Poland Confirms First Case Of Deadly Coronavirus In The Country

Poland health minister has reportedly announced on March 4 that the nation has confirmed its first case of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, as per reports.

Coronavirus may cause worst crisis for travel industry since 9/11

Coronavirus: Trump's mixed messages 'undermines public trust' experts say

The president has repeatedly downplayed the issue but health officials have warned of the seriousness of the outbreak

Coronavirus sinks students’ plans to study overseas

The University of Florida, Florida State, University of Central Florida, Florida International and Florida Atlantic all have closed their programs in China, Japan, South Korea and Italy because of coronavirus.

Algeria confirms nine new coronavirus cases total up to 17

Algeria reported nine new confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing to 17 the total number

Iran says 'tens of thousands' may get tested for coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran is preparing for the possibility of "tens of thousands" of people getting tested for the new coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases spiked again Saturday, an official said, underscoring the fear both at home and abroad over the outbreak in the Islamic Republic. The virus and the COVID-19 illness it causes have killed 43 people out of 593 confirmed cases in Iran, Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said. He disputed a report by the BBC's Persian service citing anonymous medical officials in Iran putting the death toll at over four times as much. But the number of known cases versus deaths would put the virus' death rate in Iran at over 7%, much higher than other countries. That's worried experts at the World Health Organization and elsewhere that Iran may be underreporting the number of cases now affecting it. Yet even as Iran sends spray trucks and fumigators into the streets, officials still are trying to downplay the virus' reach. "During these 10 days that we are talking about the coronavirus in the country, more than 480 people of our country has been killed in traffic accidents, but no one noticed them," Jahanpour said. The virus has infected more than 85,000 people and caused more than 2,900 deaths since emerging in China. Iran, with 43 people dead, has the world's highest death toll outside of China. Of the 730 confirmed cases scattered across the Mideast, the majority trace back to the Islamic Republic. Saturday's new toll of 593 confirmed cases represents a jump of 205 cases - a 52% increase from the 388 reported the day before. Jahanpour has warned that large increases in the number of confirmed cases would happen as Iran now has 15 laboratories testing for the virus. Late Friday night, a...

Eddie Hobbs: Amidst Coronavirus fears it is clear Ireland playing national finance Jenga

The economic analysis of the potential impact of Covid 19 remains up in the air, combining the maths of infectious disease with speculation about the efficacy of health system responses.

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines Thursday 5 March

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says South Africa is 'well prepared' to face the encroaching coronavirus pandemic.

Hong Kong restaurants accused of using coronavirus crisis to refuse service to mainland Chinese

At least three Hong Kong restaurants have announced that they will not welcome mainland Chinese customers, or anyone speaking Mandarin, the official language of the Chinese mainland. The restaurant operators cited health concerns after Hong Kong's government fell short of fully shutting down borders between the city and the mainland amid the coronavirus epidemic. Hong Kong's Equal Opportunities Commission has said that such measures may break laws against racial discrimination, but others argue…

Coronavirus: Cricket Ireland 'monitoring' spread of virus ahead of Zimbabwe tour

Cricket Ireland says it will "continue to monitor" the spread of coronavirus ahead of April's six-game tour of Zimbabwe.

Kevin Kilbane thinks Ireland have advantage if Slovakia playoff is played behind closed doors

With fears amid a coronavirus outbreak, Uefa chiefs have admitted that a 'last-minute decision' could see the tie played behind closed doors

Coronavirus hate attacks on UK streets: Student from Singapore fractured face after being punched

Jonathan Mok had been walking through Oxford Street on February 24 when he passed a group of men. The 23-year-old said one man told him he 'didn't want coronavirus in our country'.

‘No need to panic we should work together’: PM Modi on coronavirus outbreak in India

Barca Stars To Be Tested For Coronavirus

Duterte’s economic managers urged to ready stimulus package to counter coronavirus

I-TEAM: Scammers looking to capitalize on your fears of coronavirus

You probably have some concerns as the coronavirus quickly spreads across the world, and rightfully so. Sadly, scammers are at the ready to capitalize and make a quick buck off those fears.

FAMU suspends University-related travel due to Coronavirus

FAMU is suspending travel to several countries due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Elbow bumps and footshakes

Take a look at some of the alternative ways people have invented to greet their friends instead of shaking hands.

Apple warns of ‘iPhone supply shortages’ due to coronavirus

There are no coronavirus testing kits available in Florida

As fears of the coronavirus spread across country, Florida does not have any CDC-issued testing kits available to doctors. If a doctor in Florida suspects that a patient has the coronavirus, they will take a sample from the patient’s nose or lungs. Those samples are then sent to the Centers for Disease Control and results are returned about 48 hours later. Sign up for our Newsletters 4 people under investigation for coronavirus in Florida...

G-7 financial officials set Tuesday call to coordinate on coronavirus

Coronavirus: 'Drive through' testing centre set up in Antrim

Meanwhile churches have made changes to services including stopping physical interaction.

No chance of Argentina MotoGP being disrupted by coronavirus

Argentina has insisted there is no chance that the upcoming MotoGP will be cancelled over coronavirus fears, despite Qatar and Thailand cancelling events

Coronavirus Kills Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader

Trump defends holding campaign rallies even as coronavirus spreads

England cricket stars to avoid shaking hands with each other on tour of Sri Lanka over coronavirus fears and will instead use fist bumps

Travellers seen wearing masks as first coronavirus cases confirmed in Indonesia

U.S. prepares for more coronavirus cases with focus on testing

Authorities across the United States on Monday prepared for more cases of illnes...

Japan To Quarantine Visitors From China South Korea Over Virus

Japan to quarantine visitors from China, South Korea over virus

Why you shouldn't immediately go to the ER when sick if coronavirus pandemic develops

Should a coronavirus pandemic develop in the District, heading to the emergency room if you're sick should not be your first step. D.C. residents who fear being infected by the coronavirus should instead call their doctor and receive instructions on how to proceed, according to District of Columbia Health Department Director LaQuandra Nesbitt. "It is important for them to call their health care provider before showing up in the office," Nesbitt...

Argentina confirms first coronavirus case: health ministry

WASHINGTON/GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40% as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted

All international passenger arrivals on watchlist as coronavirus cases rise

GoI has also decided to suspend with immediate effect all regular visas and e-visas issued to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan issued on or before March 3 and have not entered India yet.