South Korea virus total reaches 6000

South Korea's total number of novel coronavirus cases -- the largest outside China, where the disease first emerged -- passed 6,000 on Thursday as authorities announced a ban on face mask exports and other moves to try to ensure broader supply. Masks have become standard wear throughout South Korea and demand has surged, with long queues forming as authorities struggle to ensure a sufficient supply.

Nepal suspends visa-on-arrival for nationals of countries badly affected by COVID-19

The Nepali government has suspended the visa-on-arrival regime for nationals of five countries - China, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran which were badly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, a Nepali minister said.

Macron Cancels Official Travel as Number of Coronavirus Cases in France Climbs

With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France jumping by 34 percent over a 24-hour period, President Emmanuel Macron has canceled all official trips, at home and abroad, as the government tries to clamp down on hoarding, profiteering and misuse of face masks and anti-bacterial sanitizer.

Vietnam Airlines to suspend flights to S.Korea over coronavirus

Iran afflicted by large swarms of desert locusts amid coronavirus woes

'The density of locusts in the swarms is so high that a 10 to 15-centimeter layer of dead locusts forms on the ground after spraying pesticides.'

Italian adult tests positive for coronavirus in Algeria

Asian football body on verge of postponing World Cup qualifiers due to coronavirus

Coronavirus: President of Mongolia taken into quarantine after trip to China

More new coronavirus cases outside China than inside

Coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, with new cluster outbreaks in South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East. Follow here for the latest.

Middle Eastern Stocks Plunge as Oil Gets Hammered by Coronavirus

Equity markets across the Middle East slumped after the worst week for oil prices since 2008 and as more cases of the coronavirus were announced in the region.

Coronavirus kills top adviser to Iranian supreme leader

Seattle Confirms First U.S. Death From Coronavirus & West Coast Reports More Cases Not Related To Travel

The United States’ first reported Coronavirus-related death is reported in Washington State. The FDA is taking steps to speed up laboratory tests for the virus after another case in Washington, one in Oregon, and two in California are reported that do not appear to be connected to travel to a country affected by the outbreak. The second Washington case is confirmed, but the single case in Oregon and those in California are awaiting lab results...

No coronavirus fears as Wakaso as joins Ghana squad

The Ghana FA ran background checks on new China signing Mubarak Wakaso before...

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Launch of Basketball Africa league postponed due to coronavirus scare

This announcement comes after the West Africa country of Senegal reported its first case on Monday

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Coronavirus Slams U.S. Hotel Industry’s Global Operations

Maryland universities suspend Italy programs as CDC raises coronavirus warning level

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Coronavirus Japan Update: IOC Insists Tokyo Olympics 2020 Will Go Ahead Urges Athletes to Prepare

The Olympics governing body said it remained committed to ensuring the 2020 Games will go ahead as planned this summer.

Coronavirus outbreak: US pledges $37m for Bangladesh 24 other countries

'Because an infectious-disease threat anywhere can be a threat everywhere, we call on other donors to contribute to the effort to combat COVID-19 as well'

Coronavirus: Interest rate cuts offer little to combat COVID-19 threats

Sky's Ian King explains why central banks, including the Bank of England, may hesitate to follow the Fed's lead in cutting rates.

Vietnam tourism amid the global coronavirus outbreak: Once-bustling attractions now nearly empty

Coronavirus-infected tourists visited Budapest at the end of February

The two women studying in Milan tested positive for Covid-19 in the Czech Republic. Before Prague, they also visited Vienna, Brno, and Budapest.

Sen. Kennedy Grills Acting DHS Secretary: Americans Deserve Answers On Coronavirus And I'm Not Getting Them From You

Indian shares rebound on stimulus hopes as coronavirus spreads

USOPC Relying on Facts and Planning to Deal With Coronavirus

Managers at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have coronavirus on their minds.

Thailand Reports One New Coronavirus Case Total Reaches 41 - Health Official

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