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President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran. read more...
Governments boosted measures on Thursday to battle the fast-spreading coronavirus as the number of infections outside China, the source of the outbreak, for the first time surpassed those appearing inside the country.
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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.
The money donated by the artists (who were both born in Daegu, the epicenter of the outreak) will go towards purchasing face masks and hand sanitizers for those in need.
Australia's Treasury Department estimates the coronavirus will detract at least half a percentage point off growth in the first quarter of 2020, but says it is too early to make a longer-term assessment of the impact of the virus.
Cases of infection of the new coronavirus have now been confirmed in 74 countries and regions outside mainland China and Japan.
South Carolina's governor is holding a meeting of a public health committee to discuss the spread of the new virus. Monday will mark the second meeting of the state's Public Health Emergency Plan Committee and Gov. Henry McMaster is holding it at the state's emergency command center south of Columbia. RELATED: What to know about coronavirus after 2 deaths, 13 cases in Washington RELATED: VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's viral coronavirus claims...
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In a pair of Digitimes reports, the supply-chain focused publication suggests that the launch of Apple’s next phone model may be a little further off. The iPhone 9, or iPhone SE 2, whatever you want to call it, has apparently reached the final stage of production verification. However, this means that a formal release could …
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.
Chilean miner SQM, the world's No. 2 lithium producer, saw profits tumble i...
Concerns over the coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, are growing in the St. Louis area. 5 On Your Side is focusing on giving you facts and not spreading fear. We’ve gathered up the latest information you need to know about the virus in the St. Louis area in this one story, which we’ll continue to update as new information comes in. If you have questions or concerns about the coronavirus, you can text us at 314-444-5125. We will work to get...
Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization's Africa region head told the BBC that she expected that all nations in sub-Saharan Africa will be able to test for the coronavirus soon.
To be recommended to the Opec plus arrangement on Friday.The move assumes importance given that any further supply cuts will have wide-ranging impact on energy markets
Ireland’s second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in a woman in the east of the country.
Mar.04 -- William Foreman, president at AmCham Taipei, discusses Taiwan’s economy and the optimism U.S. businesses in Taiwan have over how the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
Operational Headquarters: Health condition of 3 people with confirmed coronavirus in Azerbaijan - stable
More and more international events are getting cut as the disease continues its spread.
Testing patients for coronavirus is 'the biggest barrier we face' in overcoming the outbreak, according to Boston public health experts, because people can only be tested if they meet specific Centers for Disease Control criteria.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed officials to be on alert pertaining to Coronavirus. Bihar faces threat from people visiting Bihar from Nepal