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Japan's Fujifilm starts Avigan trial to treat coronavirus
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Why Taiwan has become a problem for WHO
Taiwan is seen as one of the few places in the world which has successfully stemmed the spread of the coronavirus without resorting to draconian measures.
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Coronavirus: Why China’s government is offering COVID-19 aid relief to other countries
As the world crumbles under the coronavirus outbreak, China is making a massive gesture. But experts say the government has a sinister motive.
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China prepares to close borders to foreigners, fearing 2nd wave of COVID-19
Borders to shut Saturday for all foreigners, including those with visas and residency permits
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China’s Wuhan reports ZERO new cases of coronavirus as US sees deadliest day yet with 160+ fatalities
The city of Wuhan is coming back online, with no new cases of Covid-19 reported in the virus’ first epicenter and residents resuming business as usual. But as China recovers, the US has seen its worst day yet, tallying 163 deaths.
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Hubei residents swarm trains as coronavirus lockdown is LIFTED at last (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
The weary residents of China’s Hubei province finally have cause for celebration, as restrictions introduced to curb Covid-19 have been lifted amid a drop in infections. People have begun flocking to reunite with loved ones.
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Coronavirus updates: China to lift lockdown measures on Wuhan in April
Over one-fifth of the world's population has been ordered or urged to stay home.
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India locks down over 100 million people amid coronavirus fears
The capital New Delhi and over 80 cities and districts shut down as India scrambles to check spread of the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: South Korea reports lowest number of new cases in four weeks
South Korea has reported the lowest number of new coronavirus cases since infection rates peaked four weeks ago, fuelling hope Asia's worst outbreak outside China may be abating.
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‘Stay indoors & healthy’: India starts 14-hour ‘self-curfew’ to curb coronavirus spread
As a part of a trial-run to test social isolation to prevent the spread of coronavirus, India has launched a non-mandatory but strongly-advised ‘self-curfew’ that is supposed to last for 14 hours.
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Coronavirus: New Zealand PM says all arrivals must self-isolate
New Zealand's PM has said nearly everyone entering the country from midnight on Sunday must self-isolate to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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China tracks down first virus case
Chinese officials have tracked down the first case of someone being infected with coronavirus months before it spread across the world.
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All temporary hospitals in coronavirus epicenter Wuhan now shut down – Chinese state media
China has closed all of the temporary hospitals built in Wuhan – the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic – to house patients who caught the deadly virus, state media has reported.
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China's coronavirus death toll surpasses 3000
China on Thursday reported 31 more deaths from the new coronavirus epidemic, taking the country's overall toll past 3,000, with the number of new infections slightly increasing.
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How Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to manage the coronavirus outbreak
China’s reckless and deliberate downplaying of the coronavirus risks in order to save face has had disastrous consequences for the world.
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Coronavirus: South Korea reports more than 800 new cases
US says three new cases are unrelated to travel, while UK authorities are racing to understand how Essex man became infected
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Xi Jinping’s strongman image ‘tarnished’ in the wake of coronavirus outbreak
Chinese president Xi Jinping’s reputation has been tarnished over the coronavirus outbreak. It could seriously impact his visions for the world.
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China's coronavirus outbreak leaves foreign nationals in limbo
Travel restrictions leave many stranded, while those with flights booked await refunds
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Coronavirus: Passengers leave Diamond Princess amid criticism of Japan
Hundreds of passengers who tested negative for the new coronavirus have begun leaving a quarantined cruise ship in Japan amid heavy criticism over the country's handling of the outbreak.
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‘CHERNOBYL MOMENT’: China boosts military aid as Xi faces reckoning
China has sent 2600 military staff to Wuhan as it battles a ‘Chernobyl moment’ over the virus spread. Meanwhile an expert warns up to 60 per cent of the world’s population could be at risk.
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