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March 05, 2020

World

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.

People wearing protective face masks walk at a crossroads as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Shanghai, China March 4, 2020. © Aly Song, Reuters

March 04, 2020

Business

What Coronavirus Induced 'Emergency' Rate Cut Means for Banks

Themarket is expecting more easing later this year.Per the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 53.6% chance of another 75 basis-point cut in interest rates in April.

March 04, 2020

Society

When will coronavirus chaos end?

Try to buy some toilet paper or canned tuna today and you’ll see just how widely coronavirus panic is gripping Australia. How long will the crisis last?

Empty shelves in Coles at Westfield's Parramatta. Picture Rohan KellySource:News Corp Australia

March 03, 2020

Sports

Opinion: Coronavirus already creating chaos for Tokyo Olympics

Who knows what Wednesday will bring.

March 03, 2020

United States

Delayed U.S. response to coronavirus could have serious consequences, health experts say

More than 100 cases confirmed across the U.S., with current death toll at 6

The Trump administration has come under fire for what some consider a slow response to the crisis. In particular, critics have zeroed in on delays in testing people suspected of being infected with the coronavirus. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press&

March 03, 2020

United States

Pence On Coronavirus: 'Risk Remains Low,' Says Treatments On The Horizon

Trump said he hopes the Federal Reserve considers stimulus measures to bolster the economy, which has taken a hit due to the epidemic.

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, left, attend a meeting with pharmaceutical executives on the coronavirus in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Monday. Andrew Harnik/AP

March 02, 2020

World

China knew about virus before outbreak

Weeks before cities were locked down and the coronavirus spread around the world, Chinese labs found the virus and they knew it was dangerous.

The disease has now killed more than 3000 people. Picture: STR / AFP/ China OUTSource:AFP

March 02, 2020

Society

Why children aren’t getting sick from coronavirus

While the global coronavirus crisis worsens, a surprising feature of the disease means that children might be immune from the worst of it.

Doctors have found that children are less at risk of contracting or dying from coronavirus. Picture: Ulises Ruiz/AFPSource:AFP

March 01, 2020

United States

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

Trump with Mike Pence at the White House. Experts warn that conflicting statements could complicate public health officials’ response to the crisis. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

February 29, 2020

Asia

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.

China’s reckless, deliberate downplaying of the virus risks in order to save face has had disastrous consequences. Picture: Noel Celis/Pool Photo via APSource:AP

February 29, 2020

Society

First U.S. Coronavirus Death Confirmed in Washington State

Several Washington state health agencies confirmed Saturday afternoon that the country's first coronavirus death occurred and that multiple new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the press briefing room at the White House on Saturday. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)

February 29, 2020

Europe

Russia hasn't had any new coronavirus cases. Why is that?

While Russia touts its controversial fight against the coronavirus, others cast doubt

A volunteer patrol of Russian Cossacks visit a Yekaterinburg neighbourhood to warn against the coronavirus. (Alexei Sergeev/CBC)

February 29, 2020

Science & Environnement

Elementary School Employee Diagnosed With First Coronavirus Case In Oregon

Case is one of four in the U.S. announced Friday. Oregon school is closed for deep cleaning as staff and students are checked for symptoms

February 29, 2020

Society

If you’re a US healthcare worker worried about how the US will deal with coronavirus, we’d like to hear from you. Share your views and experiences

US President Donald Trump (2nd L) flanked by US Vice President Mike Pence (R), after speaking at a news conference on the COVID-19 outbreak at the White House on February 26. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty

February 29, 2020

Science & Environnement

‘To hell and back’: my three weeks suffering from coronavirus

Tiger Ye, 21, lives in Wuhan and started showing symptoms in mid-January. Here he tells the story of his illness and recovery

More than 75,400 people in China have been infected with coronavirus. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images

February 29, 2020

Society

US coronavirus staff were untrained and unprotected, says whistleblower

US health department officials were ‘improperly deployed’

The health secretary, Alex Azar, said that his department’s staff ‘should never have been’ exposed to to evacuees from coronavirus-affected areas of China without protective clothing. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP

February 29, 2020

Business

Coronavirus leads to worst week for markets since financial crisis

More than $5tn wiped off global stocks with travel, retail and manufacturing all hit

A currency trader in Seoul, South Korea. The plunging markets reflect growing fear over an unfolding economic catastrophe. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP

February 29, 2020

Society

Coronavirus Outbreak: What We Know About the Viral Threat

For the CDC's extended guide on the 2019 novel coronavirus, click here.

Photography by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua via Getty

February 28, 2020

Europe

Europe scambles to contain virus outbreak

Mass gatherings have been banned in Switzerland and tourists are cancelling their Roman holidays as the deadly coronavirus spreads across Europe.

Some normally bustling streets in Italy are almost empty as the coronavirus takes its toll. Picture: Marco Di Lauro/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

February 28, 2020

World

COVID-19 outbreak: Here's what's happening around the world Friday

South Korea reports more new cases than China; Asian stock markets plunge amid recession fears

Asian stock markets plunged further Friday amid spreading coronavirus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years. (Aly Song/Reuters)

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