Japan ship virus cases climb to 174
Situation changing all the time, captain tells passengers Another 39 people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said Wednesday, as…
Restrictions on international flights amid COVID-19 outbreak ‘overreaction’: official
Chinese authorities on Wednesday urged certain countries and regions to remove administrative restrictions on international flights and travelers from China amid the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) outbreak, as the World…
Digital healthcare brewing
Online medical consultation sees fast growth amid fight against virus Seeing a doctor online has quickly become a popular way of accessing medical services during the outbreak of novel coronavirus…
World grows confident in China’s victory against novel coronavirus
Turkish restaurant owner Alaaddin Colak (2nd, R) and his wife Mrs. Lin(C) displays free meals made for epidemic prevention workers to express their support and encouragement together with staff of…
Chinese customs rev up clearance for epidemic control materials
China has sped up customs clearance for epidemic control materials from overseas amid the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak, the General Administration of Customs said Wednesday. From Jan. 24 to…
China appreciates BRICS statement supporting epidemic fight: FM spokesperson
China highly appreciates a BRICS chairmanship statement in support of China's fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said Wednesday at an online press briefing. Russia,…
China appreciates Pakistan’s support to battle against coronavirus: FM
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed appreciation for the Pakistani Senate's resolution that showed full solidarity and support to China's battle with the novel coronavirus outbreak. The resolution passed…
Tibet discharges only coronavirus patient
The only patient infected with the novel coronavirus in northwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region was discharged from hospital after an 18-day treatment Wednesday afternoon. The patient, 34, is from the…
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WHO chief says first vaccine for novel coronavirus could be available in 18 months
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the first vaccines for the novel coronavirus could be ready in 18 months. In the meantime, he tweeted,…
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AU delays tapping peace fund
African Union blames shortfall in promised contributions The African Union has agreed not to start financing security operations from a new fund until 2023 because it has received fewer contributions…