coronavirus
Florida: 2 dead in the state who tested positive for virus
Two people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in Florida, marking the first deaths on the East Coast attributed to the outbreak in the U.S., health officials said Friday.
Coronavirus: Emirates waives date change and reissuance fees
Emirates is providing customers more flexibility, choice and value through its newly introduced waiver policy for all booked tickets issued on or from March 7 to March 31 until 31 March, allowing customers the choice of changing their travel dates without change and reissuance fees.
Italy records biggest daily rise in virus cases
Italy has seen its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases since the outbreak broke out in the north of the country on Feb. 21.
Coronavirus issue not getting due govt attention: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged that the government is not taking any effective step on priority basis to prevent any possible outbreak of coronavirus since it is busy with the celebration of Mujib Year.
Egypt says cruise ship quarantined over new virus cluster
A cruise ship on Egypt's Nile River with over 150 tourists and local crew was in quarantine Saturday in the southern city of Luxor, after 12 people tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chinese hotel used to observe virus contacts collapses
A hotel used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping some 70 people, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths.
No foreign guest cancelled travel during Mujib Year: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said none of the foreign guests scheduled to attend the 'Mujib Year' inaugural ceremony cancelled their trips due to coronavirus outbreak.
China trade slumps as anti-virus controls close factories
China's exports fell by double digits in January and February as anti-virus controls closed factories, while imports sank by a smaller margin.
UAE raises virus cases to 45, new cases from 9 nationalities
The United Arab Emirates reported 15 additional cases on Saturday of a new and fast-spreading virus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 45.
"No reason for panic" over coronavirus, Brazilian president says
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that there is no reason for panic over the novel coronavirus situation in the country.