coronavirus outbreak
New virus has infected more than 24,500 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 24,500 people globally.
Factbox: China's fight against novel coronavirus outbreak
China has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), building more hospitals and shoring up businesses. Here are the latest developments:
Tokyo Olympics CEO: "I'm seriously worried" over China virus
Tokyo Olympics organizers on Wednesday said they are increasingly concerned about the disruption the fast-spreading virus in China is causing ahead of the games, which open in just under six months.
American Airlines halts Hong Kong flights, United to follow
American Airlines said Tuesday it has suspended flights to Hong Kong through Feb. 20 due to weak demand , and United Airlines will do the same next weekend.
China deaths rise to 490, Japan confirms 10 cases on ship
Deaths from a new virus rose to 490 in mainland China on Wednesday while new cases on a Japanese cruise ship, in Hong Kong and in Thailand showed the increasing spread of the outbreak and renewed attention toward containing it.
WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the novel coronavirus epidemic has not become a pandemic but an outbreak with multiple foresides, and that fighting against the "epidemic of information," rumors or false information, is crucial.
Belgium confirms its 1st case of virus
Belgium has reported its first case of a new virus in a person who was repatriated from the Chinese epicenter of the outbreak.
New virus has infected more than 20,600 globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 20,600 people globally.
North Korea making 'all-out efforts' to guard against virus
North Korea said Tuesday it was mobilizing 30,000 health workers everyday in its "all-out efforts" to guard against the spread of a virus from neighboring China.
China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438
The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.