China

Study traces coronavirus origin to snakes

10:27 pm January 23, 2020

Beijing: Tracing the origins of highly contagious and life-threatening viruses is hugely imperative for formulating preventive strategies and treatment methods in the face of future outbreaks. A new study provides important insights into the potential origins of the most recent outbreak of viral pneumonia in China, which started in the middle of December and now […]

Death toll in China’s coronavirus goes up to 9; total cases rise to 440

3:11 pm January 22, 2020

Beijing: The death toll in China’s novel coronavirus virus has gone up to nine with the confirmed infection cases sharply rising to 440, the health authorities said on Wednesday, warning that the disease could spread further in the ongoing Chinese holiday season during which millions travel at home and abroad. The coronavirus is a large […]

Stock indexes edge lower, pulling S&P 500 below record high

US stocks slip following Asian sell-off on virus fears

9:19 pm January 21, 2020

Washington: US stocks slipped Tuesday in the first trading day of a holiday-shortened week, following up on losses around the world as worries deepened about a virus outbreak in China. Asian stocks dropped sharply, while European markets and crude oil also stumbled on concerns that the new coronavirus spreading in the world’s second-largest economy could […]

China coronavirus: Death toll rises to 6 as leaders warn officials against cover up

7:32 pm January 21, 2020

Beijing: At least six persons have died of the new SARS-like virus in China with top leaders warning officials against any cover up of the information on its outbreak even as the WHO is considering declaring an international public health emergency to combat the deadly illness. The number of infected people has also increased sharply […]

Xi orders resolute efforts to contain new virus as China reports 3rd death

9:55 pm January 20, 2020

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday ordered resolute efforts to curb the spread of a new coronavirus that has infected more than 220 people and resulted in the death of three persons in the country as an expert warned that the virus is contagious between people. Chinese authorities said a third person died over […]