coronavirus
Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data
World
February 29, 2020
Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data
China’s manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level on record in February as official data on Saturday confirmed the massive…
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
World
February 29, 2020
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
The coronavirus outbreak in China is preventing clothing manufacturer Ugly Duck Industry from resuming its normal production of winter coats,…
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
Middle East
February 29, 2020
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has reached 43, a health official told state TV on…
Egypt’s only suspected coronavirus case leaves hospital after clean results
Health & Fitness
February 29, 2020
Egypt’s only suspected coronavirus case leaves hospital after clean results
Egypt’s only suspected case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been successfully discharged following negative laboratory results, the Egyptian Health…
FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches
World
February 29, 2020
FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has refused to rule out postponing international football matches in response to the escalating global threat…
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
World
February 29, 2020
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in…
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
Middle East
February 28, 2020
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After facing sanctions and the risk of war amid tensions with the United States,…
Stock markets plunge, set for worst week since financial crisis
Economy
February 28, 2020
Stock markets plunge, set for worst week since financial crisis
Stock markets plunged further Friday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more…
Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt
World
February 28, 2020
Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt
France’s Health Minister Olivier Veran announced on Thursday that the country has now confirmed 38 cases of coronavirus, with two…
Virus detected in sub-Saharan Africa, global stocks tank
World
February 28, 2020
Virus detected in sub-Saharan Africa, global stocks tank
Nigeria reported the first new coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa on Friday, as global stock markets tanked on deepening fears…