Health Jan 29 Health experts says human-to-human spread of new virus is worrying World health officials are expressing great concern that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China.
Health Jan 29 Airlines suspend flights to China, countries evacuate citizens as novel coronavirus cases rise Chartered planes carrying about 200 evacuees each arrived in Japan and the United States early Wednesday as other countries planned similar evacuations from the city of Wuhan, which authorities have shut down to try to contain the virus.
World Jan 26 Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 56 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its…
World Jan 25 Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to stop the spread of an illness that has infected more than…
Health Jan 24 China reports over 1,280 virus cases, death toll rises to 41 The commission said Saturday the latest tally comes from 29 provinces across China, including 237 patients in serious condition.
World Jan 23 China quarantines 18 million people to stop novel coronavirus The lockdowns are unprecedented in size, embracing more people than the population of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago combined.
World Jan 22 Chinese city shuts down flights and trains to stop coronavirus from spreading Chinese health authorities are urging people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.
World Jan 20 Human-to-human transmission of coronavirus confirmed in China A respiratory expert said two people in Guangdong province in southern China caught the disease from family members.
World Dec 30 Chinese scientist linked to gene-edited babies sentenced to prison He disappeared from public view shortly after he announced his research at a conference in Hong Kong 13 months ago, apparently detained by authorities.
World Dec 14 China welcomes preliminary deal in trade war it blames on US Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in the short term. They remained cautious, saying both sides will have to show a willingness to compromise to resolve the…