China’s infection total surges within expectations
Large rise in province’s cases due to revised diagnosis criterion, experts say. The sudden spike in newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Hubei province on…
Cruise ship off Japan carries largest cluster outside China
Nearly 5per cent of crew and passengers infected; quarantine officer tests positive. A luxury cruise liner quarantined off Yokohama has the biggest cluster of coronavirus cases…
In China, fewer new infections, more cured
Expert: Turning point of epidemic linked with control efforts during traffic peak. The number of new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia on the Chinese mainland outside…
Xi urges redoubling contagion fight
President visits Beijing residents, extends sympathy to victims, families. President Xi Jinping urged redoubled efforts, firmer resolve and more decisive measures on Monday to…
World leaders support China’s anti-virus fight
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for strong international co-operation and solidarity in fighting NCP. World leaders have continued voicing support for…
Doctor who warned of coronavirus passes away from the virus
“After emergency treatment, Li Wenliang passed away,” the Central Hospital of Wuhan announced on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. “We deeply regret and…
Chinese economy expected to maintain expansion
Experts said that the Chinese economy is expected to maintain its expansion pace as economic activity has shown signs of regaining vitality despite the ongoing coronavirus…
Key meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing emphasises treating all patients
Participants at the meeting of the leading group of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on coping with the outbreak reiterated that helping Hubei and its provincial…
Experts from across globe join forces
Scientists from US, UK, China make notable progress as drugs go through clinical trials. As the novel coronavirus spreads through China, time is of the essence, and researchers…
China’s Central bank to inject liquidity, avoid shocks
To prevent unexpected market fluctuations and ensure ample liquidity, the People’s Bank of China will inject US$173 billion into the financial markets on Monday. China’s…