One person tested positive of novel coronavirus in India: Officials
One person tested positive of novel coronavirus in India: Officials
Singapore FM says fully confident in China's battle against coronavirus outbreak
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held phone talks with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who expressed full confidence in China's fight against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
Jack Ma Foundation donates 14.4 mln USD for coronavirus vaccine development
The Jack Ma Foundation has announced it will donate 100 million yuan (14.4 million U.S. dollars) to support the research and development of a novel coronavirus vaccine.
China has allocated 27.3 bln yuan for coronavirus control
China has allocated 27.3 billion yuan (about 3.94 billion U.S. dollars) to support the battle across the country against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as of 5 p.m. Jan. 29, the country's finance ministry said Thursday.
Finland confirms first case of new coronavirus
A Chinese tourist tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a hospital in northern Finland on Wednesday, the Chinese Embassy in Finland said in a statement, adding that it has contacted the patient.
China deserves "gratitude and respect" for efforts to fight virus outbreak: WHO chief
The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that China deserves the international community's gratitude and respect for having taken very serious measures to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak and prevent exporting cases overseas.
Xi orders military to contribute to winning battle against epidemic
President Xi Jinping has ordered Chinese military to keep its mission firmly in mind and shoulder responsibility to make contribution to winning the battle against the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Beijing propels into action to contain coronavirus ahead of two sessions
The Beijing government on Wednesday issued guidelines calling for greater control and intensified screening of people coming to the capital from high-risk areas in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak before it advances to an expected spreading phase during return travel rush at the end of the Spring festival holidays.
China to tighten security at medical institutions, crowded places amid virus outbreak
Political and legal affairs organs across China will ramp up their work to tighten security at designated medical institutions and crowded places and combat crimes as the country fights the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Flight services to China suspended amid coronavirus outbreak
Several international airlines have announced their decision to suspend flights to China as the country continues to battle the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Belarus offers support in China's fight against novel coronavirus
President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko instructed relevant authorities to provide medical support and supplies to China as the country has been fighting resolutely to contain the deadly pneumonia, the Global Times learned.
Chinese equities market to recover after short-term coronavirus hit: analyst
The trend of a progressing rally for the Chinese A-share market and its bonds market is not likely to be changed by the current novel coronavirus outbreak although the country's GDP in the first quarter of 2020 faces rising pressure, Chinese analysts said.
Top physician says novel coronavirus outbreak to recede in a week
The new coronavirus outbreak that has gripped China and other countries resulting in over 130 deaths may recede in about 7-10 days, renowned Chinese respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan predicted on Tuesday.
Fourth coronavirus patient in Shanghai has recovered
A fourth novel coronavirus patient has recovered and was discharged from hospital in Shanghai on Tuesday, which is inspiring and encouraging, said Wu Jinglei, director of Shanghai Health Commission during a press conference in Shanghai on Tuesday afternoon.
China confident in ability to handle novel coronavirus outbreak: FM
The Chinese government is taking resolute and effective measures to effectively prevent and control the novel coronavirus epidemic though scientific approaches and maintaining close cooperation with the World Health Organization and other international partners.
Wuhan mayor ready to resign if it helps to contain coronavirus epidemic
Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang said that he and the city's Party secretary are willing to resign if it helps to contain the novel coronavirus which originated from the city and had infected 2,744 and killed 80 as of Sunday midnight.
Government offers help to US citizens' evacuation from Wuhan: official
China has offerred necessary assistance to help the US evacuate citizens including diplomats from Wuhan, center of the new coronavirus outbreak, said a foreign ministry spokesperson.
China starts research on vaccine for novel coronavirus
China has started to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus after successfully isolating the first strain of the virus, said Xu Wenbo from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday.
387 railway stations using temperature checks
China National Railway Group said 387 railway stations nationwide are using temperature checks for passengers entering and leaving the stations as of Saturday. The railway department had cooperated with the local governments to close 72 railway
China provides fast customs clearance for overseas donations on coronavirus fight
China said materials donated from overseas to fight pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) will get fast-track clearance at customs.
Chinese schools to postpone entrance exams, spring terms amid coronavirus outbreak
Several Chinese universities have announced postponements of their entrance exams or spring terms mid the spread of Wuhan's novel coronavirus.
China's Wuhan to ban motor vehicles to prevent coronavirus outbreak
Ordinary motor vehicles will be banned from roads from Sunday in the downtown areas in Wuhan, the hardest-hit city of the novel coronavirus outbreak in central China, the local government said.
China beefs up novel coronavirus prevention with temperature screening at more railway stations
Temperature screening checkpoints have been set up in 387 Chinese railway stations by Saturday morning as local railway authority strengthened prevention measures to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
CPC leadership meets to discuss novel coronavirus prevention, control
The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Saturday held a meeting on the prevention and control of the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus.
Malaysia confirms 3 cases of novel coronavirus
Malaysian authorities said on Saturday that first three cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed in the southern Johor state bordering Singapore.
Nepal confirms first case of new coronavirus infection
A Nepali student studying in China has been found infected with the new coronavirus, an official of Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has said.
Australia confirms first coronavirus case
A man has tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, which is the first case in the country, confirmed local health authorities on Saturday.
Confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia rise to 5 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has reported three more cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to five.
Testing kits urgently needed in Wuhan
Shortage of medical resources, especially the testing kits, keep hovering hospitals in Wuhan, capital of central Central China's Hubei Province, while the whole China is fighting together against the novel coronavirus originatinged in the city.
Wuhan to follow Beijing's SARS treatment model in new coronavirus control
The central China metropolitan of Wuhan will follow Beijing's SARS treatment model to build a special hospital for admitting patients infected in the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus.
China sets up research team to combat virus spread
A national research team of 14 experts has been set up to help prevent and control the latest novel coronavirus outbreak in China, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced Friday.
830 cases of coronavirus patients, including 25 deaths, reported in China
Death toll of Wuhan coronavirus rises to 25 with 830 confirmed infection cases in China as of Thursdsy midnight; 34 have been cured and released from hospitals: authority
China waives fees for all transportation ticket cancellations nationwide
China's transport departments will allow passengers to cancel their tickets of all transportation means nationwide without charging fees.
Too early to declare coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern: WHO
WHO Emergency Committee on the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) considered it is still too early to declare a public health emergency of international concern given its restrictive and binary nature, according to a press conference held by WHO on Thursday.
China's finance ministry allocates $144 million to Hubei Province to help fight Wuhan coronavirus
China's finance ministry on Thursday allocated 1 billion yuan ($144 million) to Hubei Province to help the province fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Inbound transport to Wuhan suspended: ministry
China's transport ministry announced Thursday to suspend all road and waterway passenger inbound transport services into Wuhan following an early notice from the city authorities which requires to suspend all outbound public transportation, in an apparent escalated fight against the pneumonia outbreak that has claimed 17 lives.
571 coronavirus infection cases confirmed with 17 deaths: authorities
571 people have been confirmed infected with the new coronavirus in China; among which 95 in critical condition, 17 have died.
Wuhan to close outbound travel because of coronavirus
Wuhan is to suspend bus and subway services in the city and close outbound travel at train stations and airports from 10am Thursday amid the escalating epidemic of coronavirus, according to a statement released by city authorities early on Thursday.
Taobao bans vendors from hiking mask prices
Vendors should not hike prices of masks, according to Alibaba's shopping site Taobao.
Coronavirus cases info released timely and accurately: health commission
Chinese national health authority on Wednesday dismissed the inflated figures of the Wuhan coronavirus claimed by UK experts as mere rumors, stressing that the actual situation is different from theoretical speculations and no super spreader has been discovered yet.
No 'super spreader' of Wuhan virus so far: NHC
No super spreader for the Wuhan Coronavirus discovered so far, NHC experts. WHO defines super spreader, as a patient who transmits the virus to more than 10 people.
324 pneumonia cases confirmed in China
As of 7 am on Wednesday, in total 324 cases of Wuhan pneumonia have been confirmed across 14 provinces and municipalities: Chinese state media
Wuhan pneumonia response reflects progress in China's system
More adjustments and improvements are needed in China's governing system. In the Wuhan pneumonia case, is it possible to release information more timely and comprehensively? It will prove to be a test of China's system. But more and more Chinese people believe the system will stand the test and improve itself amid the challenge.
Wuhan to see reduced population mobility as pneumonia spreads
Multiple airlines and travel platforms have announced refund or rebooking policies for customers who planned to travel into or out of Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province. The province confirmed 270 patients with the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus as of Monday, according to the National Health Commission.
Pneumonia death toll rises to 6 in Wuhan, 227 remain hospitalized: mayor
#JUSTIN: 6 deaths reported as of Tue due to the contagious Wuhan pneumonia: CCTV
Wuhan to enforce entry & exit controls over novel pneumonia virus ahead of peak travel season
Wuhan to enforce entry & exit controls over novel pneumonia virus ahead of peak travel season
Coronavirus death toll rises to 4; highest priority given to disease
Four people have now been confirmed to have died and 15 medical personnel have been confirmed infected with the new coronavirus in the city of Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, where the disease was first detected.
President Xi urges effective control of new coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the effective control of the penumonia outbreak caused by the new coronavirus and that the safety and health of the Chinese people should come first.
Wuhan sees 136 new pneumonia cases, 2 reported in Beijing, 1 in Guangdong
136 more people were confirmed to have been infected by the new type of coronavirus from Saturday to Sunday, according to Wuhan health authority. Two cases were found in Daxing district, Beijing and one was found in South China's Guangdong Province.
Prevent Wuhan virus for auspicious festival
The new epidemic in Wuhan is not as horrible as SARS. We sincerely hope Chinese society can be more successful in preventing and controlling the pneumonia, and move a big step forward in terms of medicine, social management and public opinion compared with 2003.
Chinese man living in Japan contracted coronavirus in Wuhan: WHO
A Chinese man living in Japan who recently traveled to Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province was confirmed on Thursday as having contracted the new coronavirus discovered in the city last month.
New virus identified as cause of Wuhan pneumonia
Chinese experts have identified a new type of coronavirus as the cause of the pneumonia that has hospitalized 59 people in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province.
Wuhan pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus: expert
It has determined that the #pneumonia originating in Wuhan is caused by a new coronavirus. Experts has obtained the virus' whole genome sequences: China's national broadcaster