India reports two more cases of coronavirus, taking tally to five
India reported two more cases of coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of people who have tested positive in the country to five, and hammering already rocky stock markets.
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rise to 150: Robert Koch Institute
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has risen to 150 on Monday from 129 on Sunday, the Robert Koch Institute for disease control said, adding that the risk from the virus in Germany is now “moderate”.
China’s Wuhan closes coronavirus hospital as officials hail drop in new cases
The Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus epidemic has closed the first of 16 specially built hospitals, hurriedly put up to treat people with the virus, after it discharged its last recovered patients, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday.
Louvre museum closed again as workers fret over coronavirus
The Louvre museum in Paris shut its doors to art lovers and tourists for a second day on Monday as management held talks with workers over the risks associated with coronavirus.
Factbox: Sports events hit by the coronavirus epidemic
The following is a list of international sports events hit by the outbreak of the new coronavirus:
South Korea reports 123 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 4,335: Yonhap
South Korea reported 123 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total infections to 4,335, the Yonhap news agency said, citing health authorities.
Japan confirms five more cases of coronavirus in Hokkaido: NHK
Japanese authorities have confirmed five more cases of coronavirus in Hokkaido, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday, days after the northern island declared a state of emergency.
Kuwait has 10 new cases of coronavirus, brings total to 56 – TV
Kuwait’s Health Ministry announced 10 new cases of coronavirus in the country on Monday bringing the total number to 56, a ministry official said.
Nike temporarily closes European headquarters due to coronavirus case
Nike’s European headquarters in the Netherlands will be closed on Monday and Tuesday after an employee was infected with the coronavirus.
Australia confirms first community transmissions of coronavirus
Australian health officials said on Monday that a woman and a male doctor have contracted coronavirus – becoming the first cases of community transmissions in the country.
