Pompeo faults ‘imperfect’ coronavirus data from China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that the U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak had been hindered by what he called imperfect data from China, adding that it had been frustrating getting information from the ruling Communist Party…
South Korea suspends visas for Japanese amid tit-for-tat coronavirus curbs
South Korea said on Friday it would suspend visas and visa waivers for Japan in response to Tokyo’s own travel restrictions on Koreans, as fears over the spreading coronavirus rekindled a feud between the neighbors dating back to before World War Two….
Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has reached over 80 nations, with the outbreak now spreading rapidly in other parts of Asia, Europe and the United States.
Americans returning home after quarantine and Tokyo dining enthralled Twitter
An American couple whose cruise ship quarantine and Tokyo dining became a Twitter phenomenon are finally on their way home.
‘Do we really want to close schools?’ U.S. authorities resist coronavirus closures
Like many Seattle residents, Andrew Davidoff is demanding schools close to slow the country’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak, but as in other U.S. cities school officials are resisting that, saying closures could make things worse.
South Korea summons Japan envoy over travel curbs in coronavirus row
South Korea summoned Japan’s envoy on Friday to protest against its neighbour’s decision to quarantine South Korean visitors for two weeks, and threatened retaliation, as the bid to rein in a coronavirus ignited a new row, following a trade spat last y…
Factbox: Coronavirus deaths rise to more than 3,300 worldwide
More than 98,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus globally and over 3,300 people have died, according to a Reuters tally. Mainland China accounted for more than 3,000 deaths, while the toll in Italy stood at 148.
What you need to know about coronavirus right now
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Cruise ship passengers ‘in limbo’ off San Francisco awaiting coronavirus tests
First, the food buffet was shut down as gloved staff scurried about wiping every surface in sight. Then the ocean liner’s gym, bar, casino and boutiques were closed, with passengers urged to keep to themselves. Finally, they were confined to their stat…
South Korea protests Japanese travel curbs as coronavirus ignites diplomatic row
South Korea issued a strongly worded protest on Friday against Japan’s decision to quarantine South Korean visitors for two weeks, as coronavirus containment measures ignited a fresh diplomatic row between the Asian nations.
