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.
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:
Louvre museum closed as management, workers meet over coronavirus risks
The Louvre museum in Paris shut its doors to the public early on Monday as management and workers held a meeting over the risks associated with the 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.
New York governor confirms first coronavirus case in state
New York state has confirmed its first coronavirus case, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter Sunday evening, calling on residents to remain calm and not have any “undue anxiety.”
‘Mayor Pete’ Buttigieg ends improbable U.S. presidential bid
Pete Buttigieg, who entered the Democratic presidential race as a relative unknown and positioned himself as the future of the party during an improbable rise to the top tier of a crowded field, ended his White House bid on Sunday.
