South Korea calls for ‘concessions, consideration and cooperation’ as coronavirus spreads
The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea rose again on Sunday, albeit at a slightly lower rate than previous days, as officials called for the public to cooperate in new rationing policies for face masks.
Mainland China reports 44 new virus cases as spread continues to slow at epicenter
China’s new confirmed case count of the COVID-19 coronavirus fell by roughly one half, according to official data, as the disease continues to subside in its country of origin.
Australia ramps up epidemic preparation as third man dies of coronavirus
A man in his 80s died in a Sydney hospital after testing positive to COVID-19, becoming the third coronavirus-related casualty in Australia, state health authorities said on Sunday.
South Korea reports 93 new coronavirus cases, for total of 7,134: Yonhap
South Korea on Sunday reported 93 new coronavirus cases from late Saturday, for a total of 7,134 in the country, Yonhap news agency reported, citing health officials.
Mainland China reports 44 new coronavirus cases, 27 new deaths by end of March 7: health authorities
Health authorities in mainland China on Sunday reported 44 new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus by the end of March 7, a decrease from 99 the day prior.
Argentina confirms first death in Latin America of patient with coronavirus
A patient diagnosed with coronavirus died in Argentina on Saturday, the Health Ministry said in a statement, marking the first death related to the virus in Latin America.
Australian police charge two Sydney women over toilet paper feud
Australian state police on Sunday charged two Sydney women involved in a violent brawl over toilet rolls as major grocers in the country restrict supplies to one pack per person amid panic buying by residents.
Seventy trapped after Chinese coronavirus quarantine hotel collapses, more than half rescued
A five-storey hotel being used for coronavirus quarantine collapsed in the southeast Chinese port city of Quanzhou on Saturday, trapping about 70 people, state media said.
Third coronavirus-related death in Australia after Sydney man dies
A man in his 80s died in a Sydney hospital after testing positive to COVID-19, becoming the third coronavirus-related casualty in Australia, state health authorities said on Sunday.
Italy poised to lock down Lombardy after coronavirus jump
Italy is set to impose a virtual lockdown on its wealthiest and most populous region, which includes the financial capital Milan, as part of tough new measures to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
