Coronavirus infects U.S. soldier in South Korea as pandemic fears fuel market selloff
Asia reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, including the first U.S. soldier to be infected, as the United States warned of an inevitable pandemic and outbreaks in Italy and Iran spread to other countries.
Mainland China reports 406 new cases of coronavirus on February 25, deaths up by 52
Mainland China had 406 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the country’s National Health Commission (NHC) said on Wednesday, down from 508 cases a day earlier.
Toll rises to 19 from violence in Indian capital: hospital official
At least 19 people have been killed in the Indian capital during violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups over a new citizenship law, a senior hospital official told Reuters, although there was an eerie calm on Wednesday in the riot-torn areas.
Malaysian factions maneuver as king tries to end turmoil
Malaysia’s king met parliamentarians for a second day on Wednesday to try to end political turmoil by finding someone able to form a government or by calling a new election after Mahathir Mohamad’s shock resignation as prime minister.
U.S. health officials urge Americans to prepare for spread of coronavirus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted Americans to begin preparing for the spread of coronavirus in the United States after infections surfaced in several more countries.
Factbox: Airlines suspend flights due to coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have been suspending flights or modifying service in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong budget for fiscal 2020/21
The following are highlights of Hong Kong’s budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year starting in April.
Hong Kong unveils record budget deficit to cushion blow from coronavirus, protests
Hong Kong unveiled a record budget deficit on Wednesday, as it boosted cash handouts to residents and tax concessions for companies to cushion the shock of often-violent protests and the outbreak of a coronavirus on the recession-hit economy.
San Francisco declares emergency over coronavirus
San Francisco declared a local emergency over the coronavirus on Tuesday, despite having no cases, as U.S. officials urged Americans to prepare for the spread of infections within their communities.
U.S. warned to prepare for coronavirus pandemic as Europe lockdowns spread
A second European hotel was in lockdown on Wednesday as authorities around the world battled to prevent the spread of coronavirus, although a senior U.S. health official said a pandemic was inevitable and urged Americans to prepare.
