China’s Sanya city shuts down all tourist sites to prevent spread of virus outbreak
China’s Sanya city in the southern island province of Hainan has shut down all tourist sites in the city to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the city government said on Saturday.
Limited internet to be restored in Kashmir, no access to social media
Limited mobile data services and internet will be temporarily restored in Jammu and Kashmir from Saturday, ending nearly a six month communications lockdown after Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew the Muslim majority region’s autonomy.
China’s Wuhan city to ban non-essential vehicles in downtown from Jan 26
Government of China’s central city of Wuhan said on Saturday it would ban non-essential vehicles in downtown area from Jan 26 to contain virus outbreak, the People’s Daily said.
China virus remains severe, medical supplies very tight: provincial official
China’s new coronavirus outbreak remains severe and medical supplies are very tight in Wuhan city, where the virus was first identified, an official from Hubei province said on Saturday.
Turkey quake kills at least 21, rescuers dig for survivors
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey late on Friday, killing at least 21 people and collapsing buildings in towns near the centre of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighbouring countries.
Japan confirms third case of Wuhan virus
Japan has confirmed a third case of infection by China’s coronavirus, the health ministry said on Saturday.
Two Rohingya women killed as Myanmar army shells village: MP
Two women, one pregnant, were killed and seven other people injured after Myanmar troops shelled a Rohingya village on Saturday, according to a lawmaker and a villager, two days after the U.N.’s highest court ordered the country to protect the minority.
Starbucks shuts shops, suspends delivery in China’s Hubei amid virus outbreak
Starbucks has closed all shops and suspended delivery services in China’s Hubei province for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, where a coronavirus outbreak originated from its capital Wuhan has caused 41 deaths in China.
Australia confirms first case of coronavirus as protective masks sell out
Australia confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus on Saturday in Melbourne, with many pharmacies in the city’s centre running out of protective masks despite health officials saying they are not recommended.
Death toll up to 20 after strong earthquake jolts eastern Turkey
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey late on Friday, killing at least 20 people and collapsing buildings in towns near the center of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighboring countries.
