With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine
When a newly organized vaccine research group at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) met for the first time this week, its members had expected to be able to ease into their work. But their mandate is to conduct human trials for emerging he…
Coronavirus worries have surgical masks flying off shelves in New York’s Chinatown
Teresa Zhan, a pharmacist in Manhattan’s Chinatown, had not seen protective face masks sell out in her 10 years as an employee until this week, when China’s coronavirus arrived in the United States just days before Lunar New Year celebrations.
China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to Europe
A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak.
Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey, killing 14
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 14 people and collapsing buildings near the epicentre of the tremor, which was felt in several neighbouring countries.
Trump: U.S. appreciates China’s ‘efforts and transparency’ on coronavirus
President Donald Trump on Friday praised China’s handling of the newly discovered coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China and infected at least 800 others.
Bolivians dream big with miniature cars, cash – and roosters
Bolivians are dreaming big and hoping investments in miniature models of houses, tiny dollar bills and even pocket-sized roosters will help bring them luck for the year ahead.
China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads
China shut part of the Great Wall and suspended public transport in 10 cities, stranding millions of people at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday on Friday as authorities rush to contain a virus that has killed 26 people and infected more than 800…
France confirms first two cases of coronavirus
France confirmed on Friday its first two cases of the Wuhan coronavirus, with one patient being hospitalized in Paris and the other in the southwestern city of Bordeaux.
Morocco, Spain to hold talks about overlapping territorial waters
The Moroccan and Spanish foreign ministers said on Friday their countries would hold talks about overlapping areas of ocean that they both claim rights to in the North Atlantic.
Three French nationals and one Iraqi missing in Baghdad: French NGO
Three French nationals and one Iraqi working for a French non-governmental organization have gone missing in Baghdad, their employer said on Friday, adding that no ransom money had been demanded.
