Factbox: Latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in China passed 490 on Wednesday, as two U.S. airlines suspended flights to Hong Kong following the first fatality there and 10 cases were confirmed on a cruise ship quarantined in Japan.
Wilted flowers, empty cafes: China’s small businesses bear coronavirus costs
What is worrying Rao Yong more than the daily news updates of a virus outbreak gripping China is that he may soon have to shut his online handicraft store and tell the 1,400 craftswomen he employs he is no longer able to sell their work.
Taiwan to suspend entry for Chinese citizens to control virus
Taiwan’s government said on Wednesday it would suspend entry for all Chinese citizens who live in mainland China from Thursday to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
Malawi presidency to appeal court ruling overturning poll result
Malawi’s presidency on Wednesday said it would appeal a court ruling overturning the election result that returned Peter Mutharika to power, saying that it cannot be allowed to stand.
Passengers quarantined on virus-hit cruise ship off Japan
Around 3,700 people are facing at least two weeks locked away on a cruise liner anchored off Japan after health officials confirmed on Wednesday that 10 people on the ship had tested positive for coronavirus and more cases were possible.
Russian S-400 missile delivery to India to begin by end-2021: RIA citing official
Russia will begin delivering S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India by the end of 2021, agency RIA Novosti on Wednesday quoted a Russian official as saying.
China says Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen to visit China
China’s Foreign Ministry said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen would visit China on Wednesday.
China lab seeks patent on use of Gilead’s coronavirus treatment
A state-run Chinese research institute has applied for a patent on the use of Gilead Sciences’ experimental U.S. antiviral drug, which scientists think could provide treatment for the coronavirus that has killed hundreds and infected thousands.
Uzbekistan evacuates 84 people from China’s Wuhan
Uzbekistan has evacuated 84 people from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak, and will place them in quarantine upon arrival in Tashkent, the Central Asian nation’s state airline said on Wednesday.
Myanmar reimposes internet shutdown in conflict-torn Rakhine, Chin states: telco operator
Myanmar has reimposed an internet shutdown in two conflict-torn western states, after partially lifting the blackout five months ago, a leading telecoms operator said late on Monday.
