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South Korea coronavirus infections top 2000; case rate slows in China
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea has climbed to more than 2000, according to figures released on Friday.The Korea Centers for Disease...
Coronavirus: FG not doing enough to prevent disease
THE Senate has taken a swipe at the Federal Government, saying that it was not doing enough to prevent Nigerians from being infected with...
Japanese stocks tumble amid fears of economic impact of coronavirus
Japanese shares fell more than 2 per cent on Thursday for the fourth trading day of decline amid growing concerns about economic effects of...
Coronavirus in Europe: Germany ‘at start of epidemic’
The German health authorities predicted a rapid spread of the new coronavirus through the country, as at least 10 new cases were confirmed and...
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends visas for pilgrims
Thousands of Nigerians are set to be affected as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca.The move...
‘Mission: Impossible’ Italy movie shoot delayed by coronavirus
A planned three-week shoot in Italy for Tom Cruise’s new “Mission: Impossible” film has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, movie studio Paramount...
Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease
Fears that the new coronavirus outbreak is on the verge of becoming a global pandemic have stoked concerns about the Tokyo Games and while...
U.S. braces for coronavirus spread as outbreaks worsen in Italy, Iran
The United States told Americans on Tuesday to begin preparing for coronavirus to spread within the country as outbreaks in Iran, South Korea and...
Iran deputy health minister infected with Coronavirus
Iran’s deputy health minister has been infected with the new coronavirus, a ministry official said on Tuesday, amid a major outbreak in the Islamic...
WHO worries over Africa as COVID-19 spreads
The World Health organisation has warned that African health systems would be ill-equipped to respond to the rapid COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak should cases start...