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Philippines reports first virus death outside China
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Philippines reports first virus death outside China

The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
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China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259

China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United…
‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape
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‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The normally bustling supermarket in Wuhan was deserted, looking more foreign than ever. Khamis Hassan Bakari walked…
Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least
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Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least

The deadly new coronavirus that has broken out in China, 2019-nCoV, will afflict a minimum of tens of thousands of…
Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak
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Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak

An official statement published by the Association of Egyptian Travel Agencies announced that Egypt has suspended all flights from or…
Global concerns grow as China virus spreads
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Global concerns grow as China virus spreads

The rapid spread of a deadly virus in China caused growing global alarm on Monday, with Germany advising citizens to…
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading
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China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading

China on Monday extended its biggest national holiday to buy time in the fight against a viral epidemic, as the…
Public anger grows over coronavirus in Thailand, with eight cases of the illness
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Public anger grows over coronavirus in Thailand, with eight cases of the illness

BANGKOK (Reuters) – The health minister in Thailand, the country with the most confirmed cases outside China of the new…
China’s animal trade to spawn more viral outbreaks: experts
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China’s animal trade to spawn more viral outbreaks: experts

The animal-borne SARS virus 17 years ago was supposed to be a wake-up call about consuming wildlife as food, but…
China warns virus could mutate, spread as death toll rises
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China warns virus could mutate, spread as death toll rises

A new virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and already reached the United States could mutate and spread,…
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