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Markets welcome WHO virus declaration

January 31, 2020 | 15:54

Markets rose in Asia on Friday (Jan 31) after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the deadly new virus sweeping China.

WHO declares international emergency over Wuhan virus

January 31, 2020 | 08:53

The World Health Organisation on Thursday (Jan 30) declared a global emergency over the deadly coronavirus spreading from China, after the Asian giant reported its biggest single-day jump in the death toll.

Japan confirms Wuhan virus in man who had not been to China

January 28, 2020 | 21:42

Japanese authorities said Tuesday (Jan 28) a man with no recent travel to China has contracted the novel strain of coronavirus - apparently after driving tourists visiting from Wuhan, where a deadly outbreak began.

Wuhan virus death toll jumps to 106, more than 4,000 cases confirmed in China

January 28, 2020 | 21:37

China said on Tuesday (Jan 28) that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81.

Global alarm grows as Beijing reports first virus death

January 28, 2020 | 21:33

China's capital on Monday (Jan 27) recorded its first death from a deadly coronavirus as it struggles to contain a rapidly spreading disease that has sparked global alarm, with countries scrambling to evacuate their citizens from the epicentre of the epidemic.

Wuhan virus death toll hits 42 as cases soar to nearly 1,300 in China

January 27, 2020 | 21:52

A deadly viral outbreak in China has now killed 42 people, while the number of infected cases has soared to nearly 1,300, authorities said Saturday (Jan 25).

Hong Kong tourism stocks take hit as virus spooks investors

January 21, 2020 | 15:11

Tourism-linked stocks sank in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Jan 21) with investors spooked by confirmation that a deadly virus in China can be transmitted between humans, while confidence was also hit by Moody's decision to downgrade the city's credit rating.