Wuhan virus

China reports 125 new COVID-19 cases, lowest number in six weeks

March 03, 2020 | 14:37

China reported 125 new virus cases on Tuesday (Mar 3), marking the lowest number of new daily infections in six weeks.

Australia cuts rates to record low on virus fears

March 03, 2020 | 14:28

Australia's central bank on Tuesday (Mar 3) slashed interest rates to a record low on fears the deadly coronavirus outbreak could push the country into recession.

476 new COVID-19 cases send South Korea total past 4,000

March 02, 2020 | 15:10

South Korea reported 476 new coronavirus cases Monday (Mar 2), sending the largest national total in the world outside China to 4,212.

78-year-old is Australia's first coronavirus fatality

March 02, 2020 | 10:00

A 78-year-old man evacuated from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise liner in Japan died at a Perth hospital on Sunday (Mar 1), becoming Australia's first fatality from the disease, officials said.

All crew members have left virus-hit ship in Japan: Minister

March 02, 2020 | 08:49

All crew members from a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship off Japan have now disembarked, the country's health minister said.

South Korea reports 594 more coronavirus cases, total 2,931

February 29, 2020 | 09:52

South Korea confirmed 594 more coronavirus cases on Saturday (Feb 29), the biggest increase to date for the country and taking the national total to 2,931 infections with three additional deaths.

Germany quarantines 1,000 as coronavirus cases push past 50

February 29, 2020 | 09:44

Around 1,000 people were in quarantine in Germany's most populous state Friday (Feb 28), as the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Europe's biggest economy rose above 50.

COVID-19 to cost world tourism at least US$22 billion

February 28, 2020 | 09:36

The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least US$22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council said on Thursday (Feb 27).

Switzerland reports first case of COVID-19

February 26, 2020 | 09:25

Switzerland reported its first case of new coronavirus on Tuesday (Feb 25), after outbreaks were identified in its main neighbours Austria, France, Germany and Italy.

Austria confirms two COVID-19 cases

February 26, 2020 | 09:13

Austria has confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus, a spokeswoman for the health authority in the province of Tyrol said on Tuesday (Feb 25).

Italy PM blames an outbreak of COVID-19 on hospital

February 26, 2020 | 09:08

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has blamed the management of a hospital in northern Italy for one outbreak of the new coronavirus.

South Korea reports 169 new COVID-19 cases, total tops 1,100

February 26, 2020 | 09:04

South Korea's COVID-19 case total jumped well into four figures on Wednesday (Feb 26) as authorities reported 169 new infections, taking the overall tally to 1,146.

Iran denies virus coverup after claim of 50 deaths

February 25, 2020 | 09:25

Iran's government vowed Monday (Feb 24) to be transparent after being accused of covering up the deadliest coronavirus outbreak outside China, dismissing a lawmaker's claim the toll could be as high as 50.