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Mayor of Daegu orders shutdown of all kindergartens and public libraries in while two Japanese passengers from stricken Diamond Princess ship dieMayor of Daegu orders shutdown of all kindergartens and public libraries in while two Japanese passengers from stricken Diamond Princess ship die
Three Iranian patients have tested positive for the new coronavirus disease, according to the state’s semi-official ISNA news agency.
The latest development in Iran comes after its health ministry said on Wednesday that two people had died after preliminary tests came back as positive for Covid-19.
ISNA reports that five hospitals have been designated for the treatment of cases.
A Japanese government official has described coronavirus as the biggest risk to the economy in a country which has already been heavily criticised by others, including US authorities for its handling of quarantined cruise ship passengers.A Japanese government official has described coronavirus as the biggest risk to the economy in a country which has already been heavily criticised by others, including US authorities for its handling of quarantined cruise ship passengers.
His comments came monthly report said that the Japanese labour market remained solid, but warned about risks to the outlook from the coronavirus epidemic.His comments came monthly report said that the Japanese labour market remained solid, but warned about risks to the outlook from the coronavirus epidemic.
Japan’s financial watchdog has begun conducting an emergency survey on domestic financial institutions with business operations in China to gauge how the coronavirus outbreak could affect credit costs.Japan’s financial watchdog has begun conducting an emergency survey on domestic financial institutions with business operations in China to gauge how the coronavirus outbreak could affect credit costs.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)is continuing to cover the crisis in China after the state expelled three of its reporters from the country, a move which the news outlet criticised in an editorial on Wednesday night.The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)is continuing to cover the crisis in China after the state expelled three of its reporters from the country, a move which the news outlet criticised in an editorial on Wednesday night.
The WSJ’s latest report (paywall) reports that overburdened hospitals are struggling to provide care to other patients in Hubei, the province at the centre of the outbreak, with some facilities turning away pregnant women with complications.The WSJ’s latest report (paywall) reports that overburdened hospitals are struggling to provide care to other patients in Hubei, the province at the centre of the outbreak, with some facilities turning away pregnant women with complications.
The editorial said: “The truth is that Beijing’s rulers are punishing our reporters so they can change the subject from the Chinese public’s anger about the government’s management of the coronavirus scourge.”The editorial said: “The truth is that Beijing’s rulers are punishing our reporters so they can change the subject from the Chinese public’s anger about the government’s management of the coronavirus scourge.”
Two more Russians aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined in Japan have been diagnosed with the virus, the Russian Embassy in Japan has said.Two more Russians aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined in Japan have been diagnosed with the virus, the Russian Embassy in Japan has said.
The two will be transferred to a hospital in Japan for treatment, according to the embassy statement published on Facebook.The two will be transferred to a hospital in Japan for treatment, according to the embassy statement published on Facebook.
The Diamond Princess has been docked in the Yokohama port near Tokyo since Feb. 4, when 10 people on board tested positive for the virus. So far 621 cases of the virus, which has been named COVID-19, have been confirmed among the the Diamond Princess’s original 3,711 people on board.The Diamond Princess has been docked in the Yokohama port near Tokyo since Feb. 4, when 10 people on board tested positive for the virus. So far 621 cases of the virus, which has been named COVID-19, have been confirmed among the the Diamond Princess’s original 3,711 people on board.
An evacuation flight for Britons stuck on a cruise ship docked off the coast of Japan over coronavirus fears will leave Tokyo on Friday, the UK’s foreign secretary has said.An evacuation flight for Britons stuck on a cruise ship docked off the coast of Japan over coronavirus fears will leave Tokyo on Friday, the UK’s foreign secretary has said.
Dominic Raab said information had been provided to those registered for the flight, but he urged other British nationals still seeking to leave to contact the Foreign Office. He added: “We will continue to support British nationals who wish to stay in Japan.”Dominic Raab said information had been provided to those registered for the flight, but he urged other British nationals still seeking to leave to contact the Foreign Office. He added: “We will continue to support British nationals who wish to stay in Japan.”
Those repatriated from the Diamond Princess will be quarantined at Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral on their return, a Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said.Those repatriated from the Diamond Princess will be quarantined at Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral on their return, a Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said.
There were 78 British passengers on the cruise liner when cases of the coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 started to emerge. Four British cases have since been confirmed by the Foreign Office.There were 78 British passengers on the cruise liner when cases of the coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 started to emerge. Four British cases have since been confirmed by the Foreign Office.
This is Ben Quinn picking up the blog now in LondonThis is Ben Quinn picking up the blog now in London
Here’s a summary of events so far on Thursday on the coronavirus.Here’s a summary of events so far on Thursday on the coronavirus.
Two Japanese passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise liner have died after becoming infected onboard. Both were in their 80s.Two Japanese passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise liner have died after becoming infected onboard. Both were in their 80s.
The South Korean city of Daegu is facing an “unprecedented crisis”, its mayor has said, after a cluster of cases at a church grew to account for nearly half of the nation’s total virus cases.The South Korean city of Daegu is facing an “unprecedented crisis”, its mayor has said, after a cluster of cases at a church grew to account for nearly half of the nation’s total virus cases.
New cases of the virus in China have dropped, partly because the way cases are counted was changed for the second time in a week.New cases of the virus in China have dropped, partly because the way cases are counted was changed for the second time in a week.
China’s national death toll stands at 2,118, with 74,576 confirmed infections.China’s national death toll stands at 2,118, with 74,576 confirmed infections.
Iran reported two deaths from the coronavirus.Iran reported two deaths from the coronavirus.
Australia has extended its travel ban for arrivals from China into a fourth week.Australia has extended its travel ban for arrivals from China into a fourth week.
UK passengers on the Diamond Princess are expected to be flown out on Friday.UK passengers on the Diamond Princess are expected to be flown out on Friday.
The mayor of a South Korean city of Daegu has ordered the shutdown of all kindergartens and public libraries, as a surge in confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to a local church raised the prospect of wider transmission.The mayor of a South Korean city of Daegu has ordered the shutdown of all kindergartens and public libraries, as a surge in confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to a local church raised the prospect of wider transmission.
Reuters reports that malls in Daegu, the country’s fourth largest city (population of 2.5 million), were largely empty.Reuters reports that malls in Daegu, the country’s fourth largest city (population of 2.5 million), were largely empty.
“We are in an unprecedented crisis,” the city’s mayor Kwon Young-jin said.“We are in an unprecedented crisis,” the city’s mayor Kwon Young-jin said.
Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 31 new cases of the virus on Thursday, following 20 a day earlier, taking the total across the country to 82.Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 31 new cases of the virus on Thursday, following 20 a day earlier, taking the total across the country to 82.
Of that national tally, 49 patients are from Daegu or nearby and have been traced to an infected person who attended a local church, a scenario that KCDC described as a “super-spreading event”.Of that national tally, 49 patients are from Daegu or nearby and have been traced to an infected person who attended a local church, a scenario that KCDC described as a “super-spreading event”.
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The Global Times is reporting that Beijing has postponed some student exams that were due to be held in March.The Global Times is reporting that Beijing has postponed some student exams that were due to be held in March.
China’s state-run media says small- and medium-sized enterprises may lay off 30% of staff because of the coronavirus.China’s state-run media says small- and medium-sized enterprises may lay off 30% of staff because of the coronavirus.
An evacuation flight for Britons stuck on the Diamond Princess will leave Tokyo on Friday, according to the British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab.An evacuation flight for Britons stuck on the Diamond Princess will leave Tokyo on Friday, according to the British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab.
There were 78 British passengers on the cruise liner when cases of the coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 started to emerge. Four British cases have since been confirmed.There were 78 British passengers on the cruise liner when cases of the coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 started to emerge. Four British cases have since been confirmed.
It is understood that only healthy passengers with no symptoms of the virus will be able to travel on the evacuation flight, with all to spend 14 days at quarantined in the UK.It is understood that only healthy passengers with no symptoms of the virus will be able to travel on the evacuation flight, with all to spend 14 days at quarantined in the UK.
Anyone who develops symptoms during the flight will be taken to hospital, Press Association reports, while it is understood any pre-existing cases will be treated in Japan.Anyone who develops symptoms during the flight will be taken to hospital, Press Association reports, while it is understood any pre-existing cases will be treated in Japan.
Meanwhile, the European Commission has announced the EU will be financing the repatriation of citizens from any of the EU27 still stuck on the Diamond Princess.Meanwhile, the European Commission has announced the EU will be financing the repatriation of citizens from any of the EU27 still stuck on the Diamond Princess.
Indonesia has announced it will evacuate 74 of its nationals from the stricken Diamond Princess cruise liner.Indonesia has announced it will evacuate 74 of its nationals from the stricken Diamond Princess cruise liner.
Passengers are continuing to disembark from the ship docked at Yokohama, south of Tokyo.Passengers are continuing to disembark from the ship docked at Yokohama, south of Tokyo.
As of Wednesday, a total of 621 passengers and crew had tested positive for the new coronavirus.As of Wednesday, a total of 621 passengers and crew had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Indonesia currently has no reported cases of coronavirus, but the idyllic holiday island of Bali has been hit by the ripple effect of the crisis, with tourism plummeting. At least one expert says Bali “does not have the capacity” to treat patients if they become sick.Indonesia currently has no reported cases of coronavirus, but the idyllic holiday island of Bali has been hit by the ripple effect of the crisis, with tourism plummeting. At least one expert says Bali “does not have the capacity” to treat patients if they become sick.
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