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Coronavirus live updates: South Korean cases spike over 760 as Asian markets jitter Coronavirus live updates: South Korean cases spike over 760 as Asian markets jitter
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Investors flee to safe havens like gold as China’s President Xi warns of virus impact on economy. Follow latest newsInvestors flee to safe havens like gold as China’s President Xi warns of virus impact on economy. Follow latest news
Here’s the latest round up of the number of cases the coronavirus and deaths from AP.
Mainland China: 2,592 deaths among 77,150 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei
Hong Kong: 74 cases, 2 deaths
Macao: 10 cases
Japan: 838 cases, including 691 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, 4 deaths
South Korea: 763 cases, 7 deaths
Italy: 152 cases, 3 deaths
Singapore: 89 cases
Iran: 43 cases, 8 deaths
United States: 35 cases; separately, 1 U.S. citizen died in China
Thailand: 35 cases
Taiwan: 28 cases, 1 death
Australia: 23 cases
Malaysia: 22
Vietnam: 16 cases
Germany: 16
France: 12 cases, 1 death
United Arab Emirates: 13 cases
United Kingdom: 13
Canada: 10
Philippines: 3 cases, 1 death
Kuwait: 3 cases
India: 3
Russia: 2
Spain: 2
Lebanon: 1
Israel: 1
Belgium: 1
Nepal: 1
Sri Lanka: 1
Sweden: 1
Cambodia: 1
Finland: 1
Egypt: 1
Morning, I’m Aamna Mohdin taking over the liveblog from my colleague Alison Rourke.
Four British nationals rescued from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship are being treated at specialist centres in the north of England after testing positive for the illness, PA Media reports.
The four had been on the Diamond Princess cruise ship which had been stationed off the coast of Japan for more than two weeks amid the outbreak.
They were among a group of 30 Britons and two Irish citizens who arrived at a quarantine block at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside on Saturday, but on Sunday NHS England confirmed the positive diagnoses.
Two of the patients are in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, one is in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and a fourth was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
The new confirmed cases brings the total number of people to be diagnosed with the Covid-19 strain in the UK to 13.
Here’s a summary of what we know about the coronavirus outbreak so far on Monday:Here’s a summary of what we know about the coronavirus outbreak so far on Monday:
Wuhan – the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak – has eased some lockdown restrictions, including allowing uninfected residents to leave the city for “urgent medical operations”.Wuhan – the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak – has eased some lockdown restrictions, including allowing uninfected residents to leave the city for “urgent medical operations”.
China reported 150 new deaths from the virus, with just one outside Hubei province. Infections rose by 409 (398 in Hubei) to 77,150. China reported 150 new deaths from the virus, with one outside Hubei province. Infections rose by 409 (398 in Hubei) to 77,150.
The Chinese health commission said 24 out of China’s 31 provinces had reported no new cases of the virus.The Chinese health commission said 24 out of China’s 31 provinces had reported no new cases of the virus.
Four Chinese provinces lowered their alert levels on the virus, including Yunnanm Guangdong, Shznxi and Guizhou.Four Chinese provinces lowered their alert levels on the virus, including Yunnanm Guangdong, Shznxi and Guizhou.
South Korean cases spiked to over 760, as several countries imposed travel bans, and some airlines cancelled routes to Seoul.South Korean cases spiked to over 760, as several countries imposed travel bans, and some airlines cancelled routes to Seoul.
Australia raised its travel advice to South Korea and Japan to “reconsider your need to travel”.Australia raised its travel advice to South Korea and Japan to “reconsider your need to travel”.
North Korea is reported to have quarantined 380 foreigners over virus fears.North Korea is reported to have quarantined 380 foreigners over virus fears.
Asian financial markets have fallen amid fears about the global economy.Asian financial markets have fallen amid fears about the global economy.
More information is being reported out about Wuhan’s easing of lockdown conditions.More information is being reported out about Wuhan’s easing of lockdown conditions.
Earlier Chinese state media said the changes would allow “stranded personnel” to leave the city if they are not under quarantine or medical observation.Earlier Chinese state media said the changes would allow “stranded personnel” to leave the city if they are not under quarantine or medical observation.
The Global Times has just tweeted that the decision would allow residents not infected with Covid-19 to leave for “urgent medical operations in other cities”. I’m not clear if that’s in addition toThe Global Times has just tweeted that the decision would allow residents not infected with Covid-19 to leave for “urgent medical operations in other cities”. I’m not clear if that’s in addition to
Earlier we reported that 24 out of 31 provincial-level regions across China had no new cases of Covid-19 on Monday. This includes Beijing and Shanghai.Earlier we reported that 24 out of 31 provincial-level regions across China had no new cases of Covid-19 on Monday. This includes Beijing and Shanghai.
We’re getting some more details on the changed conditions in Wuhan – here’s a report from China Global Television Network:We’re getting some more details on the changed conditions in Wuhan – here’s a report from China Global Television Network:
We have reported a lot today on the virus crisis facing South Korea, but in North Korea state media says Pyongyang has quarantined about 380 foreigners as part of efforts to prevent the new coronavirus from breaking out in the country.We have reported a lot today on the virus crisis facing South Korea, but in North Korea state media says Pyongyang has quarantined about 380 foreigners as part of efforts to prevent the new coronavirus from breaking out in the country.
The Korean Central Broadcasting Station said: “(We) have quarantined some 380 foreigners so far across the country, while intensifying isolation, medical monitoring and testing measures on those who have returned from overseas travel, those who have contacted them and those showing abnormal symptoms.”The Korean Central Broadcasting Station said: “(We) have quarantined some 380 foreigners so far across the country, while intensifying isolation, medical monitoring and testing measures on those who have returned from overseas travel, those who have contacted them and those showing abnormal symptoms.”
The identity of those quarantined was not clear but South Korean media reports say they appear to be diplomats stationed in Pyongyang and people involved in overseas trading.The identity of those quarantined was not clear but South Korean media reports say they appear to be diplomats stationed in Pyongyang and people involved in overseas trading.
North Korea has not reported any cases of Covid-19 infection, but has doubling the quarantine period to 30 days against those coming from foreign countries.North Korea has not reported any cases of Covid-19 infection, but has doubling the quarantine period to 30 days against those coming from foreign countries.
The vice governor of the People’s Bank of China, has said the virus’s impact on the economy “will be short-lived and will not change the country’s sound economic fundamentals”.The vice governor of the People’s Bank of China, has said the virus’s impact on the economy “will be short-lived and will not change the country’s sound economic fundamentals”.
Here’s an excerpt of CGTN’s take on it:Here’s an excerpt of CGTN’s take on it:
South Korean airlines have suspended or plan to halt flights to South Korea’s southeastern city of Daegu, where hundreds of new coronavirus infections were reported over the weekend.South Korean airlines have suspended or plan to halt flights to South Korea’s southeastern city of Daegu, where hundreds of new coronavirus infections were reported over the weekend.
Yonhap news agency says Korean Air Lines Co, the country’s biggest airline, canceled its flights to Daegu from the southern resort island of Jeju and Incheon on Sunday.Yonhap news agency says Korean Air Lines Co, the country’s biggest airline, canceled its flights to Daegu from the southern resort island of Jeju and Incheon on Sunday.
Meanwhile, 30 South Koreans who recently visited Israel have tested positive for Covid-19, according to Yonhap:Meanwhile, 30 South Koreans who recently visited Israel have tested positive for Covid-19, according to Yonhap:
One Beijing resident has tweeted that things are still quiet in the Chinese capital today, with regards to people going back to work.One Beijing resident has tweeted that things are still quiet in the Chinese capital today, with regards to people going back to work.
The scale of the crisis in Wuhan is plain to see with the mass effort in the city to provide hospital beds, as pointed out in the tweet below by CGTN.The scale of the crisis in Wuhan is plain to see with the mass effort in the city to provide hospital beds, as pointed out in the tweet below by CGTN.
Chinese state media is reporting that the lockdown in Wuhan is being eased to allow “stranded personnel” to leave the city if they are not under quarantine or medical observation.Chinese state media is reporting that the lockdown in Wuhan is being eased to allow “stranded personnel” to leave the city if they are not under quarantine or medical observation.
The Global Times has also reported that six cities in Hubei province, including Huanggang and Jingzhou, reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday.The Global Times has also reported that six cities in Hubei province, including Huanggang and Jingzhou, reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday.
Huanggang has had 2,904 confirmed cases and 103 deaths (the third highest number of deaths in China). Jingzhou has had 1,574 and 42 deaths (fourth highest number of deaths in China).Huanggang has had 2,904 confirmed cases and 103 deaths (the third highest number of deaths in China). Jingzhou has had 1,574 and 42 deaths (fourth highest number of deaths in China).
By comparison, Wuhan has had 46,607 cases and 1,987 deaths.By comparison, Wuhan has had 46,607 cases and 1,987 deaths.
The Global Times also says 24 out of 31 provincial-level regions across China report zero new cases of Covid-19 on Monday.The Global Times also says 24 out of 31 provincial-level regions across China report zero new cases of Covid-19 on Monday.
Of all the new cases announced today, only 11 were outside Hubei province.Of all the new cases announced today, only 11 were outside Hubei province.