Iranian officials reported jumps in cases and deaths but denied a BBC Persia report that fatalities totaled at least 210, far higher than the official tally.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Is the Coronavirus an Epidemic or a Pandemic? It Depends on Who’s Talking
Last week, the World Health Organization stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic. Experts weigh in on the debate and explain the significance of the terms.
He Drove Her to the Hospital. She Gave Him the Coronavirus.
Taxi and bus drivers are on the forefront of the spread of the coronavirus in Asia, even as a tourism downturn hurts their business.
Nigeria Responds to First Coronavirus Case in Sub-Saharan Africa
The illness was diagnosed in an Italian who landed in Lagos, the country’s largest city and one of the continent’s biggest metropolises. Nigeria acted quickly, but there are fears that the virus could sweep the region.
China Spins Coronavirus Crisis, Hailing Itself as a Global Leader
The propaganda push suggests the Chinese government might be worried about the lasting damage of the outbreak.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Officials Rush to Respond to a Drumbeat of New Cases
More than 83,000 people in at least 53 countries have been infected. Many patients are linked to Italy or Iran.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Baron, Is Arrested Over Role in Protests
The arrest of the media tycoon is another blow to Hong Kong’s independent media as the city deals with the aftermath of mass protests and the coronavirus outbreak.
China’s Ban on Wildlife Trade a Big Step, but Has Loopholes, Conservationists Say
The coronavirus epidemic prompted China to permanently ban trade of wild animals as food, but not for medicinal use.
Virus Disrupts China’s Shipping, and World Ports Feel the Impact
Even where factories are back in operation, getting freight to docks has been impeded by roadblocks and quarantines.
At a Locked Down Spanish Resort, Many Questions, Little Information
Loose measures at a resort where four guests had been found to have the coronavirus raise concerns about contagion.