Among the passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship who were flown back were 14 American citizens who tested positive for the virus. The move took Mr. Trump by surprise.
Tag: Evacuations and Evacuees
‘Now We Are Refugees’: A Family in Limbo Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
The family of Chloe Chang, a Taiwanese woman, is effectively trapped in Hubei Province, and in the middle of a spat between China and Taiwan.
As Foreigners Flee China, Pakistan Tells Its Citizens to Stay
Pakistan has refused to evacuate 800 citizens in Wuhan, fearing an outbreak at home. Some stuck in the hot zone worry they are part of a larger geopolitical game.
First American Dies of Coronavirus, Raising Questions About U.S. Response
The United States has no plans to conduct additional evacuations from China though some Americans are asking for help.
What It’s Like to Be Quarantined on an Island Over Coronavirus Fears
Evacuees taken to Australia’s Christmas Island, a former detention center for asylum seekers, have been given sunscreen, sandals and shorts. They also have video games.
Deaths in China Rise, With No Sign of Slowdown
Hyundai is suspending production in South Korea amid supply chain problems linked to the coronavirus, and Japan quarantined a cruise ship where 10 infections were found.
Coronavirus Anger Boils Over in China and Doctors Plead for Supplies
A man was detained after beating up a doctor in Wuhan, and medical staff members are wearing raincoats to protect against infection.
Foreigners Airlifted From Chinese City at Heart of Coronavirus Outbreak
More than a dozen nations pulled their citizens from Wuhan. But how evacuees were handled once they got home varied country by country.
Alert on Philippine Volcano Lowered as Residents Are Cleared to Return
The decline in volcanic activity means that many of the region’s 376,000 displaced villagers can return to their homes.
Taal Volcano Eases, but Philippines Worries Worst Is to Come
The potential threat alarms a country that is no stranger to natural disasters like typhoons, earthquakes, mudslides, tsunamis and floods.