The outbreak of the virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has left tens of thousands sickened and more than 1,000 people dead. Officials have declared it a global health emergency.
Tag: Hubei Province (China)
China Ousts 2 Party Officials Amid Outrage About Coronavirus Response
President Xi Jinping reshuffled the leadership in Hubei Province, the center of the outbreak, installing protégés in the hope of getting the crisis under control.
How Many Coronavirus Cases in China? Officials Tweak the Answer
China’s health authorities have decided to no longer count as confirmed cases those patients who test positive but don’t show symptoms. Skepticism was immediate.
Coronavirus Epidemic Reaches Bleak Milestone, Exceeding SARS Toll
This outbreak has killed more people, and more quickly, than a previous epidemic.
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.
Coronavirus Live Updates: The Illness Now Has a Name: COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it had chosen a name for the disease that makes no reference to places, animals or people to avoid stigma.
As Deaths Mount, China Tries to Speed Up Coronavirus Testing
China is racing to screen ever more patients in Hubei Province, acknowledging that delays in diagnosing the virus are a major obstacle to controlling the epidemic.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Deaths in China Surpass Toll From SARS
More than 800 people have died from the new virus in China. The 2002-3 epidemic, which also began in the country, killed 774 people worldwide.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Deaths in China Reach 811, Surpassing Toll From SARS
The number of confirmed infections rose to 37,198, most in Hubei Province, Chinese officials said.
C.D.C. and W.H.O. Offers to Help China Have Been Ignored for Weeks
Privately, Chinese doctors say they need outside expertise. But Beijing, without saying why, has shown no interest so far.