With cases spiking in China and early signs of a spread outside Asia, Hong Kong severely cut back transportation to the mainland.
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Alarm Grows as Markets Tumble and Death Toll Rises
Health officials in the United States said more than 100 people were being evaluated for possible infection. Of the nearly 3,000 people who have contracted the virus, the vast majority live in China.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Wuhan May Have 1,000 More Cases, as Death Toll Rises
The death toll rose to 56, and Hong Kong barred residents from the province that is at the center of the outbreak.
Fear of Virus Ruins the ‘Happiest Day’ for Millions of Chinese
In the city at the center of the epidemic, Lunar New Year celebrations were subdued while residents worried about sick family members and life under lockdown.
Attack at School in China Leaves at Least 8 Children Dead
The police said they had arrested a 40-year-old male suspect, but the local authorities did not mention the method of attack or a possible motive.
Study Pinpoints Source of Banned Gas That Saps Ozone Layer: Eastern China
An international team of researchers said Wednesday that two provinces in China were the source of most of the emissions of a banned gas that harms the ozone layer.