Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
Tag: Viruses
Rate of New Fatalities Drops in China
China’s National Health Commission on Monday reported 2,048 new cases of coronavirus infections and 105 new deaths over the previous 24 hours.
China’s Leader, Under Fire, Says He Led Coronavirus Fight Early On
Xi Jinping was aware of the outbreak nearly two weeks before he first spoke publicly about it. It could draw him directly into questions about whether officials did too little, too late.
China’s Doctors, Fighting the Coronavirus, Beg for Masks
Confronting a viral epidemic with a scant supply of protective equipment, more than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have already been infected, and six have died.
A Timeline of the Coronavirus
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.
Huge Shelters for Coronavirus Patients Pose New Risks, Experts Fear
It’s not clear how patients are screened or treated in China’s makeshift wards, nor even how long they are to remain.
A Store, a Chalet, an Unsealed Pipe: Coronavirus Hot Spots Flare Far From Wuhan
A handful of buildings around the world have been linked to multiple cases of the new virus, raising fears of rapid transmission.
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.
Indonesia Has No Reported Coronavirus Cases. Is That the Whole Picture?
Experts find it astonishing that Indonesia has yet to announce a case despite hosting some 5,000 Chinese tourists a day in Bali before halting flights last week.
U.K. Declares Coronavirus ‘Imminent Threat’ as Europe Scrambles
The declaration lets English public health officials isolate individuals who may have contracted the virus. It came as the number of cases in the country rose to eight on Monday.