Virus – Page 25 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Philippines’ President Orders Travel Ban on Chinese Nationals From Hubei – Spokesman

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has requested an entry ban on Chinese nationals from the Hubei province, where the novel coronavirus originates in, his spokesman said on Friday. … Read More >Philippines’ President Orders Travel Ban on Chinese Nationals From Hubei – Spokesman

Russia

Coronavirus now in Russia! What are the authorities doing?

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

The last day of January saw the first registered cases of the coronavirus on Russian territory. But a government strategy is already underway to prevent an all-out epidemic, according to official reports. … Read More >Coronavirus now in Russia! What are the authorities doing?

USA

First case of direct transmission of coronavirus confirmed in US – CDC

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

The first US case of person-to-person coronavirus transmission has been recorded in Chicago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois officials confirmed. … Read More >First case of direct transmission of coronavirus confirmed in US – CDC

Business

US tariffs will remain no matter what coronavirus does to China’s economy – US trade advisor

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

Washington will not make tariff concessions to Beijing, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has said, amid fears that the outbreak of a deadly virus in China could take a toll on its economy. … Read More >US tariffs will remain no matter what coronavirus does to China’s economy – US trade advisor

Business

Global stocks fall over investor uncertainty as deadly virus continues to spread

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

Concerns over the rapidly spreading coronavirus continued to spook investors across the globe on Thursday with the death toll and the number of those infected rising. … Read More >Global stocks fall over investor uncertainty as deadly virus continues to spread

Asia & Pacific

Deadliest day for China: Coronavirus claims record number of victims in 24 hours as more countries confirm infections

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

China has suffered its deadliest day since the coronavirus outbreak began, with 38 related deaths recorded. The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to discuss declaring a global health emergency. … Read More >Deadliest day for China: Coronavirus claims record number of victims in 24 hours as more countries confirm infections

Russia

Russia closes its Far East border with China in attempt to prevent spread of new coronavirus

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order to close the country’s border with China in the Far East, Russia’s largest and most remote region. … Read More >Russia closes its Far East border with China in attempt to prevent spread of new coronavirus

World

United Airlines, British Airways & other carriers suspend flights to China in bid to halt coronavirus spread

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020By Editor

Major airlines across the world have suspended travel in and out of China in an attempt to stem the rapid spread of the deadly new coronavirus strain which has killed more than 130 people since the outbreak started last month. … Read More >United Airlines, British Airways & other carriers suspend flights to China in bid to halt coronavirus spread

Business

Coronavirus could hit global economy harder than SARS – rating agency

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020By Editor

The deadly coronavirus could have a far more significant effect on the world economy than the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) did in 2003, says the Russian National Credit Ratings (NCR) agency. … Read More >Coronavirus could hit global economy harder than SARS – rating agency

Asia & Pacific

Chinese pharmacy to pay $430,000 fine after it hikes face mask price by SIX TIMES as coronavirus spread overshadows SARS

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020By Editor

A drug store in Beijing will have to pay a hefty fine after it apparently tried to cash in on the coronavirus outbreak, hiking the price of an essential protective mask by about six times, China’s market watchdog has said. … Read More >Chinese pharmacy to pay $430,000 fine after it hikes face mask price by SIX TIMES as coronavirus spread overshadows SARS

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