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Clucking hell! New outbreak of BIRD FLU sees thousands of chickens culled in coronavirus-stricken China

Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020By Editor

As China grapples with the rampant Wuhan coronavirus, another sickness has broken out in the country: the deadly H5N1 bird flu. … Read More >Clucking hell! New outbreak of BIRD FLU sees thousands of chickens culled in coronavirus-stricken China

Real-time update on coronavirus outbreak

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

Real-time update on coronavirus outbreak … Read More >Real-time update on coronavirus outbreak

Drones creatively used in rural areas in battle against coronavirus

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

Chinese officers in rural areas are creatively using drones to prevent local residents from gathering outside without wearing masks during the nationwide battle against the deadly novel coronavirus. … Read More >Drones creatively used in rural areas in battle against coronavirus

Russian Aerospace Forces to Evacuate Russians From Virus-Stricken China – Kremlin

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

Aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces will be engaged in bringing Russian nationals from China’s provinces that are most affected by the novel coronavirus beginning on Saturday, Dmitry Peskov, said. … Read More >Russian Aerospace Forces to Evacuate Russians From Virus-Stricken China – Kremlin

‘Virus control beyond standards’: China warns countries against spreading havoc as more borders shut & flights canceled worldwide

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

Beijing has lashed out at countries fanning fears of the novel coronavirus — which so far claimed 259 lives — insisting that its response against the deadly disease goes far beyond standards accepted worldwide. … Read More >‘Virus control beyond standards’: China warns countries against spreading havoc as more borders shut & flights canceled worldwide

China develops rapid Coronavirus test that works in under 15 MINUTES

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

Scientists in China have reportedly developed an express test which can detect the 2019-nCoV novel coronavirus in under fifteen minutes, in a major breakthrough which will hopefully help stem the tide of infection. … Read More >China develops rapid Coronavirus test that works in under 15 MINUTES

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

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

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

Coronavirus is a DEMON, and we cannot let this demon hide – Chinese president to World Health Organization chief

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020By Editor

China’s President Xi Jinping has called the deadly epidemic a ‘devil’, but says he is confident Beijing will stop it. Meanwhile, both Japan and Germany have detected their first domestic transmission cases of the coronavirus. … Read More >Coronavirus is a DEMON, and we cannot let this demon hide – Chinese president to World Health Organization chief