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Sick joke: Blogger arrested after brutal coronavirus prank on Moscow subway (VIDEO)

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

A prankster is facing up to five years in prison for causing panic on the Moscow underground. That’s the high price he may yet paying for an ill-conceived attempt to turn Chinese coronavirus hysteria into online likes. … Read More >Sick joke: Blogger arrested after brutal coronavirus prank on Moscow subway (VIDEO)

Coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000 in China with over 43,000 infected worldwide

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

The fast-moving coronavirus gripping China has claimed over 1,000 lives in total, sickening more than 43,000 people worldwide as health authorities in dozens of countries scramble to contain the outbreak. … Read More >Coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000 in China with over 43,000 infected worldwide

Coronavirus likely to have minimal effect on Russia’s economic growth — Alexei Kudrin

Posted on February 10, 2020June 15, 2020By Editor

Russian economy could feel the impact of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, but it is likely to be less damaging than expected, according to the head of Russia’s Accounts Chamber, Alexei Kudrin. … Read More >Coronavirus likely to have minimal effect on Russia’s economic growth — Alexei Kudrin

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Infection-free taxi: Hazmat-suit-wearing cab driver helps passengers to laugh off coronavirus hysteria (VIDEO)

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Passengers in the Siberian city of Omsk were shocked to see their taxi driver wearing a gas mask and a hazmat suit. But it turned out to be a prank to lighten the mood amid scary reports of the coronavirus reaching Russia. … Read More >Infection-free taxi: Hazmat-suit-wearing cab driver helps passengers to laugh off coronavirus hysteria (VIDEO)

Indian pharma threatened by coronavirus outbreak that could lead to shortage of Chinese drug imports

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

India’s pharmaceutical industry has warned that the ongoing coronavirus epidemic could impact the supply of ingredients and drugs imported from China. … Read More >Indian pharma threatened by coronavirus outbreak that could lead to shortage of Chinese drug imports

Coronavirus death toll tops 900 as China’s envoy to US dismisses ‘absolutely crazy’ bioweapon rumors

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

As the death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to over 900 people worldwide, the Chinese ambassador to the US has cautioned against fueling panic and spreading dangerous rumors about the virus’ still unknown origins. … Read More >Coronavirus death toll tops 900 as China’s envoy to US dismisses ‘absolutely crazy’ bioweapon rumors

All 3,600 on board allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined in Hong Kong after crew test negative for coronavirus

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

All 3,600 passengers and crew have been cleared to leave a cruise ship that was quarantined in Hong Kong, after testing for coronavirus on the vessel showed negative results, health officials said. … Read More >All 3,600 on board allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined in Hong Kong after crew test negative for coronavirus

American in Wuhan, China dies of coronavirus, reported to be 1st US citizen killed in fast-moving outbreak

Posted on February 8, 2020May 30, 2020By Editor

A US citizen has died of coronavirus in China, according to the country’s embassy. The … Continue ReadingAmerican in Wuhan, China dies of coronavirus, reported to be 1st US citizen killed in fast-moving outbreak

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Largest city in Russia’s Far East to introduce ‘mask regime’ from Monday as coronavirus fears spread

Posted on February 8, 2020February 8, 2020By Editor

Located only 20km (12.4 miles) from China and straddling the banks of the shared Amur River, Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East is especially vulnerable to the new coronavirus sweeping its southern neighbor. … Read More >Largest city in Russia’s Far East to introduce ‘mask regime’ from Monday as coronavirus fears spread

Coronavirus infections TRIPLE on cruise liner quarantined in Japan with thousands of passengers stuck in ‘floating prison’

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020By Editor

Dozens of additional passengers aboard a cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections on the ship to 61 as 3,700 people remain trapped on the quarantined vessel. … Read More >Coronavirus infections TRIPLE on cruise liner quarantined in Japan with thousands of passengers stuck in ‘floating prison’