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WHO Includes Russian Research Centre in European Labs Registry for Coronavirus Diagnostics

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he World Health Organization (WHO) has included the Russian Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor’s) research centre in the European laboratories registry to assist in the diagnosis of a new coronavirus, the organization said. … Read More >WHO Includes Russian Research Centre in European Labs Registry for Coronavirus Diagnostics

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‘Didn’t know it’s virus reservoir’: Chinese travel blogger forced to apologize for eating BAT on camera (VIDEO)

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A Chinese blogger has landed in hot water after a video of her enjoying a ‘bat dish’ resurfaced amid an outbreak of a previously-unknown deadly coronavirus, which has been linked to bat meat. … Read More >‘Didn’t know it’s virus reservoir’: Chinese travel blogger forced to apologize for eating BAT on camera (VIDEO)

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Cleansing by fire? Hong Kong protesters set QUARANTINE-slated building alight as locals reject any coronavirus patients near them

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In a bizarre attack, masked protesters have thrown Molotov cocktails into the lobby of a building that the Hong Kong authorities were planning to use to quarantine people in need of testing for the deadly coronavirus. … Read More >Cleansing by fire? Hong Kong protesters set QUARANTINE-slated building alight as locals reject any coronavirus patients near them

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Chinese health chiefs warn coronavirus is growing ‘stronger’, MUTATION closely monitored by scientists

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The mysterious coronavirus is now spreading more rapidly and little is still known about it, China’s senior health officials said, as Beijing grapples with shortages of hazmat suits and protective masks. … Read More >Chinese health chiefs warn coronavirus is growing ‘stronger’, MUTATION closely monitored by scientists

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US to Begin Evacuating Citizens From Coronavirus Epicentre Wuhan on Sunday – Reports

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United States authorities will organise a charter flight on Sunday to evacuate citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of an outbreak of a new form of coronavirus that has already claimed the lives of 41 people, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the operation. … Read More >US to Begin Evacuating Citizens From Coronavirus Epicentre Wuhan on Sunday – Reports

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Seven Chinese Citizens With Viral Respiratory Illness Symptoms Hospitalised in Moscow

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Seven Chinese citizens have been transported from a hotel in northern Moscow to an infectious diseases hospital on suspicion of carrying an acute viral respiratory illness, a representative for the Russian capital’s emergency services said on Saturday. … Read More >Seven Chinese Citizens With Viral Respiratory Illness Symptoms Hospitalised in Moscow

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‘Grave situation’: Xi says China can ‘win the battle’ against coronavirus, but spread is ‘accelerating’

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China’s President Xi Jinping has encouraged his nation to win over the deadly epidemic which has claimed 41 lives and saw the travel of millions restricted. He warned that the situation is grave and worrisome – but not untenable. … Read More >‘Grave situation’: Xi says China can ‘win the battle’ against coronavirus, but spread is ‘accelerating’