Trends - Live Coronavirus

Watch: How did coronavirus grow from one local market to a global epidemic?

From one local market in the heart of mainland China, coronavirus is spreading around the world with alarming speed.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 01:44pm

Malaysia's Malindo Air asks staff to take up to 50pc pay cut to cushion coronavirus blow

As part of the pay cut, employees were asked to reduce their number of working days by up to 15 days a month.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 01:36pm

Indonesia's first COVID-19 patients recovering, hospital says

The patients have been under treatment at the hospital for the past five days.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 01:27pm

Two apartment buildings in South Korea quarantined over virus

The apartment complex in Daegu was placed under lockdown after 46 residents were confirmed to have the virus.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 01:15pm

MAP: Tracking the spread of novel coronavirus

Published 07 Mar, 2020 01:05pm

Australian clinic closes after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

The clinic has been closed until further notice.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:12pm

China's exports plunge due to coronavirus epidemic

A Bloomberg poll of economists had expected exports to drop less.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:52am

SXSW festival in Texas cancelled over coronavirus fears

Austin Mayor Steve Adler has issued an order that "effectively cancels" the festival for this year.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:43am

China reports 28 virus deaths, rise in new cases outside epicentre

There were 99 fresh cases of infection, according to the National Health Commission.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:26am

READ: 9 reassuring facts about COVID-19

In most cases, symptoms are mild, and young people are at very low risk

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:12am

Afghan traveller with fever, flu shifted to PIMS from Islamabad airport

According to his travel history, Gul had not travelled to China, Iran, South America or Africa during the last 14 days.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:04am

Mexico reports its sixth case of coronavirus

Two of the man's family members have been tested to check for the infection

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:03am

Centre assures Balochistan help in fight against coronavirus

“The federal government has provided maximum possible assistance to the Balochistan govt," says interior minister.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 11:01am

Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls virus panic 'dumb'

“The coronavirus panic is dumb,” Musk says on Twitter.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 10:58am

Hong Kong asks residents to defer non-urgent travel

All travellers arriving into Hong Kong from Sunday will have to complete a health declaration form.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 10:49am

UAE raises virus cases to 45

The health ministry said 13 of the new cases had recently arrived from abroad,.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 10:43am

15 die, total number of coronavirus cases surpass 300 in the US

US vice president says everyone on cruise ship Grand Princess will be tested after 21 cases emerge aboard.

Updated 07 Mar, 2020 08:16am

Sindh, Balochistan join hands to fight coronavirus

Chief ministers from both provinces decide to adopt joint strategy against the disease.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 07:46am

Those hit by coronavirus should not go bankrupt, says IMF

Fund urges governments to protect their people from the economic impact of the virus.

Published 07 Mar, 2020 07:40am

Italy reports 49 more coronavirus deaths, toll at 197

The total is the second-highest in the world after China.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:49pm

Timeline: The coronavirus from 0 to 100,000

The novel coronavirus has affected over 100,000 persons across the world.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:13pm

Vietnam reports new coronavirus case, first in three weeks

Patient had flown in on Monday after a trip to Europe.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 10:06pm

Facebook closes London offices after employee tests positive for coronavirus

The employee had visited the London offices from Singapore from Feb 24-26.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 09:57pm

Chinese province reports 17 new virus cases imported from Iran

Before the new cases, Gansu had reported 11 imported infections from Iran.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 09:14pm

German carrier Lufthansa to cut flight capacity by 50pc

Group has experienced “drastic declines in bookings and numerous flight cancellations".

Published 06 Mar, 2020 09:13pm

China imposes ban on consumption, farming of wildlife

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Published 06 Mar, 2020 09:08pm

Peru president confirms first coronavirus case

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Published 06 Mar, 2020 08:47pm

Togo confirms first case of coronavirus

The patient is a 42-year-old female who had visited Benin, Germany, France and Turkey in February and March.

Published 06 Mar, 2020 08:00pm

Trump signs $8.3bn bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US

The legislation provides federal public health agencies with money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments.

Updated 06 Mar, 2020 08:30pm

First coronavirus patient in Sindh has recovered

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Published 06 Mar, 2020 07:44pm