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China virus death toll surges past 2,000: govt
National Health Commission reports 1,749 new cases of people infected with the virus nationwide
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India bars Chinese wrestlers amid coronavirus conundrum
New Delhi has suspended e-visas for Chinese nationals due to the deadly virus that has claimed more than 1,800 lives
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Bare-faced robbery: Thieves steal 6,000 hygiene masks in Japan
Police have launched an investigation as they suspect the thieves intend to resell the masks
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China rewards doctors' children with extra exam points
Doctors and nurses in Hubei province, where the outbreak originated, have been lionised online and by state media
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Japan approves bill to help firms develop 5G, drone technologies
The bill will give companies which develop such technologies access to low-interest rate loans
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Fukushima staff could use raincoats as virus threatens gear production
Staff cleaning up the plant wear special plastic overcoats to prevent radioactive dust settling on clothes
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Cambodia PM defends ship docking despite virus diagnosis
Coronavirus has killed over 1,800 people
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'Don't be kidnapped by China': Taiwan tells WHO in bid for separate virus tally
Taipei is already in a war of words with Beijing over its exclusion from the WHO, because of objections by China
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Pakistani volunteer joins anti-virus fight in China
In a mask and protective suit, Muhammad Mansoor Alam Khan began distributing masks and manuals on epidemic prevention
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WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868
On Monday, the US repatriated more than 300 Americans, who now face another 14 days under quarantine
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China to waive tariffs on US medical imports amid virus outbreak
The commission says the move was 'to better meet the growing needs of Chinese consumers'
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Profiteering in Karachi: Making the most of the coronavirus panic
Amid a shortage of surgical masks in the country, some pharmacies in the city have more than tripled the price
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PTI govt excludes PSM from CPEC framework
Will sell steel mill to investors through international competitive bidding
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Japan cancels emperor's birthday event over coronavirus
With fatal virus spreading across world, Japan's imperial house says celebration should not add to it
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China asks recovered patients to donate plasma for virus treatment
Virus has killed 1,770 people and infected over 70,500 people across China
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Malaysia to choose 5G partners based on own security standards
Huawei has signed a 5G deal with Malaysian mobile network operator Maxis and preliminary agreements with other telcos
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Thailand raises $3.2 billion in 5G licence auction
Governments around the world are rolling out 5G networks, which offer vastly faster mobile internet speeds
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Fear of Big Brother guides EU rules on AI
European Commission is eager to answer the worries of European citizens about rising importance of AI in their lives
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US evacuates from Japan virus ship as China death toll tops 1,700
More than 70,500 have been infected across China by the COVID-19 virus as the world battles to contain the outbreak
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Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
If the disease is contained rapidly, there can be a sharp drop and a very rapid rebound, says IMF managing director
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US pitches ‘big tent’ for Huawei rivals in Europe
Urges govts, business leaders to provide alternatives to Chinese tech giant
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China says coronavirus curbs start to work, 70 more cases on cruise ship
China’s latest figures show 68,500 cases of the illness, 1,665 deaths
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China toll leaps past 1,600 as new cases slow
More than 68,000 people have now been infected
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Cured Pakistani student vows to continue studying in Wuhan
To date in Guangdong, 5 of 10 foreign patients diagnosed with novel coronavirus have been cured and discharged
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Pakistani traders face 'huge losses' due to coronavirus outbreak
Shipment clearance face delay due to painstakingly lengthy fumigation process, say traders
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Face masks, hand sanitizers become must-have accessories at LFW
London Fashion Weeks kick off amid growing anxiety about the spread of coronavirus
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US to evacuate Americans from quarantined ship in Japan: embassy
It is not clear when the plane will depart Japan, but letter says it will land at Travis Air Force Base in California
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Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
Egyptian authorities had notified the World Health Organization and the patient been placed in quarantined
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China virus death toll surges past 1,500, new cases fall
More than 66,000 people have now been infected in China from a virus that emerged in central Hubei
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China’s double whammy: Coronavirus and toxic racism
The plague of racism is more insidious, it’s more contagious than coronavirus
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'Virus knows no boundaries', Chinese FM seeks global cooperation
Number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus has been dropping, says Wang YI
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'Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years'
International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers
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Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine
According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine
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IHC orders govt to appoint focal person for Pakistani students stranded in virus-hit China
Chief Justice Minallah directs foreign ministry to appoint focal person for the purpose
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China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
Health officials raise concerns that the crisis may be more serious than Chinese authorities have reported
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OLMT’s fate at stake as coronavirus wreaks havoc
Operation contract will move forward after arrival of Chinese contractors
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Japan confirms first death of person with new coronavirus
This is the first death of a person who tested positive
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Vietnam quarantines commune of 10,000 over coronavirus
There are 15 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Vietnam, five of them in Son Loi commune
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Dr Mirza confirms full recovery of Pakistani students affected by coronavirus in China
Medical experts are present at airports to screen the passengers from China, says state minister
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Chinese public dial in for support as coronavirus takes mental toll
More than 300 hotlines have launched across the country to provide mental health advice related to coronavirus influx
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China transparent in virus response: UN envoy
China drew international condemnation for covering up cases during the 2002-03 SARS outbreak
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Three Pakistanis in China cured of virus: embassy
PM directs FO, Overseas Pakistanis ministry to assist students stuck in Wuhan
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CDC confirms 14th US case of coronavirus with patient in San Diego
More than 800 Americans evacuated from China have been placed under quarantine
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China removes party chief of virus epicentre province
His removal comes after Hubei's two most senior health officials were sacked earlier this week
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Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province
Provincial officials begin using a new diagnostic test to look for infections
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Dr Mirza trashes reports of coronavirus patients in Pakistan
SAPM on health says strict vigilance being maintained at airports
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PM Imran directs authorities to do all possible for students stuck in virus-hit Wuhan
SAPM Dr Zafar Mirza says four Pakistani students have fully recovered from coronavirus disease
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Chinese researchers develop detection system for suspected cases of COVID-19
System is similar to the size of a computer mouse and is internally integrated with a precise detection core module
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China debunks 'distorted' sulfur dioxide reading at epidemic epicentre
Data on a foreign weather website allegedly pointed to heightened levels of sulfur dioxide around Wuhan
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Every little bit counts: Comoros donates €100 to China to help fight coronavirus
World Health Organisation urges global unity to combat the grave threat