New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand confirmed its first coronavirus case Friday, saying a recent arrival from Iran who…
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Japan PM defends school closure plan despite critics
by Kyoko HASEGAWA / Karyn NISHIMURA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's prime minister on Friday defended his call for schools…
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Italy urges tourists not to cancel as confusion surrounds tally
by Ella IDE / Alexandria SAGE ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy urged tourists spooked by the new coronavirus Thursday not…
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Nigeria confirms first coronavirus case, first in sub-Saharan Africa: minister
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Nigeria on Friday announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa. "The…
4 years ago
South Korea coronavirus cases pass 2,000: authorities
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported 256 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking its total -- the highest…
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Japan at ‘crossroads’ on virus outbreak, expert warns
by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan is at a "crossroads" in its bid to prevent a major coronavirus…
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Iran coronavirus deaths jump to 26, top officials infected
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- The coronavirus epidemic in Iran has cost 26 lives, the health ministry announced Thursday, with a…
4 years ago
Virus enigma: Experts ask why Africa seems to have few cases
by Susan NJANJI with African bureaux JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- The coronavirus is spreading fast beyond its China birthplace…
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California bracing for spread of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- California said Thursday it was monitoring some 8,400 people for the new coronavirus, after…
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First case of coronavirus confirmed in The Netherlands
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The first case of coronavirus in the Netherlands was detected on Thursday, in a patient…
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