China reports no new domestic virus cases for first time, but 34 imported
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Thursday reported no new domestic cases of the coronavirus for the first time since…
6 years ago
Asia
Iran’s Rouhani defends virus response despite no lockdown
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended the response to the new coronavirus outbreak by his…
6 years ago
Japan expands entry ban, quarantine over virus
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's prime minister said Wednesday the country will expand quarantine measures and a ban on entry…
6 years ago
Iran says, 147 new virus deaths bring total to 1,135
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran said Wednesday that the novel coronavirus has killed 147 more people, a new single-day record…
6 years ago
WHO says, ‘aggressive’ action needed in SEAsia to stop virus
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called for "aggressive" action in Southeast Asia to combat the fast-spreading…
6 years ago
Turkey confirms first coronavirus death
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey confirmed its first novel coronavirus-related death on Tuesday as the number of cases in the…
6 years ago
South Korea dials up virus testing with hospital ‘phone booths’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A South Korean hospital has introduced phone booth-style coronavirus testing facilities that allow medical staff…
6 years ago
Russia begins testing potential coronavirus vaccine
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian scientists have begun to test vaccine prototypes for the new coronavirus, and plan to present…
6 years ago
Iran says, 135 new virus deaths take total to 988
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran announced on Tuesday another 135 deaths from the novel coronavirus, bringing the overall toll to…
6 years ago
Egypt quarantines 300 families in village after virus deaths
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- Egypt has placed over 300 families under quarantine in a Delta village to stem the spread…
6 years ago
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