Doctor who alerted world about coronavirus dies of it as China’s death toll surpasses 630

Li Wenliang contracted the virus while working at Wuhan Central Hospital BEIJING, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Chinese doctor, among the first to raise the alert about China’s new coronavirus, himself died from the pathogen on Friday, emphasizing the depth of a worsening crisis that has killed at least 630…

Equatorial Guinea donates $2m to China to help combat coronavirus

President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea and Xi Jinping of China MALABO, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Equatorial Guinea has announced a solidarity contribution of $2 million to China over the rampaging coronavirus outbreak.The decision was reached after a cabinet meeting this week. It was chaired by President…

Update: Another 41 on Japan cruise have new coronavirus – minister

TOKYO, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Another 41 people on board a cruise ship off Japan’s coast have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus, Japan’s health minister said on Friday. The new cases raise the number of confirmed infections on board the ship to at least 61, said Katsunobu…

Update: China virus death toll hits 636, more than 30,000 infected

BEIJING, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The official Chinese death toll from thecoronavirus outbreak rose on Friday to 636, with the government saying total infections had climbed past 30,000. The toll was raised by 73 new deaths from the epidemic, the NationalHealth Commission said in its daily update. Another 3,143 new…

EU states urge justice in Myanmar at UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council’s EU member states called for Myanmar to bring to justice those who have carried out human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims. France, Estonia, Germany and Belgium urged Myanmar to comply with measures meant to prevent genocide set forth by the…

Global fears rise as more China virus cases found on cruise ship

BEIJING, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s coronavirus crisis deepened onThursday with the death toll soaring to 563, as thousands of people trappedon quarantined cruise ships added to global panic about the epidemic. More than 28,000 people have now been infected across China as authorities struggle to contain the outbreak despite…

Bangladesh seeks EU support for Rohingya repatriation

ROME, Feb 7 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought continued support of the European Union (EU) including Italy to ensure safe, dignified and sustainable return of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas. “The Bangladesh prime minister also expressed thanks to the EU including Italy for their support to the…

China’s Tianjin restricts entry, exit to homes to prevent coronavirus spread

BEIJING, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s northern city of Tianjin began on Thursday restricting the entry and exit of people from residential compounds and villages to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the official People’s Daily reported. Tianjin is following the example of several other major cities including Beijing…

Russia to coordinate efforts with Turkey, Iran on Syria’s Idlib

MOSCOW, Feb 7 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russia will continue close coordination with Turkey and Iran to achieve lasting stability and security in Syria’s Idlib, where violence has surged dangerously, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. “We reaffirm our commitment to the agreements and mutual understandings reached within the Astana format, providing for…

Iran sentences man to death for spying for the CIA

TEHRAN, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran’s top court has confirmed a death sentence for a man convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Amir Rahimpour “earned a lot of money” to pass on information about Iran’s nuclear programme to the US, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said. He added that “two…
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