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Coronavirus: China begins daily disinfection of Wuhan City

The Chinese government on Sunday started to disinfect the city of Wuhan twice a…

U.S. offers $100m to China, other countries impacted by coronavirus

The United States stands ready to spend up to $100 million to assist China…

Coronavirus: China scientists identify pangolin as possible host

Chinese researchers said on Friday that the coronavirus outbreak in China could have spread…

Trump, Xi reaffirm backing of phase I trade deal

U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday reaffirmed their backing…

Coronavirus: Toyota suspends re-opening factories in China

Japanese car-maker Toyota decided on Friday to keep all of its factories in China…

Coronavirus: Chinese doctor who issued early warning dies

A doctor who became a hero in China after sounding the alarm earlier on…

Coronavirus: WHO, ACDC, other partners ramp up support for Nigeria

The Africa Centre for Disease Control (ACDC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other…

Woman pretends she has coronavirus to scare off rapist

A Chinese woman scared off a burglar who tried to rape her as she…

Gates Foundation announces $100 million for coronavirus response

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced an increase in its commitment to containing…

Coronavirus: Uganda, Tanzania pledge support to China

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni and Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Wednesday pledged their  countries’…

Baby diagnosed with coronavirus 30 hours after birth

A baby in China’s epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus…

Coronavirus: Death toll now over 500 as WHO says no known effective treatment for infection

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in mainland China rose to 490 as…

Australia confirms 14th coronavirus case

Australia has confirmed its 14th case of the coronavirus. Dr Jeannette Young, the chief…

Britain asks citizens to leave China

Britain on Tuesday told its citizens to leave China if they could, saying the…

Coronavirus: Chinese embassy clarifies suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria has clarified reports that…