The three new virus cases on the Japan cruise ship were out of six total new test results that came back today (from NHK)
U.S. CDC says *five* people at Travis AFB north of San Francisco who arrived on two evacuation flights from Wuhan, China are "symptomatic" of coronavirus - but have not been officially diagnosed. There are 234 people quarantined at that base. @CBSNews is on site
2 month agoFirst morning since 14 days of mandatory quarantine came in force at HK port of Shenzhen Bay. It's been two hours since the checkpoint opens at 6.30am and under 10 people have arrived in HK. This is immigration officials going to work
3 more people diagnosed with coronavirus on cruise ship near Tokyo, raising ship's total to 64
2 month agoThe total number of confirmed cases in China has risen to 34546, adding more than 3399. The number of suspected cases is at 27657, adding 4214 more cases. The death toll is at 722, adding 86. The number of recovered is at 2050
The UAE announces two new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 7 on its soil
Japanese researchers estimate that at least half of new infections of coronavirus occur while the first patient is not showing symptoms yet - Kyodo
Hubei province reports 2841 new virus cases (up from 2447 yesterday), 81 new deaths (up from 69 yesterday), and 1985 new cases in Wuhan (up from 1501 yesterday)
2 month agoFour passengers on Friday were taken to a hospital after their cruise ship arrived in Bayonne, New Jersey, for evaluation for a coronavirus
Both State Dept. chartered planes that evacuated 300 Americans from China are currently holding in Vancouver, Canada and Travis Air Force Base in California due to two "persons of interest," one on each plane, who show symptoms of coronavirus: U.S. officials close to CDC say
Two new coronavirus confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, a total of 26
WHO: We warn of the dangers of an increase in cases of coronavirus
Wuhan will add 5,400 new beds for coronavirus patients with mild symptoms as five schools will be transformed into designated medical centers, Hu Yabo, executive vice-mayor of Wuhan, says at a press conference
2 month agoKhabarovsk authorities ordered mandatory protective masks for public services workers starting 10th February
Turkish health minister says Turkey stopped imports of all livestock and animal fats from China
2 month agoMap of locations where passengers on the cruise ship outside Japan, where 61 have been confirmed to have contracted coronavirus, were present on January 31
2 month agoThe Taiwan government sent a coronavirus national alert, reminding people that if they had been to certain areas between 6 am and 5:30 pm on January 31 and if they had felt feverish or had respiratory symptoms, they should take a precautionary health management until Feb 14
Reuters: Senior WHO official says the "unnecessary profiling" of individuals outside of China based on ethnicity is utterly unacceptable and needs to stop
A U.S.-chartered flight with about 50 Canadians aboard has landed in Vancouver. The plane is headed to the U.S. after dropping the Canadians off. The Canadians will board a charter plane bound for CFB Trenton, where they will join others in quarantine
2 month agoSeveral ambulances just pulled up to the cruise ship. — Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise ship docked 30 minutes ago in Bayonne New Jersey. Some passengers will be screened for coronavirus
2 month agoMultiple ambulances pulling up at RoyalCarribean cruise ship with 2 dozen nationals, who need to be evaluated for CoronaVirus.
2 month agoRoyalCarribean Anthem Of The Seas pulling in to port in Bayonne w possible Corona Virus fears. 1-2 dozen Chinese Nationals aboard cruise to Bahamas. Reports: they have "pulmonary symptoms" & need to be evaluated.
2 month agoThe Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is back in Bayonne where more than 2 dozen Chinese nationals on board will be screened for the Coronavirus.
Hong Kong says people coming from mainland China will be quarantined for 14 days; those who violate it face up to 6 months in prison or a fine - RTHK
More than 6,000 HK medical workers voted to put a halt to their strike after five days due to the escalating WuhanCoronovirus outbreak, says @appledaily_hk. They had been protesting for a complete border seal & better equipment support
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung confirmed one more confirmed nCoV2019 infection in Hong Kong, bringing the total to 25
2 month agoImage of a grocery store in Belcher's, a luxury development in Hong Kong - stockpiling
3rd possible coronavirus case in New York City comes back negative. The individuals are both under 40 years of age, and one has been hospitalized while the other did not have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization.
2 month agoFollowing several cases of novel coronavirus without any links to previous cases or travel history to mainland China, Singapore raises novel coronavirus risk assessment to DORSCON Orange
Chinese copper traders declare force majeure over coronavirus
WHO: A plane carrying 24 patients will take off from Sanaa as part of the air bridge built by the coalition
2 month agoHong Kong 2nd top official, Matthew Cheung, invites retired govt officials to volunteer to help fight the increasing WuhanCoronavirus epidemic in Hong Kong. So far about two dozens of infection cases have been confirmed. Several have been infected locally. One has died
2 month agoA National Health Commission spokesperson expressed condolence over Dr LiWenliang's death at Friday's press conference
First British national to contract coronavirus had been in Singapore
Coronavirus: 41-year-old infected Singaporean had lohei lunch with colleagues; at least eight quarantined
![Thailand's health minister: Those farang tourists .. we're handing [out masks] and they still refuse. They need to be kicked out of Thailand.](https://health.liveuamap.com/pics/2020/02/07/21956988_0.jpg)
2 month agoThailand's health minister: "Those farang tourists .. we're handing [out masks] and they still refuse. They need to be kicked out of Thailand."
Dozens of Britons are trapped on board a quarantined cruise ship where more than 60 passengers have been diagnosed with coronavirus
194 salespeople from a shopping mall in N China's Tianjin have been put into quarantine after 23 people infected with the coronavirus were found at the mall, leading to about 9,200 entering quarantine
2 month agoGuam denies entry to Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship, citing fears of coronavirus
Shenzhen is now on lockdown
The UK changed its guidance today to start screening pts from 9 countries in Asia after diagnosing nCoV in traveller from Singapore
As of 24:00 on February 6, 2020, Hubei Province has reported 22112 cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infection. 3161(+833) are severe cases and 841(+85) are critically cases
On February 6, 2020, 2447 new cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infection were added in Hubei Province. There were 69 new deaths in the province
The Pentagon is preparing almost a dozen military installations around the country that could be used to house evacuees because of the coronavirus. The bases, both reserve and active duty, are all located near major airports - including Atlanta, DFW, LA, SF, NY, etc
First Italian positive for Coronavirus. It is one of 56 Italians repatriated from Wuhan, quarantined in the military city of Cecchignola
2 month agoRequest from @HHSGov to identify military installations near 11 major airports that could house additional quarantined passengers expected to be supported by @EsperDoD, according to @DeptofDefense.
The Government of Dubai Media Office on Thursday denied rumours that a woman from the Philippines had died in the emirate because of the nCov novel Wuhan coronavirus.
Taiwanese authorities believe a retired couple got the coronavirus on a plane from Hong Kong to Europe
2 month agoPeople's Daily, China: We deeply mourn the death of Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang, who unfortunately got infected with novel Coronavirus while battling with the epidemic. After all-effort rescue, Li passed away on 2:58 am, Feb. 7
Health officials: Four hospitalized after flight from China to MCAS Miramar are in stable condition and being observed
There is confusion over earlier reports that the whisteblowing Chinese doctor Li Wenliang had died. The state-run newspaper that reported his death has deleted its report and claims he is in intensive care in Wuhan in critical condition
WHO to convene global forum of scentists next week to co-ordinate research into coronavirus treatments. Says virus needs to be brought out into the open so the world can stop 'shadow boxing.' Meeting to be held February 11-12
2 month agoChinese doctor Li Wenliang, one of the eight whistleblowers who tried to warn other medics of the coronavirus outbreak but were reprimanded by local police, dies of coronavirus on Thursday in Wuhan, the Global Times has learned
2 month agoA 2nd cruise ship, the World Dream, is docked in Hong Kong under quarantine over coronavirus fears, though 33 crew members with symptoms have tested negative. Dream Cruises tells CBC News that there are 36 Canadian passengers on that ship.
Three new coronavirus confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, a total of 24
2 month agoFurther patient in England has tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of cases in the UK to three. The individual did not acquire this in the UK.
