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WHO chief says world on verge of reaching 100,000 COVID-19 cases
A total of 98,023 COVID-19 cases have been reported globally so far, including 3,380 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said here on Friday, noting "we are now on the verge of reaching 100,000 confirmed cases."
Calling novel coronavirus "China virus" extremely irresponsible: FM spokesperson
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday slammed some media organizations that had called the novel coronavirus "China virus," saying the wording was "extremely irresponsible."
Egypt confirms first novel coronavirus case
The first case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Egypt, the health ministry announced on Friday.
WHO details tips on how to wear surgical mask
The World Health Organization (WHO) has offered the following advice on when and how to use a surgical mask properly amid the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Xi talks with Trump over phone on novel coronavirus outbreak
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke over phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday morning.
Bangladesh has ‘15 lakh’ cancer patients, ‘1.5 lakh’ die each year
There are around 15 lakh cancer patients in Bangladesh with 1.5 lakh of them dying each year, said an expert here on Tuesday.
WHO official praises China's "proactive" response to coronavirus outbreak
A senior official of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday praised China for its "proactive" effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Malaysia confident in China's ability to beat novel coronavirus: FM
Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Saturday that the Malaysian government believes that China is fully capable of winning the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak at an early date.
Returnees from China to remain under observation: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said the government will keep those who will return to Bangladesh under observation before China lifts the ongoing 14-day restriction to avoid any risk.
Coronavirus: Australian scientists first to recreate virus outside China
Scientists in Australia have become the first to recreate the new coronavirus outside of China in what they have called a "significant breakthrough", reports BBC.