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China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000
The daily death toll in China from a new virus topped 100 for the first time, pushing the total fatalities above 1,000 Tuesday as the World Health Organization announced a new name for the disease caused by the virus.
China reaffirms support for Palestinian cause in wake of US Mideast plan
A Chinese envoy on Tuesday reiterated China's firm support for the Palestinian people's just cause to restore their legitimate national rights, in the wake of the unveiling of a controversial US Middle East peace plan.
FM mourns coronavirus deaths in China
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday expressed deep condolences at the loss of lives due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan city and other places in China.
China introduces novel coronavirus close contact detection app
China has rolled out a mobile app "close contact detector," enabling people to check whether they were at the risk of catching the novel coronavirus.
US funneling flights from China to 11 airports
The acting head of U.S. Homeland Security says the U.S. is taking the necessary steps to protect Americans with a "multilayered strategy" at air, land and maritime ports of entry to stem the spread of the new virus.
NYC Lunar New Year parade showcases support for China, Wuhan
Signs of support for the Chinese city at the center of a global virus outbreak marked floats at the Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's Chinatown on Sunday as brightly colored puppets made their way through the streets in front of crowds of onlookers.
Chinese Ministry will ensure supply of essential goods
The Ministry of Commerce in China will step up efforts to relocate and replenish living materials in major cities as workers across China started returning from the Spring Festival travel rush, said an official during a press conference on Sunday.
France confirms 5 new cases of virus
France has confirmed five additional cases of the new virus spreading from China, including one child.
China's central bank supports epidemic control via facilitating bond issuance
China's central bank said Friday that it will take measures to support financial institutions in issuing various financial bonds to aid the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Experts scramble, but new virus vaccine may not come in time
The flu-like virus that exploded from China has researchers worldwide once again scrambling to find a vaccine against a surprise health threat, with no guarantee one will arrive in time.