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Community-based prevention measures important to curbing pneumonia spread: China health authorities
Chinese health authorities on Monday stressed all-around community-based efforts to prevent and control the spread of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Coronavirus: China extends Lunar New Year holiday as death toll rises to 80
China extended its Lunar New Year holiday three more days to discourage people from traveling as it tries to contain the spread of a viral illness that has caused 80 deaths, the government said Monday.
Coronavirus in China: Govt considering temporary travel ban
In the wake of the outbreak of coronavirus there, the government is considering a temporary ban on travel to and from China as a precautionary measure, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said on Sunday.
Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 56 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
California patient is 3rd US case of new virus from China
A patient in Southern California is the third person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China, health officials said.
China temporarily bans wildlife trade in wake of outbreak
Chinese authorities announced a temporary ban on the trade of wild animals Sunday following a viral outbreak in Wuhan, saying they will "severely investigate and punish" violators.
1.23 bln viewers watch China's 2020 Spring Festival gala
A total of 1.23 billion viewers from China and overseas watched a 2020 Spring Festival gala show staged and televised by the China Media Group (CMG) Friday evening, the CMG said Sunday.
WHO calls for concerted efforts to fight infectious coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said the coronavirus outbreak in China is a sign that every country needs to be ready to timely detect and manage outbreaks of any type.
China virus outbreak revives calls to stop wildlife trade
The outbreak of a new virus linked to a wildlife market in central China is prompting renewed calls for enforcement of laws against the trade in and consumption of exotic species.
Tech innovation becoming engine of China's software, IT sector
China's software and information technology (IT) sector is increasingly driven by technology innovation, an industrial survey showed.