The Wuhan coronavirus is spreading faster outside China. South Korea, Italy, Iran and Japan are the new hotspots for the disease. This report tells you how countries around the world are battling the coronavirus.

Gravitas: The Coronavirus is spreading faster outside China

Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday, with many holding online services instead, as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings as 586 new coronavirus infections took the tally to 3,736 cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak: South korea cases pass 3700 | WION Exclusive Report

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. The United States has now got the first fatality due to coronavirus. The 50-year-old man had health conditions which aggravated condition, the man had no contact with anyone who had travelled to the virus hit nations.

Coronavirus kills 50-year-old man in Washington

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. Watch WION's report to know what life looks like in China now.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What life looks like in China

Iran continues to face global criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. A report published by BBC's Persian wing claims that the actual death toll in the country could be as high as 210. This is six times higher than what the government in Iran reported.

Report claims coronavirus death toll in Iran to be 210

How is Wuhan, the city with a population of 11 million fighting an unprecedented defensive battle against the novel coronavirus? Watch report:

How is Wuhan fighting Covid-19, WION-CGTN report

Iran's Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar has contracted coronavirus according to state media reports. The news comes days after the country's deputy health minister tested positive for the deadly virus. So fat 26 Iranians have died due to coronavirus. That is the highest death toll outside China.

Iran Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar contracts Covid-19

There is no denying that major global events are now feeling the impact of this outbreak. The coronavirus is taking the toll over the festive season too. The carnival in Brazil was cut short, there was panic in the country after the first case of the Wuhan virus was confirmed. Watch report:

Global events feel impact of Coronavirus, Takes toll over the festive season

Italy has reported about 17 deaths and more than 600 cases of the deadly Coronavirus. The northern province of Lombardy remains the worst affected. Watch report:

17 dead, 655 infected by Covid-19 in Italy

A group of masked men raise their voices to make themselves understood as they play cards out on the street in San Fiorano, close to a chemist. Taking precautions against coronavirus has become second nature in this small town closed off to the outside world, but the men simply can't stay behind closed doors anymore.

Lockdown: Playing Superman and cards to while away time in quarantine

South Korea has reported 256 new coronavirus cases with a total passing to 2000. Watch WION's ground report from Seoul.

South Korea reports 2,022 positive cases of Coronavirus

South Korea remains the worst affected country outside Mainland China due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Overnight the country 256 new cases. A total of 2022 cases have been tested positive from the virus. Watch report:

South Korea worst-hit after Mainland China, School exams postponed

India has rescued another group of Indians and foreign nationals from the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan. Evacuees have now been sent to the Indo-Tibetian border police facility in New Delhi.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Air India, IAF evacuates Indians and foreign nationals from Wuhan

The coronavirus has now reached Pakistan. The Health Minister of Pakistan has confirmed the first two cases of the novel coronavirus in Pakistan. The Health Minister of Pakistan tweeted, "I can confirm first two cases of coronavirus in Pakistan. Both cases are being taken care of according to clinical standard protocols & both of them are stable," Mirza who is an advisor to Pakistan PM Imran Khan tweeted, adding, "No need to panic, things are under control."

Pakistan Health Minister confirms 2 cases of coronavirus

The US President Donald Trump placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the U.S. response to the looming global health crisis. Nearly three months after the spread of coronavirus, the reported cases of the coronavirus has now spiked to over 81,000 worldwide. New cases in China are declining while the rest of the world is reeling under the outbreak.

Donald Trump picks Pence to head coronavirus response team

Nearly three months after the spread of coronavirus, the reported cases of the coronavirus has now spiked to over 81,000 worldwide. New cases in China are declining while the rest of the world is reeling under the outbreak.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What measures United States is taking against coronavirus?

Saudi Arabia has stopped excursions to the holy sites of Mecca and Medina over coronavirus fears. Saudi has issued the ban to counter the risk of spread of the coronavirus infection.

Saudi Arabia bans pilgrims' entry over coronavirus fears

The coronavirus has now reached Pakistan. The Health Minister of Pakistan has confirmed the first two cases of the novel coronavirus in Pakistan. The Health Minister of Pakistan tweeted, "I can confirm the first two cases of coronavirus in Pakistan. Both cases are being taken care of according to clinical standard protocols & both of them are stable," Mirza who is an advisor to Pakistan PM Imran Khan tweeted, adding, "No need to panic, things are under control."

Coronavirus in Iran holds threat to Pakistan | Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy, Iran and South Korea have emerged as a new hotbed of coronavirus outside China. Nearly three months after the spread of coronavirus, the reported cases of the coronavirus has now spiked to over 81,000 worldwide. New cases in China are declining while the rest of the world is reeling under the outbreak.

Coronavirus Outbreak: South Korea reports more than 1,595 cases

Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian Health Minister briefs media on evacuation operations undertaken

Several European nations have reported their first cases of the coronavirus. The virus continues to spread from Italy, which has become a coronavirus hotbed. Italy is one of the worst coronaviruses hit country outside China.

Virus spreads from Italy to EU nations

The reported cases of the coronavirus have now spiked to over 80,000 worldwide. While at least 2,700 people are already killed. In this segment of WION, we bring to you ground report from China's coronavirus-hit Wuhan city.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Ground report on coronavirus from Wuhan | WION-CGTN Partnership

Several European nations have reported their first cases of the coronavirus. The virus continues to spread from Italy, which has become a coronavirus hotbed. Italy is one of the worst coronavirus hit country outside China.

Coronavirus Outbreak: European nations report their first cases

Shoppers in Italy rushed to the supermarkets to stock up with basic products amid fears of coronavirus.

WION Wallet: Coronavirus outbreak causes panic in Italy

The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on February 26 called for sports and cultural events to be scrapped or curtailed for two weeks because of coronavirus. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics could also be cancelled.

WION Wallet: Japanese economy contracts 6.3% in Oct-Dec quarter

The death toll of the deadly coronavirus has reached to 2469 with more than 77,000 cases around the world. New hotbeds of COVID-19 are emerging around the world with South Korea, Iran and Italy recording a spike in infections. Watch report:

Coronavirus death toll surges to 2, 469

The death toll from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak has now reached 2,442 with more than 77,000 people infected around the world.

Coronavirus Outbreak: More than 77,000 people infected around the world

The Indian government has issued a travel advisory for citizens amid coronavirus outbreak. The Indian government has advised people to avoid non-essential travel to Singapore. The universal screening at some airports is now being planned.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian govt issues fresh travel advisory

As the coronavirus continues to spread there is a lot of misinformation that is doing rounds with it. The United States has blamed Russia for leading the disinformation campaign.

Coronavirus Outbreak: US blames Russia for fueling disinformation

Source have told WION, that China is deliberately delaying granting clearance to an Indian flight which will carry out evacuation operation in Wuhan.

News Alert: China delaying clearance to Indian flight for evacuation operation

Italy has reported the first European casualty from the coronavirus outbreak. 78-year old Adriano Trevisan was hospitalised 10 days ago for a completely unrelated health condition, Adriano was diagnosed with coronavirus based on preliminary tests.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy reports first European casualty

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