A leading expert has claimed that the Wuhan coronavirus could infect 60% of the world. As the world escalates its fight against the disease - China has removed key functionaries in Hubei. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest updates.

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The total number of deaths on the mainland reached 1,016 in the 24 hours until midnight, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Death toll rises to 1,016

The coronavirus outbreak has triggered a flood of rumours and misinformation. Social media posts and whatsapp forwards have created a sense of fear.

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In a letter to Xi Jinping - Prime Minister Modi offered India's assistance to deal with the coronavirus. How can India help China? Should India help China?

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Unable to catch up, Beijing has now ordered a draconian response to tackle the coronavirus.

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A team of UK scientists believe they are one of the first to start animal testing of a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has killed more than 900 people and spread around the world.

A team of UK scientists believe they are one of the first to start animal testing of a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has killed more than 900 people and spread around the world. Researchers at Imperial College London said their ultimate goal was to have an effective and safe way of halting the SARS-like strain's spread by the end of the year. "At the moment we have just put the vaccine that we've generated from these bacteria into mice," Imperial College London researcher Paul McKay said in an interview. Also Read: Coronavirus cure found by Indian Scientist; team leader at CSIRO cultured the first viable batch "We're hoping that over the next few weeks we'll be able to determine the response that we can see in those mice, in their blood, their antibody response to the coronavirus." Scientists across the world are racing to develop a way to stamp out a new strain of a well-known virus that has been successfully combatted in the past. Imperial College London said it cannot be sure how advanced other teams' research is at the moment, but the animal tests they began running Monday were one of the first. Also Watch: Coronavirus Outbreak: Death toll rises to 1,016 Britain has recorded eight cases and been forced to shut down two branches of a medical centre in the southeast city of Brighton where at least two staff members tested positive. But coming up with a vaccine is a laborious process that usually involves years of animal testing and clinal trials on humans. Regulators must then make sure that the vaccine is both sufficiently safe and effective to be mass-produced. Imperial College London hopes that research on the SARS coronavirus nearly two decades ago can speed things up. "We're hoping to be the first to get this particular vaccine into human clinical trials, and that perhaps is our personal goal," McKay said. "Once the phase one trial is complete - which can take a few months to complete - it can be immediately started into an efficacy trial in people, which will also take a few months to complete," McKay added. "So, perhaps by the end of this year, there will be a viable tested vaccine that would be suitable for use in people." Collaborative race Much of the world's current research into the new strain is being funded through the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The group was formed at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos to help drug companies and universities join forces and stamp out dangerous and preventable diseases. Imperial College London is not working with any of the current teams partnering with CEPI and requires its sources of funding. Its scientists hope that successful animal testing can help secure investments that allow clinical trials to start sometime between June and August. McKay said it would be unfair to say that the various universities and companies are competing to become the first to develop a vaccine. "There's been so much cross-sharing with all of this information - I mean the Chinese, as soon as the genome was sequenced, they shared it freely with everyone in the world," he noted. "So to put it in a competitive sense is probably not accurate. I would say that it’s a collaborative race."

China virus vaccine trials commence on mice by UK scientists

The death toll in mainland China topped 1,016, according to Chinese state media. One death each has been reported Hong Kong and the Philippines. The number of infections in mainland China reached almost 42,300

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The number of deaths due to China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 722, surpassing the toll from the SARS outbreak on the mainland and Hong Kong almost two decades ago. More than 34,500 confirmed infections reported across the country.

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More than 900 people have now died in mainland China from the coronavirus that emerged in the central city of Wuhan at the end of last year with the World Health Organization (WHO) deploying a team to the country to investigate the outbreak.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll from nCoV surges to 908

The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak has now surpassed that of the severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, epidemic nearly two decades ago, as the number of fatalities reaches 900

Coronavirus deaths exceeds that of SARS

More than 900 people have now died in mainland China from the coronavirus that emerged in the central city of Wuhan at the end of last year with the World Health Organization (WHO) deploying a team to the country to investigate the outbreak. More than 80 Chinese city governments have launched some form of quarantine measures.

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China is racing against time to contain coronavirus outbreak and has introduced several lockdown measures to control the virus outbreak. But these measures have come at a cost.

China is racing against time to contain coronavirus outbreak and has introduced several lockdown measures to control the virus outbreak. But these measures have come at a cost. A shocking video of a family being forcibly being taken away from their apartment for quarantine has emerged. The video shows people who had refused to self-quarantine being forcibly taken away from an apartment by local officials in the city of Kunshan. A man and a woman can be seen being dragged away by officials in protective suits. And behind them, a man can be seen lying on the ground trying to resist, before he is lifted by authorities and carried downstairs. China is dealing with this outbreak on a war footing and the person leading this effort is china's Vice Premier Sun Chunlan. "There must be no deserters...Or they will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame forever." Chunlan was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that authorities are going from house to house and individually conducting fever checks on people. They are also rounding up patients and warehousing them -- sometimes forcefully. The problem with quarantine centres is that they seldom have treatment facilities. They are meant to isolate patients. Not necessarily cure them. The transport restrictions present another challenge -- shortage of supplies. If vehicles are not allowed to enter Wuhan, it becomes difficult to re-stock pharmacies, supermarkets and hospitals. The situation is quite similar across the Hubei province where 50 million people reside. China is also trying to win the narrative war on social media. Weibo and Tencent -- the 2 internet giants in China are reportedly being regulated to reflect the government's position.

China resorts to 'wartime' measures to stop coronavirus in Wuhan

The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to 811 in China, surpassing fatalities in the Sars in 2002-2003.&nbsp;

The number of confirmed cases has reached a whopping 37,198 across the world with more 2,600 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

France has announced five new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-five-british-nationalsm-four-adults-one-child-infected-at-french-ski-resort-279492">cases of the coronavirus</a>, taking a total number of those infected in the country to 11. French Prime Minister Eduardo Philippe called an emergency meeting as the new cases emerged.&nbsp;

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The five new cases are British citizens who are on holiday in France.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-us-still-waiting-on-chinas-approval-to-send-experts-to-join-the-who-team-279493">British tourists</a> reportedly stayed in the same ski resort where an infected Singapore national stayed.

Meanwhile, the US embassy has reported the first American casualty in the ongoing outbreak. A 60-year old woman who was being treated at a hospital in Wuhan passed away earlier today.

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has said that the territory is facing an acute shortage of masks and other preventive medical gear.

She said Hong Kong did not have enough masks to keep up the supply for over a month. 
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The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to 811 in China, surpassing fatalities in the Sars in 2002-2003. The number of confirmed cases has reached a whopping 37,198 across the world with more 2,600 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to 811 in China, surpassing fatalities in the Sars in 2002-2003. The number of confirmed cases has reached a whopping 37,198 across the world with more 2,600 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. France has announced five new cases of the coronavirus, taking a total number of those infected in the country to 11. French Prime Minister Eduardo Philippe called an emergency meeting as the new cases emerged. × The five new cases are British citizens who are on holiday in France. The British tourists reportedly stayed in the same ski resort where an infected Singapore national stayed. Meanwhile, the US embassy has reported the first American casualty in the ongoing outbreak. A 60-year old woman who was being treated at a hospital in Wuhan passed away earlier today. Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has said that the territory is facing an acute shortage of masks and other preventive medical gear. She said Hong Kong did not have enough masks to keep up the supply for over a month.

Coronavirus global death toll overtakes Sars epidemic fatalities

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As the outbreak of novel coronavirus has lead to the death of more than 700 Chinese nationals, aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday said that foreigners who went to China on or after January 15 will not be allowed to enter India.

As the outbreak of novel coronavirus has lead to the death of more than 700 Chinese nationals, aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday said that foreigners who went to China on or after January 15 will not be allowed to enter India. The DGCA, in its circular to airlines on Saturday, reiterated that all visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended. However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) clarified, "These visa restrictions will not apply to aircrew, who may be Chinese nationals or other foreign nationalities coming from China." "Foreigners who have been to China on or after January 15, 2020, are not allowed to enter India from any air, land or seaport, including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or Indo-Myanmar land borders," the DGCA said. Among Indian airlines, IndiGo and Air India have suspended all of their flights between the two countries. SpiceJet continues to fly on Delhi-Hong Kong route. On February 1 and 2, Air India conducted two special flights to Chinese city of Wuhan, epicentre of the outbreak, evacuating 647 Indians and seven Maldivians. Till date, three Indians have tested positive for novel coronavirus. PTI DSP KJ 02082309 NNNN

Coronavirus: Foreigners who went to China after January 15 not allowed to enter India, says DGCA

Coronavirus Outbreak: 86 new casualties reported overnight

In a bid to stop deadly coronavirus from spreading, Hong Kong government has announced several punitive measures including jail term for those defying the quarantine measures.&nbsp;

Everyone arriving from mainland China has to go through a two-week quarantine period, the government said and those failing to comply with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-citizen-dies-of-coronavirus-in-chinas-wuhanus-embassy-spokesman-in-beijing-279399">new measure</a>, may face&nbsp;jail term or hefty fine.&nbsp;

The new measure also applies to travellers coming from other countries who had been to mainland China in the past 14 days.&nbsp;

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Hong Kong residents will be allowed to quarantine themselves at home while foreigners must stay in hotels or their arranged accommodations.&nbsp;

Those who don't observe the quarantine could face up to six months in jail.

Amid protesters'&nbsp;demand&nbsp;to shut down of the border with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/toyota-keeps-china-plant-output-stopped-through-february-16-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-279291">mainland China</a>, the Hong Kong administration has refused to seal the border completely.&nbsp;

The protesters have refused to back down as they continue to raise their demands. The strike was called by 6,500 member - workers' union who have five demands viz., the government to fully close the border with mainland China, facilitate the proper distribution of masks among the public., ensure that frontline medical workers have adequate supplies and protection, provide enough isolation wards for patients and lastly -- the strike would result in no negative reprisals against medical staff. &nbsp;

The union has vowed to continue the strike if their demands are not met.

In a bid to stop deadly coronavirus from spreading, Hong Kong government has announced several punitive measures including jail term for those defying the quarantine measures.

In a bid to stop deadly coronavirus from spreading, Hong Kong government has announced several punitive measures including jail term for those defying the quarantine measures. Everyone arriving from mainland China has to go through a two-week quarantine period, the government said and those failing to comply with the new measure, may face jail term or hefty fine. The new measure also applies to travellers coming from other countries who had been to mainland China in the past 14 days. Watch | Coronavirus Outbreak: 86 new casualties reported overnight × Hong Kong residents will be allowed to quarantine themselves at home while foreigners must stay in hotels or their arranged accommodations. Those who don't observe the quarantine could face up to six months in jail. Amid protesters' demand to shut down of the border with mainland China, the Hong Kong administration has refused to seal the border completely. The protesters have refused to back down as they continue to raise their demands. The strike was called by 6,500 member - workers' union who have five demands viz., the government to fully close the border with mainland China, facilitate the proper distribution of masks among the public., ensure that frontline medical workers have adequate supplies and protection, provide enough isolation wards for patients and lastly -- the strike would result in no negative reprisals against medical staff. The union has vowed to continue the strike if their demands are not met.

Hong Kong announces punitive measures as it races against time to contain coronavirus

In what appeared to be the first death of an American from the outbreak, a 60-year old US citizen diagnosed with coronavirus died at Jinyintan Hospital in China's Wuhan on February 6, Reuters reported quoting a US embassy spokesman in Beijing.

In what appeared to be the first death of an American from the outbreak, a 60-year old US citizen diagnosed with coronavirus died at Jinyintan Hospital in China's Wuhan on February 6, Reuters reported quoting a US embassy spokesman in Beijing. "We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss," the spokesman reportedly told Reuters on Saturday. "Out of respect for the family's privacy, we have no further comment," he further said. As of noon Thursday, there had been 19 cases of foreigners infected with the coronavirus, of which two had been discharged from hospital and 17 were being quarantined and treated, Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman at the Chinese foreign ministry, told reporters at a regular briefing last Thursday. × At least 722 people have died from the virus in China while more than 34,000 have been infected, according to the latest official figures. Two people have died from the virus outside the mainland: a man from Wuhan in the Philippines and a 39-year-old man in Hong Kong, reported news agency AFP. The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that 19 foreigners have been infected in China, and two of them have recovered. The ministry refused to disclose their nationalities. (With inputs from agencies)

US citizen dies of coronavirus in China's Wuhan:US embassy spokesman in Beijing 

Tencent denies showing real nCoV death toll

The number of deaths due to China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 722, surpassing the toll from the SARS outbreak on the mainland and Hong Kong almost two decades ago. More than 34,500 confirmed infections reported across the country. Thousands of people are in quarantine across the globe. Let's take a look at how life is like inside quarantine camps.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Life inside quarantine camps

The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday (February 7) with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000.

Death toll from coronavirus in China rises to 638

The United States encouraged the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (February 6) to "engage directly with Taiwan public health authorities" in the fight against coronavirus.

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The Chinese doctor who had flagged the possibility of coronavirus outbreak in December 2019 died in the early morning on Friday (February 7). Li Wenliang's death was reported by the Wuhan Central Hospital, a little after 3 am local time in China.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs of India on Thursday (February 6) confirmed that all 645 Indian evacuees from Wuhan, China have been tested negative for coronavirus.

645 Indian evacuees from Wuhan test negative

Platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about the coronavirus outbreak have been launched by Chinese tech giants to help the nation win against this virulent outbreak.

Platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about the coronavirus outbreak have been launched by Chinese tech giants to help the nation win against this virulent outbreak. China has seen dozens of outbreaks of the 2019-nCoV which has killed 636 people and infected more than 29,000. 24 other nations have confirmed cases of the virus, including the US, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. This digital aid comes in the form of apps and platforms that map recent infections, provide the latest updates about the epidemic, and facilitate free online doctor consultations. Providing solutions to virus-related questions with the help of AI is the PRC's new approach at helping the citizens help each other. Also Read: Why coronavirus' death toll still on rise? | Ground Report from Hong Kong Following are some of the apps: Virus-tracking in real-time Tech companies NoSugarTech and Qihoo 360 collaborated to develop a tracking platform that lets users check whether they have recently travelled near any confirmed infected people. Public-verified sources such as state-owned media reports and local government websites provide the data. Baidu - Free consultations from doctors online [ Baidu's company logo is seen at its headquarters in Beijing (Courtesy: Reuters) ] The platform aims to ease panic among people and save hospitals from overcrowding by encouraging people with minor illnesses to consult doctors online, completely free of cost. Online health care services such as Ping An Good Doctor and WeDoctor have partnered with Baidu to integrate their resources into the platform and enhance the efficiency of consultations. AI-powered Queries - Alibaba Damo Academy, a research institute of Alibaba, developed an AI-powered public health service tool that provides information related to the virus. First deployed by the government of Zhejiang province on January 27, the app uses voice recognition and other AI-related integrations to provide solutions to queries such as locations of nearby hospitals or deciding upon a medically-approved face mask.

Chinese tech giants launch platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about nCoV

China's National Health Commission held a press briefing on the coronavirus outbreak. The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped to 638. The infected cases rose to 31,000 in China as the virus continues to spread in China. Chinese officials said in the briefing that they are trying to reduce the infection rate.

China's National Health Commission: Trying to reduce the infection rate

The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak has now reached 638 just in mainland China. The infected cases rose to more than 31,000 in China as the virus continues to spread. Chinese officials said in the briefing that they are trying to reduce the infection rate.

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