Overnight there has been a massive hike in the death toll of the deadly coronavirus. Around 425 people have lost their lives around the world and 62 new deaths were reported in China and all the casualties were reported in the Hubei province. WHO has warned all the countries dealing with the coronavirus outbreak by preparing and not by panicking. At a press briefing in Geneva, the Director of 'Global Infections' elaborated about the global collaboration of WHO and Google to narrow down all the information regarding the coronavirus, to avoid the spread of misinformation on the internet.

WION Dispatch: Coronavirus kills 425 people killed around the world, WHO ask countries to not panic

India has evacuated nearly 600 of its citizen's mainly students from Wuhan. Hundreds of Pakistani students are still waiting for help as they are stranded in a city which is a lockdown. These Pakistani's are appealing to their government for help. Two such students spoke to WION. Watch report:

Your Story: Stranded Pakistani students in Wuhan seek help from their govt

The fast spreading outbreak of coronavirus has killed 427 people and threatened the global economy. The World Health Organisation has asked all countries dealing with coronavirus to be prepared and not panic. Watch report:

Fineprint: WHO asks nations dealing with Coronavirus to be prepared, not panic

The Indian state of Kerala has declared a state of emergency as the third case of deadly coronavirus has been confirmed in the state. Another Indian state Karnataka is also observing 63 travellers who have recently come from coronavirus affected countries. Out of them 58 people have been put under isolation at home and one person has been admitted to an isolation ward in the hospital. Watch report:

Fineprint: India confirms 3rd case of Coronavirus in Kerala, Indian govt reviews nCOV preparedness

More figures have been trickling in the deadly Coronavirus and its spread across the world. In the latest Belgium has confirmed its first case. Belgium had evacuated a total of nine people from Wuhan in China, which has been the epicentre of that virus. Among the nine people, one has been tested positive.

Belgium confirms 1st case of Coronavirus

As the deadly Coronavirus spreads the city of Wuhan is under complete lockdown. The government's response has been opaque at times with information very hard to come by. Watch this report to know the inside situation in the city of Wuhan.

What is it like inside the Wuhan lockdown

<p>Under neighbourhood first policy, Indian airline Air India has rescued 7 citizens of Maldives along with 323 Indians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the SARS-like coronavirus.</p>

<p>The information was shared by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7 Maldivians brought back with 323 Indians from Wuhan on the second <a href="https://twitter.com/airindiain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindiain</a> flight today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeighbourhoodFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NeighbourhoodFirst</a> at work again. <a href="https://twitter.com/ibusolih?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ibusolih</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedNasheed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohamedNasheed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/abdulla_shahid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abdulla_shahid</a></p>
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<p>Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid expressed gratitude for the kind gesture taken by the Indian government.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7 Maldivians in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wuhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wuhan</a> are on their way to Delhi on a special <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AirIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AirIndia</a> flight. Upon arrival they will be housed in Delhi for a period of quarantine. Deep gratitude to PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and EM <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a>. Special thanks to Ambassadors <a href="https://twitter.com/VikramMisri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VikramMisri</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sunjaysudhir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sunjaysudhir</a> and their teams</p>
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<p>He said&nbsp;the&nbsp;initiative&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;''historic ties of kinship between the two countries and synergy between the Neighbourhood First and India First policy''.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7 Maldivians along with 323 Indians are being evacuated to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wuhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wuhan</a> by a special <a href="https://twitter.com/airindiain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindiain</a> AI flight.<br />
An action that reflects historic ties of kinship between us, &amp;, synergy between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeighbourhoodFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NeighbourhoodFirst</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFirst</a> policies. <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MoFAmv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoFAmv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EOIBeijing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EOIBeijing</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/zmvhqkPmTL">https://t.co/zmvhqkPmTL</a></p>
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<p>This is the second Air India that was sent to Wuhan to rescue stranded Indian citizens from the epicentre of the novel virus.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/second-air-india-plane-carrying-323-indians-takes-off-from-chinas-wuhan-278090">Second Air India plane carrying 323 Indians takes off from China's Wuhan</a></strong></p>

<p>However, the Chinese government&nbsp;took four days just to grant permission for the evacuation process.</p>

<p>It also expressed displeasure over the advisory issued by India in which it asked its citizens to refrain from travelling to China in order to prevent the deadly virus from spreading.</p>

<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that '' World Health Organisation has not recommended any sort of restrictions regarding travel or trade with China''.</p>

<p>Beijing's envoy to New Delhi, Sun Weidong also tweeted about the matter.</p>

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— Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/China_Amb_India/status/1223595151559254017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wang Yi said that to address transnational public health challenges in this era of globalization, we need to stay objective and rational, and step up communication and coordination.</p>
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<p>Other than India, China has been dissuading US, France and other foreign countries from airlifting their citizens from China.</p>

<p>It fears that such a wide-scale evacuation of foreign nationals from its territory can adversely affect its reputation and undermine the credibility of its claim that is capable of containing the outbreak.</p>

<p>The virus which was detected in December has now spread to the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Britain, India among other countries.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/who-declares-coronavirus-as-global-health-emergency-277634">World Health Organization </a>has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.&nbsp;</p>


Under neighbourhood first policy, Indian airline Air India has rescued 7 citizens of Maldives along with 323 Indians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the SARS-like coronavirus.

Under neighbourhood first policy, Indian airline Air India has rescued 7 citizens of Maldives along with 323 Indians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the SARS-like coronavirus. The information was shared by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on twitter. 7 Maldivians brought back with 323 Indians from Wuhan on the second @airindiain flight today. #NeighbourhoodFirst at work again. @ibusolih @MohamedNasheed @abdulla_shahid — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 2, 2020 × Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid expressed gratitude for the kind gesture taken by the Indian government. 7 Maldivians in #Wuhan are on their way to Delhi on a special #AirIndia flight. Upon arrival they will be housed in Delhi for a period of quarantine. Deep gratitude to PM @narendramodi and EM @DrSJaishankar. Special thanks to Ambassadors @VikramMisri @sunjaysudhir and their teams — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) February 2, 2020 × He said the initiative reflected ''historic ties of kinship between the two countries and synergy between the Neighbourhood First and India First policy''. 7 Maldivians along with 323 Indians are being evacuated to #Delhi from #Wuhan by a special @airindiain AI flight. An action that reflects historic ties of kinship between us, &, synergy between #NeighbourhoodFirst & #IndiaFirst policies. @MEAIndia @MoFAmv @EOIBeijing@PMOIndia https://t.co/zmvhqkPmTL — India in Maldives (@EoIMaldives) February 2, 2020 × This is the second Air India that was sent to Wuhan to rescue stranded Indian citizens from the epicentre of the novel virus. Also read: Second Air India plane carrying 323 Indians takes off from China's Wuhan However, the Chinese government took four days just to grant permission for the evacuation process. It also expressed displeasure over the advisory issued by India in which it asked its citizens to refrain from travelling to China in order to prevent the deadly virus from spreading. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that '' World Health Organisation has not recommended any sort of restrictions regarding travel or trade with China''. Beijing's envoy to New Delhi, Sun Weidong also tweeted about the matter. At yesterday's briefing on the novel coronavirus outbreak, the WHO does not recommend travel or trade restrictions against China. We believe that India and other countries will respect this important recommendation,Wang Yi said. — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) February 1, 2020 × Wang Yi said that to address transnational public health challenges in this era of globalization, we need to stay objective and rational, and step up communication and coordination. — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) February 1, 2020 × Other than India, China has been dissuading US, France and other foreign countries from airlifting their citizens from China. It fears that such a wide-scale evacuation of foreign nationals from its territory can adversely affect its reputation and undermine the credibility of its claim that is capable of containing the outbreak. The virus which was detected in December has now spread to the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Britain, India among other countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.

India rescues seven Maldivians from Wuhan under neighbourhood first policy

International airlines from France, UK, US and India have suspended flights to China over fears of the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The virus is showing no sign of reducing, overnight the death toll climbed to 213 with more than 2000 new cases being reported across the country.

More than 2,000 new Coronavirus cases reported in China, death toll rises to 213

<p>The Wuhan Coronavirus continues to spread and is showing no signs of slowing down. Over 100 people are dead and more than seven thousand cases have been reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) had declared that the outbreak is not yet a global emergency. Now, this outbreak is almost as large as the SARS virus, and is spreading fast.</p>

<p>Who should be blamed for this health crisis - First China refuses to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation and punishes people who bring it up. Then the WHO drags its feet. The result is more deaths and panic across the world.</p>

<p>Apparently, both China and the WHO tried to underplay the extent of this crisis. The WHO made an error in its assessments of the Wuhan Coronavirus. On Monday, they released a 'situational report' on the outbreak. In its report, the WHO admitted that in its reports - it had 'incorrectly summarised the risk for the global level to be moderate'.</p>

<p>Basically, the WHO had earlier said the coronations pose a moderate risk. Some say the WHO is being cautious, But some others accuse it of going slow - a charge that is not being made for the first time - in 2014, the WHO faced severe criticism for downplaying the Ebola epidemic. More than 11 thousand people had died by the time it could be controlled.</p>

<p>Is the WHO treading 'carefully' now - because China is involved? It's possible because declaring a global emergency means economic losses and damage to China's reputation.<br />
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<strong>WATCH: Who's to Blame for Coronavirus Outbreak&nbsp;</strong><br />
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<p>WHO is under pressure, but, by failing to act now it risks failing as an institution for international public health.</p>

<p>This brings us to China, multiple reports now claim that the first signs of this outbreak can be traced back to mid-December. Officials at the local level tried to hide and even cover up the extent of the crisis. Beijing was slow to act and ended up mishandling the outbreak.<br />
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To overcompensate, China is doing what it does best - construction - building hospitals overnight. It is responding with a nationwide mobilisation of resources, but the problem got out of hand and the disease has spread to at least 17 countries now.</p>

<p>It's a deadly mix, a virus that the world knows little about. A government that wants to hide and control everything,&nbsp;and an international health body that is reluctant to act against a big economy.</p>

<p>The WHO has no rule book to deal with a Coronavirus like outbreak from a country like China, which is the world's second-largest economy.</p>

<p>The need of the hour is a coherent global response that allows for collaboration between doctors, scientists and health professionals. A team of global experts which can come up with solutions to end this outbreak.</p>

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The Wuhan Coronavirus continues to spread and is showing no signs of slowing down. Over 100 people are dead and more than seven thousand cases have been reported.

The Wuhan Coronavirus continues to spread and is showing no signs of slowing down. Over 100 people are dead and more than seven thousand cases have been reported. The World Health Organisation (WHO) had declared that the outbreak is not yet a global emergency. Now, this outbreak is almost as large as the SARS virus, and is spreading fast. Who should be blamed for this health crisis - First China refuses to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation and punishes people who bring it up. Then the WHO drags its feet. The result is more deaths and panic across the world. Apparently, both China and the WHO tried to underplay the extent of this crisis. The WHO made an error in its assessments of the Wuhan Coronavirus. On Monday, they released a 'situational report' on the outbreak. In its report, the WHO admitted that in its reports - it had 'incorrectly summarised the risk for the global level to be moderate'. Basically, the WHO had earlier said the coronations pose a moderate risk. Some say the WHO is being cautious, But some others accuse it of going slow - a charge that is not being made for the first time - in 2014, the WHO faced severe criticism for downplaying the Ebola epidemic. More than 11 thousand people had died by the time it could be controlled. Is the WHO treading 'carefully' now - because China is involved? It's possible because declaring a global emergency means economic losses and damage to China's reputation. WATCH: Who's to Blame for Coronavirus Outbreak × WHO is under pressure, but, by failing to act now it risks failing as an institution for international public health. This brings us to China, multiple reports now claim that the first signs of this outbreak can be traced back to mid-December. Officials at the local level tried to hide and even cover up the extent of the crisis. Beijing was slow to act and ended up mishandling the outbreak. To overcompensate, China is doing what it does best - construction - building hospitals overnight. It is responding with a nationwide mobilisation of resources, but the problem got out of hand and the disease has spread to at least 17 countries now. It's a deadly mix, a virus that the world knows little about. A government that wants to hide and control everything, and an international health body that is reluctant to act against a big economy. The WHO has no rule book to deal with a Coronavirus like outbreak from a country like China, which is the world's second-largest economy. The need of the hour is a coherent global response that allows for collaboration between doctors, scientists and health professionals. A team of global experts which can come up with solutions to end this outbreak. (Disclaimer: WION Edit is the channel's take on the big events of the world)

WION Edit - China virus spreads: Is WHO dragging its feet?

The new coronavirus has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. "The main reason for this declaration is not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

WHO declares Coronavirus as global health emergency

Rumours of the deadly coronavirus are spreading faster than the Coronavirus itself. Watch this video to know some myths and facts about the coronavirus.

Myths and Facts about deadly Coronavirus

The deadly coronavirus has now claimed 170 lived in China and more than 6000 people have been infected. Overnight 38 new casualties were reported with 37 deaths in the Hubei province. Nearly 60 million people remained under lockdown in the central province. Several medical teams have been dispatched to Wuhan, the city where the virus first broke out.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 170 in China

Multiple governments across the world have started evacuating their citizens from China. Around 16 countries have now reported case of the virus and pressure is mounting on the World Health Organization to declare this a global health emergency.

WHO under pressure to declare Health Emergency

Tracking the deadly coronavirus WION brings you latest report from inside Chinese city of Wuhan. People are helpless in the lockdown situation of Wuhan. Some people have become heroes in this time of crisis. Residents are taking every measure to tackle this deadly virus.

WION brings you stories of heroes from Wuhan under lockdown

The deadly coronavirus has 132 lives in China with confirmed infections surging to nearly 6000 cases. It is not just China, many countries have confirmed new cases, including Sri Lanka, Germany and Cambodia which have confirmed their first cases.

WION Dispatch: Coronavirus Update: US Evacuates Citizens From Hot Zone

The deadly coronavirus has 132 lives in China with confirmed infections surging to nearly 6000 cases. It is not just China, many countries have confirmed new cases, including Sri Lanka, Germany and Cambodia which have confirmed their first cases. Fresh cases have been identified in France, Japan, Thailand and Canada. Watch report:

China confident of slaying devil 'coronavirus', Death toll rises to 132

Xi made the remarks when meeting with visiting World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

WION Dispatch: Xi Meets WHO Chief To Contain Coronavirus

The deadly Coronavirus is at its peak in China and is spreading at a faster rate in other countries. In the city of Kolkata in India medical teams have been set up to screen international cargo ship crew members at its port. This has come after strict instructions from the Ministry Of Health. Watch report:

Medical camps set up in Kolkata to screen coronavirus

Chinese President Xi Jinping met visiting World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Beijing on January 28. Xi told Tedros that control of the outbreak of the new coronavirus was China's most important task and that the country had full confidence and the capability to win the battle.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets WHO Director-General to discuss deadly Coronavirus

Three persons, suspected of being affected by the new deadly coronavirus, have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi. All three of them are Indians who had returned from China. Meanwhile, the death toll due to the coronavirus outbreak has reached 106 and over 13,000 new cases have surfaced in China.

Three suspected cases of coronavirus in New Delhi

Hong Kong has confirmed the eighth case the deadly coronavirus with 77 more suspected cases. The Hong Kong government has announced that all public, cultural and leisure facilities are closed under further notice. All schools have been closed. The Disney Land and Ocean park are also closed.

Hong Kong confirms 8th case of coronavirus, Hubei residents banned

The coronavirus has created a global panic has now claimed 106 lives in China and more than 4000 people have contracted the disease so far. 1300 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. In a controversial statement, the mayor of Wuhan has now accepted that the cities management to the outbreak was not good enough. Watch report:

Wuhan Mayor vows to take any responsibility for city lockdown to bring epidemic under control

The coronavirus is spreading fast and has generated an atmosphere of fear. Authorities in several nations across the world are working towards controlling this outbreak. The total number of cases outside mainland China is currently 60. Germany has now confirmed its very first case of the virus, Canada has confirmed the second case and US has confirmed the first case. Watch report:

Coronavirus cases confirmed in 4 continents

Coronovirus Disinformation: Battle against fake news amid outbreak

One person has been suspected to have been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the Indian city of Bihar. The suspect is a girl who had returned from China and she has been admitted to the ICU after symptoms appearing similar to the coronavirus infection. On person in Rajasthan has been suspected of the same.

Suspected cases of coronavirus in Bihar, Rajasthan

Some Indians who are trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the deadly coronavirus is on its peak have sought help from the Indian government to get them back to India as their food supplies have also finished. Watch video:

Trapped Indians in Wuhan seek help from Indian govt

Parents of the Indian students stuck in the Chinese city Wuhan are extremely worried about the well being of their children. One of the parents in Bengaluru, whose daughter studies in Wuhan has said that she could not manage to come back home despite multiple attempts. Watch report:

Indian students unable to return home from Wuhan, Parents seek help

The death toll from the deadly coronavirus has now risen to 80 and according to the latest that is coming in at least 2700 people are said to be infected so far. This has made the situation even graver and Wuhan's Mayor has now said that 1000 more cases of coronavirus could be expected.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 80 in China, 14 cities under lockdown

The life taking deadly coronavirus that emerged from China is spreading on a faster rate. The World Health organisation (WHO) has published a range of interim guidelines and measures that all countries should adopt in order to prepare and deal with coronavirus. Watch video:

What are the do's and don'ts of coronavirus, WHO release guidelines

The coronavirus death toll has risen to 80 in China and as many as 2744 people have been infected by this deadly virus. What is unfolding on the ground in China, WION's correspondent gets you the latest.

WHO Director-General travels to China as coronavirus deaths rise

At the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus, lies Wuhan, the largest city in central China. Wuhan's mayor has said that thousand more cases of coronavirus are expected in the near future with almost 11 million residents in it, the city is under a complete lockdown right now. What is happening inside Wuhan? Watch report:

What is happening inside coronavirus epicentre Wuhan?

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