As China struggles to tackle and contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak, criticism for its handling of the situation is only escalating.&nbsp;

China cannot deny is that the crisis is growing with the death toll mounting over 550 people and thousands suffering.

The Chinese are not just bearing the brunt of the outbreak but the rising incident of discrimination as well. Reports suggest that patients in Wuhan are being treated as outcasts.

In the rest of the world, people of Chinese origin are being ostracised.&nbsp;

The coronavirus outbreak has triggered a wave of racist attacks against the Chinese around the world. Even packages and parcels from China are not being spared.

A report from Chinese media claims that logistics activity from the country has dropped after the outbreak.

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A postman in Paris refused to deliver Chinese parcels. It is not just happening in France. In Seoul, South Korea, a seafood restaurant banned Chinese people from entering while a nail salon in Vietnam refused to welcome Chinese customers.

This is not the first time when the Chinese have been subjected to xenophobia.&nbsp;

Just recently, a leading Japanse seasoning and condiment manufacturer made headlines for its campaign against a controversial entry in Merriam-Webster that fans the idea that eating MSG-laden food at Chinese restaurants can make people sick.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-restaurant-syndrome-activists-fume-over-dictionary-entry-that-dates-back-to-1960s-seek-revision-274947">Chinese Restaurant Syndrome</a> - as a dictionary entry in Merriam Webster - dates back to the 60s when people began reporting having experienced some form of illnesses after eating at Chinese restaurants.&nbsp;

If you try looking up 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome' online on Merriam Webster's website, it will throw up the following definition which first came into use in 1968.&nbsp;

"Chinese Restaurant Syndrome: a group of symptoms (such as numbness of the neck, arms, and back with headache, dizziness, and palpitations) that is held to affect susceptible persons eating food and especially Chinese food heavily seasoned with monosodium glutamate".

As China struggles to tackle and contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak, criticism for its handling of the situation is only escalating. China cannot deny is that the crisis is growing with the death toll mounting over 550 people and thousands suffering.

As China struggles to tackle and contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak, criticism for its handling of the situation is only escalating. China cannot deny is that the crisis is growing with the death toll mounting over 550 people and thousands suffering. The Chinese are not just bearing the brunt of the outbreak but the rising incident of discrimination as well. Reports suggest that patients in Wuhan are being treated as outcasts. In the rest of the world, people of Chinese origin are being ostracised. The coronavirus outbreak has triggered a wave of racist attacks against the Chinese around the world. Even packages and parcels from China are not being spared. A report from Chinese media claims that logistics activity from the country has dropped after the outbreak. Also read: All 645 Indian evacuees from China tested negative for coronavirus - MHA A postman in Paris refused to deliver Chinese parcels. It is not just happening in France. In Seoul, South Korea, a seafood restaurant banned Chinese people from entering while a nail salon in Vietnam refused to welcome Chinese customers. This is not the first time when the Chinese have been subjected to xenophobia. Just recently, a leading Japanse seasoning and condiment manufacturer made headlines for its campaign against a controversial entry in Merriam-Webster that fans the idea that eating MSG-laden food at Chinese restaurants can make people sick. Also read: China faces shortage of masks, hospital beds amid coronavirus outbreak Chinese Restaurant Syndrome - as a dictionary entry in Merriam Webster - dates back to the 60s when people began reporting having experienced some form of illnesses after eating at Chinese restaurants. If you try looking up 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome' online on Merriam Webster's website, it will throw up the following definition which first came into use in 1968. "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome: a group of symptoms (such as numbness of the neck, arms, and back with headache, dizziness, and palpitations) that is held to affect susceptible persons eating food and especially Chinese food heavily seasoned with monosodium glutamate".

As China struggles to tackle coronavirus outbreak, xenophobia raises its ugly head

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure.&nbsp;

China's state-run news agency Xinhua on Friday reported that the cure of the deadly infection could come from a Chinese herbal concoction - the Shuanghuanglian oral liquid.&nbsp;

According to Xinhua, the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica and the Wuhan Institute of Virology had found that that the liquid could be a possible way to prevent the virus.&nbsp;

The oral liquid is believed to be a herbal concoction commonly used to relieve regular flu, cold and cough.&nbsp;

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Last week, China's National Health Commission issued a notice on the treatment of the coronavirus asking authorities to promote the use of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.

However, the veracity of reports claiming Shuanghuanglian's magical properties in inhibiting coronavirus was met with much scepticism by many on social media in China.

Meanwhile, experts in Hong Kong say that they may be close to creating a vaccine to counter the virus but it will take around a year before it could hit the markets.&nbsp;

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The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is is no specific medicine or vaccine to prevent or treat the novel coronavirus.

Thai doctors, at best, have managed to see some success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with a combination of flu and HIV medications.

According to reports, the initial results showed vast improvement 48 hours after administering the treatment.

The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses.

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"This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," a Thai lung specialist told reporters as reported by news agency Reuters.

Chinese health officials have already been administering HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said.&nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure.

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure. China's state-run news agency Xinhua on Friday reported that the cure of the deadly infection could come from a Chinese herbal concoction - the Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. According to Xinhua, the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica and the Wuhan Institute of Virology had found that that the liquid could be a possible way to prevent the virus. The oral liquid is believed to be a herbal concoction commonly used to relieve regular flu, cold and cough. Also read: Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor × Last week, China's National Health Commission issued a notice on the treatment of the coronavirus asking authorities to promote the use of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. However, the veracity of reports claiming Shuanghuanglian's magical properties in inhibiting coronavirus was met with much scepticism by many on social media in China. Meanwhile, experts in Hong Kong say that they may be close to creating a vaccine to counter the virus but it will take around a year before it could hit the markets. Also read: Coronavirus a state disaster - Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijyan The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is is no specific medicine or vaccine to prevent or treat the novel coronavirus. Thai doctors, at best, have managed to see some success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with a combination of flu and HIV medications. According to reports, the initial results showed vast improvement 48 hours after administering the treatment. The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses. Also read: Battling shortage, China 'urgently needs' masks and medical equipment to tackle Coronavirus "This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," a Thai lung specialist told reporters as reported by news agency Reuters. Chinese health officials have already been administering HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said.

Can traditional Chinese medicine provide clues to treating and preventing coronavirus? 

Hundreds of stranded Pakistani students in the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city have made desperate pleas to the Imran Khan government to evacuate them from China's worst-affected Hubei province, urging his administration to take a leaf out of India's book.

India airlifted 654 people, including seven Maldivians, on Saturday and Sunday from Wuhan. The evacuated Indians would be monitored for any signs of infection for two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members. India also temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in view of the rapid spread of the virus.

Pakistan's Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi on Sunday said that the Pakistani students should not be evacuated from Wuhan as medical facilities back home did not meet the standards required to treat a patient diagnosed with coronavirus.

Hashmi's remarks came a day after Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Zafar Mirza said the government will not bring its citizens back despite multiple requests from the students and their families for immediate evacuation.

Stranded Pakistani students on social media from Wuhan and Hubei province made desperate pleas to the government to change its decision of not to evacuate them due to fears that they may spread the virus in Pakistan.

Watching the Indian students leave, the Pakistani students posted videos on social media asking their government to do the same.

In one of the videos, a Pakistani student while showing the Indian students boarding the bus to go to the airport, said while India was evacuating its citizens, the Pakistan government says "you live or die we will not evacuate or facilitate" their journey home.

"Shame on you Pakistan government. Learn from India how it takes care of its people," he said in the video that went viral.

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Pressure is also mounting on Nepal from hundreds of its students studying in China to evacuate them. One Nepali citizen is reported to have tested positive for coronavirus. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have evacuated their citizens from Wuhan.

Pakistan has more than 28,000 students in China, including 500 in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

Meanwhile, China has praised Pakistan for resuming flights to the country, a day after it received special medical kits from Beijing to detect the deadly virus cases.

Pakistan joined other world airlines on Friday in suspending flights to China over virus fears, raising eyebrows here considering Islamabad's all-weather ties with Beijing.

Pakistan, however, resumed the flights from Monday even as the death toll jumped to 361 with confirmed cases soaring to over 17200 all over China.

Four Pakistani students from Wuhan have reportedly contracted the virus.

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Asked about Pakistan resuming flights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters here on Monday that Pakistan Prime Minister Khan highly commended China and firmly supported its efforts to fight against the coronavirus.

"They also appreciate China's assistance for Pakistani citizens in China and express confidence in China winning this battle with the strength of its system. The Pakistani people are standing firmly with their Chinese brethren," she said.

The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the central Hubei province in December, has killed 361 with 57 deaths reported on Sunday while the number of confirmed cases has climbed to 17,205.

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death outside China from the epidemic that has spread to 25 countries, including India, the US, the UK and Russia.

In China, almost all the deaths have been reported in Hubei Province - the epicentre of the virus outbreak. The virus was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on January 31.

Hundreds of stranded Pakistani students in the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city have made desperate pleas to the Imran Khan government to evacuate them from China's worst-affected Hubei province, urging his administration to take a leaf out of India's book.

Hundreds of stranded Pakistani students in the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city have made desperate pleas to the Imran Khan government to evacuate them from China's worst-affected Hubei province, urging his administration to take a leaf out of India's book. India airlifted 654 people, including seven Maldivians, on Saturday and Sunday from Wuhan. The evacuated Indians would be monitored for any signs of infection for two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members. India also temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in view of the rapid spread of the virus. Pakistan's Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi on Sunday said that the Pakistani students should not be evacuated from Wuhan as medical facilities back home did not meet the standards required to treat a patient diagnosed with coronavirus. Hashmi's remarks came a day after Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Zafar Mirza said the government will not bring its citizens back despite multiple requests from the students and their families for immediate evacuation. Stranded Pakistani students on social media from Wuhan and Hubei province made desperate pleas to the government to change its decision of not to evacuate them due to fears that they may spread the virus in Pakistan. Watching the Indian students leave, the Pakistani students posted videos on social media asking their government to do the same. In one of the videos, a Pakistani student while showing the Indian students boarding the bus to go to the airport, said while India was evacuating its citizens, the Pakistan government says "you live or die we will not evacuate or facilitate" their journey home. "Shame on you Pakistan government. Learn from India how it takes care of its people," he said in the video that went viral. Also read: Battling shortage, China 'urgently needs' masks and medical equipment to tackle Coronavirus × Pressure is also mounting on Nepal from hundreds of its students studying in China to evacuate them. One Nepali citizen is reported to have tested positive for coronavirus. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have evacuated their citizens from Wuhan. Pakistan has more than 28,000 students in China, including 500 in the worst-hit city of Wuhan. Meanwhile, China has praised Pakistan for resuming flights to the country, a day after it received special medical kits from Beijing to detect the deadly virus cases. Pakistan joined other world airlines on Friday in suspending flights to China over virus fears, raising eyebrows here considering Islamabad's all-weather ties with Beijing. Pakistan, however, resumed the flights from Monday even as the death toll jumped to 361 with confirmed cases soaring to over 17200 all over China. Four Pakistani students from Wuhan have reportedly contracted the virus. Also read: Can traditional Chinese medicine provide clues to treating and preventing coronavirus? Asked about Pakistan resuming flights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters here on Monday that Pakistan Prime Minister Khan highly commended China and firmly supported its efforts to fight against the coronavirus. "They also appreciate China's assistance for Pakistani citizens in China and express confidence in China winning this battle with the strength of its system. The Pakistani people are standing firmly with their Chinese brethren," she said. The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the central Hubei province in December, has killed 361 with 57 deaths reported on Sunday while the number of confirmed cases has climbed to 17,205. The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death outside China from the epidemic that has spread to 25 countries, including India, the US, the UK and Russia. In China, almost all the deaths have been reported in Hubei Province - the epicentre of the virus outbreak. The virus was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on January 31.

Frantic Pak students in virus-hit Wuhan ask their government to follow India's example to evacuate them

Protesters clashed with the police in Indonesia's Natuna island as nationals evacuated from Wuhan arrived to be quarantined on Sunday. 
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Three military planes brought 241 evacuees to the quarantine facility, designed for 300 people on the rear of the Indonesian military base at Ranai, a coastal area far from settlements.

However, the government's decision to isolate Indonesian nationals on the island to prevent the possible spread of a deadly new virus has surprisingly sparked anger among residents.

Protests broke out in the capital Ranai about a few kilometres from the heavily guarded military base against the decision to quarantine the evacuees.

Indonesian leaders and health officials have urged calm and explained that the evacuees were healthy and had passed health screening by the Chinese authorities before returning home, but had to be quarantined following WHO guidelines.

Protesters clashed with the police in Indonesia's Natuna island as nationals evacuated from Wuhan arrived to be quarantined on Sunday. Three military planes brought 241 evacuees to the quarantine facility, designed for 300 people on the rear of the Indonesian military base at Ranai, a coastal area far from settlements.

Protesters clashed with the police in Indonesia's Natuna island as nationals evacuated from Wuhan arrived to be quarantined on Sunday. Three military planes brought 241 evacuees to the quarantine facility, designed for 300 people on the rear of the Indonesian military base at Ranai, a coastal area far from settlements. However, the government's decision to isolate Indonesian nationals on the island to prevent the possible spread of a deadly new virus has surprisingly sparked anger among residents. Protests broke out in the capital Ranai about a few kilometres from the heavily guarded military base against the decision to quarantine the evacuees. Indonesian leaders and health officials have urged calm and explained that the evacuees were healthy and had passed health screening by the Chinese authorities before returning home, but had to be quarantined following WHO guidelines.

As Indonesian evacuees return from Wuhan, locals protest against the move to quarantine them

Two persons, who returned from coronavirus-hit China two weeks ago, have been admitted to the isolation ward of the Government Medical College Hospital here for symptoms of cough and cold, government officials said here on Monday.

Health workers who reached the house of the two for a routine check-up for the virus found them with the symptoms and took them to the hospital, the officials said.

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Samples taken from the patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology, Alappuzha, for testing, they added.

India has so far reported three cases of the novel coronavirus, all of them from Kerala.

Two persons, who returned from coronavirus-hit China two weeks ago, have been admitted to the isolation ward of the Government Medical College Hospital here for symptoms of cough and cold, government officials said here on Monday.

Two persons, who returned from coronavirus-hit China two weeks ago, have been admitted to the isolation ward of the Government Medical College Hospital here for symptoms of cough and cold, government officials said here on Monday. Health workers who reached the house of the two for a routine check-up for the virus found them with the symptoms and took them to the hospital, the officials said. Also read: India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala Samples taken from the patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology, Alappuzha, for testing, they added. India has so far reported three cases of the novel coronavirus, all of them from Kerala.

Two hospitalised for symptoms of coronavirus in Kottayam

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China, Google has joined hands with the World Health Organisation to launch 'SOS' alert.

Google aims to prioritise information and tips on the virus and its spread from the WHO and its Twitter handle in its search results.&nbsp;

The alert is an initiative by the global search engine giant in a bid to spread awareness and information by trusted sources on 2019-nCov and tips on how to stay protected from it.&nbsp;

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As a result, a user searching for coronavirus on Google will be displayed the SOS Alert box with information from WHO at the top of the results page.

The flu-like coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in a market that traded illegally in wildlife in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, has so far resulted in 304 deaths in China, state broadcaster CCTV said early on Sunday in China. Confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 27 other nations, according to the CDC.

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While India has confirmed its second positive case of Coronavirus. The first death linked to the deadly outbreak outside China has been reported in the Philippines.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, New Delhi on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China.&nbsp;

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China, Google has joined hands with the World Health Organisation to launch 'SOS' alert. Google aims to prioritise information and tips on the virus and its spread from the WHO and its Twitter handle in its search results.

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China, Google has joined hands with the World Health Organisation to launch 'SOS' alert. Google aims to prioritise information and tips on the virus and its spread from the WHO and its Twitter handle in its search results. The alert is an initiative by the global search engine giant in a bid to spread awareness and information by trusted sources on 2019-nCov and tips on how to stay protected from it. Also read: Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China × As a result, a user searching for coronavirus on Google will be displayed the SOS Alert box with information from WHO at the top of the results page. The flu-like coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in a market that traded illegally in wildlife in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, has so far resulted in 304 deaths in China, state broadcaster CCTV said early on Sunday in China. Confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 27 other nations, according to the CDC. Also read: Indian evacuees from Wuhan dance at Indian Army's quarantine facility in Manesar While India has confirmed its second positive case of Coronavirus. The first death linked to the deadly outbreak outside China has been reported in the Philippines. Meanwhile, New Delhi on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China.

Coronavirus outbreak: Google joins hands with WHO to provide SOS alert, trusted info and safety tips 

Thai doctors have seen success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with combination of medications for flu and HIV, with initial results showing vast improvement 48 hours after applying the treatment, they said on Sunday.

The doctors from Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok said a new approach in coronavirus treatment had improved the condition of several patients under their care, including one 70-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan who tested positive for the coronavirus for 10 days.

The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses.

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"This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," Dr. Kriangska Atipornwanich, a lung specialist at Rajavithi, told reporters.

"The outlook is good but we still have to do more study to determine that this can be a standard treatment."

Chinese health officials have already been administering the HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-india-temporarily-suspends-e-visa-facility-for-chinese-and-foreigners-residing-in-china-278144">Coronavirus - India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China&nbsp;</a>

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Another doctor said that a similar approach in two other patients resulted in one displaying some allergic reaction but the other showed improvement.

"We have been following international practices, but the doctor increased the dosage of one of the drugs," said Somsak Akkslim, director-general of the Medical Services Department, referring to the flu medicine Oseltamivir.

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Thailand has recorded 19 cases of coronavirus. Of the Thai patients, eight have recovered and gone home while 11 are still under treatment in hospitals.

Somsak said the health ministry will meet on Monday to discuss the successful treatment in the case of the 70-year-old but said it is still too soon to say that this approach can be applied to all cases.

"Initially we will apply this approach only to severe cases," he said.

Thai doctors have seen success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with combination of medications for flu and HIV, with initial results showing vast improvement 48 hours after applying the treatment, they said on Sunday.

Thai doctors have seen success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with combination of medications for flu and HIV, with initial results showing vast improvement 48 hours after applying the treatment, they said on Sunday. The doctors from Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok said a new approach in coronavirus treatment had improved the condition of several patients under their care, including one 70-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan who tested positive for the coronavirus for 10 days. The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses. Also read: Second confirmed case of coronavirus reported in India "This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," Dr. Kriangska Atipornwanich, a lung specialist at Rajavithi, told reporters. "The outlook is good but we still have to do more study to determine that this can be a standard treatment." Chinese health officials have already been administering the HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said. Also read: Coronavirus - India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China × Another doctor said that a similar approach in two other patients resulted in one displaying some allergic reaction but the other showed improvement. "We have been following international practices, but the doctor increased the dosage of one of the drugs," said Somsak Akkslim, director-general of the Medical Services Department, referring to the flu medicine Oseltamivir. Also read: Indian evacuees from Wuhan dance at Indian Army's quarantine facility in Manesar Thailand has recorded 19 cases of coronavirus. Of the Thai patients, eight have recovered and gone home while 11 are still under treatment in hospitals. Somsak said the health ministry will meet on Monday to discuss the successful treatment in the case of the 70-year-old but said it is still too soon to say that this approach can be applied to all cases. "Initially we will apply this approach only to severe cases," he said.

Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs appears to help fight coronavirus

As the special Air India plane carrying 323 Indian citizens from Wuhan, China landed in Delhi, those who got evacuated expressed happiness on their arrival.&nbsp;

In a video, Indian students who were brought back from Wuhan today were seen dancing at the quarantine facility of Indian Army in Manesar, Haryana.

The video was shared by the Indian Army and shows Indian students dancing to happy tunes on their arrival in Delhi from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China's Wuhan.&nbsp;

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Over 300 people who landed in Delhi in a special flight earlier today are currently lodged in an Indian Army quarantine facility in Manesar, Haryana near the national capital.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, New Delhi on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in the wake of virulent coronavirus that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,562 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the US and the UK.

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"Due to certain current developments, travel to India on e-visas stands temporarily suspended with immediate effect," the Indian Embassy announced.

The flu-like coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in a market that traded illegally in wildlife in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, has so far resulted in 304 deaths in China, state broadcaster CCTV said early on Sunday in China. Confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 27 other nations, according to the CDC.

As the special Air India plane carrying 323 Indian citizens from Wuhan, China landed in Delhi, those who got evacuated expressed happiness on their arrival. In a video, Indian students who were brought back from Wuhan today were seen dancing at the quarantine facility of Indian Army in Manesar, Haryana.

As the special Air India plane carrying 323 Indian citizens from Wuhan, China landed in Delhi, those who got evacuated expressed happiness on their arrival. In a video, Indian students who were brought back from Wuhan today were seen dancing at the quarantine facility of Indian Army in Manesar, Haryana. The video was shared by the Indian Army and shows Indian students dancing to happy tunes on their arrival in Delhi from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China's Wuhan. Also read: Coronavirus - India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China #WATCH Indian students who were brought back from Wuhan, China, dance at the quarantine facility of Indian Army in Manesar, Haryana, where they are currently lodged. #Coronavirus (Source - Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/tGDCTO0cNX — ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2020 × Over 300 people who landed in Delhi in a special flight earlier today are currently lodged in an Indian Army quarantine facility in Manesar, Haryana near the national capital. × Meanwhile, New Delhi on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in the wake of virulent coronavirus that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,562 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the US and the UK. Also read: Hong Kong University study says China fudged coronavirus numbers "Due to certain current developments, travel to India on e-visas stands temporarily suspended with immediate effect," the Indian Embassy announced. The flu-like coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in a market that traded illegally in wildlife in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, has so far resulted in 304 deaths in China, state broadcaster CCTV said early on Sunday in China. Confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 27 other nations, according to the CDC.

Watch: Indian evacuees from Wuhan dance at Indian Army's quarantine facility in Manesar

On its sprawling campus in America's heartland, thousands of miles from China, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has taken aggressive steps to keep the fast-spreading coronavirus away from its classrooms and students.

The school, with one of the highest percentages of Chinese students among US&nbsp;universities, has suspended academic programs in China for the spring semester and banned students from traveling to the country for academic-related matters. It has advised faculty and staff to follow federal travel advisories that, as of Friday, warned against going to China.

"We want to take all of the precautions we can so, in the worst-case scenario, we keep our community healthy," said Robin Kaler, associate chancellor for public affairs at the University of Illinois, 135 miles (217 km) south of Chicago, where the first human-to-human transmission of the disease in the United States was confirmed last week.

More than 350,000 Chinese students are pursuing higher education in the United States and 10,000 American students are enrolled in academic programs in China.

The sheer number of the students, many of whom have traveled to their home country in recent weeks, makes schools a potential incubator for a widespread outbreak in the United States, given the close proximity of dormitory life.

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"Colleges and universities are very much on the front line of those because of our role as global institutions," Sarah Van Orman, chief health officer at the University of Southern California (USC) said. "The challenge is making sure that we are being prudent without overstating the risk."

In dealing with the new outbreak, officials at US&nbsp;colleges and universities can draw from their experiences with previous public health scares, including the 2003 outbreak of the SARS coronavirus.

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A 'delicate balance'

At University of Illinois, with some 5,800 Chinese students, Kaler sees a challenge in keeping the campus free of the new coronavirus without infringing on rights or fanning xenophobia.

There is a need to strike a "delicate balance" between public safety and personal freedom when dealing with a growing public health issue, Kaler said.

Even so, officials would prefer to err on the side of caution. "If they want to come and fuss at us later, we would rather have them be alive to be able to come fuss at us than not," she said.

USC, where 6,600 students from China attend college, has taken similar steps in banning students from traveling to China and strongly advising against faculty making the trip.

Officials at the school have encouraged concerned students from Wuhan, the outbreak's epicenter in central China, to talk with school counselors about their concerns for loved ones back home, while trying not to stigmatize Chinese students on campus.

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While the new coronavirus has spread to more than 20 countries, all of the nearly 260 deaths as of Saturday have occurred in China, with the vast majority of the thousands of cases recorded in and around Wuhan, capital of Hubei province.

"There's an unfortunate history about many communicable diseases that have started in one population," said Van Orman, whose school has a total student population of 48,800. "It leads to harm for those individuals and does nothing to stop the spread of the illness."

New York University (NYU), where more than 7,000 Chinese students go to college, has pushed back the start of its spring semester at NYU Shanghai by two weeks to Feb. 17.

The 60,000-student school has also made available online course work and alternative programs abroad to students affected by the postponement and travel restrictions.

The university's health center staff "are being particularly vigilant about getting travel and contact histories as they evaluate students who present with respiratory ailments and complaints," said NYU spokesman John Beckman.

University of Illinois officials contacted each of its 150 students from Wuhan and asked them to take the necessary precautions and, if they were feeling ill, to immediately seek medical attention.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-university-study-says-china-fudged-coronavirus-numbers-278115">Hong Kong University study says China fudged coronavirus numbers&nbsp;</a>

Many students who went home to Wuhan recently responded to the school and said they were self-quarantining. The dean of students is helping those students work with their professors in order for them to continue their studies while at home.

"The students obviously are very concerned themselves," Kaler said. "We have found our students very responsible and receptive when we have asked them to take precautions."

The sight of many Asian students wearing masks as a preventative measure when they are on campus may lead to stereotyping and discrimination, according to Kaler.

"We try to be sensitive to that sort of thing because we don't ever want any of our students to feel singled out or unwelcome simply because of where they come from," she said.

On its sprawling campus in America's heartland, thousands of miles from China, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has taken aggressive steps to keep the fast-spreading coronavirus away from its classrooms and students.

On its sprawling campus in America's heartland, thousands of miles from China, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has taken aggressive steps to keep the fast-spreading coronavirus away from its classrooms and students. The school, with one of the highest percentages of Chinese students among US universities, has suspended academic programs in China for the spring semester and banned students from traveling to the country for academic-related matters. It has advised faculty and staff to follow federal travel advisories that, as of Friday, warned against going to China. "We want to take all of the precautions we can so, in the worst-case scenario, we keep our community healthy," said Robin Kaler, associate chancellor for public affairs at the University of Illinois, 135 miles (217 km) south of Chicago, where the first human-to-human transmission of the disease in the United States was confirmed last week. More than 350,000 Chinese students are pursuing higher education in the United States and 10,000 American students are enrolled in academic programs in China. The sheer number of the students, many of whom have traveled to their home country in recent weeks, makes schools a potential incubator for a widespread outbreak in the United States, given the close proximity of dormitory life. Also read: Coronavirus - India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China "Colleges and universities are very much on the front line of those because of our role as global institutions," Sarah Van Orman, chief health officer at the University of Southern California (USC) said. "The challenge is making sure that we are being prudent without overstating the risk." In dealing with the new outbreak, officials at US colleges and universities can draw from their experiences with previous public health scares, including the 2003 outbreak of the SARS coronavirus. × A 'delicate balance' At University of Illinois, with some 5,800 Chinese students, Kaler sees a challenge in keeping the campus free of the new coronavirus without infringing on rights or fanning xenophobia. There is a need to strike a "delicate balance" between public safety and personal freedom when dealing with a growing public health issue, Kaler said. Even so, officials would prefer to err on the side of caution. "If they want to come and fuss at us later, we would rather have them be alive to be able to come fuss at us than not," she said. USC, where 6,600 students from China attend college, has taken similar steps in banning students from traveling to China and strongly advising against faculty making the trip. Officials at the school have encouraged concerned students from Wuhan, the outbreak's epicenter in central China, to talk with school counselors about their concerns for loved ones back home, while trying not to stigmatize Chinese students on campus. Also read: Chinese central bank to inject $173 billion to economy as country fights coronavirus While the new coronavirus has spread to more than 20 countries, all of the nearly 260 deaths as of Saturday have occurred in China, with the vast majority of the thousands of cases recorded in and around Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. "There's an unfortunate history about many communicable diseases that have started in one population," said Van Orman, whose school has a total student population of 48,800. "It leads to harm for those individuals and does nothing to stop the spread of the illness." New York University (NYU), where more than 7,000 Chinese students go to college, has pushed back the start of its spring semester at NYU Shanghai by two weeks to Feb. 17. The 60,000-student school has also made available online course work and alternative programs abroad to students affected by the postponement and travel restrictions. The university's health center staff "are being particularly vigilant about getting travel and contact histories as they evaluate students who present with respiratory ailments and complaints," said NYU spokesman John Beckman. University of Illinois officials contacted each of its 150 students from Wuhan and asked them to take the necessary precautions and, if they were feeling ill, to immediately seek medical attention. Also read: Hong Kong University study says China fudged coronavirus numbers Many students who went home to Wuhan recently responded to the school and said they were self-quarantining. The dean of students is helping those students work with their professors in order for them to continue their studies while at home. "The students obviously are very concerned themselves," Kaler said. "We have found our students very responsible and receptive when we have asked them to take precautions." The sight of many Asian students wearing masks as a preventative measure when they are on campus may lead to stereotyping and discrimination, according to Kaler. "We try to be sensitive to that sort of thing because we don't ever want any of our students to feel singled out or unwelcome simply because of where they come from," she said.

US universities set up front-line defenses to keep coronavirus at bay

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India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.

It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

The central Chinese city of Wuhan is the epicentre of the outbreak, and the virus has since spread to more than 9,800 people globally and killed 213 people in China.

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Several Indian citizens living in Wuhan will arrive in India by plane on Saturday and be taken to a quarantine centre on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi.

India, the world's second most heavily populated country after China, has taken measures to ensure that all people arriving from China report to health authorities.

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China. The central Chinese city of Wuhan is the epicentre of the outbreak, and the virus has since spread to more than 9,800 people globally and killed 213 people in China. Also read: Coronavirus outbreak - US, others nations tighten curbs on travel to China as virus toll hits 213 Several Indian citizens living in Wuhan will arrive in India by plane on Saturday and be taken to a quarantine centre on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi. India, the world's second most heavily populated country after China, has taken measures to ensure that all people arriving from China report to health authorities.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency.

With the death toll rising to 213, all of them in China, the United States warned Americans not to travel to the Asian country, where the outbreak first appeared in Wuhan, capital of the central Hubei province.

Japan advised citizens to put off non-urgent travel to China, Iran's health minister urged a ban on all travellers from China and Britain reported its first two cases of the virus.

Singapore said it was suspending entry to travellers with a recent history of travel to China and suspending visas for Chinese passport holders. The ban, effective on Saturday, will also apply to those transiting Singapore, a major travel hub.

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Italy's government decided to declare a state of emergency and stopped all air traffic with China after announcing its first cases, in two Chinese tourists.

Stock markets steadied slightly after the WHO praised China's efforts to contain the virus, following a tumble the previous day over a rising toll on the world's second-biggest economy and its global knock-on effect.

The outbreak could "reverberate globally", hitting supply chains, Moody's said, adding: "Global companies operating in the affected area may face output losses as a result of the evacuation of workers."

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Hyundai Motor said it planned to halt South Korean production of a sport utility vehicle this weekend to cope with a supply disruption caused by the virus outbreak. Sangyong Motor said it would idle its plant in the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek from Feb. 4 to Feb. 12 for the same reason.

Home appliance maker Electrolux issued a similar warning. Alphabet Inc's Google and Sweden's IKEA have already suspended operations in China.

"Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan," the U.S. State Department said on its website, raising the warning for China to the same level as Afghanistan and Iraq.

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China has taken "the most comprehensive and rigorous prevention and control measures", a foreign ministry spokeswoman said in response to the WHO declaration. Hubei is in virtual lockdown.

"We have full confidence and capability to win this fight," Hua Chunying said in a statement.

But people were leaving and entering Hubei by foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, a Reuters witness said.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had commended China for its efforts and said the WHO was not recommending curbs on travel or trade with Beijing. A WHO spokesman said keeping borders open prevented illegal or unofficial border crossings.

The number of confirmed cases in China has risen beyond 9,800, Beijing's envoy to the United Nations in Vienna said.

There have been no deaths outside China, although 131 cases have been reported in 23 other countries and regions.

The WHO has reported at least eight instances of human-to-human transmission in four countries: the United States, Germany, Japan and Vietnam. Thailand said on Friday it too had a case of human-to-human transmission.

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Unlocking secrets

Some airlines have stopped flying to mainland China, including Air France KLM SA, British Airways, Germany's Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic. Others have cut flights.

Japan's ANA Holdings said it may consider suspending China flights, media reported, after the airline said bookings for February flights leaving China had halved.

Several foreign governments evacuating citizens from Hubei are holding them in quarantine for the 14-day incubation period of the virus.

A plane carrying Britons and other Europeans left Wuhan on Friday, Britain's embassy said.

Japan, with 14 confirmed cases, said it would take special measures against the virus, including compulsory hospitalisation and the use of public funds for treatment. It has sent three flights to bring citizens home.

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The first of four planned flights taking South Koreans home landed on Friday.

China is trying to bring home its tourists stranded abroad, with the state-run People's Daily saying two flights were sent on Thursday, to Thailand and Malaysia.

At least 15 Chinese municipalities and provinces have asked companies to extend the Lunar New Year holiday by a week, to Feb. 10.

China's statistics show just over 2% of infected people have died, suggesting the virus is less deadly than the coronaviruses responsible for the 2002-2003 outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and an episode of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

But economists fear its impact could be bigger than SARS, which killed about 800 people at an estimated cost of $33 billion to the global economy, since China's share of the world economy is now far greater.

With new cases being reported abroad, anti-China sentiment is emerging in some places and manufacturers are scrambling to meet demand for protective masks.

The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency.

The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency. With the death toll rising to 213, all of them in China, the United States warned Americans not to travel to the Asian country, where the outbreak first appeared in Wuhan, capital of the central Hubei province. Japan advised citizens to put off non-urgent travel to China, Iran's health minister urged a ban on all travellers from China and Britain reported its first two cases of the virus. Singapore said it was suspending entry to travellers with a recent history of travel to China and suspending visas for Chinese passport holders. The ban, effective on Saturday, will also apply to those transiting Singapore, a major travel hub. Also read: Coronavirus impact on the tourism industry Italy's government decided to declare a state of emergency and stopped all air traffic with China after announcing its first cases, in two Chinese tourists. Stock markets steadied slightly after the WHO praised China's efforts to contain the virus, following a tumble the previous day over a rising toll on the world's second-biggest economy and its global knock-on effect. The outbreak could "reverberate globally", hitting supply chains, Moody's said, adding: "Global companies operating in the affected area may face output losses as a result of the evacuation of workers." Hyundai Motor said it planned to halt South Korean production of a sport utility vehicle this weekend to cope with a supply disruption caused by the virus outbreak. Sangyong Motor said it would idle its plant in the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek from Feb. 4 to Feb. 12 for the same reason. Home appliance maker Electrolux issued a similar warning. Alphabet Inc's Google and Sweden's IKEA have already suspended operations in China. "Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan," the U.S. State Department said on its website, raising the warning for China to the same level as Afghanistan and Iraq. Also read: China coronavirus outbreak - Air India flight leaves for Wuhan to bring back Indian students × China has taken "the most comprehensive and rigorous prevention and control measures", a foreign ministry spokeswoman said in response to the WHO declaration. Hubei is in virtual lockdown. "We have full confidence and capability to win this fight," Hua Chunying said in a statement. But people were leaving and entering Hubei by foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, a Reuters witness said. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had commended China for its efforts and said the WHO was not recommending curbs on travel or trade with Beijing. A WHO spokesman said keeping borders open prevented illegal or unofficial border crossings. The number of confirmed cases in China has risen beyond 9,800, Beijing's envoy to the United Nations in Vienna said. There have been no deaths outside China, although 131 cases have been reported in 23 other countries and regions. The WHO has reported at least eight instances of human-to-human transmission in four countries: the United States, Germany, Japan and Vietnam. Thailand said on Friday it too had a case of human-to-human transmission. Also read: Several countries seal border with China as coronavirus death toll increases Unlocking secrets Some airlines have stopped flying to mainland China, including Air France KLM SA, British Airways, Germany's Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic. Others have cut flights. Japan's ANA Holdings said it may consider suspending China flights, media reported, after the airline said bookings for February flights leaving China had halved. Several foreign governments evacuating citizens from Hubei are holding them in quarantine for the 14-day incubation period of the virus. A plane carrying Britons and other Europeans left Wuhan on Friday, Britain's embassy said. Japan, with 14 confirmed cases, said it would take special measures against the virus, including compulsory hospitalisation and the use of public funds for treatment. It has sent three flights to bring citizens home. The first of four planned flights taking South Koreans home landed on Friday. China is trying to bring home its tourists stranded abroad, with the state-run People's Daily saying two flights were sent on Thursday, to Thailand and Malaysia. At least 15 Chinese municipalities and provinces have asked companies to extend the Lunar New Year holiday by a week, to Feb. 10. China's statistics show just over 2% of infected people have died, suggesting the virus is less deadly than the coronaviruses responsible for the 2002-2003 outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and an episode of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). But economists fear its impact could be bigger than SARS, which killed about 800 people at an estimated cost of $33 billion to the global economy, since China's share of the world economy is now far greater. With new cases being reported abroad, anti-China sentiment is emerging in some places and manufacturers are scrambling to meet demand for protective masks.

Coronavirus outbreak: US, others nations tighten curbs on travel to China as virus toll hits 213

The global tourism industry is already reeling under the impact of China's economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions between some countries.

And now, the Coronavirus outbreak has dealt another blow to the once-booming industry, which is known as the key driver of growth for any economy.

Travel stocks are among the biggest losers in global markets - hotels, luxury shops and tourist places around the world depend heavily on Chinese tourists.&nbsp;

The Coronavirus outbreak has forced many to cancel travel plans, China has barred its citizens from leaving the country. 10,000 Chinese tourists have cancelled their trip to Bali - earlier every fourth person to visit the vacation island was from China.&nbsp;

The Thai Baht, which was Asia's best-performing currency last year, is the worst performer since the start of 2020.&nbsp;

More than a dozen airlines have cancelled flights to China. Nearly every country has issued an advisory against travelling to China. Russia has closed its border with China and suspended e-visas for its nationals; Philippines and Vietnam have stopped the issue of visas on arrival for Chinese nationals.&nbsp;

Hong Kong has suspended direct train and ferry services, Macau is not open to individual visitors from mainland China. Nepal has sealed its border with China for two weeks; North Korea too has closed its border to all foreign tourists,&nbsp;

The death toll due to Coronavirus has crossed 200 and is continuing to rise, while the number of those infected has increased to more than 9000, exceeding the 2003 SARS outbreak.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the deadly SARS virus infected a total of 8,098 people globally and claimed&nbsp;774 lives. 
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Coronavirus is rapidly spreading across the world with cases confirmed in 23 countries, and its&nbsp;economic effects are expected to be long-term.&nbsp; 
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The global tourism industry is already reeling under the impact of China's economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions between some countries. And now, the Coronavirus outbreak has dealt another blow to the once-booming industry, which is known as the key driver of growth for any economy.

The global tourism industry is already reeling under the impact of China's economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions between some countries. And now, the Coronavirus outbreak has dealt another blow to the once-booming industry, which is known as the key driver of growth for any economy. Travel stocks are among the biggest losers in global markets - hotels, luxury shops and tourist places around the world depend heavily on Chinese tourists. The Coronavirus outbreak has forced many to cancel travel plans, China has barred its citizens from leaving the country. 10,000 Chinese tourists have cancelled their trip to Bali - earlier every fourth person to visit the vacation island was from China. The Thai Baht, which was Asia's best-performing currency last year, is the worst performer since the start of 2020. More than a dozen airlines have cancelled flights to China. Nearly every country has issued an advisory against travelling to China. Russia has closed its border with China and suspended e-visas for its nationals; Philippines and Vietnam have stopped the issue of visas on arrival for Chinese nationals. Hong Kong has suspended direct train and ferry services, Macau is not open to individual visitors from mainland China. Nepal has sealed its border with China for two weeks; North Korea too has closed its border to all foreign tourists, The death toll due to Coronavirus has crossed 200 and is continuing to rise, while the number of those infected has increased to more than 9000, exceeding the 2003 SARS outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the deadly SARS virus infected a total of 8,098 people globally and claimed 774 lives. Coronavirus is rapidly spreading across the world with cases confirmed in 23 countries, and its economic effects are expected to be long-term.

Explained: Coronavirus impact on the tourism industry