<p>As China and US squabble over the origin of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fuels-debate-on-coronavirus-origin-links-us-army-to-outbreak-286138">coronavirus </a>with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo terming it "Wuhan virus", a report has emerged which points to the first case being reported on November 17.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-begins-to-loosen-restrictions-in-hubei-as-death-toll-climbs-in-italy-286165">Also Read:&nbsp;China begins to loosen restrictions in Hubei as death toll climbs in Italy</a></p>

<p>A Hong Kong newspaper reported that the first case has been traced after going through government data.</p>

<p>The report says Chinese government officials had identified 266 people who were infected with the virus and&nbsp;were under scanner&nbsp;by Chinese medical officials. Scientists have been trying to map the pattern of the virus in Wuhan where it first emerged.</p>

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<p>China had reported the first case on December 31 which experts say was very late as the virus has already begun to take hold. The report claims China had already 60 confirmed cases of the virus by December 20 last year. The South China Morning Post claims a 55-year-old, known as "patient zero" could have been the first victim of the virus, however, it hasn't been confirmed.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the spat between China and United States over the origin of the virus took another turn today after the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said it might have been "the US Army that brought" the virus to Wuhan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!, Lijian alleged.</p>

<p>Several US officials including US President Trump have pointed to the origin being from Wuhan.&nbsp;</p>


As China and US squabble over the origin of coronavirus with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo terming it "Wuhan virus", a report has emerged which points to the first case being reported on November 17.

As China and US squabble over the origin of coronavirus with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo terming it "Wuhan virus", a report has emerged which points to the first case being reported on November 17. Also Read: China begins to loosen restrictions in Hubei as death toll climbs in Italy A Hong Kong newspaper reported that the first case has been traced after going through government data. The report says Chinese government officials had identified 266 people who were infected with the virus and were under scanner by Chinese medical officials. Scientists have been trying to map the pattern of the virus in Wuhan where it first emerged. Watch Video: China had reported the first case on December 31 which experts say was very late as the virus has already begun to take hold. The report claims China had already 60 confirmed cases of the virus by December 20 last year. The South China Morning Post claims a 55-year-old, known as "patient zero" could have been the first victim of the virus, however, it hasn't been confirmed. Meanwhile, the spat between China and United States over the origin of the virus took another turn today after the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said it might have been "the US Army that brought" the virus to Wuhan. "When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!, Lijian alleged. Several US officials including US President Trump have pointed to the origin being from Wuhan.

First coronavirus case traced to November 17 in Wuhan: Report

<p>China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries.</p>

<p>In the last two decades, China has been able to ramp-up investment in its health sector from nearly 500 billion yuan to six trillion in 2018, according to a report.</p>

<p>According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in China, the basic medical insurance system covers over 95 per cent of the population.</p>

<p>The entire Chinese health apparatus is undertaken by the government at the central and local level with 'overall responsibility for national health legislation, policy, and administration'.</p>

<p>Impressively, the government claimed in 2014, it spent approximately 5.6 per cent of its GDP - approximately $922 billion - on health care, with 30 per cent financed by the central government and local governments and 38 per cent by publicly financed health insurance, private health insurance, or social health donations.</p>

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<p>Those are outstanding figures by any stretch of the imagination for a country which has been able to divert its resources into a health system in just two decades.</p>

<p>However, where the 'system' has failed is in its response, like SARS in 2002-03, China in 2020 hasn’t been able to bring up its ground forces to respond on a war-footing to a burgeoning crisis mainly due to age-old government apathy compounded by an inherent Communist habit of a conspiracy of silence.</p>

<p>Interestingly, apart from a well-funded state health programme, the government does not really help to build an independent private system depriving the populace of a secondary choice with international medical practitioners. A health system based on almost purely on a top-down approach which discourages 'private hand' and does not think out of the box stands exposed when a pandemic hits - clearly China has been stumped twice in two decades and left with much to ponder.</p>

<p>It is not always the impressive investments on paper and vision statements which defines a healthcare system but an early detection and ground-level response including technical support which truly makes for a reliable mechanism.</p>

<p>China’s failure to detect and respond has now become a worldwide pandemic. In the new age, another mistake would prove to be even more costly with the markets already on a tailspin.</p>

<p>The solution - China should throw up open its gates to private ownership and play the role of an “enlightened dictator” or risk similar coronavirus-type pandemic.<br />
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China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries.

China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries. In the last two decades, China has been able to ramp-up investment in its health sector from nearly 500 billion yuan to six trillion in 2018, according to a report. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in China, the basic medical insurance system covers over 95 per cent of the population. The entire Chinese health apparatus is undertaken by the government at the central and local level with 'overall responsibility for national health legislation, policy, and administration'. Impressively, the government claimed in 2014, it spent approximately 5.6 per cent of its GDP - approximately $922 billion - on health care, with 30 per cent financed by the central government and local governments and 38 per cent by publicly financed health insurance, private health insurance, or social health donations. Watch Video: Those are outstanding figures by any stretch of the imagination for a country which has been able to divert its resources into a health system in just two decades. However, where the 'system' has failed is in its response, like SARS in 2002-03, China in 2020 hasn’t been able to bring up its ground forces to respond on a war-footing to a burgeoning crisis mainly due to age-old government apathy compounded by an inherent Communist habit of a conspiracy of silence. Interestingly, apart from a well-funded state health programme, the government does not really help to build an independent private system depriving the populace of a secondary choice with international medical practitioners. A health system based on almost purely on a top-down approach which discourages 'private hand' and does not think out of the box stands exposed when a pandemic hits - clearly China has been stumped twice in two decades and left with much to ponder. It is not always the impressive investments on paper and vision statements which defines a healthcare system but an early detection and ground-level response including technical support which truly makes for a reliable mechanism. China’s failure to detect and respond has now become a worldwide pandemic. In the new age, another mistake would prove to be even more costly with the markets already on a tailspin. The solution - China should throw up open its gates to private ownership and play the role of an “enlightened dictator” or risk similar coronavirus-type pandemic. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Coronavirus pandemic: Why China’s gigantic healthcare apparatus failed

<p>In a move that can see the revival of SAARC grouping, Indian PM Narendra Modi has called for a joint SAARC strategy to fight coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p>In a tweet, he said, "I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus"</p>

<p>He suggested, the SAARC countries, "could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy."</p>

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<p>Adding,"Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet."</p>

<p>Will Pakistani PM Imran Khan join PM Modi and other SAARC leaders for video conference? If he does then it will be the big takeaway from the conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yesterday at Pakistani weekly presser by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, spokesperson on response to a WION question said, "On Coronavirus, as I said before that the Government of Pakistan is monitoring the situation very closely and will take measures required for the citizens within Pakistan and any assistance we can provide to our neighbouring countries.”</p>

<p>Sources in Islamabad have said the suggestion by Indian PM has been noted "positively" &amp; will be discussed at Pakistan's National Security Council.</p>

<p>Bhutan Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering responded to PM Modi's tweet and said "This is what we call leadership. As members of this region, we must come together in such times. Smaller economies are hit harder, so we must coordinate. With your leadership, I have no doubt we will see the immediate and impactful outcome. Looking forward to the video conference."</p>

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<p>SAARC has been lying defunct since 2016 after the Uri attack. The 19th SAARC summit was to happen in Islamabad in 2016 but was boycotted by India along with — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan after the terror attack by Pakistan based terror groups in India killed 19 Indian soldiers.</p>


In a move that can see the revival of SAARC grouping, Indian PM Narendra Modi has called for a joint SAARC strategy to fight coronavirus outbreak. In a tweet, he said, "I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus" He suggested, the SAARC countries, "could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy.

In a move that can see the revival of SAARC grouping, Indian PM Narendra Modi has called for a joint SAARC strategy to fight coronavirus outbreak. In a tweet, he said, "I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus" He suggested, the SAARC countries, "could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy." I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus. We could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy. Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2020 × Adding,"Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet." Will Pakistani PM Imran Khan join PM Modi and other SAARC leaders for video conference? If he does then it will be the big takeaway from the conference. Yesterday at Pakistani weekly presser by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, spokesperson on response to a WION question said, "On Coronavirus, as I said before that the Government of Pakistan is monitoring the situation very closely and will take measures required for the citizens within Pakistan and any assistance we can provide to our neighbouring countries.” Sources in Islamabad have said the suggestion by Indian PM has been noted "positively" & will be discussed at Pakistan's National Security Council. Bhutan Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering responded to PM Modi's tweet and said "This is what we call leadership. As members of this region, we must come together in such times. Smaller economies are hit harder, so we must coordinate. With your leadership, I have no doubt we will see the immediate and impactful outcome. Looking forward to the video conference." This is what we call leadership. As members of this region, we must come together in such times. Smaller economies are hit harder, so we must coordinate. With your leadership, I have no doubt we will see immediate and impactful outcome. Looking forward to the video conference. https://t.co/2RnokAJQOs — PM Bhutan (@PMBhutan) March 13, 2020 × SAARC has been lying defunct since 2016 after the Uri attack. The 19th SAARC summit was to happen in Islamabad in 2016 but was boycotted by India along with — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan after the terror attack by Pakistan based terror groups in India killed 19 Indian soldiers.

Coronavirus crisis: PM Modi suggests joint SAARC strategy; proposes video conference

<p>When the world was blissfully unaware of this creeping pandemic, when the WHO was dragging its feet on declaring the seriousness of the situation, WION brought to you a series of reports on how the Chinese state is complicit in this outbreak.</p>

<p>Beijing tried to underplay the crisis. It mishandled the situation. The outbreak was first ignored by local officials and whistleblowers in China were muzzled.</p>

<p>And the top leadership in China escaped scrutiny when the crisis peaked. The coronavirus has crossed borders and spread around the world. However, it's important to keep the spotlight on China.</p>

<p>Beijing is doing what it does best - hiding the facts, twisting the narrative, whitewashing the problems and evading scrutiny. &nbsp;</p>

<p>What is the biggest headline coming out of China? - &nbsp;It is defeating the virus. 11 temporary hospitals have been shut because they're not needed anymore. This is the narrative China is pushing. It has deployed diplomats to take on critics.<br />
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<strong>WATCH: Wuhan Coronavirus - should China pay for its negligence?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>This is what the Chinese ambassador to South Africa said earlier this month, "Although the epidemic first broke out in China, it did not necessarily mean that the virus originated from China, let alone made in China. "</p>

<p>Meanwhile, it's a fact that coronavirus is made in China pandemic. The first cases emerged way back in December. The government not only ignored the spread, it punished the doctors who raised concerns.</p>

<p>Within weeks, the virus spread through Wuhan and then all-over China. People were dragged from their homes to hospitals - doctors ran out of supplies. 60 per cent of China's medical workers weren't even graduates.</p>

<p>Cases were hidden, China slammed countries that issued travel advisories. And soon enough, the virus travelled all over the world.&nbsp;Today, more than one lakh 27 thousand cases have been reported.</p>

<p>According to one estimate, this outbreak could cost the world economy 2.7 trillion dollars. Another estimate claims a three trillion dollar loss.</p>

<p>But why must the world pay for China's negligence? Why shouldn't China foot the bill? Why should China be allowed to hold the world hostage? &nbsp;</p>

<p>If there's one take away for the world from this crisis, it is this - create viable alternatives to China. Help emerging economies to step in and fill the gap, switch suppliers.</p>

<p>If leading companies can ditch their Chinese contracts, Beijing will be forced to concede that it put the global economy at risk by ignoring a health crisis. The loss in business and trade deals will be the ultimate reparation to seek from China. &nbsp;<br />
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When the world was blissfully unaware of this creeping pandemic, when the WHO was dragging its feet on declaring the seriousness of the situation, WION brought to you a series of reports on how the Chinese state is complicit in this outbreak.

When the world was blissfully unaware of this creeping pandemic, when the WHO was dragging its feet on declaring the seriousness of the situation, WION brought to you a series of reports on how the Chinese state is complicit in this outbreak. Beijing tried to underplay the crisis. It mishandled the situation. The outbreak was first ignored by local officials and whistleblowers in China were muzzled. And the top leadership in China escaped scrutiny when the crisis peaked. The coronavirus has crossed borders and spread around the world. However, it's important to keep the spotlight on China. Beijing is doing what it does best - hiding the facts, twisting the narrative, whitewashing the problems and evading scrutiny. What is the biggest headline coming out of China? - It is defeating the virus. 11 temporary hospitals have been shut because they're not needed anymore. This is the narrative China is pushing. It has deployed diplomats to take on critics. WATCH: Wuhan Coronavirus - should China pay for its negligence? × This is what the Chinese ambassador to South Africa said earlier this month, "Although the epidemic first broke out in China, it did not necessarily mean that the virus originated from China, let alone made in China. " Meanwhile, it's a fact that coronavirus is made in China pandemic. The first cases emerged way back in December. The government not only ignored the spread, it punished the doctors who raised concerns. Within weeks, the virus spread through Wuhan and then all-over China. People were dragged from their homes to hospitals - doctors ran out of supplies. 60 per cent of China's medical workers weren't even graduates. Cases were hidden, China slammed countries that issued travel advisories. And soon enough, the virus travelled all over the world. Today, more than one lakh 27 thousand cases have been reported. According to one estimate, this outbreak could cost the world economy 2.7 trillion dollars. Another estimate claims a three trillion dollar loss. But why must the world pay for China's negligence? Why shouldn't China foot the bill? Why should China be allowed to hold the world hostage? If there's one take away for the world from this crisis, it is this - create viable alternatives to China. Help emerging economies to step in and fill the gap, switch suppliers. If leading companies can ditch their Chinese contracts, Beijing will be forced to concede that it put the global economy at risk by ignoring a health crisis. The loss in business and trade deals will be the ultimate reparation to seek from China. (Disclaimer: WION Edit is the channel's take on the big events of the world)

WION Edit: Should China be made to pay for the coronavirus?

<p>A start-up firm in India's southern Kerala state has launched two robots to spread awareness about the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide.<br />
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More than 134,500 people have been infected globally and over 4,900 have died, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements.<br />
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The robots, developed by Asimov Robotics, can be seen distributing face masks and sanitizers, giving information about the contagion and cleaning doors at a start-up complex in Kochi city.<br />
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"They are actually crowd-pullers. So people will gather around the robot and we can very effectively communicate this to the public," said Jayakrishnan T, the brains behind the robots.<br />
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The start-up is trying to put the robots into use at public places like airports and malls and have sought permission from authorities.<br />
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With just 74 confirmed cases of the virus and a single death, India, a country of 1.3 billion people, has so far fared better than elsewhere in Asia, Europe and North America.</p>


A start-up firm in India's southern Kerala state has launched two robots to spread awareness about the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide.

A start-up firm in India's southern Kerala state has launched two robots to spread awareness about the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide. More than 134,500 people have been infected globally and over 4,900 have died, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements. The robots, developed by Asimov Robotics, can be seen distributing face masks and sanitizers, giving information about the contagion and cleaning doors at a start-up complex in Kochi city. "They are actually crowd-pullers. So people will gather around the robot and we can very effectively communicate this to the public," said Jayakrishnan T, the brains behind the robots. The start-up is trying to put the robots into use at public places like airports and malls and have sought permission from authorities. With just 74 confirmed cases of the virus and a single death, India, a country of 1.3 billion people, has so far fared better than elsewhere in Asia, Europe and North America.

In Kerala, robots spreading awareness on Coronavirus pandemic

<p>China's President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan today nearly seventy days after the first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-cases-rise-to-5-in-afghanistan-confirms-health-ministry-285454">coronavirus </a>cases were reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trump-to-announce-major-steps-to-aid-us-economy-amid-coronavirus-fear-285486">Also Read:&nbsp;Trump to announce 'major' steps to aid US economy amid coronavirus fear</a></p>

<p>In Wuhan, President Xi interacted with the people who have been fighting the outbreak on the ground - medical staff, police officers, community workers and military personnel.</p>

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<p>"The spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been basically curbed in Hubei province and the capital city Wuhan," China's official Xinhua news agency quoted the Chinese president as saying.</p>

<p>"Initial success has been made in stabilising the situation and turning the tide in Hubei and Wuhan," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-coronavirus-xi-jinping-pays-first-visit-to-virus-epicentre-wuhan-285400">Xi</a> added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-54-new-coronavirus-deaths-highest-single-day-toll-285461">Also Read: Iran reports 54 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day toll</a></p>

<p>Over the last couple of months, hundreds of medical workers have been deployed in Wuhan which is the epicentre of the coronavirus with the residents largely left to their own devices following stringent lockdown measures.</p>

<p>President Xi's visit comes at a time when the situation in Wuhan has improved considerably. Over the last 24 hours, China has reported only 17 deaths and 19 new infections which are far less than the numbers of deaths being reported in January and February.</p>

<p>The Hubei administration is even mulling a gradual loosening of the travel restrictions in the province.</p>


China's President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan today nearly seventy days after the first coronavirus cases were reported. Also Read: Trump to announce 'major' steps to aid US economy amid coronavirus fear In Wuhan, President Xi interacted with the people who have been fighting the outbreak on the ground - medical staff, police officers, community workers and military personnel.

China's President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan today nearly seventy days after the first coronavirus cases were reported. Also Read: Trump to announce 'major' steps to aid US economy amid coronavirus fear In Wuhan, President Xi interacted with the people who have been fighting the outbreak on the ground - medical staff, police officers, community workers and military personnel. Watch Video: "The spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been basically curbed in Hubei province and the capital city Wuhan," China's official Xinhua news agency quoted the Chinese president as saying. "Initial success has been made in stabilising the situation and turning the tide in Hubei and Wuhan," Xi added. Also Read: Iran reports 54 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day toll Over the last couple of months, hundreds of medical workers have been deployed in Wuhan which is the epicentre of the coronavirus with the residents largely left to their own devices following stringent lockdown measures. President Xi's visit comes at a time when the situation in Wuhan has improved considerably. Over the last 24 hours, China has reported only 17 deaths and 19 new infections which are far less than the numbers of deaths being reported in January and February. The Hubei administration is even mulling a gradual loosening of the travel restrictions in the province.

Coronavirus basically curbed in Hubei province, says President Xi during visit to Wuhan

<p>With more than 20 fresh cases, the coronavirus has resurfaced in India. The number of confirmed cases has spiked to 29. The world will have its eyes on how India tackles this outbreak.</p>

<p>Already, steps taken by India are making news around the world. Earlier this week, India ordered the pharmaceutical industry to stop exporting 26 drugs and drug ingredients without government permission. Most of them are antibiotics.</p>

<p>India is the largest supplier in the world for generic drugs, and thus, India's move might affect the global supply.</p>

<p>But for now, New Delhi needs to ensure that there is an adequate supply of medicines for Indians before they can be exported. But, more steps are required to tackle the disease. The first priority should be awareness.</p>

<p>The government should undertake a clear communication campaign which explains what the coronavirus is and spells out practical advise for the citizens to follow.<br />
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<p><strong>​​​</strong>The first case of the coronavirus was detected in Kerala more than a month ago. A total of three cases were detected, all of them were successfully treated.</p>

<p>India has shown that it can fight the coronavirus by isolating the carriers and treating those infected. New Delhi said today that it will check every passenger on arrival. Monitoring and restricting mobility has worked before, but it needs to be carried out on a larger scale.</p>

<p>Because the coronavirus has spread over 70 countries now. It is also a chance for India to upgrade its healthcare system. Reportedly, India had around 26 thousand government hospitals in 2019.</p>

<p>According to one estimate, India has six beds for every 10 thousand people. For now, public health care facilities are inadequate. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But, the number of coronavirus cases in India is low as compared to countries that have suffered the worst outbreak - China, South Korea and Japan.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said there is no need to panic, it is time for the Indian authorities to walk the talk.</p>

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With more than 20 fresh cases, the coronavirus has resurfaced in India. The number of confirmed cases has spiked to 29. The world will have its eyes on how India tackles this outbreak.

With more than 20 fresh cases, the coronavirus has resurfaced in India. The number of confirmed cases has spiked to 29. The world will have its eyes on how India tackles this outbreak. Already, steps taken by India are making news around the world. Earlier this week, India ordered the pharmaceutical industry to stop exporting 26 drugs and drug ingredients without government permission. Most of them are antibiotics. India is the largest supplier in the world for generic drugs, and thus, India's move might affect the global supply. But for now, New Delhi needs to ensure that there is an adequate supply of medicines for Indians before they can be exported. But, more steps are required to tackle the disease. The first priority should be awareness. The government should undertake a clear communication campaign which explains what the coronavirus is and spells out practical advise for the citizens to follow. WATCH: × The first case of the coronavirus was detected in Kerala more than a month ago. A total of three cases were detected, all of them were successfully treated. India has shown that it can fight the coronavirus by isolating the carriers and treating those infected. New Delhi said today that it will check every passenger on arrival. Monitoring and restricting mobility has worked before, but it needs to be carried out on a larger scale. Because the coronavirus has spread over 70 countries now. It is also a chance for India to upgrade its healthcare system. Reportedly, India had around 26 thousand government hospitals in 2019. According to one estimate, India has six beds for every 10 thousand people. For now, public health care facilities are inadequate. But, the number of coronavirus cases in India is low as compared to countries that have suffered the worst outbreak - China, South Korea and Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said there is no need to panic, it is time for the Indian authorities to walk the talk. (Disclaimer: WION Edit is the channel's take on the big events of the world)

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<p>Mainland China reported a rise in new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday, reversing three straight days of declines, because of a spike in new infections in Wuhan, the city at the centre of the outbreak.</p>

<p>Mainland China had 139 new confirmed cases as of Wednesday, the National Health Commission (NHC) said, bringing the total accumulated number of cases to 80,409.</p>

<p>Authorities reported 119 new cases the previous day and 125 the day before that.</p>

<p>The increase was driven by more cases in Wuhan, the provincial capital of Hubei, where the virus is believed to have emerged in a market late last year.</p>

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<p>Wuhan's new infections climbed to 131 from 114 a day earlier. There was no immediate elaboration and health officials were due to hold a briefing later in the day.</p>

<p>After what some critics said was an initially hesitant response to the new virus, China imposed sweeping restrictions to try to stop it, including transport suspensions, lockdowns of cities and extending a Lunar New Year holiday across the country.</p>

<p>World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said other countries have much to learn from the way China has handled the outbreak and Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said many countries had asked for help and China was responding.</p>

<p>The number of new confirmed cases in Hubei, excluding Wuhan, has remained in single digits for seven consecutive days, with three new infections recorded on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>In the rest of mainland China, outside Hubei, there were only five new confirmed cases, the health commission said.</p>

<p>The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China had reached 3,012 as of the end of Wednesday, up by 31 from the previous day. Hubei accounted for all of the new deaths. In Wuhan, 23 people died.</p>

<p>With the downward trend in new cases, Chinese authorities have turned their attention to stopping the virus being brought in from new coronavirus hot spots abroad.</p>

<p><strong>'REPAY KINDNESS'</strong></p>

<p>The number of new infections overseas now exceeds the tally of new cases in China, with Italy, South Korea and Iran, in particular, seeing worrying spreads of the virus.</p>

<p>Authorities have asked overseas Chinese hoping to return home to reconsider their travel plans, while cities across the country have set up quarantine rules for those entering from high-risk places.</p>

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<p>An infected person is known to have arrived in China from Iran, one of the virus' new hot spots, last week.</p>
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<p>The cities of Shanghai and Guangdong have ordered people who have been in countries with severe outbreaks within the previous two weeks to stay in quarantine for 14 days.</p>

<p>The city of Chengdu in central Sichuan province said it was also ordering quarantine for such people.</p>

<p>The NHC has said authorities were transitioning from "overall containment to targeted containment" measures, with a focus on containment within communities, and medical treatment.</p>

<p>Ma told a briefing China would make donations to South Korea, Iraq, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, on top of what it has already given to Pakistan, Japan and Iran.</p>

<p>China was also considering responding to WHO call for donations, he said.</p>

<p><span>"Many of the countries which have requested for our help had actually helped us previously, so when we help these countries, it is to help them fight the virus, and also to repay their kindness," Ma said.</span></p>
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Mainland China reported a rise in new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday, reversing three straight days of declines, because of a spike in new infections in Wuhan, the city at the centre of the outbreak.

Mainland China reported a rise in new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday, reversing three straight days of declines, because of a spike in new infections in Wuhan, the city at the centre of the outbreak. Mainland China had 139 new confirmed cases as of Wednesday, the National Health Commission (NHC) said, bringing the total accumulated number of cases to 80,409. Authorities reported 119 new cases the previous day and 125 the day before that. The increase was driven by more cases in Wuhan, the provincial capital of Hubei, where the virus is believed to have emerged in a market late last year. Also read: New York state confirms 11th coronavirus case, over 100 quarantined Wuhan's new infections climbed to 131 from 114 a day earlier. There was no immediate elaboration and health officials were due to hold a briefing later in the day. After what some critics said was an initially hesitant response to the new virus, China imposed sweeping restrictions to try to stop it, including transport suspensions, lockdowns of cities and extending a Lunar New Year holiday across the country. World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said other countries have much to learn from the way China has handled the outbreak and Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said many countries had asked for help and China was responding. The number of new confirmed cases in Hubei, excluding Wuhan, has remained in single digits for seven consecutive days, with three new infections recorded on Wednesday. Also see: New coronavirus deaths in US as lawmakers reach $8.3 billion funding deal In the rest of mainland China, outside Hubei, there were only five new confirmed cases, the health commission said. The death toll from the outbreak in mainland China had reached 3,012 as of the end of Wednesday, up by 31 from the previous day. Hubei accounted for all of the new deaths. In Wuhan, 23 people died. With the downward trend in new cases, Chinese authorities have turned their attention to stopping the virus being brought in from new coronavirus hot spots abroad. 'REPAY KINDNESS' The number of new infections overseas now exceeds the tally of new cases in China, with Italy, South Korea and Iran, in particular, seeing worrying spreads of the virus. Authorities have asked overseas Chinese hoping to return home to reconsider their travel plans, while cities across the country have set up quarantine rules for those entering from high-risk places. Watch: × An infected person is known to have arrived in China from Iran, one of the virus' new hot spots, last week. The cities of Shanghai and Guangdong have ordered people who have been in countries with severe outbreaks within the previous two weeks to stay in quarantine for 14 days. The city of Chengdu in central Sichuan province said it was also ordering quarantine for such people. The NHC has said authorities were transitioning from "overall containment to targeted containment" measures, with a focus on containment within communities, and medical treatment. Ma told a briefing China would make donations to South Korea, Iraq, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, on top of what it has already given to Pakistan, Japan and Iran. China was also considering responding to WHO call for donations, he said. "Many of the countries which have requested for our help had actually helped us previously, so when we help these countries, it is to help them fight the virus, and also to repay their kindness," Ma said.

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