Iran now has the highest coronavirus death toll outside of China. Even the Deputy Health Minister of Iran has been infected by the Wuhan virus. From Iran, the disease is spreading to other West Asian countries. This report tells you more.

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

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

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

Historically, settlements have flourished on river banks. By that distinction, Wuhan can rightly be called the cradle of the Chinese civilisation. After all, the city sits on the confluence of the two mighty rivers- Yangtze &amp; Han.

Today, Wuhan has become famous or rather infamous across the world as the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus. But before December 2019, the city was renowned for being at the centrestage of China's history.

For hundreds of years, kingdoms across China battled to gain supremacy over the fertile plains that formed modern-day Wuhan and its surrounding areas in Hubei province.

One of the most crucial battles in Chinese history was fought near Wuhan. The Battle of the Red Cliffs (208 AD) triggered the downfall of the formidable Han dynasty.

Its geography came both as a boon and a bane. A major city in imperial China, it lured famed poets and artists from across the world.

But its strategic position also put it at the frontier of attacks by invaders, most notably by Mongol ruler Kublai Khan in 1271.

However, Wuhan continued to flourish and over the years migration from all over China, turned it into a truly cosmopolitan city.

Wuhan reached its zenith in the 20th century when China was going through a period of change as well as turmoil.

China had embarked on the path of modernisation while several colonial powers scrambled to gain control over its vast resources.

It was in the year 1911 that Wuhan's name was forever etched in modern China's history.

The city's military garrison rebelled against the Qing dynasty. Despite all its might, the imperial army was unable to quell the uprising which was inspired by revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen.

The Wuchang Uprising as the rebellion was called, sparked the Xinhai Revolution which led to the end of the imperial rule and establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.

Wuhan served as the headquarters of the left-wing Kuomintang (KMT) government in the subsequent years.

The KMT formed the modern-day Wuhan by joining three adjacent cities- Hankou, Hanyang &amp; Wuchang in 1927.

1930s &amp; 40s came as the most challenging decades for Wuhan. But it was also in these years that Wuhan became renowned globally for its resilience to natural calamities and wars.

Thousands of refugees took shelter in Wuhan as the Yangtze River flooded twice in 1931 and 1936. Even as Wuhan was recovering from the disaster, another catastrophe struck.&nbsp;

The Second Sino-Japanese War (1936-37) was at its peak and the city fell to the Empire of Japan in 1938.&nbsp;

The world's attention was now on Wuhan which had become a symbol of wartime resistance.

According to Stephen R. MacKinnon, the author of 'Wuhan, 1938: War, Refugees, and the Making of Modern China', what made Wuhan exceptional was weak government control over the press and society.

It comes a major contrast to the present-day lockdown in the city, with several reports claiming forceful quarantines amid media censorship.

Despite the restrictions, Wuhan never forgets anything. Every tragedy becomes a part of its history and strength.

The city emerged as one of China's biggest metropolitans in the years following World War II, even as it tried to grapple with the aftermath of an attack by American forces in 1944.

The spirit of Wuhan's residents has been immortalised in the words of British poet WH Auden, who travelled to the besieged city during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Referring to the frequent floods in the city, Auden wrote, "When the river shifts its course, they learnt how to live well, though ruin threatened often." 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) &nbsp;

Historically, settlements have flourished on river banks. By that distinction, Wuhan can rightly be called the cradle of the Chinese civilisation. After all, the city sits on the confluence of the two mighty rivers- Yangtze & Han.

Historically, settlements have flourished on river banks. By that distinction, Wuhan can rightly be called the cradle of the Chinese civilisation. After all, the city sits on the confluence of the two mighty rivers- Yangtze & Han. Today, Wuhan has become famous or rather infamous across the world as the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus. But before December 2019, the city was renowned for being at the centrestage of China's history. For hundreds of years, kingdoms across China battled to gain supremacy over the fertile plains that formed modern-day Wuhan and its surrounding areas in Hubei province. One of the most crucial battles in Chinese history was fought near Wuhan. The Battle of the Red Cliffs (208 AD) triggered the downfall of the formidable Han dynasty. Its geography came both as a boon and a bane. A major city in imperial China, it lured famed poets and artists from across the world. But its strategic position also put it at the frontier of attacks by invaders, most notably by Mongol ruler Kublai Khan in 1271. However, Wuhan continued to flourish and over the years migration from all over China, turned it into a truly cosmopolitan city. Wuhan reached its zenith in the 20th century when China was going through a period of change as well as turmoil. China had embarked on the path of modernisation while several colonial powers scrambled to gain control over its vast resources. It was in the year 1911 that Wuhan's name was forever etched in modern China's history. The city's military garrison rebelled against the Qing dynasty. Despite all its might, the imperial army was unable to quell the uprising which was inspired by revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen. The Wuchang Uprising as the rebellion was called, sparked the Xinhai Revolution which led to the end of the imperial rule and establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. Wuhan served as the headquarters of the left-wing Kuomintang (KMT) government in the subsequent years. The KMT formed the modern-day Wuhan by joining three adjacent cities- Hankou, Hanyang & Wuchang in 1927. 1930s & 40s came as the most challenging decades for Wuhan. But it was also in these years that Wuhan became renowned globally for its resilience to natural calamities and wars. Thousands of refugees took shelter in Wuhan as the Yangtze River flooded twice in 1931 and 1936. Even as Wuhan was recovering from the disaster, another catastrophe struck. The Second Sino-Japanese War (1936-37) was at its peak and the city fell to the Empire of Japan in 1938. The world's attention was now on Wuhan which had become a symbol of wartime resistance. According to Stephen R. MacKinnon, the author of 'Wuhan, 1938: War, Refugees, and the Making of Modern China', what made Wuhan exceptional was weak government control over the press and society. It comes a major contrast to the present-day lockdown in the city, with several reports claiming forceful quarantines amid media censorship. Despite the restrictions, Wuhan never forgets anything. Every tragedy becomes a part of its history and strength. The city emerged as one of China's biggest metropolitans in the years following World War II, even as it tried to grapple with the aftermath of an attack by American forces in 1944. The spirit of Wuhan's residents has been immortalised in the words of British poet WH Auden, who travelled to the besieged city during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Referring to the frequent floods in the city, Auden wrote, "When the river shifts its course, they learnt how to live well, though ruin threatened often." (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Wuhan, the Chinese city infamous as coronavirus epicenter, has a rich history

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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China's deadly coronavirus has spread across West Asia. The cumulative figure of cases outside China is now well beyond 1,200. A dramatic surge in new cases has been reported in the West Asian countries.

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South Korea is worst infected with coronavirus outside China. A dramatic surge in coronavirus cases has been reported in South Korea. The total number of infected people has reached 346 in South Korea. As per the latest reports, In China, the death toll of the coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,345 with more than 76,000 people infected.

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As per the latest reports, In China the death toll of the coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,345 with more than 76,000 people infected.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Death toll in China rise to 2,345

Indian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster was scheduled to fly to China on Friday to evacuate Indian citizens, but the special flight is awaiting clearance from the Beijing.

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As per the latest reports, In China, the death toll of the coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,345 with more than 76,000 people infected.

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The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose to 2,233 on Friday after 115 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak.

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As per the latest reports, the death toll of the coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,233 with more than 75,000 people infected.

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WION received two videos from Pakistani nationals in which a father and a Pakistani student are making an appeal to the Pakistan government to evacuate Pakistan nationals from China. Earlier, a Chinese diplomat on February 20 backed Pakistan's decision not to evacuate Pakistani students from Wuhan city a day after the angry parents issued an ultimatum to the country's government of holding a demonstration if they bring their children back within three days.

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The coronavirus outbreak has given birth to a new era. Now China has launched a worldwide offensive against any negative coverage of the coronavirus outbreak.

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As per the latest reports, The death toll of the coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,233 with more than 75,000 people infected.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Death toll surged to 2,233

The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday (February 19), meanwhile Russia has imposed temporary ban on entry of Chinese nationals in the country.

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Pakistan refuses to evacuate stranded students. Families of stranded students are on protest. Pakistan government chooses politics over students lives. Moreover Pak Foreign Minister, Qureshi skips briefing & did not meet families of stranded students.

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Hundreds of Pakistani students have been struck in Wuhan which is the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. However, Pakistan has refused to evacuate them. Parents have been appealing to the Pakistani government to get their children back home. Watch report:

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In China, it is the biggest drop in almost a month. Number of new cases dropped from 1,693 on Wednesday. China is confident of winning the fight against this deadly virus. Chinese government thanked the International community for there support.

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The deadly coronavirus outbreak may be a silver lining for the environment this as a study says the lockdown in China has significantly dropped down the country's carbon emissions.

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