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An elderly man was spotted lying dead on a pavement in China's Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus on Thursday.&nbsp;

The fear of the deadly virus amongst a few passerby was apparent as they did not dare to touch the grey-haired man.&nbsp;

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News agency AFP's reporters detected the body in the morning and soon after an emergency vehicle arrived with police and medical staff.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;

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So far, police and local health officials have not commented on the man who appeared to be in his 60s.&nbsp;

A woman who was standing near the old man said that she believed that the man had died from the virus.&nbsp;

"It's terrible," she said. "These days many people have died."

In two hours, at least 15 ambulances passed by from the scene.&nbsp;

Finally, a white van with blacked-out windows reached the spot and took away the man.

Wuhan is the epicentre of the deadly virus and alone witnessed 159 deaths out of the total toll of 213.&nbsp;

On Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak a global emergency.&nbsp;

Wuhan is put under an unprecedented lockdown, with roads out of the city blocked and flights suspended, in a bid to stop the virus from spreading.

An elderly man was spotted lying dead on a pavement in China's Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus on Thursday. The fear of the deadly virus amongst a few passerby was apparent as they did not dare to touch the grey-haired man.

An elderly man was spotted lying dead on a pavement in China's Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus on Thursday. The fear of the deadly virus amongst a few passerby was apparent as they did not dare to touch the grey-haired man. Also read: Wuhan virus death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 10000 infected News agency AFP's reporters detected the body in the morning and soon after an emergency vehicle arrived with police and medical staff. Watch: So far, police and local health officials have not commented on the man who appeared to be in his 60s. A woman who was standing near the old man said that she believed that the man had died from the virus. "It's terrible," she said. "These days many people have died." In two hours, at least 15 ambulances passed by from the scene. Finally, a white van with blacked-out windows reached the spot and took away the man. Wuhan is the epicentre of the deadly virus and alone witnessed 159 deaths out of the total toll of 213. On Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak a global emergency. Wuhan is put under an unprecedented lockdown, with roads out of the city blocked and flights suspended, in a bid to stop the virus from spreading.

Watch- Man lying dead on streets of Wuhan, epicentre of coronavirus

The United States warned Americans not to travel to China as the death toll from a new virus reached 213 on Friday and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency, and Britain confirmed its first two cases.

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 in the world's second-biggest economy.

"Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan," the US State Department said in a new travel advisory on its website, raising the warning for China to the same level as Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament his government had decided to raise its infectious disease advisory level for China, urging citizens to avoid non-urgent trips.

Japan's advisory for China's central province of Hubei, where the virus first emerged in its capital of Wuhan in December, is a level higher, advising citizens not to travel there.

China has taken "the most comprehensive and rigorous prevention and control measures", a foreign ministry spokeswoman said in response to the WHO declaration, although Beijing has not commented on the U.S. travel warning.

"We have full confidence and capability to win this fight," Hua Chunying said in a statement.

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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 the Asian giant.

He said the global emergency was declared because of the danger the virus could spread to countries with weak health systems, adding, "We must act now."

Chinese health authorities said the number of infections had risen to 9,692 by Thursday.

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There have been no deaths outside China, although 131 cases have been reported in 23 other countries and regions, with the latest in Britain, where authorities said the two cases were from the same family.

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.

Fear and flights

Flu epidemics kill hundreds of thousands of people across the world each year, WHO figures show, but new viruses trigger alarm because their fatality and transmission rates are unknown and there are no vaccines.

Researchers worldwide are rushing to unlock the secrets of this virus and make a vaccine.

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Italy took a more drastic step than most countries, stopping all air traffic with China after announcing its first cases, in two Chinese tourists.

More airlines have stopped flying to mainland China, including Air France KLM SA, British Airways, Germany's Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic, while 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, as tension simmered over quarantine centres that protesters have said are too close to homes.

China in turn 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.

Economic risk

While markets took a breather on Friday after falls this week, apprehension is growing about the impact of the virus on China and the world.

"The fear of contagion risk is already evident in global financial markets," Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.

Major firms, such as Alphabet Inc's Google and Sweden's IKEA, have suspended operations in China.

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 that 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.

The effect 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."

The virus is believed to have originated in a food market illegally selling wildlife in Wuhan. About 60 million people in Hubei province are living under virtual lockdown.

With new cases being reported around the world, the anti-China sentiment is emerging in some places and manufacturers are scrambling to meet demand for protective masks.

Facebook Inc said it would take down misinformation about the coronavirus, in a rare departure from its approach to health content.

The United States warned Americans not to travel to China as the death toll from a new virus reached 213 on Friday and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency, and Britain confirmed its first two cases.

The United States warned Americans not to travel to China as the death toll from a new virus reached 213 on Friday and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency, and Britain confirmed its first two cases. 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 in the world's second-biggest economy. "Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan," the US State Department said in a new travel advisory on its website, raising the warning for China to the same level as Afghanistan and Iraq. Also read: Wuhan virus death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 10000 infected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament his government had decided to raise its infectious disease advisory level for China, urging citizens to avoid non-urgent trips. Japan's advisory for China's central province of Hubei, where the virus first emerged in its capital of Wuhan in December, is a level higher, advising citizens not to travel there. China has taken "the most comprehensive and rigorous prevention and control measures", a foreign ministry spokeswoman said in response to the WHO declaration, although Beijing has not commented on the U.S. travel warning. "We have full confidence and capability to win this fight," Hua Chunying said in a statement. Also read: Several countries seal border with China as coronavirus death toll increases 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 the Asian giant. He said the global emergency was declared because of the danger the virus could spread to countries with weak health systems, adding, "We must act now." Chinese health authorities said the number of infections had risen to 9,692 by Thursday. Also Read: First confirmed case in India, Kerala student tests positive There have been no deaths outside China, although 131 cases have been reported in 23 other countries and regions, with the latest in Britain, where authorities said the two cases were from the same family. 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. Fear and flights Flu epidemics kill hundreds of thousands of people across the world each year, WHO figures show, but new viruses trigger alarm because their fatality and transmission rates are unknown and there are no vaccines. Researchers worldwide are rushing to unlock the secrets of this virus and make a vaccine. In Pics: Deadly virus outbreaks across the world which created panic in the past Italy took a more drastic step than most countries, stopping all air traffic with China after announcing its first cases, in two Chinese tourists. More airlines have stopped flying to mainland China, including Air France KLM SA, British Airways, Germany's Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic, while 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, as tension simmered over quarantine centres that protesters have said are too close to homes. China in turn 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. Economic risk While markets took a breather on Friday after falls this week, apprehension is growing about the impact of the virus on China and the world. "The fear of contagion risk is already evident in global financial markets," Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday. Major firms, such as Alphabet Inc's Google and Sweden's IKEA, have suspended operations in China. 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 that 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. The effect 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." The virus is believed to have originated in a food market illegally selling wildlife in Wuhan. About 60 million people in Hubei province are living under virtual lockdown. With new cases being reported around the world, the anti-China sentiment is emerging in some places and manufacturers are scrambling to meet demand for protective masks. Facebook Inc said it would take down misinformation about the coronavirus, in a rare departure from its approach to health content.

US warns citizens against travel to China as it confirms first human-to-human transmission

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

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

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

Air India special flight departing from Delhi on Friday will evacuate around 400 Indians trapped in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-fears-grip-chinas-borders-families-of-uk-citizens-barred-from-departing-as-they-hold-chinese-passports-277484">coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan</a>, the national carrier's Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said.

Lohani said that the Boeing 747 Jumbo aircraft will take off at 12 pm from Delhi today and will return by 2 am on Saturday. "We are sending a Boeing 747 Jumbo aircraft. Around 400 Indians will be evacuated today from Wuhan in China by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-disinvestment-begins-modi-govt-invites-bids-for-100-stake-sale-276796">Air India</a> flight. It will take off at 12 pm today and will return by 2 am tomorrow," he added.

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The flight will include all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-has-to-be-privatised-no-other-option-hardeep-puri-271260">necessary </a>resources like masks, medical equipment, packed food, prescribed medicines, along with a team of five doctors from the Health Ministry, and paramedical personnel from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/government-puts-100-of-air-india-on-sale-277092">Air India</a>. Twenty crew members, including 15 cabin crew and five cockpit crew will be on board. Lohani said that the team of doctors and crew will be led by Air India's Director of Operations Captain Amitabh Singh.

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Lohani said that further arrangements for the passengers upon their return to India will be done by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Health Ministry. China has imposed a lockdown in Wuhan following the outbreak of the virus.

Coronavirus has claimed the lives of as many as 213 people in China alone, while cases have been reported in several countries across the world. Health authorities around the world are taking action to prevent a global pandemic as the virus continues to spread, with cases reported in Australia, France, the US, and several Asian countries besides China

Air India special flight departing from Delhi on Friday will evacuate around 400 Indians trapped in the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, the national carrier's Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said.

Air India special flight departing from Delhi on Friday will evacuate around 400 Indians trapped in the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, the national carrier's Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said. Lohani said that the Boeing 747 Jumbo aircraft will take off at 12 pm from Delhi today and will return by 2 am on Saturday. "We are sending a Boeing 747 Jumbo aircraft. Around 400 Indians will be evacuated today from Wuhan in China by Air India flight. It will take off at 12 pm today and will return by 2 am tomorrow," he added. [ Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Managing Director, Air India (Courtesy: ANI) ] The flight will include all necessary resources like masks, medical equipment, packed food, prescribed medicines, along with a team of five doctors from the Health Ministry, and paramedical personnel from Air India. Twenty crew members, including 15 cabin crew and five cockpit crew will be on board. Lohani said that the team of doctors and crew will be led by Air India's Director of Operations Captain Amitabh Singh. Also Read: Coronavirus outbreak: IndiGo, Air India suspend most China-bound flights; no case in India yet Lohani said that further arrangements for the passengers upon their return to India will be done by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Health Ministry. China has imposed a lockdown in Wuhan following the outbreak of the virus. Coronavirus has claimed the lives of as many as 213 people in China alone, while cases have been reported in several countries across the world. Health authorities around the world are taking action to prevent a global pandemic as the virus continues to spread, with cases reported in Australia, France, the US, and several Asian countries besides China

Air India CMD says around 400 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan

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

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

Coronavirus death toll rises to 170 in China

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day.&nbsp;

Kumar reaffirmed India's preparedness to tackle the virus. He said that the government is in contact with Indians in China and is trying to evacuate those in the Hubei province.&nbsp;

China is yet to respond to India's request, New Delhi awaits Beijing's approval, Kumar added.&nbsp;

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"The government of India has been conducting a regular review of the situation arising due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side," Kumar said.&nbsp;

Kumar also confirmed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's state visit to India from February 8 to 11.&nbsp;

"He will arrive on 7th February. 8th February will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Kumar told media.&nbsp;

After his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan PM will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Tirupati, Kumar said.&nbsp;

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Indian health officials on Thursday confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Kerala.&nbsp;

The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added.

"The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said.

Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed.&nbsp;

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day. Kumar reaffirmed India's preparedness to tackle the virus. He said that the government is in contact with Indians in China and is trying to evacuate those in the Hubei province. China is yet to respond to India's request, New Delhi awaits Beijing's approval, Kumar added. Also read: First confirmed case of coronavirus in India, Kerala student tested positive Spox of Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong: Chinese side pays close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by #coronavirus in India & will cooperate with the Indian side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention & control. https://t.co/qkHdOZZXOU — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2020 × "The government of India has been conducting a regular review of the situation arising due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side," Kumar said. Kumar also confirmed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's state visit to India from February 8 to 11. "He will arrive on 7th February. 8th February will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Kumar told media. After his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan PM will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Tirupati, Kumar said. Also read: Health Ministry reviews states' preparedness for prevention, management of novel coronavirus MEA: Govt of India has been conducting regular review of situation arising due to the outbreak of #coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side. pic.twitter.com/hxKCzCTeD2 — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2020 × Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong, has said that China is paying close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by coronavirus in India and that Beijing is ready to cooperate with India side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention and control, news agency ANI reported. "Chinese Embassy in India has maintained close communication with the Indian government, timely briefed on the development of the epidemic and China’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control," Rong said. × Indian health officials on Thursday confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Kerala. The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added. "The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said. Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed.

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The health officials&nbsp;on Thursday confirmed that a patient in Kerala had tested positive for novel coronavirus, the first case in the country of the virus which originated in China and has so far killed 170.

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The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added.

"The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said.

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Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed.&nbsp;

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Since Monday, these three men were kept under tight health monitoring and isolation for the medical treatment after they complained of respiratory illnesses.

This week, India readied a state-carrier aeroplane to travel to Wuhan but was waiting for a nod from Chinese authorities who were trying to sequence the whole evacuation process.

"Only those nationals who don't have the virus will be airlifted, they will be brought into a quarantine facility outside Delhi," the official said, requesting anonymity.

Demands from South Asian nationals intensified after countries such as the United States and Japan began pulling out their nationals.

(With inputs from agencies)

The health officials on Thursday confirmed that a patient in Kerala had tested positive for novel coronavirus, the first case in the country of the virus which originated in China and has so far killed 170.

The health officials on Thursday confirmed that a patient in Kerala had tested positive for novel coronavirus, the first case in the country of the virus which originated in China and has so far killed 170. Also read: Death toll climbs to 170, the infection spreads to every Chinese region The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added. "The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said. Also read: Coronavirus outbreak: IndiGo, Air India suspend most China-bound flights; no case in India yet Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed. Since Monday, these three men were kept under tight health monitoring and isolation for the medical treatment after they complained of respiratory illnesses. This week, India readied a state-carrier aeroplane to travel to Wuhan but was waiting for a nod from Chinese authorities who were trying to sequence the whole evacuation process. "Only those nationals who don't have the virus will be airlifted, they will be brought into a quarantine facility outside Delhi," the official said, requesting anonymity. Demands from South Asian nationals intensified after countries such as the United States and Japan began pulling out their nationals. (With inputs from agencies)

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india.../indias-gita-sabharwal-appointed-as-un- resident-coordinator-in-thailand-277450">India</a>&nbsp;will operate two flights to evacuate its&nbsp;citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China.

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According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country. 
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India is also preparing isolation wards in Manesar,&nbsp;near Delhi.&nbsp;The government will be evacuating around&nbsp;300 citizens.&nbsp;

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The government plans to quarantine most of the evacuees from China at the Defence Facility in Manesar, as it located far from residential areas.

Isolation wards have also been set up in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital.

Patients' samples will be tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune.

Let's also understand the evacuation plan.

300 Indian citizens including 200 students will be evacuated from Wuhan. However, only those with no symptoms will be allowed to leave China.

Two aircraft will be deployed for the mission. The staff will wear special protective gear and N-95 masks to avoid contracting the infection.

The evacuation will begin once India gets a clearance from China.

Meanwhile, joining a slew of international airlines, Air India and indigo have also suspended all flights to China.

India will operate two flights to evacuate its citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China. Also Read- Coronavirus: China accepts India's request to evacuate nationals from Wuhan According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country.

India will operate two flights to evacuate its citizens from the epicentre of coronavirus in Wuhan in China. Also Read- Coronavirus: China accepts India's request to evacuate nationals from Wuhan According to the Ministry of Health, Only those without any symptoms of flu are to be evacuated with mandatory isolation of 28 days instead of 14 days incubation period in the country. India is also preparing isolation wards in Manesar, near Delhi. The government will be evacuating around 300 citizens. × The wards have been set up by the defence and labour ministries along with the Indo-Tibetan border police. × The government plans to quarantine most of the evacuees from China at the Defence Facility in Manesar, as it located far from residential areas. Isolation wards have also been set up in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital. Patients' samples will be tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Let's also understand the evacuation plan. 300 Indian citizens including 200 students will be evacuated from Wuhan. However, only those with no symptoms will be allowed to leave China. Two aircraft will be deployed for the mission. The staff will wear special protective gear and N-95 masks to avoid contracting the infection. The evacuation will begin once India gets a clearance from China. Meanwhile, joining a slew of international airlines, Air India and indigo have also suspended all flights to China.

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-world-health-organization-chief-against-virus-related-evacuations-as-countries-plan-pull-outs-277084">World Health Organization</a> on Wednesday warned all countries across the globe&nbsp;to "take action" against&nbsp;the deadly coronavirus from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-news-wuhan-coronavirus-who-yet-to-decide-if-china-virus-is-a-global-health-emergency-276018">China</a>.

It called an urgent meeting for Thursday over whether the viral epidemic should be declared a global health emergency.

This can facilitate increased international coordination.

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"In the last few days the progress of the virus especially in some countries, especially human-to-human transmission, worries us," said WHO chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-pollution-is-the-new-tobacco-who-director-general-tedros-173879">Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.</a>

The WHO's Emergency Committee panel of 16 independent experts twice last week declined to declare an international emergency but will re-evaluate the situation on Thursday.

"We are at an important juncture in this event. We believe these chains of transmission can still be interrupted," said Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO's&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Emergencies Programme.

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Hundreds of foreigners are being&nbsp;evacuated from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uae-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-277351">Wuhan</a>, the epicentre of the outbreak.

The deadly SARS-like virus&nbsp;has claimed 170 lives in total&nbsp;and has infected more than 6,000 people in the world.&nbsp;

New cases were reported in Finland and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uae-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-277351">United Arab Emirates</a>.

Airlines around the world are either suspending or paring back services in and out of China, following cases of human-to-human transmission outside the country.

Chinese President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/chinese-president-xi-jinping-meets-who-director-general-to-discuss-deadly-coronavirus-277261">Xi Jinping</a> called the situation&nbsp;"grim and complex" and vowed to defeat the "devil" virus&nbsp;on Tuesday.

The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all countries across the globe to "take action" against the deadly coronavirus from China. It called an urgent meeting for Thursday over whether the viral epidemic should be declared a global health emergency.

The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all countries across the globe to "take action" against the deadly coronavirus from China. It called an urgent meeting for Thursday over whether the viral epidemic should be declared a global health emergency. This can facilitate increased international coordination. Also read: WHO yet to decide if Wuhan virus is a global health emergency "In the last few days the progress of the virus especially in some countries, especially human-to-human transmission, worries us," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The WHO's Emergency Committee panel of 16 independent experts twice last week declined to declare an international emergency but will re-evaluate the situation on Thursday. "We are at an important juncture in this event. We believe these chains of transmission can still be interrupted," said Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO's Health Emergencies Programme. Also read: Death toll climbs to 170, the infection spreads to every Chinese region Hundreds of foreigners are being evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak. The deadly SARS-like virus has claimed 170 lives in total and has infected more than 6,000 people in the world. New cases were reported in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Airlines around the world are either suspending or paring back services in and out of China, following cases of human-to-human transmission outside the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping called the situation "grim and complex" and vowed to defeat the "devil" virus on Tuesday.

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

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A medical student who recently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lack-of-proper-food-in-wuhan-says-indian-student-277127">returned to India from Wuhan</a> in China was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Ujjain where he has been kept in an isolation ward to test for possible infection of coronavirus.

District Magistrate Shashank Mishra said, "The patient returned from China some time ago. He is kept in isolation and his blood samples have been sent to Pune for tests".

The student, who was residing in China's Hubei province of Wuhan, reported to be the origin of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/coronovirus-disinformation-battle-against-fake-news-amid-outbreak-277123">dreaded novel Coronavirus</a>, arrived in Ujjain on January 13.

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In a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/three-suspected-cases-of-coronavirus-in-new-delhi-276997">recent development</a>, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday approved an Air India flight to Wuhan for the evacuation of Indian citizens from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city.

As a preventive measure against the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has been conducting thermal health screening of passengers, arriving from China including Hong Kong, in seven airports in India.

These airports include - Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata respectively. All the seven identified airports have virus screening and prevention signage displayed boldly at the strategic locations. This is being done as a preventive measure against the outbreak of deadly novel coronavirus Disease (nCoV) in Wuhan.

A medical student who recently returned to India from Wuhan in China was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Ujjain where he has been kept in an isolation ward to test for possible infection of coronavirus.

A medical student who recently returned to India from Wuhan in China was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Ujjain where he has been kept in an isolation ward to test for possible infection of coronavirus. District Magistrate Shashank Mishra said, "The patient returned from China some time ago. He is kept in isolation and his blood samples have been sent to Pune for tests". The student, who was residing in China's Hubei province of Wuhan, reported to be the origin of the dreaded novel Coronavirus, arrived in Ujjain on January 13. Also Read: Coronavirus outbreak: Global health scares and its impact on economy In a recent development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday approved an Air India flight to Wuhan for the evacuation of Indian citizens from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city. As a preventive measure against the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has been conducting thermal health screening of passengers, arriving from China including Hong Kong, in seven airports in India. These airports include - Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata respectively. All the seven identified airports have virus screening and prevention signage displayed boldly at the strategic locations. This is being done as a preventive measure against the outbreak of deadly novel coronavirus Disease (nCoV) in Wuhan.

Indian student from Wuhan in Ujjain hospital isolation ward for possible coronavirus infection

The only two Indian carriers that fly to China -- IndiGo and Air India-- on Wednesday announced suspension of most of their flights to the country which is battling a coronavirus outbreak, joining other airlines based in Asia, North America and Europe which have restricted operations to the region, as the deadly virus spread to at least 17 countries.

India has requested China for permission to operate two flights to bring back its nationals from Hubei Province, the epicentre of the outbreak, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

The Indian Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday circulated registration forms and consent notes for the Indians in Wuhan and Hubei province to be filled by them.

A fresh travel advisory asking people to refrain from travelling to China has been issued by the Centre which has ramped up screening across airports, ports and borders.

No case of the deadly virus has been reported in India, though hundreds remain in observation in many states including as many as 806 in Kerala, according to officials.

India's largest airline IndiGo said it has suspended its flights on Bengaluru-Hong Kong route from February 1 and on the Delhi-Chengdu route from February 1 to 20. Similarly, state-run Air India is suspending its flights on Delhi-Shanghai route from January 31 to February 14.

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IndiGo will, for now, continue to operate the Kolkata-Guangzhou flight which it is "monitoring on a daily basis".

The crew of the two airlines working on flights connecting India with South-East Asian countries have been asked to wear N95 masks on the ground and take other precautions like not visiting public places.

British Airways, Indonesia's Lion Air Group, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Air Canada are among the carriers that have reportedly suspended or restricted flights to China, with many citing reductions in demand due to coronavirus outbreak.

The disease which emerged in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei Province, has spread to at least 17 countries, with the United Arab Emirates announcing on Wednesday its first case of the new coronavirus in a family from Wuhan.

The death toll from the disease in China has mounted to 132 with about 6,000 confirmed infections.

The Union Health Ministry has asked people to use 24x7 helpline (011-23978046) for queries related to respiratory infection.

"In the view of the spurt of cases being reported in China and travel-related cases appearing in many countries...All non-essential travel to China to be avoided," it said.

As part of the preparedness, India has also increased the number of airports from seven to 21 where thermal screening of passengers is being done for possible exposure to the deadly nCoV.

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These include airports at Gaya, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Varanasi, Goa, Bhubaneswar and Lucknow besides the seven designated airports identified earlier.

The health ministry also has established four more laboratories apart from the NIV-Pune for testing samples. These labs have been made functional at Alleppey, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Special Secretary in the Union Health ministry Sanjeeva Kumar chaired a video conference with health secretaries of states where the 21 identified airports are located along with the Airport Health Organization Officers (APHOs) to review their preparedness for prevention and management of novel coronavirus.

He also interacted with health secretaries of the states, including those bordering Nepal (Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim), an official statement said.

The immigration and other staff members at the airports have been sensitized and dedicated ambulances are placed at the airports. Deployment of medical and para-medical staff is also being done for round-the-clock service, it said.

Meanwhile, India is placed at the 23rd place among "high-risk" countries where the disease can spread, according to a study based on the number of air travellers predicted to arrive in the countries from the worst affected cities in China.

Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK compiled a list of cities and countries they believe are at high risk from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) 
The most "at risk" countries or regions worldwide are Thailand (1), Japan (2), and Hong Kong (3). The US is 6th on the list, Australia 10th and the UK 17th.

Novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a large family of viruses that causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to acute respiratory syndromes. The virus, which has killed 132 people and affected at least 6,000 others in China, is a novel strain not seen before.

The AYUSH Ministry has also issued an advisory recommending that homoeopathic and Unani medicine could be effective in the prevention of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection.

It also mentioned some Ayurvedic practices which can help recess the symptoms of the respiratory tract in possible coronavirus infected cases.

"The Ministry of AYUSH is issuing the advisory as a preventive measure and not claiming to be a treatment advice for the nCoV infection. The Research Councils under Ministry of AYUSH are involved in various public health activities and provide lifestyle advocacies time to time for the general public," the ministry said in a statement.

The only two Indian carriers that fly to China -- IndiGo and Air India-- on Wednesday announced suspension of most of their flights to the country which is battling a coronavirus outbreak, joining other airlines based in Asia, North America and Europe which have restricted operations to the region, as the deadly virus spread to at least 17 countries.

The only two Indian carriers that fly to China -- IndiGo and Air India-- on Wednesday announced suspension of most of their flights to the country which is battling a coronavirus outbreak, joining other airlines based in Asia, North America and Europe which have restricted operations to the region, as the deadly virus spread to at least 17 countries. India has requested China for permission to operate two flights to bring back its nationals from Hubei Province, the epicentre of the outbreak, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The Indian Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday circulated registration forms and consent notes for the Indians in Wuhan and Hubei province to be filled by them. A fresh travel advisory asking people to refrain from travelling to China has been issued by the Centre which has ramped up screening across airports, ports and borders. No case of the deadly virus has been reported in India, though hundreds remain in observation in many states including as many as 806 in Kerala, according to officials. India's largest airline IndiGo said it has suspended its flights on Bengaluru-Hong Kong route from February 1 and on the Delhi-Chengdu route from February 1 to 20. Similarly, state-run Air India is suspending its flights on Delhi-Shanghai route from January 31 to February 14. Also read: Coronavirus scare in India - Possible cases registered nationwide, infected Thai national dead in Kolkata IndiGo will, for now, continue to operate the Kolkata-Guangzhou flight which it is "monitoring on a daily basis". The crew of the two airlines working on flights connecting India with South-East Asian countries have been asked to wear N95 masks on the ground and take other precautions like not visiting public places. British Airways, Indonesia's Lion Air Group, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Air Canada are among the carriers that have reportedly suspended or restricted flights to China, with many citing reductions in demand due to coronavirus outbreak. The disease which emerged in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei Province, has spread to at least 17 countries, with the United Arab Emirates announcing on Wednesday its first case of the new coronavirus in a family from Wuhan. The death toll from the disease in China has mounted to 132 with about 6,000 confirmed infections. The Union Health Ministry has asked people to use 24x7 helpline (011-23978046) for queries related to respiratory infection. "In the view of the spurt of cases being reported in China and travel-related cases appearing in many countries...All non-essential travel to China to be avoided," it said. As part of the preparedness, India has also increased the number of airports from seven to 21 where thermal screening of passengers is being done for possible exposure to the deadly nCoV. Also read: Indian student from Wuhan in Ujjain hospital isolation ward for possible coronavirus infection These include airports at Gaya, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Varanasi, Goa, Bhubaneswar and Lucknow besides the seven designated airports identified earlier. The health ministry also has established four more laboratories apart from the NIV-Pune for testing samples. These labs have been made functional at Alleppey, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Special Secretary in the Union Health ministry Sanjeeva Kumar chaired a video conference with health secretaries of states where the 21 identified airports are located along with the Airport Health Organization Officers (APHOs) to review their preparedness for prevention and management of novel coronavirus. He also interacted with health secretaries of the states, including those bordering Nepal (Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim), an official statement said. The immigration and other staff members at the airports have been sensitized and dedicated ambulances are placed at the airports. Deployment of medical and para-medical staff is also being done for round-the-clock service, it said. Meanwhile, India is placed at the 23rd place among "high-risk" countries where the disease can spread, according to a study based on the number of air travellers predicted to arrive in the countries from the worst affected cities in China. Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK compiled a list of cities and countries they believe are at high risk from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) The most "at risk" countries or regions worldwide are Thailand (1), Japan (2), and Hong Kong (3). The US is 6th on the list, Australia 10th and the UK 17th. Novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a large family of viruses that causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to acute respiratory syndromes. The virus, which has killed 132 people and affected at least 6,000 others in China, is a novel strain not seen before. The AYUSH Ministry has also issued an advisory recommending that homoeopathic and Unani medicine could be effective in the prevention of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection. It also mentioned some Ayurvedic practices which can help recess the symptoms of the respiratory tract in possible coronavirus infected cases. "The Ministry of AYUSH is issuing the advisory as a preventive measure and not claiming to be a treatment advice for the nCoV infection. The Research Councils under Ministry of AYUSH are involved in various public health activities and provide lifestyle advocacies time to time for the general public," the ministry said in a statement.

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50 US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after its base in Iraq was attacked by Iranian missiles earlier this month. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/50-us-troops-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike-pentagon-277276">Read more</a>&nbsp;

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A team of scientists in Australia have successfully replicated a lab-grown version of coronavirus the first to be recreated outside of China, is a significant breakthrough that could help combat the global spread of the illness. <a href="wionews.com/world/australians-scientists-recreate-coronavirus-first-time-outside-of-china-277231">Read more</a>

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A drug store in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../coronavirus-outbreak-global-health-scares-and- its-impact-on-world-economy-277136">Beijing</a> will be fined 3 million yuan ($434,530) for hiking the price of face masks by almost six times the online price amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Beijing municipal market regulator said on Wednesday.

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The regulator has issued a notice of administrative penalty to Beijing Jimin Kangtai Pharmacy for sharply raising the price of N95 masks, it said in a statement on its website.

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Jimin Kangtai raised the price of 3M brand masks to 850 yuan per box, while the price of the same type of masks sold online was 143 yuan per box, state television said.

The Beijing municipal regulator has stepped up supervision on prices of epidemic protective equipment and punished illegal activities such as hoarding or fabricating information about price hikes. It has investigated 31 cases of price violation since January&nbsp;23, it said.

A drug store in Beijing will be fined 3 million yuan ($434,530) for hiking the price of face masks by almost six times the online price amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Beijing municipal market regulator said on Wednesday.

A drug store in Beijing will be fined 3 million yuan ($434,530) for hiking the price of face masks by almost six times the online price amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Beijing municipal market regulator said on Wednesday. Also read- Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese media, official post fake image of newly constructed hospital The regulator has issued a notice of administrative penalty to Beijing Jimin Kangtai Pharmacy for sharply raising the price of N95 masks, it said in a statement on its website. × Jimin Kangtai raised the price of 3M brand masks to 850 yuan per box, while the price of the same type of masks sold online was 143 yuan per box, state television said. The Beijing municipal regulator has stepped up supervision on prices of epidemic protective equipment and punished illegal activities such as hoarding or fabricating information about price hikes. It has investigated 31 cases of price violation since January 23, it said.

Coronavirus outbreak: Beijing drug store fined $434,530 for hiking price of masks

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

Medical camps set up in Kolkata to screen coronavirus

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

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

A team of scientists in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/australian-pm-to-visit-india-in-january-calls-india-a-natural-partner-253636">Australia</a> have successfully replicated a lab-grown version of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-deadly-virus-continues-to-spread-outside-china-276966">coronavirus</a> the first to be recreated outside of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/coronavirus-outbreak-global-health-scares-and-its-impact-on-world-economy-277136">China</a>, is a significant breakthrough that could help combat the global spread of the illness.

The researchers at the Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-confirms-four-cases-of-coronavirus-expects-more-cases-276511">Melbourne</a> said they would share the sample, which was grown from an infected patient, with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-news-wuhan-coronavirus-who-yet-to-decide-if-china-virus-is-a-global-health-emergency-276018">World Health Organization</a> and laboratories around the world.

The virus was grown from a patient who had arrived at the institute on January 24.

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"The virus can be used in the assessment of the effectiveness of vaccines, in particular, and of medicines. It also gives us the opportunity to create a first-generation antibody test and that's important in both the clinical management of patients who may be late in the illness and past the point where they're shedding the virus that we detect with molecular techniques,'' said Mike Catton, director of Victorian infectious diseases laboratory.

''It's also really important for us to look at things like asymptomatic infection with the virus or mild infection that hasn't come to the attention of health authorities and those patients haven't been tested and identified as cases. Therefore, an antibody test is the only way to answer some of those epidemiological questions which get you to questions of how many cases, and how does the number of deaths relate to the number of cases that you're seeing on the ground so," he added.

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The Australia-grown virus sample would be used to generate an antibody test, which would allow detection of the virus in patients who had not shown symptoms, as well as contributing to the creation of a vaccine, the institute said.

The flu-like virus broke out in the central Chinese city of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wuhan-coronavirus-dos-and-donts-symptoms-276479">Wuhan</a> at the end of last year and has killed 106 people and infected more than 2,800 people.&nbsp;

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It spreads in droplets from coughs and sneezes and has an incubation period of up to 14 days.

A team of scientists in Australia have successfully replicated a lab-grown version of coronavirus the first to be recreated outside of China, is a significant breakthrough that could help combat the global spread of the illness.

A team of scientists in Australia have successfully replicated a lab-grown version of coronavirus the first to be recreated outside of China, is a significant breakthrough that could help combat the global spread of the illness. The researchers at the Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne said they would share the sample, which was grown from an infected patient, with the World Health Organization and laboratories around the world. The virus was grown from a patient who had arrived at the institute on January 24. Also read: Australia confirms four cases of coronavirus, expects more cases "The virus can be used in the assessment of the effectiveness of vaccines, in particular, and of medicines. It also gives us the opportunity to create a first-generation antibody test and that's important in both the clinical management of patients who may be late in the illness and past the point where they're shedding the virus that we detect with molecular techniques,'' said Mike Catton, director of Victorian infectious diseases laboratory. ''It's also really important for us to look at things like asymptomatic infection with the virus or mild infection that hasn't come to the attention of health authorities and those patients haven't been tested and identified as cases. Therefore, an antibody test is the only way to answer some of those epidemiological questions which get you to questions of how many cases, and how does the number of deaths relate to the number of cases that you're seeing on the ground so," he added. Watch: What are the do's and don'ts of coronavirus, WHO release guidelines × The Australia-grown virus sample would be used to generate an antibody test, which would allow detection of the virus in patients who had not shown symptoms, as well as contributing to the creation of a vaccine, the institute said. The flu-like virus broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan at the end of last year and has killed 106 people and infected more than 2,800 people. It spreads in droplets from coughs and sneezes and has an incubation period of up to 14 days.

Australians scientists recreate coronavirus first time outside of China

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

Three suspected cases of coronavirus in New Delhi

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