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China virus death toll rises to nine as pandemic fears mount
The death toll from a new flu-like coronavirus in China rose to nine on Jan. 22 with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak by discouraging public gatherings in Hubei province.
China mystery virus claims sixth victim as holiday travel stokes risk
The death toll from a mysterious flu-like virus in China climbed to six on Jan. 21 as new cases surged beyond 300 and authorities fretted about the added risk from millions of Chinese travelling for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Round the world, airports tightened screening of travellers from China as officials confirmed the coronavirus strain is contagious between humans.
China virus fears grow as human transmission and fourth death confirmed
With millions of Asians traveling on Jan. 21 for the Lunar New Year holiday, authorities in China confirmed that a new virus could be spread through human contact, reporting 15 medical staff had been infected and a fourth person had died.
World Health Organization to hold emergency meeting on China coronavirus
At that meeting on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said, their International Health Regulations Emergency Committee will determine whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
First Case of the New Coronavirus in Australia - All Travelers from China are being Checked
Australia has confirmed the first case of infection from the new coronavirus that been reported in China, Japan and South Korea.
A Queensland Health spokesperson said the man was being tested because he had visited Wuhan.
"The man will remain in isolation until his symptoms have resolved. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak in China.
China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities
China on Jan. 20 reported 139 new cases of pneumonia over the weekend, caused by the outbreak of a new coronavirus strain that medical experts are still struggling to understand.
Varicella Boom throughout Bulgaria
More than 2,000 cases of varicella have been registered since the beginning of the year, NOVA reports. This is what health authorities say.
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China reports 2nd death from virus behind pneumonia outbreak
A second person has died from a new coronavirus that has caused an outbreak of pneumonia in central China, health authorities said.
A 69-year-old man surnamed Xiong fell ill with the respiratory condition on Dec. 31, according to a statement late on Jan. 16 from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. He died on Jan. 15.
Third Man Infected with the New Coronavirus Has been Hospitalized in Singapore
A third patient who is believed to be infected with the new coronavirus has been hospitalized in Singapore, TASS reported.
The Ministry of Health stated that the 69-year-old man had been hospitalized and quarantined. He is in stable condition.
Eight People Have Died Following Complications of a Flu Infection Greece
Eight people have died following complications of a flu infection in the last ten days in Greece.
24 people are hospitalized in Intensive Care Units. Most of the patients have other health problems.
The incidence rate is expected to remain high in the coming weeks, which is not uncommon for the season.