New Delhi: India reported its second case of coronavirus in Kerala, where the first case of the infectious disease, which has killed over 300 people in China, was reported earlier this week.
Earlier this morning, second batch of 324 Indians were evacuated by an Air India plane from China's Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak.
China is facing mounting international travel bans and flight suspensions as the death toll due to deadly novel coronavirus rose to 304. As the virus has now spread to more than two dozen nations including Russia, Britain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of coronavirus a global health emergency.
Many countries have sort to evacuation of its citizens from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak.
Here are the highlights on Coronavirus outbreak
Feb 02, 2020 23:27 (IST)
G7 countries To Discuss On Joint Response To Coronavirus Epidemic: Germany
Germany's health minister Jens Spahn said that he talked over phone with the US counterpart and agreed on to discuss with the G7 health ministers on ways to deal with coronavirus. The Group of Seven (G7) comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. (AFP)
Feb 02, 2020 23:17 (IST)
China Has Not Yet Accepted US Help To Contain Coronavirus: White House
White House adviser Robert O'Brien said that Beijing has not yet accepted a US offer of help to contain the coronavirus epidemic. He said that US has got great expertise and they want to help their Chinese colleagues. At least 171 cases have been reported in more than two dozen other countries and regions, including the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Britain. (Reuters)
Feb 02, 2020 22:32 (IST)
"Double Blow To Economy": Hong Kong's Top Official On Coronavirus Threat
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that the coronavirus outbreak will have a "double blow" on its economy. The coronavirus outbreak will also have an effect on the government revenue. It will also lead to an increase in expenditure. Authorities have announced 15 confirmed infections in Hong Kong but no deaths. (Reuters)
Feb 02, 2020 21:55 (IST)
Maldives President Thanks India For Evacuating Its Citizens From China
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih thanked India for evacuating seven of its citizens from China's Wuhan. He said it was an "outstanding" example of friendship between the two countries. Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid also expressed his "deep gratitude" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. The evacuated Indians and Maldivians have been quarantined for 14 days in special camps. (PTI)
Feb 02, 2020 20:37 (IST)
250 French, Europeans Landed In Southern France Leaving China
A plane with 250 French and European nationals from China landed at the military airbase in southern France. Nearly 65 French nationals will be quarantined, an official told reporters. French Foreign Minister said that the plane was carrying nationals from 30 countries who will return to their own countries. (Reuters)
Feb 02, 2020 13:27 (IST)
Coronavirus: 3 More Japan Citizens Tested Positive For Coronavirus Evacuated From Wuhan
Japan confirmed an additional three cases of the new coronavirus among evacuees from the Chinese city of Wuhan, including one who initially tested negative, the health ministry said on Saturday, bringing the country's total to 20 cases. One of the three, a man in his 40s who had symptoms such as fever and coughing, first tested negative for coronavirus, according to news agency Reuters.
Feb 02, 2020 13:21 (IST)
Coronavirus: South Korea To Bar People Who Visited Virus-Hit Province In China
South Korea will bar entry by foreigners who have visited Hubei Province, the epicentre of a new coronavirus outbreak in China, South Korea's prime minister said on Sunday, news agency Reuters reported quoting local media.