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Hong Kong has banned visitors from China's Hubei province where coronavirus outbreak originated as number of virus deaths in China rose to 80. The number of deaths from the flu-like virus in Hubei province climbed from 56 to 76 overnight, health commission officials said, with four deaths elsewhere, news agency Reuters reported.
In an unprecedented operation, China has locked down Hubei province, affecting tens of millions of people and intended to slow transmission of the respiratory virus.
Originating in Hubei's capital of Wuhan, the virus has spread throughout China and across the world -- with cases confirmed in around a dozen countries including as far away as the United States.
No Indian has been infected in China by the outbreak though students have been asked to take precautions, Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "We are also closely coordinating with Chinese authorities. As of now, we understand that no Indian citizens have been affected by the outbreak and that food and water supplies are available to them," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Here are the updates on Wuhan outbreak in China
Britain has asked people returning from Wuhan in the past fourteen days to self-isolate themselves and stay indoors, health minister said. They are taking this measure amid concern regarding pre-symptom transmission of coronavirus. Britain has tested 73 people for the virus, however, there has not been any confirmed cases of the disease. (Reuters)
Sri Lanka has confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country, a senior health official said. The 40-year-old Chinese lady arrived as a tourist in Sri Lanka and after few days she was detected the symptoms of virus. (Reuters)
Spain and Portugal working alongside China and the European Union to evacuate their nationals from Wuhan which is hard-hit by the coronavirus. Portuguese Foreign Minister told state media that they are exploring whether the Portuguese citizens stuck in Wuhan could return on a civilian plane. Nearly 10-14 Portuguese nationals are in Wuhan. (Reuters)
China's capital city Beijing confirmed the first death from coronavirus on Monday, a local news channel reported. The 50-year-old had been to Wuhan where he was infected with the virus. (Reuters)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will "inspect and direct" various efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak in China. He thanked the medical workers in Wuhan for their efforts in treating people. He also said that 2,500 more medical workers would arrive in the next two days. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump offers 'any help that is necessary' to China to curb the outbreak of virus. He said that US is in a very close communication with China regarding the matter. He also said that there are very few coronavirus cases reported in USA. (AFP)
We are in very close communication with China concerning the virus. Very few cases reported in USA, but strongly on watch. We have offered China and President Xi any help that is necessary. Our experts are extraordinary!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 27, 2020
The World Health Organization revised its previous report on China virus saying that the global risk from the virus is "high" and not "moderate". The spokeswoman of WHO said that it was "an error in the wording". (AFP)
The wife of hospitalized man in Canada who has been admitted with suspected coronavirus symptoms has herself caught the virus. This makes the second "presumptive" case of the contagious disease in Canada. (AFP)
China is rushing against time to build the field hospital that is expected to treat for the coronavirus. The construction workers are wearing masks as mandated by the authorities. Each worker is being checked for virus when they arrive at the construction site. The first field hospital is expected to be completed by February 3rd and the second one will be complete by February 5. (Reuters)
Cambodia has reported its first case of coronavirus. The patient is a Chinese national, Health Minister Mam Bunheng said. (Reuters)
A northern Chinese country is offering $145 to people who will be reporting about anyone who is suffering from the coronavirus in Wuhan. One of the local news channels released two hotline numbers on its Weibo account, one for local government office and one for the county's Communist Party office. (Reuters)
Dutch government is planning to evacuate 20 of its citizens from Wuhan, a news agency reported. Hoever, the Dutch foreign ministry hasn't confirmed anything on this matter. (Reuters)
Britain is talking to their international partners to find out solutions to help British and other foreign nationals leave the virus affected Wuhan city. (Reuters)
The number of people infected by coronavirus has reached over 2,800, Chinese state media reported. A total of 57 people have recovered and returned home. (Reuters)
Japan is planning to send charter flights to bring back its citizens from Wuhan, sources said. Honda Motors, Japanese company operating in Wuhan, is planning to send back 30 staff back to Japan amid virus outbreak. (Reuters)
Malaysia has banned entry of citizens from Chinese city Wuhan and its surrounding Hubei province. There has been four confirmed cases of virus in Malaysia. The Prime Minister's office said that the ban will be lifted once the situation becomes normal. (AFP)
Chinese citizens are criticising the authorities for not taking proper steps to curb the virus epidemic. Governor of Hubei province held a press conference without wearing a mask, in another instance, the mayor of Wuhan city was wearing his mask incorrectly, prompting criticism from citizens. (AFP)
France is taking their citizens from the Chinese city Wuhan which is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak which has sickened thousands and killed as many as 81. (AFP)
- The number of deaths in deadly viral outbreak has reached 80 and more than 2,700 people have been infected nationwide.
- Chinese authorities have ordered the extension of a public holiday in an effort to contain an epidemic. The group also ordered changes to "the starting dates of schools" and "people to work from home by working online."
- Transport curbs have also been imposed around China to cut off transmission routes.
- World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is travelling to Beijing to meet with government officials on the crisis.
Chinese premier visited city at epicentre of virus
Premier Li Keqiang on Monday became the most senior Chinese leader to visit Wuhan since the city was struck by the outbreak of a deadly virus that has spread across the country and sparked global concern.
