Coronavirus
Coronavirus Update: ‘Public Health Emergency,’ 9,800 Cases Reported, 200 Deaths, Cruise Ship’s Quarantine Lifted
The number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus is now up to 9,800, according to figures reported by officials in China. Over 200 have died from the virus thus far, all of them in China. The majority of the coronavirus cases are in China as well.
Shortly after the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern late Thursday, the U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 …
U.S. Tells Citizens Not to Travel to China as WHO Declares ‘Public Emergency’ Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of State warned Americans late Thursday not to travel to China due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, shortly after the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The news comes as the number of coronavirus cases has jumped to 10,000 worldwide. The majority, however, are in China.
The Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning from the State Department is the agency’s most severe.
“Those …
Coronavirus Update: 8,000 Cases, 170 Dead, Russia Seals China Border, 7,000 in Quarantine on Cruise Ship
The number of reported cases of coronavirus jumped by 30% in just one day, according to figures reported by officials in China. Over 170 have died from the virus thus far, all of them in China. The number of people with confirmed infections in China is now over 8,000.
Over 100 people in 20 countries outside China have become infected with confirmed cases of the virus as of Thursday.
As a result …
American, Air Canada, BA, United, Lufthansa All Suspend Flights to China
As the coronavirus continued to vex Asia, more airlines announced they would cancel flights to China.
American Airlines said it would cancel flights from Los Angeles to Beijing and Shanghai from February 9 through March 27, 2020.
British Airways said it too would cancel flights to China, but didn’t specify a timeframe for resumption of service.
Air Canada, meanwhile, said it would suspend flights to and from China from January 30 through February …
As Coronavirus Cases Hit 6,000, U.S. Evacuates Citizens from Wuhan
Chinese officials confirmed on Wednesday that the number of reported cases of the coronavirus had hit 6,000 as new reports of the virus spreading to those who had not visited China.
The United States sent a charter plane to evacuate over 200 Americans, mostly diplomatic staff and businesspeople. It landed in Anchorage shortly after 9:20 p.m. Tuesday evening, where all passengers underwent two medical screenings before being permitted to continue to …
Starbucks Closes Half of Its Locations in China Amidst Coronavirus Fears
Starbucks announced it had temporarily closed over half of its locations in China, as concerns over the growing number of coronavirus cases grew.
China is the coffee shop company’s second largest market, with over 4,100 locations there.
“As events unfold, we will be transparent with all stakeholders in communicating how we are responding to these extraordinary circumstances and the implications for our near-term business results,” said Kevin Johnson, the company’s CEO, in …
Airports Expand Screening, Airlines Cancel Flights as Coronavirus Cases Increase 60%
Airlines across the globe are cancelling hundreds of flights to China in the wake of the Wuhan virus. The news comes as the number of cases worldwide rose by 60% overnight.
In the United States, United Airlines said it would temporarily suspend flights from February 1 through February 8 between its U.S. hubs and Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The move impacts 24 flights in total and the airline said it would …
