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Coronavirus: First fatality in Europe as Chinese tourist dies in France
A Chinese tourist has died in France after contracting coronavirus in what is believed to be the first fatality outside of Asia.
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Two MPs self-isolate over coronavirus fears
Alex Sobel and Lilian Greenwood said they were not unwell but cancelling all engagements until next week as a precaution.
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UK coronavirus patient attended central London conference alongside more than 200 delegates
The Financial Times reported that one of the people being treated for coronavirus had attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster, central London, on February 6.
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Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban
MANILA/TAIPEI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Philippines will lift a travel ban it had imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, a senior Philippine official and Taiwan's official news agency said on Friday.
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Coronavirus: UK government says flights from China still allowed as UK cases rise to 9
Flights to the UK from China are allowed to proceed – but the policy will be monitored based on updates from the World Health Organization.
- NewsAmy Johnson
Justin Bieber sends message of support to China amid coronavirus outbreak
He said it was a "very scary time" for the country.
- NewsAmy West
Stormzy to reschedule Asia tour dates following coronavirus concerns
The 'Big For Your Boots' hitmaker took to Twitter and Instagram to explain how the 'ongoing health and travel' fears have derailed his plans.
- NewsAndy Wells
Face masks shortage in wake of coronavirus will prevent treatment, dentists warn
Some dentists and health professionals have also been panic-buying as they anticipate a shortage.
- NewsJoe Gamp
Coronavirus: Third death outside of mainland China confirmed
A third fatality from the deadly virus has been confirmed in Japan, following previous deaths in Hong Kong and the Philippines.
- NewsEllen Manning
British couple on quarantined cruise ship will stay on board – even if they test negative for coronavirus
David and Sally Abel said they would stay on board the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship, even if they test negative for coronavirus.
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Philippine says travel ban stays even as Taiwan plans countermeasures
TAIPEI/MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte rejected on Thursday Taiwan's appeal to lift a ban on its citizens visiting the country, saying his primary concern was the safety of Filipinos.
- NewsAndy Wells
Coronavirus latest: 'Many more' may be forced to self-isolate as virus spreads in UK
The warning comes after a ninth person in the UK tested positive for the deadly infection.
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Taiwan mulls countermeasures if Philippines doesn't lift entry ban
Taiwan is considering countermeasures if the Philippines does not lift a ban on Taiwanese citizens visiting the country over fears about the coronavirus, the island's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
NewsSky video'Coronavirus outbreak could still go in any direction'
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation, says that despite coronavirus cases stabilising in China, "the outbreak could go any direction".
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Map shows how coronavirus compares with previous disease outbreaks
The interactive mapping tool compares coronavirus to Sars, swine flu and ebola.
- NewsWill Taylor
Coronavirus 'super-spreader' Steve Walsh released from hospital
Steve Walsh said he was glad to be back with his family in a statement after being discharged, having been kept under quarantine in hospital.
- NewsAndy Wells
Hunt to track down 12 patients who came into contact with GPs diagnosed with coronavirus
The contact with patients is thought to be limited to about 12 people.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
North Korea ‘sends 500 workers to patrol Chinese border over coronavirus fears’
The reclusive country has reportedly sent the workers to the border to assist with "quarantine" operations.
- NewsMatilda Long
Brits stranded at sea after cruise ship refused entry to Thailand over coronavirus fears
The Holland America Westerdam cruise ship, which has more than 2,000 people on board, has been turned away over coronavirus fears.
- NewsWill Taylor
Coronavirus 'super-spreader' speaks out from hospital quarantine
Steve Walsh is still in quarantine at Guy’s Hospital in London, having contracted the disease at a conference in Singapore.
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Philippine airlines cancel flights to Taiwan over coronavirus
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific said they were cancelling flights to and from Taiwan to manage the risks from the fast spreading virus outbreak.
- NewsVictoria Bell
Coronavirus: What is a 'super spreader' and how many people has one British man infected?
A British man who contracted the virus in Singapore before passing it on to at least 11 other cases could be a 'super spreader'.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
Briton who caught coronavirus and returned on easyJet flight feared to be ‘super spreader’ linked to seven cases
The UK government has declared the new coronavirus a 'serious and imminent threat to public health'.
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Coronavirus death toll climbs to 908
A total of 3,062 new virus cases were reported on Monday.
