Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside China

Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside China
Reuters: Health
The Philippines on Sunday reported the first overseas death from the growing epidemic of a coronavirus that originated in China, where new confirmed infections jumped by a daily record to top 14,000 cases.

Coronavirus kills Chinese man in Philippines, first death outside China

Coronavirus kills Chinese man in Philippines, first death outside China
Reuters: Health
The Philippines said on Sunday a 44-year-old Chinese man had died from the new coronavirus, the first fatality from the growing outbreak to have died outside of China, where the epidemic started.

Taiwan scrambles diplomats to keep flights going amid China virus inclusion

Taiwan scrambles diplomats to keep flights going amid China virus inclusion
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Taiwan is asking its diplomats to talk to governments where Taiwanese airlines fly to ensure more flights are not cut off due to the island's inclusion by the World Health Organization as part of China due to the coronavirus outbreak.

'Wash your hands': Tokyo governor to residents ahead of Olympics as coronavirus spreads

'Wash your hands': Tokyo governor to residents ahead of Olympics as coronavirus spreads
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Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike called on residents on Sunday to wash their hands and wear surgical masks to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus which has infected thousands around the world as the city prepares to host the 2020 Olympics.

Vietnam bans all flights to and from China over coronavirus

Vietnam bans all flights to and from China over coronavirus
Reuters: Health
Vietnam declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus epidemic on Saturday and said it would halt all flights to and from China.

Japan confirms three more citizens evacuated from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus

Japan confirms three more citizens evacuated from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus
Reuters: Health
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.

New Zealand to bar entry to foreigners travelling from mainland China

New Zealand to bar entry to foreigners travelling from mainland China
Reuters: Health
New Zealand announced on Sunday it would bar entry into the country from all foreign nationals arriving from mainland China due too the increasing threat from the coronavirus epidemic.