'Unprecedented' mental health issues seen in Hong Kong amid virus fears

'Unprecedented' mental health issues seen in Hong Kong amid virus fears
Reuters: Health
As Hong Kong tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, medical experts say many in the Asian financial hub are reeling from increased anxiety and an unprecedented level of mental health issues.

South Korea sect leader tests negative for coronavirus as 600 new cases reported

South Korea sect leader tests negative for coronavirus as 600 new cases reported
Reuters: Health
South Korean health authorities said on Tuesday the leader of a religious sect has tested negative for coronavirus, after he was taken to a "drive-through" test site late on Monday amid scrutiny over how his church became the center of the outbreak.

Hong Kong to evacuate stranded residents from China's Hubei

Hong Kong to evacuate stranded residents from China's Hubei
Reuters: Health
Hong Kong has arranged four charter flights to bring back 533 of its residents from the Chinese province of Hubei, the center of the coronavirus outbreak, about a month after countries around the world began evacuating their citizens.

'Provocative' China pressures Taiwan with fighters, fake news amid virus outbreak

'Provocative' China pressures Taiwan with fighters, fake news amid virus outbreak
Reuters: Health
China is pressuring Taiwan with "provocative" air force maneuvers near the island and spreading fake news to sow discord during the coronavirus outbreak, security sources and government officials in Taiwan say.

Australia to use biosecurity law to restrict movements of coronavirus patients

Australia to use biosecurity law to restrict movements of coronavirus patients
Reuters: Health
Australia will use a little-known biosecurity law to restrict the movements of people suspected of having coronavirus, its attorney-general said on Tuesday.

Facebook pulls out of South by Southwest festival over coronavirus fears

Facebook pulls out of South by Southwest festival over coronavirus fears
Reuters: Health
Facebook Inc is pulling out of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) music and tech festival over growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, a spokesperson for the company said on Monday.

Hong Kong to bring back 533 stranded citizens from Wuhan

Hong Kong to bring back 533 stranded citizens from Wuhan
Reuters: Health
Hong Kong has hired four charter flights to bring back 533 citizens from around the central mainland China city of Wuhan, where the new coronavirus originated, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday.