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Hong Kong COVID-19

Hong Kong sees over 26,000 COVID-19 cases as struggle to contain fifth outbreak continues

The backstory: * When the pandemic started, the whole world was thrown into chaos. However, as it’s progressed, many developed nations have decided to live with the virus, while Hong Kong has adopted a zero-COVID-19 approach. * This has led to Hong Kong becoming increasingly isolated from the rest of the

Hong Kong COVID-19

Hong Kong sees worst outbreak to date at over 6,000 COVID-19 cases

The backstory: * Hong Kong is aiming for a “dynamic zero infection” situation, which, according to state-backed media outlet Xinhua news agency, does not mean trying to get to zero cases. Instead, it aims to identify new infections as early as possible so that the virus can be contained. * But despite

Your coronavirus questions, answered

Your coronavirus questions, answered

The coronavirus is taking the world by storm, spreading across the globe and understandably, many people still have questions about it. The Millennial Source is here to help. Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the disease. What is the coronavirus? The coronaviruses are a kind of virus. There

Coronavirus infection rate now higher outside China

Coronavirus infection rate now higher outside China

The deadly novel coronavirus (nCoV) is spreading faster outside of China for the first time, with Austria, Croatia, Greece, Switzerland and Algeria registering their first confirmed cases. Italy and Iran have recently experienced a spike in new coronavirus infections, becoming the new epicenters of the deadly virus spread outside of

763 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea, death toll at 7

763 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea, death toll at 7

On February 24, 161 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in South Korea. This brings the number to 763 confirmed cases, with the nation now handling the deadly coronavirus outbreak on its highest infectious disease alert. This alert, also known as ‘red alert,’ entails restricted public activities,

Mainland China records 105 new deaths from novel coronavirus

Mainland China records 105 new deaths from novel coronavirus

China recorded 105 new deaths due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on February 16, which brings the total death toll caused by the coronavirus on the mainland to 1,770. China’s National Health Commission said that there were 2,048 new confirmed cases on February 16, almost all stemming

Mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China

Mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a mysterious pneumonia-like illness that has affected 59 people in the region. Seven of the cases are said to be “severe.” The Chinese healthcare authorities in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began to spread last month, have confirmed that 163 people who