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Mainland China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases amid new infections in Wuhan

On May 10, China reported 17 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland, rising from a day earlier and marking the highest daily increase since April 28. This highlights the difficulty in stamping out the disease amid a time where other economies around the world try to ease lockdown regulations. Though

Wuhan virology lab denies any link to coronavirus outbreak

Wuhan virology lab denies any link to coronavirus outbreak

After months of speculation spurred on by a war of words in the media, a top-level official has publicly denied any link of the Wuhan virology lab to the current coronavirus pandemic experienced across the world. On Saturday, April 18, President Donald Trump said that his administration would look into

Wuhan’s 11-week lockdown ends

Wuhan’s 11-week lockdown ends

China has lifted the 76-day lockdown on coronavirus ground zero, Wuhan, as the city reemerges from the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) crisis which has accounted for the country’s 81,802 registered cases and 3,333 deaths as of April 8. China had sealed off the city of 11 million people

Lab near Wuhan seafood market alleged to be possible ground zero for coronavirus

Lab near Wuhan seafood market alleged to be possible ground zero for coronavirus

New reports from Chinese scientists claim that a lab within 280 meters of the Huanan Seafood Market – where the coronavirus is believed to have originated – may be the possible ground zero for the deadly virus. Scientists Botao Xiao and Lei Xiao from South China University of Technology in Guangzhou have

American dies of Coronavirus in the virus’ first non-Chinese death

American dies of Coronavirus in the virus’ first non-Chinese death

The Wuhan coronavirus has claimed the life of the first person outside of the Chinese community. A 60-year-old American who had contracted the virus died in the Chinese province of Hubei on February 6. “We can confirm a 60-year old U.S. citizen diagnosed with coronavirus died at Jinyintian Hospital

Australia to quarantine citizens evacuated from Wuhan on Christmas Island

Australia to quarantine citizens evacuated from Wuhan on Christmas Island

Australia will evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, China the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, and quarantine them on Christmas Island, according to a proposal on January 29. Officials say that at least 600 Australians will be evacuated in a joint-venture rescue plan with New Zealand, giving priority to children and

US evacuates diplomats in Wuhan as coronavirus death toll rises

US evacuates diplomats in Wuhan as coronavirus death toll rises

The US government is evacuating their diplomats and other consulate personnel in Wuhan, China, amid the growing threat of the coronavirus. Around three dozen diplomats and their families are set to be evacuated from the city. Other countries, such as South Korea and the United Kingdom, are reportedly closing their