Morocco confirms 431 new COVID-19 infections, 11,338 in total
Morocco on Thursday announced 431 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the North African country to 11,338.
Takeaway business braces for uncertainty after deliveryman is confirmed with COVID-19
The courier business in Beijing might brace for a period of uncertainty with one parcel deliveryman confirmed as being infected with COVID-19, a case that was announced on Tuesday by Beijing's health authorities.
Chinese medical team wraps up COVID-19 combating mission in Bangladesh
A team of Chinese medical experts sent by the Chinese government concluded its COVID-19 combating mission in Bangladesh on Monday.
COVID-19 testing lab built with air-inflated structure goes into trial operation in Beijing
Photo taken on June 22, 2020 shows a COVID-19 testing lab built with an air-inflated structure in Daxing District, Beijing, capital of China. A COVID-19 testing lab built with an air-inflated structure went into trial operation on Monday at a sports venue in Daxing District of Beijing to address the city's rising demand for nucleic acid tests after a cluster of infections were confirmed recently. The mobile Huoyan (Fire Eye) laboratory was built in two days over the weekend to accommodate 14 automated COVID-19 testing machines provided by Chinese biotech company BGI Genomics based in the city of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Beijing quickly builds makeshift lab to gear up coronavirus testing
Beijing is building makeshift bio labs and may adopt batch testing to boost the efficiency amid spike in testing demand and backlog of samples.
China suspends imports from US poultry company Tyson
The force majeure clause of the phase one trade deal between China and the US might be triggered if more meat companies in the US are affected by COVID-19, Chinese experts said, after China suspended imports from Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat producers in the US on Sunday, over cluster cases of COVID-19.
Wuhan Art Museum reopens after city ends lockdown
The Wuhan Art Museum in Central China's Hubei Province officially reopened on Sunday after closing its doors for almost five months due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
New outbreak in Beijing impacting China's passenger aviation industry
After weathering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly half a year, Chinese air carriers were just beginning to see light through the dark clouds when a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing cast another shadow over the aviation industry.
China to bolster energy security despite COVID-19 pandemic: NDRC
China is implementing a series of guidelines in the energy sector to guarantee energy security and promote energy transition, according to an annual energy work schedule released on Thursday by the National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner.
Southern Beijing community refutes rumor of lockdown causing food shortages
The community manager of a southern Beijing residential compound refuted earlier online reports that the lockdown of the area had resulted in food shortages for residents on Thursday, saying the community is taking residents' orders and delivering products to their doors.
Germany bans big events until end-October over virus fears
Germany will ban most large events until the end of October to prevent a new wave of coronavirus transmission, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
People watch movie at drive-in cinema amid COVID-19 outbreak in Sao Paulo, Brazil
People watch a movie inside their cars at a drive-in cinema amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 17, 2020. (Xinhua/Rahel Patrasso)
More Beijing cultural sites close once again due to new COVID-19 cases
More cultural venues in Beijing, including various museums, announced they were closing again or postponing their reopening after the capital raised its COVID-19 emergency response from Level III to Level II due to a recent outbreak in the southern and western part of the city. Meanwhile, those that are not shutting down have begun implementing stricter measures to limit visitor traffic.
Beijing raises COVID-19 emergency response level to II from III
Beijing upgrades COVID-19 emergency response to level II
Virus continues to surge globally
More than 8 million people have now been infected with coronavirus worldwide, and over 435,000 have died, according to an AFP count based on official figures.
China's economy is recovering in May, but statistics underline growth difficulty
China's industrial output, fixed-asset investment and retail sales continued to rebound in May, the second full month after the world's second-largest economy reopened after it largely contained the COVID-19 outbreak.
EU members' post-lockdown border reopenings
As European countries emerge from their coronavirus lockdowns and lift travel restrictions to revive their tourist industries, the EU has been aiming to coordinate the border reopening among its 27 members.
Russia controlling coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised interview Sunday that Russia had been more successful in dealing with the coronavirus than the US.
WHO guidance update
Population-wide face mask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels for national epidemics and could prevent further waves of the pandemic disease when combined with lockdowns, according to a UK study published on Wednesday.
Virus accelerates China's autonomous driving sector
China's autonomous driving industry is accelerating growth as the COVID-19 epidemic has increased market demand for driverless technology.
Europe calls on better viral plan
Europe's most powerful countries urged the European Union to better prepare for the next pandemic after chaotic responses to the coronavirus.
Philippines, AIIB ink 750 mln US dollars loan pact on co-financing for COVID-19 response
The Philippines has signed an agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB) committing the multilateral lender to extend a loan of 750 million US dollars to support government efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.
More COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Ireland
More businesses and public amenities in Ireland reopened on Monday as the country entered the first day of what the government called Phase 2 in reopening society and business.
Chinese construction company contributes to Kuwaiti housing welfare despite challenges of COVID-19
Every day at five o'clock in the morning, Wei Jianfu stands at the entrance of the project site of China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) in Kuwaiti desert, waiting for the arrival of dozens of buses carrying thousands of foreign employees.
Group wedding ceremonies held for newly-married couples who once aided COVID-19 fight
Newly-married couples attend a group wedding ceremony in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, June 6, 2020. A group wedding ceremony was held here on Saturday for 30 newly-married couples from Beijing, Wuhan, Guangzhou among others. Some of the newly married people's wedding ceremonies had been postponed by their work in the fight against coronavirus outbreak in Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)
Tsinghua University launched global event with UNESCO to discuss online education amid COVID-19
China's Tsinghua University held a global online event Friday night titled, "The Special Dialogue: Online Education in the COVID-19 Response and Beyond" with 21 universities from 15 countries co-convened with UNESO to share experiences about online education amid COVID-19 pandemic and calls for cooperation to explore new teaching modes combining online and off-line education.
Hubei sends medical supplies to New York
A plane carrying medical supplies took off at 8:34 p.m. Friday and left Wuhan, a central Chinese city once hardest hit by COVID-19, for New York.
Spain has the most coronavirus infections among healthcare workers
Twenty percent of the coronavirus infections reported in Spain have been among healthcare workers, Spanish media El País reported on Saturday.
Former US secretary of state calls for international cooperation against COVID-19
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called for cooperation among countries to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese military medical personnel arrive in Myanmar to assist in COVID-19 fight
A team of medical personnel from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Friday arrived in Myanmar's Yangon to assist the country in fighting against the COVID-19.
China-Russia border city Suifenhe faces rising number of imported COVID-19 cases
As epidemic wanes in China, China-Russia border city Suifenhe has reported 118 imported COVID-19 cases in just five days. With the reduction of intl flights, many overseas Chinese choose to return via Suifenhe's land port from Russia. Check out our info to learn more.
All arrivals to Beijing need to stay at hotels must provide a nucleic acid test certificate from Sunday
All arrivals to Beijing need to stay at hotels must provide a nucleic acid test certificate from Sunday as the city escalates efforts to prevent imported COVID-19 cases and a second wave of the virus.
Local Chinese govt provides 8,000 jobs for Wuhan graduates, average annual salary exceeds $12,000
Shaoxing in East China's Zhejiang Province kicked off its nationwide university graduate recruitment on Friday, first bringing 8,000 new jobs to Wuhan, the city hit hardest by the coronavirus.
Trump says to expedite help to American farmers hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has directed his agriculture secretary to "expedite help" to American farmers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
China sends third group of medical experts to Italy
A team of 14 medical experts from east China's Fujian Province departed on a chartered flight to Italy on Wednesday morning to aid the European country's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
US stocks sink as virus fears persist
US equities ended lower in wild trading on Friday as fears of economic slowdown driven by the coronavirus outbreak continued to grip investors.
Coronavirus cases top 10,000 in France, death toll at 372
One hundred and eight COVID-19 patients had died in 24 hours in France, taking the country's death toll to 372, and total confirmed cases to 10,995, Director-General of Health Jerome Salomon said Thursday in a daily update.
21 tested positive for COVID-19 on Grand Princess cruise ship
US Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday at a press briefing that 21 people on the Grand Princess cruise ship were tested positive for COVID-19, including 19 crew members and two passengers.
Australia's COVID-19 cases rise to 59 with 1 bln AUD needed to fight virus
The number of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in Australia has risen to 59.
Beijing sees jump in new infections, as imported infection and cluster cases bring severe challenges
Beijing is facing mounting pressure in its efforts to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) as new confirmed infections surged due to imported infections and cluster outbreaks, while top Chinese leaders said that safeguarding the capital city is as important as combating the deadly virus in epicenter Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province.
Wuhan eases coronavirus lockdown
Wuhan has eased lockdown by allowing stranded personnel to leave the city, if not under medical observation or quarantine. Wuhan dwellers and vehicles from outside the city could return after following necessary procedures.
Wuhan conducts nucleic acid tests for all backlog of patients
Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, has conducted nucleic acid tests for all backlog of patients, including those confirmed or suspected to be infected with the virus, close contacts of confirmed cases, and patients with fever, local authorities said Saturday.
WHO warns window of opportunity to contain global spread of COVID-19 narrowing
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that the window of opportunity to contain wider worldwide spread of the COVID-19 epidemic is narrowing, urging the international community to act quickly before it completely closes.
14 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Italy
Fourteen new cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, officials told a televised press conference Friday.
S. Korea confirms 142 more cases of COVID-19, 346 in total
South Korea confirmed 142 more cases of the COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the total number of infections to 346.
"Stay strong, Wuhan!": Indonesians believe China can contain COVID-19 epidemic
"Chinese people are tough because they are used to getting through various difficulties. So I believe that they can fight this outbreak. Stay strong, Wuhan!" Jakarta resident Dewi Sartika said.
Chinese experts urge S.Korea and Japan to prepare plan for spread of COVID-19
"China, Japan and South Korea are three vital countries in Asia and play important roles in the global economy. If the three countries are trapped in an epidemic at the same time, it will cause a big economic loss," Lü Chao, a researcher with the Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Passengers start disembarking from virus-hit Diamond Princess in Japan
Passengers on the novel coronavirus-inflicted Diamond Princess cruise ship started disembarking on Wednesday in Japan's Yokohama Port after a two-week quarantine period.
China's courier sector resumes nearly half of delivery capacity
China's courier sector has resumed over 40 percent of its normal delivery capacity with over 2 million deliverymen racing against the ongoing epidemic.
US prejudice toward China limits effective coronavirus assistance
China has always welcomed health experts from all countries to help China tackle the outbreak. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Monday, “The foreign experts in the China-WHO Joint Mission have arrived in Beijing and started their work. There are experts from the US in the mission.” This collapses those groundless accusations from the US media outlets and officials.
Cambodia PM defends ship docking despite virus diagnosis
Cambodia's Prime Minister defended on Tuesday his decision to allow a US cruise ship to dock despite at least one passenger later being diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus, while authorities are trying to track down hundreds that came in contact with her.
Hollywood should support China's battle against COVID-19
It was not surprising to hear that actor Daniel Craig canceled his April trip to China to promote his latest James Bond blockbuster No Time to Die, which was looking for the market to help make it the highest-grossing Bond movie to date, according to a report from The Times. After all, the eyes and attention of the whole world has been focused on the COVID-19 outbreak, which has killed nearly more than 1,800 people in the Chinese mainland.
Shanghai to deploy additional medical personnel at local hospital; dispatches pathologists to Wuhan
Shanghai will deploy additional medical personnel at the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, the designated hospital for COVID-19 patients, to reinforce treatment of patients in critical condition, the local authority said Friday.
Why Wuhan still needs thorough inspections of confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients
Authorities in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Hubei Province, have vowed to conduct dragnet style checks to put all suspected COVID-19 patients under quarantine, making sure those who have contracted the virus are rounded up and that communities and villages are all sealed off.
Sichuan guarantees food supply for overseas pandas amid epidemic
The customs of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has been making efforts to check and handle batches of fresh bamboo bound for overseas giant pandas amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
China commits to openness, transparency in fighting novel coronavirus outbreak: ambassador
China is sparing no effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, a challenge to both China and the international community, by adhering to openness and transparency, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai said.
Hong Kong unveils relief measures for epidemic-hit businesses, residents
HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the government will provide allowances for low-income households and subsidies for businesses in face of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Expert urges donation of plasma among cured coronavirus patients
An expert from Wuhan has called upon cured patients who were infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to donate plasma at hospitals as antibodies have been identified in the plasma of some patients.
China pushes for differentiated measures to battle coronavirus
Epidemic prevention and control in Hubei Province, particularly in the capital city of Wuhan, remain the top priority, said Premier Li Keqiang.
Key trends of novel coronavirus as of the end of February 12
Key trends of novel coronavirus as of the end of Feb 12:
-15,152 new cases in Chinese mainland, including 13,332 clinically diagnosed patients in Hubei
-312 new cases outside Hubei, a nine-day consecutive decline
-Cure cases is more than 4 times of deaths
Chinese customs rev up clearance for epidemic control materials
China has sped up customs clearance for epidemic control materials from overseas amid the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak, the General Administration of Customs said Wednesday.
US should not fan fear in the global economy by faulting China
New Jersey-based insulin pump maker Valeritas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) as an uncertainty.
Makeshift hospital in Wuhan accepts over 900 patients infected with coronavirus
A total of 925 patients infected with the novel coronavirus had been admitted to a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days in Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus outbreak, as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
World grows confident in China's victory against novel coronavirus
A growing number of leaders from political parties around the world in recent days have spoken highly of China's progress against the novel coronavirus and expressed confidence in a timely victory against the outbreak.
There's no doubt China will bounce back from epidemic's impact
The heroic efforts of the Chinese medical workers and the determination of the Chinese people amid the epidemic have been a model of courage for the world to admire. And efforts are being made around the world to provide needed supplies and to find a vaccine that could allow for the country to overcome this crisis.
Coronavirus-infected woman gives birth to infant with no infection
A woman infected with novel coronavirus pneumonia gave birth to a baby girl with no infection in northwest China's Shaanxi Province Monday.
Robotic sprayer joins fight against novel coronavirus
Chinese researchers have developed a robotic sprayer that can help reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus in heavily populated urban areas.
Number of medics getting infected with NCP to become less: expert
Medics getting infected with the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) mostly happened in the early stages of the outbreak, and the infection rate should become less and less with the increasing attention and prevention provided to front-line medical workers, an expert said on Tuesday.
Washington pressure tactics on Beijing are sure to boomerang
If Washington continues to pursue destructive economic policies aimed at China while it battles NCP, it will not only be seen as intolerant and immoral, but those very policies will significantly affect the US economy and others around the world.
66 more test positive for novel coronavirus on cruise ship in Japan
Test results showed that 66 additional people on a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama are infected with the novel coronavirus, the Japanese Health Ministry said Monday.
Foreign Volunteers join China's battle against NCP
Donning a blue vest, shielded with face mask, and gloves, Bethany Sootheran is a little busy these days.
Shanghai rolls out intensive measures as work officially resumes
Shanghai authorities have tightened measures to combat the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) as more people return to work on Monday. Railway stations, airports, and highways have spared zero efforts to contain the spread of the epidemic.
Most restaurants in China forced to shut, seek bailouts amid NCP outbreak
Most restaurants in China have been forced to shut following the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), and a cash flow crunch has led many to seek bailouts to survive.
Chinese entertainment industry adapts to challenges brought by novel coronavirus outbreak
As many Chinese are quarantining themselves at home and working remotely amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the Chinese entertainment industry has been experimenting with various ways to keep people's attention even though they haven't been able to produce content as they normally do.
Easing employment online
In the Chinese job market, there is a famous saying that goes "golden March and silver April." In other words, the best time for job seeking is from the middle of February to the middle of April where there will be plenty of job opportunities. But this year, think twice.
China's NCP outbreak may mean opportunities for foreign insurance firms
Insurance firms, especially foreign ones that are prepared to expand in China amid the country's opening-up efforts this year, will likely gain share in the world's largest market, as the blow from the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has inspired many Chinese people to purchase insurance, industry insiders said.
6 more NCP cases found on cruise ship; total now 70
Six more sight-seers were found to be infected with the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) on the Diamond Princess cruise ship on Sunday, bringing the total to 70, according to Japanese news agency ANN.
NCP outbreak unlikely to affect China's purchases of US soybeans in 2020
The outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) in China may slow customs clearance and transportation of soybeans imported from the US, but China's purchases of the crop from the US in 2020 are still expected to post a year-on-year rise amid growing domestic demand, experts said.
Shanghai rolls out supports for enterprises amid coronavirus epidemic
Shanghai on Saturday rolled out 28 measures to cushion companies against the impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic, according to a press conference of the municipality.
China unveils tax policies to aid epidemic control
A raft of tax policies, effective on Jan. 1, will reduce financial burdens on some sectors and support the country's fight against the novel coronavirus.
Hubei still short of at least 2,250 medical personnel
A total of 107 medical teams comprising 10,596 medical personnel have been sent to aid the province as of 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, of whom 9,061 have been dispatched to Wuhan.
Foreign gov'ts, legislative bodies express solidarity, confidence with China on overcoming pneumonia epidemic
Governments and legislative bodies worldwide have expressed their faith in China's efforts in fighting a novel coronavirus outbreak and called for global solidarity.
WHO says new hospitals in China's Wuhan remarkable effort, pays tribute to lab staff
The World Health Organization (WHO) said here Wednesday that the construction of new hospitals in China's city of Wuhan for novel coronavirus patients is a remarkable effort, while paying tribute to lab technicians who have been under huge workload of diagnosis and testing.
Australia's travel ban betrays cultural traditions, encourages discrimination
Australians boast their prideworthy spirit of mateship. At this time of a global health crisis, we look forward to Australia's empathetic and humane treatment of Chinese students and other visitors. We also expect Canberra to adopt a more positive and constructive outlook of bilateral relations.
China should set 6 percent GDP target to fight deadly virus
How will the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) impact the Chinese economy this year? A glance at the bloodshed in the mainland stock markets on the first trading day since the Spring Festival break is enough to indicate the pessimism many are feeling about the future economy.
Coronavirus crisis spurs demand for nation's online economy
The digital economy, which includes online shopping, food takeaway services and home entertainment, remains brisk amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
Vatican sends masks to China for pneumonia fight
Masks from the Vatican have been shipped to China and distributed to regions suffering the novel coronavirus as an expression of the Holy See's concern about the epidemic.
Battered sectors in Hong Kong get another blow from coronavirus
The spread of the novel coronavirus is dealing a new blow to the battered hospitality, tourism and retail sectors in Hong Kong after months of social unrest that has roiled the city, local industry participants said on Sunday.
Experts urge public not to enter Tibet amid coronavirus outbreak
Experts are urging the public not to enter southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region for the time being, after the region reported the first confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection on Thursday.
Racism on the rise as China fights coronavirus
Such racialization of the ongoing pandemic is against morality and humanity and should be refuted and condemned.
China's fight against coronavirus buys world time, says Mexican expert
China's efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV has bought crucial time for other countries to get prepared, a Mexican infectious disease expert has said.
Media should provide checks and balances
It may take a longer time to rebuild media credibility than destroy it. But the process has to begin now, at least because climate change and humans' own recklessness are all but certain to cause more natural disasters in the future.
China will make progress to contain coronavirus outbreak by Feb 8: expert
China's relentless battle against the spreading novel coronavirus outbreak is likely to make marked progress by February 8, Zeng Guang, chief epidemiologist of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
Shanghai hastens all-round effort to fight novel coronavirus outbreak
A fifth novel coronavirus patient in Shanghai recovered from infection Wednesday, as 16 new cases were reported in the city on the same day, bringing the total confirmed cases to 96.
WHO to send int'l experts to China over novel coronavirus outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that it will send international experts to China as soon as possible to increase understanding of the novel coronavirus outbreak situation and guide the global counter-epidemic efforts.
Hong Kong suspends high-speed train service to mainland amid coronavirus outbreak
HK government said the authorities will halt issuing entry permit to mainland individual tourists and suspend high-speed railway service to and from the mainland amid the coronavirus outbreak: Carrie Lam
China's Wuhan reports 17 new pneumonia cases
Central Chinese city of Wuhan reported 17 new coronavirus-related pneumonia cases Friday, local health authorities said Sunday.
Wuhan reports 4 more pneumonia cases
Wuhan has reported four more viral pneumonia cases on Saturday amid the outbreak in the central Chinese city, killing two, prompting public concerns of risks of human-to-human transmission across the country.
Japan confirms 1st case of pneumonia linked to coronavirus
Japan confirmed its first case of pneumonia linked to the coronavirus, a government official said Thursday.
Wuhan reports one death in latest pneumonia outbreak
The local health commission reported one death on Saturday amid the recent pneumonia outbreak in central China's Wuhan City.
One patient died of unknown viral pneumonia
One patient died of uUnknown viral pneumonia, seven remain in serious condition, in Wuhan, local health authority said.
No Hong Kong case contracts the unidentified pneumonia so far
The Hong Kong government has stepped up precautions against an unidentified pneumonia found in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, which has hospitalized 59 people in the mainland city.
No patients in HK affected by unnamed pneumonia: Lam
No patient being treated in Hong Kong hospitals has been found to contract viral pneumonia of unknown cause originating in Wuhan, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said at a press conference on Tuesday, slamming fear-mongering, fake information that has been posted on social media.
Health authority refutes SARS, MERS in pneumonia outbreak
The number of quarantined patients suffering from an unknown form of pneumonia has jumped to 59 with seven in critical condition in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province. Health authorities have ruled out the possibility that SARS or MERS is to blame, according to an official statement released Sunday.
Seafood market closed after outbreak of 'unidentified' pneumonia
A seafood wholesale market in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province was shut down on Wednesday after 27 people were hospitalized with an unidentified type of pneumonia since the beginning of December.