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Coronavirus live updates: China death toll rises to 258 Coronavirus: China death toll rises to 258 - today's developments
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First cases reported in Russia, UK and SpainFirst cases reported in Russia, UK and Spain
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The number of confirmed deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak has risen to 258, as authorities in hardest-hit Hubei province reported 45 new fatalities, AFP reports.The number of confirmed deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak has risen to 258, as authorities in hardest-hit Hubei province reported 45 new fatalities, AFP reports.
In its daily update, the provincial health commission also said newly confirmed cases of infection in Hubei continued to grow at a steady pace, to 1,347.In its daily update, the provincial health commission also said newly confirmed cases of infection in Hubei continued to grow at a steady pace, to 1,347.
That puts the national total over 11,000, based on numbers previously issued by the central government.That puts the national total over 11,000, based on numbers previously issued by the central government.
The seventh case of coronavirus has been confirmed in California, CNBC reports.The seventh case of coronavirus has been confirmed in California, CNBC reports.
The Santa Clara Public Health Department said an adult man tested positive for the new coronavirus, marking at least the seventh case in the US as the outbreak spreads across the globe.The Santa Clara Public Health Department said an adult man tested positive for the new coronavirus, marking at least the seventh case in the US as the outbreak spreads across the globe.
The patient contracted the virus in Wuhan and has been isolated at home since, county officials said at a press conference Friday.The patient contracted the virus in Wuhan and has been isolated at home since, county officials said at a press conference Friday.
Spain’s National Centre for Microbiology has confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus after a man was diagnosed with the virus on the remote island of La Gomera in the Canaries, the Health Ministry said late on Friday.Spain’s National Centre for Microbiology has confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus after a man was diagnosed with the virus on the remote island of La Gomera in the Canaries, the Health Ministry said late on Friday.
The patient is part of a group of five people taken into observation on the island and isolated after it was found they had come into contact with a German man diagnosed with the virus.The patient is part of a group of five people taken into observation on the island and isolated after it was found they had come into contact with a German man diagnosed with the virus.
The death toll from coronavirus has jumped to 249 in China’s Hubei, Reuters is reporting.The death toll from coronavirus has jumped to 249 in China’s Hubei, Reuters is reporting.
The last figure we had was 213. More than 9,709 cases have been confirmed in mainland China so far.The last figure we had was 213. More than 9,709 cases have been confirmed in mainland China so far.
Here’s a summary to get you up to speed:Here’s a summary to get you up to speed:
Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus. They are being treated in Newcastle.Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus. They are being treated in Newcastle.
The Foreign Office said it was ‘aware of frustrations’ of Brits who had wanted to leave Wuhan but proved unable to board the evacuation plane.The Foreign Office said it was ‘aware of frustrations’ of Brits who had wanted to leave Wuhan but proved unable to board the evacuation plane.
Michael Gove told Sky News the government would send another plane to Wuhan to evacuate British nationals if needed.Michael Gove told Sky News the government would send another plane to Wuhan to evacuate British nationals if needed.
Russia has reported its first two cases of coronavirus. Russia’s deputy prime minister Tatiana Golikova told reporters the infected people were Chinese citizens who had been isolated.Russia has reported its first two cases of coronavirus. Russia’s deputy prime minister Tatiana Golikova told reporters the infected people were Chinese citizens who had been isolated.
The plane carrying 83 Britons to the UK from Wuhan in China landed at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire and the evacuees were driven to a facility on the Wirral where they will stay in quarantine for the next 14 days.The plane carrying 83 Britons to the UK from Wuhan in China landed at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire and the evacuees were driven to a facility on the Wirral where they will stay in quarantine for the next 14 days.
Thailand has recorded its first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus after a taxi driver was apparently infected by a traveller.Thailand has recorded its first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus after a taxi driver was apparently infected by a traveller.
The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. It has also announced it will temporarily bar entry to the US for people traveling from China.The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. It has also announced it will temporarily bar entry to the US for people traveling from China.
A plan to evacuate Australians stranded in China is likely to go ahead over the weekend, the AAP news agency is reporting.A plan to evacuate Australians stranded in China is likely to go ahead over the weekend, the AAP news agency is reporting.
Here is an explainer about what coronavirus is:Here is an explainer about what coronavirus is:
Thailand has recorded its first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus after a taxi driver was apparently infected by a traveller, heightening concern over the virus’s potential to spread across the globe.Thailand has recorded its first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus after a taxi driver was apparently infected by a traveller, heightening concern over the virus’s potential to spread across the globe.
The taxi driver was among five new patients confirmed on Friday in the worst-hit country outside China, bringing the total number of cases in Thailand to 19.The taxi driver was among five new patients confirmed on Friday in the worst-hit country outside China, bringing the total number of cases in Thailand to 19.
Read more on that here:Read more on that here:
Here’s an interesting article about Wuhan, which gives an idea about how the city and its inhabitants have handled the crisis.Here’s an interesting article about Wuhan, which gives an idea about how the city and its inhabitants have handled the crisis.
The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.
It has also announced it will temporarily bar entry to the US for people traveling from China unless they are Americans or immediately related to US citizens. The restrictions on travel begin on Sunday afternoon.It has also announced it will temporarily bar entry to the US for people traveling from China unless they are Americans or immediately related to US citizens. The restrictions on travel begin on Sunday afternoon.
Robert R Redfield, director of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention said:Robert R Redfield, director of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention said:
Read more here:Read more here:
There is a press briefing going on at White House with members of the US taskforce. You can watch it here:There is a press briefing going on at White House with members of the US taskforce. You can watch it here:
Six buses were led by a police escort to the rear of the hospital and on to a side road leading to the accommodation block, PA media reports.Six buses were led by a police escort to the rear of the hospital and on to a side road leading to the accommodation block, PA media reports.
A medic wearing a white specialist suit was sat next to the coach driver of each vehicle.A medic wearing a white specialist suit was sat next to the coach driver of each vehicle.
The convoy, which also included a number of ambulances, then travelled out of sight.The convoy, which also included a number of ambulances, then travelled out of sight.
Patients disembarked from behind barriers covering the accommodation entrance but some could be seen inside wearing masks as they walked upstairs to their rooms for the next fortnight.Patients disembarked from behind barriers covering the accommodation entrance but some could be seen inside wearing masks as they walked upstairs to their rooms for the next fortnight.
Here are a few pictures of the evacuees arriving at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.Here are a few pictures of the evacuees arriving at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.
Buses carrying 83 Britons who returned to the UK from Wuhan on Friday morning have arrived at a facility on the Wirral.Buses carrying 83 Britons who returned to the UK from Wuhan on Friday morning have arrived at a facility on the Wirral.
The convoy travelled from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire to Arrowe Park Hospital, where the Britons will be quarantined for 14 days in NHS staff accommodation.The convoy travelled from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire to Arrowe Park Hospital, where the Britons will be quarantined for 14 days in NHS staff accommodation.
Here’s a bit more detail about the two people diagnosed with coronavirus following some reader questions via email.Here’s a bit more detail about the two people diagnosed with coronavirus following some reader questions via email.
They were taken ill at the StayCity apartment hotel in York on Wednesday and were later confirmed to be the first UK cases of the coronavirus.They were taken ill at the StayCity apartment hotel in York on Wednesday and were later confirmed to be the first UK cases of the coronavirus.
It is understood the two guests travelled to the UK from China recently. They are two members of the same family.It is understood the two guests travelled to the UK from China recently. They are two members of the same family.
They are undergoing treatment in Newcastle because it is a specialist Airborne High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) centre.They are undergoing treatment in Newcastle because it is a specialist Airborne High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) centre.
Public Health England (PHE), which is urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with the two people, said steps will be taken to reduce the risk to the public and it is “identifying the areas where there is deemed to be a risk”.Public Health England (PHE), which is urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with the two people, said steps will be taken to reduce the risk to the public and it is “identifying the areas where there is deemed to be a risk”.
A PHE spokeswoman said:A PHE spokeswoman said:
At the StayCity hotel on Friday, business carried on as usual, with guests continuing to check in for weekend breaks in York despite the firm confirming that two people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK had been staying there.At the StayCity hotel on Friday, business carried on as usual, with guests continuing to check in for weekend breaks in York despite the firm confirming that two people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK had been staying there.
Outside the hotel, two guests told the Guardian that as recently as Friday morning they had been told by reception staff the reports that two tourists had been taken ill from their apartment on Wednesday were “lies”.Outside the hotel, two guests told the Guardian that as recently as Friday morning they had been told by reception staff the reports that two tourists had been taken ill from their apartment on Wednesday were “lies”.
“This morning they said it was a lie and not to listen to it,” said Andy Neale, 21, who is staying at StayCity for the night with his girlfriend. “It’s not ideal. They should’ve taken some precaution.”“This morning they said it was a lie and not to listen to it,” said Andy Neale, 21, who is staying at StayCity for the night with his girlfriend. “It’s not ideal. They should’ve taken some precaution.”
He added that the incident had marred the couple’s getaway, saying: “My girlfriend is stressing out, she’s using hand wipes on everything.”He added that the incident had marred the couple’s getaway, saying: “My girlfriend is stressing out, she’s using hand wipes on everything.”
A family who were staying in the hotel on a visit from Asia to see their daughter, who is a student in York, said they had been told the cases were “false information” when they asked staff if reports were true.A family who were staying in the hotel on a visit from Asia to see their daughter, who is a student in York, said they had been told the cases were “false information” when they asked staff if reports were true.
Helen Papakosta, 15, from Greece, showed reporters a video she had taken on her phone of people in hazmat suits arriving at the hotel on Thursday morning – presumably to deep clean the suite where the affected guests had been staying.Helen Papakosta, 15, from Greece, showed reporters a video she had taken on her phone of people in hazmat suits arriving at the hotel on Thursday morning – presumably to deep clean the suite where the affected guests had been staying.
Although her mother, Chrisa Papakosta, 48, whom she had been staying at the hotel with, was unfazed by the event she was “concerned” by it.Although her mother, Chrisa Papakosta, 48, whom she had been staying at the hotel with, was unfazed by the event she was “concerned” by it.
A statement from StayCity, the chain that owns the hotel, read:A statement from StayCity, the chain that owns the hotel, read:
Following on from the earlier post about health officials urgently trying to trace anyone who came into contact with two people diagnosed with coronavirus, Public Health England have clarified the definition of close contact.Following on from the earlier post about health officials urgently trying to trace anyone who came into contact with two people diagnosed with coronavirus, Public Health England have clarified the definition of close contact.
A new statement defines close contact as coming within two metres of the infected person for 15 minutes.A new statement defines close contact as coming within two metres of the infected person for 15 minutes.
Earlier we reported that Sharon Peacock, the director of the National Infection Service at PHE, said:Earlier we reported that Sharon Peacock, the director of the National Infection Service at PHE, said: