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Coronavirus live updates: China deaths pass 560 as 10 more cruise passengers test positive – latest news Coronavirus live updates: China deaths pass 560 as 10 more cruise passengers test positive – latest news
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Wuhan authorities warn of lack of ‘equipment and materials’ and consider converting hotels and schools into treatment centres. Follow live updatesWuhan authorities warn of lack of ‘equipment and materials’ and consider converting hotels and schools into treatment centres. Follow live updates
The Chinese CGTN network has reported the criteria for patients being admitted to Wuhan’s three new temporary hospitals, including at the city’s international convention centre.
They include:
People infected with #coronavirus
Clinical manifestation that is mild
Patients aged 18-65 who are able to take care of themselves
Patients with no respiratory diseases, no cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and no psychosis
Influenza-virus tested negative
The Chinese state tabloid Global Times has published a video showing police monitoring people who are not wearing face masks and telling them to go home and get their masks.The Chinese state tabloid Global Times has published a video showing police monitoring people who are not wearing face masks and telling them to go home and get their masks.
The outlet is also reporting that a new laboratory has been built in five days that will have the capacity to carry out 10,000 coronavirus tests per day.The outlet is also reporting that a new laboratory has been built in five days that will have the capacity to carry out 10,000 coronavirus tests per day.
In case you missed it yesterday, schools in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have been ordered to stay shut until at least the end of February.In case you missed it yesterday, schools in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have been ordered to stay shut until at least the end of February.
Taiwan’s health authority banned all international cruise ships from docking at the island from Thursday amid increasing threat of the coronavirus outbreak, after 10 more people were tested positive for the virus on a quarantined cruise liner in Japan, Reuters is reporting.Taiwan’s health authority banned all international cruise ships from docking at the island from Thursday amid increasing threat of the coronavirus outbreak, after 10 more people were tested positive for the virus on a quarantined cruise liner in Japan, Reuters is reporting.
Taiwan has also said it will suspend entry for all Chinese citizens who live in mainland China from Thursday.Taiwan has also said it will suspend entry for all Chinese citizens who live in mainland China from Thursday.
Reuters has reported that the Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place.Reuters has reported that the Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place.
The fourth grand prix of the season is scheduled for 19 April. The race was expected to be on the agenda at a Formula One Strategy Group meeting on Wednesday amid increasing speculation that it could join the growing list of sports events already postponed or cancelled.The fourth grand prix of the season is scheduled for 19 April. The race was expected to be on the agenda at a Formula One Strategy Group meeting on Wednesday amid increasing speculation that it could join the growing list of sports events already postponed or cancelled.
The Shanghai Sports General Association called on sports organisers to “strictly abide by the requirement of the Shanghai Sports Bureau to stop organising sports events during the epidemic.”The Shanghai Sports General Association called on sports organisers to “strictly abide by the requirement of the Shanghai Sports Bureau to stop organising sports events during the epidemic.”
It said, in a statement translated by Reuters, that all sports events should be suspended “until the epidemic is over.”It said, in a statement translated by Reuters, that all sports events should be suspended “until the epidemic is over.”
Some Formula One insiders hold out little hope of the race happening.Some Formula One insiders hold out little hope of the race happening.
I’ve done a number of posts about the cruise ship in Japan, but passengers on the World Dream, quarantined in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak terminal, with 3,600 people aboard, are also being screened for the virus after three passengers on a previous voyage were diagnosed with the virus.I’ve done a number of posts about the cruise ship in Japan, but passengers on the World Dream, quarantined in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak terminal, with 3,600 people aboard, are also being screened for the virus after three passengers on a previous voyage were diagnosed with the virus.
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, has announced that the Ocean and Kai Tak cruise liner terminals, will be closed.Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, has announced that the Ocean and Kai Tak cruise liner terminals, will be closed.
Lam has also ordered that anyone arriving from mainland China from Saturday, will be forced to face “compulsory quarantine” for 14 days in Hong Kong.Lam has also ordered that anyone arriving from mainland China from Saturday, will be forced to face “compulsory quarantine” for 14 days in Hong Kong.
Associated Press have just published a list of global infections from the virus.Associated Press have just published a list of global infections from the virus.
Macau: 10Macau: 10
Taiwan: 11Taiwan: 11
Hong Kong: 21Hong Kong: 21
Japan: 45Japan: 45
Singapore: 28Singapore: 28
Thailand: 25Thailand: 25
South Korea: 23South Korea: 23
Australia: 14Australia: 14
Germany: 12Germany: 12
United States: 11United States: 11
Malaysia: 10Malaysia: 10
Vietnam: 10Vietnam: 10
France: 6France: 6
United Arab Emirates: 5United Arab Emirates: 5
Canada: 4Canada: 4
India: 3India: 3
Philippines: 3 cases, including 1 deathPhilippines: 3 cases, including 1 death
Russia: 2Russia: 2
Italy: 2Italy: 2
Britain: 2Britain: 2
Belgium: 1Belgium: 1
Nepal: 1Nepal: 1
Sri Lanka: 1Sri Lanka: 1
Sweden: 1Sweden: 1
Spain: 1Spain: 1
Cambodia: 1Cambodia: 1
Finland: 1Finland: 1
In the United States, another 350 American evacuees from Wuhan have been placed under quarantine at two military bases in California, Reuters reports.In the United States, another 350 American evacuees from Wuhan have been placed under quarantine at two military bases in California, Reuters reports.
It brings to nearly 400 the number of people subject to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s first public health quarantine in 50 years.It brings to nearly 400 the number of people subject to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s first public health quarantine in 50 years.
“We are in a critical time period in the international spread of the virus, and this action is necessary to try to prevent the spread here,” said Dr Christopher Braden, deputy director of the CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases.“We are in a critical time period in the international spread of the virus, and this action is necessary to try to prevent the spread here,” said Dr Christopher Braden, deputy director of the CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases.
There were long queues in supermarket across Hong Kong last night, with people panic buying toilet rolls and tissues, largely due to a rumour spreading online saying China will stop manufacturing toilet paper for the next two weeks. There was also a run on vitamins, rice and packet noodles, leaving supermarket shelves empty.There were long queues in supermarket across Hong Kong last night, with people panic buying toilet rolls and tissues, largely due to a rumour spreading online saying China will stop manufacturing toilet paper for the next two weeks. There was also a run on vitamins, rice and packet noodles, leaving supermarket shelves empty.
Adidas has announced it is closing a “significant” number of its stores in China over the deadly new coronavirus, and warned it expects further impacts on its operations in the country.Adidas has announced it is closing a “significant” number of its stores in China over the deadly new coronavirus, and warned it expects further impacts on its operations in the country.
It follows a similar move by its US rival Nike, Agence France Presse reports.It follows a similar move by its US rival Nike, Agence France Presse reports.
Adidas has around 500 of its own stores in China and some 11,500 outlets in franchise stores. The German sports wear giant said many of its franchise stores were also closing.Adidas has around 500 of its own stores in China and some 11,500 outlets in franchise stores. The German sports wear giant said many of its franchise stores were also closing.
“We can confirm that we are currently experiencing a negative impact on our operations in China,” the statement added.“We can confirm that we are currently experiencing a negative impact on our operations in China,” the statement added.
“However, at this point in time it is too early to assess the magnitude of this impact.”“However, at this point in time it is too early to assess the magnitude of this impact.”
Nike on Tuesday also said it expected the worsening outbreak of the virus to have “a material impact” on its Chinese business.Nike on Tuesday also said it expected the worsening outbreak of the virus to have “a material impact” on its Chinese business.
Here are some of the pictures emerging from the operation to hospitalise infected passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.Here are some of the pictures emerging from the operation to hospitalise infected passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
The Chinese city of Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, will strictly monitor the entry and exit of residents from villages and residential compounds as it steps up its efforts to control the spread of a coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reports.The Chinese city of Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, will strictly monitor the entry and exit of residents from villages and residential compounds as it steps up its efforts to control the spread of a coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reports.
The city, which has a population of 5 million people, said on its official Weibo social media account that each family should assign one member to go out once every two days, and that people running fevers must go to a medical facility.The city, which has a population of 5 million people, said on its official Weibo social media account that each family should assign one member to go out once every two days, and that people running fevers must go to a medical facility.
Jiangxi province is separated from the virus epicentre of Hubei by the Yangtze river. It had reported 600 infections of the coronavirus by the end of Wednesday, with no fatalities.Jiangxi province is separated from the virus epicentre of Hubei by the Yangtze river. It had reported 600 infections of the coronavirus by the end of Wednesday, with no fatalities.
We are getting confirmation of the nationalities of the 10 new cases of coronavirus on the stricken cruise ship on Japan. The Guardian’s Tokyo correspondent, Justin McCurry, says there are four Japanese, two each from the US and Canada, and one each from New Zealand and Taiwan.We are getting confirmation of the nationalities of the 10 new cases of coronavirus on the stricken cruise ship on Japan. The Guardian’s Tokyo correspondent, Justin McCurry, says there are four Japanese, two each from the US and Canada, and one each from New Zealand and Taiwan.
Virgin Australia has announced it will cease flights from Australia to Hong Kong because the route was “no longer a commercially viable”Virgin Australia has announced it will cease flights from Australia to Hong Kong because the route was “no longer a commercially viable”
Sydney-Hong Kong flights will stop on 2 March. In November, the airline announced the Melbourne-Hong Kong route would stop on 11 February.Sydney-Hong Kong flights will stop on 2 March. In November, the airline announced the Melbourne-Hong Kong route would stop on 11 February.
The airline said growing uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak and the decline due to civil unrest associated with the pro-democracy protests had prompted the move.The airline said growing uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak and the decline due to civil unrest associated with the pro-democracy protests had prompted the move.
Virgin Australia Group chief commercial officer, John MacLeod said: “Hong Kong has continued to be a challenging market. With a decline in demand following ongoing civil unrest, and growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the wider region, we have made the decision to withdraw services.Virgin Australia Group chief commercial officer, John MacLeod said: “Hong Kong has continued to be a challenging market. With a decline in demand following ongoing civil unrest, and growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the wider region, we have made the decision to withdraw services.
“While the decision to withdraw from the Hong Kong market has been a difficult one, it demonstrates our strong focus on driving greater financial discipline through our network.“While the decision to withdraw from the Hong Kong market has been a difficult one, it demonstrates our strong focus on driving greater financial discipline through our network.
“Current circumstances demonstrate that Hong Kong is no longer a commercially viable route for Virgin Australia to continue operating, however international tourism remains an important part of our strategy through our other international routes and partner airlines,” MacLeod said.“Current circumstances demonstrate that Hong Kong is no longer a commercially viable route for Virgin Australia to continue operating, however international tourism remains an important part of our strategy through our other international routes and partner airlines,” MacLeod said.
Still in Australia, and the prime minister, Scott Morrison has said a further 36 citizens and residents who left Wuhan on the Air New Zealand flight have now been transferred to Christmas Island, where other Australian evacuees from Wuhan are being held in quarantine for 14 days.Still in Australia, and the prime minister, Scott Morrison has said a further 36 citizens and residents who left Wuhan on the Air New Zealand flight have now been transferred to Christmas Island, where other Australian evacuees from Wuhan are being held in quarantine for 14 days.
You can read our full report on evacuees on Christmas Island below.You can read our full report on evacuees on Christmas Island below.
Australia’s universities are going to come under financial pressure in coming weeks when classes start but Chinese students are unable to attend due to the coronavirus crisis, ratings agency S&P says.Australia’s universities are going to come under financial pressure in coming weeks when classes start but Chinese students are unable to attend due to the coronavirus crisis, ratings agency S&P says.
Students from mainland China are about 38% of tertiary enrolments, S&P says.Students from mainland China are about 38% of tertiary enrolments, S&P says.
International students are worth $11.3bn a year in fees, so that puts as much as $4.3bn in revenue at risk.International students are worth $11.3bn a year in fees, so that puts as much as $4.3bn in revenue at risk.
S&P says universities can’t easily cut costs, such as staff wages and building maintenance, to offset the potential revenue plunge.S&P says universities can’t easily cut costs, such as staff wages and building maintenance, to offset the potential revenue plunge.
“The health crisis underscores the risks that stem from the sector’s growing dependence on the lucrative international market, which has flourished against a backdrop of stagnant government funding and heavy investment in the pursuit of higher rankings,” the agency said.“The health crisis underscores the risks that stem from the sector’s growing dependence on the lucrative international market, which has flourished against a backdrop of stagnant government funding and heavy investment in the pursuit of higher rankings,” the agency said.
S&P also says German carmaker Volkswagen stands to take the biggest hit from factory shutdowns in Hubei province, the epicentre of the virus outbreak, because it makes almost 40% of its cars and components in China.S&P also says German carmaker Volkswagen stands to take the biggest hit from factory shutdowns in Hubei province, the epicentre of the virus outbreak, because it makes almost 40% of its cars and components in China.
“While the Chinese market maintains its long-term attraction for most global auto manufacturers and suppliers, recent developments may contribute to turning 2020 into an ever more challenging year for global automakers and suppliers than we originally expected,” analyst Vittoria Ferraris said.“While the Chinese market maintains its long-term attraction for most global auto manufacturers and suppliers, recent developments may contribute to turning 2020 into an ever more challenging year for global automakers and suppliers than we originally expected,” analyst Vittoria Ferraris said.
One Guardian reader in Shandong province, who is a teacher, has got in touch with me to say there’s confusion among UK citizens there about the British foreign office’s advice to leave China if they can. “My main hesitation with leaving China is I feel I would be more likely to contract the virus whilst in transit to the UK than if I stay in my apartment and wait for things to calm down here.One Guardian reader in Shandong province, who is a teacher, has got in touch with me to say there’s confusion among UK citizens there about the British foreign office’s advice to leave China if they can. “My main hesitation with leaving China is I feel I would be more likely to contract the virus whilst in transit to the UK than if I stay in my apartment and wait for things to calm down here.
“My school is closed until at least the 17th of February (our classes have moved online) and I leave the apartment only for supplies and some exercise / fresh air. Whereas travelling to the UK would mean having to go on a train, tube and through at least two airports,” she says.“My school is closed until at least the 17th of February (our classes have moved online) and I leave the apartment only for supplies and some exercise / fresh air. Whereas travelling to the UK would mean having to go on a train, tube and through at least two airports,” she says.
The 10 newly diagnosed Diamond Princess passengers include four Japanese nationals, the health ministry said on Thursday morning. The nationalities of the other six were not immediately available. The 10 patients comprise five people in their 70s, four in their 60s and one in his or her 50s, the ministry said.The 10 newly diagnosed Diamond Princess passengers include four Japanese nationals, the health ministry said on Thursday morning. The nationalities of the other six were not immediately available. The 10 patients comprise five people in their 70s, four in their 60s and one in his or her 50s, the ministry said.
Shares have risen strongly again on Asian markets where there appears to be more confidence – helped by another strong day on Wall Street – that the economic impact of the new coronavirus will not be too damaging.Shares have risen strongly again on Asian markets where there appears to be more confidence – helped by another strong day on Wall Street – that the economic impact of the new coronavirus will not be too damaging.
The ASX200 is up 0.55% in Sydney, the Nikkei has surged 1.6% in Tokyo and Seoul has gained 1.27%. Brent crude rose $1.32 yesterday to $55.28 a barrel.The ASX200 is up 0.55% in Sydney, the Nikkei has surged 1.6% in Tokyo and Seoul has gained 1.27%. Brent crude rose $1.32 yesterday to $55.28 a barrel.
On the other side of the ledger, there is more evidence of how companies are being affected by the spread of the virus.On the other side of the ledger, there is more evidence of how companies are being affected by the spread of the virus.
Cathay Pacific has asked its entire workforce of 27,000 to take up to three weeks of unpaid leave. it said on Tuesday that it was cutting 30% of its capacity in the coming weeks.Cathay Pacific has asked its entire workforce of 27,000 to take up to three weeks of unpaid leave. it said on Tuesday that it was cutting 30% of its capacity in the coming weeks.
Adidas has announced that it is shutting a “significant” number of its 500 stores in China.Adidas has announced that it is shutting a “significant” number of its 500 stores in China.
Foxconn, which manufactures the Apple iPhone, said it had applied to the Chinese authorities to restart operations at factories in China next week but it could take one to two weeks from then to resume full production due to the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reported, quoting a source with knowledge of the matter. However, a full resumption was not possible until late February due to various travel restrictions imposed to curb the virus.Foxconn, which manufactures the Apple iPhone, said it had applied to the Chinese authorities to restart operations at factories in China next week but it could take one to two weeks from then to resume full production due to the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reported, quoting a source with knowledge of the matter. However, a full resumption was not possible until late February due to various travel restrictions imposed to curb the virus.