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Country mourns death of Wuhan whistleblower doctor as North Korea confirms first case of virus. Follow live updates Total infections pass 30,000 as China mourns death of Wuhan whistleblower doctor and North Korea confirms first case of virus
A British man on his honeymoon is among the 61 passengers to have tested positive for coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan.
The man has not been identified but has been removed from the ship and taken to a nearby hospital, according to Japan’s health ministry.
The man’s wife will remain onboard the Diamond Princess cruise which is anchored off Yokohama port.
In a Facebook video, fellow British passenger David Abel said:
Amnesty International has said the death of whistleblower Chinese doctor Li Wenliang highlights human rights failings in China’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Li Wenliang was reprimanded by police for “spreading false rumours” after raising alarm over the virus back in December.
Nicholas Bequelin, regional director of Amnesty International, said:
Hyundai has suspended operations at its giant Ulsan complex in South Korea, the most productive car factory in the world, due to a lack of parts caused by the coronavirus lock down in China.Hyundai has suspended operations at its giant Ulsan complex in South Korea, the most productive car factory in the world, due to a lack of parts caused by the coronavirus lock down in China.
According to AFP, Hyundai has ran out of the engine wiring harnesses which are imported from China, and closed the factories on Friday. Hyundai said the supplier’s factory had shut down after a worker tested positive for coronavirus.According to AFP, Hyundai has ran out of the engine wiring harnesses which are imported from China, and closed the factories on Friday. Hyundai said the supplier’s factory had shut down after a worker tested positive for coronavirus.
The five-plant network can make 1.4 million vehicles a year, and the closure puts 25,000 workers on forced leave and partial wages.The five-plant network can make 1.4 million vehicles a year, and the closure puts 25,000 workers on forced leave and partial wages.
Analysts estimate closing the factory complex for five days, would cost Hyundai - the world’s fifth-largest car manufacturer - at least six hundred billion South Korean won ($500m).Analysts estimate closing the factory complex for five days, would cost Hyundai - the world’s fifth-largest car manufacturer - at least six hundred billion South Korean won ($500m).
Hyundai is not the only car manufacturer being affected by the outbreak. Renault is considering stopping its factory in South Korea next week and Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley also told the FT his firm could be forced to halt one of its European factories over supply shortages.Hyundai is not the only car manufacturer being affected by the outbreak. Renault is considering stopping its factory in South Korea next week and Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley also told the FT his firm could be forced to halt one of its European factories over supply shortages.
Hyundai operations in South Korea are expected to resume by early next week.Hyundai operations in South Korea are expected to resume by early next week.
It’s Jessica Murray, taking over the live blog from Alison Rourke. I’ll be following the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak as the number of cases across the world continues to climb.It’s Jessica Murray, taking over the live blog from Alison Rourke. I’ll be following the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak as the number of cases across the world continues to climb.
Italy has just confirmed its third case of the virus, after an Italian national tested positive.Italy has just confirmed its third case of the virus, after an Italian national tested positive.
The first two confirmed cases in the country were Chinese tourists, so this is the first Italian citizen to contract the virus.The first two confirmed cases in the country were Chinese tourists, so this is the first Italian citizen to contract the virus.
The patient travelled back from Wuhan last week, and is being treated at Lazzaro Spallanzani Institute, an infectious disease hospital in Rome, a statement said.The patient travelled back from Wuhan last week, and is being treated at Lazzaro Spallanzani Institute, an infectious disease hospital in Rome, a statement said.
Like many countries, Italy has seen rise in prejudice and discrimination against Chinese nationals as a result of the virus outbreak.Like many countries, Italy has seen rise in prejudice and discrimination against Chinese nationals as a result of the virus outbreak.
In a video posted by the Chinese-Italian Youth Union, Massimiliano Martigli Jiang takes a silent protest against this discrimination on the streets of Florence, holding a sign that reads: “I am not a virus. I’m a human. Eradicate the prejudice.”In a video posted by the Chinese-Italian Youth Union, Massimiliano Martigli Jiang takes a silent protest against this discrimination on the streets of Florence, holding a sign that reads: “I am not a virus. I’m a human. Eradicate the prejudice.”
The death toll stands at 636 inside China (up 73 on the previous day), one in Hong Kong and one in the PhilippinesThe death toll stands at 636 inside China (up 73 on the previous day), one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines
Infections inside China stand at 31,161Infections inside China stand at 31,161
Global infections have passed 280 in 28 countriesGlobal infections have passed 280 in 28 countries
There’s been an outpouring of anger and grief over the death of the Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang, who first warned about the virus in DecemberThere’s been an outpouring of anger and grief over the death of the Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang, who first warned about the virus in December
China’s National Supervisory Commission has announced a“full investigation” into the handling of the death of Dr LiChina’s National Supervisory Commission has announced a“full investigation” into the handling of the death of Dr Li
There were 41 new cases on the quarantined cruise liner in the port of Yokohama south of Tokyo, bringing the total diagnosed on the ship to 61There were 41 new cases on the quarantined cruise liner in the port of Yokohama south of Tokyo, bringing the total diagnosed on the ship to 61
Taiwan, which has 16 cases, banned international cruise ships from docking.Taiwan, which has 16 cases, banned international cruise ships from docking.
The ratings agency S&P slashed its forecast of China’s economic growth for this year by 0.75 percentage points, saying the coronavirus will deliver a big temporary hit to the country’s economy that will spill over to the whole world. Its new growth forecast is 5%The ratings agency S&P slashed its forecast of China’s economic growth for this year by 0.75 percentage points, saying the coronavirus will deliver a big temporary hit to the country’s economy that will spill over to the whole world. Its new growth forecast is 5%
Chinese President Xi Jinping assured Donald Trump in a phone call that China is doing all it can to contain the virus. Xi also urged the US to respond reasonably to the virus outbreak, a veiled message over quarantine restrictions in AmericaChinese President Xi Jinping assured Donald Trump in a phone call that China is doing all it can to contain the virus. Xi also urged the US to respond reasonably to the virus outbreak, a veiled message over quarantine restrictions in America
Canadian and US evacuation flights are due to land back in their respective countries on FridayCanadian and US evacuation flights are due to land back in their respective countries on Friday
North Korea confirms first case of virusNorth Korea confirms first case of virus
The Chinese city of Xiaogan, around 70km north-west of Wuhan in Hubei province, has become only the second city in China (after Wuhan) to record more than 2,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.The Chinese city of Xiaogan, around 70km north-west of Wuhan in Hubei province, has become only the second city in China (after Wuhan) to record more than 2,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
The New York Times is reporting on the deteriorating conditions in Wuhan and measures to control the virus, including house-to-house temperature checks, rounding up the sick and mass confinements at quarantine centres.The New York Times is reporting on the deteriorating conditions in Wuhan and measures to control the virus, including house-to-house temperature checks, rounding up the sick and mass confinements at quarantine centres.
The measures follow the visit of Vice Premier Sun Chunlan to Wuhan on Thursday. She said the country faced “wartime conditions” and “there must be no deserters, or they will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame forever”.The measures follow the visit of Vice Premier Sun Chunlan to Wuhan on Thursday. She said the country faced “wartime conditions” and “there must be no deserters, or they will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame forever”.
Two groups of evacuees are set to arrive on Friday at a Canadian air force base from Wuhan. One flight of 176 people is expected in the early hours of Friday morning. A second group of evacuees, who left China on a US flight, should arrive later in the day, after switching planes in Vancouver. All the evacuees will be quarantined on the base, in Trenton, Ontario, for two weeks, separated from each other in a building that resembles a small hotel, with families kept together.Two groups of evacuees are set to arrive on Friday at a Canadian air force base from Wuhan. One flight of 176 people is expected in the early hours of Friday morning. A second group of evacuees, who left China on a US flight, should arrive later in the day, after switching planes in Vancouver. All the evacuees will be quarantined on the base, in Trenton, Ontario, for two weeks, separated from each other in a building that resembles a small hotel, with families kept together.
China’s National Supervisory Commission, which some on twitter are calling the country’s “much-feared disciplinary watchdog”, says it is sending a team to Wuhan to conduct a “full investigation” into the handling of the death of Dr Li Wenliang, the whistleblower who first raised concerns about the coronavirus in December. Chinese state media reported his death, retracted it and then confirmed it.China’s National Supervisory Commission, which some on twitter are calling the country’s “much-feared disciplinary watchdog”, says it is sending a team to Wuhan to conduct a “full investigation” into the handling of the death of Dr Li Wenliang, the whistleblower who first raised concerns about the coronavirus in December. Chinese state media reported his death, retracted it and then confirmed it.
I mentioned earlier about the anger inside China over the death of the whistleblower doctor in Wuhan, Li Wenliang.I mentioned earlier about the anger inside China over the death of the whistleblower doctor in Wuhan, Li Wenliang.
You can read our full report on it below:You can read our full report on it below:
‘Hero who told the truth’: Chinese rage over coronavirus death of whistleblower doctor‘Hero who told the truth’: Chinese rage over coronavirus death of whistleblower doctor
Australia has published its first report on the coronavirus cases in the country. The report, covers the first 12 cases diagnosed up to 1 February (there are now 14 cases in the country). The report says:Australia has published its first report on the coronavirus cases in the country. The report, covers the first 12 cases diagnosed up to 1 February (there are now 14 cases in the country). The report says:
All twelve cases reported a travel history to China, and 92% (11/12) had a travel history to WuhanAll twelve cases reported a travel history to China, and 92% (11/12) had a travel history to Wuhan
The majority of cases (92%, 11/12) developed mild to moderate symptoms, with one case (8%, 1/12) admitted to intensive careThe majority of cases (92%, 11/12) developed mild to moderate symptoms, with one case (8%, 1/12) admitted to intensive care
The report says: “Clinical care of suspected patients with 2019-nCoV should focus on early recognition, immediate isolation, implementation of appropriate infection prevention and control measures and provision of optimised supportive care.”The report says: “Clinical care of suspected patients with 2019-nCoV should focus on early recognition, immediate isolation, implementation of appropriate infection prevention and control measures and provision of optimised supportive care.”
You can read the full report here.You can read the full report here.
We’re getting more details on the two US planes with about 300 passengers, mostly American citizens, took off from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday bound for the United States. It’s the third group of evacuees from the city, the US State Department said.We’re getting more details on the two US planes with about 300 passengers, mostly American citizens, took off from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday bound for the United States. It’s the third group of evacuees from the city, the US State Department said.
One of the flights had room to accommodate more than 60 Canadians, who will disembark on a stopover in Vancouver, British Columbia, before the remaining passengers continue on to the United States, a State Department spokeswoman told Reuters.One of the flights had room to accommodate more than 60 Canadians, who will disembark on a stopover in Vancouver, British Columbia, before the remaining passengers continue on to the United States, a State Department spokeswoman told Reuters.
The plane stopping in Vancouver will fly on to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Southern California, the Pentagon said in a separate statement.The plane stopping in Vancouver will fly on to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Southern California, the Pentagon said in a separate statement.
The second aircraft is headed for Omaha, Nebraska, by way of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, following a refuelling stop in California, the Defense Department said. Both planes are due to arrive on Friday.The second aircraft is headed for Omaha, Nebraska, by way of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, following a refuelling stop in California, the Defense Department said. Both planes are due to arrive on Friday.
We’re getting more on President Xi Jinping’s phone call with Donald Trump from the Associated Press:We’re getting more on President Xi Jinping’s phone call with Donald Trump from the Associated Press:
China’s official news agency says President Xi Jinping has urged the US to respond reasonably to the virus outbreak in a phone call with President Donald Trump.China’s official news agency says President Xi Jinping has urged the US to respond reasonably to the virus outbreak in a phone call with President Donald Trump.
China’s foreign ministry has previously complained that the US was flying its citizens out of the worst-hit city of Wuhan but not providing any assistance to China.China’s foreign ministry has previously complained that the US was flying its citizens out of the worst-hit city of Wuhan but not providing any assistance to China.
More generally, China has said other countries, many of whom have imposed travel bans or quarantines on travellers from China, should follow WHO recommendations on reacting proportionately to the threat.More generally, China has said other countries, many of whom have imposed travel bans or quarantines on travellers from China, should follow WHO recommendations on reacting proportionately to the threat.
North Korea has reported its first case of the coronavirus, according to South Korean media.North Korea has reported its first case of the coronavirus, according to South Korean media.
The patient, a woman from Pyongyang, recently returned to the North from China, the Joongang Ilbo, a daily newspaper, said on Friday, citing state-run media.The patient, a woman from Pyongyang, recently returned to the North from China, the Joongang Ilbo, a daily newspaper, said on Friday, citing state-run media.
The reports did not give details of when the woman was diagnosed or her state of health.The reports did not give details of when the woman was diagnosed or her state of health.
The country has taken several measures to guard against the disease - which has affected all of its neighbours - amid warnings that an epidemic could put an intolerable strain on its poor healthcare infrastructure.North Korea has suspended flights from China and Russia and closed train routes across its borders with those two countries and. It has also imposed a ban on foreign tourism and suspended operations at a liaison office it runs with South Korea just north of the demilitarised zone, the heavily armed border separating North and South Korea.The country’s authorities have stepped up border inspections and health screenings of North Koreans returning from overseas business trips, according to the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the ruling Workers’ party.The newspaper said 30,000 health workers had been mobilised to monitor residents and distribute advice on how the disease spreads and how to avoid becoming infected.The country has taken several measures to guard against the disease - which has affected all of its neighbours - amid warnings that an epidemic could put an intolerable strain on its poor healthcare infrastructure.North Korea has suspended flights from China and Russia and closed train routes across its borders with those two countries and. It has also imposed a ban on foreign tourism and suspended operations at a liaison office it runs with South Korea just north of the demilitarised zone, the heavily armed border separating North and South Korea.The country’s authorities have stepped up border inspections and health screenings of North Koreans returning from overseas business trips, according to the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the ruling Workers’ party.The newspaper said 30,000 health workers had been mobilised to monitor residents and distribute advice on how the disease spreads and how to avoid becoming infected.
The New York Times reporter in Hong Kong has just posted a video that sums up the concern in the city about the spread of the coronavirus.The New York Times reporter in Hong Kong has just posted a video that sums up the concern in the city about the spread of the coronavirus.
The ratings agency S&P has slashed its forecast of China’s economic growth for this year by 0.75 percentage points, saying the coronavirus will deliver a big temporary hit to the country’s economy that will spill over to the whole world.The ratings agency S&P has slashed its forecast of China’s economic growth for this year by 0.75 percentage points, saying the coronavirus will deliver a big temporary hit to the country’s economy that will spill over to the whole world.
S&P said it now forecast Chinese GDP growth of 5%, down from its previous estimate of 5.7%, but cautioned that it was less confident in its figures than usual because of continuing uncertainty over the severity of the outbreak.S&P said it now forecast Chinese GDP growth of 5%, down from its previous estimate of 5.7%, but cautioned that it was less confident in its figures than usual because of continuing uncertainty over the severity of the outbreak.
This will flow through to the global economy because China accounts for a third of worldwide growth, S&P said.This will flow through to the global economy because China accounts for a third of worldwide growth, S&P said.
“The global impact will be felt through four real economy channels: sharply reduced tourism revenues, lower exports of consumer and capital goods, lower commodity prices, and industrial supply-chain disruptions,” it said.“If the virus cannot be contained, a material risk, the economic impact could develop exponentially with significant credit implications.”“The global impact will be felt through four real economy channels: sharply reduced tourism revenues, lower exports of consumer and capital goods, lower commodity prices, and industrial supply-chain disruptions,” it said.“If the virus cannot be contained, a material risk, the economic impact could develop exponentially with significant credit implications.”
The agency said it expected a rebound next year that would make up lost ground, increasing its estimate of 2021 GDP growth from 5.6% to 6.4%.The agency said it expected a rebound next year that would make up lost ground, increasing its estimate of 2021 GDP growth from 5.6% to 6.4%.
S&P said it expected travel restrictions to ease from next month.S&P said it expected travel restrictions to ease from next month.
Here is a global rundown of the latest figures for cases and deaths reported by health authorities around the world so far.Here is a global rundown of the latest figures for cases and deaths reported by health authorities around the world so far.
China: 636 deaths and 31,161 confirmed cases on the mainland. In addition, Hong Kong has had one death, and 22 cases. Macao has had 10 cases.China: 636 deaths and 31,161 confirmed cases on the mainland. In addition, Hong Kong has had one death, and 22 cases. Macao has had 10 cases.
Japan: 86 casesSingapore: 30Thailand: 25South Korea: 24Australia: 14Germany: 13United States: 12Taiwan: 16Malaysia: 14Vietnam: 12France: 6United Arab Emirates: 5Canada: 6India: 3Philippines: 3 cases, including 1 deathRussia: 2Italy: 2Britain: 3Belgium: 1Nepal: 1Sri Lanka: 1Sweden: 1Spain: 1Cambodia: 1Finland: 1Japan: 86 casesSingapore: 30Thailand: 25South Korea: 24Australia: 14Germany: 13United States: 12Taiwan: 16Malaysia: 14Vietnam: 12France: 6United Arab Emirates: 5Canada: 6India: 3Philippines: 3 cases, including 1 deathRussia: 2Italy: 2Britain: 3Belgium: 1Nepal: 1Sri Lanka: 1Sweden: 1Spain: 1Cambodia: 1Finland: 1
Reuters has the latest on a phone call between Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, and Donald Trump. It says:Reuters has the latest on a phone call between Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, and Donald Trump. It says:
The Chinese government has spared no effort in its fight to contain the coronavirus outbreak, having taken the most comprehensive and stringent prevention and containment measures, President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump.The Chinese government has spared no effort in its fight to contain the coronavirus outbreak, having taken the most comprehensive and stringent prevention and containment measures, President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump.
In its battle against the coronavirus, China is gradually achieving results, Xi told his US counterpart on a phone call on Friday morning, according to state television.In its battle against the coronavirus, China is gradually achieving results, Xi told his US counterpart on a phone call on Friday morning, according to state television.
China is fully confident and capable of defeating the epidemic, and the long-term trend of the country’s economic development will not change, Xi said.China is fully confident and capable of defeating the epidemic, and the long-term trend of the country’s economic development will not change, Xi said.