BEIJING (Reuters) — After weeks with almost no new coronavirus infections, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days, all linked to a major wholesale food market, raising concerns about a resurgence of the disease. The capital is taking steps to try to halt the outbreak including ramping up testing. […]
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Emerging world becomes virus epicenter with 80% of new cases
TOKYO/DUBAI/SAO PAULO — As coronavirus outbreaks in developed nations start to subside, emerging countries struggling to contain the virus now account for the vast majority of new infections. The seven-day moving average of new daily infections reached a record of over 120,000 on Wednesday, with more than 94,000 — about […]
Coronavirus latest: US hits 2m cases as hot spots shift
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 7,360,239, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 4156,201. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: Indonesia reports 1,241 new cases, a fresh daily high
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 7,238,723, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 411,177. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: India cases top 250,000 with new daily record
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 7,006,436, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 402,699. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Avigan trial to stretch beyond June as Japan’s coronavirus cases plunge
TOKYO — Potential coronavirus treatment Avigan is now expected to take until July at the earliest to complete a clinical trial, further delaying government approval in Japan, Nikkei has learned. A sharp decline in COVID-19 cases in Japan has made it difficult to secure enough patients for testing, according to people […]
Coronavirus latest: India sees biggest 1-day jump in deaths and cases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 6,632,985, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 391,136. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: Wuhan tests 10m and finds no COVID-19 cases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 6,259,887, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 375,208. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Turkey reopens economy as daily new COVID-19 cases fall
ISTANBUL — Turkey reopened its economy on Monday, with many restaurants and cafes back in business. The government has reported fewer than 1,000 novel coronavirus cases a day recently, compared with around 5,000 a day in early April. A restaurant in the heart of Istanbul’s business district illustrates the reopening. On Monday […]
Coronavirus latest: Tokyo cases jump after emergency lifted
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 6,259,887, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 375,208. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]