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China's virus cases rise 143 to 80,552
At least 47 of those have 10 cases or less, and some are reporting their first cases. The Foreign Affairs Ministry has banned travelers from Iran , Italy and South Korea from entering Indonesia as the three countries continue to struggle to contain a widespread Covid-19 outbreak. [Full Article...]
Tiger Woods out of Players Championship with back injury
Woods' ailing back is "just not ready", according to Steinberg . "I just felt I wasn't going to be ready for next week, a little rundown". Woods has not played since finishing 68th and last of those to make the cut at the Genesis Invitational last month, in what was only his second outing of the year. [Full Article...]
Sydney High School Coronavirus Shutdown
Staff and students of the school have been advised to stay at home and self-isolate over the weekend. The closure will affect approximately 1100 students. "And that means that we are getting an increasing number of people who are passing that on - transmitting it - on NSW soil". So don't panic. Don't be unnecessarily anxious about it. [Full Article...]
Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in Republic of Ireland
Two new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. A second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Ireland. He said the two new cases were not related and that the PHA was "working rapidly" to identify those at risk. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 from PH? Duque says foreigners may have caught virus elsewhere
DOH urged individuals who previously visited the prayer hall to contact them if they have manifested symptoms of the virus through their hotline (02) 8-651-7800 local 1149-1150. "From the very start, we already said that", he said in an interview with reporters at the Palace. A Twitter user wondered if there are already "silent virus carriers" among Filipinos following the worldwide reports . [Full Article...]
First person-to-person coronavirus transmission confirmed in Australia
The first person-to-person transmission of coronavirus has been confirmed in Australia. Authorities are busy talking to various people he may have had contact with. Health workers have also cautioned against using common greetings such as shaking hands and kissing. "Each year in NSW, we have hundreds of flu-related deaths and many of those who die were infected by the people they know and lo... [Full Article...]
Pritzker Addresses Fifth Coronavirus Case, Price Gouging
Governor JB Pritzker says the state is also working hard to help educate the public about COVID-19. As of this time, public health officials are identifying and contacting all close contacts. Pritzker reassured people yesterday about the state's readiness for dealing with the spread of the virus. Illinois' two previously confirmed cases have both recovered. [Full Article...]
First Coronavirus Confirmed In Indiana, State Of Emergency Declared
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Some level 3 destinations have restrictions on travel to the US, according to the CDC's website. At no time were other caregivers or patients exposed to the man, officials said. The CDC is also working to notify those who were on the flight from Boston and ma... [Full Article...]