Category Medical Alert

Iran confirms first 2 cases of new coronavirus #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #coronavirus #Tehran #Iran #wuhan #china #emergency #epidemic

Tehran confirmed on Wednesday its first two cases of the new coronavirus shortly after reports that preliminary tests on two patients had come back positive. “As we had promised to announce any confirmed cases, a few minutes ago the health…

London coronavirus: Capital ‘could host 2020 Olympics’ due to Tokyo infection fears #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Olympics #Tokyo #Japan #Wuhan #China #London #UK

This year’s Olympics could be hosted right here in London after fears coronavirus might force Tokyo 2020 to be moved, according to the city’s mayoral candidates. The global sporting event, which is held every four years, is meant to be…

Death toll surpasses 2,000 in China coronavirus outbreak, with over 75,000 confirmed cases globally #coronavirus #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #wuhan #Hubei #china #emergency #epidemic GlobalEmergency #HealthEmergency

The viral outbreak gripping China has claimed over 2,000 lives – the vast majority in Hubei province, the epicenter of the illness – according to the latest official tally. More than 75,000 people have been infected to date. Health officials…

Senior Wuhan doctor dies from coronavirus as authorities start to ’round up’ patients #coronavirus #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #wuhan #china #emergency #epidemic #quarantine #doctor

One of Wuhan’s most senior doctors has died after contracting the coronavirus as authorities began a sweeping campaign inside the city to seek out patients infected with the virus. Liu Zhiming had taken part in the battle against the virus…

British couple quarantined on cruise ship diagnosed with coronavirus #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #coronavirus #Japan #Yokohama #wuhan #china #emergency #ship #quarantine #epidemic #Britain

A British couple who have been quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan have revealed they have been diagnosed with COVID-19. David and Sally Abel have been posting regular updates online from the Diamond Princess, which has been docked off…