Covid-19 crisis a ‘tsunami’ for Hong Kong’s protest-hit film sector
Effect of outbreak on mainland cinemas means massive revenue loss for local filmmakers reliant on j…
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Man who died in Thailand after coronavirus infection also had dengue fever
The first person to die in Thailand after being treated for the new coronavirus had worked in the r…
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Korean cults: missing link in Covid-19, Sewol ferry, Park’s downfall
It’s not just the coronavirus and the Shincheonji Church. Cults have been linked to a host of Korea…
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Virus stops NBA’s CJ McCollum from signing autographs
NBA’s CJ McCollum stops signing autographs amid coronavirus spread as Newcastle United and Burnley …
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Bay Area nurse speaks out about coronavirus concerns, employee safety
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) — Nurses are criticizing hospitals when it comes to coronavirus. “We’re…
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Coronavirus adds new uncertainty to China’s Greater Bay Area plan
China’s Greater Bay Area plan faces fresh uncertainty as the coronavirus adds to reluctance among H…
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Coronavirus now a pandemic claims Hong Kong medical expert
University of Hong Kong’s medical faculty dean Gabriel Leung says only reason disease has not been …
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Restricts Travel as Cases Near 87,000 Worldwide
Australia and the United States reported their first deaths from the coronavirus, as Iran and South…
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South Korea wages ‘all-out responses’ to biggest outbreak outside China
Scores of events have been cancelled or postponed over South Korea’s coronavirus outbreak, while mo…
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From social work to delivering groceries, civil servants’ anger at role change
Hong Kong civil servants being tasked with buying dragon fruit and pounds of fatty beef for thousan…
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In Trump’s Words: Praise for the Taliban and Optimism About the Coronavirus
President Trump found himself veering off message in discussing the two big news stories of the day…
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Illinois officials say patient has tested positive for coronavirus | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
A patient in Illinois has tested positive for coronavirus, according to state and county health off…
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Cybercrime is new ‘virus’ in work-from-home experiment with secrets at risk
Risk analysts pinpoint the heightened vulnerabilities of governments and corporates to data leaks a…
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Coronavirus: South Korea expects surge in infections from Shincheonji church
Total cases in South Korea reach 3,526, but estimates of 4,200 infections among church members alon…
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Indonesians stranded after Saudi Arabia suspends umrah pilgrimage
Every year, more than one million Muslims from Indonesia travel to the holy city of Mecca for umrah…
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How Hong Kong parents are coping as coronavirus keeps schools closed
Some have left the city or sent their children abroad, while others are struggling to keep up with …
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Coronavirus fuels rise in Hong Kong helper sackings
Reasons cited for the dismissals range from arguments over leaving the house on days off, to employ…
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Trump Moves to Calm Fears as First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Is Reported
A person in the Seattle area has died, officials said. Mr. Trump called more cases “likely” but add…
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Dangers lurk for China’s ban on the wild animal trade
The breeding and consumption of exotic species was big business in China until a new coronavirus wa…
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Coronavirus cancellations reach Europe: what you need to know
Watches & Wonders Geneva and Spain's Mobile World Congress are axed in 2020 – will the Summ…
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4th case of coronavirus confirmed in Santa Clara County
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A fourth case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in S…
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At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals
President Trump appeared eager to bask in the warm reception of a conservative audience, who spent …
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US-based pro sports leagues monitoring coronavirus outbreak
(AP) — Major North American professional sports leagues are talking to health officials and informi…
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Feds won’t put quarantined passengers in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The federal government announced Friday that it won’t try to move dozens of crui…
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When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea
In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White Hou…
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Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy
The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in his…
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Trump lashes out at Dems, calls coronavirus their new ‘hoax’
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at Democrats who have questi…
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2 Palo Alto students sent home after possible exposure to coronavirus
PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) — Two students in the Palo Alto Unified School District were sent home Fri…
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Agency: 2nd US case of person who got virus from community
Health officials have confirmed the second case of novel coronavirus in the United States believed …
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CDC confirms additional case of coronavirus in Solano County
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — An additional coronavirus case has been confirmed in Solano County,…
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More than 1K coronavirus testing kits shipped to California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — California has received a shipment of more than 1,000 coronavirus test…
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Letters | To wear a mask or not: why can’t doctors come to a consensus?
Some doctors in Hong Kong and Singapore disagree with the WHO that the healthy do not need to wear …
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‘Poor taste’: Corona beer company slammed for ad during virus outbreak
Campaign for new hard soda water offerings says drinks will be ‘coming ashore soon’.
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Markets fall prey to ‘infodemic’ as technology fuels herd mentality
‘There is a psychological impact from the uncertainty and future forecasting that is greater versus…
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Is the US prepared for the coronavirus?
As the spread of the coronavirus continues to surge globally, US President Donald Trump said his ad…
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Letters | Coronavirus outbreak: stop kicking China when it’s down
The slings and arrows of racism and anti-China sentiment are being aimed at Chinese-Australian busi…
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Coronavirus adds to long-term challenges for North American Chinatowns
Gentrification and core identity issues are already posing relentless threats to traditional Chines…
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Letters | Summer of protests, winter of panic buying: a tale of two Hong Kongs
Letters | Summer of protests, winter of panic buying: a tale of two Hong Kongs
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Kim warns of ‘serious consequences’ if virus breaks out in North Korea
Leader oversees military drills on Friday in rare public outing amid efforts to prevent outbreak.��…
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‘Amazing Race’ suspends filming as virus precaution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The globe-trotting reality series “The Amazing Race” is taking a breather as a p…
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Cruise ship sails to St. Maarten after COVID-19 scare
HAVANA (AP) — A British cruise ship turned away by the Dominican Republic after passengers suffered…
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Another cruise ship blocked from port in the Dominican Republic over coronavirus fears
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (KRON) – Two Americans, two Britons and four Filipinos who had displayed flu-lik…
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We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus
In an era when we get flash-flood warnings on phones, why is data on the new coronavirus so limited…
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How Bad Could It Get? Companies Gauge the Coronavirus Impact
How businesses react to the outbreak could help determine if the economy slides into a recession. …
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Right-Wing Media Says Virus Fears Were Whipped Up to Hurt Trump
Rush Limbaugh and Fox News pundits accused Democrats and journalists of “politicizing and actually …
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Scam Alert: Coronavirus ‘cure’ is a con
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus, according to the Federal Trade …
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WHO increases coronavirus risk to 'very high'; whistleblower says US workers weren't ready for evacuees
The World Health Organization on Friday increased its coronavirus risk assessment to &q…
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UFC: Yan celebrates new ranking ‘playing with my dog’ in quarantine
Rising Chinese strawweight Yan Xiaonan locks herself away in self-quarantine for 14 days at Beijing…
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Coronavirus serves Vietnam factories with reality check of life after China
After leaving China to avoid trade war tariffs, Vietnam’s factories are facing the reality of moder…
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BTS forced to cancel Seoul concerts amid virus outbreak
BTS have cancelled their Seoul concerts promoting their latest album release, Map of the Soul: 7, a…
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Tokyo Disneyland temporarily closed due to coronavirus outbreak
TOKYO (KRON) — Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea has announced that it will be closing temporari…
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How Beijing restaurants are coping with the virus lockdown
Restaurants in Beijing affected by the coronavirus are having to adapt to survive. Some have turned…
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Hong Kong home prices drop in January as analyst sees more pain in store
Home prices in Hong Kong extended a drop in January as the coronavirus outbreak added to the gloom …
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Trump says he’s done ‘incredible job’ handling crisis as virus cases spike
California’s governor said the state is monitoring 8,400 people for Covid-19 symptoms.
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Facebook cancels annual F8 conference due to coronavirus concerns
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Facebook has canceled its annual F8 Software Developer conference due to …
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CDC responds to California coronavirus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — California now has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than any sta…
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Coronavirus in California: What You Need to Know
Thirty-three people in the state have tested positive for the virus, and at least 8,400 people who …
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World economy risks worst year since 2009 as virus dashes hopes for rebound
The world economy may be heading for its worst performance since the financial crisis more than a d…
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Traditional medicines help 80 per cent of virus cases, China officials claim
Ancient remedies play a complementary role to Western drugs in fighting the potentially deadly infe…
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Coronavirus: California monitors thousands as China cases fall
More than 8,400 people in California are being checked after five cases are confirmed, one with no …
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Asia stocks fall as US benchmarks plunge on coronavirus worries
‘The economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak looks more severe than originally expected,’ Goldman …
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256 new virus cases take South Korea’s total to 2,022; BTS cancels shows
Most of the new cases were in the southeastern city of Daegu.
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Coronavirus in California: What You Need to Know
Thirty-three people in the state have tested positive for the virus, and at least 8,400 people who …
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Dog Found to Have traces of Coronavirus in Hong Kong
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong has been found to have a “low level” …
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When a Pandemic Meets a Personality Cult
The Trump team confirms all of our worst fears. source https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/opinion…
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Coronavirus shows strengths, flaws of China’s one country, one system
The system allows Beijing to mobilise vast resources and take steps that would be unthinkable in th…
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Letters | Covid-19 relief fund: more can be helped if government drops red tape
The government, citing difficulties in administrative procedures and definitions, is not adequately…
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Coronavirus: Israeli start-up says it has tools to help people in distress
Cobwebs Technologies can also help monitor mentions of the virus on the web, tweets or posts asking…
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Letters | HK$10,000 each for all Hongkongers is a misuse of taxpayers’ money
Letters | HK$10,000 each for all Hongkongers is a misuse of taxpayers’ money
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Virus anxiety triggers biggest 1-day market drop since 2011
(AP) — Worldwide markets plummeted again Thursday, deepening a weeklong rout triggered by growing a…
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UC Davis: 1 student being tested for coronavirus, 2 in isolation
DAVIS, Calif. ( KTXL ) — University of California, Davis officials released a statement Thursday re…
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Coronavirus puts health officials on messaging tightrope
After health officials in California’s Orange County announced that a patient was diagn…
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UK schools could close for TWO MONTHS under plan to contain coronavirus as cases rise and medics warn the old and infirm may NOT get treatment
Emergency plans are being drawn up by health officials to contain the coronavir…
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