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Coronavirus threat looms over fragile African health systems
The rapidly spreading coronavirus has wreaked havoc across much of the developed world, yet not a single case has been confirmed so far in Africa…
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China travel bans leave thousands stranded around the world
China’s coronavirus outbreak has triggered an unprecedented clampdown on travel to and from the world’s second-largest economy, leaving thousands of people stranded across the globe…
Indonesia eyes empty islands for quarantine hub amid virus fears
Indonesia plans to build a medical and rehabilitation center on an uninhabited island that would be used to isolate infectious disease victims as fears grow…
Boeing’s embattled Max gets key win in first post-grounding deal
Outgoing IAG SA Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said the airline group is “fully committed” to signing a $24 billion order for Boeing Co.’s troubled…
Fitch ratings: Coronavirus places limited pressure on airport revenues
Most US, EMEA and LATAM airports are able to absorb the effects of air traffic interruptions due to the Wuhan coronavirus, says Fitch Ratings, although…
Russia reports first coronavirus cases, restricts China flights
Russia announced the first two cases of the novel coronavirus on its territory and imposed sweeping new measures to prevent the spread of the deadly…
Virus rescue flight returns to Korea with 18 showing fever
Eighteen passengers on a chartered flight from virus-stricken Wuhan to South Korea showed signs of fever after landing at Gimpo International Airport and were taken…
For $193, a flight to New York with a six-hour stopover in Wuhan
Bargain flights between Hong Kong and New York have emerged in the wake of the new coronavirus, as long as travelers are willing to stop…
U.S., Japan warn citizens to avoid travel to China: Virus update
The U.S. and Japanese governments advised their citizens to avoid travel to China as the spread of the coronavirus showed few signs of abating.
Global cases surpass SARS; WHO declares emergency: Virus update
The death toll in China from the coronavirus rose to 213, as the World Health Organization declared a health emergency for a disease that now…