Four imported cases of coronavirus reported in Shanghai

The cases include three Zhejiang Province natives who work and live in Italy.

US to spend US$50b, buy oil amid virus economic pain

US President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency to stem the damage from the coronavirus, unlocking US$50 billion in federal spending.

Trump says 'likely' to be tested for coronavirus soon

US President Donald Trump said Friday he would "likely" be tested soon for the novel coronavirus, although he stressed he is "displaying no symptoms."

Tokyo 2020 to ensure the Olympic Torch Relay in Japan safely begins on March 26

Tokyo 2020 will work closely with all municipalities and related organizations in Japan to ensure the Olympic Torch Relay safely begins on March 26.

Europe becomes epicenter of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO

Europe has now become the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China.

Almost 15,000 test positive for coronavirus in Italy

Civil Protection Department Chief Angelo Borrelli confirmed that 14,955 people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 1,266 have died.

Switzerland shuts schools, bans public gatherings as COVID-19 cases top 1,000

Switzerland decided on Friday to close schools and ban public and private gatherings involving more than 100 people as COVID-19 cases in the country rose over 1,000.

Death toll from coronavirus in Iran passes 500, as most Mideastern countries report rise in confirmed cases

The death toll from COVID-19 passed 500 in Iran on Friday, while most countries in the Middle East reported rise in the number of confirmed cases amid the raging epidemic.