The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday urged all health mini...
GENEVA - The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday urged all health ministers to improve data-sharing on coronavirus immediately and said he would send a team of international experts to work with Chinese counterparts.
So far 22 nations have reported trade or travel-related measures linked to the coronavirus, which Tedros said should be “short in duration, proportionate to public health risks” and reviewed regularly. “Do not engage in over-reaction,” Chen said. “You should follow WHO suggestions and refrain from restrictions on international travel or trade, stay clear of discriminatory actions and stigmatization.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus Closes China to the World, Straining Global EconomyRarely has such an integral part of multinational industry and trade faced such an abrupt and open-ended freeze out. Apple and Starbucks close stores, airlines suspend flights, companies recall executives ‘Our employees are panicking.’
Read more »
FilMart Weighs its Options as Hong Kong Closes Border With China in Virus ResponseHong Kong on Monday severed nearly all of its land and sea connections with mainland China as part of growing measures in Asia to slow the spread of coronavirus. The move makes it ever more likely …
Read more »
China finishes new hospital for virus patients as toll growsBEIJING (AP) — China completed building a 1,000-bed hospital for treating victims of a new virus that has caused 362 deaths and more than 17,000 infections at home and abroad, according to the...
Read more »
Asian shares set for rough ride on virus fears, China in focusAsian markets are set for another bumpy ride on Monday on fears about the hit to...
Read more »
Copper prices dive more than 12% this year, as China manufacturers shut down over virus concernsPrices of copper, a barometer for the health of the global economy, have plunged more than 12% since mid-January amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Read more »
China virus claims second life off mainland, Macau casinos told to closeHong Kong reported its first coronavirus death, the second outside mainland China from a fast-spreading outbreak that has killed over 420 people and threatened the global economy
Read more »