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COVID-19: Hopes fade of an early end as markets take fright

A woman wears a face mask at the Enramada beach in La Caleta, in the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu) Any hope the spread of the coronavirus may be easing by now are beg

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S.Korea confirms 813 more cases of COVID-19, 3,150 in total

South Korea confirmed 813 more cases of the COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the total number of infections to 3,150. As of 4:00 p.m. local time, the number of infected p

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Iraq confirms 8th case of COVID-19

Iraq on Friday announced a new case of the novel coronavirus disease in the capital Baghdad, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to eight. A st

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U.S. confirms third coronavirus case with unknown origin

The United States on Friday confirmed a third case of the novel coronavirus infection with an unknown origin in Oregon's Washington County.This is the third case of possible "community spread" in the

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news ( February 22 - February 28 )

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | US President’s visit

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Modest fashion: The industry is waking up to the billion-dollar sector

Modest fashion is no longer an obscure term. From high fashion to the high street, more brands and stores are embracing the concept and advertising fashionable styles in campaigns and on catwalks.Int

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Taiwan confirms two more COVID-19 cases

The total number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection cases in Taiwan has increased by two to 34, according to the island's epidemic monitoring agency Fri

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1st case of COVID-19 confirmed in New Zealand

The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New Zealand as a patient was tested to have the virus, Prime minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday. This makes New Zealand

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California to expand coronavirus tests after first case of unknown origin

California is expanding test for the novel coronavirus after the first patient in the country with no known exposure was confirmed in the state. The state pushed for more testing for the disease, inc

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Coronavirus spreads as outbreaks worsen in Europe

Three new countries in Europe reported their first coronavirus caseson Tuesday. Italy, the most affected country on the continent, has reported 323 cases of COVID-19, and 12 deaths have been reported

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Greece tightens border controls to tackle both migrant flows and coronavirus

Greece proceeds to the upgrade of controls at its borders on land and at sea as part of measures to address both the migrant flows and the novel coronavirus outbreak, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos M

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Hong Kong reports 2 more COVID-19 cases

Hong Kong reported two more COVID-19 patients on Thursday, both linked to a Buddhist temple that had been suspected of multiple other infections, bringing the total co

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COVID-19 "at decisive point" as epidemic worsens outside China: WHO chief

A security guard works at the main entrance of the Aga Khan University Hospital where a patient of COVID-19 was admitted, in southern Pakistan's Karachi on Feb. 27, 202

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COVID-19 cases rise to 6 in Switzerland

The Swiss authorities confirmed five new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total to six across the country. Zurich cantonal authorities confirmed on Thursday evening that a 30-year-old woman,

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Malaysia confirms 1st case of COVID-19 with travel history to Japan

A Malaysian woman on Thursday was tested positive for COVID-19, days after returning from Japan, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. The 53-year old woman who return

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Quarantine in Wuhan: A very personal responsibility

The Urban Management Department of Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, has come to the rescue of residents who are finding it difficult to reach hospitals amid

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New COVID-19 cases outside China exceed those in China: WHO

The number of COVID-19 cases outside China has surpassed those inside the country for the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.South Korea reported the largest jump in new cases