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January 28, 2020

Harvard University professor accused of covering up ties to Chinese school, research program

A Harvard University professor arrested by federal authorities Tuesday is being accused by the U.S. government of lying to officials about his ties to a Chinese school and program aimed at furthering the Communist superpower’s “scientific development, economic prosperity and national security.”

January 28, 2020

Germany confirms first coronavirus case

A man confirmed as Germany's first case of the new virus that has emerged in central China is believed to have been infected by a Chinese colleague who visited his workplace, authorities said Tuesday.

January 28, 2020

China demands apology from Danish newspaper for 'satirical' coronavirus cartoon

Chinese officials demanded a public apology from a Danish newspaper on Tuesday for publishing a cartoon replacing the five stars on the national flag of the People's Republic of China with drawings of five microscopic particles of the coronavirus.

January 28, 2020

China spurned CDC offer to send team to help contain coronavirus: US Health Secretary

Top U.S. health officials on Tuesday provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the novel coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people.

January 28, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak prompts CDC to update China travel recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday announced its updated travel recommendations for China amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus. 

January 28, 2020

Duke University students in China encouraged to go home amid coronavirus outbreak: report

Students studying at Duke University’s campus in Kunshan, China are reportedly being offered a $1,000 travel stipend to return home amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak that began at a live animal and seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan. 

January 28, 2020

Canada's first coronavirus cases are confirmed in husband and wife: officials

At least two cases of the deadly coronavirus have been confirmed in Canada in a husband and wife who recently traveled to Wuhan, the epicenter of the pneumonia-like illness that’s now killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide. 

January 28, 2020

Hong Kong halts trains from mainland China as coronavirus spreads

Hong Kong's leader has announced that all rail links to mainland China will be cut starting Friday as fears grow about the spread of a new virus. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that both the high-speed rail station and the regular train station would be closed.

January 28, 2020

Screening for coronavirus to be expanded at 20 US airports: report

The U.S. government is planning to boost staff at almost two dozen airports to screen nearly all passengers traveling from China, as the coronavirus continues to spread, according to the Washington Post.

January 27, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: US urges Americans to 'reconsider' China travel, plans to move personnel out of Wuhan

The State Department on Monday urged Americans to reconsider traveling to Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus, and said it ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. personnel and their families out of the country.