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April 3, 2020

Hong Kong scientists race to determine if they can disinfect and reuse respirators, masks

As Hong Kong struggles with a shortage of supplies amid coronavirus, scientists there are studying whether they can disinfect and reuse N95 respirators, worn by medical officials, as well as standard face masks for the general public, one of the city's top infectious disease experts said. 

March 31, 2020

Who are the key players in China's coronavirus propaganda war with US?

As the tit-for-tat plays out between China and the U.S., here's a rundown of some of Beijing's biggest propaganda pushers. 

March 25, 2020

China claims it beat coronavirus but does anyone believe it? 'The truth has always been a casualty'

As China and the United States race to restart their economies amid a global pandemic, foreign affairs experts say Beijing's claim of a slowdown of COVID-19 cases in Wuhan should be taken with a gigantic grain of salt. 

March 23, 2020

Hong Kong coronavirus battle includes banning all tourist arrivals, halting alcohol sales at bars, restaurants

All tourist arrivals to the global financial center of Hong Kong will be banned from entering for two weeks amid a spike of imported cases of coronavirus as officials took other steps Monday to contain the spread of the virus. 

February 28, 2020

Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient has tested positive for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.

February 17, 2020

Coronavirus panic led to Hong Kong toilet paper theft at knifepoint: police

Two masked thieves in Hong Kong were arrested Monday after holding a delivery man at knifepoint, stealing hundreds of rolls of toilet paper, as panic over a lack of supplies grows in the world financial hub as it tries to fend off the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus on the Chinese mainland.  

February 11, 2020

Hong Kong coronavirus fears prompt US to allow consulate employees to leave area

The U.S. State Department is now allowing some employees and family members at its consulate in Hong Kong to leave the area as fears of a coronavirus outbreak there are growing.

February 10, 2020

9 family members infected with coronavirus after sharing hot pot meal

Nine members of a Hong Kong family were infected with the deadly coronavirus after sharing a hot pot meal, a large pot of boiling broth in which diners typically add meat and vegetables. 

February 7, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Passengers stranded on Japan cruise plead for help from Trump, say situation is 'desperate'

Passengers Milena Basso and her husband Gaetano Cerullo are calling for help from President Trump after being trapped on a Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan with at least 61 positive cases of coronavirus.

February 5, 2020

Hong Kong airline asks workers to take three-week unpaid leave in midst of coronavirus

A Hong Kong-based airline asked 27,000 employees Wednesday to take three weeks of unpaid leave to lessen the economic impact from the coronavirus that has engulfed mainland China.