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2020 Coronavirus
February 21, 2020
ASEAN Diplomats Praise China’s Handling of Virus Outbreak
By Associated Press
"We reached an important consensus on China and ASEAN joining hands to fight against the epidemic," Wang told journalists after the meeting.
February 20, 2020
South Korea Reports 1st Virus Death; 2.5M Urged to Stay Home
By Associated Press
South Korea reported its first death from the new virus on Thursday while the mayor of a southeastern city urged its 2.5 million people to stay inside.
February 19, 2020
Misguided Virus Fears Hitting Asian American Businesses
By Associated Press
Xenophobic panic about the coronavirus is hurting Asian American businesses.
February 14, 2020
Japan Reports 1st Death from Virus, 44 More Cases on Ship
By Associated Press
None of Japan’s newly reported cases have a history of recent travel to China, raising concerns.
February 13, 2020
Mongolia Suspends Traditional Lunar Near Year Celebrations Due to Coronavirus Concerns
By Tergel Bold-erdene
Despite the importance of the holiday to the Mongolian people, there is broad support for the government’s decision to suspend celebrations.
February 04, 2020
Asian Soccer Tournament in Turkmenistan Delayed Due to Virus
By Associated Press
Of the 16 teams due to take part in the tournament in Turkmenistan, five were from countries with cases of the new coronavirus, including China.
February 03, 2020
Australia and the Pacific Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak
By Joshua Mcdonald
Beyond China, Australia was one of the first countries to confirm a case of the virus.
January 31, 2020
The Face of the Coronavirus: Face Masks
By Layne Vandenberg
Exclusively associating face masks with the coronavirus vilifies Chinese culture and fashion.
January 31, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus and the Tacitus Trap
By Fu Yu
The outbreak revealed long-standing deficiencies inside China’s local administrations, which may pose a threat to the credibility of local governments across the PRC.
January 30, 2020
The Coronavirus and Governance
By Mie Oba
How countries deal with issues like this latest coronavirus is a concern for all.
January 29, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus: What About Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
There are, so far, no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Central Asia.
January 28, 2020
Asian Demand for Face Masks Soars on Fears of Chinese Virus
By Associated Press
Demand for face masks and hand sanitizing liquid has soared across Asia.
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