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2020 Coronavirus
Japan Takes Additional Measures to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
By Mina Pollmann
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared the spread of the coronavirus as a “state of historic emergency.”
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian Hospital With COVID-19
By Associated Press
The actor is easily the most famous person yet to disclose they have COVID-19, which the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic.
Clandestine Cults and Cynical Politics: How South Korea Became the New Coronavirus Epicenter
By Christopher Khatouki
After positive first steps to combat coronavirus, South Korea’s case load boomed. Why?
India’s Beleaguered Health System Braces for Virus Surge
By Associated Press
Indian authorities are scrambling to ready a beleaguered and vastly unequal medical system for a potential surge of patients.
US Defense Secretary Says New Virus Won’t Prevent Military Operations
By Associated Press
The U.S. military is prepared to continue operations even if there is a local outbreak of the new coronavirus, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Tajikistan Blocks Entry of Citizens From 35 Countries Over Coronavirus Fears
By Catherine Putz
To date, Central Asia has no confirmed cases of the virus but the region's countries are certainly concerned.
Coronavirus in Afghanistan: A Need for Regional Health Cooperation
By Abdullah Elham
Afghanistan is in serious need of enhanced cooperation, especially in the healthcare sector.
South Korea, US Postpone Annual Military Drills Due to Virus
By Associated Press
The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces.
China Says There’s No Risk of a COVID-19 Outbreak in Xinjiang Camps. Don’t Believe It.
By Jewher Ilham and Munawwar Abdulla
In trying to deny any cause for concern, a government spokesperson only helped justify fears.
US, South Korea Militaries Face New Enemy in Viral Outbreak
By Associated Press
The U.S. and South Korean militaries face a new and formidable enemy that could hurt battle readiness: a virus spreading around the world that has infected more than 1,200 people in South Korea.
China’s Leaders Say Nation Yet to Turn Corner in Coronavirus Fight
By Associated Press
China's leadership sounded a cautious note Friday about the country's progress in halting the spread of the new virus after several days of upbeat messages.
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.