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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK\n\n# Corona Virus Outbreak API\n\nA tiny and small program to crawler and analyze outbreak of COVID-19 in world and every country using PHP.\n\n## Confirmed Cases and Deaths by Country, Territory, or Conveyance\n\nThe novel coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 45 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the \"Diamond Princess\" cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).\n\nThe bulk of China's new cases and deaths are reported after 22:00 GMT (5:00 PM ET) for Hubei (lately with delays of up to 2 hours), and after 00:00 GMT (7:00 PM ET) for the rest of China (lately with delays of up to 9 hours).\n\n## Output\n\n- JSON\n- MarkDown (MD)\n- HTML\n- SQL (You can manage data in database using https://github.com/BaseMax/api-webservice-COVID-19), Anyway you can directly access to .sql format at [here](https://github.com/BaseMax/api-webservice-COVID-19/blob/master/output.sql)\n\n## Corona Results\n\nLast updated: 2020/03/29\n\n| Name | Total Case | New Case | Total Death | New Death | Total Recovered | seriousUser\n| ---- | --------- | ------- | ---------- | -------- | -------------- | ---------- |\n| usa | 123,828 | +250 | 2,231 | +10 | 3,238 | 118,359 |\n| italy | 92,472 |  | 10,023 |  | 12,384 | 70,065 |\n| spain | 78,797 | +5,562 | 6,528 | +546 | 14,709 | 57,560 |\n| germany | 58,247 | +552 | 455 | +22 | 8,481 | 49,311 |\n| iran | 38,309 | +2,901 | 2,640 | +123 | 12,391 | 23,278 |\n| france | 37,575 |  | 2,314 |  | 5,700 | 29,561 |\n| uk | 19,522 | +2,433 | 1,235 | +216 | 135 | 18,152 |\n| switzerland | 14,593 | +517 | 290 | +26 | 1,595 | 12,708 |\n| netherlands | 10,866 | +1,104 | 771 | +132 | 3 | 10,092 |\n| belgium | 10,836 | +1,702 | 431 | +78 | 1,359 | 9,046 |\n| s. korea | 9,583 | +105 | 152 | +8 | 5,033 | 4,398 |\n| austria | 8,536 | +265 | 86 | +18 | 479 | 7,971 |\n| turkey | 7,402 |  | 108 |  | 70 | 7,224 |\n| portugal | 5,962 | +792 | 119 | +19 | 43 | 5,800 |\n| canada | 5,655 |  | 61 | +1 | 508 | 5,086 |\n| norway | 4,235 | +220 | 25 | +2 | 7 | 4,203 |\n| australia | 3,969 | +334 | 16 | +2 | 226 | 3,727 |\n| brazil | 3,904 |  | 117 | +3 | 6 | 3,781 |\n| israel | 3,865 | +246 | 14 | +2 | 89 | 3,762 |\n| sweden | 3,700 | +253 | 110 | +5 | 16 | 3,574 |\n| czechia | 2,697 | +66 | 13 | +2 | 11 | 2,673 |\n| malaysia | 2,470 | +150 | 34 | +7 | 388 | 2,048 |\n| ireland | 2,415 |  | 36 |  | 5 | 2,374 |\n| denmark | 2,395 | +194 | 72 | +7 | 1 | 2,322 |\n| chile | 1,909 |  | 6 |  | 61 | 1,842 |\n| luxembourg | 1,831 |  | 18 |  | 40 | 1,773 |\n| ecuador | 1,823 |  | 48 |  | 3 | 1,772 |\n| poland | 1,771 | +133 | 20 | +2 | 7 | 1,744 |\n| romania | 1,760 | +308 | 40 | +3 | 169 | 1,551 |\n| japan | 1,693 |  | 52 |  | 424 | 1,217 |\n| russia | 1,534 | +270 | 8 | +4 | 64 | 1,462 |\n| pakistan | 1,526 | +31 | 13 | +1 | 29 | 1,484 |\n| philippines | 1,418 | +343 | 71 | +3 | 42 | 1,305 |\n| thailand | 1,388 | +143 | 7 | +1 | 97 | 1,284 |\n| saudi arabia | 1,299 | +96 | 8 | +4 | 66 | 1,225 |\n| indonesia | 1,285 | +130 | 114 | +12 | 64 | 1,107 |\n| finland | 1,239 | +72 | 11 | +2 | 10 | 1,218 |\n| south africa | 1,187 |  | 1 |  | 31 | 1,155 |\n| greece | 1,061 |  | 37 | +5 | 52 | 972 |\n| iceland | 1,020 | +57 | 2 |  | 114 | 904 |\n| india | 987 |  | 25 | +1 | 87 | 875 |\n| panama | 901 |  | 17 |  | 4 | 880 |\n| mexico | 848 | +131 | 16 | +4 | 4 | 828 |\n| singapore | 844 | +42 | 3 | +1 | 212 | 629 |\n| argentina | 745 |  | 19 |  | 72 | 654 |\n| serbia | 741 | +82 | 13 | +3 | 42 | 686 |\n| slovenia | 730 | +46 | 11 | +2 | 10 | 709 |\n| dominican republic | 719 |  | 28 |  | 3 | 688 |\n| croatia | 713 | +56 | 6 | +1 | 52 | 655 |\n| diamond princess | 712 |  | 10 |  | 597 | 105 |\n| estonia | 679 | +34 | 3 | +2 | 20 | 656 |\n| peru | 671 |  | 16 |  | 16 | 639 |\n| hong kong | 641 | +81 | 4 |  | 118 | 519 |\n| colombia | 608 |  | 6 |  | 10 | 592 |\n| qatar | 590 |  | 1 |  | 45 | 544 |\n| egypt | 576 |  | 36 |  | 121 | 419 |\n| iraq | 547 | +41 | 42 |  | 143 | 362 |\n| new zealand | 514 |  | 1 |  | 56 | 457 |\n| bahrain | 499 | +23 | 4 |  | 272 | 223 |\n| uae | 468 |  | 2 |  | 55 | 411 |\n| algeria | 454 |  | 29 |  | 31 | 394 |\n| morocco | 450 | +48 | 26 | +1 | 13 | 411 |\n| lebanon | 438 | +26 | 10 | +2 | 30 | 398 |\n| lithuania | 437 | +43 | 7 |  | 1 | 429 |\n| armenia | 424 | +17 | 3 | +2 | 30 | 391 |\n| ukraine | 418 | +62 | 9 |  | 5 | 404 |\n| hungary | 408 | +65 | 13 | +2 | 34 | 361 |\n| latvia | 347 | +42 |  |  | 1 | 346 |\n| bulgaria | 338 | +7 | 8 | +1 | 11 | 319 |\n| andorra | 334 | +26 | 6 | +3 | 1 | 327 |\n| bosnia and herzegovina | 323 | +45 | 6 |  | 8 | 309 |\n| slovakia | 314 | +22 |  |  | 2 | 312 |\n| uruguay | 304 |  | 1 |  |  | 303 |\n| taiwan | 298 | +15 | 2 |  | 39 | 257 |\n| costa rica | 295 |  | 2 |  | 3 | 290 |\n| tunisia | 278 |  | 8 |  | 2 | 268 |\n| north macedonia | 259 | +18 | 6 | +2 | 3 | 250 |\n| kuwait | 255 | +20 |  |  | 67 | 188 |\n| kazakhstan | 251 | +23 | 1 |  | 18 | 232 |\n| jordan | 246 |  | 1 |  | 18 | 227 |\n| moldova | 231 |  | 2 |  | 2 | 227 |\n| san marino | 224 |  | 22 |  | 6 | 196 |\n| albania | 212 | +15 | 10 |  | 33 | 169 |\n| azerbaijan | 209 | +27 | 4 |  | 15 | 190 |\n| burkina faso | 207 |  | 11 |  | 21 | 175 |\n| vietnam | 188 | +14 |  |  | 21 | 167 |\n| r\u0026eacute;union | 183 |  |  |  | 1 | 182 |\n| cyprus | 179 |  | 5 |  | 15 | 159 |\n| oman | 167 | +15 |  |  | 23 | 144 |\n| faeroe islands | 159 | +4 |  |  | 70 | 89 |\n| ghana | 152 | +11 | 5 |  | 2 | 145 |\n| malta | 151 | +2 |  |  | 2 | 149 |\n| senegal | 142 | +12 |  |  | 27 | 115 |\n| ivory coast | 140 | +39 |  |  | 3 | 137 |\n| uzbekistan | 133 | +29 | 2 |  | 7 | 124 |\n| brunei | 126 | +6 | 1 |  | 34 | 91 |\n| afghanistan | 120 | +10 | 4 |  | 2 | 114 |\n| cuba | 119 |  | 3 |  | 4 | 112 |\n| venezuela | 119 |  | 2 |  | 39 | 78 |\n| sri lanka | 115 | +2 | 1 |  | 10 | 104 |\n| honduras | 110 | +15 | 1 |  | 3 | 106 |\n| palestine | 106 | +2 | 1 |  | 18 | 87 |\n| cambodia | 103 | +4 |  |  | 21 | 82 |\n| guadeloupe | 102 |  | 2 |  | 17 | 83 |\n| mauritius | 102 |  | 2 |  |  | 100 |\n| channel islands | 100 | +3 | 1 |  |  | 99 |\n| nigeria | 97 |  | 1 |  | 3 | 93 |\n| belarus | 94 |  |  |  | 32 | 62 |\n| martinique | 93 |  | 1 |  |  | 92 |\n| cameroon | 91 |  | 2 |  | 2 | 87 |\n| georgia | 90 |  |  |  | 18 | 72 |\n| montenegro | 85 | +1 | 1 |  |  | 84 |\n| kyrgyzstan | 84 | +26 |  |  |  | 84 |\n| bolivia | 81 | +7 |  |  |  | 81 |\n| trinidad and tobago | 76 |  | 3 |  | 1 | 72 |\n| drc | 65 |  | 6 |  | 2 | 57 |\n| mayotte | 63 |  |  |  |  | 63 |\n| rwanda | 60 |  |  |  |  | 60 |\n| paraguay | 56 |  | 3 |  | 1 | 52 |\n| gibraltar | 56 |  |  |  | 14 | 42 |\n| liechtenstein | 56 |  |  |  |  | 56 |\n| bangladesh | 48 |  | 5 |  | 15 | 28 |\n| aruba | 46 |  |  |  | 1 | 45 |\n| monaco | 43 |  | 1 |  | 1 | 41 |\n| madagascar | 39 | +13 |  |  |  | 39 |\n| kenya | 38 |  | 1 |  | 1 | 36 |\n| macao | 37 | +3 |  |  | 10 | 27 |\n| isle of man | 37 | +5 |  |  |  | 37 |\n| guatemala | 34 |  | 1 |  | 10 | 23 |\n| jamaica | 32 | +2 | 1 |  | 2 | 29 |\n| french polynesia | 30 |  |  |  |  | 30 |\n| uganda | 30 |  |  |  |  | 30 |\n| french guiana | 28 |  |  |  | 6 | 22 |\n| zambia | 28 |  |  |  |  | 28 |\n| barbados | 26 |  |  |  |  | 26 |\n| togo | 25 |  | 1 |  | 1 | 23 |\n| el salvador | 24 | +5 |  |  |  | 24 |\n| bermuda | 22 | +5 |  |  | 2 | 20 |\n| congo | 19 | +15 |  |  |  | 19 |\n| ethiopia | 19 | +3 |  |  | 1 | 18 |\n| mali | 18 |  | 1 |  |  | 17 |\n| niger | 18 | +8 | 1 |  |  | 17 |\n| maldives | 17 | +1 |  |  | 11 | 6 |\n| guinea | 16 | +8 |  |  |  | 16 |\n| haiti | 15 | +7 |  |  | 1 | 14 |\n| new caledonia | 15 |  |  |  |  | 15 |\n| djibouti | 14 |  |  |  |  | 14 |\n| tanzania | 14 |  |  |  | 1 | 13 |\n| equatorial guinea | 12 |  |  |  |  | 12 |\n| mongolia | 12 |  |  |  |  | 12 |\n| dominica | 11 |  |  |  |  | 11 |\n| namibia | 11 | +3 |  |  | 2 | 9 |\n| saint martin | 11 |  |  |  |  | 11 |\n| bahamas | 10 |  |  |  | 1 | 9 |\n| greenland | 10 |  |  |  | 2 | 8 |\n| grenada | 9 | +2 |  |  |  | 9 |\n| eswatini | 9 |  |  |  |  | 9 |\n| cayman islands | 8 |  | 1 |  |  | 7 |\n| cura\u0026ccedil;ao | 8 |  | 1 |  | 2 | 5 |\n| guyana | 8 |  | 1 |  |  | 7 |\n| laos | 8 |  |  |  |  | 8 |\n| mozambique | 8 |  |  |  |  | 8 |\n| myanmar | 8 |  |  |  |  | 8 |\n| seychelles | 8 |  |  |  |  | 8 |\n| suriname | 8 |  |  |  |  | 8 |\n| gabon | 7 |  | 1 |  |  | 6 |\n| zimbabwe | 7 |  | 1 |  |  | 6 |\n| antigua and barbuda | 7 |  |  |  |  | 7 |\n| cabo verde | 6 |  | 1 |  |  | 5 |\n| benin | 6 |  |  |  |  | 6 |\n| eritrea | 6 |  |  |  |  | 6 |\n| vatican city | 6 |  |  |  |  | 6 |\n| sudan | 5 |  | 1 |  |  | 4 |\n| nepal | 5 |  |  |  | 1 | 4 |\n| angola | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| fiji | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| mauritania | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| montserrat | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| st. barth | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| syria | 5 |  |  |  |  | 5 |\n| nicaragua | 4 |  | 1 |  |  | 3 |\n| bhutan | 4 | +1 |  |  |  | 4 |\n| saint lucia | 4 | +1 |  |  | 1 | 3 |\n| turks and caicos | 4 |  |  |  |  | 4 |\n| gambia | 3 |  | 1 |  |  | 2 |\n| car | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| chad | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| liberia | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| libya | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| sint maarten | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| somalia | 3 |  |  |  |  | 3 |\n| ms zaandam | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| anguilla | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| belize | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| british virgin islands | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| guinea-bissau | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| saint kitts and nevis | 2 |  |  |  |  | 2 |\n| papua new guinea | 1 |  |  |  |  | 1 |\n| st. vincent grenadines | 1 |  |  |  | 1 | 0 |\n| timor-leste | 1 |  |  |  |  | 1 |\n| china | 81,439 | +45 | 3,300 | +5 | 75,448 | 2,691 |\n\n--------\n\n# CoronaVirus History\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"innercontent\"\u003e \u003ch2 align=\"left\" id=\"news\"\u003eLatest Updates\u003c/h2\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003eFebruary 26 (GMT): \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e The U.S. CDC yesterday suggested that the risk 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For comparison, among \u003cstrong\u003etravelers returning from Milan\u003c/strong\u003e, there are at least \u003cstrong\u003e5 confirmed cases\u003c/strong\u003e: in Croatia, Germany, France, Spain, and Finland.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Finland: \u003c/strong\u003ea woman of working age who\u003cstrong\u003e had travelled to Milan\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 new death\u003c/strong\u003e in Italy: a 69-year-old man from the Lodi area who was hospitalized in Emilia Romagna and had existing respiratory problems. The virus has now spread in half of the Italian's regions: Lombardy: \u003cstrong\u003e261\u003c/strong\u003e cases and 9 deaths | Veneto: \u003cstrong\u003e72\u003c/strong\u003e cases and 2 deaths| Emilia Romagna: 30 cases and 1 death | Piedmont: 3 cases | Lazio: 3 cases | Liguria: \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c/strong\u003e cases | Tuscany: 2 cases | Sicily: 3 cases | Marche: \u003cstrong\u003e2 cases \u003c/strong\u003e(both in Pesaro ) | Alto Adige: 1 case. A total of 35 cases are currently in intensive care. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Lebanon\u003c/strong\u003e: a woman who had returned last week from Iran on the same flight as the first case.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Germany \u003c/strong\u003e(in North-Rhine Westphalia): a \u003cstrong\u003e47 year-old with pre-existing conditions\u003c/strong\u003e. He had been in contact with an \u003cstrong\u003eacquaintance who had recently returned from China\u003c/strong\u003e. He is in \u003cstrong\u003ecritical condition\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Spain\u003c/strong\u003e, two of which had \u003cstrong\u003erecently returned from Italy\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e - a 62 year old man in \u003cstrong\u003eSevilla\u003c/strong\u003e (Andalusia).\u003cbr\u003e - a 36 year old Italian woman resident in \u003cstrong\u003eBarcelona\u003c/strong\u003e (Catalunya) who had travelled to Northern Italy.\u003cbr\u003e - a 24 year old man in\u003cstrong\u003e Madrid\u003c/strong\u003e who travelled to Italy. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 new discharged \u003c/strong\u003epatients in \u003cstrong\u003eSingapore\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada\u003c/strong\u003e (Ontario).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Greece\u003c/strong\u003e: a 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki who recently\u003cstrong\u003e returned from a trip to northern Italy\u003c/strong\u003e. She is now suffering from viral pneumonia but is in good condition. The patient has no existing health problem. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e14 new cases on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship: 9 crew members and 5 passengers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK: About 30 schools have shut for a fortnight after pupils return from half term ski trips to Italy. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e 1 new death in France\u003c/strong\u003e: a 60 year old teacher from the Oise region.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new cases in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e: 2 of which from the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship:\u003cbr\u003e - a \u003cstrong\u003e21-year-old \u003c/strong\u003ewoman who had a \u003cstrong\u003efever on board the ship on Feb. 12 and was fine afterwards\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e - a \u003cstrong\u003e16-year-old\u003c/strong\u003e man (youngest confirmed patient to date in Hong Kong) who had\u003cstrong\u003e runny nose\u003c/strong\u003e on the ship on Feb. 17 and is \u003cstrong\u003ecurrently hospitalized\u003c/strong\u003e at Queen Mary Hospital.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Australia\u003c/strong\u003e is a former passenger of the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship. 8 of the 23 cases in Australia had been on the ship. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e in Iran. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Epicenter of the outbreak is the central city of \u003cstrong\u003eQom\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e - Schools and cultural institutions closed for a week in over 10 provinces as of Tuesday Feb. 25 in order to\u003cstrong\u003e \"prepare schools\" which have to be disinfected and sanitized\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e - More than\u003cstrong\u003e 1750 tests \u003c/strong\u003eperformed.\u003cbr\u003e - Iran's Deputy Health Minister falls ill with coronavirus (\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c/a\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e - Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiyee cautioned yesterday that \"\u003cem\u003ethose regional states which have kept the number of their coronavirus-infected patients confidential will be bombarded by media reports about their conditions in the next few days\u003c/em\u003e.\" \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e284 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e 1 new death\u003c/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korea: \u003c/strong\u003eDeath of a 73-year-old male \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 new cases in Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e: a woman coming from Iran, an additional 6 citizens who had traveled to Iran, and other 7 cases when the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that the total had increased to 25 cases. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Croatia\u003c/strong\u003e: the brother of the first case, infected after visiting Milan in Italy. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Bahrain\u003c/strong\u003e: Bahraini women who had returned through \u003cstrong\u003eindirect flights from Iran\u003c/strong\u003e. Testing was conducted\u003cstrong\u003e immediately upon their arrival\u003c/strong\u003e at the Bahrain International Airport in the \u003cstrong\u003ehall designated for testing\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Taiwan\u003c/strong\u003e: a 27-year-old female foreigner with only a slight throat discomfort. She is linked to the clustering incident in a hospital for which 53 people among patients and caregivers have been tested, resulting in 5 confirmed cases, 141 negatives, and 7 awaiting results.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e 1 new death in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: an elderly person in Hakodate, Hokkaido.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Thailand.\u003c/strong\u003e Health Minister Anutin urges citizens to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid traveling abroad\u003c/strong\u003e if possible. \"\u003cem\u003eFor the airlines, please reduce promotions\u003c/em\u003e,\" he said. \"\u003cem\u003eEven though tickets are cheap, it could be your last holiday\u003c/em\u003e.\" Health officials have been prohibited to visit at risk countries, which are: China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Italy, Iran, and Japan. \u003cstrong\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eWe are entering a full war with Covid-19\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\" Anutin said. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're in a phase of preparedness for a potential pandemic\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (WHO)\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003eFebruary 25: \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e406 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e (of which \u003cstrong\u003e401 in Hubei)\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e52 new deaths \u003c/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eall in Hube\u003c/strong\u003ei) occurred in China on Feb. 25, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China and Hubei. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-style:italic; padding:20px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:30px\"\u003eThe news feed below will be updated soon with all Feb. 25 developments.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Brazil\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new death in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e: a female patient who died of acute respiratory failure after being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia only two days earlier, on Feb. 23. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new death on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e cruise ship in Japan: a person in their 80s.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e: 1 in Alto Adige and 1 in Lombardy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e (including 49 in Daegu, 5 in Gyeonggi Province, 3 in Busan, and 2 in Seoul). \u003cbr\u003e - Sharp \u003cstrong\u003edecline in new cases\u003c/strong\u003e compared to previous morning's report (of 161 new cases) \u003cbr\u003e - The \u003cstrong\u003etwo clusters \u003c/strong\u003eat the \u003cem\u003eSincheon Daegu Church\u003c/em\u003e (in Daegu) and at the \u003cem\u003eCheongdo Daenam Hospital\u003c/em\u003e (in Daegu's neighboring county of Cheongdo), account for \u003cstrong\u003eover 50% of total cases\u003c/strong\u003e within South Korea. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e  \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003eFebruary 24: \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e508 new cases (499 in Hubei) \u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e71 new deaths \u003c/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003e68 in Hube\u003c/strong\u003ei) occurred in China on Feb. 24, reported the National Health Commission (NHC) of China. Cumulative total: 77,658 cases. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Spain \u003c/strong\u003e(Tenerife): an Italian from Lombardy, on vacation there. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Bahrain\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e.All festivals marking the National Days have been cancelled sine die. \"\u003cem\u003eThis is an exceptional situation, which needs exceptional and restrictive procedures\u003c/em\u003e.\" \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 new cases in the United States \u003c/strong\u003efrom the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada \u003c/strong\u003e(B.C.): a man in his 40s in the Fraser Health region who had close contact with the sixth case in B.C. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fefefe; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:5px; padding-top:15px; margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eITALY OUTBREAK\u003c/strong\u003e (Day #4) \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new deaths in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e (an initially confirmed death of a woman from Crema has been later retracted and not attributed to coronavirus:\u003cbr\u003e - a 62-year old man from Como with pre-existing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e - a 80-year-old man in Milan (Sacco hospital). \u003cbr\u003e - a 84-year-old man in Bergamo (Lombardy) with pre-existing medical conditions. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/span\u003e - a 88-year-old man in Caselle Landi (Lombardy).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal case progression in Italy: \u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 24: \u003cstrong\u003e 229 cases \u003c/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eday still in progress\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 23: \u003cstrong\u003e 157 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 22: \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003e79 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 21: \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003e21 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 20: \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 cases \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e A client of a bar in Vo' Euganeo (Veneto epicenter) had been to Codogno (Lombardy epicenter). He is now being tested.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoint \u003cstrong\u003eWHO and ECDC mission to arrive in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e tomorrow.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn Milan: \u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esome people fled, some stocked up on essentials, others simply called for calm\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e172 cases in Lombardy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eincluding 4 deaths. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e Total includes 3 tourists from Lombardy whose cases was confirmed in Trentino Alto Adige but have now returned to Lombardy. ). \"\u003cem\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ethe coming days the number of new cases should decrease\u003c/strong\u003e, according to experts\u003c/em\u003e\" said Lombardy governor Fontana. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudio source from 2'\u003c/a\u003e].\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e33 in Veneto \u003c/strong\u003e(including 1 death): 25 in Vo' Euganeo, 4 in Mirano, and 4 in Venice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e18 in Emilia Romagna:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9 new cases \u003c/strong\u003etoday include: 1 in the Modena area (who had traveled several times to the Lodi area in Lombardy), 2 in Parma, and 5 in Piacenza (of which 4 from the Lodi area). \u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e3 in Piedmont\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e3 in Rome\u003c/strong\u003e (including 1 person who had been repatriated).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst 2 cases in Oman\u003c/strong\u003e: two woman who had visited Iran. They are in stable condition. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 new cases in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/span\u003e- 2 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.\u003cbr\u003e - 2 woman in their 50s and 60s from Buddhist hall.\u003cbr\u003e - a 35-year-old businessman who returned from mainland China on Feb. 7.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e is linked to the cluster at \u003cem\u003eThe Life Church and Missions Singapore\u003c/em\u003e. 2 new discharges. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Iraq\u003c/strong\u003e: an Iranian student who entered Iraq before the border with Iran was closed. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Taiwan.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 5 recovered to date. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 70 new cases and 1 new death in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 4 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e18 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e (\u003ca\u003e3 retracted\u003c/a\u003e) in \u003cstrong\u003eIran\u003c/strong\u003e. Claim of 50 deaths rejected by Health Ministry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Iranian officials said that people who\u003cstrong\u003e illegally entered Iran from Pakistan, Afghanistan and China\u003c/strong\u003e were the source of the outbreak. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eCanada\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLebanon\u003c/strong\u003e, and today also \u003cstrong\u003eKuwait, Oman, \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eIraq\u003c/strong\u003e, have all confirmed cases of \u003cstrong\u003etravelers from Iran\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Daily \u003cstrong\u003esanitization of Tehran’s metro\u003c/strong\u003e and public transportation implemented.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSchools closed \u003c/strong\u003ein at least 10 provinces. University classes suspended.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Attendance at \u003cstrong\u003esoccer matches\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emovie theaters\u003c/strong\u003e, and other \u003cstrong\u003epublic venues\u003c/strong\u003e suspended.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Afghanistan\u003c/strong\u003e: state of emergency announced in the Western province of Herat, which borders Iran.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e cases), all returning from the Iranian city of Mashhad.\u003cbr\u003e - 53-year-old Kuwaiti citizen (asymptomatic).\u003cbr\u003e - 61-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen (asymptomatic).\u003cbr\u003e - 21-year-old of undisclosed nationality (with symptoms).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e case in Bahrain: a Bahraini citizen arriving from Iran.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e409 new cases \u003c/strong\u003e(of which 398 in Hubei) and \u003cstrong\u003e150 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e (of which 149 in Hubei) occurred in China (of which 366 new cases and 106 new deaths in Hubei province) on February 23, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 161 new cases and 1 death in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e [\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003eFebruary 23: \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c!-- outbreak ITA --\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e Opinion: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003eTipping point seems a lot closer after the past 24 hours\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px; margin-bottom:30px; background-color:#FFFFEC; border:1px solid #ccc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eITALY OUTBREAK (Day #3)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eMayor of one of the towns in lockdown says they've \u003cstrong\u003erun out of coronavirus testing kits\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECDC: \"\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs the situation is rapidly evolving, \u003cstrong\u003emore cases are expected in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e [...] \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary measures in northern Italy\u003c/strong\u003e are essential to limit the outbreak\u003cstrong\u003e and may need to be replicated in other communities in the coming days\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e.\" \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78 new cases in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 new death\u003c/strong\u003e in Italy (a woman being treated for cancer in Crema), including 4 new cases near Bergamo, 2 new cases in Venice (historical center), a 17-year-old male in Valtellina, and a couple in Turin who visited their child at the Regina Margherita Hospital yesterday.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent total cases in Italy: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e114 cases in Lombardy\u003c/strong\u003e (including 2 deaths):. The total includes: at least 76 in Codogno, 3 in Castiglione D'adda, 2 in Pieve Porto Morone, 1 in Casalpusterlengo, 1 in Pizzighettone, 1 in Sesto Cremonese, 1 in Santa Cristina e Bissone, 1 in Mediglia, 1 in Sesto San Giovanni, and 1 in Monza. Latest cases near Bergamo: 2 in Alzano Lombardo, 1 in Seriate, and 1 in Bergamo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e25 in Veneto \u003c/strong\u003e(including 1 death): 19 in Vo' Euganeo, 3 in Dolo, 1 in Mira, and 2 in Venice..\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e9 in Emilia Romagna\u003c/strong\u003e (all in Piacenza).\u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e3 in Trentino Alto Adige\u003c/strong\u003e (tourists from Lombardy)\u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e3 in Piedmont \u003c/strong\u003e (3 previously confirmed cases were later retracted).\u003cbr\u003e - \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003e3 in Rome\u003c/strong\u003e (including 1 person who had been repatriated).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 26 patients (of which 17 in Lombardy) are in critical condition in intensive care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 towns, 50,000 people, placed in lockdown\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmed forces\u003c/strong\u003e and police forces have been mobilized to form an \u003cstrong\u003einsurmountable \"health belt\"\u003c/strong\u003e around contagion areas. Roadblock \u003cstrong\u003eviolators risk up to a 3 months prison sentence\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSchools closed\u003c/strong\u003e in Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, and in Trentino Alto Adige regions. Universities closed in Piedmont.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eCarnival in Venice\u003c/strong\u003e and all sport and public events in Veneto\u003cstrong\u003e cancelled\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - All \u003cstrong\u003epublic and private events\u003c/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003esport\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecultural\u003c/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ereligious\u003c/strong\u003e events in Lombardy cancelled. Movie theaters closed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - More than 40 football matches, including at least 4 Serie A games, postponed. \u003cbr\u003e - Teatro alla Scala in Milan suspends all performances.\u003cbr\u003e - Duomo in Milan and Teatro la Fenice in Venice closed. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eI think these three cases that have no contact with a primary carrier show how this \u003cstrong\u003evirus is now ubiquitous\u003c/strong\u003e so, as with flu symptoms, you get it and \u003cstrong\u003edon't know who you got it from\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\" \u003ca\u003esaid Veneto governon Luca Zaia\u003c/a\u003e who, in a separate comment, said \"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ewe are worried, drastic measures are needed\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious mistake was made not to quarantine people who arrived in Italy from China\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\" said Walter Ricciardi of the WHO, adding that \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithin two weeks we will know if we are facing an epidemic\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\" and advising that, for the \u003cstrong\u003enext two weeks\u003c/strong\u003e, people \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshould avoid crowded places: metro, buses, trains, schools, discos, and gyms\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003esee also: \u003ca\u003eFeb. 22 Italy Outbreak\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c!-- outbreak --\u003e\u003c!-- outbreak KOR --\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px; margin-bottom:30px; background-color:#FFFFEC; border:1px solid #ccc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSOUTH KOREA OUTBREAK\u003c/strong\u003e (Feb. 23 Updates):\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e166 new cases and 4 new deaths in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresident Moon Jae-in raised the \u003cstrong\u003ealert level to maximum\u003c/strong\u003e (Level 4: Serious) thus empowering the government to lock down cities and restrict travel. “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe coming few days will be a critical time for us\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e” he said in an emergency meeting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLast few days progression of total cases in South Korea:\u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 23: \u003cstrong\u003e602 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 22: \u003cstrong\u003e436 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 21: \u003cstrong\u003e209 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 20: \u003cstrong\u003e111 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 19: \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;58 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 18: \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; 31 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c!-- outbreak --\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada\u003c/strong\u003e (Toronto) is a woman who arrived from China on Feb. 21. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Israel \u003c/strong\u003eis a former passenger of the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship in Japan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new case in the UK\u003c/strong\u003e are former passengers of the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship in Japan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new death in Hubei \u003c/strong\u003eprovince, China, of Huang Wenjun, a 42-year-old doctor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 new cases \u003c/strong\u003e(55 crew members and 2 passengers, of which \u003cstrong\u003e52 asymptomatic)\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 new death\u003c/strong\u003e (a man in his 80s) \u003cstrong\u003efrom the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princes\u003c/em\u003es\u003c/strong\u003e cruise ship in Japan. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new deaths and 14 new cases in Iran\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Taiwan\u003c/strong\u003e: father an son, in their late 80s and 50s. \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - The older man, a kidney dialysis patient with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, had symptoms such as \u003cstrong\u003ecough and runny nose\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 6, developed fever and was diagnosed with pneumonia on Feb. 9, and had shortness of breath on Feb. 16, when he was transferred to the intensive care unit. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - The son, whose brother had returned from China on Feb. 2, started showing symptoms two days prior, on Jan 31. He had a \u003cstrong\u003efever, runny nose and sore throat \u003c/strong\u003eon Jan. 31, went to the clinic on Feb. 4 and, due to continuous fever, went to the emergency room on Feb. 8, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia. He returned home for independent health management, but went back to the hospital twice - on Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 - before being isolated on Feb. 21.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - a man in his 40s living in Chiba Prefecture who, after the onset of joint and muscle pain on Feb. 12, has been on a business trip to Hiroshima and Gifu prefectures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - a woman in her 50s who works as a part-time \u003cstrong\u003eschool lunch attendant \u003c/strong\u003ein Hokkaido. She had \u003cstrong\u003esore throat\u003c/strong\u003e on February 15. She \u003cstrong\u003ewore a mask, a white coat, and gloves\u003c/strong\u003e, and carried lunches to 194 school children from the serving room to each classroom using a wagon.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Australia\u003c/strong\u003e from the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship in Japan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e1 new death\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 22, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e630 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e96 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e were reported by \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province in China for Feb. 22.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\" id=\"feb-22\"\u003eFebruary 22: \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px; margin-bottom:30px; background-color:#FFFFEC; border:1px solid #ccc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eITALY OUTBREAK\n(Day #2)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith 79 total cases and 2 deaths as of the end of February 22\u003c/em\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eItaly becomes the country with the highest number of cases and deaths in Europe, accounting for over 60% \u003c/strong\u003eof all European cases, and representing the \u003cstrong\u003ecountry with most cases among all western (non Asian) nations.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e As of the end of February 22, there were a total of:\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e 54 cases in Lombardy\u003c/strong\u003e region (including 1 death, with 18 in critical condition).\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e 18 in Veneto\u003c/strong\u003e region (including 1 death).\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp; 3 in Emilia Romagna region\u003c/strong\u003e (all of which hospitalized from the Lombardy hotspot).\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp; 3 in Rome \u003c/strong\u003e(including 2 recoveries). \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp; 1 in Turin\u003c/strong\u003e, Piedmont.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 cases are in critical condition\u003c/strong\u003e in the intensive care unit.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEMERGENCY MEASURES: \u003cstrong\u003e11 towns and areas\u003c/strong\u003e affected by the outbreak have been placed in\u003cstrong\u003e lockdown: \u003c/strong\u003e\"In areas considered hotspots, neither entry or exit will be authorised without special permission\u003c/em\u003e\" said Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, adding that businesses and schools in the areas would be closed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"From the tests carried out, it emerged that\u003cstrong\u003e the alleged zero patient\u003c/strong\u003e did not develop antibodies. Therefore, he \u003cstrong\u003enever had Coronavirus\u003c/strong\u003e. The whole picture changes now\" said Deputy Minister of Health, Pierpaolo Sileri.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Milan:\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c/strong\u003ea person from Mediglia (south of Milan) who was hospitalized in Melegnano and now has been transferred to the \u003cem\u003eSacco\u003c/em\u003e hospital. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c/strong\u003ea 78-year-old patient at the San Raffaele Hospital since a week ago. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Turin - \u003c/strong\u003ehad participated in a \u003cstrong\u003erunning race\u003c/strong\u003e in Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure (Liguria region)\u003cstrong\u003e with patient #1\u003c/strong\u003e of Codogno on \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHundreds waiting for test results. At least 10 towns, 50,000 people\u003c/strong\u003e, initially placed in precautionary voluntary quarantine, later\u003cstrong\u003e in lockdown (first in Europe)\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e Schools \u003c/strong\u003e(\u003ca\u003efull list\u003c/a\u003e)\u003cstrong\u003e, workplaces, municipal and private offices, 3 train stations, coffee shops, and public places closed\u003c/strong\u003e in the affected towns. Soccer games postponed. All universities in Lombardy and Veneto regions, all schools in Trentino region will be closed starting Monday. Friuli Venezia Giulia region declared a \u003cstrong\u003estate of emergency\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ new cases today in Italy,\u003c/strong\u003e including: \u003cbr\u003e - 2 doctors, husband and wife (a \u003cstrong\u003epediatrician\u003c/strong\u003e), in Pieve Porto Morone (Pavia, Lombardy).\u003cbr\u003e - 5 new cases in Vò Euganeo (Padua, Veneto region), where \u003cstrong\u003e4,200 people are now going to be tested\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e - 1 in Cremona (Lombardy region), a 38 year-old woman, friend of a health worker in Lodi.\u003cbr\u003e - 1 in \u003ca\u003eSesto Cremonese\u003c/a\u003e (Lombardy region).\u003cbr\u003e - 2 in Dolo and Mira (Veneto region).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 new death in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e, a 77-year-old woman with pre-existing conditions who was hospitalized a few days ago for pneumonia in the Lodi area (Lombardy region) and had contacts with the 38-year-old man. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e38-year-old man \u003c/strong\u003ein Codogno (Lodi), near Milan (patient #1) is in\u003cstrong\u003e critical condition\u003c/strong\u003e (mechanically ventilated in intensive care, according to his parents) and at least \u003cstrong\u003e14 contacts are in serious condition\u003c/strong\u003e, according to doctors, and include: \u003cbr\u003e - 5 health workers and doctors.\u003cbr\u003e - 3 patients at the Codogno hospital.\u003cbr\u003e - 3 elderly (in the 70s and 80s) clients of a bar run by the father of the man's friend.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ePeople must be distantiated \u003c/strong\u003eright now, because this is a virus that is \u003cstrong\u003etransmitted very effectively at close range\u003c/strong\u003e\" said the director of the infectious diseases department of the Higher Institute of Health, Gianni Rezza. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 new cases in South Korea. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ca\u003eFirst possible case in Iraq\u003c/a\u003e was \u003ca\u003elater retracted\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new case in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e: 1 from the \u003cem\u003eGrace Assembly of God\u003c/em\u003e church, 1 repatriated from Wuhan, and 1 with contact tracing underway to establish links or travel history to China. \u003cstrong\u003e2 new discharges\u003c/strong\u003e, for a cumulative total of 49 fully recovered cases. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in the United Arab Emirates\u003c/strong\u003e: a 70-year-old Iranian national and his wife. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 new deaths and 11 new cases in Iran.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e87 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e bringing the total to 433. Last few days progression of total cases in South Korea:\u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 22: \u003cstrong\u003e433 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 21: \u003cstrong\u003e209 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 20: \u003cstrong\u003e111 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 19: \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;58 cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeb. 18: \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; 31 cases\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e[country-level pages with statistics and graphs coming soon]\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Australia\u003c/strong\u003e (Victoria residents) from the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship, bringing the country's \u003ca\u003etotal to 21\u003c/a\u003e (of which 6 repatriated from the cruise ship in Japan) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 142 new cases in South Korea,\u003c/strong\u003e of which 92 linked to the \u003cspan class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"\u003eCheongdo\u003c/span\u003e Daenam Hospital, 38 to the Sincheon Daegu Church, and 12 unknown pending investigation. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e  \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e February 21: \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding:5px; margin-bottom:30px; background-color:#FFFFEC; border:1px solid #ccc\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eUS CDC: this virus represents a \"\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTremendous Public Health Threat. Likely that Community Spread may eventually happen in the United States\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\"\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWHO: \"\u003cem\u003eAlthough the total number of COVID-19 cases outside of China remains relatively small, we are\u003cstrong\u003e concerned about the number of cases with no clear epidemiological link, such as travel history to China or contact with a confirmed case\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\" WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Feb. 21 press briefing [\u003ca\u003evideo of sentence\u003c/a\u003e].\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert opinion: \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast 36 hours indication of possible pandemic\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e397 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e109 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred in China (of which 366 new cases and 106 new deaths in Hubei province) on February 21, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China, which has also reported revisions to Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 numbers, both national and for Hubei. We will adjust our statistics accordingly.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e death in Italy:\u003c/strong\u003e a 77 year old man in Vò Euganeo (Padua). The man had been in the hospital for the past ten days due to other health problems. Schools and shops in the town to be closed in an attempt to prevent the virus from spreading, said Veneto governor Zaia. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in South Korea.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in the United States\u003c/strong\u003e in Sacramento County, California. The individual had returned from China on Feb. 2 and has \u003cstrong\u003eso far shown no symptoms\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 12 new cases in Italy. \u003c/strong\u003eNew cases include: \u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5 health workers and 3 patients in the Codogno Hospital. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe son of a bar owner who practiced sport with the man. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 clients of the bar.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a couple, aged 78 and 67 years old, in critical condition in the Veneto region (the man has later died). \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 new cases in the United States\u003c/strong\u003e from the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship, in addition to the 11 previously confirmed, for a total of 18 from the ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in the United Arab Emirates\u003c/strong\u003e: contacts of a previous case.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Australia\u003c/strong\u003e: two Queenslanders women, aged 54 and 55, who had been evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Lebanon\u003c/strong\u003e confirmed by the Minister of Health.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHubei province in China has corrected its Feb. 20 previously reported numbers to include 220 additional new cases reported \"on a hand-written card\" by the prison department during the night. The total is being revised from 62,442 to 62,662 cases.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e, contacts of the cases reported earlier today near Milan, in Lombardy region. \"\u003cem\u003eAll citizens of Castiglione d'Adda, Codogno and Casalpusterlengo are invited, as a precaution, to \u003cstrong\u003estay home and avoid social contacts\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\" a regional government official said in a note.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e, of which 3 in Tokyo.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e 1 new death in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e: a 54 year-old woman.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case in Israe\u003c/strong\u003el: a passenger of the \u003cspan class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship\u003c/span\u003e who was found to have the virus only after returning to Israel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e13 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e in Iran: 7 in Qom, 4 in Tehran, and 2 in Rasht.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2 new cases in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003ewife\u003c/strong\u003e (eight-month pregnant) and \u003cstrong\u003efriend\u003c/strong\u003e of the previously confirmed case of a \u003cstrong\u003e38-year-old man\u003c/strong\u003e near Milan, who is now in \u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecritical condition in intensive care.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e In \u003cstrong\u003eearly February\u003c/strong\u003e, the man had \u003cstrong\u003edinner with a friend\u003c/strong\u003e who had recently returned from China. He went to the emergency room on Feb.15 and again on Feb. 19. The friend is now undergoing tests. About \u003cstrong\u003e160 contacts\u003c/strong\u003e of the man have been put under quarantine. Emergency procedures are being set in place in the firm where the man works. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 new cases in the United States \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"\u003eare former passengers of the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship in Japan who were evacuated on Feb. 17. The \u003ca\u003eCDC has verified the test results performed by the Nebraska Public Health lab\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 death in China, yesterday, of a \u003cstrong\u003e29-year-old doctor\u003c/strong\u003e in Wuahn, Peng Yinhua, who worked in respiratory and critical care at the \u003cem\u003eFirst People’s Hospital\u003c/em\u003e in Jiangxia district, Wuahn. He was hospitalized on Jan. 25 and his condition dramatically worsened by Jan. 30.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e, bringing the total to 204. \"\u003cem\u003eCurrently, the COVID-19 situation at home is that the scope of mass outbreak via a single exposure is relatively big\u003c/em\u003e,\" KCDC Director Jung Eun-kyeong said in a statement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Taiwan\u003c/strong\u003e: the 40-year-old daughter and the 20-year-old granddaughter of a previously confirmed case. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e, including a woman in her 40s who had a \u003cstrong\u003elow-grade fever\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 16, a 38\u003cstrong\u003e°\u003c/strong\u003e fever on Feb. 17, and is now being \u003cstrong\u003etreated at home\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (British Columbia): a woman in her 30s recently returned from travel to Iran.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in the United States \u003c/strong\u003e(Humboldt County, in Northern California)\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c/strong\u003eA close contact who has symptoms is being tested as well. They are both \"doing well\" and self-isolating at home.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"\u003eFebruary 20: \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Australia\u003c/strong\u003e, passengers of the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e: a 38 year-old man, currently being treated in intensive care. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e, including a 22 year-old Navy sailor on the southern island of Jeju who had recently visited his hometown, Daegu.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e411 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e115 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e were confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 20.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Singapor\u003c/strong\u003ee. 3 more discharged. [\u003ca\u003ePdf from Ministry of Health\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 new cases on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003ecruise ship in Japan.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e, including: \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e a woman in her 60s, wife of previous case in Kyushu. She had \u003cstrong\u003echills\u003c/strong\u003e on the Feb. 17 and \u003cstrong\u003efever\u003c/strong\u003e the next day. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea man in his 80s who got infected at the \"Sagamihara Central Hospital.\" \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea man in his 80s in Okinawam but with no contact with the passengers of the cruise ship. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a woman in her 70s who had a \u003cstrong\u003e38° fever for a few minutes\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 14, then went on a bus tour until Feb. 16, visited a medical institution on Feb. 18, and showed symptoms of pneumonia on Feb. 19. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a man in his 40s who reported \u003cstrong\u003echills\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esweating\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emalaise\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 15, and had symptoms such as \u003cstrong\u003efever\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emuscle pain\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecough\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 18. The man has no recent travel history abroad and attended the \u003cem\u003eSapporo Snow Festival\u003c/em\u003e where a previously infected case was present \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 government employees who had done office work on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Iran\u003c/strong\u003e: two in Qom and one in Arak. All three patients are Iranian nationals. (\u003ca\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Islamic Republic News Agency\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 death in South Korea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The mayor of Daegu (South Korea), Kwon Young-jin, urged its 2.5 million residents to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca\u003erefrain from going outside\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e and to \u003cstrong\u003ewear masks even indoors\u003c/strong\u003e if possible. He called for urgent help from the central government in Seoul. Meanwhile, Vice Health and Welfare Minister Kim Kang-lip cautioned that: \"at this stage, (the government) judged that COVID-19 is \u003cstrong\u003espreading locally with a limited scope\u003c/strong\u003e.\" Virus \u003cstrong\u003ealert was not raised\u003c/strong\u003e, with its level kept at \"orange\" (third highest).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Shincheonji Church of Jesus in \u003cstrong\u003eDaegu\u003c/strong\u003e, attended by the 31st case (a possible \"super spreader\"), has been \u003cstrong\u003eshut down\u003c/strong\u003e after about \u003cstrong\u003e10 members tested positive\u003c/strong\u003e for the virus. About 1,000 members attended worship at the church.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e (in the city of Daegu): all associated with the the first confirmed patient in the region.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2 deaths \u003c/strong\u003eamong the passengers of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e cruise ship in Japan: a man and a woman \u003cstrong\u003ein their 80s\u003c/strong\u003e. The man had pre-existing conditions which included bronchial asthma.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Taiwan\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, bringing the total to 24. The source of infection for this latest case has not been traced. Possible \u003cstrong\u003ecommunity-based transmission\u003c/strong\u003e is being investigated. Patient is a 60-year-old woman with no travel history abroad in the last two years. She had a \u003cstrong\u003efever and cough\u003c/strong\u003e on Jan. 22, went to the clinic four times and \u003cstrong\u003ewas diagnosed with common cold\u003c/strong\u003e and other diseases. Symptoms worsened with \u003cstrong\u003eshortness of breath\u003c/strong\u003e. Diagnosed with \u003cstrong\u003epneumonia\u003c/strong\u003e on Jan. 29, hospitalized on Jan. 30, transferred to the \u003cstrong\u003eintensive care \u003c/strong\u003eunit on Feb. 10.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e6 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 19, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e24 new cases in South Korea\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e(31 cases, of which 24 announced after midnight GMT and 7 cases reported previously). Cases have more than doubled (+165% increase) in the last 24 hours, rising from 31 to 82 (+ 51).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFebruary 19: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-style:italic; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:40px; margin-top:40px\"\u003e Highest number of new daily cases outside of mainland China to date (\u003ca\u003esee previous days\u003c/a\u003e) \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e. With 27 new cases today, total cases in South Korea have \u003cstrong\u003eincreased by 87% in a single day\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e349 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e108 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e were confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 19. The report actually confirmed \u003cstrong\u003e628 new cases \u003c/strong\u003e(615 in Wuhan, 5 in Xiantao, 3 in Shiyan, 3 in Suizhou, and 2 in Xiangyang) but at the same time it \u003cstrong\u003esubtracted 279 cases\u003c/strong\u003e from the current total due to \u003cstrong\u003edata corrections\u003c/strong\u003e applied to previously reported numbers in ten separate locations, specifying how many cases were subtracted in each.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in South Korea\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 deaths in Iran\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e only hours after announcing the first two cases in the country (\u003ca\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Islamic Republic News Agency\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in Taiwan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e, and 5 new discharges.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e the mother in law of a previously reported case. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea 68-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman couple with underlying illnesses. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in Iran\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e “two cases of the new coronavirus in the city of Qom,” \u003ca\u003econfirmed the Government of Iran spokeman Ali Rabiei\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e79 new cases on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e cruise ship in Japan. So far, a total of 621 infected people were found among 3,011 passengers and crew members tested (\u003cstrong\u003e21% infection rate\u003c/strong\u003e) out of 3,711 total people on the ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Taiwan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e: the 60-year-old younger sister of the taxi driver who was the \u003ca\u003efirst person to die from the virus in Taiwan\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e5 new cases in South Korea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 new cases in Japan, including \u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003ea man in his 50s, who was among the 65 people who were brought\u003cstrong\u003e back from Wuhan\u003c/strong\u003e on the fifth charter flight. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea man in his 60s: a taxi driver who had \u003cstrong\u003econtacts with people from the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e cruise ship. He has had \u003cstrong\u003efever\u003c/strong\u003e since last week, and on Feb. 18 developed \u003cstrong\u003esevere pneumonia with difficulty breathing\u003c/strong\u003e. He is currently being treated in an intensive care unit.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea man in his 60s with initial symptoms of \u003cstrong\u003elow-grade fever and sore throat\u003c/strong\u003e. No travel history abroad for at least two weeks prior to onset. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a man in his 40s with \u003cstrong\u003emalaise and muscle pain\u003c/strong\u003e on Feb. 8 and later diagnosed with pneumonia. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a man in his 70s with fever on Feb. 17, then diagnosed with pneumonia before testing positive for COVID-19. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new death in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e: \u003c/strong\u003ea 70-year-old man with \u003cstrong\u003eunderlying health issues\u003c/strong\u003e (diabetes, hypertension, and kidney problems). He had taken a day trip to mainland China on January 22, then fallen ill on February 2, with his conditions becoming critical on February 14, when his case was confirmed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 new cases in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 56 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e4 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 18, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFebruary 18:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 18:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,693 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 132 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 61,682 cumulative total cases\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e9,128 cumulative total hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 43,471 currently hospitalized, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 32,225 (74.1%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 9,289 (21.4%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,957 (4.5%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1,266 new hospital discharges \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e206,807 close contacts have been tracked\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new death in Wuhan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is that of \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Liu Zhiming, Director of the Wuchang Hospita\u003c/strong\u003el. \"\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately he became infected and passed away at 10:54 Tuesday morning at the \u003cstrong\u003eage of 51\u003c/strong\u003e after all-out efforts to save him failed\u003c/em\u003e\" reported the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. \u003cspan\u003eA medical colleague said that the \u003cstrong\u003echief doctor was in good health and did not expect to die\u003c/strong\u003e from COVID-19. A few days earlier, on February 14, a 59-year-old nurse from the same hospital had died from the disease. A total of at least 7 health workers have died so far among the 1,716 doctors and nurses who got infected with COVID-19.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e - 3 in Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e - 3 in Wakayama Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e - 1 in Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e - 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new cases in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e - a 57 year-old female and a 50 year-old male, both Singapore citizens, linked to the \u003cem\u003eGrace Assembly of God \u003c/em\u003echurch.\u003cbr\u003e - a 35 year-old female Malaysian national related to a previously confirmed case.\u003cbr\u003e - a 38 year-old female Singapore citizen working at the National University Hospital (NUH) in an administrative function. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88 new cases on the \u003cem\u003eDiamond Princess\u003c/em\u003e cruise ship in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e were confirmed as a result of 681 people being tested (13% infection rate). Of these, 65 people (74%) have no symptoms. So far, a total of 542 infected people were found among 2,404 passengers and crew members tested (23% infection rate) out of 3,711 total people on the ship.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e - a 32-year-old \u003ca\u003eFilipino woman\u003c/a\u003e who is the domestic helper of a previously confirmed case. \u003cbr\u003e - a 58-year-old man with good past health who developed fever and chills since February 11, and cough since February 15.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in South Korea.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFebruary 17:\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e79 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e5 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 17, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 17:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,807 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e59,989 cumulative total cases\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7,862 cumulative total hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e41,957 currently hospitalized, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 30,987 (73.9%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 9,117 (21.7%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,853 (4.4%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1,223 new hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Taiwan:\u003cbr\u003e - \u003c/strong\u003ewoman in her 80s.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c/strong\u003eman in his 30s who had fever and coughing symptoms from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: a man in his 60s in the Owari district of Aichi Prefecture who is an acquaintance of a case confirmed on Feb. 16.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. 5 new discharges. New cases: \u003cbr\u003e - a 1 year-old male Singaporean, part of the group evacuated from Wuhan on Feb. 9.\u003cbr\u003e - a 35 year-old male Singaporean with no recent travel history to China but a contact of a previously confirmed case.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e85 new cases onboard the cruise ship in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e12%\u003c/strong\u003e of passengers and crew (1 out of 8) have so far tested positive for the virus (454 cases out of 3,711).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e (Wakayama Prefecture).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 new cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: a group of US citizens whose results for COVID-19 tests (done 2-3 days earlier) arrived while en-route from the cruise ship to the airport for a flight back to the United States.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Thailand\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: a 60-year old Chinese woman whose family members earlier contracted the virus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e - a hospital staff who was nursing a patient.\u003cbr\u003e - a 50-year-old male government employee who was engaged in quarantine-related operations on the cruise ship Diamond Princess.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e: the 68-year-old wife of a previously confirmed case. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e5 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 16, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 16:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 16:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,933 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e58,182 cumulative total cases\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6,639 cumulative total hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e40,814 currently hospitalized, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 31,007 (76.0%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 8,024 (19.7%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,773 (4.3%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1,016 new hospital discharges \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e191,434 close contacts have been tracked\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in the United Arab Emirates.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e: a family member of a previously confirmed case and 2 persons linked to the Grace Assembly of God church, including a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) serviceman.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"taiwan-1st-death\"\u003e \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1 new death in Taiwan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e: a 61-year-old man with no travel history abroad but - as a taxi driver - serving clients from Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, who had underlying conditions (diabetes and hepatitis B).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 new cases in Taiwan.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 new cases in Japan.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e: 54-year-old man with \u003cfont style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eno travel history and no known contacts\u003c/strong\u003e with confirmed cases. \u003c/font\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e70 new cases onboard the cruise ship in Japan\u003c/a\u003e. Nearly 1 out of 10 passengers and crew (\u003cstrong\u003e9.6%\u003c/strong\u003e) have tested positive for the virus so far (355 cases out of 3,711 passengers and crew).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in South Korea\u003c/strong\u003e: a 82-year-old South Korean man in Seoul, with no travel history to China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e166 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e3 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e occurred outside of Hubei province in China on February 15, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 15:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 15:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,843 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e (of which 888 clinically diagnosed) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e139 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e56,249 cumulative total cases\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e39,447 currently hospitalized, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 29,051 (73.6%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 8,439 (21.4%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,957 (5.0%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e849 new hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e183,183 close contacts have been tracked\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in France. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Malaysia\u003c/a\u003e is a 83-year-old US Citizen who arrived in Malaysia from the Westerdam cruise ship docked in Cambodia. The ship had been stranded at sea for two weeks after being turned away from five places – the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Guam and Thailand.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e5 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in Japan: the wife of an \u003ca\u003einfected man who had traveled to Hawaii\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 death in France. First death in Europe and outside of Asia\u003c/a\u003e: a 80 year-old Chinese tourist. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 new cases in Japan confirmed in Tokyo, where city officials have examined more than 100 close contacts of the \u003ca\u003etaxi drivers\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e67 new cases on the cruise ship\u003c/strong\u003e in Japan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Thailand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e: a 35-year-old Thai woman, medical personnel, who got infected from a patient.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Malaysia\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e: a 27-year-old Chinese man and a 32-year-old woman, both with recent travel history to China. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in the Saiseikai Arida Hospital in Yuasa. \"Possibility of hospital infection\" according to the governor of Wakayama Prefecture.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e193 new cases \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e3 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e, occurring outside of Hubei province in China on February 14, have been reported by the National Health Commission of China.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4 id=\"feb-14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 14:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 14:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2,420 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e (including 1,138 clinically diagnosed) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e139 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e (including 34 clinically diagnosed)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e54,406 cumulative total cases (including 16,522 clinically diagnosed)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e38,107 currently hospitalized, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 27,955 (73.4%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 8,276 (21.7%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,876 (4.9%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e912 new hospital discharges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e176,148 close contacts have been tracked\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada (B.C.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca\u003eFirst case in Egypt\u003c/a\u003e, and first in Africa:\u003c/strong\u003e a foreigner who had been put into isolation in a hospital.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"jpn-hawai\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new cases in Japan: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e a Japanese man in his 50s living in Hokkaido and with \u003cstrong\u003eno history of traveling abroad\u003c/strong\u003e. The man had\u003cstrong\u003e fever and cough on Jan. 31\u003c/strong\u003e, visited three medical institutions before confirming the infection, and has developed \u003cstrong\u003esevere symptoms\u003c/strong\u003e for which he is now being treated in an intensive care unit. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a man in his 60s who\u003cstrong\u003e initially had a cold on Feb. 3\u003c/strong\u003e, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003efever of 39° C. on Feb. 8\u003c/strong\u003e, and then \u003cstrong\u003epneumonia on Feb. 10\u003c/strong\u003e. He had traveled to \u003cstrong\u003eHawaii \u003c/strong\u003efrom Jan. 28 to Feb. 7.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a person from the Jan. 31, charter flight (third in a series) from Wuhan. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e a 30-year-old man working in the local government who \u003cstrong\u003ehad transported patients from the cruise ship\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e9 new case in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e (6 linked to Grace Assembly church). With two patients discharged today, 17 people have now fully recovered from the disease.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"taxi-driver2\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in Japan\u003c/a\u003e. Both are connected to the previously confirmed case of a \u003ca\u003etaxi driver\u003c/a\u003e. One had attended a Taxi Union New Year's party with 80 participants, including the infected taxi driver.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new cases in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e. 1 case had attended a family gathering of twenty-nine at a restaurant in North Point on January 26, which resulted in a total of 8 cases so far, with at least 2 additional people pending test results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 new cases in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"feb-14-nhc\"\u003e The National Health Commission of China, in its \u003ca\u003eFebruary 14 official report\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ededucted 108 previously reported deaths\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1,043 previously reported cases\u003c/strong\u003e from the total in Hubei Province due to \"repeated statistics.\" We have updated the daily (Feb. 12 and Feb. 13) and cumulative totals accordingly.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Report from \u003cstrong\u003eHubei\u003c/strong\u003e province for February 13:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,823 new cases\u003c/strong\u003e (including 3,095 clinically diagnosed) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116 new deaths\u003c/strong\u003e (including 8 clinically diagnosed).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e51,986 cumulative total cases (including 15,384 clinically diagnosed)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36,719 currently hospitalized\u003c/strong\u003e, of which:\u003cbr\u003e - 27,081 (73.8%) in mild condition\u003cbr\u003e - 7,953 (21.7%) serious\u003cbr\u003e - 1,685 (4.6%) critical\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e690 new hospital discharges\u003c/strong\u003e (including 214 clinically diagnosed)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e166,818 close contacts have been tracked\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e77,685 people are undergoing medical observation\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 13:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new cases in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e include a mother and her 37-years old son \u003cspan id=\"pressrelease\" class=\"fontSize1\"\u003e who had dinner with three earlier cases at a restaurant in North Point on January 26.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in the United States, in Texas\u003c/a\u003e, was part of federal quarantined group at JBSA-Lackland who had been brought back from Wuhan on a State Department-chartered flight.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst death in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e: a woman in her 80s\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e8 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Malaysia\u003c/a\u003e (daughter of 16th case and a friend to the 14th case, all arrived from Wuhan on Jan. 25).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 new cases in Japan: \u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003etaxi driver\u003c/strong\u003e in Tokyo.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003esurgeon\u003c/strong\u003e at a hospital in Yuasa-cho who, after developing fever, \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtinued to work as usual\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (including visiting patients) for three days. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e44 new cases in \u003cstrong\u003eJapan on the cruise ship\u003c/strong\u003e, bringing the total on the \"Diamond Princess\" to 218.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in the United States\u003c/strong\u003e (8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e in California).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 12:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Report from Hubei for Feb. 12: 14,840 new cases and 242 new deaths. \u003c/strong\u003e[\u003ca\u003eoriginal document\u003c/a\u003e] \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurge in number of cases and deaths is due for the most part to the adoption of a new diagnosis classification.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn conformity with other provinces, starting with Feb. 12 counts, Hubei Province will include the number of clinically diagnosed cases into the number of confirmed cases.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOf the 14,840 cases added, 13,332 are due to the new classification while 1,508 are new cases.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere were 242 new deaths (including 135 clinically diagnosed cases).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in the UK (a Chinese national)\u003c/a\u003e. First case in London. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca\u003e1 recovered\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e  \u003c/div\u003e  \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 11:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e39 new cases in Japan aboard the cruise ship. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in Germany\u003c/a\u003e (Starnberg district west of Munich).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003eCOVID-19\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e is the name officially given to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in Singapore\u003c/a\u003e, 7 new cases in Hong Kong and 1 in Thailand. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e A \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebuilding’s piping system is being investigated as a potential cause of airborne transmission via feces\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in Hong Kong after the 42nd case, \u003cstrong\u003ewho lives 10 stories below\u003c/strong\u003e the 12th confirmed case, was confirmed on February 10. Some of the vents might not have been properly blocked, allowing the virus to be transported to other flats. Still unsure about the exact route of transmission (“\u003cstrong\u003eit could be the usual droplet transmission but there is the environmental factor\u003c/strong\u003e\"), authorities have evacuated the building.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 new cases in Japan: two men who had returned from Wuhan at the end of January. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in the United States (San Diego, California)\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in South Korea\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom:60px\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 10:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca\u003eUK risks a ‘major’ coronavirus outbreak\u003c/a\u003e, warns world expert who co-discovered Ebola. Compared to Ebola, coronavirus is a “greater threat because of the mode of transmission. The potential for spread is much, much higher.” (\u003ca\u003eThe Times\u003c/a\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 new cases in Hong Kong.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, including a two year-old Singapore citizen who was evacuated from Wuhan. Update on 45 patients: 7 discharged, 7 in critical condition in ICU.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 new cases in the UK\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e65 new cases in Japan on the “Diamond Princess” cruise ship\u003c/a\u003e. Total on ship quarantined in Japanese waters: 135 cases. Rest of Japan: 26 cases.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in Malaysia.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 9:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e With \u003cstrong\u003e906 deaths as of February 10\u003c/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003enovel coronavirus\u003c/strong\u003e (2019-nCoV) has surpassed \u003cstrong\u003eMERS\u003c/strong\u003e (final toll of \u003cstrong\u003e858 deaths \u003c/strong\u003ein 2012). \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 new cases in Singapore\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Out of \u003ca\u003e43 cases: 6 critical in ICU, 6 discharged\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca\u003e1 new case in the UK. First in London\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 new case in Spain\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe novel coronavirus had already overtaken the total case count of SARS (8,096 cases worldwide) on January 30. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e February 8:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith\u003cstrong\u003e 813 total deaths \u003c/strong\u003eas of February 8, 2020, the novel coronavirus has surpassed \u003cstrong\u003eSARS\u003c/strong\u003e (final toll of \u003cstrong\u003e774 deaths\u003c/strong\u003e in 2003).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 new cases in Singapore: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003einformation on each of the 40 Singapore cases so far\u003c/a\u003e (sex and age, days from onset of symptoms to 2019-nCoV infection confirmation, travel history to China, etc.). Of the 40 cases, \u003ca\u003e23 are male, 17 female; median age is 41\u003c/a\u003e and five patients are aged 56.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe US embassy in Beijing confirmed the death of a 60-year-old American woman in Wuhan on February 6.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e5 new cases in France: four adults and a child\u003c/a\u003e. None of them severe. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 3 new cases in Japan on cruise ship, bringing the total on the Diamond Princess to 64.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 7:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e41 new cases in Japan on the cruise ship\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 6:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 new cases in Canada\u003c/strong\u003e (British Columbia): \u003cspan\u003ea man and a woman in their 30s\u003c/span\u003e. The man displayed only mild symptoms. \u003cspan\u003eHealth officials said that \u003cstrong\u003eyoung healthy people can have very mild symptoms that may manifest as a cold\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Italy\u003c/strong\u003e: a 29-year-old Italian national repatriated from Wuhan with other 55 Italians. First case of coronavirus in an Italian national (the other two were Chinese tourists visiting Italy). \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDeath \u003c/strong\u003e of \u003ca\u003eDr Li, the Chinese doctor who warned others\u003c/a\u003e to protect themselves, before being summoned and investigated by Chinese authorities for \"making false comments\" and \"spreading rumors\" denying the official story that only those who came into contact with infected animals could catch the virus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in England\u003c/a\u003e: a British national \u003c/strong\u003ewho contracted the virus from an Asian country other than China. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Germany\u003c/strong\u003e (in Bavaria, bringing the total there to 11): the wife of an employee of the company from the district of Starnberg. Two of the couple's children also tested positive for the coronavirus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Australia\u003c/a\u003e, a 37-year-old Chinese woman part of the tourist group that was placed in quarantine. This is the \u003cstrong\u003e5th case in Queensland\u003c/strong\u003e. 4 other cases have been confirmed in Victoria, 4 in NSW and 2 in South Australia to date. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 5:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 additional cases confirmed on board the cruise ship in Japan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 1 new case in the \u003ca\u003eUnited States (Wisconsin)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ca\u003e1 Japanese man in his 20s\u003c/a\u003e who deals with tourists is the 35th case in Japan. \u003cstrong\u003eHe had not been to China recently\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e3 new coronavirus cases in South Korea; 2 men had traveled to Singapore for conference\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e4 new cases confirmed in \u003cstrong\u003eSingapore\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, including a six-month-old child of an infected couple.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases in \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, 1 new case in \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia\u003c/strong\u003e (Queensland). \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"\u003e 1 death reported from Tianjin, China: the patient had developed fever and cough after shopping in a department store on January 22. The patient had a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFebruary 4:\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"\u003e \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan has confirmed\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cspan class=\"style2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eat least 10 cases \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003eof coronavirus from a \u003cstrong\u003ecruise ship\u003c/strong\u003e in the port of Yokohama near Tokyo. A 80-year-old Hong Kong man on the ship, who tested positive for the virus, infected a number of other people. Earlier on the day, Japanese authorities had \u003ca\u003equarantined some 3,700 passengers\u003c/a\u003e in an attempt to contain the virus from causing an outbreak. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 new case in Canada\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (second one in metro Vancouver): a woman in her 50s who had been hosting relatives from the Wuhan area\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-year-old in Malaysia is the first case in the country to have recovered after being infected by the coronavirus. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChina's National Health Commission (NHC) \u003ca\u003esays that\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e80% of those who died were over the age of 60\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e75% had pre-existing conditions\u003c/strong\u003e such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAs they confirm 6 new cases in Singapore, \u003cstrong\u003e4 of which did not travel to China\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003ca\u003eHealth official announce first \u003cstrong\u003elocal coronavirus transmissions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e2 new cases, both in their 60s, in Hong Kong\u003c/a\u003e: Health officials said it was suspected the virus had been \u003cstrong\u003etransmitted locally\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther cases include:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e1 new case in Taiwan is a returning evacuee\u003c/a\u003e who had displayed symptoms on Feb. 2 on arriving in Taiwan on a China Eastern Airlines charter flight.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e6 new cases in \u003cstrong\u003eThailand\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 new cases in Japan, 1 in Australia (the third in Queensland): an eight-year-old child from Wuhan.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e case of \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003ecoronavirus confirmed in \u003cstrong\u003eBelgium\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (one of the nine \u003ca\u003erepatriated from Wuhan\u003c/a\u003e on Feb. 2).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ca\u003ea 39-year-old man \u003cstrong\u003edied from the coronavirus in Hong Kong\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. According to reports, the \u003cstrong\u003epatient had \u003cfont style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\"\u003e an underlying illness\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cfont style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\"\u003e and had traveled to Wuhan on January 21.\u003c/font\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn February 3, two new cases were reported in Germany, one is the children of a family already infected with the virus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn February 2, doctors in Thailand said they discovered medical treatment that \u003ca\u003ecured a patient of coronavirus ‘in 48 Hours’\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn February 2, a death in the Philippines marked the \u003cstrong\u003efirst death occurring outside of China\u003c/strong\u003e. It was a \u003cstrong\u003e44-year-old \u003c/strong\u003eChinese man from Wuhan who was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 25 with fever, cough, and sore throat, developed severe pneumonia but in the last few days “was stable and showed signs of improvement; however, the condition of the patient deteriorated within his last 24 hours resulting in his demise.\" reported the Philippine Department of Health.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn February 2, \u003cstrong\u003eChina shut down another major city\u003c/strong\u003e as it closed roads and restricted the movement of residents in Wenzhou, a city with a population of 9 million that is located 800 km away from Wuhan, in Hubei province. The Zhejiang province, where Wenzhou is located, has the highest number of confirmed cases outside the Hubei province.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn February 1, the \u003ca\u003e8th case in the United States was reported\u003c/a\u003e (a male in his 20s, in Boston, MA). \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn January 31, the first 2 novel coronavirus cases in the UK, \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e18\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e the first 2 cases in Russia, \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e20\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e and the first case in Sweden and in Spain were reported. Canada reported its 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e case.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn Jan. 31, the United States \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003edeclared Coronavirus a Public Health Emergency\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eissued \u003cstrong\u003e14 days quarantine\u003c/strong\u003e rules for US citizens entering the US from China (mandatory if entering from the Hubei province).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e issued an order to \u003cstrong\u003edeny entry to foreigners \u003c/strong\u003ewho have traveled to China within the past two weeks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn January 30, the novel coronavirus total case count surpassed that for SARS (which affected 8,096 people worldwide).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a \u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Public Health Emergency\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn January 30 CDC confirmed the first US case of human to human transmission\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e17\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGermany, Japan, Vietnam and the United States have reported cases in patients who didn't personally visit China, but contracted the virus from someone else who had visited Wuhan, China\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e15\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e. These cases of human to human transmission are the most worrisome, according to the WHO\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e16\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWuhan (the city where the virus originated) is the largest city in Central China, with a population of over 11 million people. The city, on January 23, shut down transport links. Following Wuhan lock down, the city of Huanggang was also placed in quarantine, and the city of Ezhou closed its train stations. This means than 18 million people have been placed in isolation. The World Health Organization (WHO) said cutting off a city as large as Wuhan is \"unprecedented in public health history.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e12\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e and praised China for its incredible commitment to isolate the virus and minimize the spread to other countries. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow dangerous is the virus? \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are three parameters to understand in order to assess the magnitude of the risk posed by this novel coronavirus: \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eTransmission Rate (\u003cstrong\u003eRo\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/a\u003e - number of newly infected people from a single case\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eCase Fatality Rate (CFR)\u003c/a\u003e - percent of cases that result in death \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine whether \u003ca\u003easymptomatic transmission \u003c/a\u003eis possible\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"repro\"\u003eHow contagious is the Wuhan Coronavirus? (Ro) \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eattack rate\u003c/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003etransmissibility\u003c/em\u003e (how rapidly the disease spreads) of a virus is indicated by its reproductive number (Ro, pronounced \u003cem\u003eR-nought\u003c/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003er-zero\u003c/em\u003e), which represents the average number of people to which a single infected person will transmit the virus.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWHO's estimated (on Jan. 23) Ro to be between 1.4 and 2.5. \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e13\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther studies have estimated a Ro between 3.6 and 4.0, and between 2.24 to 3.58. \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e23\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary studies had estimated Ro to be between \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 and 3.5.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e5\u003c/a\u003e][\u003ca\u003e6\u003c/a\u003e][\u003ca\u003e7\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn outbreak with a reproductive number of below 1 will gradually disappear.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor comparison, the Ro for the common flu is 1.3 and for SARS it was 2.0.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"fata\"\u003eFatality Rate (\u003cem\u003ecase fatality ratio\u003c/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCFR\u003c/em\u003e) of the Wuhan Coronavirus\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee full details: \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuhan Coronavirus Fatality Rate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe novel coronavirus' case \u003cstrong\u003efatality rate\u003c/strong\u003e has been estimated at around \u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c/strong\u003e, in the WHO press conference held on January 29, 2020 \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e16\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e . However, it noted that, without knowing how many were infected, it was too early to be able to put a percentage on the mortality rate figure.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A prior estimate \u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e9\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e had put that number at 3%. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFatality rate can change as a virus can mutate, according to epidemiologists.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor comparison, the case fatality rate for SARS was 10%, and for MERS 34%.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"incubation\"\u003eIncubation Period (how long it takes for symptoms to appear) \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee full details: \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID-19 Coronavirus Incubation Period \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 (estimated ranges vary from 2-10 days, 2-14 days, and 10-14 days, \u003ca\u003esee details\u003c/a\u003e), during which the virus is contagious but the patient does not display any symptom (\u003cem\u003easymptomatic transmission\u003c/em\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"age\"\u003eAge and conditions of Coronavirus cases \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e See latest findings: \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge, Sex, Demographics of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccording to China's National Health Commission (NHC), about 80% of those who died were over the age of 60 and 75% of them had pre-existing health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e24\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccording to the \u003ca\u003eWHO Situation Report no. 7\u003c/a\u003e issued on Jan. 27: \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin-top:30px\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe median age of \u003cstrong\u003ecases \u003c/strong\u003edetected \u003cstrong\u003eoutside \u003c/strong\u003eof China is 45 years, ranging from 2 to 74 years.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 71% of cases were male.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA study of 138 hospitalized patients with NCIP found that the median age was 56 years (interquartile range, 42-68; range, 22-92 years) and 75 (54.3%) were men.\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e25\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe WHO, in its \u003ca\u003eMyth busters FAQs\u003c/a\u003e, addresses the question: \u003cem\u003e\"Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?\" \u003c/em\u003eby answering that: \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople of all ages can be infected \u003c/strong\u003eby the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlder people\u003c/strong\u003e, and people with\u003cstrong\u003e pre-existing medical conditions\u003c/strong\u003e (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be \u003cstrong\u003emore vulnerable to becoming severely ill\u003c/strong\u003e with the virus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Patient who died in the Philippines was a 44-year old male\u003c/h4\u003e The patient who died in the Philippines on February 2, in what was the first death occurring outside of China, was a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan who was admitted on Jan. 25 after experiencing fever, cough, and sore throat, before developing severe pneumonia. In the last few days, “the patient was stable and showed signs of improvement, however, the condition of the patient deteriorated within his last 24 hours resulting in his demise.\" according to the Philippine Department of Health. \u003ch4\u003eSerious Cases of 30 year old patients in France \u003c/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e As of Jan. 29, according to French authorities, the conditions of the two earliest Paris cases had worsened and the patients were being treated in intensive care, according to French authorities. The patients have been described as a young couple aged \u003cstrong\u003e30 and 31 years old\u003c/strong\u003e, both Chinese citizens from Wuhan who were asymptomatic when they arrived in Paris on January 18 \u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e19\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge and Sex of the first deaths as reported by the China National Health Commission (NHC) \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e The NHC reported the details of the first 17 deaths up to 24 pm on January 22, 2020. The deaths included 13 males and 4 females. The median age of the deaths was 75 (range 48-89) years.\u003csup\u003e[\u003ca\u003e21\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWHO Risk Assessment: Global Emergency\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee full details: \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO coronavirus updates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a Global Public Health Emergency.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more information from the WHO regarding novel coronavirus: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca\u003eWHO page on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eComparisons:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvery year an estimated 290,000 to 650,000 people die in the world due to complications from seasonal influenza (flu) viruses. This figure corresponds to 795 to 1,781 deaths per day due to the seasonal flu. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSARS (November 2002 to July 2003): was a coronavirus that originated from Beijing, China, spread to 29 countries, and resulted in 8,096 people infected with 774 deaths (fatality rate of 9.6%). Considering that SARS ended up infecting 5,237 people in mainland China, Wuhan Coronavirus surpassed SARS on January 29, 2020, when Chinese officials confirmed 5,974 cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). One day later, on January 30, 2020 the novel coronavirus cases surpassed even the 8,096 cases worldwide which were the final SARS count in 2003.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMERS (in 2012) killed 858 people out of the 2,494 infected (fatality rate of 34.4%).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNovel Coronavirus Worldometer Sections:\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\" style=\"margin-top:20px \"\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoronavirus Update\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeaths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortality Rate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003eIncubation Period\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge, Sex, Demographics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003eSymptoms\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountries with cases: \u003ca\u003ebasic list\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e - \u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edetailed list\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca\u003eExpert Opinions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases in the US\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eMore info\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eNovel coronavirus outbreak may reach peak in one week or about 10 days: expert\u003c/a\u003e - Xinhua, Jan. 28, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eChina’s Xi Jinping pledges to overcome ‘devil’ coronavirus\u003c/a\u003e - Financial Times, Jan. 28, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eClinical features of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China\u003c/a\u003e - The Lancet, Jan. 24, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eThe Age, Sex and Symptoms of China’s Coronavirus Victims\u003c/a\u003e - Bloomberg, Jan. 23, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eSources\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-1\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eNovel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation reports\u003c/a\u003e - \u003ca\u003eWorld Health Organization\u003c/a\u003e (WHO) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-2\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the U.S.\u003c/a\u003e -. \u003ca\u003eU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u003c/a\u003e (CDC) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-3\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eOutbreak Notification\u003c/a\u003e - National Health Commission (NHC) of the People’s Republic of China\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-4\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eNovel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)\u003c/a\u003e - Australian Government Department of Health\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-5\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eNovel coronavirus 2019-nCoV: early estimation of epidemiological parameters and epidemic prediction\u003c/a\u003e - Jonathan M. Read et al, Jan. 23,2020.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-6\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eEarly Transmissibility Assessment of a Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China\u003c/a\u003e - Maimuna Majumder and Kenneth D. Mandl, Harvard University - Computational Health Informatics Program - Posted: 24 Jan 2020 Last revised: 27 Jan 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-7\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eReport 3: Transmissibility of 2019-nCoV\u003c/a\u003e - 25 January 2020 - Imperial College London\u0026zwnj;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-8\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eCase fatality risk of influenza A(H1N1pdm09): a systematic review\u003c/a\u003e - Epidemiology. Nov. 24, 2013\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-9\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eA novel coronavirus outbreak of global health concern\u003c/a\u003e - Chen Want et al. The Lancet. January 24, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-10\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eSymptoms of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)\u003c/a\u003e - CDC\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-11\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eChina's National Health Commission news conference on coronavirus\u003c/a\u003e - Al Jazeera. January 26, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-12\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eWuhan lockdown 'unprecedented', shows commitment to contain virus: WHO representative in China\u003c/a\u003e - Reuters. January 23, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-13\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eStatement on the meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)\u003c/a\u003e - WHO, January 23, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-14\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eInternational Health Regulations Emergency Committee on novel coronavirus in China\u003c/a\u003e - WHO, January 30, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-15\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eHuman-to-human transmission of Wuhan virus outside of China, confirmed in Germany, Japan and Vietnam\u003c/a\u003e - The Online Citizen, Jan. 29, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-16\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eWho: \"Live from Geneva on the new #coronavirus outbreak\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-17\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eCDC Confirms Person-to-Person Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States\u003c/a\u003e - CDC Press Release, Jan. 30, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-18\"\u003e \u003ca\u003eCMO confirms cases of coronavirus in England\u003c/a\u003e - CMO, UK, Jan. 31, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-19\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eCoronavirus in France: what you need to know\u003c/a\u003e - The Local France, Jan. 31, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-20\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eFirst two persons infected with coronavirus identified in Russia\u003c/a\u003e - Tass, Jan. 31, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-21\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eUpdated understanding of the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019nCoV) in Wuhan, China\u003c/a\u003e - Journal of Medical Virology, Jan. 29, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-22\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eEstimating the effective reproduction number of the 2019-nCoV in China\u003c/a\u003e - Zhidong Cao et al., Jan. 29, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-23\"\u003e\u003ca\u003ePreliminary estimation of the basic reproduction number of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, from 2019 to 2020: A data-driven analysis in the early phase of the outbreak\u003c/a\u003e - Jan. 30, 2020 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-24\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eCoronavirus: Window of opportunity to act, World Health Organization says\u003c/a\u003e - BBC, Feb,\\. 4, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli id=\"ref-25\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eClinical Characteristics of 138 Hospitalized Patients With 2019 Novel Coronavirus–Infected Pneumonia in Wuhan, China\u003c/a\u003e - Wang et. al, JAMA, Feb. 7, 2020\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\nNote: Replace `\u003ca href=\\\"([^\\\"]+)\\\"` to `\u003ca` and remove `\u003cimg([^\\\u003e]+)\u003e`, and `\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e[\u003ca\u003eback to top ↑\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/p\u003e`, and ` \u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e]\u003c/span\u003e `, and `\u003cspan class=\"source\"\u003e[\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c/a\u003e] \u003c/span\u003e`\n\n# Memory of 2020 nCoV\n\n# 020新冠肺炎记忆：报道、非虚构与个人叙述（持续更新\n\nhttps://github.com/2019ncovmemory/nCovMemory\n\n# 估计和预测 2019-nCoV 新型冠状病毒的爆发情况\n\n# Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases, provided by JHU CSSE\n\n# 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) Data Repository by Johns Hopkins CSSE\n\nThis is the data repository for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Visual Dashboard operated by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering (JHU CCSE). Also, Supported by ESRI Living Atlas Team and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL).\n\nhttps://github.com/CSSEGISandData?tab=repositories\n\n---------\n\n# Max Base\n\nMy nickname is Max, Programming language developer, Full-stack programmer. I love computer scientists, researchers, and compilers. ([Max Base](https://maxbase.org/))\n\n## Asrez Team\n\nA team includes some programmer, developer, designer, researcher(s) especially Max Base.\n\n[Asrez Team](https://www.asrez.com/)\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbasemax%2Fcoronavirusoutbreakapi","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fbasemax%2Fcoronavirusoutbreakapi","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbasemax%2Fcoronavirusoutbreakapi/lists"}