Almost 100 countries and territories have now confirmed coronavirus cases, and dozens of deaths have occurred in Italy, Iran & South Korea. Italian authorities have placed much of the north of the country on lockdown, affecting nearly 15 million people.
Hong Kong The number of cases of the novel coronavirus has risen to more than 108,000 globally, with at least 27,000 cases outside of China, as the economic trauma caused by the outbreak continues to impact global share markets.
At least 3,821 people have died as a result of the virus so far, with the majority in mainland China. But figures outside of the country where the virus was first reported are growing, even as China slowly starts to get back to normal. Almost 100 countries and territories have now confirmed cases, and dozens of deaths have occurred in Italy, Iran and South Korea.
Religious group faces homicide probe for coronavirus links 02:12In neighboring North Korea, no cases have been officially confirmed of the coronavirus, but global health experts have warned the country is highly susceptible to an outbreak given its close proximity to China and limited medical capabilities.An evacuation flight with foreign diplomats who were quarantined in North Korea landed in Vladivostok Monday morning with 103 people onboard, a source on the flight told CNN.
Church attendance hit hard in Italy by lockdown 03:12Italy on lockdownEven as there were signs of improvement in Asia -- with China too continuing a decline in the number of new cases -- the situation in Europe and North America appears to be worsening. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signed a decree early Sunday that will put millions of people across northern Italy on lockdown.
Brian Stelter examines media coverage of coronavirus 05:05US outbreak growsIn the US, almost 500 cases of the virus have been confirmed, along with 19 deaths. The worst outbreaks are in New York state and California, where a cruise ship has been stuck off the coast for several days, as passengers were tested onboard. Health officials said the Grand Princess liner will dock in Oakland on Monday, and passengers will be transferred to federal military installations.
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