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China's shutdown of Wuhan in January may have prevented 700,000 new cases, researchers say
The researchers used a combination of case reports, public health information, and mobile phone location tracking.
Covid-19: The race is on to create the world's first ever coronavirus vaccine
A candidate vaccine was developed for SARS but it never went to market.
Major study of Covid-19 cases in China finds lower death rate than previous estimates
A study of over 70,000 cases of Covid-19 in China has determined a death rate from the virus of 1.38%.
Aer Lingus flight heading to China to pick up protective equipment makes emergency landing after hitting birds
The flight struck a flock of birds shortly after take-off.
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
Aer Lingus flight EI9018 left Dublin Airport at 10.53 am this morning.
Coronavirus: Spanish death toll reaches 3,434, surpassing Chinese total
Only Italy has more deaths than Spain as a result of Covid-19.
'I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy': Irish couple describe conditions in Chinese quarantine hotel
Lisa Belmour, from Clare, lives in Hangzhou with her husband.
China to end travel restrictions in province where Covid-19 first emerged
From midnight tonight, healthy residents will be permitted to travel outside the province.
Marouane Fellaini tests positive for coronavirus
The Belgium international recently returned to China after a spell in Dubai.
At least 6 people killed in collapsed Covid-19 quarantine hotel in China
A video showed a toddler being pulled from the rubble and fitted with a face mask afterwards.
Countries around the world are assessing Covid-19's impact on St Patrick's Day celebrations
In some countries, St Patrick’s Day events have already been cancelled.
Chinese Ambassador: Ireland can learn lessons from how China initially handled Covid-19 outbreak
He suggested mass gatherings should be avoided immediately and that he supported the government’s view that the Six Nations game should be postponed.
Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases
Here at home the National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting to monitor the situation and advance preparedness plans.
Public Health Emergency Team to meet to 'advance Covid-19 preparedness plans for Ireland'
Three people have died in Italy, which is experiencing Europe’s first major outbreak of the virus.
WHO warns Africa is ill-equipped to deal with coronavirus due to 'weaker health systems'
There has been 200 suspected cases on the continent but nearly all have been confirmed negative.
Spike in coronavirus cases in South Korea as it becomes second worst-affected country after China
The overall figure in the country is 156.
Three Wall Street Journal reporters expelled from China over article headline
The United States protested what it called an affront to press freedom, one day after it tightened rules on Chinese media organisations.
Opinion: Yes, we're still on coronavirus lockdown in China, weeks later
Irishman Greg McDonough shares his family’s experience while housebound in China during the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
Hospital director at epicentre of coronavirus epidemic in China dies of the virus
More than 72,000 people have been infected with the virus, also known as Covid-19.
New leaks show Uighur community detained in camps because of their religion
A database profiles the internment of 311 individuals and their relatives abroad.
Coronavirus: Cruise firm attempts to track down hundreds who left ship after one diagnosed with illness
Cambodia allowed the ship to dock on its southern coast on Thursday.
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Coronavirus death toll in mainland China rises to 1,665 as number of new cases falls
Chinese authorities reported the number of new cases has fallen for the third straight day.
US to evacuate Americans from quarantined cruise ship in Japan
Washington will send a plane to Japan for the evacuation tomorrow.
Tokyo Olympics remains on track amid coronavirus fears, but organisers say 'no plan B' in place
Covid-19 has infected almost 64,000 people globally.
US charges Chinese company Huawei with plotting to steal trade secrets
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised national security concerns about Huawei.
China reports 121 new deaths and 5,000 new cases after Covid-19 outbreak
The number of cases has reached 63,581.
First death from coronavirus reported in Japan
China has reported 1,367 deaths among 52,526 cases on the mainland
Over 1,100 people have now died from coronavirus but daily growth is slowing
In Japan, 39 more people on a quarantined cruise ship have tested positive for Covid-19.
Death toll in China passes 1,000 as coronavirus concerns grow
The death toll is beyond that of the outbreak of SARs in 2002.
UK government declares coronavirus a 'serious and imminent threat to public health'
Under new measures announce today the UK Department of Health said people can be forcibly quarantined.
Coronavirus death toll hits 811, surpassing SARS fatalities
A reduction in new cases has, however, provided hope the spread of the disease may be slowing.
WHO says number of cases of deadly coronavirus 'stabilising'
Five British nationals, including a child, have now tested positive for the virus in France.
An Post suspends all mail to China as coronavirus outbreak spreads
There have been no cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland.
Whistleblower doctor who raised alarm about coronavirus dies from the illness
More than 630 people in China have now died from the virus.
China scrambles for bed spaces as coronavirus death toll reaches over 550
More than 28,000 people are known to be infected across the country.
Coronavirus: Department of Foreign Affairs advises Irish people in China to leave if their presence is 'not essential'
A new updated warning advises people to “avoid non-essential” travel.
Death toll rises above 400 as China admits 'shortcomings and difficulties' in coronavirus response
The World Health Organisation said the number of cases will keep growing because tests are pending on thousands of suspected cases.
Built in 10 days, China's coronavirus hospital takes first patients as death toll passes SARS
China has also made an appeal for medical masks and protective suits.
Coronavirus: First death reported outside China as overall death toll rises above 300
The outbreak has been declared an international public health emergency.
Coronavirus: Around 12,000 cases of infection as death toll rises to 259
The UK Foreign Office said that it was withdrawing its staff members based in China.
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