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France closes Louvre as virus cases mount in Europe
The United States and Australia marked grim milestones over the weekend with their first coronavirus fatalities.
Tokyo Disney Parks closing for two weeks on virus fears: Statement
Oriental Land said it currently hoped to resume operations from March 16.
GDC 2020: Ongoing pulls out due to COVID-19 fears, could cancel event
A week ago, the first hint of companies dropping out of GDC 2020 came when Facebook and Sony confirmed non-attendance.
Cyber Police in virus-hit Iran arrest 24 over COVID-19 rumours
The Islamic republic is scrambling to contain COVID-19 a week after announcing the first two deaths in Qom.
China quarantines 94 people on Seoul flight after 3 show fever
None of the three people with fevers had any history of travel to Wuhan.
US, European stocks extend losses on virus pandemic scare
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said he sees no downturn looming for the US economy.
Serie A: Juventus vs Inter clash doubtful over coronavirus fears
The weekend matches between Inter and Sampdoria, Atalanta and Sassuolo, Torino and Parma, and Verona and Cagliari, have already been cancelled
Pax East 2020: Boston mayor urges Sony to reconsider attendance
Sources reveal that Sony was expected to showcase a playable demo of one of its highly anticipated titles of 2020.
South Korea becomes biggest coronavirus centre outside China
Two more people had died, both of them connected to a second cluster around a hospital -- taking the toll to seven.
Seoul worst hit as Asia markets plunge on virus worries
On Monday, South Korea reported 161 more cases, taking its total to 763 and making it the world's worst hit country outside China.
Valve Index supplies might not be enough before 'Half-Life: Alyx' launches
The demand for Valve's own VR headset is higher than competing brands thanks to "Half-Life: Alyx" being given away for free to Index owners.
PS5: PAX East attendees will not see debut of new console as Sony withdraws
Shortly after the CES presentation, Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Jim Ryan promised that there are still surprises on the way.
GDC 2020: Coronavirus fears see Facebook and Sony pull out of event
With the PS5 still nowhere in sight, gamers were hoping that the GDC 2020 in March would be the launching point for the console.
China changes method of counting virus infected... again
The death toll across China meanwhile jumped to 2,118 after 114 new deaths were reported -- most in Hubei.
Two former Japan cruise ship passengers die
Outside the Diamond Princess, Japan has seen 84 cases.
Virus jitters weigh on Asian markets
China has been praised by the WHO for its transparent handling of the outbreak.
The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?
The latest figures from China show there are more than 70,000 people infected in the country.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The US State Department said it was "deeply concerned" about the vulnerability of China's northern neighbour, North Korea.
Vietnam quarantines area with 10,000 residents over coronavirus
Vietnam had banned all flights to and from mainland China in a bid to stop the virus from spreading.
Tokyo Olympics boss blasts 'irresponsible rumours' over virus shutdown
The virus has already forced the rescheduling of a swathe of sporting events in Asia.
Boeing sounds alarm about virus impact on aviation
Japanese auto giant Nissan and South Korea's Hyundai Motor have also been affected.
Spurs Midfielder Dele Alli apologises for coronavirus joke
FA sought clarification from Alli for his view on the massive outbreak that has killed 1000 people in China
MWC 2020: Coronavirus fears see more exhibitors withdraw from annual expo
High profile brands such as ZTE, LG, Amazon, Nvidia, Ericsson, and Now, are confirmed to have backed out of the annual expo.
From Singapore to UK Via the Alps: How one man spread coronavirus
How did he pass on the new coronavirus so rapidly in so many different places?
China virus deaths rise past 900, overtaking SARS toll
The only fatalities outside the mainland have been a Chinese man in the Philippines and a 39-year-old man in Hong Kong.
Asian markets fall on coronavirus impact woes
The virus has jolted major supply chains for everything from food and household supplies to car and electronics parts.
Unpacked 2020 will have Coronavirus safety measures in place, says Samsung
According to the South Korean consumer electronics group, there are no plans to cancel or reschedule the event.
LG V60 ThinQ tech specs leaked, manufacturer pulls out of MWC 2020 due to Coronavirus scare
Among the details highlighted by the teaser are a quad-camera module arranged in a horizontal configuration close to the top section of the LG V60 ThinQ.
nCov outbreak threatens to delay PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch shipments
In 2019, Sony and Microsoft already confirmed a fall 2020 launch for the next-generation game systems but did not specify an exact date.
China virus crisis deepens as whistleblower doctor dies
While the death toll continues to rise, experts have stressed that at two percent mortality, 2019-nCoV is far less deadly than SARS.