China has locked down Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak

News

photo source:

Posted by: trm.md

News / International

23 Jan. 2020 / 12:38

China has locked down Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak

The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus has risen to 17, as dozens more cases were reported across China and as far afield as the western United States, sparking fears of a possible pandemic, CNN reports.

On Wednesday, the Chinese city of Wuhan -- where the virus was first identified -- said it would "temporarily" close its airport and railway stations for departing passengers. All public transport services will also be suspended, as authorities attempt to contain the virus.

The city lockdown begins at 10 am local time Thursday (9 pm ET Wednesday), according to an announcement from the city's coronavirus command center.

Chinese health authorities said that at least 547 cases had been confirmed in the mainland, with eight new deaths linked to the virus in Hubei, the central Chinese province of which Wuhan is the capital. Cases were also confirmed in the Chinese territory of Macao and the self-governing island of Taiwan.

Show Comments

Latest News

Over 70 domestic entrepreneurs exhibited their products at the "Cămara Fest" fair

News / Economic

27 Nov. 2022 / 21:16

News

Latest News

Over 70 domestic entrepreneurs exhibited their products at the "Cămara Fest" fair

The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice on the case of Igor Dodon

Exhibition-fair of exotic birds at Soroca Citadel

PAS National Council meets to discuss the strategy for the local elections

Environment Agency recommends the use of alternative means of transport to reduce the level of air pollution

Bogdan Aurescu and Antony Blinken will discuss Romania's support to the Republic of Moldova

Snow to blanket Kyiv from Sunday as power still in short supply

Maia Sandu’s message to farmers: Let's make the brand "Made in Moldova" a natural thing on the world markets