Published 10:54 IST, March 12th 2020
Britisher dies in Indonesia from coronavirus, marks country's first death
Indonesia confirmed its first coronavirus death as a British woman reportedly died in Bali from the deadly virus, according to Indonesian authorities.
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Indonesia confirmed its first coronavirus death on March 11 as a British woman reportedly died in Bali from dely virus. According to Indonesian authorities, 53-year-old died in a hospital, however, it is still unclear if she contracted virus before or after arriving in Bali last month. Currently, Indonesia has 34 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
According to health authorities, British woman h serious health problems including diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroid and lung disease. British embassy in Jakarta reportedly said that it was supporting family of 53-year-old.
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Meanwhile, World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus as a global pandemic after virus spre to 114 countries, resulting in deaths of more than 4,500 people worldwide. WHO chief Tedros ham furr even urged all nations to get very serious over issue and take all necessary measures to contain virus from spreing at this rate. Tedros said, that word "Pandemic" cant be used lightly or carelessly due to its strong contation.
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114 countries affected
dely outbreak has led to leers around world to roll out bans on big garings and stricter travel restrictions. outbreak has also disrupted flight demand and several airlines have also suspended or modified services in response. Governments worldwide have stepped up efforts to halt spre of virus as it has alrey affected more than 100 countries.
First detected in city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province of China, virus outbreak has disrupted many lives since December 2019. As per reports, total number of confirmed cases within China has reportedly hit 80,796 and more than one lakh worldwide. According to reports, death toll in China has also surpassed 3,000 and National Health Commission also confirmed 18 new cases. death toll due to dely virus across world also mounted to 4,634.
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10:54 IST, March 12th 2020