Published 05:55 IST, February 6th 2020
Coronavirus crisis deepens in China as death toll touches 560; over 28,000 confirmed cases
The Chinese government also reported that the number of people infected had crossed 28,000 across the country as WHO works on tackling the virus.
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death toll in China due to dely Coronavirus has touched 560, as per latest government reports. government reported more deaths on Thursday morning, leing to crisis worsening.
Chinese government also reported that number of people infected h crossed 28,000 across country.
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outbreak took place in Wuhan in January and multiple countries have started evacuating ir citizens from country, and have decided to restrict entry of foreigners returning from China. World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus as a 'global public health emergency'.
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In order to tackle spreing virus, WHO stated that international community has launched a US$675 million preparedness and response plan covering months of February through to April 2020.
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" objectives of plan are to limit human-to-human transmission of virus, particularly in countries most vulnerable if y were to face an outbreak; identify, isolate and care for patients early; communicate critical risk and event information; minimize social and ecomic impact; reduce virus spre from animal sources; and dress crucial unkwns," a statement re.
Amidst growing crisis, WHO has repeatedly stated that it stands by China for its efforts to tackle crisis. Director-General of WHO, Dr. Tedros ham Ghebreyesus recently stated, "Let me be clear: this declaration is t a vote of confidence in China. On contrary, WHO continues to have confidence in China’s capacity to control outbreak..To people of China & to all of those around world who have been affected by this outbreak, we want you to kw that stands with you."
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Three people have been confirmed with Coronavirus in India, all three of m are from Kerala and are being kept in isolation for w. Kerala state government on Sunday declared virus as a 'state calamity' so that authorities can take all necessary steps to tackle situation.
(Im credits: AP)
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05:55 IST, February 6th 2020