Published 17:07 IST, March 11th 2020

New York cancels conference on coronavirus amid fear of spread

The Council on Foreign Relations reportedly cancelled a conference on 'Doing Business Under Coronavirus' in New York over coronavirus dread.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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Council on Foreign Relations reportedly cancelled a conference on 'Doing Business Under Coronavirus' in New York over coronavirus dre. According to international media reports, organisation cancelled roundtable which was scheduled for March 13. Or in-person conferences which were scheduled from March 11 to April 3, including New York and Washington and national events around US, were also cancelled amid dely virus scare. 

Coronavirus outbreak has led to cancellation of several events like concerts, sports events, festival celebrations, around world. As per reports, over 50 major events with an estimated attendance of almost one million people have also been cancelled in United States alone. annual New York auto show has also been postponed to late August. 

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Currently, United States has 1,010 coronavirus patients and dely virus has claimed 31 lives in country. New York has also declared a state of emergency which forced suspension of schools and colleges in State. As of w, eight states in US have declared an emergency in response to coronavirus which includes Washington, Florida, California, Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Utah and Oregon. 

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More than 90 countries affected

As per reports, schools and colleges in Italy, Iran, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and elsewhere have also been shut. dely outbreak has furr led 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 90 countries. 

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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 80,783 and more than one lakh worldwide. According to reports, death toll in China has also surpassed 3,000 and National Health Commission also confirmed more than 29 new cases. death toll due to dely virus across world also mounted to 4,302.

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17:07 IST, March 11th 2020