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Travel sector feeling hit of coronavirus, but impact so far falls short of SARS
“History suggests shares may be in for a rough ride,” said one analyst. Continue reading
China locks down 3 cities in bid to contain virus amid Lunar New Year rush
In Wuhan, the centre of the outbreak, normally bustling streets, shopping malls, restaurants and other public spaces were eerily quiet. Continue reading
What’s Canada’s risk level for an outbreak of China’s coronavirus? Experts say it’s unclear
The lack of direct flights from Wuhan to Canada, as well as the viruses’ long incubation period, makes it hard for experts to assess Canada’s current risk level. Continue reading
The role of China’s wet markets in the coronavirus outbreak
“The wet market is a part of China’s culture,” one expert said. “You can’t simply get out of your culture.” Continue reading
Risk low for Saskatchewan residents to catch coronavirus: health officials
The Ministry of Health has alerted all emergency rooms in the Saskatchewan of the coronavirus in case extra precautions need to be taken. Continue reading
MAP: Where China’s coronavirus has spread to so far
As the number of cases in the coronavirus outbreak rises, its reach around the world is expanding. Continue reading
Nearly 2 decades after SARS, here’s what’s changed as China tackles coronavirus
Nearly two decades later, a more assertive China appears determined not to repeat its past mistakes. Continue reading
China urges residents to avoid public gatherings as coronavirus deaths hit 17
Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a new viral illness that has infected more than 400 people and killed at least 17 could spread further. Continue reading
China virus outbreak: What we know, and don’t, about the mysterious illness so far
An outbreak of a mysterious virus has sickened hundreds of people in China, causing some deaths. Here’s what we know about it. Continue reading
China virus rattles stock market amid memories of SARS outbreak
Shares of luxury goods makers, which have large exposure to the Chinese market, were among those declining the most. Continue reading