China Rejects US Help, Says Trump

China

President Donald Trump said that the United States has taken decisive action in order to protect Americans from 2019 novel coronavirus while offering assistance to China. Yet, according to a key adviser, Beijing rejected the offers of assistance from the United States. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox television that the United … Read more

OPEC To Tackle Oil Price Fall After 2019-nCoV Epidemic

OPEC

The members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia will organize a technical meeting this week to analyze oil price falls following the outbreak of a coronavirus epidemic, according to a source close to the cartel on Sunday. The source told AFP that the OPEC will assemble experts in a “joint … Read more

Pokwang Condemns Racism on Chinese Citizens Amid nCoV Spread

Pokwang

Pokwang slammed the anti-Chinese sentiments on social media following the confirmation on the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines. This, as Pokwang (real name: Marietta Subong) reposted on Friday an open letter on her Instagram account, apologizing to Chinese tourists and citizens in China for the discrimination that they are experiencing. … Read more

DOH Waits For Risk Assessment Before Pushing Total Ban To China

DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said that the department will wait for the latest risk assessment from the World Health Organization (WHO) before pushing for a total ban on travelers from China. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the temporary travel restriction was only for travelers coming from Hubei province. Also, Duque … Read more

Oil, Stocks Tumble On Fears Coronavirus To Hurt Economy Of China

Oil

Global equity markets on Thursday tumbled, beating oil prices and inverting a closely watched bond indicator as investors worried about China. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency as the number of people who were infected by the 2019 novel coronavirus surpassed 8,100 people in 18 countries globally. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, … Read more

JUST IN: First Case of Coronavirus in Finland Confirmed!

First Case of Coronavirus in Finland

Authorities Confirm First Case of Coronavirus in Finland FIRST CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IN FINLAND – The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare confirmed the 1st case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the country. More and more cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus are adding to the records everyday. It was in December 2019 when … Read more