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We've long known about the dangers of a wild animal virus leaping the species gap and ravaging humans and so have the Chinese. 

A new 15-minute COVID-19 test has been launched in Thailand aimed at increasing the number of people being screened for the deadly virus and easing the burden on the health system.

In northern Italy thousands of medical staff are getting sick fighting the coronavirus pandemic and dozens have died - but far to the south, they have had time to prepare.

Donald Trump has warned Americans to expect a "painful two weeks" as coronavirus deaths in the US peak - before suggesting people wear scarves as face masks in the fight against the virus.

The number of people who have died in the US after testing positive for coronavirus has risen to 3,393, surpassing China's 3,305 reported fatalities.

A 12-year-old Belgian girl has become the youngest known person in Europe to die after contracting coronavirus.

A Briton is among four people to have died on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship that is at the centre of a dispute with the US over whether passengers will be allowed off.

Europe's hardest-hit nation, Italy, has reached 100,000 cases of coronavirus and recorded more deaths than any other country.

Brazil's president has refused to extend the country's coronavirus quarantine measures because of job losses and the impact on the poor.

The Malaysian government's department for women has apologised after it released a series of online posters telling women how to keep their men happy during the COVID-19 lockdown.