Bat scientist accused of unleashing virus
Deep in the Chinese wilderness, virologists found something unusual in the blood of people living near a mysterious cave full of bats.
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Terrifying acceleration of virus infections
The death toll from the coronavirus has seen another sharp rise over the weekend, making it more deadly than the SARS epidemic.
Coronavirus evacuees land in Australia
More than 200 passengers aboard the second Qantas evacuation flight from the coronavirus epicentre in China have landed in Darwin.
China rejects ‘aggressive, absurd’ racism
The official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party has hit back at racist attitudes towards its people after the coronavirus outbreak.
China’s chilling decision as deaths spike
Authorities in Wuhan have been ordered to round up all coronavirus infected, as the death toll rises by 69 in one day.
Fourth virus case confirmed in Queensland
A 37-year-old man has been confirmed as the fourth case of the coronavirus in Queensland, taking the Australian total to 14.
Fourth virus case confirmed in Queensland
A 37-year-old man has been confirmed as the fourth case of the coronavirus in Queensland, taking the Australian total to 14.
Second coronavirus death outside China
The coronavirus epidemic has killed another person outside China, the second person to die away from the epicentre of the deadly illness.
Seven years’ jail for sharing virus news
Chinese people are being threatened with seven years in prison if they share news on social media about the killer epidemic unfolding around them.
China widely burning virus bodies
Chinese authorities have ordered the “close by and immediate” cremation of 2019-nCoV fatalities, banning burials and funerals.
Coronavirus claims 57 lives in one day
The number of deaths from the new coronavirus in China has risen to 361, with thousands of news cases and 57 deaths in one day.
Qantas to send evacuation flight to China
Qantas is expected to send a crew to Hong Kong tonight before continuing on to Wuhan to evacuate hundreds of Australians stuck in the city.
‘Droplets’: Scary way coronavirus is spread
More information is emerging about coronavirus and how it’s being spread. Authorities are asking people to take precautions.
Wildest makeshift coronavirus masks
Resourceful Chinese citizens are fashioning coronavirus masks out of water bottles, fruit, sanitary pads and even bras as supplies dry up.
‘No Chinese allowed’: Racism surges
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a surge in racism, from violent memes and calls to “nuke China” to shops declaring, “No Chinese allowed.”
China ‘burning bodies in secret’
A disturbing new report says China is cremating bodies in secret, suggesting the official coronavirus death toll is “way too low”.
Ikea’s drastic China decision
Multinational companies including Ikea are taking urgent measures in China as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread across the country.
Seventh Australian virus case confirmed
Two more Aussies have reportedly been infected with the coronavirus in China, as the number of cases in Australia rises to seven.
Virus officially more rampant than SARS
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in China has reached 5974 — with suspected cases skyrocketing past 9000.
China tests HIV drug on coronavirus
China has requested HIV drug supplies to treat symptoms of the new, rapidly spreading coronavirus as the official death toll rises to 80.
Horror video of woman eating bat in China
A woman has been filmed devouring a bat while at a market at the centre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. WARNING: Graphic
Mystery flu appears out of nowhere
There are fears the deadly, dreaded SARS virus has returned after 30 people were struck down by a mysterious flu in China.
Teen’s make-up video banned in China
A teenage girl’s social media video has gone viral after she lured viewers in with beauty tips before launching into a powerful message.
Leaked documents expose China’s brutality
Some Chinese students are heading home to find their family has disappeared, now leaked documents reveal what government tells them is going on.
Hoon’s latest epic daredevil stunt
The world’s biggest hoon is known for his amazing and hair-raising videos performing outrageous manoeuvres in souped up cars. And his latest edition is his most epic yet.
Apple CEO’s cushy new China role
After Apple caved to China requests to stop helping Hong Kong protesters avoid police, CEO Tim Cook lands role at a Chinese school.
Apple bans app after China threat
Apple has removed an app that Hong Kong activists were relying on after an official Chinese newspaper accused the company of facilitating illegal behaviour.
China’s surprising answer to Rolls-Royce
Chinese counterfeit cars have long been the butt of jokes but one brand has a secret weapon to take on the luxury heavyweights.
China cloaks powerful new weapon
A strange-looking cloaked object has been seen in Beijing as China prepares to reveal a new weapon, but defence experts say they already know what it is.
Major breakthrough in Hong Kong crisis
The law that sparked three months of increasingly hostile protests in Hong Kong has officially been thrown on the scrap heap.
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