Australia was drained of masks for China
A Chinese government-backed company amassed Australia’s supplies of masks, hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes and shipped them to China.
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Gucci to provide millions of masks
The luxury group who owns labels including Gucci and YSL announced they’ll transform their factories into mask manufacturers and will import more from China.
Truth about China’s virus ‘recovery’
Wuhan recorded no new virus cases in the most recent 24-hour reporting period – but is this “miraculous” recovery too good to be true?
Fears over second wave of virus cases
The threat of a second mass wave of coronavirus cases has emerged after new cases were detected in several nations overnight.
Iran’s coronavirus boast backfires
Iran bragged the coronavirus wouldn’t be a problem and even exported face masks. Now it’s the deadliest spot outside China.
Driver’s river plunge minutes after passing test
WATCH: A phone obsessed man has driven his newly registered car into a Chinese river minutes after passing his driver’s test.
China knew about virus before outbreak
Weeks before cities were locked down and the coronavirus spread around the world, Chinese labs found the virus and they knew it was dangerous.
China’s surreal virus hospital claims
China has rejected reports of brutal conditions at its makeshift coronavirus hospitals, insisting patients “eat steak” and dance with doctors.
Tested: Impressive new cut-price SUV
Chinese cars have come on leaps and bounds in the past few years and their sales are rising accordingly. And the newest addition to Australian showrooms might be the best Chinese-built car yet.
China’s ‘vile’ virus move exposed
China has been labelled “extremely evil” as evidence mounts it has been “weaponising” the coronavirus event against its enemies.
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.
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.
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