A British man who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died after being infected with coronavirus, Japanese authorities said today, making him the first Briton to die of the illness. The man was among 78 Britons quarantined on the cruise liner which became one of the world’s largest clusters of virus cases … Read more
The coronavirus is sending the world into a panic and hackers are using it as bait to steal people’s personal data. Security experts have discovered cybercriminals are sending emails with a malicious strain of software disguised as information about the outbreak. The emails, discovered in Japan, claim the virus has spread like wildfire throughout the … Read more
Japanese woman in her 70s becomes the fifth Diamond Princess passenger to die after attempt to contain a coronavirus outbreak on board failed By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 10:08 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 10:22 GMT, 28 February 2020 A woman who was quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast … Read more
Japan’s Olympic torch relay may be scaled back because of the coronavirus outbreak, organisers admitted today amid growing doubts about the Games. The symbolic torch is due to arrive in Japan next month before it is taken on a 121-day journey through some of the country’s most famous landmarks. Chief executive Toshiro Muto says the … Read more
Around 14 per cent of coronavirus patients tested positive a second time in one Chinese region despite being given the all clear. A health official in Guangdong Province told The New York Times that the patients had been discharged from hospital after testing negative for the virus but then fell ill again later. It follows reports in Japan of … Read more
Drones are flying underground in Japan to inspect parts of the Tokyo Metro’s sprawling subway tunnels that are difficult for people to see The remote-controlled 2.5 pound (1.15kg) drone is encased in a plastic sphere This 8.5-inch wide casing protects the machine from any potential damage Fitted with cameras it searches for signs of damage … Read more
Shinzo Abe has ordered all schools to close The Japanese prime minister has today ordered the closure of all schools in the country for a month in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. Shinzo Abe said: ‘The government considers the health and safety of children above anything else. ‘We request all primary, junior high … Read more
The London stock market fell to a 13-month low today as coronavirus fears continue to grip investors with shares also slumping across Asia. The FTSE 100 index of the UK’s biggest listed companies has now fallen more than 7 per cent in the past four days, and fell 2.6 per cent in early trading on Thursday. The losses mirrored … Read more
Japanese tour bus worker who recovered from coronavirus tests positive for it AGAIN Female tour guide maybe first person to catch the virus after being cleared The 40-year-old woman was working in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak Government officials in Osaka believe this is the first incident of this type By Stephen Delahunty For Mailonline and … Read more
Britain’s oldest man today said he could not believe it when he was told he was now the oldest in the world – but added he wouldn’t bother celebrating. Bob Weighton, who is 111, admitted he was taken aback when his grandson last night broke the news to him that he had inherited the title … Read more