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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2020
Page
5
The emergence of a new coronavirus named COVID-19 spurs confusion over its growth as counts hinge on symptom based tallies. China imposes city lockdowns while outside counts stay under 600. within the U.S. evacuations push toward quarantine stations. Experts chase vaccines and repurposed treatments as ships like the Diamond Princess face outbreaks.
In Manila a Catholic church sees pews half empty as worshippers avoid hand contact. Hong Kong bans public Masses for two weeks and urges online viewing. China closes temples and mosques since January 29 under party guidance to limit gatherings. The outbreak has killed over 1,500 and infected more than 67,000, with Japan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines reporting one death each. Attendance at Mass falls amid widespread fear and restrictions.
China logged 2,641 new virus cases and 1,523 deaths in 24 hours, as authorities expand anti disease rules affecting 60 million people. Wuhan access remains suspended, with restaurants and shops nationwide ordered closed while China fights the outbreak. France reports first European death a Chinese tourist from Hubei. The United States prepares to repatriate quarantined passengers from a Japanese cruise ship. WHO leaders urge intensified global preparedness and note time bought to contain the outbreak but warn against complacency.
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