China Halts Transportation Out Of Wuhan To Contain Coronavirus. Could It Backfire?
Experts say China's move is unprecedented. Here's why they're opposed.
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Tanker Plane Fighting Australia's Bushfires Crashes, Killing U.S. Crew Of 3
The crash occurred south of the capital, Canberra, as Australia continues battling massive fires that have scorched a Pennsylvania-size section of the country.
MAP: Confirmed Cases Of Wuhan Coronavirus
A look at the cities, provinces and countries where the newly identified Wuhan coronavirus has spread.
The Scene In Wuhan, Where Transportation Is Restricted Due To Viral Outbreak
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times reporter Chris Buckley who is in Wuhan, China — the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
News Brief: Impeachment Trial, China Coronavirus, Rohingya Ruling
Opening statements continue in the president's impeachment trial. A Chinese city suspends public transportation over the coronavirus. And, a court approves measures to protect Myanmar's Rohingya.
International Court Rules On Rohingya Genocide Case
The International Court of Justice in the Hague on Thursday approved emergency measures to protect Myanmar's Muslim minority Rohingya. Gambia has accused Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya.
Newly Identified Coronavirus Has Killed 17 People, Chinese Health Officials Say
The virus, known as 2019-nCoV, was discovered last month in the central city of Wuhan. It has since spread to other parts of China, and isolated cases are reported in Japan, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Why 'Wet Markets' Persisted In China Despite Disease And Hygiene Concerns
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Zhenzhong Si, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo, about why China's "wet markets" remain popular despite public health concerns tied to disease outbreaks.
How Does Wuhan Coronavirus Compare With MERS, SARS And The Common Cold?
The virus that has emerged in China is part of a family known as coronaviruses. Here's how some of the best-known coronaviruses compare with this newly identified member of the viral family.
Public Transport In Wuhan Suspended Due To Coronavirus Concerns
It's the most dramatic change in the wake of the newly discovered virus, which has so far infected some 500 individuals and killed 17. Will it help stem the outbreak?