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Three top Communist Party leaders in city of Dali sacked for intercepting masks, while Guangdong, the second worst-hit province after Hubei, lowers its alert.
Three top Communist Party leaders in city of Dali sacked for intercepting masks, while Guangdong, the second worst-hit province after Hubei, lowers its alert.
Through quiet kindness and sudden trauma, people in Wuhan are confronting a life-altering experience.
Through quiet kindness and sudden trauma, people in Wuhan are confronting a life-altering experience.
More than 500 prisoners and guards in three provinces diagnosed with the illness.
More than 500 prisoners and guards in three provinces diagnosed with the illness.
Battles still to be fought at the epicentre of the epidemic, president says.
Battles still to be fought at the epicentre of the epidemic, president says.
Chinese scientist warns Covid-19 may become an established illness like flu as mainland reports its lowest number of new cases since Wuhan lockdown began.
Chinese scientist warns Covid-19 may become an established illness like flu as mainland reports its lowest number of new cases since Wuhan lockdown began.
WHO delegation of medical experts heading to other regions after meetings in Beijing – but will not visit the outbreak’s epicentre of Hubei.
WHO delegation of medical experts heading to other regions after meetings in Beijing – but will not visit the outbreak’s epicentre of Hubei.
Chen Qiushi and Fang Bin had become well known for their reports from the city at the centre of the Covid-19 outbreak, but both are now thought to have been taken away by the authorities.
Chen Qiushi and Fang Bin had become well known for their reports from the city at the centre of the Covid-19 outbreak, but both are now thought to have been taken away by the authorities.
People continued to gather to play mahjong despite orders aimed at preventing spread of the virus, while police have acted to stop rumours about the outbreak.
People continued to gather to play mahjong despite orders aimed at preventing spread of the virus, while police have acted to stop rumours about the outbreak.
Doctor Li Wenliang died on Friday after becoming infected while fighting the outbreak on the medical front line.
Doctor Li Wenliang died on Friday after becoming infected while fighting the outbreak on the medical front line.
Small sample of people discharged from hospital after being infected shows people in serious and critical condition can be treated, Peking University specialist says.
Small sample of people discharged from hospital after being infected shows people in serious and critical condition can be treated, Peking University specialist says.
As the Chinese government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the contagion has spread to at least 24 other countries, sickening more than 270 outside China.
As the Chinese government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the contagion has spread to at least 24 other countries, sickening more than 270 outside China.
‘We are in pain and feel regrettable that a lot of the patients … were unable to receive proper treatment,’ Hu Lishan, the deputy secretary of the Communist Party in Wuhan, says as emergency hospitals are built and researchers race to find a cure.
‘We are in pain and feel regrettable that a lot of the patients … were unable to receive proper treatment,’ Hu Lishan, the deputy secretary of the Communist Party in Wuhan, says as emergency hospitals are built and researchers race to find a cure.
Self-governed island wary of fresh infections in the two cities, while there are 3,694 confirmed new cases in mainland China, with 73 new deaths.
Self-governed island wary of fresh infections in the two cities, while there are 3,694 confirmed new cases in mainland China, with 73 new deaths.
Health authorities also warn that discovery of virus in patients’ faeces suggest that it could be another source of transmission.
Health authorities also warn that discovery of virus in patients’ faeces suggest that it could be another source of transmission.
Teams from throughout the country to be deployed to cut the number of patients reaching severe stage of illness.
Teams from throughout the country to be deployed to cut the number of patients reaching severe stage of illness.
Three makeshift facilities are under construction in Hubei, but academic says they may be substandard, and specialist centres should already be in place.
Three makeshift facilities are under construction in Hubei, but academic says they may be substandard, and specialist centres should already be in place.
The millions of people left in the closed city are finding new ways to help others and entertain themselves as they wait for the deadly outbreak to be over.
The millions of people left in the closed city are finding new ways to help others and entertain themselves as they wait for the deadly outbreak to be over.
Li Ruiqi’s mother went into a Wuhan hospital for an operation. Now she has the infection but nowhere to go for treatment.
Li Ruiqi’s mother went into a Wuhan hospital for an operation. Now she has the infection but nowhere to go for treatment.
Cai Xiang was also kicked out of the Communist Party after he was found to have maintained ‘inappropriate sexual relationships, accepted bribes and misused public funds’.
Cai Xiang was also kicked out of the Communist Party after he was found to have maintained ‘inappropriate sexual relationships, accepted bribes and misused public funds’.
Few signs of extra precautions visible in Wuhan city on Saturday despite spike in number of infections the previous day.
Few signs of extra precautions visible in Wuhan city on Saturday despite spike in number of infections the previous day.
City’s health authorities unveil raft of prevention measures to screen all travellers coming from Wuhan as WHO says no need for travel alert.
City’s health authorities unveil raft of prevention measures to screen all travellers coming from Wuhan as WHO says no need for travel alert.
Generic cancer and diabetes drugs added to procurement process, as Beijing aims to address high cost of treatment and unequal access to services.
Generic cancer and diabetes drugs added to procurement process, as Beijing aims to address high cost of treatment and unequal access to services.
Early Rain Covenant Church founder had been detained for 12 months after being picked up during overnight raids.
Early Rain Covenant Church founder had been detained for 12 months after being picked up during overnight raids.
‘Custody and education’ allows prostitutes and clients to be detained for up to two years without trial, and forced to make toys and household goods.
‘Custody and education’ allows prostitutes and clients to be detained for up to two years without trial, and forced to make toys and household goods.
Once bill is passed, the Hong Kong government will bear the cost of the extra four weeks, capped at HK$36,822 per employee.
Once bill is passed, the Hong Kong government will bear the cost of the extra four weeks, capped at HK$36,822 per employee.
Gui Congyou tells Swedish newspaper that country must face the consequences of ‘meddling’ in China’s affairs after row over human rights prize.
Gui Congyou tells Swedish newspaper that country must face the consequences of ‘meddling’ in China’s affairs after row over human rights prize.
Foreign ministry invites Ozil to see the region’s ‘stable political situation’ for himself.
Foreign ministry invites Ozil to see the region’s ‘stable political situation’ for himself.
Lawyers across the country filled in questionnaires after speaking to their clients. Abuses included detainees being beaten by guards, going hungry or being deprived of medical treatment.
Lawyers across the country filled in questionnaires after speaking to their clients. Abuses included detainees being beaten by guards, going hungry or being deprived of medical treatment.
National regulator says many imports will have ‘the lowest price in the world’ after 70 new products, including cancer drugs, are added to the country’s list of subsidised treatments.
National regulator says many imports will have ‘the lowest price in the world’ after 70 new products, including cancer drugs, are added to the country’s list of subsidised treatments.
Zhang Jun, the head of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, said courts should try to avoid formal charges and seek probation when possible.
Zhang Jun, the head of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, said courts should try to avoid formal charges and seek probation when possible.