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Lunar New Year is celebrated across China and in many parts of Asia and the world where Chinese communities can be found. It is often marked by time off work or school and includes family visits, meals together, and games like mahjong.
- The outbreak’s initial epicentre of Hubei relaxes its restrictions, but those returning to other parts of the country find some doors remain closed
- Citizens encounter barriers to resuming work, such as being refused permission to travel and difficulty obtaining documents to prove their health
Millions of migrant workers trapped in Hubei province are becoming increasingly frustrated as sweeping coronavirus controls prevent them from returning to work.
Millions of migrant workers trapped in Hubei province are becoming increasingly frustrated as sweeping coronavirus controls prevent them from returning to work.
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Overuse injuries in your foot arch are common for runners, but there are a few tricks to alleviate the pain and get back to training.
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Want to add a bit more support or cushion in your shoe for your next trail trip? Check out a new insole
Chibi in Hubei says it is removing internal checkpoints but residents say it is still a struggle to get around.
Chibi in Hubei says it is removing internal checkpoints but residents say it is still a struggle to get around.
US and Europe monitoring short-term delay to supplies, with antibiotics, diabetes medications, HIV drugs and ibuprofen among those heavily reliant on China.
US and Europe monitoring short-term delay to supplies, with antibiotics, diabetes medications, HIV drugs and ibuprofen among those heavily reliant on China.
No reason was given for the closure of the Shanghai facility, which released information about the virus ahead of authorities. One source at the laboratory said the closure has hampered scientists’ research when they should be ‘racing against the clock’.
No reason was given for the closure of the Shanghai facility, which released information about the virus ahead of authorities. One source at the laboratory said the closure has hampered scientists’ research when they should be ‘racing against the clock’.
Capital of Heilongjiang province, which borders Russia and is close to North Korea, facing ‘peak of the epidemic’, local Communist Party official says.
Capital of Heilongjiang province, which borders Russia and is close to North Korea, facing ‘peak of the epidemic’, local Communist Party official says.
Olympian’s son and mother-in-law also diagnosed with the disease but are recovering.
Olympian’s son and mother-in-law also diagnosed with the disease but are recovering.
One hairstylist is offering his services for those in need of a trim, while a teacher trapped in her parents’ remote village is delivering lessons online after she rigged up her own signal booster.
One hairstylist is offering his services for those in need of a trim, while a teacher trapped in her parents’ remote village is delivering lessons online after she rigged up her own signal booster.
Sun Yang trains for Tokyo 2020 at home as he awaits CAS doping verdict.
Sun Yang trains for Tokyo 2020 at home as he awaits CAS doping verdict.
Feng Chuncui, a gynaecologist from Hubei province, was diagnosed with the illness during the Lunar New Year holiday and spent weeks in quarantine.
Feng Chuncui, a gynaecologist from Hubei province, was diagnosed with the illness during the Lunar New Year holiday and spent weeks in quarantine.
It’s usually the busiest time of the year for florists, but in China ‘80 per cent of flower shops and markets have been forced to close’.
It’s usually the busiest time of the year for florists, but in China ‘80 per cent of flower shops and markets have been forced to close’.
Hong Kong’s biggest health crisis in decades is pushing home rentals further down a slippery slope, making it firmly a tenant’s market since prices began retreating from an all-time high in August.
Hong Kong’s biggest health crisis in decades is pushing home rentals further down a slippery slope, making it firmly a tenant’s market since prices began retreating from an all-time high in August.
Checkpoints, body temperature checks and restrictions on rental properties are some of the measures authorities in Beijing have introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Checkpoints, body temperature checks and restrictions on rental properties are some of the measures authorities in Beijing have introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Authorities in major centres like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have given the green light for businesses to resume operations, but advised them to remain flexible.
Authorities in major centres like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have given the green light for businesses to resume operations, but advised them to remain flexible.
Ningxi Xu, who was among the hundreds of US citizens airlifted from the city at the centre of the outbreak, will spend 14 days in quarantine in California.
Ningxi Xu, who was among the hundreds of US citizens airlifted from the city at the centre of the outbreak, will spend 14 days in quarantine in California.
Sarah Pemberton survives the notorious HK4TUC on her third attempt by making her mind a pleasant place to be for three days
Sarah Pemberton survives the notorious HK4TUC on her third attempt by making her mind a pleasant place to be for three days
An official said Jakarta would help Chinese visitors with visas if they did not want to return yet.
An official said Jakarta would help Chinese visitors with visas if they did not want to return yet.
Yang Feifei is one four women to survive the infamous HK4TUC, but just a week before the run she did not finish the Hong Kong 100.
Yang Feifei is one four women to survive the infamous HK4TUC, but just a week before the run she did not finish the Hong Kong 100.
Economist says allowing people to return to their jobs after extended Lunar New Year holiday is crucial for both economy and fighting outbreak.
Economist says allowing people to return to their jobs after extended Lunar New Year holiday is crucial for both economy and fighting outbreak.
Some residents of the coastal Chinese province are being locked inside their homes while others must present a ‘passport’ to go out every two days for supplies.
Some residents of the coastal Chinese province are being locked inside their homes while others must present a ‘passport’ to go out every two days for supplies.
Virginie Goethals survives the epic HK4TUC and loves the experience so much it was a holiday from her work with refugees.
Virginie Goethals survives the epic HK4TUC and loves the experience so much it was a holiday from her work with refugees.
China’s booming food delivery industry is seeing fewer orders of cooked meals, with more customers opting to order groceries instead to reduce contact with couriers.
China’s booming food delivery industry is seeing fewer orders of cooked meals, with more customers opting to order groceries instead to reduce contact with couriers.
President makes first public appearance since January 28 to say that measures taken to control outbreak are working, welcome Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Beijing.
President makes first public appearance since January 28 to say that measures taken to control outbreak are working, welcome Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Beijing.
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, which had killed nearly 500 people in mainland China by Wednesday, the Lunar New Year holiday had been extended.
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, which had killed nearly 500 people in mainland China by Wednesday, the Lunar New Year holiday had been extended.
Carmaker Hyundai has shut its Korean plants because of a parts shortage, while Disney is preparing for two months of park closures as companies warn coronavirus outbreak may hit their financial results.
Carmaker Hyundai has shut its Korean plants because of a parts shortage, while Disney is preparing for two months of park closures as companies warn coronavirus outbreak may hit their financial results.
57 buildings in residential community of 130,000 people get ‘fever’ tag after mass feast on January 19.
57 buildings in residential community of 130,000 people get ‘fever’ tag after mass feast on January 19.
Life in Handan city, some 800km from the coronavirus epicentre, has virtually ground to a halt amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak and strict government controls.
Life in Handan city, some 800km from the coronavirus epicentre, has virtually ground to a halt amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak and strict government controls.
Economically speaking, Covid-19 is far more deadly than 2003’s Sars. This time around, a worst-case scenario threatens financial collapse, foreign exodus and large-scale bankruptcy.
If China’s best case scenario is that the virus will go away by April, pressing on with the political events in March would send a message that politics is above people. Far better to delay.
There will be a heavy price to pay if Hong Kong’s response to the disease turns out to have been too little, too late
The government has been criticised for leaving the police to handle protesters instead of finding a political solution. Now, Carrie Lam must not put health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak at more risk than absolutely necessary.
Medical professionals and the government might have their differences but finger-pointing is of no help; rather they must work together to defeat this deadly new disease.
The rat, for all it symbolises and represents, can give hope and determination for what would seem a challenging year
China has come a long way since the Sars outbreak but there are questions about whether it initially downplayed the crisis.