Corona Virus

Facebook to ban misleading ads about coronavirus

The disease, believed to have originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has killed more than 2,700 people

China toll leaps past 1,600 as first death reported outside Asia

More than 68,000 people have now been infected in China from a virus that emerged in central Hubei province in December before spreading across the country and some two dozen countries.

Hackers exploit coronavirus hype to spread computer viruses

Cyberattackers are manipulating people’s fears surrounding the coronavirus to steal sensitive personal information.

Built in 10 days, China's coronavirus hospital takes first patients

The Wuhan treatment centre marks the second time Chinese leaders have responded to a new disease by building specialised hospitals almost overnight.