Confirmed coronavirus victims rise to 17,000, 361 dead – almost all in China

Beijing reported on Monday that the number of confirmed victims of coronavirus has risen to 17,205 with 361 dead, all but one fatality in China. Outside China there are more than 150 confirmed cases and one fatality in the Philippines. Several countries have denied entry to foreign visitors who were recently been to China, grounded flights to the mainland and some are evacuating citizens. El Al, like several foreign carriers. has halted flights to China and Israel’s Health Minister Yaakov Litzman last Thursday prohibited incoming flights from China from landing. Israelis returning from China were ordered to stay home for two weeks until the risk of infection passes. The disease and measures for preventing its spread are having major economic ramifications in China and the many countries in trade and other relations with Beijing.

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6 thoughts on “Confirmed coronavirus victims rise to 17,000, 361 dead – almost all in China

  • Feb 3, 2020 @ 12:35 at 12:35
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    What about importing goods from china?
    Better halt all shipments to be sure not to import the virus

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    • Feb 4, 2020 @ 21:36 at 21:36
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      There is a Distinct Possibility that this Virus will topple the Communists Elitist that Control China’s Trillions & Deserve Removal!

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  • Feb 3, 2020 @ 15:05 at 15:05
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    confirmed Moronavirus victims – the whole Arab League with 22 member countries and four observers.

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  • Feb 3, 2020 @ 16:32 at 16:32
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    I am making a good MONEY (500$ to 700$ / hr )online on my Ipad .Do not go to office.I do not claim to be others,I yoy will call yourself after doing this JOB,It’s a REAL job.Will be very lucky to refer to this….. Read more

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  • Feb 4, 2020 @ 16:57 at 16:57
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    atheism state religion; no clean food laws, no rest, no hope; life is cheap in china.

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  • Feb 4, 2020 @ 20:19 at 20:19
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    @walter – They eat bats, rats, snakes, anything. Which compounds the risks of mutation and infection. Anyone reading Leviticus is killed for their organs.

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