Italy Reports 7th Coronavirus Death, China’s NHC Says Situation In Wuhan “Still Grim And Complex”: Live Updates
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Mon, 02/24/2020
Summary:
Italy reports 7th death, 200+ confirmed cases
First cases reported in Oman, Bahrain
WHO kowtows to China in statement
Wuhan issues order to loosen lockdown, then U-turns
NHC says outbreak is fading, though situation remains “grim”
Iranian lawmaker says more than 50 deaths in Qom; officials say 12
Hong Kong bars South Koreans
more cases reported in SK
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Update (0925ET): ANSA reports a 7th death in Italy as the situation looks increasingly grim.
Here’s the latest chart:
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Update (0910ET): The coronavirus is already forcing Iranians to tweak certain practices, including their daily greetings.
New way to great each other in Middle East after #Covid_19 crisis :).
No more cheek-to-cheek kiss greetings.
Video from Iran.pic.twitter.com/rgGxnVksgb
— Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) February 24, 2020
Meanwhile, the first indications that the virus has already spread from Iran to some of its regional neighbors have already emerged: Oman has reported the first two confirmed coronavirus cases. The two cases are individuals who recently visited Iran.
This follows Bahrain reporting its first case overnight.
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