Coronavirus around the world – March 24: NYC becomes new COVID-19 epicenter, U.S. first lady tests negative

The world is now in a battle against the common threat of COVID-19, a disease caused by a previously unknown coronavirus that has spread to over 180 countries and regions.

The following are the updates on the contagious illness.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday prohibiting price gouging and hoarding of medical supplies deemed critical amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Trump said the presidential decree would “prohibit the hoarding of vital medical equipment and supplies, such as hand sanitizers, face masks, and personal protective equipment.” He was speaking at a White House press briefing later in the day.
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Coronavirus – Hungary confirmed infections up at 187, death toll rises to 8
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WUHAN — Wuhan, the Chinese city hardest hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak, will lift outbound travel restrictions from April 8 after over two months of lockdown, local authorities said Tuesday.

People in Wuhan will be allowed to leave the city and Hubei Province, where Wuhan is the capital, if they hold a green health code, meaning no contact with any infected or suspected COVID-19 cases, according to a circular issued by the provincial COVID-19 control headquarters.

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DHAKA, — Bangladesh has cancelled passenger trains as the country strives to prevent the COVID-19 from spreading locally.

On Tuesday morning the Bangladesh Railway suspended operation of 257 local, mail and commuter trains.
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SHANGHAI — Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport will suspend all international flights and flights to and from Hong Kong, Macao and the Taiwan from Wednesday to buck the rising trend of imported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, local authorities said Tuesday.

All relevant flights will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport will function as an alternate airport.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Chinese companies have stepped up efforts to help fight COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia with fresh donations of medical supplies.

China Communications Construction Company, the main contractor of Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, donated an assortment of medical supplies to aid Malaysia on Tuesday in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The wave of illegal migration is a very serious health risk, says Orbán cabinet
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BEIJING — The Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix, originally planned to be held on June 7, has been postponed.