Indians in Wuhan: Strict lockdown, social distancing only ways to fight virus

India evacuated about 700 Indians and foreigners through two special Air India flights

China: 30 new coronavirus cases; 9 Wuhan districts 'low-risk'

Fourty seven new asymptomatic cases were also reported.

Fourteen frontline workers in Central China's Hubei Province, including "whistleblower" doctor Li Wenliang, were identified as martyrs

South Korea said about half of the new cases came from the densely populous Seoul, where imported cases have been on the rise

The country has also witnessed 31 deaths from the infection

Alek Sigley was forced to read out a videoed "letter of apology" dictated by his captors before being released

Pak Myong, director of anti-epidemic department of the North's Central Emergency, insisted that the efforts had been completely successful

Huanan Seafood Market in China's Wuhan is believed to be the epicentre of coronavirus

So far 25 people died due to the disease, while 52 recovered. Another 12 were in critical condition at various hospitals

Growth in the developing East Asia and Pacific, is projected to slow to 2.1 per cent in the baseline