BBC: China pneumonia outbreak: COVID-19 Global Pandemic
China pneumonia outbreak: Mystery virus probed in Wuhan
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a mysterious viral pneumonia which has infected dozens of people in the central city of Wuhan.
A total of 44 cases have been confirmed so far, 11 of which are considered "severe", officials said on Friday.
The outbreak has prompted Singapore and Hong Kong to bring in screening processes for travellers from the city.
It comes amid online f
Majestic Princess cruise with 800 COVID-19 patients set to dock in Sydney
Hundreds of people with COVID-19 will disembark from a cruise ship in Sydney this morning.
There are an estimated 800 COVID-19 patients among the 3300 guests and 1300 crew on board the Majestic Princess, which ends its journey in Sydney about 6am.
NSW Health last night said the cruise company would be responsible for "assisting passengers with COVID-19 to make safe onward travel arrangements".