Closure of schools in Hong Kong have been extended until March 16, as authorities try to reduce the risk of the Covid-19 spreading.
They've also told overseas students studying in the city that there was no rush to return, with many schools already switching to online classes.
Meanwhile, public sector workers have also been allowed to work from home until February 23.
The news comes as Hubei reported a record rise in the death toll, with the flu-like virus killing 242 people on Wednesday.
Lebanese government must fulfill commitment to disarm Hezbollah, says Israeli Defence Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday the Lebanese government must fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah and remove it from southern Lebanon, as Israel continued to intermittently attack the group in the south of the country.
UK train stabbings injure ten, police arrest two suspects
Ten people are in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England on Saturday, and two men were arrested in what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an "appalling incident".
Tanzania's Hassan declared landslide winner in election marred by violence
Tanzania's electoral commission declared on Saturday that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had won, with nearly 98 per cent of the votes, an election that set off violent protests across the country this week.
Vietnam's ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
Residents of Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An began cleaning up on Saturday as floodwaters receded after days of torrential rain that caused deadly flooding and widespread damage across the central region.
Indian temple stampede kills nine, injures several
A stampede at a temple in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh killed at least nine people early on Saturday, government officials said, with several injured.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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