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KLM apologizes after airliner crew"s coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 14th, 2020

Two charts show how the coronavirus outbreaks differ between the US and South Korea

David Ryder/Getty Images South Korea and the US reported their first coronavirus cases on the.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 17th, 2020

South Korea reports 107 new coronavirus cases, total 8,086: KCDC

South Korea reported more recoveries from the coronavirus than new infections on Saturday for the second day is a row, as a downward trend in daily cases raised hopes that Asia's biggest epidemic outside China may be slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2020

Bulgaria bans travel to Iran, raises risk on travels to 11 countries

Bulgaria's foreign ministry on Friday banned all travel to Iran and advised Bulgarians to cancel all non-urgent travel to Spain and South Korea in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2020

North Korea had military forces on lockdown for 30 days over coronavirus - U.S. general

North Korea had its military forces on lockdown for about 30 days and in one instance did not fly a plane for 24 days, even though it has not confirmed any cases of coronavirus, the head of U.S. forces in South Korea said on Friday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2020

South Korea reports more recoveries than coronavirus cases for the first time

South Korea reported more recoveries from the coronavirus than new infections on Friday for the first time since its outbreak emerged in January, as a downward trend in daily cases raised hopes that Asia's biggest epidemic outside China may be slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2020

One chart shows how the coronavirus is more deadly than the flu even in South Korea, where the COVID-19 death rate is low

Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images The novel coronavirus is far more deadly than the seasonal flu. A comparison of the most recent death rates in South Korea from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and death rates from la.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 12th, 2020

Uber is strongly recommending that employees in the US and many international offices work remotely through April 6 to limit spread of coronavirus (UBER)

REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Uber has encouraged its US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and South Korea-based employees to work remotely through April 6 to limit the spread of COVID-19, the corona.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 11th, 2020

Coronavirus death rates in South Korea reinforce a frightening pattern of how the disease affects older people

JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images Data from the South Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rein.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 11th, 2020

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Dow Plunges Over 1300 Points As WHO Declares COVID-19 A Pandemic

Toward the end of trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 5.44% to 23,656.01 while the NASDAQ fell 4.91% to 7,934.22. The S&P also fell, dropping 5.07% to 2,736.13. South Korea confirmed a total of 7,755 coronavirus cases, while Italy reported a tota.....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaMar 11th, 2020

Adidas estimates coronavirus may slice $1 billion off revenue

Adidas AG forecast first-quarter sales in China will fall by 800 million euros to 1 billion euros ($908 million to $1.1 billion) because of the coronavirus and said that business is slowing in Japan and South Korea......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 11th, 2020

Mid-Day Market Update: Stitch Fix Tumbles On Weak Guidance; Cypress Semiconductor Shares Surge

Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.60% to 23994.97 while the NASDAQ rose 1.16% to 8,042.59. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.88% to 2,770.66. South Korea confirmed 131 new coronavirus ca.....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaMar 10th, 2020

Samsung Display asks Vietnam not to quarantine 700 engineers from virus-hit South Korea

Samsung Display, a supplier for Samsung Electronics and Apple, has asked Vietnam to exempt 700 engineers from coronavirus-hit South Korea from a mandatory quarantine, saying they need to prepare for the production of screens for new smartphones......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 10th, 2020

More than 100 airlines have canceled flights beyond China as the coronavirus spreads globally — here"s the full list

Reuters/Aly Song As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreads globally, airlines are canceling routes beyond Chinese territory both as a precaution and to stop the spread of the virus.  Iran and South Korea are among the top countries where airlines .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 9th, 2020

Markets Implode, Coronavirus Cases In Europe & US Explode, As Outbreak Slows In South Korea: Live Updates

Markets Implode, Coronavirus Cases In Europe & US Explode, As Outbreak Slows In South Korea: Live Updates Since we checked in last on Sunday evening, hundreds .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 9th, 2020

A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Plummet; Crude Oil Down Over 20%

Pre-open movers U.S. stock futures traded lower in early pre-market trade. South Korea confirmed 96 new coronavirus cases, while mainland China reported.....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaMar 9th, 2020

This "isn"t Mad Max," Australian police say after 3 women get into a brawl while panic-buying toilet paper during coronavirus epidemic

Nine News Media/Twitter Police in New South Wales, Australia, are urging people to not give in to violence amid the global coronavirus outbreak. Three women got into a fight over toilet paper, complete with.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 7th, 2020

At least 95 airlines have canceled flights beyond China as the coronavirus spreads globally — here"s the full list

Reuters/Aly Song As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreads globally, airlines are canceling routes beyond Chinese territory both as a precaution and to stop the spread of the virus.  Iran and South Korea are among the top countries where airlines .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 7th, 2020

U.S. sailor confirmed with coronavirus in Italy

A U.S. sailor deployed to Naples, Italy, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the U.S. military said on Saturday, in the second confirmed case among U.S. forces following another in South Korea. .....»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 7th, 2020

South Korea"s coronavirus cases climb above 7,000, most cases traced to church

South Korea's coronavirus cases jumped above 7,000 on Saturday, up by 448 from the previous day, with more than half of the total number linked to a secretive church at the center of the country's outbreak, health authorities said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 7th, 2020

South Korea"s coronavirus cases rise to 6,767 with most cases traced to church

South Korea's coronavirus cases rose to 6,767 on Saturday, up by 174 from late Friday, with more than 60% of the total cases linked to a secretive church at the center of the country's outbreak, health authorities said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 7th, 2020