Coronavirus Pandemic | Live Updates on Covid-19 – Part 1

12:18 PM, February 14, 2020 (ET)

Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says the affected person is a foreigner who had been put into isolation at the hospital. The health ministry said in a statement that it had immediately informed the World Health Organization and had taken all necessary preventative measures. The case marks the first confirmed case of the disease in Africa.

7:12 AM, February 14, 2020 (ET)

The Indian Embassy tweeted about the Indian Nationals On-Board the Quarantined Cruise Ship Diamond Princess at Japan and attached the health bulletin in the tweet, which said: “As of 14 February 2020, altogether 218 people have tested positive for COVID-19, including 3 (three) Indian crew members. All 2018 people including Indian nationals have been taken to hospitals for further treatment and quarantine.” All three Indians are undergoing treatment and their health conditions are reportedly improving. It also emphasized that it is continuously in touch with the Japanese authorities to check on the Indian nationals.

5:32 AM, February 14, 2020 (ET)

Even as the first passengers of the Diamond Princess ship made their exit after testing negative, Reuters reports states that China will grow at its slowest rate since the global financial crisis this quarter.

5:42 AM, February 14, 2020  (ET)

Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee that the 2020 Games will not be waylaid by the virus that is spreading from neighboring China. WHO also told IOC that there is no case for cancelling the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The 17-day Tokyo Olympics event is due to start on July 24.