Flight delaysThe United States was also trying to organize a rescue mission. Death toll climbsDespite the unprecedented measures, the virus has showed little sign of slowing down. President Donald Trump said the United States has offered Beijing "any help that is necessary" in combatting the virus. But the United States, Turkey and Germany were among nations urging their citizens to "reconsider" all travel to China. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus travelled to Beijing this week for discussions with Chinese officials to coordinate on the crisis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 28, 2020 02:43 UTC