“SEE” reviews hits of news across the world on Saturday
China reports drop in new coronavirus cases, death toll tops 1,500 in-country
China reported a major drop in new coronavirus cases Saturday to 2,641, a decline after Chinese officials began implementing measures to contain the illness and a slight increase in new deaths to 143.
The new figures bring the total number of deaths from the virus, now known as COVID-19, to 1,523 globally and 66,492 confirmed cases in the country, according to China's National Health Commission. (Fox News)
US coronavirus plan would evacuate some Americans from a quarantined cruise ship in Japan: report
Hundreds of Americans quarantined on a cruise ship docked off the coast of Yokohama, Japan, for more than a week due to a coronavirus – now called COVID-19 -- outbreak onboard will have the chance to evacuate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, according to a report. (Fox News)
Coronavirus-battling robots deployed to help fight the deadly outbreak in China
Could robots be a vital weapon in the battle against the novel coronavirus?
The outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 60,000 people worldwide and the death toll stands at more than 1,300 as of Friday. This has taxed human health care workers, doctors, and nurses.
Robots have already been deployed in some Chinese hospitals to deliver medicines and disinfect surfaces, according to media reports, and they have also been used to transport supplies in Wuhan.
(Fox News)
The adopted daughter of former top diplomat John Negroponte charged with murder in Maryland stabbing
A woman charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly stabbing in Maryland has been identified as the adopted daughter of former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Negroponte. (Fox News)
Coronavirus cases rise to more than 67,000 globally
The novel coronavirus has now infected more than 67,000 people globally, the vast majority in mainland China. The death toll is at least 1,526, including three people outside mainland China. (CNN)
Diamond Princess captain does not confirm or deny US evacuation plans
In an announcement to passengers on the virus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship this afternoon, Captain Stefano Ravera neither confirmed nor denied that the US Government is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the virus-stricken ship, which is currently docked in Yokohama, Japan. (CNN)
Travelers in Beijing are wrapping themselves in plastic to avoid getting infected
With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in mainland China, many people are locking themselves at home. And those who do go out, aren't taking any chances.
The Beijing South Railway Station today is filled with travelers wearing face masks, lab goggles, plastic ponchos, plastic visors, and other creative means of shielding themselves from potential infection. (CNN)
Prince Harry, Meghan to close Buckingham Palace office as they finalize split with the royal family
Prince Harry, Meghan to close Buckingham Palace office as they finalize split with a royal family originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.com
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to close their Buckingham Palace office as they step back from their roles as working members of the royal family, a royal source told ABC News.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as a threat to Israel
As the bunch of brightly-colored balloons floated into Gaza's evening sky, there was a piercing crackle of gunfire.
Moments earlier, the balloons had been launched by a group of masked young Palestinian men huddled near the Al-Bureij refugee camp.
They attached explosives to the weapon before setting it adrift towards Israel.
Israeli troops along the border tried to down the device, but the balloons floated on. ( Yahoo News)
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