Number of infected passengers and crew now around 130; unknown if Israelis among those diagnosed

Israelis who have fever, respiratory problems and visited China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or Macau in previous 14 days must seek medical help

Unknown if Israelis among those diagnosed; mainland China death toll hits 636, including medic who got in trouble with communist country for sounding early warning about the virus

Death toll soars to 563, with over 28,000 infections; thousands of travelers on vessels off Hong Kong and Japan quarantined

Travelers quarantined in cabins as Carnival Princess lingers following the discovery of 10 infected passengers; Foreign Ministry says no Israelis thought to be infected

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares 'people's war' on epidemic, threatens punishment for those who neglect their duties

'Securing safety of vessels related to Japan is an important duty of the government,' PM Abe says as Takanami ship departs for rare overseas mission

Carlos Ghosn, wanted for financial offenses, reportedly fled in a private jet to Turkey, then continued to his native Lebanon where he entered legally

Destroyer and patrol aircraft will not join US-led coalition or patrol Strait of Hormuz, but seek to protect oil shipments in Gulf of Oman and elsewhere

Rouhani-Abe meeting reportedly set for later this month; Tehran and Tokyo have traditionally had friendly relations