Bloc's health commissioner calls for vigilance, says much remains unknown after meeting officials in Italy, which has seen large number of cases of contagion

China reports lowest daily number of fatalities in 3 weeks, all in Hubei province epicenter; Japan plays down assertion by International Olympic Committee that games in danger

WHO chief says spread of COVID-19 disease not yet a pandemic, but rapid outbreaks iItaly, Iran and elsewhere show how quickly situation can change

Outbreak makes travel to Japan difficult, forcing cancellation or postponement of qualifying events, with billions in investments on the line, but situation may be better in July

Optimistic data indicates new infections falling since early this month; there is 'clearer picture of the outbreak, how it’s developing and where it’s headed,' says WHO chief

Death toll in China from new coronavirus hits 259; Beijing slams US travel restrictions on foreigners who recently visited there

Disease has killed 170 people in China and spread to more than 15 countries; 'We must all act together now to limit further spread,' says head of world health body

In step seen as unprecedented, city of 11 million sealed after coronavirus causes 17 deaths; millions travel for Lunar New Year, one of world's largest annual migrations of people

Officials advise those visiting Wuhan to stay away from animal markets and those who have respiratory disease; doctor confirms human-to-human transmission

Resident of Gaza City says Palestinians leaving coastal enclave because of lack of jobs; World Health Organization official says doctors departing Strip at increasing rate