More than 9,320 people infected globally, as WHO director says decision comes amid concern for countries with weaker health systemsWHO declares coronavirus a global health emergencyHow does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?Disabled teenager in China dies alone after relatives quarantinedShare your stories 1.28am GMT On Thursday, China’s Football Association cancelled all domestic games at all levels, in a response to the coronavirus. China’s national women’s team are in Australia to play Olympic qualifiers, but have been in quarantine in Brisbane as a result of the virus. Football Federation Australia on Friday confirmed the team will begin their qualifying tournament against Taiwan in Sydney on 6 February and will play the Australian team on 12 February. You can read the full story here. 1.20am GMT Poorer nations suffer most from global health crises, says Dr Claude Posala, an eye surgeon in Solomon Islands. His country has recently suffered a terrible measles outbreak. He says Pacific nations have watched news out of Wuhan in panic and need help to combat it. Related: Poorer countries suffer most from global health crises, we need help to handle coronavirus | Dr Claude Posala Continue reading…
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