A new 1,000-bed hospital to treat coronavirus patients is set to open in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, on Monday.
The Huoshenshan hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and ventilation and was built in just eight days.
A second 1,600-bed hospital is currently under construction in Wuhan and will be completed on February 5.
The flu-like has killed 361 people and infected more than 17,000 in China.
EU plans social media ban for under-13s
The European Union plans to prevent children under the age of 13 from using social media as part of a gradual approach to strengthening protection against risks associated with digital platforms.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside
Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 Palestinians and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials, PLO members
The US State Department said on Wednesday it would extend visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition
Canada, seeking to diversify its defense ties away from the United States, has formally applied to join the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force military coalition, Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said on Wednesday.
Former Philippines leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time in 18 months
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
