Closure of schools in Hong Kong have been extended until March 16, as authorities try to reduce the risk of the Covid-19 spreading.
They've also told overseas students studying in the city that there was no rush to return, with many schools already switching to online classes.
Meanwhile, public sector workers have also been allowed to work from home until February 23.
The news comes as Hubei reported a record rise in the death toll, with the flu-like virus killing 242 people on Wednesday.
Israeli airstrikes on south Lebanon's Nabatieh injure 24
Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh, a major town in southern Lebanon, injured 24 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Judge temporarily pauses Trump's freeze on grants, loans
A US judge on Tuesday temporarily paused part of the Trump administration's sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, granting a win to advocacy groups who said the policy would be devastating.
At least 15 killed in stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival
At least 15 people were killed, with many more injured, in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival in north India's Uttar Pradesh state on Wednesday, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip.
Plane catches fire at Busan airport in South Korea
An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country's south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said.
Indian state studies plan to ban petrol, diesel vehicles in Mumbai
The western Indian state of Maharashtra has formed a panel to study a proposal to ban petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai city amid worsening air quality and only allow electric or gas driven vehicles, it said in an order.
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