U.S. warns citizens against travel to China as virus toll tops 200

13 Sept 18:52 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. State Department issued a "Do Not Travel" advisory for China due to the novel coronavirus, escalating the warning to the highest level, comparable to Iraq and Afghanistan.
The global death toll from the virus reached 213, primarily in China's Hubei province, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global health emergency.
Despite WHO's opposition to travel restrictions, numerous international airlines halted flights to mainland China, and countries like Italy stopped all air traffic, while foreign governments continued evacuating their citizens.
China asserts it has implemented comprehensive prevention and control measures, yet the virus's rapid spread and potential economic impact are feared to be greater than previous epidemics like SARS, leading to factory closures and travel restrictions.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.