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China virus spread slows drastically, but doubt remains

Bloomberg While infections in the rest of the world accelerate, the coronavirus epidemic is showing signs of easing at its center — China — with new cases slowing dramatically and recoveries gathering pace. Still, doubt remains over whether the government’s statistics show the full picture. On March 3, China reported 119 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the lowest number ...

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Emission curbs help Thailand’s jet-fuel firm tackle virus impact

Bloomberg Thailand’s top provider of jet refueling services said its goal of greener business operations will help cushion the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, which is hurting demand by stalling tourism. The firm, Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services, is building a 586-kilometrepipeline from central to northern Thailand to transport oil products for automobiles and industry. The connection is expected to be ...

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Virus takes aim at $1.7tn industry as tourists stay home

Bloomberg On Lake Como in northern Italy, spring normally spells the return of the tourists. The likes of George Clooney descend on waterfront villas, couples wander the cobbled streets and design fairs fill hotel rooms with well-heeled travellers. This year, because of the coronavirus, hoteliers are wondering whether the visitors will come at all. Hotels in the area saw more ...

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