One suspected Coronavirus death in Karnataka; samples taken for test says Health Commissioner
A man in Karnataka's Kalaburagi who was suspected to be infected with Coronavirus dies, the government announced on Wednesday (March 11).
Mar 11, 2020, 13:47 PM IST
COVID-19: Health Ministry confirms 4 more cases; total number rises to 47 in India
The places in India where positive cases of coronavirus have been reported include - Pune, Bengaluru, Punjab, Jaipur, Agra, Kerala, Jammu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Ladakh and Tamil Nadu.
Mar 09, 2020, 22:55 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: Indian Air Force's C17 leaves for Iran to evacuate stranded Indians
While no details have been given how many Indians will be brought back, the number could be 100 but can increase.
Mar 09, 2020, 21:16 PM IST
India, Iran resume flight operations to bring back 1000 Indians stuck in coronavirus-hit country
According to a latest AFP report, there have been 42 new fatalities raising the toll to 237 deaths due to the epidemic in Iran.
Mar 09, 2020, 16:42 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: GJEPC postpones international gem, jewellery show in Jaipur
Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has rescheduled its international gem and jewellery show in Jaipur from April to July on account of coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the council has said due to concerns related to the global coronavirus outbreak, they have decided to postpone the dates to July 18-20, 2020.
Mar 09, 2020, 16:29 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak may cause USD 3 billion revenue loss for airports
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific also urged regulators and governments to implement well-defined adjustments and relief measures tailored to suit local-level contexts.
Mar 09, 2020, 16:19 PM IST
3 new Coronavirus cases found positive in India; 2 in Ladakh, 1 in Tamil Nadu, total count reaches 34
All the three individuals are said to be stable and treatment is underway.
Mar 07, 2020, 19:19 PM IST
Drinking alcohol will not protect you from COVID-19, WHO quashes rumours
The WHO also revealed that taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease and cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in China or any country reporting COVID-19 cases.
Mar 07, 2020, 16:02 PM IST
Two people in Punjab test positive for Coronavirus
Two Indians who returned this week from coronavirus-hit Italy were preliminary diagnosed positive for the disease and they have been hospitalised in Amritsar city since their arrival, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said here on Saturday.
Mar 07, 2020, 14:17 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: Japan asks India to reconsider visa suspensions
Japan has asked India to reconsider the suspension of visas that was imposed over outbreak fears. On March 3, India had issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all visas, including visas on arrival for nationals of four countries -- Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan.
Mar 07, 2020, 08:49 AM IST
Australian newspaper prints blank papers to deal with toilet paper crisis
The 24-second long video has gone viral now and has over 3,23,100 views and has got 1,800 retweets till March 6 evening.
Mar 06, 2020, 23:45 PM IST
Deaths in Singapore 'inevitable' as coronavirus spreads globally: Minister
Praised by the World Health Organisation for its efforts to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, Singapore warned on Friday that deaths in the city state would become "inevitable" as a global pandemic emerges.
Mar 06, 2020, 14:13 PM IST
Coronavirus in India: MHA puts six states on alert, number of positive cases at 29
Globally, the number of people infected is more than 98,000 and more than 3,300 people have lost their lives.
Mar 06, 2020, 06:55 AM IST
India taking necessary measures to prevent coronavirus spread: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan claimed that his ministry was constantly reviewing the evolving scenario and also the Cabinet Secretary was taking regular reviews with all related ministries
Mar 05, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
Scientists in China detect two main coronavirus strains affecting humans
Scientists in China studying the coronavirus outbreak said they had found two main types of the disease could be causing infections.
Mar 05, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
Allow employees with flu-like symptoms to work from home: Karnataka govt advises companies
The Karnataka government has advised city-based companies to allow their employees to work from home if they have flu-like symptoms.
Mar 05, 2020, 10:37 AM IST
Hong Kong coronavirus patient's dog could be first human-to-animal transmission: Experts
Animal health experts said on Wednesday the quarantined dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong could be the first case of human-to-animal transmission, although they cautioned the matter remained under investigation.
Mar 05, 2020, 10:29 AM IST
Coronavirus scare in India: What we know so far
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, in a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday (March 4, 2020) informed that as many as 28 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in India.
Mar 04, 2020, 14:15 PM IST
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to chair emergency meet in Delhi on Coronavirus
The meeting will be held at 11 am in Nirman Bhavan. After the meeting, the media will be informed about the preparations undertaken by the government.
Mar 04, 2020, 08:59 AM IST
World Bank announces up to $12 billion in immediate funds for coronavirus
The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion (9.38 billion pounds) in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus virus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to some 80 countries.
Mar 04, 2020, 07:12 AM IST
