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  5 frequently asked questions on Coronavirus answered

  Fyi | March 01, 2020 12:47 IST

  Coronavirus, one of the deadliest epidemic has so far claimed close to 3,000 lives with over 84,000 confirmed cases, has become a challenge for the world. Take a look at the most frequently asked questions related to the deadly virus to prepare yourself to fight the disease.

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  China coronavirus death toll reaches 2,870; confirmed cases nearing 80,000

  World | March 01, 2020 10:28 IST

  China's coronavirus death toll climbed to 2,870 with 35 new deaths, while the confirmed cases increased to 79,824 even as the infections outside the worst-hit Hubei province dropped with only three positive cases reported in a single day, continuing the trend of slowdown in the rest of the country, health officials said Sunday.

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  In a first, free chicken mela to dispel 'coronavirus' rumours

  India | March 01, 2020 9:52 IST

  A full plate of chicken dishes for Rs 30 may sound unbelievable but it was a dream come true for chicken lovers in Gorakhpur. The Poultry Farm Association on Saturday organised this Chicken Mela to dispel rumours that the bird is a carrier of Coronavirus.

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  Kunming Plateau Half Marathon postponed due to coronavirus

  World | February 29, 2020 15:44 IST

  The 2020 Kunming Plateau Half Marathon, originally set to take place on March 28 in the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan province, has been postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic.

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  Low levels of COVID-19 found in Hong Kong patient's pet dog

  World | February 28, 2020 15:44 IST

  Low levels of the coronavirus were detected in a Hong Kong patient's pet dog, authorities said on Friday, adding that further tests are needed to understand the situation.

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  Everest climbing season affected due to Coronavirus impact, Nepal sees fall in tourists

  World | February 28, 2020 13:25 IST

  With the coronavirus outbreak showing no sign of abating, expedition operators in Nepal fear that the country was likely to suffer severe economic losses in the Everest climbing season that runs from March to May, it was reported.

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  Government closely monitoring coronavirus impact on economy: FM

  Business | February 26, 2020 18:57 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Wednesday said the government is keeping a close watch on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the Indian economy.

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  1st US soldier infected with coronavirus as South Korean cases jump again

  World | February 26, 2020 12:09 IST

  South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 134 of the 169 new cases were in Daegu, where the government has been mobilizing public health tools to contain the spread of the outbreak. Another 19 cases were in neighboring towns.

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  China coronavirus: Death toll climbs to over 2,700 amidst signs of slowdown

  World | February 26, 2020 10:27 IST

  The death toll in China's novel coronavirus epidemic on Wednesday climbed to 2,715 with 52 new fatalities while the confirmed cases rose to 78,064, amidst strong signs of COVID-19 slowing down even at its epicentre Hubei province.

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  Iran deputy health minister tests positive for Coronavirus

  World | February 25, 2020 18:40 IST

  The novel coronavirus has infected more than 80,000 people globally, causing around 2,700 deaths, mainly in China. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.

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  COVID-19: All 406 inmates at ITBP's Delhi camp sent home

  India | February 19, 2020 12:56 IST

  All 406 persons quarantined at the Chhawla ITBP camp here as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 have been sent home after the last batch was seen off on Wednesday morning after medical reports confirmed their negative status vis-a-vis coronavirus infection last week.

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  Coronavirus impact: LED bulb prices may rise up to 10% from March

  India | February 18, 2020 16:54 IST

  Prices of LED bulbs and lights may see a rise of up to 10 per cent from March as the manufacturers face supply shortage of electronic components due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, industry body ELCOMA said.

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  Coronavirus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan

  World | February 18, 2020 15:28 IST

  China on Tuesday reported 1,886 new cases and 98 more deaths due to the deadly coronavirus. That raised the number of deaths in mainland China to 1,868 and the total number of confirmed cases to 72,436.

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  COVID-19 hits Thai economy as key sector suffers

  India | February 18, 2020 14:52 IST

  On a normal day, the Thai capitals iconic Grand Palace is flooded with Chinese tourists taking photos under statues of mythical giants and Buddhist icons. But now, they are rarely seen.

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  Apple says Coronavirus will impact output, global stocks fall

  Business | February 18, 2020 9:35 IST

  Apple says demand for iPhones is also down in China because many of Apple’s 42 retail stores there are closed or operating with reduced hours. China is Apple’s third largest retail market for iPhones, after the U.S. and Europe.

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  First Russian citizen on Diamond Princess cruise ship, diagnosed with Coronavirus

  World | February 17, 2020 19:36 IST

  ​A Russian woman aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan has become the first Russian citizen to be diagnosed with COVID-19, Russia said Monday.  

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  Coronavirus update: Death toll mounts to 1,750; over 2,000 new cases

  World | February 17, 2020 8:44 IST

  Coronavirus deaths: Another 105 deaths have been reported from China due to deadly virus outbreak taking the overall death toll so far to 1,770.

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  Zydus Cadila launches research programme to develop vaccine for coronavirus

  India | February 15, 2020 18:40 IST

  Pharmaceutical major Zydus Cadila on Saturday said it has initiated an accelerated research programme with multiple teams in India and Europe for developing a vaccine for coronavirus. 

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  Coronavirus latest update: Condition of 3 infected Indians on Japanese cruise ship improves

  World | February 15, 2020 15:40 IST

   A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people on board the quarantined ship that arrived at the Japanese coast earlier this month.

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  Coronavirus has infected more than 64,000 people globally

  World | February 14, 2020 23:16 IST

  The novel coronavirus has infected more than 64,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.