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  Coronavirus Pandemic: Global death toll surges past 16,500; nearly 190 nations affected

  World | March 24, 2020 7:58 IST

  As the COVID-19 is unfolding, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects that the coronavirus will cause a global recession in 2020 that will be as bad as 2008 financial crisis, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said.

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  Coronavirus Updates: March 24, 2019 | As it happened

  India | March 24, 2020 23:47 IST

  Coronavirus Updates: Nations across the world continue to fight novel coronavirus as the global death toll due to COVID-19 crossed 16,400 as on 6 am on March 24. Meanwhile, in India, there have been 10 fatalities with 519 positive cases of coronavirus so far. Italy has become the worst-hit nation as the death toll due to coronavirus in the country is on a steep rise with each passing day.

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  Coronavirus impact: AIIMS shuts down OPD services first time ever

  India | March 23, 2020 20:19 IST

  For the first time in its history, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi has decided to indefinitely shut down OPD services, including speciality and all new and follow-up registration.

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  COVID-19 in Pakistan: Sindh Education Minister tests positive for coronavirus, total rises to 803

  World | March 23, 2020 19:47 IST

  Pakistan said on Monday that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country rose to 803, even as the Army scrambled to put together all resources to tackle the infection which has claimed more than 15,000 lives worldwide.

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  Telangana reports 3 new COVID-19 positive cases, state toll climbs to 19

  India | March 23, 2020 15:16 IST

  Telangana on Monday reported three new coronavirus positive cases taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 30. Considering the current situation in the state, the Telangana government has strengthened surveillance, contact tracing against the possible spread of COVID-19.

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  Satya Nadella's email to Microsoft employees amid COVID-19 outbreak -- Full Text

  India | March 23, 2020 13:43 IST

  Satya Nadella has expressed concerns over the safety of employees at Microsoft, amid the continuous rise in coronavirus cases. The email, written by the Microsoft CEO was also shared by him on LinkedIn. Below is the full text of what Satya Nadella wrote in his email. 

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  Curfew imposed in Punjab to combat coronavirus spread

  India | March 23, 2020 15:16 IST

  The Punjab government has imposed a curfew to contain the spread of coronavirus as COVID-19 positive cases continue to rise in the state. Currently, there are 21 confirmed coronavirus cases in Punjab while 1 person has died are getting infected with the disease.

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  Coronavirus: 70 drugs, used for treating other ailments may be effective against COVID-19

  Science | March 23, 2020 12:54 IST

  A combination of 70 drugs, used for treating other ailments can be used for treating coronavirus, researchers have said. In the new study, the scientists have also investigated 26 of the coronavirus’ 29 genes, which direct production of the viral proteins.

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  Pilibhit woman tests COVID-19 positive after returning from Mecca

  India | March 23, 2020 13:03 IST

  A woman with travel history from Mecca has been tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit. The 45-year-old woman recently returned from Mecca along with a group of 37 people. Her samples were sent to Lucknow after she started showing COVID-19 symptoms.

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  Coronavirus: Nepal seals borders to contain COVID-19 spread, announces funds

  World | March 23, 2020 12:19 IST

  The government also decided to use Nepal Police hospitals exclusively for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The government also decided to intensify market monitoring to discourage black-marketing and anomalies in the market.

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  Coronavirus Outbreak: Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border sealed, entry of passenger vehicles blocked

  India | March 23, 2020 11:33 IST

  Coronavirus Outbreak: Several states across the country are on lockdown as the Central government has strictly directed people to stay indoors and restrict social gatherings. Meanwhile, the Centre has asked state governments to strictly enforce lockdown and take legal action against violators, according to an official statement on Monday.

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  Facebook, Instagram downgrade video streaming quality due to Coronavirus

  Technology | March 23, 2020 10:48 IST

  Facebook, Instagram are the news ones to reduce video streaming quality in Europe. Read on to know more

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  Coronavirus: Video shows massive traffic jam at Delhi-Noida border amid lockdown orders

  India | March 23, 2020 9:45 IST

  Coronavirus Outbreak: Amid the lockdown orders in various states, a huge traffic jam was witnessed at the Delhi-Noida border, where the plying of vehicles was restricted. To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Delhi government has ordered the suspension of transport and has sealed all adjoining borders.

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  Coronavirus: 117 dead in US in a day; Check worldwide COVID-19 fatalities

  World | March 23, 2020 8:52 IST

  The United States has reported 117 new deaths due to coronavirus, 9,339 fresh cases, in one single day while the total death toll in the country so far has reached 419 with over 33,546 COVID-19 confirmed cases.

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  Syria reports first confirmed COVID-19 case; govt ministries, restaurants shut

  World | March 23, 2020 8:03 IST

  There have been unconfirmed reports in recent weeks of coronavirus cases in Syria, whose health system, housing and infrastructure have been ravaged by nine years of civil war, but the authorities have denied any outbreak or cover-up. The virus has been spreading in neighbouring countries. 

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  Coronavirus: Prohibitory orders in place in Mumbai, Pune till March 31; section 144 imposed

  India | March 23, 2020 7:39 IST

  Pune on Sunday wore a deserted look as people embraced PM Modi's call for 'Janta curfew', a massive nationwide voluntary lockdown initiative to break the spread cycle of the novel coronavirus. Now prohibitory orders have been placed in Mumbai and Pune to contain the spread of COVID-19. 

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  Delhi lockdown: Transport suspended, borders sealed to contain COVID-19 spread

  India | March 23, 2020 7:12 IST

  Delhi has been put under a complete lockdown in the wake of rising number of coronavirus cases in the city. The death toll due to the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to seven, while the total number of cases soared to 391 as fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country on Sunday, the Union Health Ministry said. 

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  Coronavirus Outbreak: Ola, Uber to remain off road in Delhi till March 31

  India | March 23, 2020 6:40 IST

  The Centre and state governments have decided to completely lock down 80 districts across the country where coronavirus cases have been reported. In view of the need to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19, it was agreed that there was an urgent need to extend the restrictions on the movement of non-essential passenger transport.

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  Coronavirus outbreak in India: As the day unfolded

  India | March 23, 2020 23:21 IST

  Coronavirus Outbreak: India continues to see a rise in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 each day, even as most of the states across the country are on lockdown. As of Monday, India reported a total of 468 confirmed coronavirus cases, while the death toll stood at nine

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  COVID-19 Fallout: Section 144 imposed in Chhattisgarh till March 31

  India | March 22, 2020 21:56 IST

  Section 144 CrPC has been imposed in Chhattisgarh in wake of the growing threat of coronavirus in India. As per reports, the lockdown in the state would last till March 31. Chattisgarh has followed West Bengal, UP, New Delhi and Telangana into taking serious measures to contain COVID-19.