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Drug used in Japan effective in treating coronavirus patients in Wuhan: China
India | Mar 18, 2020, 05:19 PM ISTA drug used in Japan used to treat new strains of influenza has been found to be effective in treating coronavirus patients
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Coronavirus may remain in patient's body for 5 weeks after getting contained, says study
Science | Mar 13, 2020, 03:09 PM ISTCoronavirus can stay in a patient's respiratory system who has been infected by the deadly disease, for more than 30 days (5 weeks), according to a new study.
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China reports 22 new coronavirus deaths, Xi makes first visit to epicentre Wuhan
World | Mar 11, 2020, 11:10 AM ISTChina has reported 22 new coronavirus deaths, taking the death toll to 3,158, health officials said on Wednesday, as Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to the worst-hit Wuhan city and lauded the authorities and medical staff for "turning the tide" against the deadly epidemic
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Xi Jinping makes first visit to coronavirus-hit Wuhan city since COVID-19 outbreak
World | Mar 10, 2020, 09:46 AM ISTPresident Xi Jinping on Tuesday made his first visit to the central Chinese city hit hardest by the new virus epidemic since the first cases of a then-unidentified respiratory illness emerged in December.
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100-year-old man recovers from coronavirus in China's Wuhan
World | Mar 09, 2020, 11:09 AM ISTSo far, 62,278 people have been recovered from the new coronavirus and in China, 58,600 people fought with the disease. However, in a few recovery cases, the coronavirus infection reappeared.
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State's weather not suitable for survival of coronavirus: Telangana Health Minister on positive case
News | Mar 03, 2020, 09:42 AM ISTTelangana Health Minister Eatela Rajender reacted on state government's actions on the dreadful coronavirus positive case emerging in the state.
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Coronavirus cases slow in China, but spread to more countries
World | Mar 03, 2020, 10:05 AM ISTHealth officials in Washington state, where a particularly troubling cluster of cases surfaced at a nursing home outside Seattle, said four more people had died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the U.S. to six, all in Washington. New cases were also reported in New Hampshire and New York.
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Second Coronavirus death in Washington, confirmed cases surge to 12
World | Mar 02, 2020, 09:38 AM ISTAuthorities in US have reported second death due to Coronavirus in the country on Sunday night. A 70-year-old man who was suffering from the deadly virus was admitted to a nursing facility in Washington.
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Indore woman quarantined for suspected Coronavirus exposure
India | Mar 02, 2020, 10:29 AM ISTA 27-year-old woman, who returned from Italy, has been quarantined in a hospital in Indore city, Madhya Pradesh and being monitored for suspected exposure to Coronavirus. In the past few days, cases of people being infected from the deadly virus in Italy have witnessed a sudden rise.
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Coronavirus infects 3,526 in South Korea, kills 17
India | Mar 01, 2020, 05:50 PM ISTThe number of coronavirus infections in South Korea has increased to a whopping 3,536, the highest number outside mainland China where the virus originated, with a total of 17 fatalities, health authorities said here on Sunday.
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5 frequently asked questions on Coronavirus answered
Fyi | Mar 01, 2020, 12:47 PM ISTCoronavirus, 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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First Coronavirus death in US, Trump announces travel ban affecting Iran, Italy, South Korea
World | Mar 01, 2020, 07:27 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has announced additional travel restrictions affecting Iran, Italy, South Korea after first death due to the noval coronavirus has been reported in the country. Trump announced restrictions on travel from Iran and advised fellow citizens not to travel to certain areas of South Korea and Italy.
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Coronavirus beginning to emerge as worldwide economic crisis
Business | Feb 29, 2020, 02:00 PM ISTWith close to 3,000 deaths, more than 83,000 cases, several cities on lockdown, Coronavirus outbreak is beginning to look more like a worldwide economic crisis.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Indian Air Force special aircraft delivers medical supplies to Wuhan
India | Feb 27, 2020, 07:03 AM ISTChina's worst-hit Hubei province and its capital Wuhan have been under complete lockdown since January 23. The death toll from coronavirus in China has reached 2,715 while the number of confirmed cases jumped to 78,064, officials said on Wednesday.
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China coronavirus: Death toll climbs to over 2,700 amidst signs of slowdown
World | Feb 26, 2020, 10:27 AM ISTThe 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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60 new Coronavirus cases in South Korea; China death toll mounts to 2,442
World | Feb 25, 2020, 07:15 AM ISTAt least 60 new confirmed Coronavirus cases have been reported in South Korea taking the total number of cases to 893, as per reports. Several new cases have also been reported in Italy following which the administration has locked down 10 cities to restrict the epidemic.
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China's virus-hit Wuhan revokes order to partially ease lockdown; Death toll reaches 2,592
World | Feb 24, 2020, 06:42 PM ISTChina's coronavirus-hit Wuhan city on Monday revoked its decision to partially lift a month-long lockdown barely three hours after the announcement, a media report said, as the death toll climbed to 2,592, while the number of confirmed cases increased to more than 77,000.
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China denies delay in granting permission to special Indian flight to Wuhan
World | Feb 21, 2020, 03:23 PM ISTChina on Friday denied any delay in allowing a special Indian flight to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city to deliver medical supplies and evacuate remaining Indians from there, saying the concerned departments of both the countries were in touch to finalise the schedule.
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No coronavirus case currently in India
India | Feb 21, 2020, 12:04 PM ISTAhead of US President Donald Trump's visit, India is currently completely free of coronavirus infection. Coronavirus infection was confirmed among 3 students from Kerala among Indian citizens present inside the country, but now all three students are completely healthy and have been discharged from hospital.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Over 160 nations express support for China
World | Feb 21, 2020, 08:11 AM ISTThe Chinese diplomat told the journalists that the vast number of medical staff who are fighting on the front line show their dedication, professionalism, and a high sense of responsibility.