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Global coronavirus updates: China begins medical staff withdrawal from Wuhan after just one new case
March 17, 2020 22:16 IST
The fronts in the battle have clearly shifted outside China as Beijing introduced fresh moves to contain the virus, with most number of cases now coming from outside its borders.
Coronavirus in India: Odisha makes registration of overseas visitors mandatorySubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 15:28 IST
Those who entered Odisha after midnight on March 3 must register themselves within a 48-hour window starting 6 am on March 17.
Macron declares France ‘at war’ with coronavirus, as EU proposes 30-day travel banSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 15:05 IST
The aggressive move by France came as other countries in the region introduced measures that their leaders described as unprecedented in postwar Europe, and as the European Union proposed a 30-day shutdown of all nonessential travel into the bloc from other countries.
Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures
March 17, 2020 14:47 IST
The Cruise Lines Association says that about 40 ships and 90,000 passengers were at sea when President Donald Trump announced a travel ban last week that affects the arrival of many foreigners into the US.
Hostile stares, cancelled bookings add to coronavirus fears of foreign tourists in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 09:22 IST
Foreign tourists, especially the Asian ones are being exposed to unfriendly attitudes along with facing hostile hospitality in India amid growing fears and panic of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to cancelled flights and fear of travel, many are still stuck in the country unable to fly back home.
Coronavirus: Union Minister Muraleedharan in self quarantine
March 17, 2020 16:59 IST
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan has also been keeping away from the Parliament and did not attend the BJP Parliamentary meeting in Delhi.
DMK postpones general council meet over coronavirus scare
March 17, 2020 13:28 IST
The DMK had announced that its general council would meet on March 29 to elect a successor to general secretary K Anbazhagan, who passed away recently.
Coronavirus India updates March 17: COVID-19 claims third victim as confirmed cases rise to 137Subscriber Only
March 18, 2020 08:03 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News Updates: India reported its third death from the novel coronavirus Tuesday as a 64-year-old man from Maharashtra who had returned from Dubai passed away in Mumbai's Kasturba Hospital.
Coronavirus pandemic: Platform ticket price increased in GujaratSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 12:27 IST
As per the authorities, the platform ticket fare has been increased for railway stations of Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Palanpur and Bhuj, Mahesana, Viramgam, Maninagar, Samakhyali, Patan, Unjha, Sidhpur, Sabarmati and Sabarmati.
India bans entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Malaysia, Philippines over coronavirus fears
March 17, 2020 16:14 IST
According to the latest travel advisory, no flight shall take off from these countries to India after 3 pm IST. "This instruction is a temporary measure and shall be force till Mar 31, 2020 and will be reviewed subsequently," the advisory read.
Two test positive for coronavirus in NoidaSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 11:42 IST
The families of the two patients have been put under quarantine. The residential society in which the woman lives is being fumigated and advisories are being issued to residents.
How the coronavirus is upending American politics
March 17, 2020 10:12 IST
The rapidly shifting developments amounted to a kind of chaos rarely seen in an election season. And it may not end soon as some states that have presidential contests in the coming weeks have already moved to postpone them and others were being pressed to follow.
World should learn lessons from China in coronavirus fight: China Daily
March 17, 2020 09:42 IST
With the number of new domestic cases dwindling, China has now turned its attention to controlling new infections coming into the country from overseas, where the pandemic continues to spread.
Australia considers tougher movement restrictions to combat coronavirus
March 17, 2020 09:34 IST
Australia on Monday told anyone arriving in Australia from overseas to self-isolate for 14 days. Other countries, including Canada and Germany, have since imposed stricter border controls.
Donald Trump and US states ramp up drive to slow spread of coronavirus
March 17, 2020 09:26 IST
Trump also said a nationwide curfew was not under consideration at this point, and that postponements of primary elections, like those announced in Georgia and Louisiana, were generally unnecessary.
Indian-origin Jew beaten in coronavirus-linked hate crime in Israel
March 17, 2020 09:15 IST
Am-Shalem Singson, 28, from the Bnei Menashe community, hailing from the north-eastern states of Manipur and Mizoram, was admitted to the Poriya hospital with severe chest injuries, Channel 13 reported.
Coronavirus: Trump warns of possible recession, businesses urge ‘aggressive’ actionSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 08:50 IST
US President Donald Trump said the nation's economy "may be" heading into recession hours after the US Chamber of Commerce warned that the impact of the pandemic could be devastating. The group urged a tax break.
‘Breeding grounds for coronavirus’: SC takes cognizance of overcrowding of jailsSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 07:58 IST
The court said, “There is a high risk of transmission of Covid-19 virus to the prison inmates”, and that for these reasons, “our prisons can become fertile breeding grounds for incubation of COVID-19”.
Delhi bans gathering of more than 50, CM hints at Shaheen Bagh as wellSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 04:45 IST
Seven people have tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi so far — while two have been discharged, a 68-year-old woman has died, and the rest are under observation.
Ban on flights from Europe, UK: Lockdown & shutdown tightenSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 07:07 IST
Government says put off exams, advises closure of gyms, theatres, pools
No evidence of COVID-19 transmission from pets to humans: Punjab profSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 01:20 IST
Dr Kirti Dua, senior professor veterinary medicine and in-charge, Centre for Wildlife Sciences, GADVASU, said pet owners need not panic, but should exercise certain precautions.
Coronavirus outbreak: Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
March 16, 2020 23:53 IST
"All Canadians as much as possible should stay home," Trudeau said outside his residence, where he is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus outbreak: Here is the full list of laboratories for testing COVID-19
March 16, 2020 21:14 IST
On March 11, the World Health Organisation officially declared coronavirus a pandemic as it has spread globally and claimed over 5,000 lives, infecting more than 31,000 people.
PM Modi interacts with people on coronavirus, announces ‘COVID-19 solution challenge’
March 16, 2020 20:56 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched a challenge to find a "technology-driven solution" for COVID-19, the winner of which will get Rs 1 lakh as prize money.
Coronavirus: Ban on flights from Europe, UK, Turkey; more nations in must quarantine listSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 21:07 IST
The health ministry advised closure of all educational institutions, gyms, museums, cultural and social centres, swimming pools and theatres, and postponing of examinations, among other measures.
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