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This new Coronavirus testing kit from India claims to deliver results in 2.5 hours

While countries are struggling to conduct enough COVID-19 tests for their citizens, an Indian company developed a new test kit which will show the result in 2.5 hours

Mar 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

This photo is shared with the caption: "Corona has gripped Italy to such an extent that there is no one to even remove corpses,"

Hoax busted: This photo of dead bodies lying on streets in Italy with no one to remove goes viral

As of March 25, the Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 6,820 people, while there are 54,030 active cases in Italy alone

Mar 25, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

This photo is being shared with the fake message: "Please do not go near stove/fire after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers"

Netizens say alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause burn if you go near fire; here's the truth

As per the new viral message, people are instructed not to go near fire or stove after applying hand sanitizers as it contains alcohol

Mar 25, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers, Tableaux Artists and tribal guests, at Teen Murti Bhawan

Fake News: Indian PM Narendra Modi to declare emergency over coronavirus epidemic

A news article stating that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to declare financial emergency is being shared widely, here is the truth

Mar 24, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus Fake news

Indian man gives first hand information on the situations in Italy

Italians ignored warnings and then hell broke loose: Milan resident warns Indians over Covid-19

"The people in Italy didn't follow the government's requests initially and continued their usual lifestyle. Now the entire nation is suffering."

Mar 24, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Indian student in Italy recounts nightmarish scenes from Italy.

Army trucks carry dead bodies non-stop: Italy student recounts nightmarish scenes [VIDEO]

Through the viral video, the Indian student is trying to convince people about the seriousness of the situation in Italy.

Mar 24, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

AirAsia pilot 'escapes' from cockpit as suspected coronavirus patient travelled in flight [VIDEO]

In the viral video, the pilot is seen coming out of the flight from the cockpit's secondary exit instead of the usual exit door.

Mar 23, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

'Forced to let people die by removing ventilator', says Indian nurse working in Italy

"We are forced to remove the ventilator support of some and connect it to someone else, who has better chances of survival," the nurse is heard saying in the audio.

Mar 23, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Video: Millions in India clap to thank health workers fighting coronavirus, some take to streets with bells 'to scare away' COVID 19

The country imposed an unprecedented "Janta Curfew" - a shut down starting from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22

Mar 23, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Coronavirus

India slaps case on celeb singer Kanika Kapoor over negligence after she gets Coronavirus

Reports claim that singer Kanika Kapoor was detected with high viral blood when she was screened at Lucknow Airport after she returned from London and brief stay at Mumbai

Mar 21, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

India bans International landings from March 22; WHO asks the Asian country to step up testing

WHO warned India to step up the testing for coronavirus or COVID-19 cases, states its on 'that path'

Mar 20, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

Homeschooling kids during COVID 19 quarantine: This list of online study resources is everything you as a parent were looking for

In the last few weeks, there has been an increase in homeschooling related queries, with desperate parents looking for creatives ideas to keep the children occupied

Mar 18, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Coronavirus