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Health

Coronavirus Contagion Spreads by 'Just Talking' as Droplets of Saliva Stay Airborne for 14 Minutes

New study finds that coronavirus can spread by just speaking as saliva drops stay in the air for up to 14 minutes, CDC report cites this research in a superspreader case study

May 17, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

8 Vaccine Candidates Enter Clinical Trial for Coronavirus: WHO

The World Health Organization has officially said that 8 vaccine candidates are under clinical trials right now, whereas 110 others are under various stages before entering trials

May 17, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Society

British PM Boris Johnson Accepts Public Frustration With the Coronavirus Lockdown Easing Rules

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to over 170 countries and has infected more than 4.6 million globally

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Society

South Korea Confirms Single Digit Coronavirus Domestic Cases as Government Plans to Open Schools

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Religion

After Weeks Of Lockdown, Overjoyed Greeks Return To Church

Thousands of Greeks returned to church on Sunday after weeks of staying away as to curb the spread of the coronavirus

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Indonesia Confirms 489 New Coronavirus Cases and 59 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting over 4.6 million people globally

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Society

Russia to Allow Foreign Athletes Entry as Coronavirus Cases Cross 280,000

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Daily Coronavirus Death Toll in Spain Below 100 for the First Time in 2 Months

The deadly virus outbreak has affected the world economy adversely as the nations start the effort to recover

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Did People Really Burn Down 5G Antenna in Anger in Italy? Here Is The Truth Behind Viral Video

A video claiming that angry people had burnt down 5G antenna at Italian city La Spezia is making rounds on social media, here is why the widely shared video is misleading

May 17, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Fake news

Society

BREAKING: Chinese Ambassador to Israel Found Dead at Home

Du Wei, 58, was appointed as China's ambassador to Israel in February, this year after having previously served in Ukraine, since June 2016

May 17, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Society

British police arrest 19 at London protest against social distancing

A Goup in Central London's Hyde Park Had Been Protesting About the Government's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Society

China, South Korea Consult Japan on Easing Business-Travel Curbs: Yomiuri

Japan has lifted the state of emergency for 39 of Japan's 47 prefectures, easing curbs on 54 percent of the population

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Brazil Passes Italy And Spain in Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

Brazil had processed nearly 338,000 novel coronavirus tests in official labs by the beginning of the week

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Japan COVID-19 Doctors Lack Fresh Masks, Hazard Pay: Union Survey

A survey found nearly 70% of doctors saying the government is failing to handle the situation properly

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Health

Spraying Disinfectants Ineffective Against Coronavirus, Harmful For Human Health: WHO

WHO has warned against spraying disinfectants on streets and directly on individuals as it is ineffective against Covid-19 and poses a massive health risk

May 17, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Society

Beijing Supports 'Inclusive Review' of Coronavirus Response, Says Chinese Ambassador in Canada

The Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu pointed a finger on U.S. and slammed Trump Administration for the way it handled the pandemic

May 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Why New Yorkers, Mostly People Who Are Staying at Home, Still Getting Infected By Coronavirus?

Recent data from 100 New York hospitals has revealed that 66 percent of newly hospitalized COVID-19 patients were people who had been staying home

May 16, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

This man aged 50, who had heart and kidney transplant this year, beats even the Coronavirus

Enell 'Trent' Porter, a Florida resident who suffered from congestive heart failure and diabetes had kidney and heart transplant recovered from the deadly coronavirus

May 16, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

Dentists, Hairdressers, Food Servers and Child Care Considered High Risk Jobs to Contract Coronavirus

Study that used physical proximity index to study high risk occupations to potentially contract coronavirus once restrictions ease

May 16, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Sports

Pro bowling rolls into action with virtual draft

More than 50 elite, draft-eligible professional bowlers will vie for 26 spots on 10 teams across the country, including two new Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) teams

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

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