coronavirus

Society

Pandemic could trigger social unrest in some countries: IMF

Efforts to halt the disease have shut down large swaths of the global economy, with the emerging market and developing countries most likely to be hardest hit

Apr 15, 2020

By Reuters

Society

China lists animals that can be farmed for wet markets in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

The wet markets in China are said to be changing the policies for trade in animals while the world slams the opening of the markets

Apr 15, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Society

While Trump faces criticism, China says it is seriously concerned about US stopping funds for WHO

China's spokesperson said that Trump's decision to stop funding WHO undermined international cooperation and China was seriously concerned

Apr 15, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Indonesia: Hundreds of people affected by haze-related illness

Society

Internal documents reveal Chinese officials did not inform public about Coronavirus threat for days

Chinese officials knew about the possibility of a pandemic in the country but still, they kept it as a secret from citizens

Apr 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Death toll in Spain slips to 523, Coronavirus testing ramping up

The deadly novel virus outbreak has created havoc around the world in more than 170 countries in the world

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Science

New study on flamingos says they develop friendship and hold grudges with each other

This five year study says that flamingos chose hangout with friends and also hold grudges, both lasting years

Apr 15, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Crime

LA County releases 25% of the entire inmate population to curb spread of Coronavirus in prisons

American Civil Liberties Union and other activist groups demanded the reduction of inmates' population from prison

Apr 15, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Weird World

Coronavirus: UAE bakery shut down as baker caught touching bread after licking his finger

The bakery in Sharjah has been shut down for flouting hygiene rules as a baker was caught on camera touching a piece of bread after licking his fingers

Apr 15, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Society

Switzerland Coronavirus death toll nearing 1,000, positive tests increasing

Thew coronavirus death toll has crossed 120,000 and has spread to more than 170 countries in the world

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

In Singapore, migrant coronavirus cases highlight containment weak link

Singapore has managed to mitigate the spread of the deadly disease among citizens by rigorous contact tracing and also surveillance, earning praise from the WHO

Apr 15, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Moscow introduces Coronavirus travel permits as queues follow

The coronavirus outbreak created a major stir in more than 170 countries in the world claiming the lives of more than 120,000 people globally

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

More people dying at home as Coronavirus cases rise hinting at additional deaths than reported

Report says increased resident deaths and decreased paramedic calls in recent weeks shows that there is an undercount of coronavirus deaths

Apr 15, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Society

Coronavirus lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stage to contain spread of COVID-19: WHO

The deadly virus outbreak has created major havoc around the world in recent times claiming the lives of over 120,000 people globally

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

Shocking diplomatic cables reveal safety compromise in Wuhan lab; US intelligence probing Coronavirus source

US intelligence agencies launched an investigation to find out whether the coronavirus may have leaked from Wuhan laboratory

Apr 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Society

Over crowded prisons under threat of Coronavirus in Ohio, union questions state authorities

Not enough testing facility provided for prisoners in Ohio as only 435 inmates have been tested out of which 146 tested positive for coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Politics

Trump gets his name printed on 70 million Coronavirus stimulus checks; delivery may get delayed

Around 70 million people will receive the $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks, under the $2 trillion stimulus package, announced last month

Apr 15, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Society

Apple makes Maps users' mobility data available to fight COVID-19

Apple is going to help health authorities by releasing users mobility data trends tool from Apple Maps that will provide aggregated mobility data

Apr 15, 2020

By IANS

Society

China claims Coronavirus outbreak will not impact construction of nuclear power plant

The deadly novel virus outbreak has created a majors stir around the world claiming the lives of over 120,000 globally

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Society

Philippines confirms 14 new Coronavirus deaths and 230 fresh infections

The deadly virus outbreak has created havoc in the world and has currently spread to over 170 countries

Apr 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or 'Land of the Strays' dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. In a lush, sprawling corner of Costa Rica, hundreds of dogs roam freely on a hillside - among the luckiest strays on e

Society

Are stray dogs the origin of coronavirus? Experts disagree with study due to lack of evidence

New research conducted through computer analysis suggests that the novel coronavirus could be due to a jump from stray dogs

Apr 15, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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