coronavirus

Economy

Oil prices fall for fifth day to lowest in a year

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak erupted in China, the number of new coronavirus infections registered outside the country exceeded new Chinese cases

Feb 27, 2020

By Reuters

Health

Iran's death toll from coronavirus reaches 26 - health ministry

Jahanpur stated that there were plans to impose some restrictions at holy Shi'ite Muslim sites and cancel some sermons on Friday

Feb 27, 2020

By Reuters

Health

COVID-19 fear: Saudi Arabia suspends visit to Islam's holiest sites for 'umrah' pilgrimage

On Thursday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which hasn't reported any case of coronavirus, took extraordinary steps to prevent the disease from spreading to the country

Feb 27, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Science

Combat Coronavirus: Letter from 2 nurses inside Wuhan hospital reveals real side of the ordeal

Two Chinese nurses, serving in Wuhan, narrate their ordeal and the struggles that medical workers are facing while battling the Coronavirus in Wuhan

Feb 27, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Health

Combat Coronavirus: Did CDC ask you to shave off your beard to avoid Coronavirus?

CDC's 2017 poster becomes a mocking element on social media as netizens thought that CDC asking people to design their facial hair according to the list

Feb 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Health

Hoax debunked: None of these Coronavirus news on Facebook, YouTube are true [VIDEO]

During the alarming situation, instead of sharing relevant information about the COVID-19, fake news has been shared on social media platforms

Feb 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news Facebook

Health

COVID-19 in South Korea: As country reports 334 new cases a day, US calls off joint military drill

The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in South Korea increased to 1,595 along with thirteen fatalities

Feb 27, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Society

Medical attendants perform ballet to celebrate recovery of COVID-19 patients in China [VIDEO]

Largely the video is being hailed as a noble gesture towards people who won the battle against coronavirus

Feb 27, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Technology

Researchers have found a probable cure for diabetes and we need to thank diabetic lab mice for it

A team of researchers have proven that it's possible to use human stem cells to 'functionally cure' diabetes in mice in just a couple of weeks

Feb 27, 2020

By Manthan C.

Diabetes

Coronavirus status as of 26 February, 2020

Health

Will the warming weather in March, April slow down the Coronavirus outbreak?

Since researchers have less knowledge about the new Coronavirus, it will be very difficult to suggest whether a warm temperature would slow down the virus

Feb 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

People spotted wrapping themselves in plastic covers

Health

Combat Coronavirus: Iraq and Iran join China, ban domestic travel, public gatherings

Coronavirus has spread its ugly wings in the Middle East and Iraq and Iran are taking all necessary steps to contain it.

Feb 27, 2020

By Vinod DSouza

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Politics

Trump says coronavirus risk in US is low; CDC confirms first case of unknown origin

US President Donald Trump made his comments as public health officials warned Americans to prepare for more coronavirus cases

Feb 27, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Wuhan virus in Italy: Supermarkets are running out of food as panicked Italian shoppers empty shelves post COVID 19 shutdown

The Codogno was the first city to be put under lockdown, which now has been extended to 10 more regions in the province

Feb 27, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Health

Coronavirus outbreak: China seizes 31 million fake masks as sellers indulge in price gouging

With the rapid increase in the spread of coronavirus, and cashing in on the plight of people, vendors are indulging in price gouging while selling medical masks

Feb 26, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Health

US health officials urge Americans to prepare for spread of Coronavirus

The announcement indicated a certain change in the tone for the US health agency which is based in Atlanta

Feb 26, 2020

By Reuters

Human Rights

Wuhan virus in Italy: Video shows Filipino man punched on the face inside supermarket 'for being Chinese' post-COVID 19 outbreak

It is believed that the fight incident was filmed at Lidl in the town of Casalpusterlengo, which is one of 10 towns in the Lombardy region that has been put under lockdown

Feb 26, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Health

COVID-19 scare: N95 masks sold out, social media creating artificial demand?

There is a huge demand for N95 masks as the news of it preventing the attack of coronavirus is going viral on social media

Feb 26, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Health

Kisses and hugs are not just signs of affection anymore, they can also spread COVID-19 [VIDEO]

Specialists and officials are warning the public from showing signs of affection following the possibility and risks of spreading of the Covid-19

Feb 26, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Health

Coronavirus LIVE updates

Check all recent updates and worldwide news related to the Coronavirus outbreak here

Feb 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Health

Coronavirus in China: Video shows how officials arrest suspected COVID-19 victim near traffic toll

While the total number of Coronavirus-related deaths in China reached 2,715, a video showed that Chinese officials stopped a car and arrested a suspected coronavirus victim

Feb 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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