coronavirus

Science

Scientists believe COVID-19 outbreak could prepare Earth to combat diseases from Mars samples

Scientists explain how the lessons learned from the COVID-19 outbreak can help prepare the world in case a disease from Mars spreads on Earth

Feb 26, 2020

By Carlo Inigo Monzon

Nasa Space

Health

Covid-19: US soldier tests positive in South Korea as coronavirus cases surpass 1,000

On Tuesday (Feb. 25), a US service member, stationed at Camp Carroll in south-eastern South Korea, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officially called Covid-19

Feb 26, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

People outside a supermarket in SouthKorea

Society

Coronavirus update: CDC warns of possible bigger outbreak of COVID-19 in US amid fears of community spread

Health officials ask schools and business establishments to prepare plans for closure

Feb 26, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Iran's deputy health minister tests positive

Society

Iran Coronavirus outbreak: Country's deputy health minister and an MP test positive [VIDEO]

Reports revealed that the deputy health minister of Iran, Iraj Harirchi and an MP have both tested positive for the new coronavirus

Feb 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Technology

Coronavirus outbreak leads to spike in demand for this device in China

The deadly Coronavirus outbreak in China has led to a surprising surge in demand for tablets in the country

Feb 26, 2020

By Manthan C.

Business

Tokyo stocks close sharply lower on global economic concerns

Shares closed at the lower end on Tuesday with the Nikkei stock index at a four-month low in Tokyo leading to the rising concern over the coronavirus

Feb 25, 2020

By IANS

Health

Italy reports Coronavirus case in Sicily, first south of Rome

The number of cases in Italy, the country which is located in Europe worst affected, rose to more than 260 overnight from 229 on Monday

Feb 25, 2020

By Reuters

Movies

Mission Impossible shooting postponed amid coronavirus fear in Venice

Shooting for Mission Possible postponed in Italy even as the country reported 7 deaths with 200 cases of infection till now.

Feb 25, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Economy

Taiwan passes $2 billion package to soften Coronavirus hit to economy

Taiwan, whose largest trading partner is China, has cut its estimate for the 2020 economic growth this month as the epidemic threatens its economy

Feb 25, 2020

By Reuters

Football

Coronavirus epidemic forces Japan to postpone games

The death toll due to the epidemic which has its epicentre in China has crossed over 2,600 whereas around 80,000 got infected

Feb 25, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Health

China using WeChat, Twitter to track people sharing COVID-19 info

The MWC 2020 which was supposed to take place in Barcelona had to be cancelled after the coronavirus outbreak spread

Feb 25, 2020

By IANS

Health

Amid Coronavirus scare, Seoul Roman Catholic Archdiocese suspends masses in churches

The decision comes at a time where the number of confirmed cases in the country has touched 893 in less than a week, along with eight deaths in less than ten days

Feb 25, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Bats, rats, snakes still for sale in Indonesian market amid coronavirus fears

Health

China bans trade and consumption of wild animals as Covid-19 cases surpass 80,000

The origin of the coronavirus epidemic is traced to a local sea-food and wet market, in the Chinese city Wuhan, in its central Hubei province

Feb 25, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Sports

South Korea football season postponed: K-league

With the threat of the new coronavirus rising in the country the K-league has been put on hold in South Korea

Feb 24, 2020

By IANS

Society

Coronavirus: You'll be shocked at the reason for this massive queue in South Korea [VIDEO]

The latest drone footage that is doing the rounds online shows hundreds of people standing outside a supermarket in South Korea.

Feb 24, 2020

By Anu James

Society

First cases of coronavirus detected in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain; Israel next?

New cases of the coronavirus emerge in the Mideastern regions furthering the spread to newer parts of the world

Feb 24, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Society

South Korea reports the 8th death from Covid-19, faces grim future

South Korea reports another death on Monday following the raising of the threat level in the country

Feb 24, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Games

Coronavirus leads to surprising spike in demand for this video game

The Coronavirus outbreak in China has led to a surprising surge in demand for "Ring Fit Adventure" a workout-RPG game for the Nintendo Switch console

Feb 24, 2020

By Manthan C.

Society

US Naval Base Ventura may turn into coronavirus quarantine center as Costa Mesa denies entry to 50 patients

The Naval Base Ventura County will turn into a quarantine housing for patients or possible patients of covid-19 after Costa Mesa judge blocks the entry of around 50 patients

Feb 24, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Health

Free medical app with 120 doctors in Japan comes to rescue of users on Coronavirus scare

A free Japanese-language medical app with hundreds of doctors is providing advice to the users about the Coronavirus

Feb 24, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Prev 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 Next