Saudi seals off Qatif Saudi Arabia cordoned off an oil-rich Shia stronghold, suspended air and sea travel to nine countries and closed... Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:26am
Saudi Arabia reports four new cases; suspends travel from 9 countries The ministry added that new cases include 1 Saudi national, 2 Bahrainis and 1 American. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:11am
South Korea reports 69 new coronavirus cases, total 7,382 The updated numbers came a day after some officials expressed cautious hope the outbreak may be slowing. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:11am
Trump defends administration's 'perfectly coordinated' response President Donald Trump defended his administration's "perfectly coordinated" response to the epidemic. Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:09am
US coronavirus cases pass 500 Senator Ted Cruz goes into self-quarantine after shaking hands with an infected person. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:12am
New York state coronavirus cases rise to 105: governor The governor has already announced a state of emergency in the northeastern state. Published 08 Mar, 2020 08:43pm
UK reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases as toll rises to 273 More than 23,500 people in Britain have been tested for the virus. Published 08 Mar, 2020 08:26pm
103 people have tested negative for coronavirus in Sindh so far 265 people have been quarantined in their homes. Published 08 Mar, 2020 08:11pm
Behind the scenes — scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test Though researchers are working at record pace, more studies needed to tell if a vaccine protects and does no harm. Published 08 Mar, 2020 08:02pm
Sindh reports 4th case of coronavirus Number of cases in Pakistan has risen to 7. Updated 08 Mar, 2020 09:50pm
Sindh education minister says schools to reopen on March 16 as scheduled The minister took to Twitter to dismiss reports that schools will reopen from March 9. Published 08 Mar, 2020 06:46pm
In a first, Pope Francis live-streams Angelus prayer amid coronavirus fears Vatican City reported its first case earlier this week. Published 08 Mar, 2020 06:36pm
Coronavirus death toll in Netherlands rises to three: health authorities Total number of infections in the Netherlands increased to 265 on Sunday. Published 08 Mar, 2020 06:30pm
Hong Kong records third coronavirus death The patient was a 76-year-old woman. Updated 08 Mar, 2020 06:23pm
Moscow threatens with prison for failure of 'self-isolation' over coronavirus Those who return from China, South Korea, Iran, France, Germany, Italy and Spain should self-isolate. Published 08 Mar, 2020 05:19pm
French cycling teams' UAE coronavirus lockdown to end They had been in lockdown for the past 10 days. Published 08 Mar, 2020 04:37pm
Iran reports 49 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day toll The new count brings the number of those killed by the virus in the country since mid-February to 194. Published 08 Mar, 2020 04:21pm
In pictures: Empty streets as Italian govt announces quarantine affecting quarter of population People walk in the deserted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in central Milan after millions of people were placed ... Published 08 Mar, 2020 04:11pm
Another Italian governor contracts coronavirus Italy currently has the highest number of confirmed cases of the virus in Europe. Published 08 Mar, 2020 03:25pm
China quarantine hotel collapse kills 10 Rescuers retrieved 48 people from the rubble, of whom 38 are still alive. Published 08 Mar, 2020 03:07pm
Tamil Nadu reports second coronavirus case; total cases in India rise to 40 The first coronavirus patient in the state had visited Oman. Published 08 Mar, 2020 02:58pm
Saudi Arabia reports 4 new coronavirus cases The total number of cases has risen to 11. Published 08 Mar, 2020 02:39pm
Bahrain’s Formula One race ‘participants only’ due to virus The country's crown prince said the decision has been made to preserve the safety of citizens and racing fans. Updated 08 Mar, 2020 02:41pm
Bulgaria confirms first 4 cases of coronavirus Bulgaria has reported its first four confirmed cases of the coronavirus, said Reuters. Two men from the northern... Published 08 Mar, 2020 01:44pm
New York declares health emergency New York announced a state of emergency as confirmed cases across the US surged past 400, AFP reported. New York... Published 08 Mar, 2020 01:36pm
Cruise ship hit by virus to dock in Oakland, California The ship is expected to dock in port on Monday. Published 08 Mar, 2020 01:28pm
South Korea reports 179 new cases as rate of increase slows South Korea reported an additional 179 new coronavirus cases, for a total of 272 new cases over the previous 24... Published 08 Mar, 2020 01:23pm
Temporary hospital in Wuhan ceases operations due to decrease in daily coronavirus cases Published 08 Mar, 2020 12:44pm