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'I miss it': Trump says he hasn't touched his face in weeks due to coronavirus

White House coronavirus response coordinator, reminded “the common sense of washing your hands, not touching your face.”

Published 04 Mar, 2020 10:44pm

Explore the latest trend of the spread of coronavirus across the world

Virus has affected more than 94,000 people in 80 countries so far.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 09:35pm

New York reports more cases of coronavirus, taking tally to 6

Patients include the wife, children and neighbour of a person who had tested positive for the virus earlier.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 09:27pm

Twitter joins social media clampdown on coronavirus-related ads

Earlier, Facebook had announced it would provide free advertisements to WHO.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 08:34pm

Tajikistan closes mosques to fend off coronavirus threat

Authorities have also cancelled all traditional public festivities related to the Nowruz holiday.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 08:00pm

South Korea hunts for beds, Italy shuts schools as virus shifts focus to outside China

WHO says death rate from the virus currently stands at 3.4%, making it deadlier than the common flu.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 06:31pm

Italy to close all schools, universities over virus: reports

Virus has killed 79 people in Italy, affected over 2,500 persons

Published 04 Mar, 2020 06:26pm

Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends Umrah, visits to the Prophet's Mosque

The step has been taken as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 06:06pm

Iran rejects US virus aid offer amid 'vicious' sanctions

US President Donald Trump had said he was ready to aid Iran with the outbreak if the country asked for assistance.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 05:08pm

WATCH: Does COVID-19 have a higher mortality rate than influenza?

Published 04 Mar, 2020 05:02pm

WATCH: South Korea sets up drive-through coronavirus testing

South Korea has more cases of the coronavirus than any other country in the world outside of mainland China.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 04:34pm

Iran says 92 dead amid 2,922 cases of coronavirus

There are now over 3,140 cases of the new virus across the Mideast.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 04:10pm

Lonely Mona: Once again, virus fears close the Louvre

The Paris museum's staffers have stayed off the job since Sunday for fear of infection.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 03:49pm

Germany bans export of medical protection gear

Exceptions can be made in some cases, for instance as part of “international aid missions”, the statement says.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 03:40pm

Queen Elizabeth dons gloves at ceremony as possible precautionary measure

It is not unusual for the Queen to wear gloves for public engagements, says Buckingham Palace.

Updated 04 Mar, 2020 04:08pm

KP establishes disease surveillance centres

The centres have been set up by the KP health department.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 02:42pm

Iraq confirms first coronavirus death

Iraq confirmed the first death from the novel coronavirus in the country where a total of 31 cases have been...

Published 04 Mar, 2020 02:19pm

Columbia, New York University suspend travel abroad study trips

NYU is contacting its students abroad giving them the option to return home and study remotely.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 01:30pm

Fact Check: Four coronavirus patients hospitalised in Sri Lanka?

Published 04 Mar, 2020 01:26pm

Poland reports first coronavirus case

The country's health minister says the patient's condition is 'good'.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 01:18pm

East Asian student targetted in 'racially aggravated assault' in London

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed that they were investigating the "racially aggravated assault".

Published 04 Mar, 2020 01:14pm

Total confirmed coronavirus cases in India rise to 28

Sixteen Italian nationals in India have tested positive for coronavirus, New Delhi's health minister confirmed, as...

Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:59pm

VIDEO: Zafar Mirza dismisses rumours of coronavirus cases being covered up due to PSL

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Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:46pm

Etihad Airways asks cabin crew to take leave

A spokesman for Etihad, however, denied such an email had been sent.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:42pm

China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients

The drug can be prescribed to coronavirus patients who show serious lung damage.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:41pm

VIDEO: Trump visits National Institute of Health as US virus death toll rises

Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:04pm

Dr Zafar Mirza dismisses rumours that coronavirus being downplayed due to PSL

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza dismissed rumours that the number of coronavirus cases...

Published 04 Mar, 2020 11:51am

Fact check: Will warm weather kill coronavirus?

In short, it’s too soon to tell, according to fact-checking website Snopes.com. "It is not yet known whether...

Published 04 Mar, 2020 11:46am

Modi will not participate in Holi Milan programme

Published 04 Mar, 2020 11:33am

MAP: Global spread of coronavirus

Published 04 Mar, 2020 11:31am