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Coronavirus: Hyd IT park techie tests positive, firms send workers on leave

As a precautionary measure, some employers asked their employees to work from home

Coronavirus: Five suspected of infection admitted at Bengaluru hospital

Samples of these patients have been collected and their reports are likely to be received later today

Protective gear to fight Coronavirus 'rapidly depleting', WHO fears misuse

The UN health agency voiced concern that the masks, googles and other protective equipment used by health workers was running out amid panick buying and manipulation of markets.

81 patients including 20 PAC jawans test positive for swine flu in Meerut

Eight people have died in Meerut after falling prey to swine flu

Only one per cent of China coronavirus cases without symptoms, says WHO

WHO warns protective gear such as masks and goggles used by health workers fighting the new Coronavirus were running out.

Coronavirus infection spreads in Iran, recedes in China; G7 pledges action

Iran's supreme leader ordered the military to assist health officials in fighting the virus, which authorities say has killed 77 people the deadliest outbreak outside China.

Air India crew quarantined as Delhi resident tests positive for coronavirus

Air India officials said, "The male passenger had travelled to Italy by road. He took the February 25 Vienna-Delhi flight

Delhi, Telangana report two new Coronavirus cases, govt announces measures

The minister added that passengers from 12 countries including China, Italy, Vietnam are being universally scanned at 21 Indian airports, 12 major and 65 minor seaports

Coronavirus outbreak: US reports first fatality in Washington state

The two cases at the Kirkland facility were a health care worker in her 40s who is in satisfactory condition, and a woman in her 70s who lived there and is in serious condition.

Exposure to air pollution linked to risk of kidney diseases: Study

It is known that breathing in air pollution can have detrimental health effects beyond the lungs

Understanding contraception: Proactive approach vs fatalistic mindset

Adopt safer method of contraception rather than leaving it to destiny

Here're some tips from experts to deal with worry, stress and anxiety

They're not all the same, but we do have tips to help you deal with all of them

US spy agencies monitor COVID-19 spread; concerned about outbreak in India

US intelligence agencies are also focusing on Iran, where the country's deputy health minister has fallen ill during a worsening outbreak

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide

Japan has so far seen four deaths related to the virus, among nearly 200 known infections

Coronavirus transmission increases in lower temperature: Medical study

The study calls for countries and regions with lower temperatures to adopt the strictest control measures to prevent future transmission and outbreaks

Coronavirus: One person under observation in Maharashtra, 52,000 screened

No positive case of the infection has been reported in the state till now

Coronavirus LIVE: India likely to airlift its citizens from Wuhan on Feb 26

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in China rose to 2,592 on Monday, while the total number of confirmed cases on the mainland is now 77,150

Concern over coronavirus spread as cases jump in South Korea, Italy, Iran

In Italy, the number of cases jumped to above 130 from just three before Friday

Coronavirus LIVE: Four Indians on board cruise ship test positive

The viral outbreak that began in China has so far infected more than 77,000 people globally

Here's how common mental shortcuts can cause major physician errors

In health care, unconscious biases can lead to disparate treatment of patients and can affect whether similar patients live or die