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Five in Kerala test positive for Coronavirus, placed under observation

The Kerala government has said that it is strengthening preventive measures in the wake of the fresh cases

Over 15 million people under lockdown as Italy tries to contain Coronavirus

Italy has the world's second-oldest population after Japan, according to the World Bank, and elderly people appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill from the virus

How coronavirus outbreak is reshaping Italy's economy as recession looms

The country has already shed 4% of GDP in back-to-back recessions in the first two decades of the century, and recovery has been stalled for the last two years

Hotels refusing rooms to Italians, Koreans over coronavirus: Tour operators

Some tourists are being asked by hotels to undergo medical checks before checking in despite showing no symptoms of infection

80 countries affected and counting: How Coronavirus is reshaping the world

Italy is the epicentre of Europe's coronavirus outbreak. More than 3,000 have been infected and at least 107 have died, the most of any country outside China, where the illness began.

People travelling from Italy, S Korea must have '-ve' COVID-19 certificate

According to the advisory, the government has also suspended visa on arrival (VoA) issued on or before March 3 to Japanese and South Korean nationals who have not yet entered India.

No kissing, shaking hands? Italy may put a ban to curb Coronavirus spread

Other measures being finalised by top ministers and reported by Italian media include what promises to be an unpopular plan to play all football matches without fans

Coronavirus triggers new measures in India as global economic woes continue

The government said that 37 people across the country have been hospitalised after they displayed symptoms of coronavirus

Passengers from Italy, Iran too will be screened for coronavirus: DGCA

Passengers from 10 countries -- China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia -- are already being screened at Indian airports

Citi, Credit Suisse, other banks curb Italy trips amid coronavirus: Report

The curbs come as coronavirus infections have soared across northern Italy over the past few days, causing seven deaths and nearly 300 cases

Coronavirus increases Iran's isolation, strains South Korea and Italy

Global stocks sank to their lowest levels in over two months on Tuesday in anxiety over coronavirus

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

Archaeological experts discover 3,000-year-old city in Pakistan

The discovery also find traces of Hindu temples, coins, stupa, pots and weapons of that period

State of emergency declared in Venice after floods sweep UNESCO city

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the cabinet had approved the state of emergency and ordered the immediate release of $22 mn in funds for 'the most urgent interventions'

Italy promises to obey EU fiscal rules in next budget as debt rises

Responding to a letter from the EU Commission questioning why Italy's already huge debt grew last year, Economy Minister blamed an economic downturn

EU says Italy's slower growth might trigger spending freeze

The European Commission will publish its new economic forecasts on May 7.

Italy enjoys a rare moment of banking bliss

Creative use of the deposit guarantee scheme doesn't magically solve the problems of a rescued bank. It simply forces healthier lenders to share the burden

Investors at IIF meeting mull ways for eurozone to deal with Italy budget

"The main topics at the meetings here are the trade war between the U.S. and China and Italy," an European participant say

With 62% vote, Italy's populist coalition winning over public opinion: Poll

That's the highest level since the government took office on June 1

Italy: Two dead, dozens seriously injured as train derails near Milan

Television images showed injured survivors being evacuated, the more serious receiving first aid in a field close by