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Coronavirus Q&A: From prevention to testing, all that you need to know
According to WHO, there is no evidence that companion animals or pets such as cats and dogs have been infected or could spread the virus
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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.
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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.
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ADB to give $4 mn to member countries in Asia, Pacific to fight coronavirus
The funds will be available for all ADB developing member countries in updating and implementing their pandemic response plans
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How Coronavirus may have given global markets their worst week since 2008
Hopes that the epidemic would be over in a few months and economic activity would return to normal have been shattered, as new infections reported around the world now surpass those in China
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WHO says Coronavirus outbreak at 'decisive point' as world battles spread
Saudi Arabia banned pilgrims from visiting Islam's holiest sites as the number of deaths jumped in neighbouring Iran, while Japan and Iraq ordered the closure of schools.
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Swift control measures would have contained Coronavirus: Chinese expert
But whistleblowing doctor Li Wenliang, who died earlier this month from the virus, was punished for trying to sound the alarm on the outbreak in December
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Coronavirus: Two more victims test positive in UK, total rises to 15
The patients are in hospitals in London and in Liverpool in northwest England
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Delhi most polluted capital, India has 21 of top 30 worst AQI ranked cities
While Ghaziabad topped the list of most polluted regional cities (110 PM2.5), India ranked sixth on the list of 98 countries in PM2.5 concentration just behind Pakistan
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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
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Threat... and opportunity
One positive outcome of the coronavirus crisis may be a review of vaccine research and development processes
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Some restrictions imposed on export of medical equipment to China: MEA
Last week, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong urged India to review restrictions on trade and movement of people
Coronavirus wrap: India reports second patient; China death toll over 300
The novel virus has sent ripples of fear across the world, especially in Asia. The death toll has now risen to 259 in China. Catch LIVE updates on Coronavirus outbreak
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WHO warns overseas coronavirus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'
The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus epidemic jumped to 908 and the number of confirmed cases has risen over 40,000
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Coronavirus: China opens hospital built from scratch in under two weeks
The World Health Organisation has declared the crisis a global health emergency, and the first death outside China was confirmed in the Philippines on Sunday
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WHO forecasts 81% cancer jump in poorer countries over lacking investments
The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report that these countries had focused their limited resources on combating infectious diseases and improving maternal and child health
WHO says prepare for local coronavirus outbreak; China slams US ban order
WHO representative in Beijing, Gauden Galea. Most cases reported so far have been people who visited China or their family members
Panic in markets: If Coronavirus is not tamed, trade with China may slump
The real impact of trade can be gauged after February 8 when the Chinese New Year holidays end
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Will help in evacuating foreign nationals amid coronavirus outbreak: China
Besides India, several other countries including the US, France, Japan, South Korea, are making arrangements to airlift their nationals from central Hubei province and its capital city Wuhan
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WHO head against evacuation of foreigners, says Chinese foreign ministry
The WHO said only one of the overseas cases involved human-to-human transmission.
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