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Coronavirus: Jason Gillespie in self-isolation after returning from England

The ECB on Friday suspended all professional cricket amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Millions under lock down; young people not invincible says WHO

The virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy where the daily number of fatalities has shot up relentlessly over the past week

Covid-19: Why the govt needs to change its approach to testing now

India's rate of testing is so tiny at roughly 10 per million that the real numbers of those infected are likely much higher than the current official tally

Tokyo Olympics: IOC exploring 'different scenarios' amid Covid-19 scare

For us, (postponement) would not be responsible now and it would be premature to start speculation when we do not have any recommendation from the task force, says IOC president Thomas Bach

Covid-19: With low test rates, true extent of infection may be unknown

The figure of more than 200,000 confirmed coronavirus cases tells only a fraction of the story.

Sachin Tendulkar joins WHO's Safe Hands Challenge amid coronavirus pandemic

In a video shared by the Master Blaster, Tendulkar is seen washing his hands thoroughly and also talking about the importance of washing hands with soap

Coronavirus myths: Here are 12 most common misconceptions busted

WHO has now come out with several myth busters to break the chain of fake information and theories being built around the virus

All asset classes are vulnerable as things stand, says Marc Faber

The Nifty50 index hit a lower circuit on Friday as panic spread.

Coronavirus pandemic: Badminton stars slam BWF for holding tournaments

Players, in particular, expressed their displeasure over lack of clarity on the upcoming Swiss Open, which is scheduled to be held from March 17 to 22.

COVID-19 & social media

The latter has been a force multiplier for both good and bad

Europe, not China, now the 'epicentre' of coronavirus pandemic: WHO chief

Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said

Coronavirus pandemic: How Covid-19 led to global market rout, hit economy

Many seminars, movie releases - James Bond movie - No Time To Die, Sooryavanshi, Mulan, Fast 9 - have been postponed. Rock concerts have aken a hit.

Coping with coronavirus

Sensible responses require addressing known unknowns

Coronavirus outbreak can now be classified as a pandemic, says WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was troubled by the spread and severity of the outbreak, along with a lack of action taken to combat it.

Sonia Gandhi urges Congress CMs to ensure effective response to Coronavirus

Gandhi pointed out that WHO had warned of severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially for frontline health workers

WHO urges the world to pull out all stops to rein in coronavirus spread

As China, after many arduous weeks, appeared to be winning its epic, costly battle against the new virus, the fight was revving up in newly affected areas of the globe

Can coronavirus spread through cough and sex? Here's all you need to know

Whether you catch the infection or not depends on how close you get and how long you are near the person

The ground reality of coronavirus in China: What the WHO has found?

The report noted that the younger you are, the less likely you are to be infected and the less likely you are to fall seriously ill if you do get infected

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.

New coronavirus epidemic at 'decisive point' globally, says WHO chief

Tedros emphasised that all countries should ensure that their health systems were prepared for an outbreak