coronavirus

Society

Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for coronavirus; Canadian PM placed in isolation

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau had attended a public speaking event in the UK

Mar 13, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Society

US Army infected Wuhan with coronavirus during Military Games? China official thinks so

Wuhan hosted 2019 Military World Games in October last year, in which the US armed forces had participated.

Mar 13, 2020

By Jacob J

Companies

Why are Google and Facebook banning coronavirus face mask ads?

Google has followed Facebook in temporarily banning ads for medical face masks in an effort to stop people from profiting from the public health emergency

Mar 12, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Facebook

Business

Sentosa permits free entry to support businesses hit by coronavirus

Sentosa waives entry fees for visitors to promote businesses that have been experiencing a slowdown due to coronavirus.

Mar 12, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Smartphones

Apple updates its News app with dedicated coronavirus section

You can now get all the latest updates, headlines and information about the deadly pandemic on the Apple News app on your iPhone

Mar 12, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

The US school teacher stamps on the hands of kids so that they wash it frequently

Society

US teacher stamps students' hands; is this the best way to force kids to maintain hygiene amid Covid-19?

The Facebook post by the US teacher has gone viral with netizens divided over their opinions on this practice in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 12, 2020

By Anu James

Weird World

Coronavirus scare: Are humans going through the tribulation period associated with the arrival of Nibiru?

Conspiracy theorists believe that the coronavirus outbreak is connected to the arrival of Nibiru, the alleged ninth planet in the solar system

Mar 12, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Surprised Australian GP continues amid coronavirus: Hamilton

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel said it was difficult to judge what to do as the virus continues to spread

Mar 12, 2020

By IANS

Football

Real Madrid players quarantined after player tests positive for Coronavirus; La Liga games suspended

The footballers and basketball players of Madrid have been quarantined as they were sent home after one of the club's basketball players was tested positive for the new virus

Mar 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Opinion

Ultimately, coronavirus will affect the poor most, point out numerous studies

The poor due to lack of resources are more susceptible to contract the novel coronavirus and the government should take care.

Mar 12, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Celebrity

Naomi Campbell spreads awareness about Coronavirus by wearing hazmat suit for flight

British model share some of her snaps from airport dressed in full hazmat suit, goggles and face mask

Mar 12, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Health

Coronavirus epidemic coming to an end in China? East Asian country says COVID-19 peak is over

The spokesperson mentioned that the number of new cases reported from the epicentre of the outbreak which is Wuhan has reduced a lot

Mar 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Business

China's trade will be pressurized due to global supply chain disruptions from Coronavirus

Director of foreign trade at the Commerce Ministry said that they would provide support for the Chinese firms for expanding imports of the key raw materials

Mar 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Football

Manchester United will support suspension of Premier League over Coronavirus concerns: Solskjaer

Europe is currently struggling to fight against the deadly virus which has created a major stir around the world by killing over 4,000 people and infecting more than 119,000

Mar 12, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Sports

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay, 2020 organising member tells TBS

The Japanese and Tokyo metropolitan governments, local organisers and the IOC have all sought to quash persistent speculation that the Games might get cancelled or postponed

Mar 12, 2020

By Reuters