coronavirus

Science

Climate-Change crisis: Vulnerable cities should adopt Singapore's innovative idea of battling sea-level rise

There are 30 US cities who are currently under the threat of flooding due to sea-level rise, while Singapore decided to fight back with this climate crisis

Mar 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus status as of 29 February, 2020

Society

US imposes Level-4 travel restrictions on Iran, Italy and South Korea

South Korea becomes the second country to report highest number of Coronavirus cases after China; Iran reports 205 fresh cases in less than 24 hours

Mar 1, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Sports

Ethiopian long-distance runner Legese registered victory at coronavirus-impacted Tokyo Marathon

The 25-year-old racer took two hours, four minutes and 15 seconds to register the victory along the almost empty streets of the capital of Japan

Mar 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Singapore June NODX fall 2.3% on-year due to weak China, Europe demand

Economy

COVID-19 had implications on South Korea's February trade; ministry claims worse to come

The monthly trade data of the Asian nation, which is the first to be released among all the big exporting economies

Mar 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Health

Australia reports first death of COVID-19 patient in the country

The new coronavirus virus which originated from central China has been creating havoc around the world

Mar 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Society

Coronavirus in China: Shocking videos reveal how city lockdown affecting Chinese people

Netizens have shared videos on Twitter which revealed that Chinese people are facing extremely hard time during the Coronavirus lockdown

Feb 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Man tested negative after quarantine coughs during TV interview creating panic

Society

Coronavirus: Man tested negative post quarantine coughs during TV interview creating panic [VIDEO]

The father and daughter were quarantined in San Diego for attending a memorial service in Wuhan, China

Feb 29, 2020

By Anu James

Society

COVID-19 taking a toll on the aviation industry: How did it affect the global airline operations?

On February 28, Philippines Airlines, laid-off 300 ground and management staff following losses, and United Airlines reduced its travel to Asian countries because of the Covid-19

Feb 29, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Science

Did the quarantine of the 'Diamond Princess' increase the number of coronavirus cases on board?

A new study by researchers from Umea University in Sweden suggests that the quarantine the cruise ship was placed in did more harm than good

Feb 29, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Games

After MWC, Game Developers Conference 2020 is cancelled over coronavirus fears

GDC 2020 will now be held sometime later in the summer after many game studios pulled out over coronavirus concerns

Feb 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Economy

COVID-19 may take a toll on the economy: What did the last 2 virus outbreaks post recession hint?

There are speculations that the coronavirus outbreak will cause a recession, as opposed to the previous outbreaks which were just after the recession

Feb 29, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Health

Coronavirus patient claims Chinese medical team sent alive patients for cremation [VIDEO]

A video recently posted on social media platform that showcased a woman, claiming that Chinese health team has been sending alive coronavirus patients for cremation

Feb 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Celebrity

Is Jackie Chan affected by the new Coronavirus? Actor reveals the truth

Jackie Chan spoke after rumours spread like wildfire that he had been quarantined because he had dinner at the same hotel which had four victims of COVID-19

Feb 29, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Health

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in sub-Saharan Africa as Coronavirus death toll exceeds 2,900

Italian citizen who works in Nigeria has been confirmed to be the first case of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa

Feb 29, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Health

Can a fully recovered Coronavirus patient be re-infected? South Korea, Japan have the answer

Cases of fully recovered patients getting reinfected with COVID-19 have emerged, raising serious concerns that fight against coronavirus is far from over

Feb 29, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Technology

Coronavirus: These 'smart' face masks can detect infected patients in hours

A team of researchers has designed 'smart' masks that can detect the presence of bacteria and viruses like the deadly coronavirus in infected individuals within hours

Feb 29, 2020

By Manthan C.

Health

Follow these Coronavirus prevention measures properly to safeguard yourself from COVID-19 [VIDEO]

Seto Wing Hong's video on how to wear a surgical mask and the CDC's new step to educate the public on how to wash hands are two steps that can reduce the risk of coronavirus

Feb 29, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal