coronavirus

Markets

Asia shares struggle for footing after fraught week

As the coronavirus takes a toll on the market, investors clutched at hopes that China could contain the virus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and mounting deaths

Jan 31, 2020

By Reuters

Health

After 213 deaths, 10,000 reported cases, WHO finally declares Wuhan coronavirus 'a global emergency', will it help?

On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus outbreak, a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' [PHEIC]

Jan 31, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Tech & Trend

Google provides one-stop solution for coronavirus-related queries with SOS page

The SOS page would help the user with all available information regarding coronavirus along with required URLs which would come in handy at times of emergency

Jan 31, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Society

China and Denmark in diplomatic spat over coronavirus cartoon in Danish newspaper

China asked the Danish newspaper 'Jyllands-Posten' to apologize, which the newspaper and the cartoonist refused, with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen defending the newspaper

Jan 30, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Health

Get us out of here, plead foreign students at China virus epicenter

A Pakistani student in Wuhan said the students had been in contact with their embassy but it had not responded in two days

Jan 30, 2020

By Reuters

Society

Coronavirus cure: China footage shows young man thanking government for medical care

The patient who was cured and discharged is from Shanxi province. This is apparently the first recovery reported in the northern province.

Jan 30, 2020

By Jacob J

A man covers his face as he walks to work in Delhi

Health

India reports its first case of coronavirus

The patient was an Indian student who used to study at the Wuhan University in China was stable and in isolation in hospital, as per government statement

Jan 30, 2020

By Reuters

Weird World

Can drinking BLEACH cure Coronavirus? Conspiracy theorists seem to believe so

QAnon advocates are urging people to drink a fatal concoction known as Miracle Mineral Solution, which they claim can provide protection against the rapidly spreading disease

Jan 30, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Health

Singaporeans queue up to buy face masks, pharmacies run out of stock, family-wise rationing begins

As of Jan 30, Wednesday, Singapore reported ten cases of confirmed Wuhan caronavirus infection in the country

Jan 30, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Health

Coronavirus epidemic: WHO might declare it a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern'

As on Thursday, death toll attributed to the deadly coronavirus has reached 170 and 8.000 cases have been reported from around the world

Jan 30, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Society

China virus: What does Wuhan, Jiayou mean? Why on video Chinese residents post coronavirus lockdown shouting 'add oil'?

Wuhan residents are doing their part in making the best of a bad situation

Jan 30, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Society

Coronavirus misinformation grips Internet and social media; How to filter it out?

China's coronavirus outbreak has caused extreme panic in all around the world which is ideal to spread misinformation and rumours online

Jan 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news

Society

Coronavirus vs Corona beer : A case of mistaken identity, as Google search surges for 'Corona beer virus'

It should be noted without a doubt that there is no connection between the Mexican beer - Corona Extra and the virus, in any way.

Jan 30, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Society

China virus:New videos from Wuhan show coronavirus infected people dying on streets, supermarkets and trains

For thousands of residents of Wuhan, which is the epicenter of the outbreak, situations seem to be turning grimmer as a cure for this novel coronavirus strain still remains elusive.

Jan 30, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Weird World

Wuhan coronavirus: Did Nostradamus predict the deadly outbreak?

The 16th-century French seer had reportedly predicted the Hiroshima nuclear bombings and the 9/11 World Trade Center attack

Jan 30, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Indonesia: Ancient gold plates unearthed in Boyolali

Business

Gold gains as virus concerns linger, investors await Fed

With the number of coronavirus fatalities standing at over 132 and 6,000 cases reported worldwide, there are fears that the outbreak could inflict damage on Chinese growth

Jan 29, 2020

By Reuters

Health

Coronoavirus a leaked bio-weapon? Know all about bio-warfare pathogens

Is a leaked pathogen on killing spree in China? Such claims surrounding Coronavirus are sensational but unsubstantiated. Read on to know the history of the use of deadly viruses in warfare.

Jan 29, 2020

By Jacob J

Health

Coronavirus: As Southeast Asian nations report new cases, Thailand admits it cannot stop spread

As on Wednesday, Singapore has reported 7, Malaysia 7, Thailand 14, Vietnam has reported 2 cases of coronavirus, while 23 are under observation in Philippines

Jan 29, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Business

Coronavirus can affect Bosch's global auto supply chain: CEO warns

Bosch is heavily dependent on China for the exporting of electronic motors, transmission and power electronics for the electric cars, coronavirus may affect its functioning

Jan 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Society

British Airways suspends direct flights to mainland China amid virus fears

British Airways has suspended all the direct flights to and from China citing safety issues due to the coronavirus crisis

Jan 29, 2020

By Reuters

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