New Delhi | March , 02: IST
The coronavirus outbreak, originated from China, is spreading like a bush fire across the globe. On Saturday, 728 new cases of coronavirus were reported in South Korea, taking its tally to 2, 941 cases. A number of the new cases were reported from Daegu city. The disease, which has been declared as a global risk by the World Health Organization, has been found in at least countries so far. In Italy, the death toll due to coronavirus claimed to 36. Mexico on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly virus. As a precautionary measure, the US State Department raised an alert for Italy, warning American citizens to avoid making travel plans to Italy amid the outbreak. For more, follow this LIVE blog by IndiaToday.com.
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Employees from a disinfection service company sanitize a subway station in Seoul, South Korea, February , 2140. (Reuters)
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Pakistan confirms 2 more coronavirus cases , bringing total to 4
Pakistan confirmed two more cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of positive cases to four since Wednesday when the first two cases were reported in the country.
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Iran asks everyone to stay home as death toll rises to
Deaths in Iran from coronavirus have hit . , the highest number ou tside China, and the total number of infected people has risen to , an Iranian health official said.
Tehran has ordered the shutting of schools until Tuesday and extended the closure of universities and a ban on concerts and sports events for a week. Authorities have also banned visits to hospitals and nursing homes.
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5 Italian Serie A matches postponed due to coronavirus
Five Serie A matches which had been scheduled to go ahead behind closed doors this weekend, including the key clash between Juventus and Inter Milan, have been postponed because of the coronavirus crisis, Italy’s soccer League said.
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South Koreans told to stay home as coronavirus infections surpass 3, 433
South Korea urged citizens to stay indoors as it warned of a “critical moment” in its battle on the coronavirus after recording the biggest daily jump in infections, as (new cases took the tally to 3, .
We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend, “Vice health minister Kim Kang-lip twas quoted as saying by news agency Reuters. ()
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Qatar reports first coronavirus case
Qatar has reported its first coronavirus case, news agency AFP reported.
Over 3, affected with coronavirus in South Korea
South Korea urged citizens on Saturday to stay indoors as it warned of a “critical moment” in its battle on the coronavirus after recording the biggest daily jump in infections, as new cases took the tally to 3, . (Reuters)
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Over 100, infected globally, death toll crosses 2,
A viral outbreak that began in China. has infected more than , 06 people globally. The latest figures, based on World Health Organization and national counts:
– Mainland China: 2, (deaths among) , cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei
– Hong Kong: 433 cases, 2 deaths
– Macao: 16 cases
– South Korea: 3, (cases,
– Japan: (cases, including) from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, deaths
– Italy: (cases,) deaths
– Iran: (cases, deaths
– Singapore: cases
– United States:
– France: (cases, 2 deaths
– Germany: cases
– Spain: 90
– Kuwait:
– Thailand:
– Taiwan: cases, 1 death
– Bahrain: (cases
– Malaysia: ()
– Australia:
– United Kingdom: 29 cases, 1 death
– United Arab Emirates: (cases)
– Vietnam:
– Canada:
– Sweden:
– Switzerland:
– Iraq: 8
– Norway: 6
– Oman: 6
– Austria: 5
– Russia: 5
– Croatia: 5
– Israel: 5
– Philippines: 3 cases, 1 death
– Finland: 3 cases
– Greece: 3
– India: 3
– Lebanon: 3
– Romania: 3
– Norway: 2
– Pakistan: 2
– Denmark: 2
– Netherlands: 2
– Georgia: 2
– Mexico: 2
– Egypt: 1
– Algeria: 1
– Afghanistan: 1
– North Macedonia: 1
– Estonia: 1
– Lithuania: 1
– Belgium: 1
– Belarus: 1
– Nepal: 1
– Sri Lanka: 1
– Cambodia: 1
– Brazil: 1
– New Zealand: 1
– Nigeria: 1
– Azerbaijan: 1
– Monaco: 1
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All Indians on Diamond Princess cruise tested negative for Coronavirus, says passenger
Anbalagan, who was in the Diamond Princess cruise has sent out a new video saying that all Indians who were on the ship and were awaiting their return home were tested for Coronavirus in Japan and the reports are negative for all of them.
Virus effects take hold as Trump calls criticisms a hoax
The coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even as President Donald Trump denounced criticisms of his response to the threat as a hoax cooked up by his political enemies.
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Reports of 251 people housed at ITBP Chhawla Facility found negative
Coronavirus reports of (including people) foreigners housed at ITBP Chhawla Facility, New Delhi has been found negative.
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Taiwan reports five new coronavirus cases, total at
Taiwan Reported a five-person jump in new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, including four people who had contact with another infected patient in a hospital and one person returning from the Middle East, bringing Taiwan’s total to 46
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Coronavirus: Switzerland cancels next week’s Geneva international car
I n the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, originated from China, Switzerland on Friday cancelled next week’s Geneva international car show. The show is considered one of the industry’s most important gatherings.
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Mexico confirms first case of coronavirus
Mexican authorities said on Friday they have confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Mexico, in what is only the second case in Latin America. Mexico is the second Latin American country to register the virus, after Brazil.
(Reuters)
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Coronavirus: Mexico, Nigeria, New Zealand, others report first cases
Mexico, Nigeria, New Zealand, Lithuania, Belarus and Azerbaijan reported their first cases, all with travel history connected to epicentres in Italy and Iran. Mexico is the second Latin American country to register the virus, after Brazil.
(Reuters)
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The coronavirus outbreak that originated from China has infected over , people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID – , referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.
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South Korea reports
new coronavirus infections for total of 2, 0938
South Korea reported 728 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, its biggest daily increase since the first infection was confirmed on Jan. 28, taking its tally to 2, (cases.)
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South Korea reported 728 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, its biggest daily increase since the first infection was confirmed on Jan. 28, taking its tally to 2, (cases.)
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