Coronavirus Death

World stock markets slide after virus-driven plunge in US retail sales, factory output; dire economic outlook weighs on Asia

World stock markets fell on Thursday, while bonds and the dollar held on to hefty gains

1,541 hidden COVID-19 patients under observation in China, as the country starts reporting asymptomatic cases

Asymptomatic coronavirus cases refer to people who have extremely mild or no symptoms of the infection but test positive for it.

Coronavirus pandemic: Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till 31 March, suburban services to run till midnight

All passenger train operations in the country have been cancelled till 31 March by the Indian Railways in the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus claims its third victim in India, country begins testing for community transmission as cases reach 131

The number of deaths globally has crossed 7,150 now. Of the 180,000 confirmed cases globally, almost 80,000 patients have reportedly recovered.

Formula 1 cannot race in a country if a team is denied entry due to coronavirus procedures, says Ross Brawn

Formula One could not hold a world championship race in a country that denies access to any team due to coronavirus restrictions, motorsport managing director Ross Brawn said on Tuesday.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Flame-lighting ceremony in Greece to proceed despite coronavirus threat

Next week's flame-lighting ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in Greece despite concerns about the virus outbreak, organisers said on Tuesday.

Are airport screenings an effective way to contain Coronavirus infection and why are we more prone to some viruses than others?

According to the study by UCLA, less than half of those infected can actually be found out through airport screenings.

Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside China; 44-yr-old from Wuhan infected before landing in Manila, say officials

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures.

Coronavirus toll rises to 304 in China, Hubei mayor says severe shortage of protective suits, masks; WHO warns countries against spread of disease

China’s death toll from a new virus increased to 304 on Sunday amid warnings from the World Health Organization that other countries need to prepare in the event the disease spreads among their populations