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Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala govt warns against hiding travel history after Italy-returned family infects eight; confirmed cases rise to 14

The Kerala govt on Tuesday warned people against hiding information about their travel history to coronavirus-affected countries or information that may lead to spreading the COVID-19 disease

Coronavirus cases rise to 62 in India, Jammu and Kashmir reports its first case of COVID-19 infection

Kerala reported eight new cases, while Karanataka reported four, Maharastra five and Jammu and Kashmir confirmed its first case of Coronavirus infection.

Coronavirus myth busted: COVID-19 cases may not decline in warm climate

Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, said that it would be a false hope to believe that COVID-19 would disappear in summers.

Coronavirus myth busted: Bleach gargles and drinking miracle mineral solution will not prevent COVID-19

Drinking bleach (or even gargling with it) will severely impact your health and MMS is a kind of bleach that could even be life-threatening if ingested.

Health ministry confirms two new cases of Novel Coronavirus infection in India: one each in Delhi and Telangana

A health ministry release stated that both patients are stable and being monitored closely. This brings the total count of cases in India to 5.

COVID-19 update Feb 24: Coronavirus seems more deadly for men than women, international cases spike and more

Almost 80,000 people have been infected globally, with 2,619 deaths. Outside mainland China, 27 people have lost their lives.

COVID-19: 8 common myths about the new Coronavirus - busted

Given all the hype around COVID-19, it is important that you verify the source of your information and not jump to conclusions.

Coronavirus update 11 Feb: Death toll exceeds 1000, patients in Kerala declared virus-free and more

Two out of the three cases in Kerala (which are the only confirmed cases in the country) have tested negative and been declared disease-free.

Coronavirus update 10 Feb: Death toll reaches 910, WHO experts to land in China soon and more

The Wuhan coronavirus crossed a grim milestone over the weekend. It is now responsible for more global deaths than the deadly SARS virus of 2002-2003.

Coronavirus outbreak, N95 masks, traditional medicine and other burning questions — answered

Ambiguity to the virus’ origin, fear spurred by its rapid spread and want of a cure has incited a deluge of misinformation.