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Coronavirus outbreak: Another White House staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Washington, May 09: The White House on Friday said that US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the novel coronavirus, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for COVID-19 this week.




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Pune records 160 new coronavirus cases

Pune, May 10: Pune district reported 160 new coronavirus cases since Friday night, taking the tally of cases to 2,732, health officials said here on Saturday. The death toll reached 148 with five COVID-19 patients succumbing to the infection,




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Coronavirus positive cases in India nears 63,000-mark, 127 deaths in 24 hours

New Delhi, May 10: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rush Central teams to 10 COVID-19 hit states, which are witnessing high case load and spurt in numbers, reported IANS. The states include Gujarat,




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Coronavirus: मलेशिया में फंसे 698 भारतीयों को लेकर INS जलाश्व पहुंचा कोच्चि

कोच्चि। कोरोना वायरस की वजह से लाॉकडाउन के कारण मालदीव में फंसे 698 भारतीयों को लेकर नौसेना का युद्धपोत आईएनएस जलाश्व कोच्ची पहुंच गया है। अधिकारियों से मिली जानकारी के अनुसार 698 भारतीय नागरिकों में 19 गर्भवती महिलाएं हैं। राज्य सरकार




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Delhi: 24 घंटे में Coronavirus के 381 नए केस, आज 5 की मौत

नई दिल्ली- राजधानी दिल्ली में कोरोना वायरस के मामले कम होने का नाम नहीं ले रहे। 24 घंटे में 381 नए केस सामने आए हैं। इनको मिलाकर देश की राजधानी में कोरोना वायरस के कुल मामले बढ़कर 6,923 पहुंच चुके हैं।




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coronavirus: क्‍या होती है प्लाज्मा थैरेपी, जानें कैसे ये काम करती है

दुनियाभर में विकराल रूप धारण करते जा रहे कोरोना वायरस को रोकने के लिए दुनिया के कई देशों में इसके इलाज की खोज की जा रही है। कोरोना संकट के बीच डॉक्टर की तरफ से इलाज ढूंढने के लगातार प्रयास जारी




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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 667 to 169,218 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 667 to 169,218, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday.




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Mexican health ministry tallies nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases

Mexico's health ministry confirmed 1,938 new cases of coronavirus infection on Saturday, along with 193 additional deaths, as government models projected that infections could peak this weekend.




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China 'shocked' by U.S. reversal on U.N. coronavirus action - diplomat 

China and the United States both supported a draft United Nations Security Council resolution confronting the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday and it was "shocking and regretful" that Washington changed its mind on Friday, a Chinese diplomat said.




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Russia buries latest priest to die from coronavirus

Father Andrei Molchanov, the latest Russian Orthodox priest to die from the novel coronavirus, was buried on Saturday by his heartbroken daughter who said she wished the Moscow church where he served had closed earlier.




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One dead after fire breaks out at Moscow coronavirus hospital

One person was killed after a fire broke out on Saturday at a Moscow hospital treating patients infected with the new coronavirus, the authorities said.




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South Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest in a month

South Korea reported 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily number in a month, after a small outbreak emerged around a slew of nightclubs that a confirmed patient had visited.




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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic

Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as "chaotic" in a conference call with former members of his administration, a source said on Saturday.




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Thailand reports five new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.




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China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections

China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28, including the first for more than a month in the city of Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected late last year.




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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31.




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Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Three senior officials guiding the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for the disease, their agencies and spokesmen said.




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Singapore reports 876 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 23,336

Singapore registered 876 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Sunday, taking the city-state's total to 23,336 cases.




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Australia's biggest state to ease coronavirus lockdown from May 15

Australia's most populous state, home to Sydney, will allow restaurants, playgrounds and outdoor pools to reopen on Friday as extensive testing has shown the spread of the coronavirus has slowed sharply, New South Wales state's premier said on Sunday.




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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as 'chaotic'

Former President Obama, who has largely kept out of the fray even as President Trump has blamed his Democratic administration for a variety of problems related to the pandemic, described Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as "chaotic" on a call, a source said. Colette Luke has more.




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Academic Year For Schools Likely To Commence In August Amid Continued Lockdown Over Coronavirus

The academia and education experts' have sought State government's intervention in clearing the ambiguity prevailing over commencement of the academic year, even as the lockdown stands extended in Karnataka up to April 30, 2020 in containing the spread of Novel Coronavirus




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YUKTI Portal Launched By MHRD To Combat Coronavirus

Human Resource Development Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation). This unique portal will deal with the efforts and initiatives of MHRD during these difficult times caused by Novel Coronavirus




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SSC CHSL, Junior Engineer And Stenographer Exams Postponed Due to Coronavirus

The country is going through a national emergency due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus pandemic and hence is currently observing the lockdown till May 3, 2020. Most of the entrance exams along with board exams deferred due to COVID. There




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Coronavirus: Australia’s Matific To Teach Maths For Students Below Grade 6

India is going through a national emergency that has arisen due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic and observing the second phase of lockdown till May 3. Most of the schools across the country likely to kick-start the new academic year




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APPSC Exams Postponed Due To Coronavirus

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has postponed the exams of a few recruitments scheduled in May. The APPSC has released a notice regarding the postponement of recruitment exams. Candidates who are aspiring for the Main Examination (Online) for




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SSC Results Postponed For Junior Engineer, MTS And CGL Due To Coronavirus

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced that the results of various exams have been postponed due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). The Commission has postponed the results of dates of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity




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France says total death toll from coronavirus rises by 80 to 26,310

The number of people who have died from coronavirus infections in France rose by 80 to 26,310 on Saturday, the health ministry said, a much smaller daily increase than the previous day when it was 243.




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U.S. CDC reports 1,274,036 coronavirus cases, 77,034 deaths

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 1,274,036 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 25,996 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 1,557 to 77,034.




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Panama coronavirus cases rise to 8,282, deaths reach 237

Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 8,282 on Saturday, a rise of 212 from the previous day, and deaths climbed by six to 237, the health ministry said.




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Mexican health ministry tallies nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases

Mexico's health ministry confirmed 1,938 new cases of coronavirus infection on Saturday, along with 193 additional deaths, as government models projected that infections could peak this weekend.




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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 667 to 169,218: RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 667 to 169,218, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday.




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South Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest in a month

South Korea reported 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily number in a month, after a small outbreak emerged around a slew of nightclubs that a confirmed patient had visited.




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Thailand reports five new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.




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China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections

China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28, including the first for more than a month in the city of Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected late last year.




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Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Three senior officials guiding the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for the disease, their agencies and spokesmen said.




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China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections

China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28, including the first for more than a month in the city of Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected late last year.




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Coronavirus Pandemic: Yamaha India Employees Donate Rs 61.5 Lakh Towards State & PM Relief Funds

Yamaha Motor Group India announced their involvement in the fight against COVID-19 in the country. The company employees pledged a voluntary donation of a day's salary from the month of April 2020.




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Coronavirus: What Is Social Distancing? Dos And Don’ts Of Social Distancing

Social distancing, the two words has changed the way we act and interact with family, friends, colleagues and even strangers during this lockdown period. Governments have urged citizens to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).




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COVID-19: HIV Drug Could Be Beneficial For Coronavirus Patients

The world is together in the fight against the global pandemic of coronavirus or covid-19, which has 1,700,870 cases and caused 102,789 deaths since its advent in December 2019. With hundreds of medical agencies and health experts crucially working on the




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Can Ebola Virus Disease Be Prevented?

Ebola virus disease, also termed Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a disease of the humans caused by four strains of Ebola virus. Ebola was first discovered in the year 1976, and since then there have been many incidences of the diseases with




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Coronavirus Lockdown: 6 Ways To Relieve Stress While Working From Home

Due to the contagious nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to curb its spread among people, the government has imposed a lockdown and because of which most companies have asked their employees to work from home. Working from home has both




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COVID-19: Head Lice Drug For Treating Coronavirus

Scientists and medical research facilities around the world are jointly working towards developing a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic which has caused 114,270 deaths and a total of 1,853,604 cases as of today [1]. From hydroxychloroquine to HIV drugs,




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Coronavirus: 10 Ways To Boost Your Immunity To Lower The Risk Of Infection

Till date, coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected 1,854,174 people and claimed 114,291 lives. And, while the whole world is grappling with dangers this virus poses to mankind, it is crucial to practice basic hygiene methods and also incorporate certain ways to boost




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COVID-19 & Remdesivir: Coronavirus Patients Recover With Gilead’s Drug

An experimental antiviral drug developed by a research-based biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences showed positive results on its application, where more than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved. UPDATE: On 29 April, Gilead Sciences Inc. announced that in Phase




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COVID-19: Beware! Shoes Can Carry And Transmit Coronavirus, Says Study

Multiple studies have shown that the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19 or SARS CoV-2) can live on surfaces such as glass, plastic, steel and cardboard [1]. But a new study has claimed that SARS CoV-2 can be spread through your shoes. While




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Why Is Coronavirus Causing Social Stigma?

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are




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Coronavirus: Tips On How To Clean Your Groceries

As most of the countries are under lockdown right now, stay-at-home orders which include online grocery shopping has become the most convenient method to buy groceries. Also, many people are stocking up groceries and other essentials. But, what's the safest way




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Is The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The Same As SARS?

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19)is an infectious disease caused by coronaviruses, a family of viruses that also causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Both COVID-19 and SARS are caused by a strain of coronaviruses that caused SARS, known as SARS-CoV in 2003




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COVID-19: Can The Coronavirus Spread Through Currency Notes?

In a recent report, Andhra Pradesh has confirmed the death of two coronavirus patients who had no travel history. The Andhra Pradesh Police reported that the virus spread through currency notes, where it turned out to be the ‘culprit' carrying the




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Foot Sores May Be A New Symptom Of Coronavirus, Here's What You Need To Know

As of 17 April 2020, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,190,010 people and claimed 147,010 lives globally. And in India confirmed cases have gone up to 11,201 and caused 437 deaths. Since the coronavirus outbreak, we are learning something new about