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Coronavirus outbreak: Odisha records highest single-day surge of COVID-19

New Delhi, May 09: With the number of coronavirus cases reaching towards 60,000-mark, Odisha has witnessed its highest single-day surge of COVID-19 cases so far. The state has reported as many as 78 new cases on Friday to take its tally




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Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu residents stranded in foreign countries return

Chennai, May 09: About 359 people arrived in Tamil Nadu early on Saturday from Dubai in two Air India flights as part of the government's Vande Bharat Mission to bring home Indian nationals stranded in various countries. Among the




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Coronavirus crisis: Uttar Pradesh Congress creates portal to receive complaints on COVID-19 lockdown

Lucknow, May 09: Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday said that it has launched a chat portal that would allow people list the problems being faced by them amid the ongoing COVID-19-induced lockdown. The complaints received from users of the




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JioMart Lets Consumers Order Groceries Via WhatsApp Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Facebook's recent investment was made to Reliance, where the social media giant said it would invest $5.7 billion, which translates to Rs. 43,574 crores in digital assets owned and controlled by Reliance. Right after the announcement, JioMart, an e-commerce site and




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Coronavirus Outbreak: Facebook Removes Posts To Curb Spread Of Misinformation

The coronavirus outbreak is not only creating waves of shock across China but also on a global scale. It has given rise to the anti-China sentiment around the world. As many as 12,000 people in China have been affected by coronavirus,




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Twitter To Curb Coronavirus Misinformation On Its Platform

Social media platforms are a thriving hub for communication. Serving as messaging platforms as well, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites are platforms to discuss various topics. However, with the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of misinformation is circulating on




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Coronavirus Alert: Indian Government Creates Dedicated Twitter Handle

COVID-19 coronavirus has resulted in a country-wide shut down in India. Not only in India, but many other countries worldwide have implemented similar measures to curb the spread of the deadly virus. With the lockdown in place, the Indian government is




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Facebook Sues Thailand Based Indian Techie For Spreading Fake News On Coronavirus

Facebook has filed a case against a Thailand-based Indiantechie for running a software application company that passesaround their advertising analysis process and pushed fake adsas well as false information about coronavirus on its socialmedia platform. Facebook filed the case




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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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Reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors to resume training under strict guidelines amid coronavirus

The Raptors, who were third overall when the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season in March until further notice due to the coronavirus.




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Barcelona players return to training with strict coronavirus guidelines

Barca tested all their players for COVID-19 on Wednesday and captain Lionel Messi was among those seen out on the Joan Gamper training complex conducting individual dribbling and running exercises.




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All Inter Milan players test negative for coronavirus

Italy had suspended the league campaign on March 9 as a part of the nationwide lockdown to combat the threat of the novel virus.




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Coronavirus: Sachin Tendulkar provides financial aid to 4,000 underprivileged people in Mumbai

Earlier,Tendulkar had decided to contribute Rs 25 lakh each to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund in an effort to join hands with the government in their fight against the pandemic. 




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Treat coronavirus like a Test match, register outright win: Anil Kumble to citizens

Kumble posted a video of himself and thanked all the cornavirus warriors for working selflessly day and night at this difficult time.




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Mohanlal Donates Robot To The Coronavirus Ward Of Kalamassery Medical College Hospital!

Mohanlal, the complete actor has been highly active with the charity works during this coronavirus crisis period. The actor had made hefty donations to both the Kerala Chief Minister's relief fund and FEFKA fund for the daily wage workers of the




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Asymptomatic patients as infective as ones with coronavirus symptoms

The woman in Central China's Henan Province was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 after coming into contact with an asymptomatic patient, who also got the virus from another asymptomatic patient.




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Boost immunity and don't fret over pH level of coronavirus

According to health experts, boosting your immunity is important but pH level of the new coronavirus is only misinformation.




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TB vaccine a potential new tool to fight coronavirus: Study

The study that appeared in the pre-print repository medRxiv, proposed that national differences in COVID-19 impact could be partially explained by the different national policies respect to BCG childhood vaccination.




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Broadway Star Nick Cordero's Leg Amputated Due To Coronavirus Complications

Broadway actor Nick Cordero's wife revealed the actor had his right leg amputated after suffering complications from Coronavirus. She took to her Instagram account and shared the ordeal with his fans. Amanda Kloots, on late Saturday, wrote on Instagram,




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Coronavirus Is Killing Black People At An Alarmingly High Rate In America: Beyonce

Popstar Beyonce made a surprise appearance during One World: Together At Home concert and highlighted the disproportionately high death rates of people of colour from coronavirus in the US. The singer recorded a video message for the star-studded concert




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Gospel Singer Troy Sneed Passes Away Due To Coronavirus

Grammy nominee Troy Sneed has breathed his last due to complications from Coronavirus at the age of 52. A report in Billboard said the gospel singer passed away on Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. A family friend




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I For India: Will Smith-Mick Jagger Join Hands With Shah Rukh Khan For India's Coronavirus Concert

The Rolling Stones' rock legend Mick Jagger and American actor Will Smith, on Sunday, joined Bollywood actors for the four-hour concert, that happened on Sunday itself, to raise funds for India's battle against the novel Coronavirus. Some of the other stars




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JK Rowling Donates 1 Million Pounds For Coronavirus Relief On Battle Of Hogwarts' 22nd Anniversary

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is contributing 1 million pounds to help some of those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. The 54-year-old writer made the announcement on account of the 22nd anniversary of the




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Farhan Akhtar Donates 1,000 PPE Kits To Healthcare Officials Fighting Coronavirus In India

Actor Farhan Akhtar, on Thursday, announced that he has donated 1000 PPE kits. In an Instagram post, the actor shared that the PPE kits will be donated to government hospitals for helping healthcare workers fighting the Novel Coronavirus. Sharing




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Holi 2020: How To Play Safe Holi During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

We are sure that the moment you hear about Holi, your mind races towards gulal (colours), pichkaris (colourful water guns), sweets, and water balloons. Holi is no doubt one of the best festivals celebrated in India that promotes brotherhood, love




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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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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




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Conjunctivitis Could Be A New Symptom Of Coronavirus, Here’s What You Need To Know

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to sky-rocket with each passing day, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the novel coronavirus and what symptoms it causes once the virus enters the body. Multiple studies have shown that coronavirus causes symptoms like




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COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Blood Purification Device For Treatment Of Coronavirus

As of today, there are 2,407,439 COVID-19 cases with 165,073 deaths. On a hopeful note, 625,202 have recovered. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a




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Can Air Conditioning Systems Spread Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need To Know

As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads rapidly infecting millions of people, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the new virus and recommending protective measures to combat the spread of the disease further. Many recent studies have shown that coronavirus can live on




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COVID-19: Air Pollution May Affect Coronavirus Lethality, Study Says

Scientists and health experts are steadily working on the cases of coronavirus, examining the origin, complications, triggers, developing a vaccine and so on. The extensive studies help provide a deeper understanding of the nature of the novel coronavirus, informing the public




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COVID-19: Can Farting Spread The Coronavirus?

One of the most common questions asked in the event of coronavirus being declared as airborne in places that use aerosols is, 'can the coronavirus spread through farting?.' As weird as it may sound, health experts assert that it is indeed,




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13 Key Symptoms Of Coronavirus You Need To Know

As of 22 April 2020, the novel coronavirus has infected 2,571,545 people with 701,070 recovery cases and 178,281 reported deaths worldwide. In India, the total COVID-19 positive cases near the 20,000 mark. With each passing day, researchers are learning




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COVID-19: WHO Hand Sanitiser Formula Can Disable Coronavirus, Study Finds

One of the most 'needed' things currently after protection masks, hand sanitisers are the next best thing to regularly washing your hands with soap. Due to the increased demand and lack of supply of hand sanitisers, spotting one at your regular




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COVID-19: Ayurvedic Herbs Such As Aswagandha To Be Tested For Treating Coronavirus Infection

In the second week of April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed the citizens to follow the guidelines laid down by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The guidelines were encompassed of ways




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What Happens After Coronavirus Enters The Body? Everything You Need To Know

Scientists are still studying the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)and with each passing day, multiple studies are surfacing about the virus that has infected 2,830,082 people and caused 197,246 deaths worldwide. Seeing the SARS-CoV-2's highly contagious nature, the World




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Know About Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor (FETBB) Which Detects Coronavirus Within Minutes

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 27892 with 6185 recovered cases and 872 deaths. Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial to slow down the spread of the infection. COVID-19 spread at a




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10 Serious Complications Of Coronavirus Infection You Need To Know

The researchers and scientists are still studying the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to identify what kind of complications it has on a person who is infected by the virus. As per a January 2020 study finding, infected patients who were mostly men




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COVID-19 And Breast Cancer: Does It Increase The Risk Of Developing Coronavirus Infection?

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and




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COVID-19: Home Isolation Guidelines For Coronavirus Patients

On 27 May, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) established the option of home isolation for very mild or presymptomatic COVID-19 patients. The option comes with the mark that the patient's residence has the facility to follow safe home