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05 Apr

COVID-19 death toll surpasses 65,000

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Pandemic Coronavirus claimed at least 65,659 lives globally so far, according to Worldometer data report. According to the website, data total 1,215,690 COVID-19 cases have been reported so far after the virus originated. Of them have been 253,684 recovered. In 896,347 active cases, 44, 654 are in a serious condition. Italy is at the top of the death toll chart with 15,362 death cases. Then Spain reported 12,418 and USA 8,454 death cases. But, in China 3,329 death cases have been reported so far. Meanwhile according to the number of the affected USA at the top of the chart with…

05 Apr

Modi seeks help to Manmohan, Pranab, Mamata

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The whole world is fighting with the deadly coronavirus epidemic and India so. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called two former President and two Prime Ministers of the country seeking advice on the fight against the virus. A source at the Indian Prime Minister's Office confirmed the information. Narendra Modi also spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about combating Coronavirus. He also spoke to the chief ministers of several other states and heads of almost all political parties. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office, the Indian news agency ANI said that Prime Minister Modi…

02 Apr

Global coronavirus deaths top 50,000 – Johns Hopkins tally

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Global coronavirus deaths topped 50,200 on Thursday as the pandemic ravages the United States and Europe, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Reported cases of the COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus were approaching 1 million with the most cases in the United States, followed by Italy and Spain.

01 Apr

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases top 9 lakh, death toll 45,371

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Italy and Spain bore the brunt of the crisis as the grim tally hit another milestone even though half of the planet's population is already under some form of lockdown in a battle to halt contagion. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic infected 905,279 people worldwide and increased the death toll to 45,371 till 11.45 pm (IST- 1/4/20 ) on Wednesday even as the head of the United Nations has described this crisis as humanity's worst since World War II. The US has recorded the highest numbers of cases worldwide at 199,092 including 4,361 deaths. Italy has a total of 110,574 positive…

30 Mar

UK’s prince Charles out of self-isolation and in good health

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British heir-to-the-throne prince Charles, who had tested positive for coronavirus, is out of self-isolation after seven days and is in good health, his spokesman said on Monday. Last week, his Clarence House office revealed that Charles, 71, had been tested after displaying mild symptoms of the virus and had been in self-isolation at his Birkhall home in Scotland where he had continued to work. After consultation with his physician, he is now out of self-isolation, Clarence House said. He will resume meetings and take exercise in accordance with government and medical guidelines. However, his wife Camilla, who tested negative for…

30 Mar

Coronavirus global toll crosses 35,000

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More than 35,000 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic since it emerged late last year in China, most of them in Europe, according to an AFP tally at 1615 GMT Monday using official figures. In total, 35,905 people have died, including 26,076 in Europe. Italy has the most deaths with 11,591, following by Spain with 7,340 and China with 3,304.

27 Mar

Tendulkar digs deep for India’s coronavirus fight

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Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the former cricketer has confirmed. Tendulkar, who also took part in Australia's bushfire charity game in February, contributed 2.5 million rupees each to his state government of Maharashtra and the Prime Minister's relief fund, the source told Reuters. The 46-year-old remains the world's leading run-scorer in tests and one-day internationals, with more than 34,000 runs and 100 centuries. His 24-year career ended in 2013. India has confirmed 724 infections, of which 17 have died. Globally, over 24,000 have died…

26 Mar

Coronavirus: Cases in India at 649, 13 deaths so far

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The number of coronavirus cases climbed to 649 in India on Thursday and the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 13, with one death reported each from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, according to the Health Ministry. Goa featured for the first time in the chart prepared by the ministry, reporting 33 coronavirus cases. In its updated figures at 10.15 am, the ministry stated that 13 COVID-19 deaths were reported so far in the country. Maharashtra reported three deaths, Gujarat two, while Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Karnataka, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported one death…

26 Mar

Kanika Kapoor, First Bollywood celebrity tests positive for coronavirus

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Kanika Kapoor who rendered one of the most unforgettable hits like Baby Doll which featured none other than the sizzling Sunny Leone, has tested positive for coronavirus. She's the first Bollywood celebrity to have been infected with the deadly virus. In a statement, Kanika said that she had experienced flu symptoms for a couple of days and went for a test. After she saw that she had tested positive for the virus, she has gone in for a self-quarantine at home along with the family. "My family and I are in complete quarantine and following medical advice on the way…

26 Mar

His Majesty The King is in Phuentsholing to inspect

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Thimphu: His Majesty The King is in Phuentsholing to inspect the plans put in place to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential goods from India, in light of the closure of our borders, and the 21-day lockdown in India. While in Phuentsholing, His Majesty also inspected the Amochu Land Development and Township Project area (near YDF), the site chosen for the construction of temporary shelters for Bhutanese living in Jaigoan. Upon Royal Command, the Royal Bhutan Army has deployed about 1,300 soldiers and officers for the construction. Over 5,000 Bhutanese have been evacuated from Jaigoan, and are currently sheltered in schools. Schools…