Coronavirus: News
What is a pandemic? Why has COVID-19 been declared one?
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic as the virus continues to spread globally.
Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced
Tech giant Google on Thursday confirmed that one of its employees, working at the Bengaluru office, caught the coronavirus infection on his trip to Greece.
Kane Richardson tested for coronavirus after reporting illness
Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has been quarantined and tested for the novel coronavirus ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.
No IPL matches to be held in Delhi: Details here
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has become the latest victim of the coronavirus outbreak.
'US military perhaps behind coronavirus,' Chinese official echoes conspiracy theory
A senior Chinese official has hinted at a United States conspiracy behind the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Karnataka man, who died of coronavirus, had hypertension and asthma
A 76-year-old man in Karnataka died due to coronavirus and became the first COVID-19 fatality in India. The elderly also suffered from hypertension and asthma, the Health Ministry confirmed.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office revealed on Thursday.
Apple Stores to restrict Watch, AirPods try-ons amid coronavirus outbreak
As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to claim lives around the globe, Apple is doing everything possible to avoid potential transmission of the deadly disease in its vicinity.
No Cannes this year if coronavirus worsens
2020 might go down in history as one of the most disappointing years for cinema and sporting enthusiasts around the world, thanks to the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.
F1: McLaren pull out of Australian GP owing to coronavirus
Formula 1 team McLaren have pulled out of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix.
IPL 2020 will likely be scheduled behind closed doors
The upcoming edition of Indian Premier League will likely take place without spectators' presence in the wake of coronavirus crisis.
La Liga suspended after Real Madrid players forced into quarantine
Spanish top flight La Liga has been suspended for the next two gameweeks after Real Madrid squad went into quarantine because of coronavirus.
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani fine after testing positive for coronavirus
Juventus and Italy central defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus.
All you need to know about coronavirus tests (not exhaustive)
Coronavirus outbreak has been declared a pandemic and leaders across the globe have made containing the damage, their topmost priority.
Facebook giving free Portal devices to employees: Here's why
As the cases of coronavirus continue to increase in the US, Facebook is doing everything possible to make working from home convenient for its employees.
Canceling the 2020 Olympics 'unthinkable', says Tokyo governor
Tokyo city governor Yuriko Koike stated that the coronavirus pandemic might impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, but canceling it is "unthinkable".
Italy is on knees: Woman's post on coronavirus goes viral
With Italy emerging as the European epicenter of coronavirus, an American named Cristina Higgins, who stays in Bergamo, described on Facebook what the situation looks like on the ground.
Hackers are infecting PCs, stealing passwords with coronavirus maps
With the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, organizations have resorted to creating maps indicating the continually evolving situation in every country.
IPL: No foreign player to be available till April 15
The coronavirus outbreak has turned into a worldwide catastrophe and like many nations, India too is reeling from the same.
Road Safety matches to be played sans spectators: Here's why
The remaining matches of the Road Safety World Series will be played behind closed doors due to coronavirus outburst.
Coronavirus round-up: WHO calls it pandemic, India suspends visas
Months after it originated in China, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic, while asking all countries to take urgent and aggressive action.
Coronavirus outbreak: Apple shuts down stores in Italy indefinitely
In the wake of skyrocketing deaths due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy, Apple has shuttered all its stores in the country.
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks, wife Rita test positive for coronavirus
Academy-award winning Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has been infected by the novel coronavirus, which has taken the lives of more than 4,200 people worldwide. His wife Rita Wilson also tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus hits music festivals as Coachella postponed till October
The panic over coronavirus outbreak is looming over art festivals and concerts, places that naturally invite large crowds and are potential threats for the spread of the deadly virus.
This hand-scanner can detect harmful disease-causing viruses
With the deadly outbreak of coronavirus around the globe, people have committed to cleaning hands regularly.
Avoid humans: Coronavirus patient talks about disease on Facebook
The coronavirus outbreak has baffled scientists across the globe and they are struggling to come up with a vaccination.
Twitter users almost certainly believed Daniel Radcliffe has coronavirus. How?
Misinformation on coronavirus spreads like wildfire, and this time, it has roped in Daniel Radcliffe.
Coronavirus: Kerala in shutdown mode, health-emergency declared in four districts
With 14 people testing positive for coronavirus in Kerala, the state government has declared a health emergency in four districts and imposed several restrictions.
Coronavirus: Barcelona vs Napoli to be played behind closed doors
The upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg clash between Barcelona and Napoli is set to be played behind closed doors.
Kerala reports 6 new coronavirus cases; 3 others in Karnataka
Kerala detected six new cases of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, on Tuesday. Separately, three new cases were reported in Karnataka.
Coronavirus crisis: All sport in Italy suspended until April 3
The coronavirus outbreak in Italy has seen all sport in the nation get suspended until at least April 3.
Petrol, diesel prices fall; check new rates here
The prices of petrol and diesel fell for the fifth consecutive day on Monday as the global coronavirus outbreak had a ripple effect on crude oil rates.
Coronavirus crisis: Indian Wells tennis tournament gets cancelled
The Indian Wells tennis tournament got cancelled on Monday over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.
Sensex crashes 2,300 points; records biggest single-day fall in decade
Market indices Sensex and Nifty crashed on Monday trading 6% lower in the biggest single-day fall in at least a decade.
Three-year-old in Kerala tests positive for coronavirus, tally reaches 41
In Kerala, a three-year-old, who had traveled to Italy recently, tested positive for coronavirus, reports said on Monday. The child has been admitted to the isolation ward of Ernakulam Medical College.
Tennis: Measures taken by ATP and WTA to tackle coronavirus
In wake of the deadly coronavirus crisis, the ATP and WTA have asked tennis players not to give away used towels and sweatbands to fans.
Kerala detects 5 new coronavirus cases; national tally at 39
Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Sunday reported five more positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
India's FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Qatar postponed: Details here
The Indian men football team's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Qatar has been postponed due to the spread of coronavirus.
US: New York Governor declares state of emergency over coronavirus
In the United States, Governor of New York State Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency on Saturday amid growing concern over a novel coronavirus outbreak.
#Coronavirus: How to clean smartphone, which is dirtier than toilet-seat
Our smartphones, that we use from our morning commute to dinner tables to sleep, carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. Evidently, cell phones are far dirtier than we think, and the more germs they collect, the more infections we are likely to contract.