The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in history - to help cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the intensifying coronavirus pandemic, and President Donald Trump quickly signed it into law.

Historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill passes US House, becomes law

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday cast doubt on Sao Paulo's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak and accused the state governor of manipulating the numbers for political ends, without giving evidence for his claims.

Brazil's Bolsonaro questions coronavirus deaths, says 'sorry, some will die'

South Korea reported 146 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest number in a week, its disease control agency said on Saturday, with the country suffering a rise in imported cases from Europe and the United States during recent days.

South Korea reports 146 new coronavirus cases, highest in a week

As COVID-19 positive cases continue to surge across Pakistan infecting nearly 1,400 people and killing 11 so far, a Washington-based think tank has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is losing precious time to act decisively to fight the pandemic in his country.

Pakistan losing precious time to act decisively on COVID-19 outbreak

An aircraft of Nepal Airlines skidded off the runway while landing at the Ranjha Airport in Nepalgunj on Saturday afternoon. No casualties or damage to the aircraft have been reported after the Y-12 aircraft skidded off the runway and landed in a nearby grassland, Nepal Police Spokesperson Umeshraj Joshi confirmed.

Aircraft skids off runway while landing in Nepalgunj, no casualties reported

Maldives has reported first case of its citizen testing positive for COVID-19, the local media reported.Addressing a press conference at the National Emergency Operating Centre, the country`s Health Minister Abdulla Ameen on Friday said that the Maldivian, 38, who was in quarantine since arriving from Britain on March 22 has tested positive for the virus, raising the total number of cases to 14, which includes 13 foreign nationals.

First local citizen tests positive for COVID-19 in Maldives

Indian Railways on Saturday announced that one of its prototypes has been converted into an isolation ward on a trail basis in view of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Railways converts coaches into isolation wards for COVID-19 patients

India has reported the biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases, there are now 873 cases in India - including 20 fatalities. In Northern India -- the capital city of New Delhi has recorded 39 cases and one death.

Infosys employee arrested for asking people to spread COVID-19

Delhi Police on Saturday issued an advisory regarding cybercrimes in the wake of coronavirus, warning people against fraudulent schemes. The advisory issued by the Police warned people against falling prey to online frauds, telephone frauds and phishing.

Delhi Police issue advisory on cyber crime threat amid coronavirus outbreak

The state governments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka carried out a joint quarantine operation to help over a thousand migrant labourers from various districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra and Karnataka govts carry out joint quarantine operations for migrant labourers amid lockdown

As the world is coming together to prevent the spread of coronavirus and multiple countries, including India, have imposed nationwide lockdown to keep their citizens at home, viral video app TikTok has come up with a unique #GharBaithoIndia campaign to encourage people to utilise their creativity while practising self-isolation.

TikTok comes up with 'Ghar Baitho India' campaign to promote creativity during lockdown

The Kerala government on Saturday reported the first death in the state due to coronavirus."A 69-year-old man died due to coronavirus at Kochi Medical College today," said Dr NK Kuttappan Ernakulam District Medical Officer.

Kerala confirms first COVID-19 death

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