Pakistan reported 5,478 coronavirus cases in the country even as PM Imran Khan said his government's top priority was to protect the weaker section of society.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/amid-coronavirus-crisis-pakistan-apex-court-asks-govt-to-sack-top-health-advisor-292270">Also Read:&nbsp;Pakistan apex court asks govt to sack top health advisor</a>

The death toll due to COVID-19 in Pakistan has risen to 95 with most cases being reported from Punjab which has over 2,600 people affected with the virus.

In Sindh, over 1,400 people have been affected with the virus with 131 in Islamabad&nbsp;and 231 in Balouchistan.

Pakistan Prime Minister on Monday chaired a meeting to review the situation in the country with the virus making inroads. Punjab on Monday reported 62 more cases of the virus and one more death taking the province's death toll to 24.

In Sindh, one more death was reported with 41 people testing positive for the virus.

As the virus continued to spread in the country, Pakistan PM Imran Khan requested overseas citizens to donate to the COVID-19 relief fund.

Amid the growing number of cases, Dr. Ikramullah, a top public health official tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan reported 5,478 coronavirus cases in the country even as PM Imran Khan said his government's top priority was to protect the weaker section of society. Also Read: Pakistan apex court asks govt to sack top health advisor The death toll due to COVID-19 in Pakistan has risen to 95 with most cases being reported from Punjab which has over 2,600 people affected with the virus.

Pakistan reported 5,478 coronavirus cases in the country even as PM Imran Khan said his government's top priority was to protect the weaker section of society. Also Read: Pakistan apex court asks govt to sack top health advisor The death toll due to COVID-19 in Pakistan has risen to 95 with most cases being reported from Punjab which has over 2,600 people affected with the virus. In Sindh, over 1,400 people have been affected with the virus with 131 in Islamabad and 231 in Balouchistan. Pakistan Prime Minister on Monday chaired a meeting to review the situation in the country with the virus making inroads. Punjab on Monday reported 62 more cases of the virus and one more death taking the province's death toll to 24. In Sindh, one more death was reported with 41 people testing positive for the virus. As the virus continued to spread in the country, Pakistan PM Imran Khan requested overseas citizens to donate to the COVID-19 relief fund. Amid the growing number of cases, Dr. Ikramullah, a top public health official tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan reports 5,478 coronavirus cases; Punjab region worst-hit

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-stare-at-bleak-future-amid-nationwide-coronavirus-lockdown-292166">lockdown</a> due to coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-extends-lockdown-till-april-30-as-government-identifies-146-hotspots-in-india-292256">Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30</a>

In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)&nbsp;from April to June.

The Congress president suggested that the provision of 10kg grains to NFSA beneficiaries should be extended for an additional period of three months, till September.

"Given the chronic economic distress faced by these beneficiaries the food entitlements may be provided free of cost," Sonia Gandhi said in the letter.

Gandhi also suggested that 10 kg grains may be provided free of cost for a period of six months to those who may be facing food insecurity but not holding ration cards.

Sonai Gandhi raised the issue of migrant workers without NFSA cards and "many deserving people who have been excluded from the NFSA lists".

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the lockdown due to coronavirus. Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA) from April to June.

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the lockdown due to coronavirus. Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA) from April to June. The Congress president suggested that the provision of 10kg grains to NFSA beneficiaries should be extended for an additional period of three months, till September. "Given the chronic economic distress faced by these beneficiaries the food entitlements may be provided free of cost," Sonia Gandhi said in the letter. Gandhi also suggested that 10 kg grains may be provided free of cost for a period of six months to those who may be facing food insecurity but not holding ration cards. Sonai Gandhi raised the issue of migrant workers without NFSA cards and "many deserving people who have been excluded from the NFSA lists".

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi on COVID-19; raises issue of migrant workers

India's home ministry said today that it has identified 146 hotspots in 15 districts affected by coronvirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-covid-19-cases-rise-to-9152-308-deaths-reported-292179">Also Read:&nbsp;India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported</a>

"62 hotspots have been identified in the other 25 districts. 1,62,664 houses have been identified with the presence of 9,50,828 people in these areas. 80 positive cases found in these areas," Home affairs official Awanish K Awasthi.

"There are 1,71,232 houses there with 9,78,055 people have been affected," the home ministry official said.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"146 hotspots have been identified in 15 districts. There are 1,71,232 houses there with 9,78,055 people. Barricading has been done at all these areas, sanitisation has been done here. 401 positive cases found here," MHA's Awanish K Awasthi said.

"Barricading has been done at all these areas, sanitization has been done here. 401 positive cases have been found," the MHA official said.

The Tamil Nadu chief minister's office said that lockdown in Tamil Nadu has been extended till April 30.

Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Raman R Gangakhedkar, the first consignment of coronavirus kits from China will arrive in India on April 15.

"We conducted 2,06,212 coronavirus tests. Also, there is no need to worry, the pace at which we are conducting tests today, we have a stock with which we can conduct tests for next 6 weeks easily," Gangakhedkar added.

(ANI inputs)

India's home ministry said today that it has identified 146 hotspots in 15 districts affected by coronvirus. Also Read: India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported "62 hotspots have been identified in the other 25 districts.

India's home ministry said today that it has identified 146 hotspots in 15 districts affected by coronvirus. Also Read: India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported "62 hotspots have been identified in the other 25 districts. 1,62,664 houses have been identified with the presence of 9,50,828 people in these areas. 80 positive cases found in these areas," Home affairs official Awanish K Awasthi. "There are 1,71,232 houses there with 9,78,055 people have been affected," the home ministry official said. "146 hotspots have been identified in 15 districts. There are 1,71,232 houses there with 9,78,055 people. Barricading has been done at all these areas, sanitisation has been done here. 401 positive cases found here," MHA's Awanish K Awasthi said. "Barricading has been done at all these areas, sanitization has been done here. 401 positive cases have been found," the MHA official said. The Tamil Nadu chief minister's office said that lockdown in Tamil Nadu has been extended till April 30. Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Raman R Gangakhedkar, the first consignment of coronavirus kits from China will arrive in India on April 15. "We conducted 2,06,212 coronavirus tests. Also, there is no need to worry, the pace at which we are conducting tests today, we have a stock with which we can conduct tests for next 6 weeks easily," Gangakhedkar added. (ANI inputs)

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 as government identifies 146 hotspots in India

Spain on Monday said that the number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-wave-of-covid-19-can-paralyse-china-warns-british-intelligence-292190">coronavirus </a>deaths in the last 24 hours had fallen to 517 with fatalities going up to 17,500.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-global-cases-cross-1800000-death-toll-rises-to-114247-292159">Also Read: Global cases cross 1,800,000; death toll rises to 114,247</a>

The number of confirmed cases has&nbsp;risen to 3,477 which is in fact the lowest since March 20. The total number of confirmed cases in the country has risen to 169, 496 which is next only to the United States which has over 557,590 cases.

In fact, reports said that some factory and construction workers in Spain were set to return to work as the country begins to take a grip on the virus which as devasted the population. However, the plan to open up the economy has met with criticism from some quarters even as the country stays in a state of lockdown.

The government is facing pressure to open up the economy amid a recession even as the number of infected refuses to abate. Europe has been especially hard hit with the virus claiming thousands of lives in the continent.

The World Health Organization has warned countries against lifting lockdown restrictions too early as millions of Europeans celebrated Easter had home in virtual self-isolation. 
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Spain on Monday said that the number of coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours had fallen to 517 with fatalities going up to 17,500. Also Read: Global cases cross 1,800,000; death toll rises to 114,247 The number of confirmed cases has risen to 3,477 which is in fact the lowest since March 20.

Spain on Monday said that the number of coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours had fallen to 517 with fatalities going up to 17,500. Also Read: Global cases cross 1,800,000; death toll rises to 114,247 The number of confirmed cases has risen to 3,477 which is in fact the lowest since March 20. The total number of confirmed cases in the country has risen to 169, 496 which is next only to the United States which has over 557,590 cases. In fact, reports said that some factory and construction workers in Spain were set to return to work as the country begins to take a grip on the virus which as devasted the population. However, the plan to open up the economy has met with criticism from some quarters even as the country stays in a state of lockdown. The government is facing pressure to open up the economy amid a recession even as the number of infected refuses to abate. Europe has been especially hard hit with the virus claiming thousands of lives in the continent. The World Health Organization has warned countries against lifting lockdown restrictions too early as millions of Europeans celebrated Easter had home in virtual self-isolation.

Spain's coronavirus death toll falls to 517 in 24 hours

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I.

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I. Also read: 'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 774 deaths in 24 hours Today, the United States is fighting another battle and it's being called World War-III, the Wuhan virus is the enemy with hospitals turning into war zones. Also read: Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket But this time too, the men and women at the frontline are ill-equipped. Washington does not have enough personal protective equipment for its medical workers. What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? These are protective gear worn to minimise health or safety hazard at work. In their absence, nurses are being forced to wear trash bags. Many nurses from New York have posted pictures on social media with #riskingourlivestosaveyours. Who is to be blamed for this? The US Federal agencies for their utter lack of preparedness, the state governments or the hospitals? Cynthia Riemer, who is an emergency room nurse said: "If we get sick, then who's going to take care of them?" Nurses say the situation is criminal. Guess who is Washington's partner in crime? War ally, the United Kingdom. London too is sending healthcare workers to war without armour. Three nurses have already tested positive. All of them were forced to wear trash bags. In one London hospital, 50% of the staff at a particular ward have tested positive. Reports also claim that doctors are being bullied into treating coronavirus patients. With no PPE, doctors are being told to hold their breath. If you ask the British government, they would blame it on the hospitals. The United Kingdom has already lost 17 frontline medics to the coronavirus. A shortage of protective gear is a reality in India too. Doctors are using raincoats and sunglasses to fight the virus. China too was scrambling for protective gear during the outbreak, Beijing bought surgical garments worth $12.6 million from the US alone. This is the state of some of the world's richest countries. There is a shortage and there is confusion. The Wuhan virus has caught everyone off-guard. The contagion has also exposed the loopholes in public health systems. The need of the hour is to develop and procure vital equipment. Health workers cannot and should not be pushed to risk their lives without basic protection.

Coronavirus crisis without PPE: Nurses in US, UK forced to wear trash bags

New York to Pune: Coronavirus 'hotspots' across the globe

Until last year, leading countries were happy to call China the workshop of the world. Also read: Coronavirus replaced by racism, xenophobia and hate against foreigners in China Not anymore, the over dependence on China has cost them dearly.

Until last year, leading countries were happy to call China the workshop of the world. Also read: Coronavirus replaced by racism, xenophobia and hate against foreigners in China Not anymore, the over dependence on China has cost them dearly. China has been the world's largest exporter of goods since 2009 but this might change now in the times of "social distancing". Also read: France to extend the lockdown as Thailand begins mobile testing Maybe, the time has come to launch a campaign of "economic distancing" from China. Two countries are ready to do just that, the United States and Japan. Both countries are badly hit by the coronavirus. They are learning their lessons and taking steps to bring their businesses back home. Japan is taking the lead. On Tuesday, the country unveiled its largest-ever economic stimulus package. It's worth a whopping $990 billion. This "world-class" relief package has a unique allocation. Japan wants to keep its businesses safe. So, it is ready to pay them to shift their factories out of China. A little more than $2 billion has been set aside for this. This fund will be used to pay businesses who want to move back to Japan. Another $215 million will be made available to those who want to move to other countries. This has caught Beijing off guard. China's foreign ministry was asked about Japan's moves yesterday. What about the United States? The exodus of American companies had already begun. Thanks to US President Donald Trump, his "America First" agenda had forced companies to rethink their supply chains. The trade war forced some to ditch China. Last year, more than 50 American companies had reportedly escaped from China. Now, they could leave at a much faster rate. A report by consulting firm Kearney claims companies are rethinking their approach. Now, they would want to diversify their sourcing and supply. A fragile system that broke instantaneously, when China shutdown its entire country. Now, half of the earth's humanity is under a lockdown. That's more than three billion people. Companies that could not get their suppliers earlier, now can't sell because the stores need to remain shut. The losses are mounting and the coronavirus outbreak is a black swan moment for the world. It is forcing countries, even businesses to rethink their approach. Japan and the United States might have just shown them the way. Which country is the next global export hub? A group of five countries, known as the "mighty five" -- could benefit from withdrawals from China. India is one of them. It can offer manpower at the same scale as China. The trade war benefited some emerging markets. They will be fighting for new contracts after the global lockdown lifts. Vietnam is one of them. Before the coronavirus crisis, it was exporting around 5,000 products to the United States. Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia could gain too, again due to, low labour and raw material costs.

As coronavirus grips China, Japan & US take lead to pull out companies

France on Friday reported 987 more coronavirus deaths with the total death toll climbing to 13,000.

There are at least 118,790 infected cases of COVID-19 in the country. As the death toll rose in the country, the armed forces ministry said that the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier had reported 50 cases of coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-need-to-be-tested-new-york-reports-777-deaths-in-24-hours-291862">Also Read:&nbsp;'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 777 deaths in 24 hours</a>

At least three sailors from the vessel have been evacuated, it added. The aircraft carrier is now set to recalled from the Atlantic, according to the ministry.

Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron is set to address the nation on Monday amid the escalating crisis. It will be the president's third address to the nation.

France on Thursday had reported the first fall in the number of patients in intensive care with 82 less than on Wednesday. There are now 7,066 patients in intensive care.&nbsp;

"Our strategy of defence against the virus, with the nationwide confinement, is starting to bear fruit. It is indispensable to continue this confinement and social distancing of at least one metre and reducing contacts," French health official Jerome Salomon said,

"We will only beat this epidemic together. The first signs of a slowing seen this evening are because of your good will.. and I thank you," he added.&nbsp; 
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France on Friday reported 987 more coronavirus deaths with the total death toll climbing to 13,000. There are at least 118,790 infected cases of COVID-19 in the country.

France on Friday reported 987 more coronavirus deaths with the total death toll climbing to 13,000. There are at least 118,790 infected cases of COVID-19 in the country. As the death toll rose in the country, the armed forces ministry said that the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier had reported 50 cases of coronavirus. Also Read: 'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 777 deaths in 24 hours At least three sailors from the vessel have been evacuated, it added. The aircraft carrier is now set to recalled from the Atlantic, according to the ministry. Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron is set to address the nation on Monday amid the escalating crisis. It will be the president's third address to the nation. France on Thursday had reported the first fall in the number of patients in intensive care with 82 less than on Wednesday. There are now 7,066 patients in intensive care. "Our strategy of defence against the virus, with the nationwide confinement, is starting to bear fruit. It is indispensable to continue this confinement and social distancing of at least one metre and reducing contacts," French health official Jerome Salomon said, "We will only beat this epidemic together. The first signs of a slowing seen this evening are because of your good will.. and I thank you," he added.

France reports 987 more COVID-19 deaths; cases reported in aircraft carrier

Seven hundred and seventy-seven people died in New York in the last 24 hours due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-impact-panic-buying-transport-disruption-and-looming-famine-291861">coronavirus</a> pandemic bringing the state's&nbsp;death toll to 7,884 as governor Cuomo said testing was needed for millions "in a matter of weeks, not months".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-covid-19-death-toll-rises-to-record-980-fatalities-8958-people-dead-291859">Also Read:&nbsp;UK COVID-19 death toll rises to record 980 fatalities; 8,958 people dead</a>

"We have 19 million people in the state of New York. You'd want to start by testing everyone, right, you'd want to test people who would be coming back to work, test people going into nursing homes test healthcare workers," the New York governor said.

New York governor Andrew Cuomo said that the number of coronavirus related hospitalizations was down in New York but added that "we continue to lose a tremendous number of lives and endure great pain as a state."

The United States has 467,184 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker

"Even with our high capacity and high performance on testing it's still not enough," the governor said, adding, "it's not enough if you want to reopen on a meaningful scale and reopen quickly, so the testing front is going to be a challenge for us."

The governor said he was "cautiously optimistic" that the COVID-19 infection rates were slowing. Cuomo said that the total lives lost due to the virus was now 7,844 while comparing it to the September 11 attacks in 2001 in New York in which 2,753 New Yorkers were killed.

New York governor said that the fact that coronavirus situation should exceed the 9/11 casualties was "beyond my capacity to fully appreciate."

The United States has 467,184 confirmed cases of coronavirus

Seven hundred and seventy-seven people died in New York in the last 24 hours due to the coronavirus pandemic bringing the state's death toll to 7,884 as governor Cuomo said testing was needed for millions "in a matter of weeks, not months".

Seven hundred and seventy-seven people died in New York in the last 24 hours due to the coronavirus pandemic bringing the state's death toll to 7,884 as governor Cuomo said testing was needed for millions "in a matter of weeks, not months". Also Read: UK COVID-19 death toll rises to record 980 fatalities; 8,958 people dead "We have 19 million people in the state of New York. You'd want to start by testing everyone, right, you'd want to test people who would be coming back to work, test people going into nursing homes test healthcare workers," the New York governor said. New York governor Andrew Cuomo said that the number of coronavirus related hospitalizations was down in New York but added that "we continue to lose a tremendous number of lives and endure great pain as a state." The United States has 467,184 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker "Even with our high capacity and high performance on testing it's still not enough," the governor said, adding, "it's not enough if you want to reopen on a meaningful scale and reopen quickly, so the testing front is going to be a challenge for us." The governor said he was "cautiously optimistic" that the COVID-19 infection rates were slowing. Cuomo said that the total lives lost due to the virus was now 7,844 while comparing it to the September 11 attacks in 2001 in New York in which 2,753 New Yorkers were killed. New York governor said that the fact that coronavirus situation should exceed the 9/11 casualties was "beyond my capacity to fully appreciate." The United States has 467,184 confirmed cases of coronavirus

'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 777 deaths in 24 hours

The coronavirus will be deadly even for those not infected by it. The virus from China is choking the jugular vein of human survival. Also read: Coronavirus: Drones in Italy measure temperature and issue fines too Food: A near-universal lockdown has meant that farmers across the world have no way to take their products out of the farms.

The coronavirus will be deadly even for those not infected by it. The virus from China is choking the jugular vein of human survival. Also read: Coronavirus: Drones in Italy measure temperature and issue fines too Food: A near-universal lockdown has meant that farmers across the world have no way to take their products out of the farms. Also read: Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket Food is not reaching people for consumption. A lot of it is perishable and left with no choice, many farmers are dumping what they've grown. On the one hand, food is being thrown away. On the other, shelves in grocery stores lie empty. Panic buying is making matters worse The coronavirus pandemic has snapped global food supply chains and this is serious because food supply chains provide 80 per cent of all food consumed in the world. Lockdowns have led to transport restrictions. Air, sea and land transport have all been hit and that has hampered the movement of food. Airfreight planes have been largely grounded and shipping containers are hard to find with ports stuck with huge backlog of uncleared shipments. Food trucks and lorries are in short supply, making deliveries of fresh food increasingly difficult blocking shipments of vegetables from Africa to Europe and fruits from South America to the United States. It was disrupted last week, the world food program assured that they have adequate stock of staple food supplies to deal with the current crisis. But things are going from bad to worse. Fear of food shortages has led to countries cutting back on food exports. Russia, the world’s largest wheat producer, has suspended exports of processed grains like buckwheat and oat flakes. Vietnam, a major exporter of rice, has stopped exports altogether so has India, a major producer of rice. The problem doesn't end there, India fears crop losses on a wide scale. The lockdown has sent masses of workers to home farms and markets don't have the labour force needed to keep the wheels turning and staple crops like wheat face the threat of rotting on the fields. In the United States too migrant workers comprise the bulk of farm and agriculture labour. The lockdown has meant a chronic shortage of hands. It's the same story in Europe, border closures have cut off the inflow of labourers. Farms doing spring planting in the UK are struggling to find workers to pick crops like strawberries and lettuce. It's not a situation that will be resolved in a hurry. Lockdowns are being extended the world over and the long-term impact on global food supply could be devastating. The United Nations’ food and agriculture organisation has warned of a price hike. Countries that import food are rushing to stock up staple foods and pushing up prices. Experts say the number of people going hungry around the world could increase dramatically in the coming months with reports warning the world of a looming famine.

Global coronavirus impact: Panic buying, transport disruption and looming famine

As Ireland announced it was extending its lockdown period to May 5, UK health secretary Matt Hancock said that the country's coronavirus death toll had climbed to a record high of 980 fatalities.

There are now 8,958 people who have died due to COVID-19 in Britain.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-who-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-leaves-intensive-care-291662">Also Read: Boris Johnson, who tested positive for Coronavirus, leaves intensive care</a>

"We never forget behind this number, behind each one is a name, a loss and a family which will never be the same again," Hancock declared while adding that 19,116 coronavirus tests were carried out across UK with 5,706 testing positive.

The minister reiterated that there was a huge demand for&nbsp;Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) with 58,000 PPE needed by health workers in the country but there was a global squeeze on supply. Hancock appealed to British companies to ramp up production and produce at an "unprecedented scale"&nbsp;to ensure NHS workers get the equipment.

Meanwhile, reports said PM Johnson who was taken out of ICU after being hit by coronavirus was able to walk&nbsp;with his recovery underway.

As Ireland announced it was extending its lockdown period to May 5, UK health secretary Matt Hancock said that the country's coronavirus death toll had climbed to a record high of 980 fatalities.

As Ireland announced it was extending its lockdown period to May 5, UK health secretary Matt Hancock said that the country's coronavirus death toll had climbed to a record high of 980 fatalities. There are now 8,958 people who have died due to COVID-19 in Britain. Also Read: Boris Johnson, who tested positive for Coronavirus, leaves intensive care "We never forget behind this number, behind each one is a name, a loss and a family which will never be the same again," Hancock declared while adding that 19,116 coronavirus tests were carried out across UK with 5,706 testing positive. The minister reiterated that there was a huge demand for Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) with 58,000 PPE needed by health workers in the country but there was a global squeeze on supply. Hancock appealed to British companies to ramp up production and produce at an "unprecedented scale" to ensure NHS workers get the equipment. Meanwhile, reports said PM Johnson who was taken out of ICU after being hit by coronavirus was able to walk with his recovery underway.

UK COVID-19 death toll rises to record 980 fatalities; 8,958 people dead

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A new simulation released by researchers in Finland has claimed how droplets from a single cough in a supermarket can remain in the air for "several minutes" and travel across two aisles, potentially infecting people nearby with the coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-higher-temperatures-have-an-effect-on-coronavirus-heres-what-a-new-research-says-291823" hreflang="en">Will higher temperatures have an effect on coronavirus? Here's what a new research says</a>

Globally, there is a ray of hope that with the arrival of summers, the intensity of novel coronavirus would likely to fall. However, US's top researchers at the National Academy of Sciences have warned otherwise.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-year-old-alaskan-girls-video-urging-people-to-stay-home-goes-viral-earns-praise-of-canadian-pm-291818" hreflang="en">Five-year-old Alaskan girl's video urging people to stay home goes viral, earns praise of Canadian PM</a>

A five-year-old girl's heartwarming video in which she has urged people to stay at their homes and wash hands has gone viral and&nbsp;earned the praise of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-pm-muhyiddin-yassin-extends-lockdown-as-covid-19-cases-rise-291814" hreflang="en">Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise</a>

Malaysia on Friday said it will extend lockdown to April 28 which was originally set to end on April 14 as cases of COVID-19&nbsp;continued to climb in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-teachers-stop-teaching-via-zoom-app-after-intruders-gatecrash-online-session-291807" hreflang="en">Singapore teachers stop teaching via Zoom app after intruders gatecrash online session</a>

Singapore teachers have stopped using Zoom, a video-conferencing app, after intruders made lewd comments in an online class, officials said on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belgium-records-496-coronavirus-related-deaths-in-24-hours-toll-crosses-3000-291800" hreflang="en">Belgium records 496 coronavirus related deaths in 24 hours; toll crosses 3,000</a>

The death toll rose in Belgium after 171 people died at a retirement home last month, authorities said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-spain-witnesses-lowest-death-toll-in-17-days-with-605-new-fatalities-291795" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: Spain witnesses lowest death toll in 17 days with 605 new fatalities</a>

Meanwhile, the global coronavirus fatalities are inching towards 100,000, with the number of deaths rising to 93,706 on Thursday

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If the bodies remain unclaimed for over two weeks, they will be sent to Hart Island for burial.

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The global COVID-19 death toll approached&nbsp;95,000 as of Thursday afternoon out of the more than 1.5 million confirmed cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shut-down-wet-markets-immediately-us-lawmakers-urge-china-over-covid-19-291778" hreflang="en">Shut down wet markets immediately, US lawmakers urge China over COVID-19</a>

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, a bipartisan group of top US lawmakers have urged China to urgently shut down all of its operating wet markets as that has the potential to expose humans to health risks through the introduction of zoonotic disease.

Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket A new simulation released by researchers in Finland has claimed how droplets from a single cough in a supermarket can remain in the air for "several minutes" and travel across two aisles, potentially infecting people nearby with the coronavirus.

Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket A new simulation released by researchers in Finland has claimed how droplets from a single cough in a supermarket can remain in the air for "several minutes" and travel across two aisles, potentially infecting people nearby with the coronavirus. Will higher temperatures have an effect on coronavirus? Here's what a new research says Globally, there is a ray of hope that with the arrival of summers, the intensity of novel coronavirus would likely to fall. However, US's top researchers at the National Academy of Sciences have warned otherwise. Five-year-old Alaskan girl's video urging people to stay home goes viral, earns praise of Canadian PM A five-year-old girl's heartwarming video in which she has urged people to stay at their homes and wash hands has gone viral and earned the praise of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise Malaysia on Friday said it will extend lockdown to April 28 which was originally set to end on April 14 as cases of COVID-19 continued to climb in the country. Singapore teachers stop teaching via Zoom app after intruders gatecrash online session Singapore teachers have stopped using Zoom, a video-conferencing app, after intruders made lewd comments in an online class, officials said on Friday. Belgium records 496 coronavirus related deaths in 24 hours; toll crosses 3,000 The death toll rose in Belgium after 171 people died at a retirement home last month, authorities said. Coronavirus: Spain witnesses lowest death toll in 17 days with 605 new fatalities Meanwhile, the global coronavirus fatalities are inching towards 100,000, with the number of deaths rising to 93,706 on Thursday From 25 unclaimed burials a week to 25 a day: What a pandemic can do to a megacity like New York If the bodies remain unclaimed for over two weeks, they will be sent to Hart Island for burial. Obesity is a major COVID-19 risk factor, says epidemiologist The global COVID-19 death toll approached 95,000 as of Thursday afternoon out of the more than 1.5 million confirmed cases. Shut down wet markets immediately, US lawmakers urge China over COVID-19 Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, a bipartisan group of top US lawmakers have urged China to urgently shut down all of its operating wet markets as that has the potential to expose humans to health risks through the introduction of zoonotic disease.

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