The Indian stock market crashed over 2,000&nbsp;points in the opening minutes on Monday as Asian stocks started on a backfoot.

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Nifty fell below the 9,400 level in opening session on Monday over the impact of Covid-19 on the world economy.&nbsp;The Rupee plunged 42 paise to 74.17 against US dollar in early trade.&nbsp;

On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average "mini" index had lost 1,000 points or 4.5 per cent in futures trading.

In the US, the Federal Reserve had made its second emergency rate cut in less than two weeks, lowering the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 0-0.25 per cent.

The Indian stock market crashed over 2,000 points in the opening minutes on Monday as Asian stocks started on a backfoot. Also Read: Sensex, Nifty rebound from record lows, log biggest intraday recovery Nifty fell below the 9,400 level in opening session on Monday over the impact of Covid-19 on the world economy.

The Indian stock market crashed over 2,000 points in the opening minutes on Monday as Asian stocks started on a backfoot. Also Read: Sensex, Nifty rebound from record lows, log biggest intraday recovery Nifty fell below the 9,400 level in opening session on Monday over the impact of Covid-19 on the world economy. The Rupee plunged 42 paise to 74.17 against US dollar in early trade. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average "mini" index had lost 1,000 points or 4.5 per cent in futures trading. In the US, the Federal Reserve had made its second emergency rate cut in less than two weeks, lowering the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 0-0.25 per cent.

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China on Monday announced 14 deaths due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-spain-reports-100-new-deaths-in-last-24-hours-286556">coronavirus</a> with the&nbsp;toll touching 3,213 even as authorities reported 12 more imported cases of the novel coronavirus.

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Last week during a visit to Wuhan, President Xi had said that "coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been basically curbed in Hubei province and the capital city Wuhan."

However, authorities now fear visitors may bring in cases from abroad.

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China announced that those coming from abroad into the country from Monday will into quarantine facilities for 14 days.

Imported cases of infection have now outnumbered domestic infections for three straight days in China.

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According to the National Health Commission, there were four new local cases in the country - all in Wuhan which was the epicentre of the virus for several months.

WHO has declared on Friday that Europe is now the new epicentre of the virus with Italy and Spain suffering from the virus.

In Spain, 100 new death were reported in the last 24 hours with 7,753 people infected even as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a lockdown as his wife tested positive for the COVID-19.&nbsp;

The lockdown was part of the 15-day state of emergency declared by the Spanish government.

China on Monday announced 14 deaths due to the coronavirus with the toll touching 3,213 even as authorities reported 12 more imported cases of the novel coronavirus.

China on Monday announced 14 deaths due to the coronavirus with the toll touching 3,213 even as authorities reported 12 more imported cases of the novel coronavirus. Also Read: Coronavirus basically curbed in Hubei province, says President Xi during visit to Wuhan Last week during a visit to Wuhan, President Xi had said that "coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been basically curbed in Hubei province and the capital city Wuhan." However, authorities now fear visitors may bring in cases from abroad. Watch Video: China announced that those coming from abroad into the country from Monday will into quarantine facilities for 14 days. Imported cases of infection have now outnumbered domestic infections for three straight days in China. Also Read: Coronavirus spreads to all Canadian provinces with 313 confirmed cases According to the National Health Commission, there were four new local cases in the country - all in Wuhan which was the epicentre of the virus for several months. WHO has declared on Friday that Europe is now the new epicentre of the virus with Italy and Spain suffering from the virus. In Spain, 100 new death were reported in the last 24 hours with 7,753 people infected even as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a lockdown as his wife tested positive for the COVID-19. The lockdown was part of the 15-day state of emergency declared by the Spanish government.

China reports more coronavirus cases from abroad amid strict quarantine measures

Democratic White House hopeful <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/together-well-defeat-trump-us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-after-big-primary-wins-285537">Joe Biden</a> said during the presidential debate that he would "appoint a woman to be vice president" if he is elected president.

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"If I'm elected president, my cabinet, my administration, will look like the country, and I commit that I will, in fact, appoint a woman to be vice president," Biden said.

"There are a number of women who are qualified to be vice president tomorrow," Biden added.

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The move comes amid reports of Trump appointing former UN ambassador Nikki Haley as vice-president, the US president has however denied it asserting that the present vice president Mike Pence is on a strong ticket.

During the debate, Sanders also took Biden's view saying: "To me, it's not just nominating a woman. It is making sure that we have a progressive woman and there are progressive women out there."

According to reports, Biden's possible picks could be Senator Kamala Harris&nbsp;and Senator Amy Klobuchar who had fought against him during the presidential nomination but subsequently dropped out.

In US presidential history, Democrat Walter Mondale had picked Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 but lost the election to Ronald Regan, &nbsp;Republican John McCain had picked Sarah Palin in 2008 on the ticket but the duo lost to Obama and Biden during the presidential elections.

Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden said during the presidential debate that he would "appoint a woman to be vice president" if he is elected president. Also Read: Debate offers Biden, Sanders a chance to bridge Democratic Party's divide "If I'm elected president, my cabinet, my administration, will look like the country, and I commit that I will, in fact, appoint a woman to be vice president," Biden said.

Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden said during the presidential debate that he would "appoint a woman to be vice president" if he is elected president. Also Read: Debate offers Biden, Sanders a chance to bridge Democratic Party's divide "If I'm elected president, my cabinet, my administration, will look like the country, and I commit that I will, in fact, appoint a woman to be vice president," Biden said. "There are a number of women who are qualified to be vice president tomorrow," Biden added. Watch Video: The move comes amid reports of Trump appointing former UN ambassador Nikki Haley as vice-president, the US president has however denied it asserting that the present vice president Mike Pence is on a strong ticket. During the debate, Sanders also took Biden's view saying: "To me, it's not just nominating a woman. It is making sure that we have a progressive woman and there are progressive women out there." According to reports, Biden's possible picks could be Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Amy Klobuchar who had fought against him during the presidential nomination but subsequently dropped out. In US presidential history, Democrat Walter Mondale had picked Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 but lost the election to Ronald Regan, Republican John McCain had picked Sarah Palin in 2008 on the ticket but the duo lost to Obama and Biden during the presidential elections.

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The coronavirus epidemic has spread to all provinces in Canada, the chief public health officer said on Sunday.

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"I'm asking everyone to take strong action to prevent the spread of the virus," chief public health officer Theresa Tam said.

The country has tested at least 25,000 people with 313 confirmed cases.

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Last week Canadian PM Justin Trudeau went in for "self quartine" and decided to work from home after his wife &nbsp;Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for the virus.

The Canadain prime minister hasn't shown any symptoms of the virus, the doctors confirmed however he would be in self-isolation for the next 14 days.

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Canada is set to announce a slew of measures to beat the epidemic which has seen a jump in the number of cases with one death reported in the country.

"Most of the cases (in Canada) have been linked to travel," &nbsp;chief public health officer Theresa Tam said, adding,"but that could change very quickly."

In an interview from home on television, Trudeau said: "We've taken some very strong measures, and we are not taking anything off the table, we are looking daily at next steps that we might take, or we shouldn't take."&nbsp;

Canada's health officer noted that countries which have enacted travel bans haven't been able to contain the virus, but Tam noted that it was important for every country to "contain the outbreak within their own setting."

The coronavirus epidemic has spread to all provinces in Canada, the chief public health officer said on Sunday. Also Read: Italy witnesses highest one-day toll with 368 new deaths "I'm asking everyone to take strong action to prevent the spread of the virus," chief public health officer Theresa Tam said.

The coronavirus epidemic has spread to all provinces in Canada, the chief public health officer said on Sunday. Also Read: Italy witnesses highest one-day toll with 368 new deaths "I'm asking everyone to take strong action to prevent the spread of the virus," chief public health officer Theresa Tam said. The country has tested at least 25,000 people with 313 confirmed cases. Watch Video: Last week Canadian PM Justin Trudeau went in for "self quartine" and decided to work from home after his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for the virus. The Canadain prime minister hasn't shown any symptoms of the virus, the doctors confirmed however he would be in self-isolation for the next 14 days. Coronavirus: Spain reports 100 new deaths in last 24 hours Canada is set to announce a slew of measures to beat the epidemic which has seen a jump in the number of cases with one death reported in the country. "Most of the cases (in Canada) have been linked to travel," chief public health officer Theresa Tam said, adding,"but that could change very quickly." In an interview from home on television, Trudeau said: "We've taken some very strong measures, and we are not taking anything off the table, we are looking daily at next steps that we might take, or we shouldn't take." Canada's health officer noted that countries which have enacted travel bans haven't been able to contain the virus, but Tam noted that it was important for every country to "contain the outbreak within their own setting."

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A vaccine row has erupted between the US and Germany. This as Berlin hit back at Donald Trump over allegations that the US President tried to buy exclusive rights of a possible coronavirus vaccine being developed by a German firm.

A German paper has reported that Berlin is trying to fight off Trump's attempt to create a monopoly over a Covid-19 vaccine.

The report said that Trump has offered billions of dollars to German firm cure-vac to secure a possible vaccine "only for the United States".

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German lawmakers have accused the US President of using the epidemic for electoral gains. The coronavirus outbreak has&nbsp;emerged&nbsp;as Trump's biggest challenge in the election year.

The country's economy minister hit out Trump saying that Germany is not for sale.

German biotech firm Curevac announced that it is working on a coronavirus vaccine which can come into use by June.

Chief production officer and co-founder of Curevac, Florian von der Muelbe, said: "We have already been able to collect experience with other prophylactic vaccines, for example, rabies vaccines, and saw very good results."

"And on this basis, we are now building that new vaccine. We now have a platform process where we can quickly respond to new threats, so we believe that this technology is a very good way to quickly provide solutions."

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Concerns over US interests on the&nbsp;vaccine were raised after Curevac removed its CEO who had recently met Trump.

The German government has said that it will not allow monopoly over the vaccine and will resist foreign takeovers.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Washington has denied allegations saying that it was not seeking to keep any potential vaccine for itself.

An American official said that the US has been in touch with over 25 firms which are working on a vaccine.

Meanwhile, the US government is starting a Covid-19 vaccine trial. The first participant in the clinical trial is expected to receive an experimental dose today.

A vaccine row has erupted between the US and Germany. This as Berlin hit back at Donald Trump over allegations that the US President tried to buy exclusive rights of a possible coronavirus vaccine being developed by a German firm.

A vaccine row has erupted between the US and Germany. This as Berlin hit back at Donald Trump over allegations that the US President tried to buy exclusive rights of a possible coronavirus vaccine being developed by a German firm. A German paper has reported that Berlin is trying to fight off Trump's attempt to create a monopoly over a Covid-19 vaccine. The report said that Trump has offered billions of dollars to German firm cure-vac to secure a possible vaccine "only for the United States". Also Read: British scientist makes breakthrough as race for coronavirus vaccine picks up German lawmakers have accused the US President of using the epidemic for electoral gains. The coronavirus outbreak has emerged as Trump's biggest challenge in the election year. The country's economy minister hit out Trump saying that Germany is not for sale. German biotech firm Curevac announced that it is working on a coronavirus vaccine which can come into use by June. Chief production officer and co-founder of Curevac, Florian von der Muelbe, said: "We have already been able to collect experience with other prophylactic vaccines, for example, rabies vaccines, and saw very good results." "And on this basis, we are now building that new vaccine. We now have a platform process where we can quickly respond to new threats, so we believe that this technology is a very good way to quickly provide solutions." Also Read: Coronavirus: German firm is developing a possible vaccine Concerns over US interests on the vaccine were raised after Curevac removed its CEO who had recently met Trump. The German government has said that it will not allow monopoly over the vaccine and will resist foreign takeovers. Meanwhile, Washington has denied allegations saying that it was not seeking to keep any potential vaccine for itself. An American official said that the US has been in touch with over 25 firms which are working on a vaccine. Meanwhile, the US government is starting a Covid-19 vaccine trial. The first participant in the clinical trial is expected to receive an experimental dose today.

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Maharashtra's district collector said today that a person with a travel history to Dubai tested positive for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/53-indians-evacuated-from-iran-arrive-at-jaisalmer-airport-286572">coronavirus</a> taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 38.

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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and health minister Rajesh Tope along with the state chief secretary held&nbsp;a review meeting with district magistrates via video conferencing as the number of coronavirus cases surged in the state.

Maharashtra health ministry had earlier announced that four people had tested positive of the virus in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Meanwhile, a meeting of a group of Union ministers on coronavirus was held today at Nirman Bhawan in the national capital to devise steps to tackle the virus.

The central government said today that three people from Rajasthan are now "coronavirus-free". The total number of patients now free of COVID-19 is 13.

Maharashtra's district collector said today that a person with a travel history to Dubai tested positive for coronavirus taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 38.

Maharashtra's district collector said today that a person with a travel history to Dubai tested positive for coronavirus taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 38. Also Read: Protests with over 50 people won't be allowed, says Kejriwal on coronavirus Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and health minister Rajesh Tope along with the state chief secretary held a review meeting with district magistrates via video conferencing as the number of coronavirus cases surged in the state. Maharashtra health ministry had earlier announced that four people had tested positive of the virus in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Meanwhile, a meeting of a group of Union ministers on coronavirus was held today at Nirman Bhawan in the national capital to devise steps to tackle the virus. The central government said today that three people from Rajasthan are now "coronavirus-free". The total number of patients now free of COVID-19 is 13.

Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra surge to 38

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that gyms, nightclubs and spas will be closed in the national capital till March 31 due to&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/emergency-fund-rapid-response-team-all-what-india-offered-to-saarc-286564">coronavirus</a> epidemic.

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"Weddings have been excluded so far from restrictions in view of coronavirus but it is advised to consider postponing dates," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "Protests with gathering of over 50 people will not be allowed in Delhi."&nbsp;

The Delhi chief minister called for all autos and taxis to be disinfected for free in the city and hand sanitizers to placed at maximum places.

"No religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people will be allowed in Delhi till March 31," the Delhi chief minister added.

Kejriwal said four of seven COVID-19 patients in Delhi were still recovering.&nbsp;

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"Will examine if thermal screening for coronavirus can be done in Delhi Metro as well," Kejriwal said.

The chief minister informed that quarantine facilities have been arranged at three Delhi hotels - Lemon Tree, Red Fox and IBIS.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that gyms, nightclubs and spas will be closed in the national capital till March 31 due to the coronavirus epidemic. Also Read: 53 Indians evacuated from Iran arrive at Jaisalmer airport "Weddings have been excluded so far from restrictions in view of coronavirus but it is advised to consider postponing dates," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "Protests with gathering of over 50 people will not be allowed in Delhi.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that gyms, nightclubs and spas will be closed in the national capital till March 31 due to the coronavirus epidemic. Also Read: 53 Indians evacuated from Iran arrive at Jaisalmer airport "Weddings have been excluded so far from restrictions in view of coronavirus but it is advised to consider postponing dates," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "Protests with gathering of over 50 people will not be allowed in Delhi." The Delhi chief minister called for all autos and taxis to be disinfected for free in the city and hand sanitizers to placed at maximum places. "No religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people will be allowed in Delhi till March 31," the Delhi chief minister added. Kejriwal said four of seven COVID-19 patients in Delhi were still recovering. Also Read: Gathering at marriage functions shouldn't exceed 100 people, says Bengaluru civic body "Will examine if thermal screening for coronavirus can be done in Delhi Metro as well," Kejriwal said. The chief minister informed that quarantine facilities have been arranged at three Delhi hotels - Lemon Tree, Red Fox and IBIS.

Protests with gathering of over 50 people will not be allowed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal on coronavirus outbreak

As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Europe passed 2,000, France said today that the situation was "deteriorating very fast".

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"The number of cases doubles every three days," Jerome Salomon, the head of the country's health service said.

In Europe, at least 2,297 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported. The World Health Organization has&nbsp;declared Europe to be the new "epicentre" of the virus as cases of the virus had ebbed in China.

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"I want our citizens to realise that there are people who are sick, who are in intensive care and that (their number) runs into hundreds," Salomon said.

Europe has recorded 52,400 confirmed infections as France recorded 29 new deaths on Sunday with at least 5,400 confirmed infections reported with at least 127&nbsp;dead.

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Serbia joined a host of countries to declare a state of emergency as Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said the new restrictions were necessary to "save our elderly" in the Balkan state.

Portugal decided to close borders with Spain which has been hit hard by the virus. Spain is Europe's second-most affected country in Europe after Italy by the coronavirus outbreak with 7,700 cases and 288 deaths.

As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Europe passed 2,000, France said today that the situation was "deteriorating very fast". Also Read: US steps up coronavirus response, announces rate cut, shutdowns and curfews "The number of cases doubles every three days," Jerome Salomon, the head of the country's health service said.

As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Europe passed 2,000, France said today that the situation was "deteriorating very fast". Also Read: US steps up coronavirus response, announces rate cut, shutdowns and curfews "The number of cases doubles every three days," Jerome Salomon, the head of the country's health service said. In Europe, at least 2,297 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported. The World Health Organization has declared Europe to be the new "epicentre" of the virus as cases of the virus had ebbed in China. Watch Video: "I want our citizens to realise that there are people who are sick, who are in intensive care and that (their number) runs into hundreds," Salomon said. Europe has recorded 52,400 confirmed infections as France recorded 29 new deaths on Sunday with at least 5,400 confirmed infections reported with at least 127 dead. Also Read: Pope Francis ventures into deserted Rome street to pray for end of coronavirus Serbia joined a host of countries to declare a state of emergency as Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said the new restrictions were necessary to "save our elderly" in the Balkan state. Portugal decided to close borders with Spain which has been hit hard by the virus. Spain is Europe's second-most affected country in Europe after Italy by the coronavirus outbreak with 7,700 cases and 288 deaths.

Coronavirus: Situation deteriorating very fast, says France as death toll rises in Europe

The Philippines has detected an outbreak of avian flu in a northern province after tests showed presence of the highly infectious H5N6 subtype of the influenza, a&nbsp;virus in a quail farm, the country's farm minister said on Monday.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the bird flu virus, the same strain that hit some local poultry farms in 2017, was detected in Jaen municipality in Nueva Ecija province, where about 1,500 quails had died on one farm alone.

A total of 12,000 quails have been destroyed and buried to prevent further infections, Dar said, citing field reports.

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"We are on top of the situation," he said. "Surveillance around the 1-km and 7-km radius will be carried out immediately to ensure that the disease has not progressed around the said perimeter."

Animal quarantine checkpoints have also been set up to restrict the movement of all live domestic birds to and from the quarantine area, he said.

"We would like to emphasise that this is a single case affecting one quail farm only," Dar said.

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Dr. Arlene Vytiaco, technical spokeswoman for avian flu at the agriculture department, said that while there is a possibility of transmission to humans through excretion and secretion, "the chances are very slim".

"There is also zero mortality rate," she said.

Dar said his department and the local government were jointly conducting an investigation and contact-tracing to determine the source of infection.

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To ensure steady domestic supply of poultry, he said the transport of day-old chicks, hatching eggs and chicken meat will be allowed provided the source farms have tested negative for bird flu.

The Philippines has detected an outbreak of avian flu in a northern province after tests showed presence of the highly infectious H5N6 subtype of the influenza, a virus in a quail farm, the country's farm minister said on Monday.

The Philippines has detected an outbreak of avian flu in a northern province after tests showed presence of the highly infectious H5N6 subtype of the influenza, a virus in a quail farm, the country's farm minister said on Monday. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the bird flu virus, the same strain that hit some local poultry farms in 2017, was detected in Jaen municipality in Nueva Ecija province, where about 1,500 quails had died on one farm alone. A total of 12,000 quails have been destroyed and buried to prevent further infections, Dar said, citing field reports. Also see: World's smallest dinosaur's skull found encased in 99-million-year-old amber "We are on top of the situation," he said. "Surveillance around the 1-km and 7-km radius will be carried out immediately to ensure that the disease has not progressed around the said perimeter." Animal quarantine checkpoints have also been set up to restrict the movement of all live domestic birds to and from the quarantine area, he said. "We would like to emphasise that this is a single case affecting one quail farm only," Dar said. Also see: Parrots get probability, use stats to make choices: Study Dr. Arlene Vytiaco, technical spokeswoman for avian flu at the agriculture department, said that while there is a possibility of transmission to humans through excretion and secretion, "the chances are very slim". "There is also zero mortality rate," she said. Dar said his department and the local government were jointly conducting an investigation and contact-tracing to determine the source of infection. Also read: Fossilized skin of 43-million-year-old penguin found in Argentina To ensure steady domestic supply of poultry, he said the transport of day-old chicks, hatching eggs and chicken meat will be allowed provided the source farms have tested negative for bird flu.

Philippines detects bird flu outbreak in quail farm

A fire and explosion has killed four at the refining and petrochemicals complex in southern Malaysia that is owned by Petronas and Saudi Aramco, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday, citing authorities.

Another person sustained 70% burns and one person was missing, Pauzan Ahmad, an official with the Johor state fire and rescue department, was quoted as saying by Bernama.

The incident occurred on Sunday night at the diesel hydrotreater unit in the Pengerang complex, Pauzan said, adding that the cause of the fire was under investigation.

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Petronas directed queries to the joint venture company Pengerang Refining and Petrochemical (PRefChem), which has not responded to a Reuters request for comment.

Bernama cited PRefChem as confirming the fire and saying "the situation is under control".

This is the second fire in less than a year at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Malaysia's southern state of Johor.

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In April 2019, an explosion and fire occurred at the plant's atmospheric residue desulphurisation unit (ARDS), a unit that removes sulphur from fuel oil, which is then used to produce gasoline in a residue fluid catalytic cracker.

There were no casualties in the April fire, and Petronas said commercial operations at the refinery would start on time by end-2019. The ARDS has been scheduled for operation by mid-2020, Petronas has said.

The refinery, which will process around 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil once fully operational, is expected to sell fuel to customers in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.

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The PIC also includes a petrochemical complex with annual production capacity of 3.3 million tonnes.

Petronas and Saudi Aramco each have a 50% stake in PRefChem.

A fire and explosion has killed four at the refining and petrochemicals complex in southern Malaysia that is owned by Petronas and Saudi Aramco, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday, citing authorities.

A fire and explosion has killed four at the refining and petrochemicals complex in southern Malaysia that is owned by Petronas and Saudi Aramco, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday, citing authorities. Another person sustained 70% burns and one person was missing, Pauzan Ahmad, an official with the Johor state fire and rescue department, was quoted as saying by Bernama. The incident occurred on Sunday night at the diesel hydrotreater unit in the Pengerang complex, Pauzan said, adding that the cause of the fire was under investigation. Also read: Saudi Aramco reports 21 per cent drop in 2019 profits Petronas directed queries to the joint venture company Pengerang Refining and Petrochemical (PRefChem), which has not responded to a Reuters request for comment. Bernama cited PRefChem as confirming the fire and saying "the situation is under control". This is the second fire in less than a year at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Malaysia's southern state of Johor. Also see: Malaysia's sugar purchases from India hit record amid diplomatic spat In April 2019, an explosion and fire occurred at the plant's atmospheric residue desulphurisation unit (ARDS), a unit that removes sulphur from fuel oil, which is then used to produce gasoline in a residue fluid catalytic cracker. There were no casualties in the April fire, and Petronas said commercial operations at the refinery would start on time by end-2019. The ARDS has been scheduled for operation by mid-2020, Petronas has said. The refinery, which will process around 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil once fully operational, is expected to sell fuel to customers in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. Also read: Oil prices rise 10% after Russia indicates 'open to cooperation with OPEC' The PIC also includes a petrochemical complex with annual production capacity of 3.3 million tonnes. Petronas and Saudi Aramco each have a 50% stake in PRefChem.

Four dead in fire at Petronas-Aramco refining complex in Malaysia

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