India reported 355 new cases of novel coronavirus on Friday, taking its tally to 2,902. Out of 2,902 cases, 2,650 are active and 184 have been cured or discharged or have migrated.

India reports biggest spike in 24 hrs, coronavirus cases cross 2,900

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to a standstill. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the recession that has drawn upon the world is "way worse" than the global financial crisis a decade ago.

Coronavirus-induced global downturn worse than financial crisis a decade ago: IMF

China on Saturday mourned the thousands of people who have died from coronavirus, terming them "martyrs". The day of mourning coincided with the start of the annual Qingming tomb-sweeping festival, when millions of Chinese families pay respects to their ancestors.

China mourns thousands who died from coronavirus in the country

In the wake of the rise in the number of confirmed new coronavirus cases in South Asia, three senior Indian officials said the lockdown would end only after an assessment of the situation in each state, and restrictions would be extended in districts where the coronavirus case spread has continued.

Coronavirus cases in South Asia near 6,000; Indian officials warn of lockdown extension in several parts

Decades old malaria-drug Hydroxychloroquine appears to have some good results in the treatment of coronavirus patients, US president Donald Trump has said. "We continue to study the effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine and other therapies in the treatment and prevention of the virus and will keep the American people fully informed in our findings," Trump told reporters during a press briefing at the White House on Friday.

Looks like Hydroxychloroquine is having some good results on coronavirus patients, says Trump

Good morning! Begin your day with WION's news brief! US records 1,480 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours, sets a new record The United States recorded 1,480 deaths from COVID-19 between Thursday and Friday, the worst 24-hour death toll globally since the pandemic began.

Morning News Brief: US records 1,480 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, novel coronavirus might spread through normal breathing and more

The novel coronavirus might spread through the air via normal breathing and speaking, a top US scientist said on Friday. The study was conducted in the wake of the country's government recommending the use of face masks for everyone.

Novel coronavirus might spread through normal breathing and speaking, says scientist

Authorities in Ghaziabad have deployed police at all quarantine and isolation centres housing the suspected coronavirus-infected Tablighi Jamaat members. The decision was taken on Friday, a day after a case for obscene behaviour, non-cooperation and other charges was filed against some inmates of an isolation ward for suspected coronavirus patients at a hospital.

Police deployed at quarantine centres housing suspected coronavirus-infected Tablighi Jamaat members

The US government is now recommending Americans wear cloth face-coverings on a voluntary basis to stem the spread of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump said on Friday, although he said he himself would not use one.

Trump advises voluntary mask use against coronavirus but won't wear one himself

The United States recorded 1,480 deaths from COVID-19 between Thursday and Friday, the worst 24-hour death toll globally since the pandemic began. The number of fatalities so far in New York state alone is comparable to the loss of life in the United States in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

US records 1,480 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours, sets a new record

A man in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, who had a foreign-travel history, has tested positive for coronavirus -- days after he organised a funeral feast for 1,500 people.

Madhya Pradesh man who threw a feast tests positive for coronavirus; 26,000 people put under quarantine

The Central government on Saturday issued an advisory asking people to wear "homemade face covers", particularly when they step out of their houses in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Govt issues advisory asking people to wear 'homemade face covers'

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