The coronavirus has been relentless. Its a jolt to one of the world's most cherished ideas - globalisation. The world is in a crisis mode, travel remains halted across the globe.

WION Edit: Is this the end of globalisation?

What seemed unthinkable a month back, is rapidly becoming the new normal. The coronavirus has plunged the entire world into a state of war. From Singapore to the United States, there are now 167 countries locked in a deadly battle against this virus.

Explained: Countries that are setting example for world in fight against coronavirus

Over one billion people across the world have confined themselves to their homes. In some cases, they have been forced indoors by mandatory lockdowns while others felt the need to self-quarantine.

WION Edit: How social distancing affects our mental health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic as, since its start in December, more than 4,500 people have been killed, over 1,00,000 people across 100 countries have been infected amid the outbreak.

Coronavirus outbreak: Symptoms and other important questions answered

The Asian flu in 1956 killed more than one million people around the world. The Sars outbreak in 2002 infected more than 8,000 people. Over 700 people died in 17 countries.

WION Edit: How the world is paying the price for China's greed and negligence

We are living in the midst of a pandemic, citizens are looking up to their respective governments for direction, but there is one country that is not interpreting this virus as an existential threat for its people.

WION Edit: Wuhan Coronavirus - can Pakistan be trusted with relief funds? 

This is a war-like situation and wars are won by decisive leadership. We've been reporting on how India has taken the lead - from SAARC to G7 and now G20. Leaders are collaborating after India's initiative.

WION EDIT: Coronavirus outbreak-  India and Pakistan are miles apart in their response

The coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally changing our societies - people are working from home, the streets are virtually empty, public spaces have been shut and experts are advising against social interactions.

WION Edit: Coronavirus outbreak - why the private sector needs to contribute

Coronavirus has imposed a worldwide curfew, the most popular sites lie deserted. There are more than 1,80,000 confirmed cases and over 7000 have died. More than 150 countries are fighting the outbreak.

Why China is blaming the US for coronavirus outbreak

The world is battling a pandemic. While many have joined hands, the United States of America and China are hard at work to exploit this crisis. They're competing for the tag of superpower.

WION Edit: Amid coronavirus crisis, US-China fight the patent war for vaccine

The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in India has climbed to 114 with reports of two deaths. World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially recognised the outbreak as a pandemic and experts have urged social distancing to combat the outbreak.

Explained: Coronavirus outbreak - how India will take time to get used to social distancing

As the world grapples and fights, India has emerged as a leader. India is not just working on its domestic response but leading a global effort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed that SAARC nations should work together to fight the coronavirus.

WION Edit: Coronavirus outbreak - India emerges as a leader

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