In the latest coming in Maharashtra has recorded two more coronavirus cases Jammu and Kashmir has recorded one more death and one person has been tested positive of COVID-19 in West Bengal. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 649 and the death toll stands at 13.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 649,| Death toll rise to 13

India has seen a sudden rise in the Coronavirus cases with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 536. The death toll in the country now stands at 11. The latest death was reported in Tamil Nadu. Watch report:

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 536, Death toll stand at 11

A 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passed away in Mumbai on Monday. The deceased returned from UAE to Ahmedabad on March 15th and went to Mumbai on March 20th. After complaints of high blood pressure and diabetes, he was admitted to Kasturba hospital on March 23rd and died on the same evening in the hospital

Another coronavirus death reported in Indian city Maharashtra, Death toll rises to 10

India has suspended all international flights till March 31. Meanwhile, the United States has invoked the Wartime Defence Production act to speed up the production of masks. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the big developments on the coronavirus outbreak for Thursday.

Gravitas: Top 10 headlines for Thursday | Wuhan Coronavirus

Scientists across the world seem to agree that COVID-19 is especially dangerous for the older population. Many have believed that young people are invincible to the deadly virus. A study conducted by CTC in America indicates that this is not at all true. Watch report:

Your Story: Young people equally vulnerable to COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19 appealed to people to not panic and resort to buying and hoarding stuff during the time of the pandemic since there is no need for such activities. The PM also called for a Janata curfew on March 22.

India Fights COVID-19: PM announces 'Janata Curfew' on March 22

The novel coronavirus is spreading in India and presently it has taken lives of 4. The Indian Health Ministry briefed the media on steps that the Indian government is taking to contain the spread of the virus. Watch report:

Novel coronavirus is highly contagious, says Indian Health Ministry

Is the coronavirus vaccine insight? More than 80,000 people have recovered so far from COVID-19. What were they administered and which medicines are working. Watch WION report:

WION Dispatch: 35 agencies are working to develop coronavirus vaccine

As the count in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reached four, with one new case reported in Kashmir. The state government has appealed to the foreigners not to visit the Union Territory and warned that all visitors, including those coming from Ladakh, would be quarantined.

WION Dispatch: Srinagar reports first case of Coronavirus

A full blown unemployment crisis was already looming over the Indian economy. Now the rapidly spreading coronavirus is taking an additional toll on corporations and businesses. Watch report:

Coronavirus hitting the Indian market jobs: Causes layoffs and closures

The Ministry of External Affairs held a press conference on the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The MEA assured that the Ministry is working to further strengthen its Covid Control room. Currently, around 25-30 people are working in the control room in shifts. The control receives about 1000 calls and 400 e-mails in a single day. Watch video to know more:

Indian MEA briefs on COVID-19 pandemic, PM Modi monitoring situation closely

India's government is urging people to self isolate but many people won't be able to do that as most houses in the country are just too small. Infact having a personal room is a liberty in India. Watch report:

Coronavirus: Why Home Quarantine Is Tough In India

To answer all our questions on the world's battle against the novel coronavirus. WION spoke to WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic from Geneva. Watch report:

WION Exclusive conversation with WHO spokesperson on world's battle against COVID-19

India is at a crucial stage in the outbreak of novel coronavirus. The virus has been spreading from individuals who have been abroad. This is called stage 2. Community transmission of stage 3 has not been reported yet. Watch WION's report on how the country is battling the coronavirus.

Amid Coronavirus outbreak Indian HRD Ministry postpones all exams

Europe is now the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Case counts and deaths are soaring in Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, and many countries have imposed lockdowns and closed borders. However, the cases in South Korea have dropped at a faster rate.

Your Story: Sharp drop in COVID-19 cases in South Korea, 93 new cases

India's Civil Aviation Ministry has issued standard operating procedures to screen passengers at airports arriving in the country. The SOP's include steps that have to be followed by countries at the airports to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Fineprint: New SOPs for arrivals at airports in India to contain spread of Coronavirus

In an unprecedented move to seal its borders, the European Union has now banned travelers from outside the block for 30 days to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. The measure will apply to all 26 EU states as well as Ice Land, Norway, and Switzerland. Watch report:

Coronavirus: Belgium imposes a complete lockdown, EU seals its borders

Britain has been criticized for not acting fast enough to contain the coronavirus but a British study has now upended the country's scenario. The projection study has predicted 22 lakh coronavirus deaths in the US and 5 lakh deaths in the UK. Watch report:

COVID-19 study predicts 22 lakhs deaths in US, 5 lakh deaths in UK

The first coronavirus case has been confirmed in the Indian armed forces. A 34-year-old jawan from Ladakh Scouts in Leh has tested positive for COVID-19. His father returned from Iran recently. Watch report:

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Indian Army

Religious places like temple, gurudwara, church and masjid are getting shut down due to novel corona. Delhi's Bangla sahib, Siddhivinayak and the golden temple has been shut.

Religious places impose restrictions due to Coronavirus