Global landmarks stand empty due to the fear of Covid 19. Tourist sites are even closed. Coronavirus causes many locations to be shut.

Wion Fineprint: Global landmarks stand empty due to Coronavirus

At the age of 21, Francisco Garcia, the coach of the youth team at Malaga-based club Atletico Portada Alta died of the novel coronavirus.

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Garcia was suffering from an unknown pre-existing health condition, he suffered from a form of leukaemia (blood cancer) which made his battle against coronavirus difficult. The young Spaniard was informed about cancer after going into the hospital with the symptoms of coronavirus.

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According to a local Spanish newspaper, Garcia, who found it difficult to breathe, was initially told that he had coronavirus and pneumonia and was asked to take further medical assistance. Later on, he was told that he had leukaemia.

According to his doctors, Francisco would have survived if he had not been suffering from leukaemia.

The club released a statement paying tribute to its former coach: "We want to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and close friends of our coach Francisco Garcia who has left us, unfortunately. Now, what do we do without you, Francis? How are we going to continue conquering ... in the league? We don't know how, but we will surely do it for you. We will not forget you, rest in peace, phenomenon. Until forever."

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La Liga announced Spain's top two divisions will be suspended for at least two weeks after Spanish club Real Madrid's players were put in quarantine.

Garcia is possibly the youngest victim in Europe to die of the global pandemic, the youngest individual to die in Italy was a 38-year-old man who died last week, while China’s youngest victim was a 36-year-old male.

Spain has been the second-worst hit European nation with deaths over 300.

Spain is Europe's second most coronavirus-affected country after Italy and the latest jump in cases came after the government imposed a near-total nationwide lockdown, prohibiting people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or purchase food.

At the age of 21, Francisco Garcia, the coach of the youth team at Malaga-based club Atletico Portada Alta died of the novel coronavirus. Also read: 'Were being treated like guinea pigs', Wayne Rooney slams FA for delayed decisions during coronavirus Garcia was suffering from an unknown pre-existing health condition, he suffered from a form of leukaemia (blood cancer) which made his battle against coronavirus difficult.

At the age of 21, Francisco Garcia, the coach of the youth team at Malaga-based club Atletico Portada Alta died of the novel coronavirus. Also read: 'Were being treated like guinea pigs', Wayne Rooney slams FA for delayed decisions during coronavirus Garcia was suffering from an unknown pre-existing health condition, he suffered from a form of leukaemia (blood cancer) which made his battle against coronavirus difficult. The young Spaniard was informed about cancer after going into the hospital with the symptoms of coronavirus. Also read: Five members of Valencia FC 'doing well' after testing positive for COVID-19 According to a local Spanish newspaper, Garcia, who found it difficult to breathe, was initially told that he had coronavirus and pneumonia and was asked to take further medical assistance. Later on, he was told that he had leukaemia. According to his doctors, Francisco would have survived if he had not been suffering from leukaemia. The club released a statement paying tribute to its former coach: "We want to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and close friends of our coach Francisco Garcia who has left us, unfortunately. Now, what do we do without you, Francis? How are we going to continue conquering ... in the league? We don't know how, but we will surely do it for you. We will not forget you, rest in peace, phenomenon. Until forever." Desde el Atlético Portada Alta queremos manifestar nuestro más profundo pésame a la familia, amigos y allegados de... Posted by Atlético Portada Alta on Sunday, 15 March 2020 × La Liga announced Spain's top two divisions will be suspended for at least two weeks after Spanish club Real Madrid's players were put in quarantine. Garcia is possibly the youngest victim in Europe to die of the global pandemic, the youngest individual to die in Italy was a 38-year-old man who died last week, while China’s youngest victim was a 36-year-old male. Spain has been the second-worst hit European nation with deaths over 300. Spain is Europe's second most coronavirus-affected country after Italy and the latest jump in cases came after the government imposed a near-total nationwide lockdown, prohibiting people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or purchase food.

Coronavirus: Spanish youth team coach Francisco Garcia dies at 21

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

The coronavirus pandemic seems to hit health care workers harder than it affects others according to experts.

"There's nothing more destabilising than health care workers falling ill'', said Dr Peter Hotez, the Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

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"We know the high mortality in older people, but for reasons that we don't understand front-line health care workers are at great risk for serious illness despite their younger age," he added.

Earlier, federal officials urged healthcare workers to switch from respirator face masks to looser surgical ones, a move that raised alarm among doctors and nurses who said they will now be less protected when treating highly infectious coronavirus patients.&nbsp;

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Last weekend, &nbsp;American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) said two doctors suffering from the coronavirus were in critical condition: a Washington physician in his 40s and a 70-year-old in Patterson, New Jersey.

It wasn't ascertained whether the Washington doctor contracted the illness through work or community spread, but he complied with all relevant protocols, as per the college.

The New Jersey doctor, an emergency preparedness specialist, was admitted to a hospital with upper respiratory issues and was isolated in an intensive care unit as of Saturday, the AECP said.

US health officials have begun&nbsp;the&nbsp;first human trial of the coronavirus outbreak in Seattle.

The virus has claimed more than 7,000 victims around the world.

The coronavirus pandemic seems to hit health care workers harder than it affects others according to experts. "There's nothing more destabilising than health care workers falling ill'', said Dr Peter Hotez, the Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

The coronavirus pandemic seems to hit health care workers harder than it affects others according to experts. "There's nothing more destabilising than health care workers falling ill'', said Dr Peter Hotez, the Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Also read: COVID-19: Donald Trump and his virus expert give contrasting statements about American response "We know the high mortality in older people, but for reasons that we don't understand front-line health care workers are at great risk for serious illness despite their younger age," he added. Earlier, federal officials urged healthcare workers to switch from respirator face masks to looser surgical ones, a move that raised alarm among doctors and nurses who said they will now be less protected when treating highly infectious coronavirus patients. Also read: US begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine in Seattle Last weekend, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) said two doctors suffering from the coronavirus were in critical condition: a Washington physician in his 40s and a 70-year-old in Patterson, New Jersey. It wasn't ascertained whether the Washington doctor contracted the illness through work or community spread, but he complied with all relevant protocols, as per the college. The New Jersey doctor, an emergency preparedness specialist, was admitted to a hospital with upper respiratory issues and was isolated in an intensive care unit as of Saturday, the AECP said. US health officials have begun the first human trial of the coronavirus outbreak in Seattle. The virus has claimed more than 7,000 victims around the world.

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Iran has temporarily freed about 85,000 prisoners, including political prisoners, a spokesman for its judiciary said on Tuesday, in response to the coronavirus epidemic.

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"Some 50 per cent&nbsp;of those released are security-related prisoners ... Also in the jails, we have taken precautionary measures to confront the outbreak," said Gholamhossein Esmaili,&nbsp;Iran's Judiciary spokesman.

On March 10, the UN&nbsp;Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran said he had asked Tehran to free all political prisoners temporarily from its overcrowded and disease-ridden jails to help stem the spread of coronavirus.

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Iran's death toll from the coronavirus has reached 853 and a total of 14,991 people have been confirmed infected across the country, one of the worst national outbreaks outside China, where the new virus originated.

Esmaili did not elaborate on when those released would have to return to jail.

Javaid Rehman, the UN&nbsp;special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, said earlier in March that Iranian prisoners have been infected with coronavirus.

Iran has temporarily freed about 85,000 prisoners, including political prisoners, a spokesman for its judiciary said on Tuesday, in response to the coronavirus epidemic.

Iran has temporarily freed about 85,000 prisoners, including political prisoners, a spokesman for its judiciary said on Tuesday, in response to the coronavirus epidemic. Also read: COVID-19: Thousands of Afghans return from Iran as virus hits economy "Some 50 per cent of those released are security-related prisoners ... Also in the jails, we have taken precautionary measures to confront the outbreak," said Gholamhossein Esmaili, Iran's Judiciary spokesman. On March 10, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran said he had asked Tehran to free all political prisoners temporarily from its overcrowded and disease-ridden jails to help stem the spread of coronavirus. Also read: Poverty, population and weak healthcare: Coronavirus cases on the rise in South Asia Iran's death toll from the coronavirus has reached 853 and a total of 14,991 people have been confirmed infected across the country, one of the worst national outbreaks outside China, where the new virus originated. Esmaili did not elaborate on when those released would have to return to jail. Javaid Rehman, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, said earlier in March that Iranian prisoners have been infected with coronavirus.

Iran has temporarily freed 85,000 prisoners, including political ones, amid coronavirus

India's health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan while making a statement in Rajya Sabha lauded doctors across the country working to beat the coronavirus outbreak.

We are using retrovirus drugs on some patients: Health minister Harsh Vardhan

The&nbsp;UNESCO World Heritage Site&nbsp;Taj Mahal has joined the list of attractions around the world that are closing their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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The announcement was made by Minister of Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel on Twitter.&nbsp;

"All the ticketed monuments and all other museums have been directed to be closed until March 31, 2020," he wrote.

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India has reported 126 cases of infection and three deaths due to coronavirus.&nbsp;

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Earlier, a 64-year-old man died in the Maharashtra which is the hardest-hit state in the country with more than 30 confirmed cases.

India has suspended issuing any new tourist visas and has imposed a two-week quarantine on all travellers, including returning Indian nationals, who are arriving from or have visited China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain.

It has prohibited travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to the country till March 31 amid the coronavirus outbreak. 
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal has joined the list of attractions around the world that are closing their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: India prohibits passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia over coronavirus The announcement was made by Minister of Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel on Twitter.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal has joined the list of attractions around the world that are closing their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: India prohibits passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia over coronavirus The announcement was made by Minister of Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel on Twitter. "All the ticketed monuments and all other museums have been directed to be closed until March 31, 2020," he wrote. कोरोना वायरस #IndiaFightsCorona को ध्यान में रखते हुए @MinOfCultureGoI ने @ASIGoI के सभी टिकिट वाले स्मारक एवं अन्य सभी,संग्रहालय आगामी ३१मार्च२०तक बंद रखने के निर्देश दिए हैं।संबंधित अधिकारियों से तत्परता एवं सावधानी बरतने की अपेक्षा है @PMOIndia @BJP4India @BJP4MP @tourismgoi — Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) March 16, 2020 × India has reported 126 cases of infection and three deaths due to coronavirus. Also read: 64-year-old dies in Mumbai, third death due to coronavirus in India Earlier, a 64-year-old man died in the Maharashtra which is the hardest-hit state in the country with more than 30 confirmed cases. India has suspended issuing any new tourist visas and has imposed a two-week quarantine on all travellers, including returning Indian nationals, who are arriving from or have visited China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain. It has prohibited travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to the country till March 31 amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Even as the World Health Organization urges world nations to increase coronavirus testing, India's efforts to carry out tests remain far behind.

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Nearly 70,000 Afghans have returned from virus-hit Iran in the past 20 days, an official said Monday, overwhelming health workers at border crossings and raising fears of a major outbreak in the impoverished country.

Many Afghans who had gone to Iran to look for work are returning home as the contagion cripples Iran's economy, which was already devastated by US sanctions. Afghanistan's spring harvest is also drawing workers back, said the International Organization for Migration.

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They were allowed to re-enter after Kabul reopened land crossings for Afghans wanting to return home despite having earlier suspended air and ground links over fears of the virus spreading from Iran, one of the world's worst-hit countries.&nbsp;

More health workers and better testing facilities were needed to cope with the increasing number of returnees and avoid a health disaster, warned Jawed Nadim, head of the refugees' repatriation department in the western province of Herat, which borders Iran.&nbsp;

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Health workers "only ask (returnees) some questions and test their temperature", Nadim told AFP, adding: "This is not enough."

Iran has recorded 853 deaths from the new coronavirus since February 19, officials said Monday, appealing for people to stop travelling.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan has 21 confirmed infections so far, most of them in Herat.

But the official number likely understates the scale of the problem due to inadequate testing measures and shoddy health infrastructure in the war-ravaged country.

In a sign of authorities struggling to contain the disease, dozens of people fled the isolation section of a Herat hospital on Monday.

They escaped "with the help of their relatives, after beating up the doctors and breaking windows," health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said, adding the police had been of "no help".

Ebrahim Mohammadi, director of the Herat ambulance service, said 37 people had absconded. Two had tested positive for the COVID-19 illness while results were pending for the rest.

"They were getting impatient because after more than five days their test results still hadn't come," Mohammadi told AFP.

Returnees more than double&nbsp;

The number of returnees jumped by 106 per cent at two border crossings in the first week of March from the previous week, its figures show.

Ninety per cent of those returnees came home voluntarily, while the remaining 10 per cent were deported, it added.

Herat's governor Abdul Qayum Rahimi last week said Afghanistan needed to act quickly to avoid a spiralling crisis.&nbsp;

"With the number of people coming in from Iran (and) entering Afghanistan from several entry points if we don't take any measures now and don't work together... we will witness an even worse situation than Iran," Rahimi said Saturday. &nbsp;

"I am afraid... (that) a day will come that we won't be able to count the dead bodies," he said.&nbsp;

Returnees told AFP they were tested for coronavirus symptoms -- mainly fever -- at the border crossing.

"The doctors at the border use thermometers to test (for) fever and... are advising us how to protect ourselves from coronavirus", said Malik, a 46-year-old labourer.&nbsp;

Public Health Minister Ferozuddin Feroz announced Monday the government would build a 300-bed facility in Herat to tackle the outbreak.

"With that, the capacity of the health facilities in Herat will increase to 1,000 beds," he said.

Nearly 70,000 Afghans have returned from virus-hit Iran in the past 20 days, an official said Monday, overwhelming health workers at border crossings and raising fears of a major outbreak in the impoverished country.

Nearly 70,000 Afghans have returned from virus-hit Iran in the past 20 days, an official said Monday, overwhelming health workers at border crossings and raising fears of a major outbreak in the impoverished country. Many Afghans who had gone to Iran to look for work are returning home as the contagion cripples Iran's economy, which was already devastated by US sanctions. Afghanistan's spring harvest is also drawing workers back, said the International Organization for Migration. Also read: Patients, at least one with coronavirus, break out of Afghan quarantine They were allowed to re-enter after Kabul reopened land crossings for Afghans wanting to return home despite having earlier suspended air and ground links over fears of the virus spreading from Iran, one of the world's worst-hit countries. More health workers and better testing facilities were needed to cope with the increasing number of returnees and avoid a health disaster, warned Jawed Nadim, head of the refugees' repatriation department in the western province of Herat, which borders Iran. Also read: India prohibits passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia over coronavirus Health workers "only ask (returnees) some questions and test their temperature", Nadim told AFP, adding: "This is not enough." Iran has recorded 853 deaths from the new coronavirus since February 19, officials said Monday, appealing for people to stop travelling. Also read: Pakistan to close border with Iran, Afghanistan over coronavirus Afghanistan has 21 confirmed infections so far, most of them in Herat. But the official number likely understates the scale of the problem due to inadequate testing measures and shoddy health infrastructure in the war-ravaged country. In a sign of authorities struggling to contain the disease, dozens of people fled the isolation section of a Herat hospital on Monday. They escaped "with the help of their relatives, after beating up the doctors and breaking windows," health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said, adding the police had been of "no help". Ebrahim Mohammadi, director of the Herat ambulance service, said 37 people had absconded. Two had tested positive for the COVID-19 illness while results were pending for the rest. "They were getting impatient because after more than five days their test results still hadn't come," Mohammadi told AFP. Returnees more than double The number of returnees jumped by 106 per cent at two border crossings in the first week of March from the previous week, its figures show. Ninety per cent of those returnees came home voluntarily, while the remaining 10 per cent were deported, it added. Herat's governor Abdul Qayum Rahimi last week said Afghanistan needed to act quickly to avoid a spiralling crisis. "With the number of people coming in from Iran (and) entering Afghanistan from several entry points if we don't take any measures now and don't work together... we will witness an even worse situation than Iran," Rahimi said Saturday. "I am afraid... (that) a day will come that we won't be able to count the dead bodies," he said. Returnees told AFP they were tested for coronavirus symptoms -- mainly fever -- at the border crossing. "The doctors at the border use thermometers to test (for) fever and... are advising us how to protect ourselves from coronavirus", said Malik, a 46-year-old labourer. Public Health Minister Ferozuddin Feroz announced Monday the government would build a 300-bed facility in Herat to tackle the outbreak. "With that, the capacity of the health facilities in Herat will increase to 1,000 beds," he said.

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The virus epic center china has reported 21 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and only one is from the worst-hit province of Hubei. The Chinese health authority has also confirmed 13 new deaths.

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Italy has seen a spike in coronavirus cases in the past few days. The entire country is on lockdown. Hospitals are overcrowded, all stores have been asked to shut down except for supermarkets and pharmacies and traveling is only allowed if the Police permits. The country is facing its biggest crisis in history and its people now want the world to know that it could have been prevented.

Italy: Coronavirus deaths rise to 2,158

A vaccine row has erupted between the United States and Germany. Berlin has hit back at Donald Trump over allegations that the US President had tried to purchase exclusive rights of possible coronavirus vaccine.

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Pakistan's attempt to politicise a humanitarian issue by its "unwarranted" statement on Kashmir during the SAARC nations video conference on coronavirus reflected "very poorly" on it, government sources said on Sunday.

Pakistan tried to politicise COVID-19 by raising Kashmir at SAARC event

All leaders in the 8-nation regional grouping (SAARC) welcomed PM Modi’s suggestion and agreed to join the conference, except Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who has deputed his special advisor on health to participate in.

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As the coronavirus patients continue to rise in Italy, the death toll has risen to 1809 deaths and the infections are close to 24,747. The major cases are reported in Lombardy. The anesthesiologists and doctors are being forced to make tough calls about who to treat first because of the shortage of medicines.

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Italy recorded its worst daily toll with 368 deaths in just 24 hours. The death toll in the worst effected outside china now stands whopping 1809.

Coronavirus: Italy records highest daily death toll

The number of coronavirus infection in South Asia continues to rise. India has confirmed at least 110 COVID-19 cases.

South Asia: Coronavirus cases continue to rise

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo held a `productive` telephone conversation with India`s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss the ways the two countries can cooperate to address the challenges arising due to global outbreak of coronavirus.

"Productive conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar on ways the US and #India can collaborate to fight the global #coronavirus outbreak," Pompeo tweeted.

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US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said that the two leaders spoke to discuss COVID-19 developments on March 14, according to ANI.

"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar spoke on March 14 to discuss COVID-19 developments, including ways in which India and the United States can cooperate to address this global challenge," Ortagus said.

According to CNN, the number of coronavirus cases in the US passed 3,000 on Sunday.&nbsp;

In India, the total number of confirmed cases of the virus across India is 110, including foreign nationals, the health ministry said on Sunday.&nbsp; 
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US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo held a `productive` telephone conversation with India`s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss the ways the two countries can cooperate to address the challenges arising due to global outbreak of coronavirus.

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo held a `productive` telephone conversation with India`s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss the ways the two countries can cooperate to address the challenges arising due to global outbreak of coronavirus. "Productive conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar on ways the US and #India can collaborate to fight the global #coronavirus outbreak," Pompeo tweeted. Productive conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar on ways the U.S. and #India can collaborate to fight the global #coronavirus outbreak. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 15, 2020 × US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said that the two leaders spoke to discuss COVID-19 developments on March 14, according to ANI. "Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar spoke on March 14 to discuss COVID-19 developments, including ways in which India and the United States can cooperate to address this global challenge," Ortagus said. According to CNN, the number of coronavirus cases in the US passed 3,000 on Sunday. In India, the total number of confirmed cases of the virus across India is 110, including foreign nationals, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Pompeo, Jaishankar hold telephonic conversation, discuss COVID-19 developments

The outbreak of the coronavirus infection is affecting the people's lives in a way perhaps no one expected just about 70-80 days ago. Now nations across the world are dealing with this pandemic.

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The underlying message of the video conference was unitedly taking on the virus, but Pakistan used the occasion to raise the Kashmir issue, calling for immediate lifting of the "lockdown" there to allow disease containment measures.

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The growing economic crisis amid the global coronavirus pandemic has led the Federal Reserve to announce drastic emergency measures.

To shore up confidence and to keep the financial sector running, the Federal Reserve has slashed the key interest rate to virtually zero. 
 
This is the second emergency federal rate cut in two weeks. The rate has been cut by 50 basis points to 0.25 per cent.&nbsp;

However, the fresh stimulus has failed to lift confidence.&nbsp;

Jerome Powell, the 16th Chair of the Federal Reserve recently announced that the economic activity will be weak in Q2. He also added that the fiscal response to the coronavirus was 'critical'. Over the last few weeks, USD has slipped owing to the emergency rate cuts.

Additionally, Wall Street futures also dropped sharply, with markets not responding nicely to the Federal Reserve's dramatic steps.

Powell further said that negative interest rates are not likely to be appropriate as the economic outlook continues to evolve daily, with shifting ground based on the progression of the virus.&nbsp;

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And, the benchmark borrowing rate has been cut to a range of 0 to 0.25 per cent.

The rates are now at the same level witnessed during the 2008 global financial crisis.

The &nbsp;Federal Open Market Committee also pledged to maintain the same rates "until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events".

In a series of monetary policy moves, the Federal Reserve also bought 500 billion dollars in treasury debt and 200 billion dollars in other securities.

Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell was reported saying that the primary purpose of these securities purchases is to restore smooth market functioning so that credit can continue to flow.

If reports are to be believed, the purchases will also foster more accommodative financial conditions.

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Powell in a briefing warned that the US economy will be ''weak'' in the second quarter of the year due to coronavirus.

According to predictions, the impact of the coronavirus will be felt in the market during the April-June period and is likely to affect businesses and manufacturing not just in the US, but on a global scale.

However, the chance of recession this year will depend on how soon the pandemic impact can be contained.

Powell also said that the Federal Reserve does not believe that negative interest rates will be appropriate, but fiscal measures by the government are "critical" to respond to the economic damage.

The move was well-received by US President Donald Trump who congratulated the Federal Reserve after it took drastic emergency measures.

Trump has relentlessly demanded federal rate cuts and more rate cuts and is "very happy" with the decision.

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On Saturday, Trump asserted he could dismiss Powell, whom he selected for the role.

“I think I have the right to remove. I have the right to also take him and put him in a regular position and put somebody else in charge. And I haven’t made any decisions on that,” Trump told reporters during a coronavirus briefing at the White House

(With inputs from agencies)

The growing economic crisis amid the global coronavirus pandemic has led the Federal Reserve to announce drastic emergency measures. To shore up confidence and to keep the financial sector running, the Federal Reserve has slashed the key interest rate to virtually zero.

The growing economic crisis amid the global coronavirus pandemic has led the Federal Reserve to announce drastic emergency measures. To shore up confidence and to keep the financial sector running, the Federal Reserve has slashed the key interest rate to virtually zero. This is the second emergency federal rate cut in two weeks. The rate has been cut by 50 basis points to 0.25 per cent. However, the fresh stimulus has failed to lift confidence. Jerome Powell, the 16th Chair of the Federal Reserve recently announced that the economic activity will be weak in Q2. He also added that the fiscal response to the coronavirus was 'critical'. Over the last few weeks, USD has slipped owing to the emergency rate cuts. Additionally, Wall Street futures also dropped sharply, with markets not responding nicely to the Federal Reserve's dramatic steps. Powell further said that negative interest rates are not likely to be appropriate as the economic outlook continues to evolve daily, with shifting ground based on the progression of the virus. Jerome Powell | Reuters And, the benchmark borrowing rate has been cut to a range of 0 to 0.25 per cent. The rates are now at the same level witnessed during the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal Open Market Committee also pledged to maintain the same rates "until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events". In a series of monetary policy moves, the Federal Reserve also bought 500 billion dollars in treasury debt and 200 billion dollars in other securities. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell was reported saying that the primary purpose of these securities purchases is to restore smooth market functioning so that credit can continue to flow. If reports are to be believed, the purchases will also foster more accommodative financial conditions. Also read: Explained: Coronavirus outbreak - how India will take time to get used to social distancing Powell in a briefing warned that the US economy will be ''weak'' in the second quarter of the year due to coronavirus. According to predictions, the impact of the coronavirus will be felt in the market during the April-June period and is likely to affect businesses and manufacturing not just in the US, but on a global scale. However, the chance of recession this year will depend on how soon the pandemic impact can be contained. Powell also said that the Federal Reserve does not believe that negative interest rates will be appropriate, but fiscal measures by the government are "critical" to respond to the economic damage. The move was well-received by US President Donald Trump who congratulated the Federal Reserve after it took drastic emergency measures. Trump has relentlessly demanded federal rate cuts and more rate cuts and is "very happy" with the decision. Also read: Precaution, not panic: Here are narratives of people who have successfully recovered from Covid-19 On Saturday, Trump asserted he could dismiss Powell, whom he selected for the role. “I think I have the right to remove. I have the right to also take him and put him in a regular position and put somebody else in charge. And I haven’t made any decisions on that,” Trump told reporters during a coronavirus briefing at the White House (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump and his lead expert gave contrasting statements about the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

Trump tried to downplay the threat of the novel coronavirus and&nbsp;said that ''relax, we’re doing great. It all will pass,'' when asked about the current scenario of the virus in the country.

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But his remarks stood in stark contrast to his virus expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, who said in the same conference that ''the worst is ahead of us and we are at a very, very critical point now''.

Donald Trump requested Americans to refrain from panic buying basic supplies as the administration announced plans to expand testing for the virus and health officials were preparing to release ''advanced guidelines'' on how to mitigate its spread.

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The leading US government agency for public health, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), announced a national recommendation shortly after, urging all gatherings of 50 people or over, including festivals, parades, weddings, and sporting events, to be cancelled for the next eight weeks. The recommendation did not include schools or business enterprises.

However, twenty-four states have already announced the closure of many schools.

There are&nbsp;2,900 confirmed cases across 49 states in America according to&nbsp;the US Vice-President,&nbsp;Mike Pence.

The deadly&nbsp;coronavirus which has reported 169,924 positive cases and 6,521 deaths in China&nbsp;so far was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Earlier, Chinese city Wuhan which is located in the Hubei province of China was the epicentre of the virus.

But WHO declared Europe as its the current epicentre on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump and his lead expert gave contrasting statements about the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Trump tried to downplay the threat of the novel coronavirus and said that ''relax, we’re doing great.

US President Donald Trump and his lead expert gave contrasting statements about the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Trump tried to downplay the threat of the novel coronavirus and said that ''relax, we’re doing great. It all will pass,'' when asked about the current scenario of the virus in the country. Also read: Trump, Germany row erupts over coronavirus vaccine But his remarks stood in stark contrast to his virus expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, who said in the same conference that ''the worst is ahead of us and we are at a very, very critical point now''. Donald Trump requested Americans to refrain from panic buying basic supplies as the administration announced plans to expand testing for the virus and health officials were preparing to release ''advanced guidelines'' on how to mitigate its spread. Also read: British scientist makes breakthrough as race for coronavirus vaccine picks up The leading US government agency for public health, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), announced a national recommendation shortly after, urging all gatherings of 50 people or over, including festivals, parades, weddings, and sporting events, to be cancelled for the next eight weeks. The recommendation did not include schools or business enterprises. However, twenty-four states have already announced the closure of many schools. There are 2,900 confirmed cases across 49 states in America according to the US Vice-President, Mike Pence. The deadly coronavirus which has reported 169,924 positive cases and 6,521 deaths in China so far was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Earlier, Chinese city Wuhan which is located in the Hubei province of China was the epicentre of the virus. But WHO declared Europe as its the current epicentre on Saturday.

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The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognisance of overcrowding and infrastructure of prisons across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and L N Rao issued a notice to the Director-General, Prison, and chief secretary of all states and union territories seeking their response by March 20 on steps taken for prevention of COVID-19.

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognisance of overcrowding and infrastructure of prisons across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and L N Rao issued a notice to the Director-General, Prison, and chief secretary of all states and union territories seeking their response by March 20 on steps taken for prevention of COVID-19. The court also asked all states and union territories to depute an officer on March 23 who could assist the court in the matter. The bench also took suo moto cognisance of conditions in remand homes where juveniles in conflict with law are lodged. It observed that some states have taken steps for the pandemic but there are some states which have not taken appropriate measures. The court also cautioned that mass gathering is a big problem and it can become a centre for the spread of coronavirus. The court also said it will issue reasons on why it has taken suo moto cognisance of the matter. "We need to formulate some guidelines, and directions should be issued with respect to overcrowding of prisons in wake of coronavirus," the bench said. The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 110 on Sunday, with Maharashtra reporting the highest followed by Kerala. According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 110 cases in India so far, including two people who died in Delhi and Karnataka and 17 foreigners. Ten patients have been discharged.

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The German medicine firm is developing a possible vaccine for the 'pandemic' Coronavirus (COVID-19). After which, US President Donald Trump has been accused to monopolise that COVID-19 vaccine only for the US.

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