US House passes 8.3 billion dollar emergency bill as the coronavirus death toll in the country rises to 11. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill and a group of members and staff for the appropriations panels in both the House and Senate unveiled the legislation on Wednesday after several days of talks. They released details of the plan, which will boost funding for testing of the coronavirus and lower costs for related medical treatments.

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Watch ITBP Spokesperson Vivek Pandey speaking exclusively to WION on coronavirus quarantine. ITBP is managing the quarantine camp at the Chhawla in Delhi which hosted the Italian tourist infected with virus. Earlier, the same camp had quarantined the evacuated Indians from Wuhan on January 31 and February 01.

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The Wuhan coronavirus has now reached at least 70 countries. More than 90,000 people have been infected. The death toll has crossed 3000. Here is how the world is fighting the coronavirus.

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Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus: 6 confirmed cases in India Six cases of the coronavirus have been detected in India. How is India fighting the Wuhan virus? This reports gets you the latest updates.

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How deadly is the Wuhan coronavirus? Do face masks help? Do we have a cure yet? This report answers five frequently asked questions on the Wuhan virus.

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In three days, the number of new coronavirus cases in India has crossed 20. How should India tackle the Wuhan virus? On WION Edit: India's Coronavirus test.

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In this segment of WION, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has explained the nuances of the spread of the coronavirus.

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The World Health Organisation has said that a shortage of the personal protective equipment is endangering health workers. This report tells you how the world is fighting the Wuhan Coronavirus.

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India has recorded its biggest jump in Wuhan coronavirus cases. There are now 29 confirmed cases. A Paytm employee has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. This report brings you the latest updates.

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Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Delhi government on Wednesday to take stock of the preparedness with respect to coronavirus.

Earlier on Tuesday, after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi CM had said that the Centre-state government will work together to stop the outbreak of the deadly disease.

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Six positive cases of deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in India so far, the Union Health Ministry informed on Tuesday.

According to the Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, and Rajasthan where an Italian national has been found positive with the infection in Jaipur.

Last month, three cases were recorded in Kerala, who have now recovered and discharged from hospital.

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Witnessing the seriousness of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tweeted that he has reviewed the situation of coronavirus and India's preparedness to deal with the global pandemic, assuring citizens that there was no reason to panic.

The Cabinet Secretary held a review meeting through video conference with the secretaries of concerned ministries, chief secretaries and health secretaries of the States to review and assess action taken for containment of COVID-19.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the Delhi government has made full preparations to tackle the situation.

For providing treatment to the patients, 25 Delhi hospitals, including 19 government hospitals and six private hospitals&nbsp;have been equipped to handle the influx of patients in case of an emergency.

"Isolation facility has been provided in these hospitals and 230 beds have also been made available. Beds will also be made available to doctors and other staff treating the cases in the hospital. The Delhi government has also arranged for the distribution of more than 3.50 lakh N95 masks. Around 8000 separation kits have also been arranged," he said.&nbsp;

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Delhi government on Wednesday to take stock of the preparedness with respect to coronavirus.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Delhi government on Wednesday to take stock of the preparedness with respect to coronavirus. Earlier on Tuesday, after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi CM had said that the Centre-state government will work together to stop the outbreak of the deadly disease. Also read: Coronavirus live updates: One Intel employee potentially exposed to coronavirus, under quarantine Six positive cases of deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in India so far, the Union Health Ministry informed on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, and Rajasthan where an Italian national has been found positive with the infection in Jaipur. Last month, three cases were recorded in Kerala, who have now recovered and discharged from hospital. Watch: Coronavirus resurfaces in India: 13 suspected cases, 6 confirmed, 3 cured Witnessing the seriousness of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tweeted that he has reviewed the situation of coronavirus and India's preparedness to deal with the global pandemic, assuring citizens that there was no reason to panic. The Cabinet Secretary held a review meeting through video conference with the secretaries of concerned ministries, chief secretaries and health secretaries of the States to review and assess action taken for containment of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the Delhi government has made full preparations to tackle the situation. For providing treatment to the patients, 25 Delhi hospitals, including 19 government hospitals and six private hospitals have been equipped to handle the influx of patients in case of an emergency. "Isolation facility has been provided in these hospitals and 230 beds have also been made available. Beds will also be made available to doctors and other staff treating the cases in the hospital. The Delhi government has also arranged for the distribution of more than 3.50 lakh N95 masks. Around 8000 separation kits have also been arranged," he said.

Coronavirus: Harsh Vardhan to hold meeting with Delhi government officials

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak across several countries, Maharashtra state Public Health Department said that till Tuesday 65,621 travellers from 551 flights have been screened at the Mumbai Airport, one of the busiest in India.

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As many as 401 travellers were coming from coronavirus affected areas."152 symptomatic travellers have been isolated in identified isolation facilities. 149 of them tested negative as per reports of National Institute of Virology, Pune. Reports of three are awaited," said the health department in a statement.

Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, an Army Major who had returned from Iran, where a large number of coronavirus cases have been reported, has been asked to remain in isolation at his official residence in Mhow as a precautionary measure, said Indian Army sources.

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He is not admitted to any military hospital and voluntarily offered himself for medical investigation.Six cases have been tested positive in India so far, of which three that were reported in Kerala have recovered and discharged from hospital.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

So far 65 countries have been affected with 88,948 confirmed cases and 3,043 deaths. 
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In the wake of coronavirus outbreak across several countries, Maharashtra state Public Health Department said that till Tuesday 65,621 travellers from 551 flights have been screened at the Mumbai Airport, one of the busiest in India.

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak across several countries, Maharashtra state Public Health Department said that till Tuesday 65,621 travellers from 551 flights have been screened at the Mumbai Airport, one of the busiest in India. Also read: Several countries suspend flights to China as Coronavirus death toll climbs As many as 401 travellers were coming from coronavirus affected areas."152 symptomatic travellers have been isolated in identified isolation facilities. 149 of them tested negative as per reports of National Institute of Virology, Pune. Reports of three are awaited," said the health department in a statement. Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, an Army Major who had returned from Iran, where a large number of coronavirus cases have been reported, has been asked to remain in isolation at his official residence in Mhow as a precautionary measure, said Indian Army sources. Also read: India supends all flights coming from Iran amid coronavirus scare: DGCA He is not admitted to any military hospital and voluntarily offered himself for medical investigation.Six cases have been tested positive in India so far, of which three that were reported in Kerala have recovered and discharged from hospital. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). So far 65 countries have been affected with 88,948 confirmed cases and 3,043 deaths.

Over 60,000 travellers from 551 flights screened at Mumbai Airport amid coronavirus fears

Tech giant Intel has said one of its employees in Bengaluru has "potentially been exposed" to coronavirus and is currently under quarantine.

The company also said it has implemented precautionary measures like travel restrictions, increased frequency of office sanitisation, and work-from-home provisions in India.

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"An Intel employee in Bangalore has potentially been exposed and is currently under quarantine in accordance with government requirements," Intel said in a late-night statement on Tuesday.

The company said it is monitoring the coronavirus situation closely and working to ensure that its employees have the information and resources they need to stay safe and informed.

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In India, we have implemented precautionary measures such as travel and event restrictions, visitor screenings at all our offices, increased frequency of office sanitisation, and work-from-home provisions," it said.

The virus outbreak, which has seen cases being registered across the world including South Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan, has had a significant impact on businesses across industries.

Microblogging platform Twitter has asked its employees to work from home while other tech giants like Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies instructed staff to avoid non-essential travel as IT firms put in place measures to safeguard workers against the deadly coronavirus.

The coronavirus outbreak claimed over 3,000 lives globally, and fresh cases being reported in India. 
The government has stepped up its efforts to detect and check the virus outbreak whose epicentre was in China.

Tech giant Intel has said one of its employees in Bengaluru has "potentially been exposed" to coronavirus and is currently under quarantine. The company also said it has implemented precautionary measures like travel restrictions, increased frequency of office sanitisation, and work-from-home provisions in India.

Tech giant Intel has said one of its employees in Bengaluru has "potentially been exposed" to coronavirus and is currently under quarantine. The company also said it has implemented precautionary measures like travel restrictions, increased frequency of office sanitisation, and work-from-home provisions in India. Also read: Man dined at luxury hotel in Delhi tests positive for Covid-19 "An Intel employee in Bangalore has potentially been exposed and is currently under quarantine in accordance with government requirements," Intel said in a late-night statement on Tuesday. The company said it is monitoring the coronavirus situation closely and working to ensure that its employees have the information and resources they need to stay safe and informed. Also read: 'Work from home': Google and Twitter order their staff amid coronavirus concerns In India, we have implemented precautionary measures such as travel and event restrictions, visitor screenings at all our offices, increased frequency of office sanitisation, and work-from-home provisions," it said. The virus outbreak, which has seen cases being registered across the world including South Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan, has had a significant impact on businesses across industries. Microblogging platform Twitter has asked its employees to work from home while other tech giants like Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies instructed staff to avoid non-essential travel as IT firms put in place measures to safeguard workers against the deadly coronavirus. The coronavirus outbreak claimed over 3,000 lives globally, and fresh cases being reported in India. The government has stepped up its efforts to detect and check the virus outbreak whose epicentre was in China.

One Intel employee potentially exposed to coronavirus, under quarantine

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said that there are a total of 28 coronavirus cases in India; one in Delhi, six in Agra, 16 Italian tourists and their Indian driver, one in Telangana and three in Kerala.

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The deadly coronavirus, which has spread to more than 70 countries, is wreaking havoc globally, killing over 3,000 people and infecting almost 90,000 people since first detected in China in December last year. In India coronavirus has resurfaced and so far there are six confirmed cases nationwide, one in New Delhi, One in Telangana and one in Jaipur. Three cases had been cure last month and in total there are 13 suspected cases. Watch report:

Coronavirus resurfaces in India: 13 suspected cases, 6 confirmed, 3 cured

The Karnataka health department on March 02 began the mammoth task of tracking and identifying all people who could have come in contact with the 25-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru who has been tested positive for Covid-19. The affected person, now in Telangana. He had travelled to Dubai for a business meeting and interacted with software engineers from Hong Kong there.

Coronavirus in India: 25-year-old tests positive from Bengaluru

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South Korea reported <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-in-italy-surges-as-infection-spreads-in-us-284054">516 new coronavirus cases </a>on Wednesday as thousands of sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the centre of the worst outbreak outside mainland China.

The new cases bring South Korea's total to 5,328, with at least 32 deaths, mostly in and around Daegu where the flu-like virus has spread rapidly through members of a fringe Christian group.

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“We need special measures in times of emergency," South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said during a special cabinet meeting.

"In order to overcome COVID-19 as quickly as possible and minimise the impact on the economy, it is necessary to proactively inject all available resources."

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COVID-19 is the illness caused by the new coronavirus which emerged from central China late last year and has spread around the world.

Hospitals in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-team-arrives-as-death-toll-in-coronavirus-climbs-to-66-in-iran-283841">South Korea's hardest-hit areas</a> were scrambling to accommodate the surge in new patients.

In Daegu, 2,300 people were waiting to be admitted to hospitals and temporary medical facilities, Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said.

A 100-bed military hospital that had been handling many of the most serious cases was due to have 200 additional beds available by Thursday, he added.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday declared "war" on the virus, apologised for shortages of face masks and promised support for virus-hit small businesses in Asia's fourth-biggest economy.

South Korea reported 516 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as thousands of sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the centre of the worst outbreak outside mainland China.

South Korea reported 516 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as thousands of sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the centre of the worst outbreak outside mainland China. The new cases bring South Korea's total to 5,328, with at least 32 deaths, mostly in and around Daegu where the flu-like virus has spread rapidly through members of a fringe Christian group. Also Read: Coronavirus scare hits Noida school in India “We need special measures in times of emergency," South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said during a special cabinet meeting. "In order to overcome COVID-19 as quickly as possible and minimise the impact on the economy, it is necessary to proactively inject all available resources." Also Read: Iran officials reported with sincerity and transparency since day one, says Khamenei COVID-19 is the illness caused by the new coronavirus which emerged from central China late last year and has spread around the world. Hospitals in South Korea's hardest-hit areas were scrambling to accommodate the surge in new patients. In Daegu, 2,300 people were waiting to be admitted to hospitals and temporary medical facilities, Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said. A 100-bed military hospital that had been handling many of the most serious cases was due to have 200 additional beds available by Thursday, he added. South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday declared "war" on the virus, apologised for shortages of face masks and promised support for virus-hit small businesses in Asia's fourth-biggest economy.

Thousands wait for hospital beds in South Korea as coronavirus cases surge

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Iran on March 3 announced that 92 people have died from coronavirus. Several Iranian officials have also been infected with the coronavirus and one senior official died from an infection on March 2.

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The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus virus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to some 80 countries.

World Bank President David Malpass said there were still "many unknowns" about the fast-spreading virus and "much more" aid might be required, but he declined to elaborate.

The announcement underscored escalating concern about the economic and human impact of the virus.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage of protective equipment to fight the disease as well as price gouging as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.

Also on Tuesday, the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve cut interest rates in an emergency move to try to prevent a global recession, and finance officials from the G7 group of rich countries said they were ready to adopt fiscal and monetary measures where appropriate.

Malpass called on countries to coordinate their actions on a regional and international level, saying the speed and breadth of the response would be critical to saving lives.

"We're announcing today an initial package of immediate support that will make available up to $12 billion to respond to country requests for crisis financing of their immediate needs and also to lessen the tragic impacts of the crisis," he said.

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"The point is to move fast; speed is needed to save lives," Malpass said during a teleconference with reporters. "There are scenarios where much more resources may be required. We’ll adapt our approach and resources as needed."

The Bank's International Development Association, which helps the world's poorest countries, could also receive additional funds in the second quarter of 2020 if its Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF) is triggered, which has not occurred yet, Malpass said.

That would not require global health officials to declare the outbreak a pandemic, he added.

Poor countries with weak health systems were the most vulnerable in such outbreaks, he said, but past experience with Ebola and other outbreaks showed that taking the right measures quickly could lessen the transmission of the disease and save lives.

He also cautioned countries against taking measures that would further limit trade.

Some countries had already requested aid, Malpass said but declined to name them.

The World Bank said the $12 billion in fast-track grants, loans and low-interest loans would help developing countries provide better access to health services, strengthen disease surveillance and bolster public health interventions, as well as work with the private sector to reduce the impact on economies.

About $4 billion of the funding will be reprogrammed from other Bank instruments, officials said.

The Bank said its International Finance Corporation (IFC) will work with commercial bank clients to expand&nbsp;trade finance and working capital lines as countries scramble to get needed supplies to contain the virus.

The IFC will also work with corporate clients in strategic sectors such as medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to sustain supply chains and limit downside risks.

The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus virus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to some 80 countries.

The World Bank on Tuesday announced an initial $12 billion in immediate funds to assist countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus virus outbreak that has spread quickly from China to some 80 countries. World Bank President David Malpass said there were still "many unknowns" about the fast-spreading virus and "much more" aid might be required, but he declined to elaborate. The announcement underscored escalating concern about the economic and human impact of the virus. Also read: WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage of protective equipment to fight the disease as well as price gouging as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted. Also on Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates in an emergency move to try to prevent a global recession, and finance officials from the G7 group of rich countries said they were ready to adopt fiscal and monetary measures where appropriate. Malpass called on countries to coordinate their actions on a regional and international level, saying the speed and breadth of the response would be critical to saving lives. "We're announcing today an initial package of immediate support that will make available up to $12 billion to respond to country requests for crisis financing of their immediate needs and also to lessen the tragic impacts of the crisis," he said. Also read: World's richest including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates lose $444 billion in a week after global markets bleed "The point is to move fast; speed is needed to save lives," Malpass said during a teleconference with reporters. "There are scenarios where much more resources may be required. We’ll adapt our approach and resources as needed." The Bank's International Development Association, which helps the world's poorest countries, could also receive additional funds in the second quarter of 2020 if its Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF) is triggered, which has not occurred yet, Malpass said. That would not require global health officials to declare the outbreak a pandemic, he added. Poor countries with weak health systems were the most vulnerable in such outbreaks, he said, but past experience with Ebola and other outbreaks showed that taking the right measures quickly could lessen the transmission of the disease and save lives. He also cautioned countries against taking measures that would further limit trade. Some countries had already requested aid, Malpass said but declined to name them. The World Bank said the $12 billion in fast-track grants, loans and low-interest loans would help developing countries provide better access to health services, strengthen disease surveillance and bolster public health interventions, as well as work with the private sector to reduce the impact on economies. About $4 billion of the funding will be reprogrammed from other Bank instruments, officials said. The Bank said its International Finance Corporation (IFC) will work with commercial bank clients to expand trade finance and working capital lines as countries scramble to get needed supplies to contain the virus. The IFC will also work with corporate clients in strategic sectors such as medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to sustain supply chains and limit downside risks.

World Bank announces up to $12 billion in immediate funds for coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40&nbsp;per cent as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.

Meanwhile, the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Tuesday in an emergency move to try to prevent a global recession and the World Bank announced $12 billion to help countries fight the coronavirus, which has taken a heavy toll on air travel, tourism and other industries, threatening global economic growth prospects.

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The virus continued to spread in South Korea, Japan, Europe, Iran and the United States, and several countries reported their first confirmed cases, taking the total to some 80 nations hit with the flu-like illness that can lead to pneumonia.

Despite the Fed's attempt to stem the economic fallout from the coronavirus, US&nbsp;stock indexes closed down about 3 per cent, safe-haven gold rose 3 per cent,&nbsp;and analysts and investors questioned whether the rate cut will be enough if the virus continues to spread.

US&nbsp;lawmakers were considering spending as much as $9 billion to contain the local spread of the virus.

In Iran, doctors and nurses lack supplies and 77 people have died, one of the highest numbers outside China. The United Arab Emirates announced it was closing all schools for four weeks.

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The death toll in Italy, Europe's hardest-hit country, jumped to 79 on Tuesday and Italian officials are considering expanding the area under quarantine. France reported its fourth coronavirus death, while Indonesia, Ukraine, Argentina and Chile reported their first coronavirus cases.

About 3.4 per cent&nbsp;of confirmed cases of COVID-19 have died, far above seasonal flu's fatality rate of under 1 per cent, but the virus can be contained, the WHO chief said on Tuesday.

"To summarise, COVID-19 spreads less efficiently than flu, the transmission does not appear to be driven by people who are not sick, it causes more severe illness than flu, there are not yet any vaccines or therapeutics, and it can be contained," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva.

Health officials have said the death rate is 2&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;to 4&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;depending on the country and maybe much lower if there are thousands of unreported mild cases of the disease.

Since the coronavirus outbreak, prices of surgical masks have increased sixfold, N95 respirators have tripled in cost and protective gowns cost twice as much, the WHO said.

It estimates healthcare workers each month will need 89 million masks, 76 million gloves and 1.6 million pairs of goggles.

The coronavirus, which emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has spread around the world, with more new cases now appearing outside China than inside.

There are almost 91,000 cases globally of which more than 80,000 are in China. China's death toll was 2,946, with more than 166 fatalities elsewhere.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40 per cent as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40 per cent as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Tuesday in an emergency move to try to prevent a global recession and the World Bank announced $12 billion to help countries fight the coronavirus, which has taken a heavy toll on air travel, tourism and other industries, threatening global economic growth prospects. Also read: 1,500 new cases of coronavirus outside of China: WHO The virus continued to spread in South Korea, Japan, Europe, Iran and the United States, and several countries reported their first confirmed cases, taking the total to some 80 nations hit with the flu-like illness that can lead to pneumonia. Despite the Fed's attempt to stem the economic fallout from the coronavirus, US stock indexes closed down about 3 per cent, safe-haven gold rose 3 per cent, and analysts and investors questioned whether the rate cut will be enough if the virus continues to spread. US lawmakers were considering spending as much as $9 billion to contain the local spread of the virus. In Iran, doctors and nurses lack supplies and 77 people have died, one of the highest numbers outside China. The United Arab Emirates announced it was closing all schools for four weeks. Also read: Coronavirus death toll in Italy surges as infection spreads in US The death toll in Italy, Europe's hardest-hit country, jumped to 79 on Tuesday and Italian officials are considering expanding the area under quarantine. France reported its fourth coronavirus death, while Indonesia, Ukraine, Argentina and Chile reported their first coronavirus cases. About 3.4 per cent of confirmed cases of COVID-19 have died, far above seasonal flu's fatality rate of under 1 per cent, but the virus can be contained, the WHO chief said on Tuesday. "To summarise, COVID-19 spreads less efficiently than flu, the transmission does not appear to be driven by people who are not sick, it causes more severe illness than flu, there are not yet any vaccines or therapeutics, and it can be contained," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva. Health officials have said the death rate is 2 per cent to 4 per cent depending on the country and maybe much lower if there are thousands of unreported mild cases of the disease. Since the coronavirus outbreak, prices of surgical masks have increased sixfold, N95 respirators have tripled in cost and protective gowns cost twice as much, the WHO said. It estimates healthcare workers each month will need 89 million masks, 76 million gloves and 1.6 million pairs of goggles. The coronavirus, which emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has spread around the world, with more new cases now appearing outside China than inside. There are almost 91,000 cases globally of which more than 80,000 are in China. China's death toll was 2,946, with more than 166 fatalities elsewhere.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 3 said that coronavirus would not stop him greeting people with a handshake, adding that he had shaken the hands of everyone he met at a hospital where infected patients were being treated. He said, 'we cannot be sure of is what proportion of the population can get infected. Now, it will not go above 80%, so for planning purposes, of course, we go up to the highest rate that it reasonably could.'

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vIndia's 15 Italian tourists who were quarantined in the ITBP camp have been tested positive for the coronavirus in the first testing, Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology Pune for confirmation. Watch report:

15 Italian tourists tested Coronavirus positive in India

Coronavirus has spread across 77 countries in a matter of a few weeks. Not seeking medical help on time might lead to catastrophic consequences. Nearly 93,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 3100 people have lost their lives. Watch report:

92,722 people infected with Covid-19 worldwide, Spread in 77 countries

Coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of abating in the United States. The death toll has risen to 9 all of which is in the state of Washington. More than 100 people are currently infected across the United States. Watch report:

Over 100 infected with Covid-19 in US, Trump donates half of his salary for Covid-19

As the coronavirus fear spreads across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted that he would not participate in this year's Holi celebrations to avoid mass gatherings. "Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme," Modi wrote on social networking site Twitter.

PM Modi to stay away from 'Holi Milan' events amid coronavirus fear

Gravitas: Swapping handshakes with elbow bumps The Wuhan coronavirus is changing social interaction. People around the world are swapping handshakes, cheek-kisses and hugs with elbow bumps and footshakes.

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