More than 95 per cent people who died due to coronavirus-related complications in Europe were aged 60 and above, as per World Health Organization’s figures.

The head of WHO in Europe, Dr Hans Kluge however added that age is not the risk factor for COVID-19. “The very notion that COVID-19 only affects older people is factually wrong”, Kluge said.

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An online conference was organised by the WHO in Copenhagen yesterday, whereby Klugee added “young people are not invincible”, a sentiment which was recently echoed by WHO’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

According to UN data, only 10-15 per cent of people aged below 50 contract moderate to severe infection.

“Severe cases of the disease have been seen in people in their teens or 20s with many requiring intensive care and some unfortunately passing away,” Kluge added.

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Kluge also said that over 30,098 people in Europe have now died - with Italy, France, and Spain adding most numbers to this toll.

“We know that over 95 percent of these deaths occurred in those older than 60 years,” he said, with more than half aged over 80.

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Almost four out of five who died were suffering from other conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

“On a positive note, there are reports of people over the age of 100 who were admitted to hospital for COVID-19 and have now — since — made a complete recovery,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

More than 95 per cent people who died due to coronavirus-related complications in Europe were aged 60 and above, as per World Health Organization’s figures. The head of WHO in Europe, Dr Hans Kluge however added that age is not the risk factor for COVID-19.

More than 95 per cent people who died due to coronavirus-related complications in Europe were aged 60 and above, as per World Health Organization’s figures. The head of WHO in Europe, Dr Hans Kluge however added that age is not the risk factor for COVID-19. “The very notion that COVID-19 only affects older people is factually wrong”, Kluge said. Also read: United States records highest one-day COVID-19 death toll with 1,169 fatalities An online conference was organised by the WHO in Copenhagen yesterday, whereby Klugee added “young people are not invincible”, a sentiment which was recently echoed by WHO’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. According to UN data, only 10-15 per cent of people aged below 50 contract moderate to severe infection. “Severe cases of the disease have been seen in people in their teens or 20s with many requiring intensive care and some unfortunately passing away,” Kluge added. Also read: As domestic violence against women soars due to lockdown, Europe tries something new! Kluge also said that over 30,098 people in Europe have now died - with Italy, France, and Spain adding most numbers to this toll. “We know that over 95 percent of these deaths occurred in those older than 60 years,” he said, with more than half aged over 80. Also read: Earth is less noisy during COVID-19, say seismologists Almost four out of five who died were suffering from other conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. “On a positive note, there are reports of people over the age of 100 who were admitted to hospital for COVID-19 and have now — since — made a complete recovery,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, actor Idris Elba on Wednesday took to social media to share a health update and said that he is still asymptomatic. Elba's wife Sabrina too had tested positive a week later but the couple has now passed the quarantine period. 
 
"We`re doing okay, still asymptomatic. We`ve passed the quarantine period but we are stuck in limbo, we can`t get a flight back home, so we just have to sit still for a little bit. I think the worst of it has probably passed because I never sit still," said Elba in a video he posted on Twitter. 
 
Elba previously revealed he and his wife were under quarantine together in New Mexico."At some point, we'd like to go home to London. Be safe," the actor said.

The actor also went on to praise those on the frontline of the fight against the pandemic."Just a big shoutout to everyone that`s helping other people, especially the doctors and nurses and health care people that are doing their thing, you lot are amazing and should be fully appreciated," he said.

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"And to everyone that`s going through some hard times financially right now, just bear up. This is going to be a tough time for everyone but keep your head up, basically, alright," he added. 
 
Elba ended the video with a note and said, "note to say listen, I`m still here, we`re still here. Hope you`re good. We`re going to fight this thing and everything`s going to be cool." 
 
The 47-year-old actor joined Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and other celebrities that were diagnosed with COVID-19. 
 
According to World Health Organisation, COVID-19 has affected 7,54,948 globally and has claimed at least 36,571 lives.

Weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, actor Idris Elba on Wednesday took to social media to share a health update and said that he is still asymptomatic.

Weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, actor Idris Elba on Wednesday took to social media to share a health update and said that he is still asymptomatic. Elba's wife Sabrina too had tested positive a week later but the couple has now passed the quarantine period. "We`re doing okay, still asymptomatic. We`ve passed the quarantine period but we are stuck in limbo, we can`t get a flight back home, so we just have to sit still for a little bit. I think the worst of it has probably passed because I never sit still," said Elba in a video he posted on Twitter. Elba previously revealed he and his wife were under quarantine together in New Mexico."At some point, we'd like to go home to London. Be safe," the actor said. The actor also went on to praise those on the frontline of the fight against the pandemic."Just a big shoutout to everyone that`s helping other people, especially the doctors and nurses and health care people that are doing their thing, you lot are amazing and should be fully appreciated," he said. My peeps👊🏾.. pic.twitter.com/gqea4S3zKD — Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 31, 2020 × "And to everyone that`s going through some hard times financially right now, just bear up. This is going to be a tough time for everyone but keep your head up, basically, alright," he added. Elba ended the video with a note and said, "note to say listen, I`m still here, we`re still here. Hope you`re good. We`re going to fight this thing and everything`s going to be cool." The 47-year-old actor joined Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and other celebrities that were diagnosed with COVID-19. According to World Health Organisation, COVID-19 has affected 7,54,948 globally and has claimed at least 36,571 lives.

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A 54-year-old coronavirus patient died at a hospital in Madurai in the early hours of Wednesday, the first death recorded in Tamil Nadu due to the contagion, state Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said.

A 54-year-old coronavirus patient died at a hospital in Madurai in the early hours of Wednesday, the first death recorded in Tamil Nadu due to the contagion, state Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said. The deceased had a medical history of prolonged illness with "uncontrolled diabetes". A #COVID19 positive patient who was admitted at Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, Tamil Nadu has passed away.He had medical history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent COPD, uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension: Dr C Vijayabaskar, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/K14MPLRNs1 — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020 × "Despite our best efforts, the COVID-19 positive patient at MDU, Rajaji Hospital, passed away... He had a medical history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension," the health minister tweeted. On Tuesday, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state rose to 18 after six more people, including three women, tested positive for coronavirus.

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Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali.

All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK.

All of them are under hospital quarantine and their contacts are under isolation and observation.

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A 74-year-old woman, sister of the previous 69-year-old woman who tested positive had returned from the UK, is in isolation at Fortis Hospital.

The second case is of a 28-year-old woman, a contact of a positive case of Chandigarh and employee of four-wheeler Agency. She is admitted in Civil Hospital Phase 6, Mohali.

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The third case is of a 42-year-old woman who is a resident of sector 69 who is admitted to GH-16 Chandigarh. She had also returned from the UK on March 12.

Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali. All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK.

Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali. All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK. All of them are under hospital quarantine and their contacts are under isolation and observation. Also read: How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew tomorrow A 74-year-old woman, sister of the previous 69-year-old woman who tested positive had returned from the UK, is in isolation at Fortis Hospital. The second case is of a 28-year-old woman, a contact of a positive case of Chandigarh and employee of four-wheeler Agency. She is admitted in Civil Hospital Phase 6, Mohali. Also read: 'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus The third case is of a 42-year-old woman who is a resident of sector 69 who is admitted to GH-16 Chandigarh. She had also returned from the UK on March 12. Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

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All eyes will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;today when he addresses the nation on the contagion. The rapidly spreading coronavirus has shaken the world&nbsp;and&nbsp;India is in stage 2 battle&nbsp;to contain it. The nature of the contagion has made it imperative to look at the best practices being followed by various countries to imbibe and follow.

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WION brings the&nbsp;practices&nbsp;that we have analysed over the days practiced by other countries.

1.&nbsp;Roping of private players:&nbsp;Nationalisation by Spain of private&nbsp;hospitals and infrastructure, France and Germany mulling it.&nbsp;

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2. Administrative measures as partial or complete lockdowns:&nbsp;Eventually to create isolation by clamping on travel,and as much of social distancing

3. Calling&nbsp;Army:&nbsp;as it's a war situation and there is no other force best equipped to handle it tha the armies. Besides this, it will also give&nbsp;the numerical support that the other civilian arms of the government would require.

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4. Financial succour: With the shutdown taking a toll and the costly nature of&nbsp;tests, several countries have resorted to direct money transfer (US, Canada and more).

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This essentially to ascertain that the two basic essential -food and medicine can be taken care of.

Then we can bring in PM Modi leading the fight on the subcontinent bringing SAARC on one platform. G20 collaboration video conferencing &nbsp;proposed next week which the chair Saudi has agreed too will be another step in the direction. When it is more or less settled that while each country would have to identify it's own ways to battle coronavirus given the nature of diversities.

All eyes will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today when he addresses the nation on the contagion. The rapidly spreading coronavirus has shaken the world and India is in stage 2 battle to contain it.

All eyes will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today when he addresses the nation on the contagion. The rapidly spreading coronavirus has shaken the world and India is in stage 2 battle to contain it. The nature of the contagion has made it imperative to look at the best practices being followed by various countries to imbibe and follow. Also Read: Coronavirus fears continue to hurt Indian markets WION brings the practices that we have analysed over the days practiced by other countries. 1. Roping of private players: Nationalisation by Spain of private hospitals and infrastructure, France and Germany mulling it. Also Read: Woman tests positive for coronavirus in Chandigarh with travel history to UK 2. Administrative measures as partial or complete lockdowns: Eventually to create isolation by clamping on travel,and as much of social distancing 3. Calling Army: as it's a war situation and there is no other force best equipped to handle it tha the armies. Besides this, it will also give the numerical support that the other civilian arms of the government would require. Also Read: Coronavirus confirmed cases rise to 166 in India 4. Financial succour: With the shutdown taking a toll and the costly nature of tests, several countries have resorted to direct money transfer (US, Canada and more). Also Read: All passengers coming to Kashmir from Leh to be quarantined This essentially to ascertain that the two basic essential -food and medicine can be taken care of. Then we can bring in PM Modi leading the fight on the subcontinent bringing SAARC on one platform. G20 collaboration video conferencing proposed next week which the chair Saudi has agreed too will be another step in the direction. When it is more or less settled that while each country would have to identify it's own ways to battle coronavirus given the nature of diversities.

COVID-19: Setting the agenda ahead of PM Modi's address

An 18-year-old man, who recently returned from England, tested positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, making it the first confirmed case in West Bengal, news agency PTI report said quoting&nbsp;a senior official of the state government.

He started showing symptoms of COVID-19 since morning, following which he was admitted to the isolation ward of the Beliaghata ID hospital here, they said.

The man went to England and returned to Kolkata on Sunday.

"His swabs were collected and sent for examination. The reports revealed he contracted novel coronavirus," the official said.

The man's mother, who is a senior state government official, his father and their driver have been quarantined at a newly-set up facility in Rajarhat area, he said.

"We are now trying to trace all the people who came in contact with him. We will also disinfect his vehicle," the official added.&nbsp;

An 18-year-old man, who recently returned from England, tested positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, making it the first confirmed case in West Bengal, news agency PTI report said quoting a senior official of the state government.

An 18-year-old man, who recently returned from England, tested positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, making it the first confirmed case in West Bengal, news agency PTI report said quoting a senior official of the state government. He started showing symptoms of COVID-19 since morning, following which he was admitted to the isolation ward of the Beliaghata ID hospital here, they said. The man went to England and returned to Kolkata on Sunday. "His swabs were collected and sent for examination. The reports revealed he contracted novel coronavirus," the official said. The man's mother, who is a senior state government official, his father and their driver have been quarantined at a newly-set up facility in Rajarhat area, he said. "We are now trying to trace all the people who came in contact with him. We will also disinfect his vehicle," the official added.

First COVID-19 case detected in West Bengal; 18-year-old with travel history to England 

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