EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak as Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Europe is the continent which records around 70% of the worldwide death of COVID-19.

EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths has been setup for positive COVID-19 patients.

South Korea head to polls amid COVID-19 outbreak, special polling booths for COVID-19 patients

The New York records deadliest day of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) with 799 new deaths. The United States of America is grappling through the toughest week of pandemic COVID-19.

US: New York records deadliest day of pandemic COVID-19 with 799 new deaths

The International Monetary Fund has made some dire predictions. The organisation says the world is staring at its worst recession in almost 100 years due to the coronavirus outbreak. tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus will unleash the worst recession since Great Depression

France has decided to extend its lockdown for the second time. Meanwhile, Thailand has launched testing services on mobiles. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the top developments from across the world for Thursday.

Gravitas: The biggest global developments for April 9 | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak triggered a debate. Experts are split on whether or not a mask can defeat the coronavirus. What should you do? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the answer.

Gravitas: Should you wear a mask? | Wuhan Coronavirus

"I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it," Mr Trump later told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus on Wednesday.

Trump thanks India for lifting HCQ export ban

Amid global lockdowns, social media is seeing an uptick in its users. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a compilation of what people are doing to stay busy.

Gravitas: Social Media is keeping the world busy amid lockdown

Nature has unleashed its healing touch amid a nationwide lockdown in India. New Delhi has entered its 3rd week of clean air. The residents of Jalandhar woke up to the sight of the majestic Himalayas. WION's Palki Sharma gets you more.

Gravitas: Nature unleashes healing touch in India | Coronavirus Lockdown

Billions of people are living under some form on lockdown, with roughly half the planet confined to their homes as schools and businesses have closed in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus.

Italy, Spain & France remain worst-affected of Coronavirus

Dozens Of New York Firefighters Greeted Docs And Nurses With Applause, Cheers And Sirens In Emotional Scenes Exterior NYU Langone Kips Bay Hospital

New York firefighters pay tribute to medical personnel

More people have now died from the coronavirus in New York City than perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

New York records deadliest day of pandemic

The US has been hit the hardest in terms of the figures reported. WION correspondent form New York tells you how the country is dealing with the crisis. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: US highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session on Thursday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the powerful UN organ is holding a meeting on coronavirus that has killed more than 74,000 people

UNSC to discuss coronavirus pandemic: Will there be a UNSC resolution?

The United Kingdom recorded the highest single-day death toll as the weather improved in the country and people start coming out of their houses, not following social distancing. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UK records highest single-day death toll

More than 1,900 Americans died between Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least 12,893

US: Highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

Europe continues to be the worse affected continent over 60,000 deaths. Europe's death toll count equal to 70% of the whole world. Watch report:

Europe grapples with coronavirus pandemic: More than 60,000 deaths

The outbreak is expected to wipe out 6.7% of working hours across the world during the second quarter of 2020.That is the equivalent of 195 million full-time workers losing their jobs.

COVID-19 to wipe out millions of jobs

For thousands of homeless people in Brazil, coronavirus has only added risks that they are already facing. Watch report.

Brazil's homeless hit hard by coronavirus lockdown

The world is praising South Korea's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. But, 51 patients have tested positive for the second time. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: A second wave of Coronavirus cases in South Korea?

More than 1.4 million people in the world have been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.4 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a third day in intensive care on Wednesday battling the coronavirus, which has struck at the heart of the British government

Boris Johnson spends 3rd night in ICU

Pakistan is struggling to fight Coronavirus (COVID-19) as persistent rise has been witnessed in number of positive cases. China advises the 21-day lockdown to Pakistan.

Pakistan struggles to fight COVID-19, China advises 21-day lockdown to Pak

In Pakistan, animal like cats, dogs abondened in pet markets & starve to death as COVID-19 outbreak hit Pakistan.

Animals starve to death in pet markets due to COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan

United States has crossed the 400,000 mark in COVID-19 positive cases. The country recorded nearly 2000 deaths in the last 24 hours.

New York records deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic

Joint Secretary Health Ministry of India Lav Agarwal held a press conference on COVID-19. Watch video to know more:

India's Health Ministry briefs on COVID-19: New training model for essential services

US enters 'hardest week' of coronavirus pandemic: 2000 deaths in 24 hours

Uttar Pradesh government has announced the sealing of affected areas or 'hotspots' in 15 districts across the state. These districts are having a high risk of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Pandemic: 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh put under strict lockdown

As we move closer to the 21-day lockdown in India, the government is facing a difficult question now. Should the nationwide lockdown be extended beyond April 14? Some Indian states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala have requested the center of extension of the lockdown. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Multiple Indian states have called for an extension of the lockdown

PM Modi is currently holding video conference meeting with various states Chief Ministers. PM Modi has ruled out the lockdown repeal and said that it is impossible to lift the lockdown after 14 seeing the current situation of the rising cases of coronavirus in the country.

PM Modi: Not possible to lift lockdown in this situation

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to a survivor of COVID-19. Sumiti Singh had travelled to Finland and in between her travel has visited various other domestic and international airports.

WION speaks to COVID-19 survivor Sumiti Singh