South Korea has emerged as the gold standard for coronavirus response. The country was a hotspot in the initial days of the outbreak, but it has managed to contain the coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Lessons from South Korea | Fighting the Coronavirus

Director-General of International Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim told WION's Palki Sharma that almost every child in the world has received a made in India vaccine. What role does India have in the global fight against the pandemic? Take a look at this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: India has a big role to play in the fight against Covid-19

Turkey govt imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces. In Turkey 47,000 people are infected so far & 1000 people died of COVID-19 crisis.

Turkey imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces; 47,000 people infected of COVID-19

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths were set up for COVID-19 positive patients. Watch report.

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak | Voters turn up with masks and gloves

Pakistani nationals protest in Dubai as more than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in United Arab Emirates. Stranded Pakistani nationals beg authorities to take them home.

Pak Nationals protest in Dubai, More than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in UAE

The scientists across the world unite in fight with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Hundreds of clinical trials for COVID-19 are underway. Serum institute of India also joined hands with U.S. pharma major.

Scientists across the world unite in fight against coronavirus, hundreds of clinical trials underway

In Spain & France, the fatality rate is 10%. In Italy & UK fatality rate is about 12%, while in Germany it is just 2%. How has Germany achieved this? Watch this video to know.

Why is Germany winning the battle against coronavirus?

A report by News Week (New York based magazine) claimed that more than 150 military bases of United States of America have been infected of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which has halted military training.

Report: More than 150 US military bases infected of COVID-19, infection halts training

In Russia, Moscow introduces the pass system to stopt the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country. Russia has reported more than 13,500 positive cases so far.

Russia: Moscow introduces pass system to stop coronavirus spread

In United States of America, six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Billion which is 8% up from last year. The tax payments due have been delayed until July 15.

US: Six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Bn, 8% up from last year

COVID-19 Crisis: The central government to take decision on lockdown extension after 14th April soon. India has reported 7,400 positive cases and 239 deaths so far.

India: Central Govt to take decision on lockdown extension soon, over 7,400 cases reported so far

Reports claimed that the United States of America may see the spike in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases if lockdown lifted after the planned 30 days.

Reports: US may see spike in COVID-19 cases if lockdown lifted after planned 30 days

In West Bengal's Murshidabad, hundreds of people gathered at a mosque despite the strict lockdown orders by the central government. Large gathering took place at mosque for Friday prayers. FIR has been lodged on all under section 51 & disaster management act.

West Bengal: Hundreds of people gather at mosque despite strict lockdown orders, FIR lodged

Sources told WION that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering on extension of lockdown in India after having an important video conferencing with states & UT's Chief Ministers.

Source: PM Modi considering lockdown extension in India, after video conferencing with Chief Ministers

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak: Voters turn up with masks and gloves

185 countries in the world are now reporting more than 1.6 million confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In India, there are more than 6000 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.6 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session 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. However, the question that arises is how will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC. Will they vote against the resolution?

How will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC?

This could be America's deadliest week. Coronavirus cases have crossed 4,00,000 in the United States. More than 14,000 people have died. Some experts say the worst is yet to come. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world's wealthiest country is coping with the crisis.

Gravitas:  America's deadliest week | Wuhan Coronavirus

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.

Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of COVID-19

Health-care workers & police officials are risking their lives for complete strangers, yet they are being subjected to spit-attacks by some. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why spitting on frontline workers is downright criminal.

Gravitas: Spit-attacks can land you in jail | Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation had endorsed traditional Chinese remedies in a 2019 report. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China was able to win the endorsement, despite strong protests from animal rights activists.

Gravitas: Is the WHO serving China's interests?

At a time when the world is fighting the Wuhan coronavirus, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is fighting Taiwan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why the WHO chief is fighting Taiwan | Wuhan Coronavirus

The oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi has recovered from pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Ada is the only woman in the world who survived of 2 pandemics as she also survived of Spanish Flu in 1918.

Oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi recovers from COVID-19, only woman survived of 2 pandemics

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