The Karnataka government on Thursday confirmed that Mohammad Hussain Siddiq died on Wednesday, the first death in India due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

76-yr old man dies, India confirms its first-ever death of COVID-19 from Karnataka

The Karnataka government on Thursday confirmed that Mohammad Hussain Siddiq died on Wednesday, it is the first death in India from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Following the footsteps of late-night chat shows, makers of &nbsp;NBC`s hit reality series 'America`s Got Talent' (AGT) has decided to film auditions without a live audience.&nbsp; 
 
According to reports, the decision comes just days after Heidi Klum left an AGT taping after coming down with an illness, with Eric Stonestreet replacing her as a guest judge on Wednesday. 
 
The posted notice read, "Out of an abundance of caution, 'America`s Got Talent' is suspending all tapings with a studio audience until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience; however, your health is our top priority. We will notify you as soon as the show resumes with an audience so that you can reschedule and get tickets," the notice concluded.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier on Thursday, makers of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-all-popular-late-night-shows-to-go-without-live-audience-courtesy-coronavirus-scare-285729">popular late-night shows </a>decided to stop filming episodes in the presence of a live audience. Starting Monday none of the late-night shows will have an audience as the coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic. The shows will now have taped new episodes instead of in-studio viewers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Following the footsteps of late-night chat shows, makers of NBC`s hit reality series 'America`s Got Talent' (AGT) has decided to film auditions without a live audience.

Following the footsteps of late-night chat shows, makers of NBC`s hit reality series 'America`s Got Talent' (AGT) has decided to film auditions without a live audience. According to reports, the decision comes just days after Heidi Klum left an AGT taping after coming down with an illness, with Eric Stonestreet replacing her as a guest judge on Wednesday. The posted notice read, "Out of an abundance of caution, 'America`s Got Talent' is suspending all tapings with a studio audience until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience; however, your health is our top priority. We will notify you as soon as the show resumes with an audience so that you can reschedule and get tickets," the notice concluded. Earlier on Thursday, makers of popular late-night shows decided to stop filming episodes in the presence of a live audience. Starting Monday none of the late-night shows will have an audience as the coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic. The shows will now have taped new episodes instead of in-studio viewers. (With inputs from ANI)

'America's Got Talent' to film auditions without a live audience in wake of coronavirus

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Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia recently declared in a press conference that any of the sports activities including Indian Premier League (IPL) won't take place in Delhi due to COVID-19 outbreak.

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Iran seeks the first International Monetary Fund loan in 6 decades. The satellite images show mass graves in Iran. Was Iran slow in isolating itself from China?

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US leading immunologist Dr Manohan recently painted a worrying picture. He said, "The United States is failing on testing, 70-150 Million Americans could be infected".

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In this video watch, China health commission briefs media over Coronavirus outbreak in the country. Global death toll already has reached 5000.

China health commission briefs media over Coronavirus outbreak in the country

An employee of a private firm in Noida, with a travel history to France and China, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.

"One employee of a private firm in Noida has tested positive for coronavirus.

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He has a travel history to France and China. He is a resident of Delhi," said Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anurag Bhargav.

The CMO said the person is currently undergoing treatment in Delhi. The state health department has also kept the company under watch.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

Coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan city of China, has so far spread to more than 100 countries infecting over 1,20,000 people. India has confirmed 73 cases of the infection.

An employee of a private firm in Noida, with a travel history to France and China, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. "One employee of a private firm in Noida has tested positive for coronavirus.

An employee of a private firm in Noida, with a travel history to France and China, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. "One employee of a private firm in Noida has tested positive for coronavirus. Also Read: Covid-19 pandemic: India reports first death as cases reach 73 He has a travel history to France and China. He is a resident of Delhi," said Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anurag Bhargav. The CMO said the person is currently undergoing treatment in Delhi. The state health department has also kept the company under watch. × The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan city of China, has so far spread to more than 100 countries infecting over 1,20,000 people. India has confirmed 73 cases of the infection.

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India's ministry of health and family welfare said that all existing visas except diplomatic, official including that of UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stands suspended till April 15 due to coronavirus.

India Imposes visa curbs until April 15

Iran reports 54 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day toll

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Bulgaria opposes Greek plans for refugee camp near border

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Dutch king apologises for violence during Indonesian independence war

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Migrant deal with European Union needs to be updated: Turkey

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US, China back President Ghani, reject Abdullah Abdullah's 'parallel government' in Afghanistan

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Iran reports 54 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day toll Iran reported 54 deaths from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest one-day toll since the start of the outbreak in the country.

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A day after two new cases of novel coronavirus that included one from Delhi were reported, the Health Ministry on Tuesday said six cases with "high-viral load" were detected during sample testing in Agra and these people have been kept in isolation.

The six people had come in contact with a 45-year-old patient from Delhi, whose case came to light on Monday, and they include his family members.

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According to government sources, the man, who is a resident of Mayur Vihar, had visited them in Agra.

The six have been kept in isolation at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and their samples are being sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation.

Contact tracing of the people who came in contact with the six is simultaneously being done through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) network, the ministry said in a statement.

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Sources said the patient from Mayur Vihar was shifted to a quarantine ward at Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday night.

His other family members have been asked to stay alert and look out for symptoms. One accountant, who came in contact with the man and some of his family members, was also quarantined, they said.

India on Monday reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus, one from Delhi and another one from Hyderabad. The government has stepped up its efforts to detect and check the infection which has killed 2,912 people in China.

On Monday, Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma had said that an Italian tourist tested positive for coronavirus in Jaipur.

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The first sample collected from him on February 29 tested negative but his condition deteriorated, so a second sample was collected which tested positive on Monday, the minister said, adding, "Since there is a variation in the reports, the samples have been sent to the NIV, Pune for testing".

India had earlier reported three cases from Kerala, including two medical students from Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the deadly novel coronavirus. They had self-reported on their return to the country and tested positive for the infection. They were discharged from hospitals last month following recovery.

The infected person from Delhi had travelled to Italy, while the other patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 infection is from Telangana and had recently travelled to Dubai.

Both the patients had self-reported after they developed symptoms.

"They tested positive. They are stable and being closely monitored," the ministry said on Monday.?

The government has asked people to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Italy, South Korea and Singapore and said India was in discussions with authorities in Iran and Italy, two countries badly affected by the infection, to evacuate Indians there.

The novel coronavirus or COVID-19, which originated in China, has spread to over 60 countries

A day after two new cases of novel coronavirus that included one from Delhi were reported, the Health Ministry on Tuesday said six cases with "high-viral load" were detected during sample testing in Agra and these people have been kept in isolation.

A day after two new cases of novel coronavirus that included one from Delhi were reported, the Health Ministry on Tuesday said six cases with "high-viral load" were detected during sample testing in Agra and these people have been kept in isolation. The six people had come in contact with a 45-year-old patient from Delhi, whose case came to light on Monday, and they include his family members. Also read: Coronavirus scare hits Noida school: Premises closed, all exams cancelled According to government sources, the man, who is a resident of Mayur Vihar, had visited them in Agra. The six have been kept in isolation at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and their samples are being sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation. Contact tracing of the people who came in contact with the six is simultaneously being done through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) network, the ministry said in a statement. Also see: 'Work from home': Google and Twitter order their staff amid coronavirus concerns Sources said the patient from Mayur Vihar was shifted to a quarantine ward at Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday night. His other family members have been asked to stay alert and look out for symptoms. One accountant, who came in contact with the man and some of his family members, was also quarantined, they said. India on Monday reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus, one from Delhi and another one from Hyderabad. The government has stepped up its efforts to detect and check the infection which has killed 2,912 people in China. On Monday, Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma had said that an Italian tourist tested positive for coronavirus in Jaipur. Watch: New Delhi comes under Covid-19 radar, Noida school shut × The first sample collected from him on February 29 tested negative but his condition deteriorated, so a second sample was collected which tested positive on Monday, the minister said, adding, "Since there is a variation in the reports, the samples have been sent to the NIV, Pune for testing". India had earlier reported three cases from Kerala, including two medical students from Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the deadly novel coronavirus. They had self-reported on their return to the country and tested positive for the infection. They were discharged from hospitals last month following recovery. The infected person from Delhi had travelled to Italy, while the other patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 infection is from Telangana and had recently travelled to Dubai. Both the patients had self-reported after they developed symptoms. "They tested positive. They are stable and being closely monitored," the ministry said on Monday.? The government has asked people to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Italy, South Korea and Singapore and said India was in discussions with authorities in Iran and Italy, two countries badly affected by the infection, to evacuate Indians there. The novel coronavirus or COVID-19, which originated in China, has spread to over 60 countries

Six cases with 'high-viral load' detected in Agra

Major&nbsp;concerts&nbsp;and&nbsp;events&nbsp;in the United Arab Emirates, an air transit centre as well as a tourism and business hub, have been&nbsp;cancelled&nbsp;or&nbsp;postponed&nbsp;as the coronavirus&nbsp;spreads&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Gulf.

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the&nbsp;virus&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;region, mostly in Iran where 66 people have died. Cases have also been reported in other Middle East nations.

The March 5-6 electronic music Ultra festival at Abu Dhabi's 25,000-capacity Du arena and the March 21 K-pop concert Music Bank at Dubai's 17,000-capacity Coca Cola Arena have been&nbsp;cancelled.

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Organisers of Ultra, where electronic group Major Lazer and DJ Afrojack were to perform, cited travel restrictions imposed by some countries and airlines in the wake of the rapidly-spreading&nbsp;virus.

South Korea's national broadcaster KBS and crowdfunding platform Makestar, organisers of the K-pop concert, said Music Bank was&nbsp;cancelled&nbsp;because of the spread of the epidemic in South Korea and elsewhere.

The&nbsp;UAE, which has reported 21 cases, regularly hosts major conferences,&nbsp;concerts&nbsp;and sporting&nbsp;events, a significant draw-card for foreign visitors.

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The&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;central bank will reassess its forecast for economic growth in 2020 due to the coronavirus&nbsp;outbreak, an official said on Tuesday.

A women's forum and yoga festival in Abu Dhabi and a carnival in Dubai for the Hindu holi festival, all in March, have also been&nbsp;cancelled&nbsp;or rescheduled.

Meanwhile, American rapper and producer Russ said his March 27 concert in Dubai will now take place in November because of the&nbsp;virus.

"I know, wild lol (laugh out loud) but outta my control," he said on Twitter.

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Dubai has&nbsp;postponed&nbsp;its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi&nbsp;postponed&nbsp;the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling tournament where two elite participants were diagnosed with the&nbsp;virus.

Major concerts and events in the United Arab Emirates, an air transit centre as well as a tourism and business hub, have been cancelled or postponed as the coronavirus spreads in the Gulf.

Major concerts and events in the United Arab Emirates, an air transit centre as well as a tourism and business hub, have been cancelled or postponed as the coronavirus spreads in the Gulf. There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region, mostly in Iran where 66 people have died. Cases have also been reported in other Middle East nations. The March 5-6 electronic music Ultra festival at Abu Dhabi's 25,000-capacity Du arena and the March 21 K-pop concert Music Bank at Dubai's 17,000-capacity Coca Cola Arena have been cancelled. Also read: Gulf bourses dive as coronavirus hits oil price Organisers of Ultra, where electronic group Major Lazer and DJ Afrojack were to perform, cited travel restrictions imposed by some countries and airlines in the wake of the rapidly-spreading virus. South Korea's national broadcaster KBS and crowdfunding platform Makestar, organisers of the K-pop concert, said Music Bank was cancelled because of the spread of the epidemic in South Korea and elsewhere. The UAE, which has reported 21 cases, regularly hosts major conferences, concerts and sporting events, a significant draw-card for foreign visitors. Also see: Handshake? No thanks! Coronavirus changes global habits The UAE central bank will reassess its forecast for economic growth in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, an official said on Tuesday. A women's forum and yoga festival in Abu Dhabi and a carnival in Dubai for the Hindu holi festival, all in March, have also been cancelled or rescheduled. Meanwhile, American rapper and producer Russ said his March 27 concert in Dubai will now take place in November because of the virus. "I know, wild lol (laugh out loud) but outta my control," he said on Twitter. 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪 I have to postpone the Dubai show due to the coronavirus. I know, wild lol but outta my control..but your tickets will all be valid for the new date which will be November 27 this year. Sorry again, I’m kinda shocked as well 😔 🤷‍♂️ — Russ (@russdiemon) March 2, 2020 × Watch: × Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling tournament where two elite participants were diagnosed with the virus.

Concerts, sports events in UAE cancelled, postponed as virus spreads in Gulf

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world's fourth most populous country.

The two had been hospitalized in Jakarta, Widodo told reporters at the presidential palace in the capital.

The president said a 64-year-old woman and her 31-year-old daughter had tested positive after being in contact with a Japanese national who lived in Malaysia and had tested positive after returning from a trip to Indonesia.

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Widodo said an Indonesian medical team had traced the movements of the Japanese visitor before uncovering the cases.

"After checks, they were in a sick state. This morning I got a report that the mother and the daughter tested positive for coronavirus," said Widodo, who said they were being treated at Jakarta's Sulianti Saroso infectious diseases hospital.

Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto told reporters the Japanese visitor was a friend of the two women's families and had visited their house. He said authorities were checking who else the Japanese visitor may have come into contact with.

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The confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus came after authorities had defended their screening processes, with some medical experts raising concerns of a lack of vigilance and risk of undetected cases in the Southeast Asian country of more than 260 million people.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world's fourth most populous country.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world's fourth most populous country. The two had been hospitalized in Jakarta, Widodo told reporters at the presidential palace in the capital. The president said a 64-year-old woman and her 31-year-old daughter had tested positive after being in contact with a Japanese national who lived in Malaysia and had tested positive after returning from a trip to Indonesia. Also read: Coronavirus: Close to 88,000 people infected, more than 3,000 dead globally Widodo said an Indonesian medical team had traced the movements of the Japanese visitor before uncovering the cases. "After checks, they were in a sick state. This morning I got a report that the mother and the daughter tested positive for coronavirus," said Widodo, who said they were being treated at Jakarta's Sulianti Saroso infectious diseases hospital. Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto told reporters the Japanese visitor was a friend of the two women's families and had visited their house. He said authorities were checking who else the Japanese visitor may have come into contact with. Also see: Rock band Green Day pull out of Asia tour due to coronavirus outbreak The confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus came after authorities had defended their screening processes, with some medical experts raising concerns of a lack of vigilance and risk of undetected cases in the Southeast Asian country of more than 260 million people.

Indonesian President Widodo confirms first cases of coronavirus

Two more cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country on Monday, taking the number of people who have tested positive in the count

Stock markets fell after the news, reversing sharply from earlier gains. The NSE Nifty 50 index that tracks blue-chip stocks was down 1.23 per cent at 0947 GMT, having climbed about 2 per cent earlier.

The rupee was last weaker by 0.04 per cent at 72.4000 against the dollar.

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One of the new cases was detected in the capital New Delhi, while the other was in the southern state of Telangana, the government said in a statement.

The patients had a travel history from Italy and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, respectively, the statement said. Both patients were stable and being closely monitored.

In Italy, the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak had risen to 34, five more than a day earlier, officials said on Sunday.

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The coronavirus, which was identified in China late last year, has quickly spread to dozens of countries, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and disrupting global business supply chains.

India is the world's second most heavily populated country after China. The government has advised Indians to refrain from non-essential travel to the worst affected countries, including China, South Korea, Iran and Italy.

U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring the global spread of coronavirus and the ability of governments to respond, sources told Reuters last week, warning that there were concerns about how India would cope with a widespread outbreak.

Two more cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country on Monday, taking the number of people who have tested positive in the count Stock markets fell after the news, reversing sharply from earlier gains.

Two more cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country on Monday, taking the number of people who have tested positive in the count Stock markets fell after the news, reversing sharply from earlier gains. The NSE Nifty 50 index that tracks blue-chip stocks was down 1.23 per cent at 0947 GMT, having climbed about 2 per cent earlier. The rupee was last weaker by 0.04 per cent at 72.4000 against the dollar. Also read: India's factory activity growth slows in February on weak demand: Purchasing Managers' Index One of the new cases was detected in the capital New Delhi, while the other was in the southern state of Telangana, the government said in a statement. The patients had a travel history from Italy and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, respectively, the statement said. Both patients were stable and being closely monitored. In Italy, the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak had risen to 34, five more than a day earlier, officials said on Sunday. Also see: Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in Delhi and Telangana The coronavirus, which was identified in China late last year, has quickly spread to dozens of countries, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and disrupting global business supply chains. India is the world's second most heavily populated country after China. The government has advised Indians to refrain from non-essential travel to the worst affected countries, including China, South Korea, Iran and Italy. U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring the global spread of coronavirus and the ability of governments to respond, sources told Reuters last week, warning that there were concerns about how India would cope with a widespread outbreak.

India reports two more cases of coronavirus, taking tally to five

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to take whatever policy steps are needed to prevent the new coronavirus from dealing a severe blow to an economy already teetering on the brink of recession.

With investors fearful of a worldwide downturn, global shares on Friday were heading for their biggest weekly fall since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008, putting policymakers under pressure to take bolder action.

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Abe said the government had sufficient reserves to tap for emergency spending related to the epidemic, signaling he saw no immediate need to compile a fresh spending package.

"But I'm aware of views that if the virus spreads, it could have a huge impact on the economy," Abe told parliament on Friday. "We're therefore watching developments carefully."

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"If developments change, we'll ensure to take steps as needed to prevent the virus from becoming a huge downside risk to Japan's economy," he said.

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei average, seen by Abe's administration as a barometer of the success of its "Abenomics" stimulus policies, closed down 3.67% on Friday.

The yen hit a one-month high against the dollar as investors flocked to the Japanese currency as a beacon of safety. A rising yen is an unwelcome move for the Bank of Japan worried it could undermine the export-reliant economy.

A senior Japanese finance ministry official said on Friday that market movements were reflecting the "shock" from the spreading of the virus, but refrained from commenting on specific market moves.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to take whatever policy steps are needed to prevent the new coronavirus from dealing a severe blow to an economy already teetering on the brink of recession.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to take whatever policy steps are needed to prevent the new coronavirus from dealing a severe blow to an economy already teetering on the brink of recession. With investors fearful of a worldwide downturn, global shares on Friday were heading for their biggest weekly fall since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008, putting policymakers under pressure to take bolder action. Also read: Coronavirus: Japanese PM Shinzo Abe defends school closure plan despite criticism Abe said the government had sufficient reserves to tap for emergency spending related to the epidemic, signaling he saw no immediate need to compile a fresh spending package. "But I'm aware of views that if the virus spreads, it could have a huge impact on the economy," Abe told parliament on Friday. "We're therefore watching developments carefully." Also see: Crew leaves Japan virus-hit ship for new quarantine "If developments change, we'll ensure to take steps as needed to prevent the virus from becoming a huge downside risk to Japan's economy," he said. Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei average, seen by Abe's administration as a barometer of the success of its "Abenomics" stimulus policies, closed down 3.67% on Friday. The yen hit a one-month high against the dollar as investors flocked to the Japanese currency as a beacon of safety. A rising yen is an unwelcome move for the Bank of Japan worried it could undermine the export-reliant economy. A senior Japanese finance ministry official said on Friday that market movements were reflecting the "shock" from the spreading of the virus, but refrained from commenting on specific market moves.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vows to protect economy as virus heightens recession fears

COVID-19 killed a 78-year-old Italian man. The victim was hospitalized for an unrelated condition. 10 Italian cities are under lockdown. 3,300 villagers in Deceased"s village to be tested. 15 positive cases of COVID-19 in Lombardy. Around 50,000 people in Lombardy are asked to stay indoors.

Coronavirus Outbreak : Italy has reported its second death

Samsung Electronics has launched smartphone delivery services for customers to test its new products, as the spread of the coronavirus has prompted the tech giant to cancel promotional events and brace for weak store sales.

Samsung Electronics has launched smartphone delivery services for customers to test its new products, as the spread of the coronavirus has prompted the tech giant to cancel promotional events and brace for weak store sales. The move highlights efforts made by the global smartphone industry, one of the tech sectors most hurt by the virus outbreak in China, to minimise the impact on business. Analysts say the virus may slash demand for smartphones by half in the first quarter in China, the world's biggest market for the devices. Also Read: Apple prepares for Coronavirus fallout, Samsung fears it may affect earnings Apple Inc warned on Monday it was unlikely to meet a sales target set just three weeks ago, while Xiaomi Corp had to live-stream its smartphone launch event last week because of nationwide restrictions on travel and large gatherings. Samsung, which unveiled a new foldable smartphone and a trio of its flagship Galaxy S20 models last week, is also curtailing brick-and-mortar marketing. The South Korean smartphone maker has decided to sharply cut the number of in-store "experimental zones," where consumers can try out the latest phones, and skip promotional events such as "Galaxy fan parties" for the latest device over worries about the spread of the virus, dubbed SARS-Cov-2. [ The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its office building in Seoul, South Korea (Courtesy: Reuters) ] There will only be nine such zones for the Galaxy S20, compared with the 130 it had for Galaxy Note 10 series in South Korea, according to Samsung's website. Samsung customers who want to try out the Galaxy S20 can have one delivered to their door and can use it for up to 24 hours. A delivery worker will reportedly pick it up after that. "We are introducing a new service, as coronavirus-related issues could result in less in-store experience," one of the people said, adding that the service is expected to be available only in some parts of South Korea.

Samsung offers phone delivery service for test use to ride out COVID-19 impact

The new coronavirus that has killed over 1,000 people in China and sickened more than 43,000 others globally has been named 'COVID-19', the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday

WHO renames Coronavirus as 'COVID-19'

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