The total COVID-19 cases in India stand at 19,984 and 69% of these positive cases of the total case were asymptomatic, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday.

More of asymptomatic positive cases in India, says ICMR

US President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the trade deal with China if Beijing did not honour its provisions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that originated in the country.

Trump threatens to terminate trade deal if China does not honour it citing coronavirus crisis

Residents of the New York's Westchester County on Monday sued the World Health Organization, accusing it of gross negligence in covering up and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York residents sue World Health Organization over coronavirus response

A recent study of COVID-19 infections from families who visited a restaurant with a central air conditioning system has suggested that coronavirus can spread within centrally air-conditioned spaces.

Central air conditioning could raise risks of coronavirus infection

After showing symptoms similar to those of the coronavirus, Egyptian doctor Ahmed Negm went into self-isolation in an old apartment, but before long he was hounded out by fearful neighbours.

Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the "worst" of the novel coronavirus has yet to come. "Trust us. The worst is yet ahead of us," Ghebreyesus said during a news briefing.

'Worst' of the coronavirus is still to come, says WHO chief

The government has issued a fresh list of services that will be allowed in areas from April 20. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad shared the list of what will remain open across the country effective April 20.

Coronavirus lockdown restrictions: A complete list of activities permitted after April 20

A Dhanbad court on Sunday sent ten nationals of Indonesia, who were caught hiding in a mosque here on return from Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi last month, to jail after they completed the mandatory 14 days of quarantine, the police said.

10 Tablighis from Indonesia sent to jail for flouting Visa & Disaster Management Acts

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus have reached 2,404,071 worldwide on Monday as a new study of containment measures in China suggests that countries preparing to ease their lockdowns will have to continuously monitor potential new cases to prevent a second deadly outbreak.

Over 2.4 million corona cases registered worldwide, death toll reaches 165,073

The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 543 and the number of cases to 17265 in the country on Monday, according to the Union Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases is 14175 as many as 2546 people have been cured and discharged and one had migrated, it said.

COVID-19 cases climb to 17265 in India, the death toll stands at 543

A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Britain has set out on achieving a noble goal: to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service. Captain Tom Moore, who served in India during World War II has set up a fundraising page, and is walking the 82-foot length of his garden back and forth over 100 times, while using his walker for support, as he can no longer walk independently.

99-year-old veteran who served in India during World War II raises over $33 million to help healthcare workers in the UK

During today’s daily briefing, the Health Ministry claimed that at least 80 per cent of the coronavirus positive cases have no or very mild symptoms. "On the basis of worldwide analysis, out of 100 coronavirus patients, 80 per cent are asymptomatic or show mild symptoms," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health and Family Welfare.

80 out of 100 people show mild to no symptoms of coronavirus: Health Ministry

The United States is currently under a strong grip of COVID-19, with over 40,000 deaths reported so far - the highest for any country. President Donald Trump has been holding daily press briefings.

'Campaign ad': Trump faces backlash for playing 'selective' clips of Cuomo praising him during a coronavirus briefing

Mega-companies like Facebook and Google will now have to share advertising revenues with media companies in Australia. Australia would now have a compulsory code of conduct for such digital companies.

As COVID-19 truncates media profits, Australia orders digital platforms to split revenue

As coronavirus appears to have peaked in major countries of the world, the global health infrastructure now faces a new challenge: reinfections! In South Korea alone, over 163 people who had recovered from the virus have now contracted it again, as per data released by Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

As coronavirus reinfections surface across countries, what threats do such lapses pose?

Turns out, farts are capable of spreading the novel coronavirus, which continues to kill thousands globally everyday. The virus was discovered in the faeces of more than 50 per cent patients who tested positive for coronavirus.

Could farts transmit COVID-19?

The relationship between North Korea and the United States continues to sour, with both sides issuing constant threats and statements against each other, especially with Donald Trump in power.

North Korea denies sending a 'nice note' to Donald Trump

Authorities in Bangladesh have shut down seven villages to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus after 100,000 people defied government restrictions to attend the funeral of a religious leader in eastern Bangladesh on Saturday.

Bangladesh shuts down seven villages after 100,000 people gather at cleric's funeral

As the novel coronavirus wreaks havoc across the globe, countries with excess supplies have stepped up humanitarian efforts to ease the global pressure. Be it India sending medicines like paracetamol across the world, or the Chinese mass-producing face masks.

We don't take advice from Americans: Iran rejects Trump's offer of ventilators

Pakistan has lifted restrictions on congregational prayers at mosques, but put in place a host of safety conditions to avert the further spread of the coronavirus in the country, a statement said on Saturday.

Pakistan lifts restrictions on congregational prayers at mosques

University of Texas study shows that the COVID-19 death toll is likely to peak in the United States by the end of April. Watch this video to know more.

Study predicts delay in peaking of COVID-19 cases in the US

U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.

Donald Trump: China could face consequences over COVID-19 pandemic

Children are at a higher risk of not only being infected with coronavirus but also being victim of online crime. Watch this video to know more.

UNICEF's note to keep children safe from cyber crime

In this segment of WION, we tell you about the 5 recent studies on the COVID-19.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Know 5 recent studies on the COVID-19

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