A hospital in Chile has installed a thermal imaging system that automatically screens its employees' temperatures in order to identify those that are running a fever and potentially infected with the new coronavirus.

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Haitian clothing maker churns out face masks full time to battle coronavirus

Looking after an orphaned baby rhino is hard work: you feed them bottled milk at all hours, comfort them through constant fear and bereavement and endure long nights of screaming for the absent mother they witnessed being shot dead by poachers.

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Over 100,000 tulips were chopped at a Japanese park in Chiba prefecture to avoid visitors congregating at the park amid the coronavirus state of emergency declared by the government.

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Georgia's National Ballet, the former Soviet country's famous folk dance ensemble, started giving lessons online after the group's popular dance schools closed their doors due to the coronavirus.

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As the world acclimates to the coronavirus-induced lockdown in almost all continents, empty streets, deserted parks, and shuttered cafes are becoming common sights.

However, the country where all this began, is slowly returning to normal life.

The restaurants and cafes in Beijing were reopened over the weekend.&nbsp;

Liu, a worker in the engineering industry, said, "I feel that Beijing's overall situation is now relatively good”.

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As the world struggles to contain the virus, the place where it originated is returning to normal life.

Over 2 billion people across the world are currently under lockdown to contain the virus, while zoos are being reopened in Beijing.

"I am very happy as the weather has been good recently. When the weather is good, I would feel like going out for a walk. I'm rather excited”, Wang Ran, a 35-year-old visitor to the zoo told Reuters.

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Additionally, a part of the Great Wall of China was recently reopened. Badaling is the most popular section of wall.

However, no more than 20,000 can visit the spot in one day. The Wall is open to anybody who’s been in Beijing for the last two weeks.

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"I feel so excited. Also, I really wanted to get close to nature. So, this is the best! Also, I wanted to give nature a big hug”, said&nbsp;Wang Hua, a 42-year-old finance worker.

The country that exported the virus is now basking in an eerie sense of calm.

As the world acclimates to the coronavirus-induced lockdown in almost all continents, empty streets, deserted parks, and shuttered cafes are becoming common sights.

As the world acclimates to the coronavirus-induced lockdown in almost all continents, empty streets, deserted parks, and shuttered cafes are becoming common sights. However, the country where all this began, is slowly returning to normal life. The restaurants and cafes in Beijing were reopened over the weekend. Liu, a worker in the engineering industry, said, "I feel that Beijing's overall situation is now relatively good”. Also read: Is an anti-Jinping wave gaining traction in the Chinese Communist Party? As the world struggles to contain the virus, the place where it originated is returning to normal life. Over 2 billion people across the world are currently under lockdown to contain the virus, while zoos are being reopened in Beijing. "I am very happy as the weather has been good recently. When the weather is good, I would feel like going out for a walk. I'm rather excited”, Wang Ran, a 35-year-old visitor to the zoo told Reuters. People wearing face masks visit Beijing zoo on March 25, 2020, after it reopened its outdoor exhibit areas to the public after being closed due to the coronavirus outbreak | AFP Additionally, a part of the Great Wall of China was recently reopened. Badaling is the most popular section of wall. However, no more than 20,000 can visit the spot in one day. The Wall is open to anybody who’s been in Beijing for the last two weeks. Also read: One third of humanity under coronavirus lockdown "I feel so excited. Also, I really wanted to get close to nature. So, this is the best! Also, I wanted to give nature a big hug”, said Wang Hua, a 42-year-old finance worker. The country that exported the virus is now basking in an eerie sense of calm.

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While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers.

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Exercise fanatics say their need to pump iron is worth the risk, and the gyms' owners keep opening up despite facing police action, meaning the dumbbells carry on being lifted and the treadmills stay turning.

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In one cramped gym in a crowded Delhi backstreet, around 20 people are waiting for a turn on one of the 10 machines.

"There is fear because every action or government circular comes down to how good the police are," says the owner, who gives only his first name, Rajeev. "It is also a matter of our livelihood."

Rajeev says that shortly after he opened his gym in 2016, the government cancelled more than 80 percent of bank notes to counter the black economy. That badly hit businesses, as did a new national sales tax introduced in 2018.

"So we have been under the hammer and now cannot afford to shut down," he said.

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Authorities have been cracking down on the gyms, with police in Delhi arresting two owners on Sunday for illegally operating. Four criminal cases were also filed against gyms elsewhere in the capital, police said.&nbsp;

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India, which has reported 10 deaths from around 500 virus cases, staged a one day curfew on Sunday to test its pandemic defences. Authorities then ordered drastic new restrictions on movement.

In between barking out orders to his sweat-soaked members and staff, Rajeev tells how he believes bodybuilders can fight the virus with strong immunity and that India's climate will help.

"India is a very hot country so when the temperature rises and I have learned that temperatures between 25-26 degrees centigrade can destroy this virus," says Singh, highlighting a widely held belief in the country of 1.3 billion people.

The World Health Organization has said there is no proof that heat kills the coronavirus.&nbsp;

"I have taken action, there is sanitiser. If your immunity level is very strong then you can fight this virus," Rajeev insists.

While schools, colleges, swimming pools are closed, and top sporting events like the Indian Premier League cricket are suspended, dozens of gyms are operating across Delhi.

India has a booming bodybuilding culture and for many, extra hours are needed to burn off unwanted fat, no matter the risks.

"I am 13 kilos overweight and I'm doing a 50-day challenge," one 27-year-old university researcher told AFP as he wiped off sweat after a 20 minute run on a treadmill.

"Everyday I go to my room, I ignore the fact that there is coronavirus and keep on motivating myself that I have to go to the gym," he said.

"This virus is secondary -- if I am healthy then I can kill the virus," he said, adding he would keep coming to the gym despite the threat of police action if caught.

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers.

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers. Also read: 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passes away in Mumbai Exercise fanatics say their need to pump iron is worth the risk, and the gyms' owners keep opening up despite facing police action, meaning the dumbbells carry on being lifted and the treadmills stay turning. Also read: Rajya Sabha election scheduled for March 26 postponed amid Covid-19 lockdown In one cramped gym in a crowded Delhi backstreet, around 20 people are waiting for a turn on one of the 10 machines. "There is fear because every action or government circular comes down to how good the police are," says the owner, who gives only his first name, Rajeev. "It is also a matter of our livelihood." Rajeev says that shortly after he opened his gym in 2016, the government cancelled more than 80 percent of bank notes to counter the black economy. That badly hit businesses, as did a new national sales tax introduced in 2018. "So we have been under the hammer and now cannot afford to shut down," he said. × Authorities have been cracking down on the gyms, with police in Delhi arresting two owners on Sunday for illegally operating. Four criminal cases were also filed against gyms elsewhere in the capital, police said. - Heat treatment - India, which has reported 10 deaths from around 500 virus cases, staged a one day curfew on Sunday to test its pandemic defences. Authorities then ordered drastic new restrictions on movement. In between barking out orders to his sweat-soaked members and staff, Rajeev tells how he believes bodybuilders can fight the virus with strong immunity and that India's climate will help. "India is a very hot country so when the temperature rises and I have learned that temperatures between 25-26 degrees centigrade can destroy this virus," says Singh, highlighting a widely held belief in the country of 1.3 billion people. The World Health Organization has said there is no proof that heat kills the coronavirus. "I have taken action, there is sanitiser. If your immunity level is very strong then you can fight this virus," Rajeev insists. While schools, colleges, swimming pools are closed, and top sporting events like the Indian Premier League cricket are suspended, dozens of gyms are operating across Delhi. India has a booming bodybuilding culture and for many, extra hours are needed to burn off unwanted fat, no matter the risks. "I am 13 kilos overweight and I'm doing a 50-day challenge," one 27-year-old university researcher told AFP as he wiped off sweat after a 20 minute run on a treadmill. "Everyday I go to my room, I ignore the fact that there is coronavirus and keep on motivating myself that I have to go to the gym," he said. "This virus is secondary -- if I am healthy then I can kill the virus," he said, adding he would keep coming to the gym despite the threat of police action if caught.

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As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to infect hundreds daily, people have begun hoarding groceries and other goods to be prepared for a lockdown if the number of cases continue to escalate.&nbsp;

One of these items is none other than the mighty toilet paper. While the shortage of toilet paper caused panic in Australia and the United States, one European country claims to have enough stock to last them ten years.

The Netherlands doesn’t have to worry about the disrupted supply chain of goods across the globe. The country’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday claimed that toilet paper has started to resurface on store shelves a week after people finished the stock when the majorly infected parts of the world went into panic buying mode.

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"There's enough in the whole country for the coming 10 years," Rutte was heard saying at a supermarket he was visiting in support of workers.&nbsp;

"We can all poop for 10 years", the PM added.

The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled the whole world and poses a risk to not only groceries, but medical and food supplies, especially with people hoarding in bulk.&nbsp;

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In the end of last year, the novel coronavirus was detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and hails from the same family of coronaviruses as SARS and MERS.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently labelled the outbreak as a pandemic. As part of the precautionary measures, people across the globe have been advised to stay indoors and to practice social distancing.

The pandemic has shut down major countries and industries around the world. Italy continues to be in complete lockdown mode, with over 300 deaths being reported daily. This may partly be due to the large number of senior citizens in the country. Additionally, schools, restaurants, and bars have been ordered shut across the globe. Sporting events have also been cancelled until the virus threat simmers down. The US state of California recently enforced a complete lockdown which places over 40 million people in self-isolation.

With no clear picture in sight of how long the pandemic might last, people have been compelled to hoard for not weeks, but for months. The US has shown considerable anxiety over the stocks for toilet paper.&nbsp;

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Most stores in the US states of California and Iowa. In the meantime, companies have assured people that they’re working on ensuring the supply of toilet paper&nbsp; as soon as they can.&nbsp;

As per data from the Johns Hopkins University coronavirus tracker, over 10,000 people have been killed worldwide. Additionally, over 244,500 people remain infected globally.

As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to infect hundreds daily, people have begun hoarding groceries and other goods to be prepared for a lockdown if the number of cases continue to escalate.

As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to infect hundreds daily, people have begun hoarding groceries and other goods to be prepared for a lockdown if the number of cases continue to escalate. One of these items is none other than the mighty toilet paper. While the shortage of toilet paper caused panic in Australia and the United States, one European country claims to have enough stock to last them ten years. The Netherlands doesn’t have to worry about the disrupted supply chain of goods across the globe. The country’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday claimed that toilet paper has started to resurface on store shelves a week after people finished the stock when the majorly infected parts of the world went into panic buying mode. Also read: Why coronavirus is leading to mass purchase of toilet papers "There's enough in the whole country for the coming 10 years," Rutte was heard saying at a supermarket he was visiting in support of workers. "We can all poop for 10 years", the PM added. The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled the whole world and poses a risk to not only groceries, but medical and food supplies, especially with people hoarding in bulk. Prime Minister Mark Rutte (C) speaks with a worker in grocery store in The Hague, on March 19, 2020 amid the spread of the novel coronavirus | AFP In the end of last year, the novel coronavirus was detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and hails from the same family of coronaviruses as SARS and MERS. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently labelled the outbreak as a pandemic. As part of the precautionary measures, people across the globe have been advised to stay indoors and to practice social distancing. The pandemic has shut down major countries and industries around the world. Italy continues to be in complete lockdown mode, with over 300 deaths being reported daily. This may partly be due to the large number of senior citizens in the country. Additionally, schools, restaurants, and bars have been ordered shut across the globe. Sporting events have also been cancelled until the virus threat simmers down. The US state of California recently enforced a complete lockdown which places over 40 million people in self-isolation. With no clear picture in sight of how long the pandemic might last, people have been compelled to hoard for not weeks, but for months. The US has shown considerable anxiety over the stocks for toilet paper. Also read: Can the duration of COVID-19 treatment be minimised by using a combination of drugs? Most stores in the US states of California and Iowa. In the meantime, companies have assured people that they’re working on ensuring the supply of toilet paper as soon as they can. As per data from the Johns Hopkins University coronavirus tracker, over 10,000 people have been killed worldwide. Additionally, over 244,500 people remain infected globally.

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New York is deploying National Guard troops for the first time in the coronavirus crisis to help contain the spread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb of New York City, the state's governor said Tuesday.

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Andrew Cuomo said authorities would set up a one-mile radius "containment zone" around the epicentre of an outbreak in New Rochelle in suburban Westchester County.

Cuomo explained that all facilities in the zone that hold large gatherings, such as schools and temples, would be closed for two weeks beginning Thursday.

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"We're also going to use the National Guard in the containment area to deliver food to homes, to help with the cleaning of public spaces," Cuomo said.

There have been 173 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New York state, including 108 in Westchester County, home to New Rochelle where the majority of infections have been detected.

Cuomo told reporters that businesses in the containment zone will remain open and that people will be free to come and go as they wish, insisting there is no quarantine.

"You're not containing people, it's facilities," he said.

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"It is a dramatic action, but it is the largest cluster in the country. This is literally a matter of life and death," Cuomo added.

"People are scared, it's an unusual situation to be in," Miles Goldberg, who runs a New Rochelle bar, told AFP.

"It makes people nervous to be around others, it makes people nervous to get inside into businesses and such," he said.

Tim Eble, who manages a gym, said he intended to keep the facility open but take "extra precautions to keep things clean."

The area is centred on a synagogue in New Rochelle -- a city of 80,000 inhabitants just north of New York City -- that was attended by a man who was the state's first case, a lawyer working in Manhattan.

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His wife, Adina Lewis Garbuz, posted Tuesday on Facebook that it had taken health officials "days" to figure out he was infected.

"As many have asked, of course, he went to the doctor and did so many times. No one figured it out and it even took the hospital days to figure it out," she said, reporting that the rest of her family was in good health.

At least one of the employees at the hospital where her husband was treated contracted the virus, and others, including doctors, were under quarantine, according to The New York Times.

The hospital did not immediately respond for comment when contacted by AFP.

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The United States has more than 950 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Twenty-eight people have died, 23 of those in Washington state, the other US virus epicentre. No one has died in New York.

New York is deploying National Guard troops for the first time in the coronavirus crisis to help contain the spread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb of New York City, the state's governor said Tuesday.

New York is deploying National Guard troops for the first time in the coronavirus crisis to help contain the spread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb of New York City, the state's governor said Tuesday. Large gathering places & schools in this area will be closed for 2 wks, starting Thursday until March 25. NY is partnering with Northwell Health to open a satellite testing facility there. We will deploy the National Guard to deliver food to homes & help clean public spaces. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 10, 2020 × Andrew Cuomo said authorities would set up a one-mile radius "containment zone" around the epicentre of an outbreak in New Rochelle in suburban Westchester County. Cuomo explained that all facilities in the zone that hold large gatherings, such as schools and temples, would be closed for two weeks beginning Thursday. Also Read: US postpones summit with ASEAN leaders amid coronavirus fears: Report "We're also going to use the National Guard in the containment area to deliver food to homes, to help with the cleaning of public spaces," Cuomo said. There have been 173 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New York state, including 108 in Westchester County, home to New Rochelle where the majority of infections have been detected. Cuomo told reporters that businesses in the containment zone will remain open and that people will be free to come and go as they wish, insisting there is no quarantine. "You're not containing people, it's facilities," he said. Also Read: Coronavirus outbreak: US, others nations tighten curbs on travel to China as virus toll hits 213 "It is a dramatic action, but it is the largest cluster in the country. This is literally a matter of life and death," Cuomo added. "People are scared, it's an unusual situation to be in," Miles Goldberg, who runs a New Rochelle bar, told AFP. "It makes people nervous to be around others, it makes people nervous to get inside into businesses and such," he said. Tim Eble, who manages a gym, said he intended to keep the facility open but take "extra precautions to keep things clean." The area is centred on a synagogue in New Rochelle -- a city of 80,000 inhabitants just north of New York City -- that was attended by a man who was the state's first case, a lawyer working in Manhattan. Also Read: Trump says US economy could take hit from coronavirus His wife, Adina Lewis Garbuz, posted Tuesday on Facebook that it had taken health officials "days" to figure out he was infected. "As many have asked, of course, he went to the doctor and did so many times. No one figured it out and it even took the hospital days to figure it out," she said, reporting that the rest of her family was in good health. At least one of the employees at the hospital where her husband was treated contracted the virus, and others, including doctors, were under quarantine, according to The New York Times. The hospital did not immediately respond for comment when contacted by AFP. Also Read: Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll, US-Taliban deal and more The United States has more than 950 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University. Twenty-eight people have died, 23 of those in Washington state, the other US virus epicentre. No one has died in New York.

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Italy has recorded its deadliest day of the Coronavirus outbreak with 168 deaths overnight. This is the biggest single-day jump in the death toll making it the worst-hit country after China. Watch report:

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The World Health Organization has claimed that cash contaminated with the coronavirus may be contributing to the global outbreak that continues to sweep from country to country. Watch report:

World Health Organization warns banknotes may be spreading coronavirus

A group of masked men raise their voices to make themselves understood as they play cards out on the street in San Fiorano, close to a chemist. Taking precautions against coronavirus has become second nature in this small town closed off to the outside world, but the men simply can't stay behind closed doors anymore.

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While China continues to suffer from the deadly coronavirus outbreak, some stories of preserving and survival stand out in a crowd as the confirmed infections due to coronavirus continue to rise crossing the 70,000 mark. A fitness trainer whose business has taken a big hit due to the epidemic has come up with a new strategy to keep her livelihood afloat. Watch report:

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China's Hubei province has recorded nearly 93 new deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1868. Over 1800 new infected cases have also been recorded. Watch report:

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In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up.

Quarantine measures and prevention in China require people to stay indoors and to avoid human contact until the virus has been contained.

A marathon in its own right, it may be worthy of a gold medal.

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Pan Shancu claimed to have ran 66 kilometres in loops within his apartment walls for over six hours and 41 minutes, AFP reported.

Shancu, 44, claims that he can prove his claims owing to a data tracker in his possession.

A video of him rapidly and repeatedly circling the furniture in his apartment went viral in China.

Chinese authorities have ordered their 1.4 billion population to remain indoors and gyms owing to the coronavirus outbreak.

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This is not new, for people have been competing with each other with home tricks to stay fit, including lifting water bottles, doing push-ups with children on their backs, among many.

"I felt a little dizzy at first, but you get used to it after you circle many times," he told AFP. "Running is like an addiction. If you don't run for a long time, you get itchy feet."

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Shancu seems to be running enthusiast. In an earlier clip, he ran 30 kilometres on-the-spot in his bathroom. He also live streamed the clip to inspire those who may be stuck in their homes and compromising on their fitness.

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As part of another measure to contain the spread of coronavirus, Chinese authorities have launched a campaign with Olympic athletes to show people how they can stay fit while being confined indoors.

An official Chinese pamphlet asserts that tables, chairs, and door frames make good exercising paraphernalia.

A video-sharing Chinese platform called ''Bilibili'' has seen a nearly 50 per cent surge in content about fitness and health in the period cap of January 23 to February 5. 
 
(With inputs from AFP)

In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up.

In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up. Quarantine measures and prevention in China require people to stay indoors and to avoid human contact until the virus has been contained. A marathon in its own right, it may be worthy of a gold medal. Also read: Japan records slowest economy in over five years as coronavirus halts trade with its biggest partner, China Pan Shancu claimed to have ran 66 kilometres in loops within his apartment walls for over six hours and 41 minutes, AFP reported. Shancu, 44, claims that he can prove his claims owing to a data tracker in his possession. A video of him rapidly and repeatedly circling the furniture in his apartment went viral in China. Chinese authorities have ordered their 1.4 billion population to remain indoors and gyms owing to the coronavirus outbreak. This is not new, for people have been competing with each other with home tricks to stay fit, including lifting water bottles, doing push-ups with children on their backs, among many. "I felt a little dizzy at first, but you get used to it after you circle many times," he told AFP. "Running is like an addiction. If you don't run for a long time, you get itchy feet." Shancu seems to be running enthusiast. In an earlier clip, he ran 30 kilometres on-the-spot in his bathroom. He also live streamed the clip to inspire those who may be stuck in their homes and compromising on their fitness. Also read: Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1770 As part of another measure to contain the spread of coronavirus, Chinese authorities have launched a campaign with Olympic athletes to show people how they can stay fit while being confined indoors. An official Chinese pamphlet asserts that tables, chairs, and door frames make good exercising paraphernalia. A video-sharing Chinese platform called ''Bilibili'' has seen a nearly 50 per cent surge in content about fitness and health in the period cap of January 23 to February 5. (With inputs from AFP)

Watch | Quarantined fitness enthusiast runs for 66 kilometres in his apartment in China

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China is providing the World Health Organization (WHO) with wrong information about the number of coronavirus cases in Taiwan, the island’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, after the WHO published incorrect case numbers earlier this week. Taiwan is not a WHO member because of China’s objections. Beijing says the island is a wayward Chinese province and not a country and is adequately represented in the organization by China.

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Footage of a nine-year-old girl from the epicentre of the coronavirus in Wuhan has recently gone viral on social media.

"We shall overcome this", the kid read out in a letter.&nbsp;

More than 490 people have been killed in China, with international deaths reported in the Philippines and a man dead in Chinese administered Hong Kong.

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The video, which was shared on Instagram, showed Sunny, a resident of Wuhan, and a student, pleading people not to give up on the Chinese city.&nbsp;

Most deaths reported in the virus have been contained in the city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei.

The coronavirus outbreak has killed 490 people in China. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China.

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Two deaths were reported outside China with Hong Kong being the latest where a 39-year-old man who had visited Wuhan died on Tuesday. Another man had earlier died due to the virus in the Philippines.

Additionally, new cases were reported on a Japanese cruise ship which now remains under quarantine.

On Tuesday, the Chinese National Health Commission claimed new 65 deaths were recorded, which shot up the death toll to 490 in China.

At least 3,887 new cases were confirmed in mainland China, shooting up the total figure of the infection to 24,324.

According to the World Health Organisation, 176 more cases have been reported in other countries and regions.

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Footage of a nine-year-old girl from the epicentre of the coronavirus in Wuhan has recently gone viral on social media. "We shall overcome this", the kid read out in a letter.

Footage of a nine-year-old girl from the epicentre of the coronavirus in Wuhan has recently gone viral on social media. "We shall overcome this", the kid read out in a letter. More than 490 people have been killed in China, with international deaths reported in the Philippines and a man dead in Chinese administered Hong Kong. The video, which was shared on Instagram, showed Sunny, a resident of Wuhan, and a student, pleading people not to give up on the Chinese city. Most deaths reported in the virus have been contained in the city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei. The coronavirus outbreak has killed 490 people in China. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China. Two deaths were reported outside China with Hong Kong being the latest where a 39-year-old man who had visited Wuhan died on Tuesday. Another man had earlier died due to the virus in the Philippines. Additionally, new cases were reported on a Japanese cruise ship which now remains under quarantine. On Tuesday, the Chinese National Health Commission claimed new 65 deaths were recorded, which shot up the death toll to 490 in China. At least 3,887 new cases were confirmed in mainland China, shooting up the total figure of the infection to 24,324. According to the World Health Organisation, 176 more cases have been reported in other countries and regions. Also read: China's coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 24,000 infected

WATCH: Nine-year-old girl in Wuhan asks people to not give up on the city amid coronavirus crisis, says 'we shall overcome'

As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc globally and has triggered a mass shutdown, India has also stepped up the efforts to contain the virus.

India, the world's second most populated country provides dismal health infrastructure, making it more vulnerable to the outbreak than other countries. Additionally, given the fact that China and India share a long border, containing the virus could prove harder than it seems.

The top health research agency in the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is now working on standard treatment protocol to effectively deal with the coronavirus infections.

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The ICMR, after receiving approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has allowed a combination of Lopinavir and Ritonavir to be used if the coronavirus infections become a public health emergency in the country. The combination has been approved for AIDS treatment.

According to medical sources, the standard treatment protocol will comprise a cocktail of antiretrovirals used to treat HIV/AIDS, similar to protocols being followed in China.

The treatment protocol established in China and followed by physicians in Thailand shows that a combination of Lopinavir and Ritonavir, along with flu medication Oseltamivir may be working on patients.

There is no cure for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus but several big biotech companies are hoping they can treat the symptoms with existing antiviral medications.

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A pharmaceutical company named Gilead Sciences has introduced a type of medicine: Remdesivir, which can rapidly cure coronavirus infections in patients.

The medicine is in clinical trial stage at the China-Japan friendship hospital in China.

Meanwhile, after the third novel coronavirus case was reported in India, Kerala declared the epidemic a state calamity.

The third person infected in India is another Keralite student who returned from Wuhan University on monday testing positive for the infection.

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Two earlier positive cases, also of students who came back from Wuhan were reported from Thrissur and Alappuzha districts.

A new suspected case of coronavirus has been reported in Haryana's Hisar.

The suspected patient, Mohan is pursuing MBBS from China and had recently returned from there. He is now admitted to an isolation ward of Hisar's Civil Hospital.

A high-level group of ministers has been constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the management of the outbreak.

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As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc globally and has triggered a mass shutdown, India has also stepped up the efforts to contain the virus. India, the world's second most populated country provides dismal health infrastructure, making it more vulnerable to the outbreak than other countries.

As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc globally and has triggered a mass shutdown, India has also stepped up the efforts to contain the virus. India, the world's second most populated country provides dismal health infrastructure, making it more vulnerable to the outbreak than other countries. Additionally, given the fact that China and India share a long border, containing the virus could prove harder than it seems. The top health research agency in the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is now working on standard treatment protocol to effectively deal with the coronavirus infections. Also read: Suspected case of coronavirus admitted to isolation ward of Haryana-based hospital The ICMR, after receiving approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has allowed a combination of Lopinavir and Ritonavir to be used if the coronavirus infections become a public health emergency in the country. The combination has been approved for AIDS treatment. According to medical sources, the standard treatment protocol will comprise a cocktail of antiretrovirals used to treat HIV/AIDS, similar to protocols being followed in China. The treatment protocol established in China and followed by physicians in Thailand shows that a combination of Lopinavir and Ritonavir, along with flu medication Oseltamivir may be working on patients. There is no cure for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus but several big biotech companies are hoping they can treat the symptoms with existing antiviral medications. Ambulance workers in protective gears drive an ambulance which is believed to be carrying a person who was transferred from cruise ship Diamond Princess after ten people were tested positive for coronavirus, at a maritime police's base in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan | Reuters A pharmaceutical company named Gilead Sciences has introduced a type of medicine: Remdesivir, which can rapidly cure coronavirus infections in patients. The medicine is in clinical trial stage at the China-Japan friendship hospital in China. Meanwhile, after the third novel coronavirus case was reported in India, Kerala declared the epidemic a state calamity. The third person infected in India is another Keralite student who returned from Wuhan University on monday testing positive for the infection. Also read: China's coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 24,000 infected Two earlier positive cases, also of students who came back from Wuhan were reported from Thrissur and Alappuzha districts. A new suspected case of coronavirus has been reported in Haryana's Hisar. The suspected patient, Mohan is pursuing MBBS from China and had recently returned from there. He is now admitted to an isolation ward of Hisar's Civil Hospital. A high-level group of ministers has been constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the management of the outbreak. Also read: How China is fighting 'novel' war on coronavirus through Twitter

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