<p>As the world braces with coronavirus pandemic, WHO Director General invited celebrities like Korean pop boy band BTS, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, leading Bollywood ladies to join and educate people via their Safe Hands Challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organisation started a Safe Hands Challenge attempting to spread the awareness of washing your hands in the right way to combat the spread of coronavirus. Basically, it promotes washing of hands regularly and in the right manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus started tagging several celebrities on Twitter, requesting them to take the ‘Safe Hands Challenge.’ The tweet read, "I now nominate:@deepikapadukone@priyankachopra@Schwarzenegger@CTurlington to take the #SafeHands challenge by sharing their video &amp; calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat #COVID19!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I now nominate:<a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a><a href="https://twitter.com/priyankachopra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@priyankachopra</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Schwarzenegger</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CTurlington?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CTurlington</a><br />
to take the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SafeHands?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SafeHands</a> challenge by sharing their video &amp; calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a>!</p>
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<p>Priyanka had in fact, shared a video of self a few days back, as she urged people to avoid handshakes and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-urges-her-followers-to-do-namaste-amid-covid-19-outbreak-286066">do 'namaste' amid coronavirus sca</a>re. She also shared a post spreading awareness about maintaining basic hygiene in these challenging times.</p>

<p>See her tweet here:</p>

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<p>In another tweet, Tedros&nbsp;tagged BTS: "Today I nominate:@JulieGichuru@katyperry@BTS_twt @RGrosjean" along with Katy Perry,&nbsp;Julie Gichuru,&nbsp;Romain Grosjean. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-seen-her-music-video-yet-this-is-why-everyone-thinks-katy-perry-is-pregnant-284456">Seen her music video yet? This is why everyone thinks Katy Perry is pregnant!</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/katy-perry-and-orlando-bloom-postpone-their-japan-wedding-due-to-coronavirus-concerns-284718">Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom postpone their Japan wedding due to coronavirus concerns</a></p>

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to take the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SafeHands?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SafeHands</a> challenge by sharing their video &amp; calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a>!</p>
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1238805268768702470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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As the world braces with coronavirus pandemic, WHO Director General invited celebrities like Korean pop boy band BTS, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, leading Bollywood ladies to join and educate people via their Safe Hands Challenge.

As the world braces with coronavirus pandemic, WHO Director General invited celebrities like Korean pop boy band BTS, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, leading Bollywood ladies to join and educate people via their Safe Hands Challenge. The World Health Organisation started a Safe Hands Challenge attempting to spread the awareness of washing your hands in the right way to combat the spread of coronavirus. Basically, it promotes washing of hands regularly and in the right manner. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus started tagging several celebrities on Twitter, requesting them to take the ‘Safe Hands Challenge.’ The tweet read, "I now nominate:@deepikapadukone@priyankachopra@Schwarzenegger@CTurlington to take the #SafeHands challenge by sharing their video & calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat #COVID19!" I now nominate:@deepikapadukone@priyankachopra@Schwarzenegger@CTurlington to take the #SafeHands challenge by sharing their video & calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat #COVID19! — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 13, 2020 × Priyanka had in fact, shared a video of self a few days back, as she urged people to avoid handshakes and do 'namaste' amid coronavirus scare. She also shared a post spreading awareness about maintaining basic hygiene in these challenging times. See her tweet here: We're all in this together. Let’s stay informed and do what we can to help stop the spread of #Covid19. Learn more with @GlblCtzn or visit the link in my bio. #coronavirus @WHO #who pic.twitter.com/zDtfy1F6js — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 14, 2020 × In another tweet, Tedros tagged BTS: "Today I nominate:@JulieGichuru@katyperry@BTS_twt @RGrosjean" along with Katy Perry, Julie Gichuru, Romain Grosjean. Also read: Seen her music video yet? This is why everyone thinks Katy Perry is pregnant! and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom postpone their Japan wedding due to coronavirus concerns Today I nominate:@JulieGichuru@katyperry@BTS_twt @RGrosjean to take the #SafeHands challenge by sharing their video & calling on at least another 3 people to join us! Together, we can beat #COVID19! — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 14, 2020 × Also see: In Pictures: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus

WHO Director General ropes in Priyanka Chopra, BTS, Deepika Padukone for #SafeHands challenge

The longest-running US stock market bull in history is now over, with the coronavirus outbreak proving severe by the end of 11 years of an almost unprecedented financial crisis.

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The global stock market continued its recession on Friday amid panic created by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

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Here are well-known faces could be politicians, sports stars or celebrities, who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Some well-known people who test positive for Coronavirus across the world!

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 of Coronavirus in India, earlier visited Saudi Arabia on January 29

<p>Google said on Friday that an employee at its Bengaluru office has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and the firm has directed all its employees in that office to work from home today as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>"We can confirm that an employee from our Bangalore office has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They were in one of our Bangalore offices for a few hours before developing any symptoms.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-coronavirus-death-confirmed-in-indias-karnataka-285972">First coronavirus death confirmed in India's Karnataka</a></strong></p>

<p>The employee has been on quarantine since then," Google said in a statement.The firm has asked colleagues who were in close contact with the employee to quarantine themselves and monitor their health.</p>

<p>"Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking employees in that Bangalore office to work from home on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india/latest-coronavirus-news-update-India-confirms-third-coronavirus-case-in-Kerala">India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala</a></strong></p>

<p>We have taken and will continue to take all necessary precautionary measures, following the advice of public health officials, as we prioritize everyone`s health and safety," it added.</p>

<p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.</p>

<p>Coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan city of China, has so far spread to more than 100 countries infecting over 1,20,000 people.</p>

<p>India has confirmed 73 cases of the deadly virus.</p>

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Google said on Friday that an employee at its Bengaluru office has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and the firm has directed all its employees in that office to work from home today as a precautionary measure.

Google said on Friday that an employee at its Bengaluru office has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and the firm has directed all its employees in that office to work from home today as a precautionary measure. "We can confirm that an employee from our Bangalore office has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They were in one of our Bangalore offices for a few hours before developing any symptoms. Also Read: First coronavirus death confirmed in India's Karnataka The employee has been on quarantine since then," Google said in a statement.The firm has asked colleagues who were in close contact with the employee to quarantine themselves and monitor their health. "Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking employees in that Bangalore office to work from home on Friday. Also Read: India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala We have taken and will continue to take all necessary precautionary measures, following the advice of public health officials, as we prioritize everyone`s health and safety," it added. 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 deadly virus.

Google employee in Bengaluru tests positive for coronavirus

The Czech Republic closed its borders for travellers arriving from Germany and Austria and on Thursday also banned the entry of foreigners arriving from other risky countries to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Czech Republic declares state of emergency, closes borders!

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). India has confirmed 81 cases of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: India confirms 81 cases of coronavirus

An Italian actor Luca Franzese, who appeared in the TV drama "Gomora", posted a heartbreaking video pleading for the help of his sister's body, who died of coronavirus, seen in the background.

Two contrasting stories from Italy's lockdown amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Sophie Trudeau, the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Following medical advice, the Prime Minister's wife is currently in isolation.

Canadian Prime Minister's wife Sophie Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

As the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as a pandemic, all governments across the world advice to step out only for food & medical supplies until the situation gets in the grip.

COVID-19: Govt across the world advice to step out only for food & medical supplies!

India reported its first death due to coronavirus on Thursday as the number of positive cases rose to 74, with authorities taking emergency measures to close schools, colleges and cinema halls in the national capital and prevent its spread.

India: COVID-19 infected toll rises to 74, What's the present situation? | Coronavirus Outbreak

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).

WION Dispatch: What precautions India is taking after the first death from coronavirus?

<p>China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries.</p>

<p>In the last two decades, China has been able to ramp-up investment in its health sector from nearly 500 billion yuan to six trillion in 2018, according to a report.</p>

<p>According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in China, the basic medical insurance system covers over 95 per cent of the population.</p>

<p>The entire Chinese health apparatus is undertaken by the government at the central and local level with 'overall responsibility for national health legislation, policy, and administration'.</p>

<p>Impressively, the government claimed in 2014, it spent approximately 5.6 per cent of its GDP - approximately $922 billion - on health care, with 30 per cent financed by the central government and local governments and 38 per cent by publicly financed health insurance, private health insurance, or social health donations.</p>

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<p>Those are outstanding figures by any stretch of the imagination for a country which has been able to divert its resources into a health system in just two decades.</p>

<p>However, where the 'system' has failed is in its response, like SARS in 2002-03, China in 2020 hasn’t been able to bring up its ground forces to respond on a war-footing to a burgeoning crisis mainly due to age-old government apathy compounded by an inherent Communist habit of a conspiracy of silence.</p>

<p>Interestingly, apart from a well-funded state health programme, the government does not really help to build an independent private system depriving the populace of a secondary choice with international medical practitioners. A health system based on almost purely on a top-down approach which discourages 'private hand' and does not think out of the box stands exposed when a pandemic hits - clearly China has been stumped twice in two decades and left with much to ponder.</p>

<p>It is not always the impressive investments on paper and vision statements which defines a healthcare system but an early detection and ground-level response including technical support which truly makes for a reliable mechanism.</p>

<p>China’s failure to detect and respond has now become a worldwide pandemic. In the new age, another mistake would prove to be even more costly with the markets already on a tailspin.</p>

<p>The solution - China should throw up open its gates to private ownership and play the role of an “enlightened dictator” or risk similar coronavirus-type pandemic.<br />
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China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries.

China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries. In the last two decades, China has been able to ramp-up investment in its health sector from nearly 500 billion yuan to six trillion in 2018, according to a report. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in China, the basic medical insurance system covers over 95 per cent of the population. The entire Chinese health apparatus is undertaken by the government at the central and local level with 'overall responsibility for national health legislation, policy, and administration'. Impressively, the government claimed in 2014, it spent approximately 5.6 per cent of its GDP - approximately $922 billion - on health care, with 30 per cent financed by the central government and local governments and 38 per cent by publicly financed health insurance, private health insurance, or social health donations. Watch Video: Those are outstanding figures by any stretch of the imagination for a country which has been able to divert its resources into a health system in just two decades. However, where the 'system' has failed is in its response, like SARS in 2002-03, China in 2020 hasn’t been able to bring up its ground forces to respond on a war-footing to a burgeoning crisis mainly due to age-old government apathy compounded by an inherent Communist habit of a conspiracy of silence. Interestingly, apart from a well-funded state health programme, the government does not really help to build an independent private system depriving the populace of a secondary choice with international medical practitioners. A health system based on almost purely on a top-down approach which discourages 'private hand' and does not think out of the box stands exposed when a pandemic hits - clearly China has been stumped twice in two decades and left with much to ponder. It is not always the impressive investments on paper and vision statements which defines a healthcare system but an early detection and ground-level response including technical support which truly makes for a reliable mechanism. China’s failure to detect and respond has now become a worldwide pandemic. In the new age, another mistake would prove to be even more costly with the markets already on a tailspin. The solution - China should throw up open its gates to private ownership and play the role of an “enlightened dictator” or risk similar coronavirus-type pandemic. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Coronavirus pandemic: Why China’s gigantic healthcare apparatus failed

Taiwan, only 81 miles from China and its nearly 24 million inhabitants faced a serious threat as COVID-19, the novel Coronavirus, broke out in Wuhan, China late last year. See how it gets able to tackle COVID-19!

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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.

Manish Sisodia: Sports activities including IPL won't take place in Delhi till COVID-19 outbreak

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?

Iran seeks first IMF loan in 6 decades, satellite images show mass graves in Iran!

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".

Leading immunologist: US failing on testing, 70-150 Mn Americans could be infected

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

<p>Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal and Prakash Javadekar will brief media on the outcome of the cabinet meeting at 3 pm on Friday.</p>

<p>Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet today. According to Union Cabinet sources, Joint Secretaries of all five ministries, including the Ministry of External Affairs, Health, Civil Aviation, Finance and Commerce will address a press conference every day.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yes-bank-crisis-will-not-let-any-institution-to-fall-says-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-284776">Yes Bank crisis: Will not let any institution to fall, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman</a></strong></p>

<p>The press conference comes at a time when the country is facing economic slowdown, coronavirus scare and Yes Bank crisis.</p>

<p>There are speculations that the Cabinet might give a nod to Reserve Bank of India's reconstruction scheme for the troubled Yes Bank.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/potential-investor-will-have-to-pick-up-49-stake-in-yes-bank-sbi-shown-willingness-rbi-284817">Potential investor will have to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank; SBI shown willingness: RBI</a></strong></p>

<p>The State Bank of India had said on Thursday that it will buy 725 crore shares of Yes Bank at the price of Rs 10 per share, subject to regulatory approvals.</p>

<p>The Opposition has been targetting Centre over handling of economy and coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p>So far 73 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in India. World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday had declared the coronavirus outbreak a 'pandemic'&nbsp;and expressed deep concern.</p>


Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal and Prakash Javadekar will brief media on the outcome of the cabinet meeting at 3 pm on Friday. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet today.

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal and Prakash Javadekar will brief media on the outcome of the cabinet meeting at 3 pm on Friday. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet today. According to Union Cabinet sources, Joint Secretaries of all five ministries, including the Ministry of External Affairs, Health, Civil Aviation, Finance and Commerce will address a press conference every day. Also Read: Yes Bank crisis: Will not let any institution to fall, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman The press conference comes at a time when the country is facing economic slowdown, coronavirus scare and Yes Bank crisis. There are speculations that the Cabinet might give a nod to Reserve Bank of India's reconstruction scheme for the troubled Yes Bank. Also Read: Potential investor will have to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank; SBI shown willingness: RBI The State Bank of India had said on Thursday that it will buy 725 crore shares of Yes Bank at the price of Rs 10 per share, subject to regulatory approvals. The Opposition has been targetting Centre over handling of economy and coronavirus outbreak. So far 73 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in India. World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday had declared the coronavirus outbreak a 'pandemic' and expressed deep concern.

Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Prakash Javadekar to brief media on Union Cabinet decisions

<p>An employee of a private firm in Noida, with a travel history to France and China, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.</p>

<p>"One employee of a private firm in Noida has tested positive for coronavirus.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pandemic-india-reports-first-death-as-cases-reach-73-285995">Covid-19 pandemic: India reports first death as cases reach 73</a></strong></p>

<p>He has a travel history to France and China. He is a resident of Delhi," said Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anurag Bhargav.</p>

<p>The CMO said the person is currently undergoing treatment in Delhi. The state health department has also kept the company under watch.</p>

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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.

Coronavirus pandemic: Employee of private firm in Noida tests positive

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In this video, watch what Indian economist & Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian says on global stock market historic fall!

Watch what Chief Economic Advisor says on global stock market historic fall!

The Indian Foreign Ministry briefed media over coronavirus pandemic. The Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, 'fighting coronavirus is a collective effort.'

Indian Foreign Ministry briefs media over coronavirus pandemic

March 12 in history: Series of bomb blasts in Mumbai, Fukushima nuclear tragedy and more!

Around the world scientists and pandemic, forecasters are working frantically to predict how Covid-19 will pan out and when will it peak. A new model suggests that even if cases dip during the hotter summer months, the numbers can rise again once winters set in.

Coronavirus: When will COVID 19 Outbreak Peak ?

The total number of cases in India has now risen to 73. Kerala is the worst hit state with 17 cases, we have learnt two of these patients are in critical condition.

Coronavirus Outbreak : Total number of cases in India reaches 73

<p>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed that there is no proposal to adjourn Parliament sine die in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/76-year-old-karnataka-man-dies-could-be-indias-first-covid-19-casualty-285662">76-year-old Karnataka man dies, could be India's first COVID-19 casualty&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>The number of coronavirus cases in India has gone up to 60. Out of these 60 cases, 36 are Indian citizens.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-india-to-send-medical-team-to-italy-eam-calls-iran-italy-extreme-situations-285607">Coronavirus: India to send medical team to Italy; EAM calls Iran, Italy extreme situations</a></strong></p>

<p>The virus has infected over 1,10,000 people worldwide spreading over to 90 countries.</p>

<p>The government has taken several steps to contain the virus, including suspension of all visas to India till April 15, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.</p>

<p>People can avoid catching the virus by taking simple precautions such as washing hands with soap, using hand sanitisers, maintaining good respiratory hygiene and maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from anyone who is coughing and sneezing.</p>

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed that there is no proposal to adjourn Parliament sine die in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country. Also read: 76-year-old Karnataka man dies, could be India's first COVID-19 casualty The number of coronavirus cases in India has gone up to 60.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed that there is no proposal to adjourn Parliament sine die in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country. Also read: 76-year-old Karnataka man dies, could be India's first COVID-19 casualty The number of coronavirus cases in India has gone up to 60. Out of these 60 cases, 36 are Indian citizens. Also read: Coronavirus: India to send medical team to Italy; EAM calls Iran, Italy extreme situations The virus has infected over 1,10,000 people worldwide spreading over to 90 countries. The government has taken several steps to contain the virus, including suspension of all visas to India till April 15, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. People can avoid catching the virus by taking simple precautions such as washing hands with soap, using hand sanitisers, maintaining good respiratory hygiene and maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from anyone who is coughing and sneezing. ×

No proposal to adjourn Parliament sine die amid coronavirus outbreak: Om Birla

<p>Anyone arriving in Israel will need to go through a 14-day quarantine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced as part of an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus.</p>

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<p>The measure will apply immediately for all Israeli citizens returning to the country, and it will take effect for non-citizens on Thursday.</p>

<p>Foreign nationals who cannot prove to officials they have the resources to self-quarantine for two weeks will not be allowed to enter the country. The measure will last for two weeks.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-coronavirus-has-unveiled-chinas-ugliest-face-280074">WION Edit: Coronavirus has unveiled China's ugliest face</a></strong></p>

<p>"This is a tough decision, but it is essential to maintain public health - and public health precedes everything," Netanyahu said in a public statement.</p>

<p>Israeli researchers have been hard at work developing a vaccine. Ofir Akunis, Israel’s minister of science and technology, praised scientists at the Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL) who said they could have a vaccine ready in three weeks and ready for distribution in 90 days.</p>

<p>“Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough. I am confident that there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat,” Okunis said in response to the news.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-why-who-is-not-calling-coronavirus-a-pandemic-yet-284192">Wion Edit: Why WHO is not calling coronavirus a pandemic yet?</a></strong></p>

<p>Israel's 14-day quarantine is one of the more drastic responses to the spread of the novel coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19 by the WHO. Italy, which has been the most affected country in Europe, has turned their entire state into a 'red zone' and banned public gatherings, but they are dealing with over 9,000 reported cases and nearly 500 deaths.</p>

<p>Israel, thus far, has 42 reported cases of the coronavirus and no deaths.</p>

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Anyone arriving in Israel will need to go through a 14-day quarantine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced as part of an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Anyone arriving in Israel will need to go through a 14-day quarantine, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced as part of an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. PM Netanyahu, following the discussions: "After a day of complex discussions, we have made a decision: Whoever arrives in Israel from abroad will enter quarantine for 14 days. pic.twitter.com/AxrNZsddRn — PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 9, 2020 × The measure will apply immediately for all Israeli citizens returning to the country, and it will take effect for non-citizens on Thursday. Foreign nationals who cannot prove to officials they have the resources to self-quarantine for two weeks will not be allowed to enter the country. The measure will last for two weeks. Also Read: WION Edit: Coronavirus has unveiled China's ugliest face "This is a tough decision, but it is essential to maintain public health - and public health precedes everything," Netanyahu said in a public statement. Israeli researchers have been hard at work developing a vaccine. Ofir Akunis, Israel’s minister of science and technology, praised scientists at the Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL) who said they could have a vaccine ready in three weeks and ready for distribution in 90 days. “Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough. I am confident that there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat,” Okunis said in response to the news. Also Read: Wion Edit: Why WHO is not calling coronavirus a pandemic yet? Israel's 14-day quarantine is one of the more drastic responses to the spread of the novel coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19 by the WHO. Italy, which has been the most affected country in Europe, has turned their entire state into a 'red zone' and banned public gatherings, but they are dealing with over 9,000 reported cases and nearly 500 deaths. Israel, thus far, has 42 reported cases of the coronavirus and no deaths.

14 day ‘isolation’ if anyone enter the country: Israel

The director-general of the World Health Organization has warned governments that the continued international spread of the novel coronavirus is "not a drill" and will require significant action if public health authorities are to contain the deadly outbreak.

'This isn't a drill', says WHO to governments over COVID-19 outbreak

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