In this segment of WION, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has explained the nuances of the spread of the coronavirus.

Today Tonight: WHO Chief Scientist tells how to be safe from coronavirus

How deadly is the Wuhan coronavirus? Do face masks help? Do we have a cure yet? This report answers five frequently asked questions on the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions

The World Health Organisation has said that a shortage of the personal protective equipment is endangering health workers. This report tells you how the world is fighting the Wuhan Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: How is the world fighting this outbreak

India has recorded its biggest jump in Wuhan coronavirus cases. There are now 29 confirmed cases. A Paytm employee has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. This report brings you the latest updates.

Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus: India records its biggest jump in cases

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said that there are a total of 28 coronavirus cases in India; one in Delhi, six in Agra, 16 Italian tourists and their Indian driver, one in Telangana and three in Kerala.

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Iran on March 3 announced that 92 people have died from coronavirus. Several Iranian officials have also been infected with the coronavirus and one senior official died from an infection on March 2.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the mortality rate due to coronavirus is 3.4%. The coronavirus mortality rate is low, it depends upon various factors. The experts have predicted that the mortality rate will decrease further.

WHO: Coronavirus mortality rate estimated at 3.4%

After the coronavirus outbreak, the world is staring at the biggest economic slowdown since the 2008 financial crisis. The impact of coronavirus on the world economy is quite visible now.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Biggest economic slowdown since 2008 financial crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 3 said that coronavirus would not stop him greeting people with a handshake, adding that he had shaken the hands of everyone he met at a hospital where infected patients were being treated. He said, 'we cannot be sure of is what proportion of the population can get infected. Now, it will not go above 80%, so for planning purposes, of course, we go up to the highest rate that it reasonably could.'

Coronavirus Outbreak: Is UK prepared to fight coronavirus?

Health minister Harsh Vardhan has said that more than 25 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in India. Later giving a breakup of those who tested positive for the virus, the minister said out of the total 28 COVID-19 cases in India, one person was from Delhi, six of his relatives in Agra, 16 Italians and their Indian driver, one in Telangana and the three earlier cases in Kerala.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan: 28 positive coronavirus cases in India

India's Health Minister Harsh Vardhan PC on Coronavirus, 28 people infected

Coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of abating in the United States. The death toll has risen to 9 all of which is in the state of Washington. More than 100 people are currently infected across the United States. Watch report:

Over 100 infected with Covid-19 in US, Trump donates half of his salary for Covid-19

As the coronavirus fear spreads across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted that he would not participate in this year's Holi celebrations to avoid mass gatherings. "Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme," Modi wrote on social networking site Twitter.

PM Modi to stay away from 'Holi Milan' events amid coronavirus fear

On 2 March, Tuesday, PM Modi tweeted through his social media account that he is thinking of giving up his all social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.

PM Modi to give up social media accounts?

Did you know that Adolf Hitler, the man behind one of the worst genocides in history, the dictator was responsible for the Holocaust which led to the deaths, rapes and torture of millions of Jews? Hitler at some time of his early years was hoping to be a composer. Watch report to know more:

Hitler's opera composition on displayed in Austria, Objects collected by August Kubizek

Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday, with many holding online services instead, as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings as 586 new coronavirus infections took the tally to 3,736 cases.

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Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. The United States has now got the first fatality due to coronavirus. The 50-year-old man had health conditions which aggravated condition, the man had no contact with anyone who had travelled to the virus hit nations.

Coronavirus kills 50-year-old man in Washington

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. Watch WION's report to know what life looks like in China now.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What life looks like in China

Iran continues to face global criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. A report published by BBC's Persian wing claims that the actual death toll in the country could be as high as 210. This is six times higher than what the government in Iran reported.

Report claims coronavirus death toll in Iran to be 210

The Huddle: Conversations for change | WION Live | WION News A conclave with leaders across politics, business, academics, sports, and the arts!

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Germany's Top Court has overturned a ban on assisted suicide. The move has triggered a new debate over assisted dying. This report tells you more

Gravitas: Germany repeals ban on assisted suicide

India has successfully completed two rescue missions. Over 200 people have been brought back from two hotspots of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak, India evacuates over 200 people

An attempt by supporters of Mahathir Mohamad to grab power in Malaysia has failed. Now, the parliament gets to decide who will be Malaysia's next Prime Minister. This report tells you more.

Gravitas:  A power struggle in Malaysia

Major events around the world are being cancelled due to rising cases of the coronavirus. The carnival in Nice was cut short. Several sporting events have been cancelled. This report has more details.

Gravitas: Coronavirus spread impacts major global events

After two decades of conflict, The Trump administration will sign a peace deal with the Taliban on Saturday. But why has the Afghan govt been left out of the talks? Do the people in Afghanistan trust the US lead peace process? Watch this special report.

Gravitas: Afghan Peace Deal, can the Taliban be trusted?

Floods have crippled much of Indonesia's capital Jakarta. Experts say that Jakarta is now sinking at an alarming rate. This report has more details.

Gravitas: Indonesia's sinking capital, thousands caught in floods in Jakarta

In less than 24 hours, the United States and Taliban will sign a peace deal. Will the agreement bring peace in Afghanistan? This report tells you all that you need to know about the peace deal.

Gravitas: US-Taliban to sign Afghanistan peace deal

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