Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday that they will work together to create contact tracing technology that aims to slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing users to opt into logging other phones they have been near.

Apple, Google join hands to tackle COVID-19

Turkey govt imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces. In Turkey 47,000 people are infected so far & 1000 people died of COVID-19 crisis.

Turkey imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces; 47,000 people infected of COVID-19

Pakistani nationals protest in Dubai as more than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in United Arab Emirates. Stranded Pakistani nationals beg authorities to take them home.

Pak Nationals protest in Dubai, More than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in UAE

The scientists across the world unite in fight with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Hundreds of clinical trials for COVID-19 are underway. Serum institute of India also joined hands with U.S. pharma major.

Scientists across the world unite in fight against coronavirus, hundreds of clinical trials underway

The Chinese government has issued a new draft list of livestock that can be farmed for meat in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

China issues draft list of livestock that can be farmed for meat

Activists in Latin America are scrambling to house and feed animals abandoned by owners who misguidedly fear their pets will infect them with the coronavirus or who are unable to feed animals amid lockdowns that have caused increased unemployment.

Coronavirus Outbreak: People abandoning pets due to fake news and misinformation

In this segment of WION Good News First, we get you to the story of a couple who got married in the times of lockdown.

WION Good News First: Love in the times of lockdown!

Globally, there is a ray of hope that with the arrival of summers, the intensity of novel coronavirus would likely to fall. However, US's top researchers at the National Academy of Sciences have warned otherwise. A report released by the National Academy of Sciences has said that the hot weather in the summers would not help to contain the spread of COVID-19. The findings remain inconclusive, but, the report says so far, there is no evidence, that suggests the link of spread with higher temperatures.

Study: Higher temperature would not help to contain the spread of COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care, where he had spent the three previous days for treatment against coronavirus, his Downing Street office said. This is not the first time when a British leader is out of action during a time of crisis. Watch our report to know more.

Boris Johnson not the 1st UK PM to be incapacitated | WION Ground Report

A report by News Week (New York based magazine) claimed that more than 150 military bases of United States of America have been infected of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which has halted military training.

Report: More than 150 US military bases infected of COVID-19, infection halts training

In Russia, Moscow introduces the pass system to stopt the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country. Russia has reported more than 13,500 positive cases so far.

Russia: Moscow introduces pass system to stop coronavirus spread

In United States of America, six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Billion which is 8% up from last year. The tax payments due have been delayed until July 15.

US: Six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Bn, 8% up from last year

COVID-19 Crisis: The central government to take decision on lockdown extension after 14th April soon. India has reported 7,400 positive cases and 239 deaths so far.

India: Central Govt to take decision on lockdown extension soon, over 7,400 cases reported so far

Reports claimed that the United States of America may see the spike in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases if lockdown lifted after the planned 30 days.

Reports: US may see spike in COVID-19 cases if lockdown lifted after planned 30 days

Sources told WION that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering on extension of lockdown in India after having an important video conferencing with states & UT's Chief Ministers.

Source: PM Modi considering lockdown extension in India, after video conferencing with Chief Ministers

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

U.S. coronavirus cases topped 500,000 on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, although there are signs that Americans staying home was helping to curb new infections. Nearly 2,108 people lost their lives in US due to COVID-19 in last 24 hours.

Coronavirus Outbreak: US records rise of more than 130,000 cases in 5 days

New York accounts for one third of all coronavirus fatalities in the United States. What has made New York a virus hotspot in the United States? Watch our report to know more.

What made New York vulnerable to COVID-19

Coronavirus Outbreak: US records its highest daily death toll

In Spain and France the fatality rate is 10%, In Italy and UK it is about 12% while in Germany it is just 2%. How has Germany achieved this? Watch this video to know.

Coronavirus Pandemic: The reason behind Germany's low fatality rate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding meeting with the chief ministers of the states and Union Territories (UTs). The meeting is centered on the extension of lockdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned a homemade face mask during his meeting with state chief ministers today. Many other ministers were also seen wearing masks during the meeting.

PM Modi holds virtual meeting with Chief Ministers over extension of lockdown

Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Europe is the continent which records around 70% of the worldwide death of COVID-19.

Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of COVID-19

The oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi has recovered from pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Ada is the only woman in the world who survived of 2 pandemics as she also survived of Spanish Flu in 1918.

Oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi recovers from COVID-19, only woman survived of 2 pandemics

The positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) surged in Chicago's Cook County jail. Along with prisoners 172 members tested positive as well for COVID-19.

US: Coronavirus cases continue to surge in Chicago's Cook County jail, 172 members test positive too

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