Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agarwal briefed the media on pandemic COVID-19 status across the country. Watch the video for more information.

Indian Health Ministry briefs media on Coronavirus status across the nation

Health Minister of India Harsh Vardhan spoke to the media on COVID-19 situation in the country. He urged that everyone needs to fight together in this crisis and must visit the website of the health ministry for accurate information.

Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan briefs media on Coronavirus

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths has been setup for positive COVID-19 patients. The early voting underway to reduce crowding.

South Korea: Early voting underway to reduce crowding as polls continue amid COVID-19 outbreak

The chief epidemiologist of France warns that obesity could be the Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk factor. The French chief epidemiologist asks obese to be careful.

French chief epidemiologist warns obesity could be COVID-19 risk factor, asks obese to be careful

EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak as 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.

EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths has been setup for positive COVID-19 patients.

South Korea head to polls amid COVID-19 outbreak, special polling booths for COVID-19 patients

The New York records deadliest day of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) with 799 new deaths. The United States of America is grappling through the toughest week of pandemic COVID-19.

US: New York records deadliest day of pandemic COVID-19 with 799 new deaths

The International Monetary Fund has made some dire predictions. The organisation says the world is staring at its worst recession in almost 100 years due to the coronavirus outbreak. tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus will unleash the worst recession since Great Depression

France has decided to extend its lockdown for the second time. Meanwhile, Thailand has launched testing services on mobiles. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the top developments from across the world for Thursday.

Gravitas: The biggest global developments for April 9 | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Pakistan government has pledged $3 million to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (SAARC) COVID-19 Emergency Fund. However, it has set a condition that the facility is administered by the Saarc secretariat. Pakistan is the last of SAARC's eight members to contribute to the fund. Watch report.

Pakistan government pledges $3 MN to SAARC COVID-19 Fund | Coronavirus Pandemic

A new report claims that State-owned Chinese companies are looking for investment opportunities in Europe. European countries fear hostile takeovers of businesses by China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Italy, Germany, and Spain are now tightening their foreign investment rules.

Gravitas: European nations fear hostile takeovers of businesses by China | Wuhan Coronavirus

A few weeks ago, A Chinese diplomat had floated the theory that the coronavirus originated in the US. Now, China has disowned this claim. Meanwhile, in the US, President Donald Trump has stopped calling the Coronavirus 'Chinese virus'. Has China struck a deal with the US? WION's Palki Sharma assesses.

Gravitas: Chinese official disowns U.S. military lab coronavirus conspiracy

Donald Trump is blaming the WHO for the evolving crisis in the United States. While the health body needs to be held accountable, is the U.S. President trying to evade responsibility for his faults? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Trump takes on the WHO | Wuhan Coronavirus

"I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it," Mr Trump later told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus on Wednesday.

Trump thanks India for lifting HCQ export ban

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak triggered a debate. Experts are split on whether or not a mask can defeat the coronavirus. What should you do? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the answer.

Gravitas: Should you wear a mask? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Amid global lockdowns, social media is seeing an uptick in its users. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a compilation of what people are doing to stay busy.

Gravitas: Social Media is keeping the world busy amid lockdown

Nature has unleashed its healing touch amid a nationwide lockdown in India. New Delhi has entered its 3rd week of clean air. The residents of Jalandhar woke up to the sight of the majestic Himalayas. WION's Palki Sharma gets you more.

Gravitas: Nature unleashes healing touch in India | Coronavirus Lockdown

Former Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee in an exclusive conversation spoke to WION. She has returned to NHS to work as a doctor and given up her crown. She decided to help the people when the nation and the entire world is dealing with coronavirus pandemic.

Former Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee returns to work as doctor amid coronavirus pandemic

Billions of people are living under some form on lockdown, with roughly half the planet confined to their homes as schools and businesses have closed in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus.

Italy, Spain & France remain worst-affected of Coronavirus

Dozens Of New York Firefighters Greeted Docs And Nurses With Applause, Cheers And Sirens In Emotional Scenes Exterior NYU Langone Kips Bay Hospital

New York firefighters pay tribute to medical personnel

US: Bernie Sanders exits Presidential race | US Elections | US News Bernie Sanders on Wednesday said some supporters may want him to “fight on to the last ballot cast at the Democratic convention.”

US: Bernie Sanders exits Presidential race

More people have now died from the coronavirus in New York City than perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

New York records deadliest day of pandemic

The US has been hit the hardest in terms of the figures reported. WION correspondent form New York tells you how the country is dealing with the crisis. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: US highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

US President Donald Trump has zeroed in on the World Health Organization (WHO) as a new target for blame as the coronavirus pandemic grips the United States.

WHO reacts to Trump's 'China-Centric' jibe

The Supreme Court of India has directed all state governments to ensure the free testing of all coronavirus patients in private labs and hospitals. The court said that the current charges kept at Rs.4500 are beyond the reach of the poor.

Supreme Court of India directs government to ensure free coronavirus tests

In its efforts to provide protection equipment to the police personnel fighting the COVID-19 across Jammu and Kashmir. Police have directed its welfare centres to make masks and gowns out of locally procured clothing. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Handmade masks for police personnel in Jammu and Kashmir

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session on Thursday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the powerful UN organ is holding a meeting on coronavirus that has killed more than 74,000 people

UNSC to discuss coronavirus pandemic: Will there be a UNSC resolution?

Pakistan has boycotted India led SAARC meet on the coronavirus crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the video conference of all the SAARC member nations to discuss the remedy for the coronavirus outbreak in the SAARC nations.

SAARC meet: Pakistan engages in petty politics amid coronavirus crisis

More than 1,900 Americans died between Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least 12,893

US: Highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

The United Kingdom recorded the highest single-day death toll as the weather improved in the country and people start coming out of their houses, not following social distancing. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UK records highest single-day death toll

Europe continues to be the worse affected continent over 60,000 deaths. Europe's death toll count equal to 70% of the whole world. Watch report:

Europe grapples with coronavirus pandemic: More than 60,000 deaths

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