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

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, India confirms its first-ever death of COVID-19 from Karnataka

Congress Doctor Brian Monahan paints a worrying picture for the US. Doctor Brian estimates between 70 to 150 million Americans could get coronavirus.

Congress doctor paints a worrying picture for US | Coronavirus Outbreak

In Europe, Italy has been the worst affected due to the coronavirus outbreak. The country has reported 1,016 deaths with at least 15,113 affected due to the virus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Total infected toll leaps to 15,113 in Italy

India has announced multiple visa restrictions and updated its travel advisory for Indian citizens. The idea is to ensure that COVID-19 carriers do not enter the country. In this segment, know India's travel restrictions for Indian Nationals

Know India's travel restrictions for Indian Nationals | Coronavirus Outbreak

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped up the response to the coronavirus outbreak on March 12, moving to the so called "delay phase" which includes the option of more stringent measures designed to slow down the spread of the virus.

UK PM Boris Johnson steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

In this segment we question Telegraph's Asia correspondent Nicola Smith, how Taiwan kept coronavirus infection rate low despite it being in such close proximity to China.

How Taiwan kept coronavirus infection rate low | World News

Indian PM Narendra Modi has called for a joint South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) strategy to fight coronavirus outbreak. In a tweet, Modi said, "I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus."

Coronavirus Pandemic: PM Modi proposes SAARC cooperation to combat COVID-19

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?

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!

Taiwan sets example for others in tackling COVID-19! | WION Exclusive

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

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's detention has been revoked. He was in the house arrest since August 2019 under the Public Safety Act.

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah's detention revoked, was detained under Public Safety Act

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!

Watch today in WION Wallet: Boeing freezes new hiring, scrambles to curb fallout from the grounding of 737 max.

WION Wallet: Boeing freezes new hiring, scrambles to curb fallout from 737 max grounding

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

Watch today in WION Wallet: COVID-19 dominance on US auto sales, production is still normal.

WION Wallet: COVID-19 dominance on US auto sales, production still normal

Watch today in WION Wallet: In China, auto sales plunged by 79% last month which was the biggest ever monthly decline.

China: Auto sales plunged by 79% last month, the biggest ever monthly decline | WION Wallet

Watch today in WION Wallet: Sensex tanks 3000 points, Nifty hits the lower circuit.

WION Wallet: Sensex tanks 3000 points, Nifty hits the lower circuit | WION | World News

Watch today in WION Wallet: In India, a month left for the proper shift to BS-VI vehicle engine norms but the demand for BS-IV vehicles is still crawling.

India: A month left for proper shift to BS-VI norms, demand for BS-IV vehicles crawling

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!

India has suspended most visas issued to foreign nationals. What does this move mean for travellers, tourists, the diaspora and Indian citizens?

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: India quarantines itself

From the markets to the aviation and the hospitality sector - the Wuhan coronavirus could lead to losses worth trillions of dollars. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Global economy takes a hit

The Wuhan coronavirus has now reached more than 100 countries. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a wrap of the top 10 developments today.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: The top 10 developments on Thursday

An F-16 jet crashed into a jungle during a routine rehearsal for the upcoming Pakistan day parade. Wing Commander Nauman Akram lost his life.

Pakistan F-16 jet crashes during routine rehearsal

Turkish village Hasankeyf is sinking into the water due to rising water level. The village has stood on the banks of the Tigris river for 12,000 years. The rise in water level is due to the Ilisu dam project.

WION Dispatch: Turkish village submerging due to rising water level

As coronavirus fear grips the entire world more and more people are struggling to devise strategies to contain the virus.

WION Dispatch: Coronavirus fear grips the world

In this video, Elizabeth Schneider describes her experience of contracting and recovering from the coronavirus. She believes the disease at a house party in Seattle.

Video: American woman recovers from coronavirus | Covid-19 survivor

European Union leaders slammed the United States for imposing a unilateral travel ban for people coming from Europe for 30 days. EU presidents Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel in a written statement said that coronavirus is not limited to any continent and "requires cooperation rather than unilateral action".

Fineprint: Spain's equality minister tests positive for coronavirus

India is dealing with a rise in the number of coronavirus cases. The Indian health ministry on Thursday (March 12) urged people not to panic amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country as it confirmed 1,500 people placed under observation for coming in contact with 74 positive cases.

India: 74 people infected with coronavirus | Coronavirus Pandemic

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