Globally, more than 95,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease, with the vast majority in China, 3,015 deaths in China and 267 deaths worldwide, many in Italy and Iran. The UK and Switzerland confirm the first death of the virus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Global death toll reaches 3,352, UK & Switzerland confirms first death

OPEC holds crunch talks with its allies on Friday after the group told Russia and others it wanted an additional 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil cuts until the end of 2020, saying a big move was needed to deal with the impact of coronavirus.

Big blow to oil industry due to Covid-19 outbreak, OPEC announces massive output cuts

The deaths of Coronavirus in the United States reaches 14. The White House also acknowledges that the US lacks enough test kits.

Deaths of Coronavirus in US reaches 14, US acknowledges lacks enough test kits

Twitter has recently banned the use of dehumanizing language against the sick people as Coronavirus outbreak worsens. Twitter has revised its rules amid Coronavirus outbreak.

Twitter bans use of dehumanizing language against sick people as Coronavirus outbreak worsens

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Pakistan has still not been able to get back its civilians from China's Wuhan. Even, Islamabad High court chief justice refused to do anything and adjourned the court till March 13.

Pak still not been able to get back it's civilians from China's Wuhan

Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus the death toll in Iran has crossed the 100 mark and reached 107. In the last 24 hours, there were 591 cases were reported. Watch report:

107 people dead due to Coronavirus in Iran, Schools & Universities shut

There are close to about 97,000 people who are being affected due to the novel coronavirus infection. The epidemic has taken around 3,300 lives around the world. China in the last 24 hours has reported 143 new cases. Watch report:

Coronavirus global death toll leaps to 3,352

Yes Bank, India’s fifth-largest private sector lender, was placed under a moratorium with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) taking over from its board for 30 days and imposing limits on withdrawals to protect depositors. The central bank said, was necessary because of a serious deterioration in Yes Bank’s financial position and that it would swiftly work on a revival plan.

Government places Yes Bank placed under moratorium

The spike in the cases of the novel coronavirus in India has now prompted concerns. India has identified 30 infections due to the deadly coronavirus. As the global infection topped 95,000 leaving more than 3,200 dead. Watch report:

Spike in novel coronavirus cases in India

With the novel coronavirus quickly spreading worldwide all the countries should avoid cover-up mentality and establish a coordinator response team and find a balance between personal liberty and restrictive measures to tackle the challenges. Our next report tells you more:

Cover-up mentality proved to be the worst factor in China, Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has claimed that cash contaminated with the coronavirus may be contributing to the global outbreak that continues to sweep from country to country. Watch report:

World Health Organization warns banknotes may be spreading coronavirus

Palestinian tourism ministry says 'West Bank’s Nativity Church to close until further notice amid coronavirus fears.'

Coronavirus Outbreak: West Bank's church of nativity shut, Palestinian tourism industry faces burnt

The Reserve Bank of India’s has decided to put a moratorium on Yes Bank on Thursday for a period of thirty days. Withdrawals by depositors have been restricted, and mutual funds have begun writing off the value of the Yes Bank debt securities they hold. Watch report:

WION Wallet: RBI moves to restructure YES Bank by placing it under moratorium | Yes Bank Moratorium

German airline giant Lufthansa said Wednesday it would ground 150 of its more than 750 planes worldwide, days after announcing a slimmed-down timetable over the effects of the novel coronavirus. Watch report:

WION Wallet: Lufthansa to ground 150 planes worldwide

British regional airlines Fly Bay has entered to bankruptcy as the struggling carriers failed to extend the plunging travel demand caused by coronavirus. The airlines said that all flights have been hounded and the UK business has seized trading. Watch report:

WION Wallet: British carrier FlyBe enters bankruptcy amid coronavirus crisis

One more coronavirus case has been confirmed in India's capital Delhi. The patient (resident of Uttam Nagar) has been confirmed with the virus taking the total number of positive cases in the country to 31. The patient has travel history from Thailand & Malaysia.

One more Coronavirus case confirmed in New Delhi

The global coronavirus outbreak has now forced the closure of religious sites across the world. The Church of Nativity in West Bank has been shut down and foreign tourists have been banned from all West Bank hotels for two weeks. Watch report:

Coronavirus outbreak forces closure of religious sites

Coronavirus cases in India have prompted concerns that the world's second-most populated country could face its outbreak. WION spoke ITBP spokesperson Vivek Pandey for more on this. Watch report:

15 Italians heavily loaded with Covid-19 virus, says ITBP spokesperson Vivek Pandey

As odds of the global recession rises the government and central banks around the world are racing to restore the economic damage from the spread of the novel coronavirus. The death toll has already landed hard on the jittery financial markets. Watch report:

Global stocks plunge on coronavirus fears

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan visits the Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to take stock of preparedness amid Coronavirus outbreak as another man from Delhi tests positive and the number of cases jumps to 31.

Health Minister visits Delhi IGI Airport to take stock of preparedness amid Coronavirus outbreak

Senior journalist and broadcaster Reham Khan on WION's Global Summit 2020 slammed the United States over hypocrisy towards Pakistan.

Fineprint: Reham Khan blames US for being behind military operations in Pakistan

Parents of Indian students stuck in Iran are appealing to the government of India to evacuate them immediately. parents whose children are in Iran are facing a shortage of medical supplies and food. Watch report:

Over 300 students stuck in Iran, Parents appeal MEA to evacuate

Italy on March 04 closed all schools and universities until March 15 as the number of deaths from the new coronavirus in the Mediterranean country hit more than 100. Watch report

Coronavirus kills more than 100 in Italy, Schools and colleges shut

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Coronavirus has resurfaced in India and presently there 26 cases of infection in the country. The latest infection case is that of Paytm employee in Gurugram, which has now been tested positive of the virus. Watch report:

Coronavirus resurfaces in India: 29 cases, 26 confirmed, 3 cured

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Reham Khan slams US over hypocrisy towards Pakistan | WION Global Summit 2020

At WION's third edition of Global Summit in Dubai, BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav talked on upgraded relations between US and India.

BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav on US-India relations | WION Global Summit 2020

At WION's third edition of Global Summit in Dubai, BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav slammed the countries commenting on India's internal issue.

Ram Madhav: Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India | WION Global Summit 2020

Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik said that India defines neighbourhood welfare as one of the prime objectives of its foreign policy. He added, 'Kashmir issue is misunderstood by a lot of people around the world. Kashmir has been with us for the last so many years. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is not an integral part of India. Whether the world supports it or not it will remain an integral part of India.'

Indian Air Chief Marshal on India's neighbourhood first policy | WION Global Summit 2020

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