India's financial capital Mumbai on Thursday reported 1,567 coronavirus cases taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 52,445 surpassing China's Wuhan city where the virus first emerged.

Mumbai surpasses China's Wuhan in coronavirus cases as infections surge

Ursula von der Leyen, Scott Morrison and US Preisdent Donald Trump, these are leaders of three powerful blocs in world politics and, they all seem to agree on one thing - an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

After Australia & US, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen calls for probe into coronavirus

The demand to hold China accountable is now growing and Australia seems to be taking an aggressive stance. It has emerged as one of the most forceful critics of China.

Now, Australia calls for coronavirus probe in China with WHO's assistance

China has taken a combative approach towards lawsuits. It has rejected any and all demands for reparations. On the question of numbers, Beijing says it has been transparent.

China may have four times more COVID-19 cases than reported: Study

China's northeastern region bordering Russia has become the new focus of attention of authorities with fears of a second wave of coronavirus spreading in the country.

After Wuhan, fears of second coronavirus wave in China's northeast

There's talk of a second coronavirus wave in Beijing. In the Chinese capital's most high profile district, China's diplomatic and financial hub. Also Read: China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit It's the new high-risk zone at risk with 3.

Why Beijing's top district is a high-risk coronavirus zone

Coronavirus was first reported in late December 2019 in Wuhan's Hubei province in China. The deadly virus since then has infected more than 1.5 million people and led to over 90,000 deaths around the world, according to John Hopkins University coronavirus resource centre.

Report suggests coronavirus spread in Wuhan started earlier than China reported

The last 10 years of Indian media has been dominated with polarised debated focused on views and not on the ground report. The shift was visible in 2010 but became a norm by 2013.

Coronavirus impact: Return of civic journalism

6 million people in the United States have lost their jobs due to the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, France has requested $500 billion aid from G20 for African nations. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the big global developments for Thursday.

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As the death toll due to coronavirus continues to mount worldwide, a report said Chinese researchers have taken samples of bats around the Wuhan animal market which was allegedly responsible for the spread of COVID-19.

Chinese researchers in Wuhan collect bat samples to devise coronavirus cure

China’s coronavirus cases have gradually begun to subside, although it took three months to bring it under control. The virus which was first reported on December 31, has now spread to 120 countries.

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Conservative MP and junior health minister of UK, Nadine Dorries on Tuesday said that she has been tested positive for coronavirus. Dorries has taken all the advised precautions and has been self-isolating at home.

British health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus

Major airlines halted their air service to Italy as the country recorded 168 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the highest one-day toll. Also Read: Coronavirus curbed in Hubei province, says President Xi in Wuhan Italy is the worst affected country due to the virus with 10,149 infection cases reported and 631 deaths.

Italy on lockdown as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 outside China

What are the symptoms of the disease? Those who have been infected with coronavirus, suffer coughs, fever and breathing difficulties. The symptoms could take up to 14 days to appear.

Explained: Frequently asked questions about coronavirus

The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least $22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said Thursday.

Coronavirus epidemic to cost world tourism at least $22 billion: Global tourism body

The coronavirus outbreak originated in Wuhan. Now, it has escaped the barriers of borders to reach at least 47 countries. Every continent, except Antarctica, is now fighting the Wuhan virus.

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South Korea reported 161 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected patients in the country to 763, news agency Reuters reported quoting health authorities said on Monday.

Coronavirus: South Korea reports 161 new cases, bringing total number of infected to 763

The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, President Xi Jinping said Sunday.

Coronavirus is China's 'biggest health emergency': President Xi Jinping

South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing.

South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump

China is "deliberately delaying" permission for an Indian Air Force plane to coronavirus-hit Wuhan to supply relief materials and bring back more Indians from the city, official sources said on Saturday.

China delaying permission to India to send IAF plane to Wuhan: Sources

The World Health Organization warned Saturday that African health systems were ill-equipped to respond to the deadly coronavirus outbreak should cases start to proliferate on the continent.

WHO sounds alarm over Africa coronavirus preparedness

Thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have launched a coordinated effort to spread alarm about the new coronavirus, disrupting global efforts to fight the epidemic, US officials say.

Russia-linked disinformation campaign fueling coronavirus alarm: US

Streets were deserted and residents warned to keep out of an emergency room on Saturday in an Italian town placed under lockdown as a second death from coronavirus sparked fears throughout the region.

Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns

Children of China's frontline medical workers battling the deadly coronavirus will be awarded extra exam points when applying for schools and higher education, local officials said Tuesday.

Doctors' children in Coronavirus-hit Hubei province to get extra exam points