81 confirmed coronavirus cases in India so far: Union Health Ministry

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that so far 81 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in India out of which 64 are Indians, and the rest are foreign nationals. Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Ministry, while briefing media here, said: “Till now, there are 81 […]

Coronavirus: ISL 2019-20 Final to be held behind closed doors

With growing concerns over coronavirus in the country, the finals of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20, scheduled to be played on Saturday between Chennaiyin FC and ATK at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, will be held behind closed doors in public interest and for the safety and health of the fans. In […]

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau has been tested positive for novel Coronavirus and is currently placed under isolation. According to officials, Sophie has shown mild symptoms and will be kept in isolation for 14 days. Health officials will reach out to those who’ve been in contact with her as necessary, the Prime […]

India’s first coronavirus death confirmed in Karnataka

India on Thursday reported its first confirmed case of death due to the novel coronavirus. A 76-year-old man from Kalaburagi in Karnataka, who was a suspected COVID-19 patient, has been confirmed as the first coronavirus related fatality in the country. In an official notification, a senior health official of the Karnataka government Dr Suresh Shastri […]

Cristiano Ronaldo quarantined after Juventus teammate tests positive for coronavirus

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is in quarantine in his Madeira home after Juventus team-mate Daniele Rugani tested positive for Coronavirus. The Portuguese star flew home to visit his mother, who recently suffered a stroke, before the news broke. Cristiano Ronaldo and Daniele Rugani played together in their recent game against Inter Milan in Serie A. […]

Total confirmed cases of coronavirus rise to 73 in India

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has confirmed 73 novel coronavirus cases across India. The government has issued Helpline Number and Helpline Email ID for addressing COVID-19 concerns. The World Health Organization has termed the new coronavirus outbreak a “pandemic”. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also directed that all workshops, seminars […]

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, have both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia. In a statement posted to instagram, Hanks said that he and Wilson, who are both 63, were tested in Australia, where he is working on a film, after they felt tired and achy with slight fevers. The Oscar-winning […]

India suspends all visas till April 15 amid coronavirus concerns

The Central government on Wednesday announced the suspension of all visas to India till April 15, as part of the measures to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. The suspension, which will come into effect on March 13 at the port of departure, excludes diplomatic, official, United Nations or international organisations, employment, and project visas, […]

62 positive cases of Coronavirus in India; J&K reports first case

India’s count of coronavirus cases rose to 62 with new positive cases, 8 from Kerala, 5 from Maharashtra, 4 from Karnataka and 1 from Jammu & Kashmir. A Pune couple, their daughter, one of their co-travellers from a group of 40 on a Dubai trip, and the cab driver who drove the family from Mumbai […]