TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

Workplaces in Mumbai, Pune shut till 31 March, govt offices to operate with 25% attendance

PTI - March 20, 2020

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said only essential services will remain open which include food, milk & medicines. The state so far has 52 positive coronavirus cases.

Singer Kanika Kapoor tests COVID-19 positive, had partied with Vasundhara Raje & MP Dushyant

Revathi Krishnan - March 20, 2020

BJP MP Dushyant Singh and his mother Vasundhara Raje have gone into self-quarantine after attending a party hosted by Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor.

UK vaccine trials to a supercomputer taking on virus — top 5 developments on COVID-19 front

Mohana Basu - March 20, 2020

From new research on coronavirus to how other countries are coping with the pandemic, ThePrint brings you the top developments from across the world.

China’s coronavirus response has made the world confront grim realities of its leadership

Samir Saran - March 20, 2020

As the world drifts towards isolationism for survival, there couldn't be a more grim start to a decade that will be defined by China’s amoral leadership.

These 5 anti-viral drugs and therapies could help treat COVID-19

Himani Chandna - March 20, 2020

Researchers and pharmaceutical giants across the world are scrambling to find a cure for coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic.

Tharoor, Shehla Rashid support PM’s ‘janata curfew’, Chidambaram’s grudging okay

Yimkumla Longkumer - March 20, 2020

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Chidambaram, Tharoor lead Congress support for PM’s COVID-19 speech, but with a caveat

Aneesha Bedi - March 20, 2020

While former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has yet to react to the PM’s address, many of his party colleagues offered support to his ‘call for solidarity’.

India’s way to combat COVID-19 can’t be compared with China: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

PTI - March 20, 2020

Reddy said China has been successful in containing the disease to some extent because of its military system, which can force people into social distancing.

Delhi govt orders closure of malls, exempts grocery, pharmacy stores in view of COVID-19

PTI - March 20, 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal also said all non-essential staff are being directed to work from home while all permanent and contractual employees will be paid for this period.

Disney+ delays Indian debut after IPL postponement due to coronavirus

P. R. Sanjai - March 20, 2020

Walt Disney chairman Bob Iger had earlier announced that the Disney streaming service would be launched in India the same day IPL was set to start.

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