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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.

Fever, cough, fear or myths — Indians are turning to e-doctors for all coronavirus ‘cures’

Himani Chandna -
As COVID-19 hits pandemic status, the use of virtual visits — through calls and chatting — has climbed across several online healthcare platforms.

Mass tests are vital to contain coronavirus spread in India, experts say after first death

Bhuma Shrivastava -
Mass testing in a densely populated country helps identify patients early, isolate them & curb mortality as well as slow down pathogen’s rate of transmission.

BCCI suspends IPL till 15 April due to coronavirus pandemic

PTI -
The suspension came after Delhi govt decision to not allow any sporting event in the capital, which is also home to the IPL's Delhi Capitals franchise.

SEBI says prepared to ‘take any action’ to deal with market volatility

PTI -
Indian stock market has been moving in tandem with other global markets due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus porn is becoming famous and revealing human stupidity once again

Bismee Taskin -
Making porn in deserted Wuhan may not be the best way to tell the world about the dangers of COVID-19, but it's still happening.

What is community transmission — how one can contract COVID-19 without travelling

Mohana Basu -
The health ministry has denied cases of community transmission in India which means those sick have only been infected by a known source.

All sports meets, including IPL, to be banned due to coronavirus threat: Manish Sisodia

PTI -
Addressing a press conference, Deputy Chief Minister said district magistrates have been asked to ensure that all directives pertaining to coronavirus are implemented.

IIT Delhi, DU, JNU, Jamia suspend classes, IIMs put off convocation as COVID-19 cases rise

Kritika Sharma -
With 74 COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country, five higher education institutions — JNU, DU, IIT, JMI and IP University — suspended classes till 31 March.

Iran’s mass graves can be seen from space, show coronavirus toll could be much higher

Kairvy Grewal -
Images and videos of the cemetery where the graves were being dug indicate that the Iranian government is trying to cover up the scale of the outbreak. 

Delhi govt. directs immediate shut down of public swimming pools amid coronavirus panic

PTI -
Delhi govt on 3 March had declared coronavirus an epidemic and shut all cinema halls, schools & colleges, except those where exams are scheduled till 31 March.
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