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.

Coronavirus pandemic and India’s quarantine spreads panic across front pages

Taran Deol - 12 March, 2020

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Thank God coronavirus didn’t start in India, it lacks China’s grit: Ex-Goldman Sachs chief

Taran Deol - 12 March, 2020

Speaking on CNBC show, former Goldman Sachs chief Jim O’Neill says there was no way Indian govt could have reacted to the coronavirus outbreak the way the Chinese have.

Air India temporarily suspends flights to Rome, Milan, Seoul over coronavirus outbreak

PTI - 12 March, 2020

The announcement came after govt declared suspension of all visas, barring few categories such as diplomatic and employment, till April 15.

Sensex sinks over 2,700 points, Nifty gives up 9700 amid global selloff, coronavirus pandemic

PTI - 12 March, 2020

Tata Steel was the top loser, tanking up to 9 per cent, followed by ONGC, SBI, Titan, Axis Bank, M&M, UltraTech Cement, L&T and Reliance Industries.

MEA appoints COVID Coordinator to streamline global efforts on coronavirus

Nayanima Basu - 12 March, 2020

MEA has appointed Dammu Ravi as an additional secretary to coordinate measures taken by the ministry regarding coronavirus and handle it at a global level.

Coronavirus couldn’t have come at a worse time for Boeing as it battles 737 Max crisis

Brooke Sutherland - 12 March, 2020

As coronavirus outbreak slashes demand for travel & sparks a raft of cancelled flights, the last thing carriers are going to want right now is extra capacity.

Oil plummets further after Trump suspends travel from Europe to US

Elizabeth Low - 12 March, 2020

Brent crude for May delivery fell 5.3% to $33.88 a barrel after Trump said US would suspend all travel from Europe for next 30 days.

Tom Hanks and wife Rita test positive for coronavirus in Australia

Shirley Zhao - 12 March, 2020

The couple had body aches and fatigue, among other symptoms, the ‘Forrest Gump’ star tweeted on Thursday.

Govt cancels visas except diplomatic, employment ones until 15 April amid coronavirus outbreak

PTI - 11 March, 2020

The move will come into effect from 1200GMT 13 March. All travellers arriving from China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain & Germany after 15 February will be quarantined for 14 days.

83 quarantined in Army facility in Manesar after returning from coronavirus-hit Italy

PTI - 11 March, 2020

The evacuees will be monitored for two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members, to watch for any signs of infection.

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