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Epidemiologists estimate the novel virus can infect half the world population in a month if not contained

Hospitals have been told to ramp down elective surgeries, non-urgent treatment

Singapore has so far confirmed 385 cases of the infection

With more than 1,300 coronavirus infections detected in the Gulf region

Turkmenistan has reported no cases of the pandemic

Pubs, restaurants, theaters, nightclubs, cinemas and gyms have been asked to stay shut indefinitely

North Korea fired two projectiles that appeared to be short-range ballistic missiles

Virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy

Country has 900 confirmed cases and at least 11 deaths

Country has 158 confirmed cases of the virus

Country reeled from its worst single-day toll with more than 600 deaths, worldwide fatalities swept past 11,000

However neither Trump nor Pence have had close contact with the individual says official

Bans entry for foreigners arriving from many countries hit by the virus

Yoon asks the public for continued voluntary efforts at social distancing

Officials relax restrictions as locally transmitted cases continue to reduce

AJK president condemns promulgation of 37 new laws in Occupied Kashmir

The South Asian country has so far confirmed 59 coronavirus patients while over 230 are under observation

Nearly half of cases experience digestive system problems as well as respiratory, say experts from Binzhou University

Health experts say such practices are only effective when applied properly and can even be harmful if used incorrectly

Armed with a loudspeaker, drone reminding citizens of the government’s confinement order

Indian foreign ministry tried to twist remarks of Dr Zafar about Occupied Kashmir lockdown, says FO

Head of WFP, former Governor of South Carolina David Beasley says he is in good spirits, with light symptoms

Argentina has so far registered 128 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with three deaths

The exchange marks an escalation in the bitter war of words between China and the US over the past week

Research shows limited nuclear war between India, Pakistan will impact food security for billions worldwide

Govts have pledged hundreds of billions to help virus-hit firms limp along

China’s jobless rate rose to a record high of 6.2 per cent in February

People suspected of infection being tracked using their mobile phones and personal data to help enforce quarantines

Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far

One of the deadliest attacks since the US signed a withdrawal deal with the Taliban last month

Mosque caretaker says extra cleaning, more soap was provided

3,000 people had been tested for the virus in Finland, resulting in around 400 confirmed cases

Virus has infected more than 245,000 people worldwide, and led to over 10,000 deaths

Asks world leaders to show utmost compassion in these difficult times

Airbus is working across the process to provide its 3D technology and facilities

Asks them to be calm and patient

After consulting medical experts, it has been determined that the term 'Chinese virus' is considered inaccurate

Process might only yield something for broader use in the next 12-18 months

After cases linked to a gathering in Kuala Lumpur attended by 16,000 people jumped across Southeast Asia

Global death toll has risen to over 9,000 with more than 217,000 confirmed infections

Iran's Supreme Leader also denies rumours of coronavirus infection

70 per cent of Americans believe the Covid-19 outbreak is a major threat to the nation's economy

Turkey has taken steps to contain the virus by closing cafes, banning mass prayers, halting flights to 20 countries

The new coronavirus is ’80 per cent identical’ to the 2002-3 SARS, says the Structural Biochemistry professor

Experts say there is no evidence the virus can be treated via heat

Around 1,000 Californians have tested positive

The third taken up by Congress since the coronavirus erupted in the country with death toll exceeding 150

China has intensified measures to guard against infections arriving from abroad as the coronavirus spread worldwide

Ministers to discuss outbreak in their countries, ways to prevent further spread of the virus

This decision comes as nations around the world seal their borders, ban travel to stop the virus’ spread