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Scientists are specifically looking at how humidity, temperature and UV light affects the virus

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Striking reduction has also been observed Italy, which has been locked down to fight spread of novel coronavirus

King Salman orders a curfew from 7pm to 6am for 21 days to slow the spread of the virus

The Taliban had previously refused to speak to the Afghan government until all prisoners were released

Almost 340,000 people have been infected by coronavirus across the world and more than 14,500 have died

Decision comes days after 2,700 passengers disembarked from the Ruby Princess cruise ship in Sydney harbour

Ecuador has the region's second-greatest number of deaths after Brazil's 18

His visit is being watched closely for clues to whether it can resolve the weeks-long political deadlock

Visit comes a day after the Afghan government and the Taliban held their first discussion on prisoner exchanges

Iranian FM Javad Zarif appreciates Pakistan’s reaffirmation of support and solidarity, says FO

Chinese FM spokesperson thanks PM Imran, Gen Qamar for asking Pakistanis to follow Chinese experience

We need to find those who have the virus, and isolate them, says Mike Ryan

More than 1,028 new cases in past 24 hours mean a total of 21,638 people have now tested positive for virus in Iran

Gulf state reports total of 176 cases of COVID-19 so far

High commissions in Malaysia and Thailand come to aid of Pakistani nationals stranded at airports

Says Iran has the capability to overcome any kind of crisis, challenge

Putin offers his support in the form of mobile disinfection vehicles, specialists

After President Fernandez receive a message from the mother of a 7-year old boy who had recently lost his first tooth

Government acquired more than 640,000 testing devices, said that number could quickly reach a million

With more than 274,800 people infected and 11,389 dead

The new cases follow 12 others confirmed at the medical center, including nurses and doctors

In the letter, Trump said he was impressed by the North Korean leader’s efforts to defend his people from the virus

Malaysian govt is yet to trace 4,000 of the 14,500 Malaysian residents who attended

Singapore reported its first fatality from the virus on Saturday and has confirmed 432 cases of the infection

Supermarkets, pharmacies will remain open and essential public services including transport will be ensured

China has drastically reduced the number of reported domestically transmitted cases

State leaders urge citizens not to rush to villages, avoid crowding trains and buses to prevent the virus spread

Sex should be avoided for 7 days if partner shows symptoms of having a cough or fever, says professor Paul Hunter

Messaging service will provide latest news and information on coronavirus including details on symptoms

Confirmation of 4 positive cases in the region rings alarm bells, with access to high-speed internet still restricted

President Rouhani expects coronavirus restrictions to ease within three weeks

Anyone violating the curfew can be jailed up to a year, says army

Country reports 89 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing its tally to 411

Bennett predicts that the pandemic may be over in a month or two, or may take a little longer

Ummayad Mosque in Damascus closed for the first recorded time in over a thousand years

Hypersonic weapons can take missile warfare, particularly nuclear warfare to a new and frightening level

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