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Coronavirus Pandemic: DGCA extends ban on international flights till April 14
The total number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 724 today. More than 85 cases were reported from the various parts of the country on Thursday — highest official single-day count so far. Out of the total patients, 677 are Indians and 47 are foreign nationals.
Coronavirus cases rising, but rate is relatively stable: Health ministry
The total number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 724 today. More than 85 cases were reported from the various parts of the country on Thursday — highest official single-day count so far. Out of the total patients, 677 are Indians and 47 are foreign nationals.
U.S. has most coronavirus cases in world, next wave aimed at Louisiana
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits last week soared to a record of nearly 3.28 million – almost five times the previous weekly peak of 695,000 during the 1982 recession.
Insurance for pandemics would require state help: British trade body
UK travel insurers will pay out a record 275 million pounds ($341.30 million) in coronavirus claims, the ABI added in its response to the committee.
Clear we have entered recession: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Over 80 countries, mostly of low incomes, have already have requested emergency aid from the International Monetary Fund, she said.
Coronavirus cases top half a million, protective gear lacking – WHO
Tedros, without giving specifics, thanked “various national organisations” that had provided what he called critical cyber intelligence after a rise in online scams and cyber attacks on the U.N. agency and on himself,Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general
Caronavirus Pandemic:Elderly, differently-abled to get 3 months’ pension in advance
The Centre has decided to give three months pension in advance to all the 2.98-crore beneficiaries by the first week of April, according to the officials.
As per the NSAP, Rs 200 per month is given to senior citizens from 60-79 years of age and Rs 500 per month to 80 years and above.
Climate and Pandemics
Dr. Sousounis has highlights his observations of climate on historical pandemic outbreaks. He also discusses how climate, if not climate change, may affect the outcome of COVID-19 and future public health crisis’s
Coronavirus cases rise to 873 in India, highest single-day jump in number of cases
New Delh: The number of COVID-19 cases climbed to 873 in India on Saturday with the death toll rising to 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. While, the US surpassed China in Covid-19 cases, global infections have crossed 597,267 mark. As many as...
Maha govt mulls insurance for staff treating COVID-19 patients
In a Facebook live, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said apart from the insurance cover, the government also plans to give monetary incentive to the staff.