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COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk lessons in a complex, inter-connected world
Today’s interconnected world is an evolving system, and disastrous...
Populous Chinese province kicks off disaster insurance trials
The cities are encouraged to boost insurance coverage as much as...
Coronavirus outbreak could cost global economy up to $2 trillion UNCTAD
A preliminary downside scenario sees a USD 2 trillion shortfall in global income with a USD 220 billion hit to developing countries (excluding China). The most badly affected economies in this scenario will be oil-exporting countries, but also other commodity exporters, which stand to lose more than one percentage point of growth, as well as those with strong trade linkages to the initially shocked economies.
Sensex plunges1,942 points on deepening virus fears,investors lose Rs 7 lakh crore on Monday
Global share markets tumbled on Monday, with the MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan losing 3.7% in its worst day since 2015. The Nifty banking index was down 3.7%, hitting its lowest since September.
Coronavirus: Over 3800 dead, more than 110,000 infected in 100 countries
Governments are scrambling to respond to the outbreak with countries across Europe cancelling public gatherings, restricting attendances at sporting events and closing schools — following similar measures in China and other Asian nations.
Threat of Coronavirus pandemic ‘has become very real’: WHO Chief
Four countries account for 93% of the nearly 110,000 cases worldwide, Tedros said. “We are encouraged that Italy is taking aggressive measures to contain its epidemic and we hope that those measures prove effective in the coming days,” he added.
Facebook to ban face mask ads to prevent exploiting of coronavirus fears
Facebook noted that it previously announced a ban on ads that make claims about the health benefits of a particular product or guaranteed that a product will prevent someone from contracting the disease.
Coronavirus: Italy to quarantine Milan, Venice and other regions
The Italian government is planning to quarantine the entire Lombardy region around Milan to limit the spread of the coronavirus as well as areas around and including Venice and the northern cities of Parma and Rimini, Italian media has reported. A draft of the...
Drinking alcohol will not protect you from Covid-19, says WHO
“Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations,” the WHO said.
The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water, according to the organisation.
Coronavirus outbreak: Five more people from Kerala test positive for Covid-19
All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night. Earlier, India’s first three positive cases had been reported from the state
Coronavirus in US: New York declares state of emergency
The governor’s announcement came as concerns about the outbreak grew in New York City, which has 12 confirmed cases, up from six that were disclosed as of Friday. The epicenter in New York state continues to be just north of the city, in Westchester County, where there are 70 cases in total.
Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises, health official warns
More than half of the 50 U.S. states have reported cases, including the first cases in Virginia and Connecticut on Sunday. As the outbreak spreads, daily life has been increasingly disrupted, with concerts and conferences canceled and universities telling students to stay home and take classes online.