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Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases rise to almost 100 in India, Maharashtra tops the list
With the number of coronavirus positive cases shooting to 31, Maharashtra has emerged as the worst-hit state in the country. Five new cases were detected in Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune district, late on Saturday night, a health official said.
Hindu group offers cow urine in a bid to ward off coronavirus
Experts have repeatedly asserted that cow urine does not cure illnesses like cancer and there is no evidence that it can prevent coronavirus.
Scientists in Israel likely to announce it developed coronavirus vaccine: Report
Israeli daily Ha’aretz, quoting medical sources, reported on Thursday that scientists at the Israel’s Institute for Biological Research, supervised by the Prime Minister’s office, have recently had a significant breakthrough in understanding the biological mechanism and qualities of the virus, including better diagnostic capability, production of antibodies for those who already have the virus and development of a vaccine
Tackling Covid-19: India proposes emergency fund for SAARC Nations
“We are assembling a Rapid Response Team of doctors and specialists in India, along with testing kits and other equipment. They will be on stand-by, to be placed at your disposal, if required. We had set up an Integrated Disease Surveillance Portal to better trace possible virus carriers and the people they contacted. We could share this Disease Surveillance software with SAARC partners, and training on using this. Looking ahead, we could create a common Research Platform, to coordinate research on controlling epidemic diseases within our South Asian region. The Indian Council of Medical Research can offer help coordinating such an exercise,” said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Checking Caronavirus:US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero
With limited testing available, US officials have recorded nearly 3,000 cases and 62 deaths. Globally more than 162,000 are infected and over 6,000 have died.
Generali, other Italian companies rush to provide funds for virus emergency
Generali said it would create an extraordinary international fund of up to 100 million euros ($112 million) to help countries facing the coronavirus emergency.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia extends travel ban to EU, 12 nations including India
The travel ban excludes Indian and Filipino medical practitioners working in the Kingdom, taking into account the necessary and required precautions, the report said.
Germany unleashes biggest post-war aid package against virus
Some 550 billion euros (USD 614 billion) in government-backed loans that was announced is just “for starters”, said Economy Minister Peter Altmaier at the same press conference.
S. Korea temporarily bans stock short selling for 6 months
The move follows similar steps taken earlier in other major markets hit by the spread of COVID-19, including Italy and Spain.
India declares coronavirus outbreak as a notified disaster
The move would enable the states to spend a larger chunk of funds from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to fight the pandemic.