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New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima argues, “by bringing...
IRDA caps total expenses(EoM) for non-life insurers at 30%, asks them to prepare board approved annual business and capital raising plans
Every insurer has to formulate a business plan in advance on an...
Stimulus hopes buoy Wall Street after rout; Dow Jones, S&P rise over 3%
“Investors are trying to look for any signs that there is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Adam Sarhan, chief executive officer of 50 Park Investments in New York.
Japan announces $4 billion coronavirus package,Trump vows ‘major’ steps to aid US economy
President Donald Trump on March 9 said he will be taking “major” steps to gird the economy against the impact of the spreading coronavirus outbreak and will discuss a payroll tax cut with congressional Republicans on Tuesday.
Colorectal cancer deaths shifting toward younger adults, find study
Death rates among those aged 65 and older have been declining by 3% per year and by 0.6% among those aged 50 to 64, while they have been increasing by 1.3% per year in those younger than 50.
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.
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.