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As coronavirus cases surge in Pak, imposing lockdown will cause 'untold mi
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 23 (ANI): As several countries across the world including China, India and South Korea have gone under lockdowns to stall the spread of the coronavirus, imposing lockdown in Pakistan amid the crisis would cause "untold misery" to the multitudes that survive on da
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Coming together as community will keep our cities safe from COVID-19: Lean
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Indian tennis star Leander Paes on Monday said that coming together as a community will keep our cities safe and also help us to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vegetable rates soar as people rush to market in Hyderabad amid Telangana
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 23 (ANI): A large number of people were seen rushing to vegetable market at Madannapet here as the Telangana government announced a lockdown in the state in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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Global economy continues to slide as coronavirus outbreak worsens: Moody's
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): The rapid spread of the coronavirus in the last two weeks, widespread business closures and unprecedented restrictions on social interactions will result in a permanent hit to global economic activity this year, according to Moody's Investors Service.
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Afghanistan releases several prisoners to decongest jails amid COVID-19 co
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Mar 23 (Sputnik/ANI): The Afghan authorities on Sunday decided to release "a number of prisoners" as part of measures undertaken to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country, the presidential palace said in a statement.
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Andhra parents appeal to govt to evacuate Indian students stranded at Kaza
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Parents of Indian students, belonging from Andhra Pradesh, urged the Centre on Saturday to pay immediate attention in bringing their children back to the country from Kazakhstan as India has suspended all international flights in a bid to con
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Indian Medical Association Goa issues state advisory to contain COVID19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Dr. S Samuel Arawattigi, President, Indian Medical Association in Goa, on Saturday, issued an advisory for the people in order to prevent the infection, exposure and spread of the Coronavirus in the community.
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USA Swimming advocates for postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Los Angeles [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): The USA Swimming has urged the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to postpone the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Kerala directs govt employees to work part-time for 2 weeks
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): In a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Kerala government has directed its employees to work part-time for two weeks.
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Universal screening of passengers arriving from Australia, UK, US: Health
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday announced that there will be universal screening for all passengers coming from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States and risk profiling them for either quarantine or isolation based on risk assessment t
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US, Mexico limiting non-essential travel across border amid coronavirus:
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the United States will be shutting down its southern border with Mexico for all non-essential travels for an extended period to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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California orders lockdown for state's 40 million people to stop COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
California [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): California Governor Gavin Newsom has released an order asking nearly 40 million people of the state to stay at home in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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