Novel Coronavirus  

'I really hope everyone is taking the correct precautions and that we can all come together as a society during these times, and can really pass this test with flying colours as soon as possible,' said Indian hockey player SV Sunil on the current health crisis due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Close to 1200 officers and jawans of Indian Army are likely to take trains from Bengaluru to their postings in various parts of India this month
 

COVID-19 has infected more than 2 million in the world and has claimed 1,26,000 lives. In the global fight against the disease, Indian scientists have joined the race against the clock to find a vaccine.

To help India fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), cricketers Rohit Sharma and Mithali Raj have donated to PM CARES Fund

Amitabh Bachchan has been doing various public service announcements related to information about novel coronavirus. He shared a monochrome picture of himself on Instagram.

PV Sindhu has donated Rs 5 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days in a bid to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus that has claimed nine lives and infected over five hundred in India. The country is not the only one to take this harsh measure to contain the spread of the virus that has killed nearly 17,000 people globally and infected over 4 lakh so far. Here’s all you need to know about the lockdown and we also answer some frequently asked questions.

The presence of protein ACE-2, which the novel coronavirus has an affinity for, plays a definitive role in the spread of the virus. 

'These scenarios relate to modifying existing operational plans for the Games to go ahead on 24 July 2020, and also for changes to the start date of the Games,' International Olympic Committee (IOC) said amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Kanika Kapoor, best known for her songs Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, tested positive for novel coronavirus at the King George's Medical University in Lucknow on Friday

As coronavirus cases surge globally, there’s one consumer product critical to the pandemic - The humble, cheap and effective SOAP. Respiratory viruses — like the novel coronavirus— can be spread via our hands. That’s why our hands are the front lines in the war against Covid-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands with soap and water. Although it states that using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help, CDC prioritizes soap. Watch this video to learn more.

As coronavirus cases continue to spread around the world, a decade old medicine has reportedly emerged as hope for COVID-19 victims. Some patients infected with the novel coronavirus can develop uncontrolled immune response, leading to potentially life-threatening damage to lung tissue. After seeing promising results in clinical practice, Chinese authorities now recommend Swiss drug maker Roche’s arthritis drug named Actemra to tackle that rampage. Watch this video for more.

Even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads at an alarming rate across the globe, many people seem to think wearing a face mask will keep them safe. But is it true? Do you really need to get one for yourself? Let’s sift fact from fiction. According to the World Health Organization, healthy people don't need to wear masks unless they're caring for someone who may have Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. On the other hand, people with fever, cough and breathing difficulties should wear masks and go see a doctor. Watch this video for more. ALSO WATCH - Precautions to take to keep Coronavirus at bay: https://youtu.be/q7JA_OvR7Z8

Today, Wuhan is the epicenter of the novel Coronavirus Outbreak. But, two generations ago, this Chinese City was known through the West as a major industrial junction. Many European powers had a consulate & major Western and Japanese firms had factories in Wuhan. A cradle of China’s revolution in 1911, Wuhan was a trading hub for iron, steel, food cans, teas, cotton and silks. Watch this video to find out how the city of Wuhan, which was once a trading center became the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.