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Highlights: Global coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000

Coronavirus continues to ravage continents across the globe as more than 1.5 million people are infected. China's Hubei has reported no new cases since the last 48 hours. European Union has reached a $550 billion rescue deal. In India, 206 people have died due to Covid-19.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Apr 23, 2020 13:33 IST
Highlights: Global coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000
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Over 1.6 million people are infected by Covid-19 which has brought the planet's major cities and economies to a grinding halt. It has been 100 days since the Chinese government reported the first coronavirus cases. The country has been reporting fewer coronavirus cases, most of them returnees. In India, cases continue to surge as the nation remains under a lockdown. European Union after a lot of arguments between its 27 finance minister have reached a deal to help out its ravaged economies and healthcare systems.

07:25 AM IST

OPEC, US and Russia continue meet as oil prices tumble

Oil prices have taken a tumble due to the coronavirus outbreak and OPEC has agreed to put in more price cut due to the falling demand.

06:58 AM IST

US President Trump uses Covid-19 to close down asylum system

The pandemic could not be more harrowing for thousands of Central and Latin Americans who were seeking asylum in US have been turned towards Mexico. When Trump talked about non-essential travel being suspended, he effectively closed down all borders and closed the decade-long immigration program.

06:36 AM IST

UN chief warns of bio-terrorism amid coronavirus threat

UN chief Antonio Guterres told the United Nations Security Council that terrorist organisations can use this strain of Covid-19 to mount an attack on nations, fueling fears of bio-terrorism.

06:28 AM IST

Death toll continues to surge in the US

US continues to record high death toll due to Covid-19. 1,783 people died in the last 24 hours according to John Hopkins tally. US had recorded 1,973 deaths on Thursday.

06:24 AM IST

Haryana's Gurugram list of 9 containment zones is out

The 9 zones - Sector 9, Sector 54/Nirvana County, Palam Vihar, EP Gardens of Sector 83, Society Laburnum, Sector - 39, Fazilpur Village, Pataudi's Ward No. 11, Sohna's Raipur Village - will be sealed entirely. No one will be allowed to venture out of their homes.

06:07 AM IST

Netanyahu follows Bolsonaro, Trump in thanking PM Modi for anti-malarial drug

Netanyahu thanked PM Modi for sending 5 tonnes of hydroxychloroquine on Thursday. India lifted its ban despite some local units complaining that they are running out of stocks.

First published: Apr 10, 2020 05:59 IST