Coronavirus pandemic threat now 'very real', can still be controlled: WHO

A man from Jammu and Kashmir who travelled to Iran recently has tested positive for coronavirus.

A 3-year-old minor who returned from Italy has tested positive for coronavirus. Kerala government had earlier issued an advisory to all Gulf as well as foreign returnees to avoid public functions.

Qatif, Saudi Arabia's oil-producing province is home to its coronavirus infected patients. This had led to Saudi Arabia barring travellers from 9 nations including from neighbouring United Arab Emirates to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Egypt.

S Suresh Kumar, Karnataka minister for secondary education after discussions with the Health Commissioner has declared holidays for UKG and LKG classes in Bengaluru's North, South & Rural districts.

One students among the group of students who met the Portuguese students recently has developed covid-19 infection. Sousa's office has confirmed that the Portuguese head-of-state has developed no symptoms.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 5.1% amid coronavirus fears. The outbreak has also led fears of recession in Japanese economy.

Italian football giants Juventus and Inter played their Serie A fixture behind closed door as the nation tackles a coronavirus outbreak which has taken the lives of 366 people.

The Japanese finance ministry has warned officials that coronavirus could shrink the island nation's economy by 6.3%.

According to AP report, Saudi Arabia has reported four cases of coronavirus. The total number of affected people in the West Asian country has now reached 15. Saudi Arabia also ordered closure of all public and private universities in a bid to contain the outbreak.

As medical teams enter coronavirus-hit Grand Princess cruise ship, which has 3,500 passengers and is docked in the open waters near California, the US State Dept. issued an advisory asking US nationals to avoid cruise ships and large gatherings.