Coronavirus outbreak live updates: 99 more CoVID-19 cases detected in Diamond Princess cruise ship
COVID-19 has killed more than 1,800 people in Mainland China. Three deaths and nearly 800 confirmed cases have been reported in 25 countries outside China.
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56 out of 60 test negative in Maharashtra for COVID-19, says PTI
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Diamond Princess, the largest cluster of Covid-19 outside Mainland China, now has 88 more people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This takes the total number of positive cases on the ship quarantined at a dock in Yokohama, Tokyo to 542.
Japan plans HIV drug trials to fight Covid-19 as Diamond Princess cases rise
* Japan says will start trials ‘as soon as possible’
* Another 88 cases confirmed on Diamond Princess cruise ship
* U.S., other countries evacuating nationals from ship
Covid-19 slows China’s Belt and Road push
More than 133 countries have imposed entry restrictions on Chinese citizens or people who have visited China, according to the Chinese National Immigration Agency. China’s top regulator of state-run companies said in a Tuesday briefing that the outbreak has caused “difficulties” on some overseas projects and investments.
Covid-19 hits earnings and growth, Asian markets fall
As well as denting company bottom lines, the novel coronavirus has sparked panic buying, economic jitters and the cancellation of high-profile sporting and cultural events.
Oil prices steady as concern over Covid-19 related demand remains
*Global oil demand could fall by 435,000 bpd in Q1 - IEA
* Russia may support further OPEC+ cuts on growing oil glut
* Weekly price rise could influence producers on cuts
India will carry out a third round of evacuation of its remaining nationals from Wuhan
The scheduled evacuation will take place later this week. India has already evacuated 647 Indians (along with seven Maldivians) from Wuhan earlier this month in two Air India flights.
56 out of 60 test negative in Maharashtra for COVID-19, says PTI
PTI says, Maharashtra government said 36,028 people have undergone screening in the airport so far. Out of the 56, 50 have been sent home.
Major relief for Kerala, 2nd COVID-19 patient discharged, says PTI
The student, a native of Kasargod, who was studying in Wuhan had contracted COVID-19 but the recent tests have turned out to be negative, senior health officials told PTI. The student will have to remain in home quarantine for the next 10 days.
American woman from Westerdam cruise ship tests positive for COVID-19 after testing negative
The 83-year-old passenger who docked off the cruise ship in Cambodia has tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
IMF worried that coronavirus outbreak could impact economic growth
Kristalina Georgieva, MD of International Monetary Fund, said the COVID-19 could affect global growth. AFP reported that Georgieva pointed out that though no one should jump to conclusions as the nature of coronavirus is not the same like SARS. She said that during the SARS epidemic China's economy made up just 8.0 percent of global economy but currently it is 19 percent.
Manipur's music festival has a song of solidarity for Wuhan
The annual Lui Ngai Ni festival celebrations in Manipur saw participant sing a prayer song for the Chinese in Hubei who have been affected by COVID-19
All Wuhan returnees test negative for COVID-19: ITBP
All 406 who returned from Wuhan have tested negative for coronavirus. These Indian returnees among whom 8 Maldivians were present have tested negative for the COVID-19 disease.
First published: Feb 16, 2020 14:41 IST