Coronavirus outbreak live updates: Global toll nears 5,000; pandemic panic sweeps markets

Noida private firm employee tests positive for coronavirus: CMO

United States approves coronavirus test in race to boost screening capacity

The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency authorization for a coronavirus test made by Swiss diagnostics maker Roche, a move aimed at boosting screening capacity to help contain the growing epidemic.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has convened a meeting to review the situation in the state in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. The decision on whether or not to close schools and cinema halls in affected cities will be taken during the meeting

In view of coronavirus spread, PETA India issues an urgent advisory clarifying that dogs and cats are not a risk and that any cruelty toward them must be prevented.

'Ignoring problem not a solution': Rahul Gandhi tweets on coronavirus

"I will keep repeating this. The #coronavirus is a huge problem. Ignoring the problem is a non solution. The Indian economy will be destroyed if strong action is not taken. The government is in a stupor"

Plea moved in Delhi HC seeking judicial intervention to deal with coronavirus outbreak

CRPF cancels anniversary celebrations due to coronavirus threat

The 3.25 lakh central force was supposed to hold the main ceremonial parade and display of martial skills with the involvement of thousands of troops at its officers academy campus in Gurgaon on March 19 to mark its 81st raising day.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites all Indian Premier League team franchises for governing council meeting tomorrow

Amid coronavirus fears, the cricketing board has mainly two options-- either postpone IPL or play it behind closed doors.

Trading resumes after 45-minute halt

Domestic stock trading on Friday resumed after a 45-minute halt, with equity benchmark Sensex plummeting further to 3,389 points and the broader Nifty sinking below 8,600 level.

Everest shut down after Nepal suspends permits over coronavirus

Nepal on Friday suspended permits to climb Everest because of the coronavirus pandemic, closing off the world's biggest mountain a day after China halted access from its side. Read more

Rupee slips 16 paise to 74.44 against US dollar in early trade as coronavirus panic worsens

Coronavirus outbreak: Helpline numbers for states and UTs

Australian pacer Kane Richardson tested for coronavirus, results awaited

The right-arm pacer, who returned with Australian team from South Africa earlier this week, informed the medical staff of a sore throat on Thursday and was tested for the virus, though the results of the test are awaited.

All 112 people admitted to ITBP facility in Delhi test negative for coronavirus; to be released on Friday: Officials

Thailand health ministry reports five new coronavirus cases

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases on Friday, the country's public health ministry said. The new cases brought the country's total to 75.

Iran Air flight IR-810 with about 200 passengers onboard departed Tehran at 06.52am (local time). The flight is expected to land in Mumbai at 12.30 pm.

Market freeze: Trading halted for 45 minutes as Nifty hits 10% lower circuit, Sensex crashes over 3,000 points

List of sports event affected by coronavirus

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Walt Disney World to close theme parks through end of month

The company said in a statement Thursday that the decision was made "in an abundance of caution" to protect guests and employees amid the global outbreak of the new coronavirus. The decision came hours after the announcement of the planned closure of Disneyland in California.