Beijing and several other major cities in China reported record COVID19 infections on Monday, putting authorities under more pressure to quell outbreaks quickly while also
Authorities in China's capital Beijing on Monday raced to contain a COVID-19 outbreak traced to a 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds, with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns.
Authorities in Shanghai, which is battling one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks, have erected fences outside the homes of people who have tested positive.
Tesla's crucial Shanghai Gigafactory has been shuttered as China braves a fresh outbreak of COVID19
Kaushik Das, chief India economist at Deutsche Bank AG in Mumbai, says if cases continue to surge, it will cost the economy and the impact on growth will be felt in the April to June quarter
XLRI-Xavier School of Management in its response to the unprecedented health crisis across the globe due to the outbreak of COVID-19, has extended its support to Jamshedpur district administration to fight against the pandemic.
The licence will be effective until the COVID-19 outbreak is controlled in the country, the company said in a regulatory filing.
India is in the middle of an extended lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak in the country. Here's a story of how policemen and women across the state are going beyond their call of duty despite pressing concerns back home.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that Washington may never restore WHO funding and could even work to set up an alternative to the UN body instead.
The director of a maximum-security laboratory in China's coronavirus ground-zero city of Wuhan has rejected claims that it could be the source of the outbreak, calling it "impossible".
The items being airlifted across the country by Tata Trust include personal protection equipment (PPE) kits containing coveralls, gloves, masks worth Rs. 150 crores
Employees and partners of Starbucks can apply for Emergency Relief Fund launched by the firm, if they are facing economic problems amid the coronavirus outbreak
A meeting of the Centre's Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 is being held at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi over the situation arising out of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
A meeting of the Centre's Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 is being held at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi over the situation arising out of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Ally the dustbin can help with contact-less waste collection and move to the disposal centre on its own, dispose the waste and get ready for reuse
Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac has said that not only lockdown but intense testing of people and tracing of their contacts are also equally important in the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world and has forced a nationwide lockdown. A new global and Indian reality is work from home, homeschooling, exercising and a lot of other changes in the way people go about their daily routine.
Amitabh Bachchan's initiative aims to provide relief to people living in slum areas in Mumbai during the ongoing lockdown
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, parents have adopted unique ways to keep their kids busy andproductive,helping them spend quality time together as families
According to a member of a students organisation, the aim of the initiative is to help women manage menstruation during lockdown and also to highlight that not only rice, pulses and medicines but sanitary pads are an essential item too
In view of the growing demand for safety gear for the healthcare workers, the health officials in Betul district, of Madhya Pradesh have prepared their own personal protective equipment (PPE) with the help of prisoners of the district jail
36-year-old Tej Bahadur Yadav visited community kitchen in Lucknow to collect food for is family but ended up staying back to help others in need
Chief Ministers speak about how they are dealing with the rising cases of the novel coronavirus in their states at the NDTV and Dettols two-hour telethon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.