Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include muscle pain, sputum production, diarrhea, sore throat, loss of smell, and abdominal pain. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to viral pneumonia and multi-organ failure. As of 28 March 2020, the overall rate of deaths per number of diagnosed cases is 4.7 percent; ranging from 0.2 percent to 15 percent according to age group and other health problems. In comparison, the mortality rate of the 1918 flu pandemic was approximately 3% to 5%.
The COVID-19 coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, targets human cells with ACE2 receptors, which are found in the respiratory system. The immune response can trigger potentially deadly inflammations and the..
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Dolly Parton has long been the champion of the underdog and supporter of great causes. The famed singer announced she was making a $1 million donation to coronavirus research. "We are incredibly..
EMB 18.00. England cricketer Eoin Morgan speaks to the press from his home via videolink during the UK-wide Covid-19 lockdown. The limited-overs team captain said that cricket was not at the forefront..
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A team of Chinese scientists has isolated several antibodies that it says are “extremely effective” at blocking the ability of the new coronavirus to enter cells, which eventually could be helpful..
The number of seriously ill coronavirus patients being admitted to intensive care will continue to rise for at least the next two to three weeks, Scotland’s First Minister warned, as she announced..
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Across the US animal shelters have closed their doors in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. But new abandoned animals keep coming to the shelters. As a result, Busch Beer has teamed up with..
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Researchers at King’s College London say the loss of sense of smell and taste could be the best way to tell if you have Covid-19, after tracking symptoms via their specially-created app. By the end..
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A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday (March 31) that Texas is allowed to limit a woman's ability to get an abortion under the state order stopping non-urgent medical procedures during the coronavirus..
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap is one of the most effective ways to eliminate the coronavirus from your skin, according to Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control.
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Australian authorities are opening a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sidney’s Bondi Beach. The community faces outbreaks of COVID-19 and was criticized for having too many people at their..
Public broadcaster NHK said Tokyo may keep city-operated schools closed through early May. According to Reuters, the news comes after Japan’s capital hit a daily record of 78 coronavirus cases. The..
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said it isn’t the right moment yet for the U.S. Navy to evacuate crew members of an aircraft carrier. According to Business Insider, crew members on the carriers are..
President Donald Trump urged Americans to follow strict social distancing measures. He said the next two weeks could see at least 100,000 deaths from coronavirus in the U.S. Trump said: “It’s a..
A US aircraft carrier is reeling from an outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. However, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday it was not time to evacuate the vessel. According to Reuters,..
In the United States on Tuesday, one person died from COVID-19 every two minutes. Now, Reuters reports the US government is racing to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals to ease the burden on..
Staff at London's new Nightingale Hospital are preparing to open the facility's doors to patients in the battle against Covid-19. At full capacity the converted ExCel Centre site will be able to..
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President Donald Trump warned Americans they would endure a "very tough two weeks" coming in the fight against the coronavirus as he urged everyone to follow federal social distancing guidelines..
Young people of Gen Z have been called out repeatedly for ignoring calls for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Some have continued to crowd beaches and party on booze cruises, often..
Experts warn that asymptomatic people could be causing a "silent spread" of COVID-19, with the source of local transmission not known for up to one-third of confirmed cases. The Age - Published
Angry relatives of a man who is suspected to have died from coronavirus infection on Wednesday roughed up attending doctors in Gandhi hospital, Hyderabad's nodal Covid-19 facility. IndiaTimes - Published
A man who had returned from Kerala after the lockdown allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Kappalur two days ago after the residents of his area suspected him to be infected.. IndiaTimes - Published
With the country’s entire healthcare set-up working towards fighting Covid-19, patients of diseases like HIV, cancer and renal disease who need to access hospitals regularly to continue their.. IndiaTimes - Published
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for Covid-19. The testing,.. IndiaTimes - Published
The Covid-19 count in the country continues to rise sharply, with each day’s fresh cases surpassing the previous day’s high. As many as 388 new infections were reported on Wednesday — up from 315.. IndiaTimes - Published
Keeping in view the urgent need to check migrant workers who left cities for their homes in the hinterland for Covid-19, the government is modifying its testing strategy to test all symptomatic cases.. IndiaTimes - Published
Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba on Wednesday asked states to complete contact tracing of all Tablighi Jamaat members who attended events at the outfit’s Nizamuddin headquarters on a war footing and.. IndiaTimes - Published
For Perth pharmacist, Michael Franciscus, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted both his professional and personal life. Michael’s wife, Jocelyn, has about 40 per cent lung capacity and they're.. SBS - Published
How many people have recovered from the coronavirus? Who is eligible for the stimulus check? USA TODAY answers your questions about COVID-19.
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In rural communities across USA, 1.1 million adults live at least 20 miles from the nearest hospital. A quarter are in COVID-19's high-risk age group.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an Ayush Ministry protocol on ways to stay fit and enhance immunity during coronavirus spread and urged people to make it a part of their lives. IndiaTimes - Published
In a sweeping nationwide hunt, authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest Covid-19 hotspot in India, as more.. IndiaTimes - Published
On a PIL voicing concerns about doctors, medical staff and health workers falling prey to Covid-19 while being on the frontline treating patients during the pandemic, the Supreme Court on Wednesday.. IndiaTimes - Published
"I'm telling you, we are on the verge of a massive collapse," Perry said of the impact the plunge in oil prices could have on U.S. operators.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday commended external affairs ministry's strenuous efforts to secure nearly 6,000 Indians, including Shia pilgrims, students and fishermen, who were stranded in Iran at a.. IndiaTimes - Published
A second inmate at the federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana has died from COVID-19, a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday. Reuters - Published
A team of Chinese scientists has isolated several antibodies that it says are "extremely effective" at blocking the ability of the new coronavirus to enter cells, which eventually could be helpful in.. Reuters - Published
Losing your sense of smell and taste may be the best way to tell if you have COVID-19, according to a study of data collected via a symptom tracker app developed by scientists in Britain and the.. Reuters - Published
The armed forces have kept over 9,000 hospital beds ready to treat Covid-19 patients, along with more than 8,500 doctors and support staff to extend necessary assistance to civilian administrations,.. IndiaTimes - Published
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for 21-day nationwide lockdown from April 25, several Akashvani kendras shut down operations while others curtailed their programmes. However,.. IndiaTimes - Published
Asserting that the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin area has caused a "big damage" to the government's efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Commission for Minorities on.. IndiaTimes - Published
Patients with severe illnesses told to complete 'do not resuscitate' forms so that 'scarce ambulance resources can be targeted to the young and fit who have a greater chance of surviving the infection' Independent - Published
Young Israel of New Rochelle members, who have recovered from COVID-19, are donating blood to help fight off the deadly disease.
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Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation donating $1 million in grants toward COVID-19 response; Songwriters Hall of Fame gala postponed to June 2021. (April 1)
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Those granted refugee status are being evicted from asylum support accommodation and left to find housing, jobs or state support at a time when Covid-19 has made that very difficult Independent - Published
RAMALLAH, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Palestine Wednesday declared 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the West Bank, raising the total number of cases in... WorldNews - Published
Over 300 public grievances, including those related to non-adherence of the ongoing lockdown and request for rescue from foreign countries, have been received by the central government under a.. IndiaTimes - Published
A new sub-register of health professionals who left the industry in the past three years will bolster Australia's frontline resources in fighting COVID-19. SBS - Published
A new sub-register of health professionals who left the industry in the past three years will bolster Australia's frontline resources in fighting COVID-19. SBS - Published
Four more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Guwahati on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases in Assam to five, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. IndiaTimes - Published
With more than 120 visa categories in Australia, millions of people across the country are now left feeling concerned or confused about their immediate future due to the impacts of COVID-19. SBS - Published
The plea has claimed that in the absence of appropriate protective gear, doctors and other medical staff are putting themselves at risk of being affected by the virus, also called Covid-19, and it is.. IndiaTimes - Published
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