Coronavirus Epidemic

China's ‘Batwoman’ Virologist Warns Another Coronavirus Epidemic Is Highly Likely

Notably, Chinese virologists have refrained from commenting on Dr. Shi's latest research, likely due to sensitivities surrounding her work at the controversial Wuhan Institute.

Sep 26, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

COVID-19: 4 SAARC nations promise support to PM Modi's proposal to combat deadly epidemic jointly

Leaders of four SAARC nations - Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives - endorsed PM Modi`s proposal to chalk out a joint strategy to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 13, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus scare: Govt issues travel advisory, urges Indians to avoid 'non-essential travel' to Singapore

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level meeting on Coronavirus epidemic in China, which has so far claimed over 2,000 lives in the neighbouring country alone. 

Feb 22, 2020, 19:34 PM IST

Dean Koontz novel, published in 1981, predicted coronavirus like epidemic in China

The Chinese military lab finds mention in chapter 39 of his book.

Feb 18, 2020, 14:26 PM IST

Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 1886; WHO doctors begin field inspection

93 more deaths were reported from Hubei Province, the epicentre of the virus, three from Henan, and one each from Hebei and Hunan, according to the National Health Commission.

Feb 18, 2020, 09:41 AM IST

Death toll due to coronavirus epidemic in China reaches 1,523

At least 1,523 people have now died from the outbreak that first emerged in Hubei's capital, Wuhan.

Feb 15, 2020, 07:37 AM IST

Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside China

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first case of death due to Coronavirus outside china. 

Feb 02, 2020, 11:58 AM IST