Nipah Virus Detected in West Bengal After 19 Years
West Bengal is on high alert after five Nipah virus cases were reported in a week, prompting quarantine measures and strict safety precautions to prevent further spread.
Nipah Virus: Schools, Colleges Closed in Kerala
Amid the Nipah virus outbreak scare in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state's Kozhikode district will remain shut
CMs Request Modi to Extend Lockdown
PM Modi chaired a video conference with CMs of all states and Union Territories over the coronavirus outbreak.
Indian Jails Release Prisoners Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has pushed prisons across India to reduce crowding by releasing Inmates on bail or parole.
Bollywood Cancels Many Films Due to Coronavirus
The rising scare over the novel coronavirus outbreak seems to be making a cameo of sorts in Bollywood, affecting planned shoots of several major movies.
Saudi Arabia Stops Umrah Due to Coronavirus Fears
Saudi Arabia has banned entry of pilgrims from foreign countries to the holy cities of Mecca and Madina for Umrah, due to fears over a coronavirus outbreak
China Seeks Permission to Kill Coronavirus Patients
With the World Health Organization recognising the Coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency, rumours are circulating about the Chinese government seeking approval for a mass killing.
