Coronavirus outbreak: CJI rules out complete shutdown of SC amid virus threat

Turkey quarantines thousands of pilgrims, orders closure of bars

Lebanon to close airport from Wednesday over coronavirus

France reports 31 more coronavirus deaths, biggest one-day jump: Minister

Qatar restricts entry, announces $23 billion stimulus over virus

Qatar will bar entry to arriving air passengers except for citizens from Wednesday, the government said as it announced a USD 23 billion economic stimulus in response to the new coronavirus.

Tourism between Spain, Portugal to be suspended due to coronavirus: Portuguese govt

Spain and Portugal will agree to place restrictions on tourism between the two countries from Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Sunday.

Death toll due to coronavirus passes 2,000 in Europe: AFP

110 confirmed cases reported across India, including 17 foreign nationals, as of 11.30pm, March 15: Govt

Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Sunday made it clear that there cannot be a "complete shutdown" of courts due the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Qatar suspends entry of non-Qatari passengers, moves to shield economy from coronavirus

Qatar said on Sunday it would provide 75 billion riyals ($20.5 billion) in financial incentives to the private sector and instruct state funds to increase their investment in the local bourse by 10 billion riyals.

Multinational sporting goods seller Nike will close its stores in the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand for 11 days starting Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic: Statement (AFP)

One more case in the Union Territory (UT) with history of travel to Saudia Arabia reported high viral load; kept in isolation: Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu & Kashmir

All cinema halls in Noida, Greater Noida to stay closed till March 31 in view of coronavirus threat: District magistrate

Italy death toll from coronavirus outbreak rises to 1,809 from 1,441 on Saturday

Spain, France tighten controls as global deaths cross 6,000 mark

Cafes, shops and restaurants shut down across France and Spain on Sunday and travellers faced chaos at US airports as governments stepped up their fight against the coronavirus pandemic which has now reportedly killed more than 6,000. France ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, while Spain went a step further and banned people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food.

Maharashtra coronavirus count rises to 33; 95 suspected cases on Sunday

The number of people infected by coronavirus in Maharashtra climbed to 33 on Sunday, with a 59-year-old woman and a man becoming the latest COVID-19 cases in the state, which tops the list in the country.

Coronavirus: Advisory issued for pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday issued an advisory asking non-resident Indians and foreigners not to visit the temple for 28 days after landing in India in the wake of the coronavirus threat.

COVID-19 count climbs to 16 in Pune: Collector

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases from Pune in Maharashtra has risen to 16 so far, a senior official said here on Sunday.

Managing Director, Mahan Air: We'll deploy appropriate aircraft to ferry stranded Indians & land at suitable designated international airport in India; this shall be possible only if Govt of India grants permissions

Managing Director, Mahan Air: I, on behalf of Mahan Air, offer to safely repatriate all Indian nationals stranded in Iran back to their country without any commercial interest as a humanitarian initiative for our Indian brethren.

Health minister Harsh Vardhan reviews actions taken to prevent, contain coronavirus

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed on Sunday the status of actions taken by the states and Union territories for prevention and containment of coronavirus and directed officials to scale up the capacity of the round-the-clock control room helpline in view of the increased volume of queries. Read more