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Australia unveils $11.4 billion in virus outbreak stimulus
Published On: March 12, 2020 02:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PERTH, Australia, March 12: Australia on Thursday put forward a $17.6 billion (US $11.4 billion) stimulus package meant to stave off a recession due to the impact of the virus outbreak on its economy.
Lawmakers call for taking stern action against black marketers amid coronavirus outbreak fears
Published On: March 12, 2020 02:18 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: Parliamentarians on Thursday urged the government to take stringent action against those involved in black marketing.
China's coronavirus epicenter sees single-digit cases for first time
Published On: March 12, 2020 01:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 12: As the spread of the virus continues to slow, Hubei province announced on Thursday a further loosening of travel restrictions and will also allow some industries to resume production in two of its cities and two counties.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
Published On: March 12, 2020 07:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 12: Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.
WHO calls coronavirus a pandemic as Britain, Italy shore up defenses
Published On: March 12, 2020 07:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA/LONDON, March 12: The World Health Organization described the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic for the first time on Wednesday as Britain and Italy announced multi-billion-dollar war chests to fight the disease.
Govt urges public not to go after rumour but verify information
Published On: March 11, 2020 09:06 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, March 11: The government has urged one and all to not go after rumour but instead verify the information relating to COVID-19 with the Health Ministry.
Iranians told to stay at home as coronavirus death toll rises to 354
Published On: March 11, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, March 11: Iran urged people to stay at home, avoid unnecessary journeys and spread no rumors about the coronavirus on Wednesday after the death toll from the virus rose to 354 in the Islamic Republic.
COVID-19 takes toll on sports competitions
Published On: March 11, 2020 07:10 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, March 11: Coronavirus that is taking its toll across the globe has had a significant impact on sports.
India closes a border, extends travel curbs as regional coronavirus cases rise
Published On: March 11, 2020 07:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, March 11: India ramped up travel restrictions and closed a border with neighbouring Myanmar to counter the coronavirus outbreak, as countries across South Asia reported a rise in cases on Wednesday.
Is Nepal well-prepared to fight against COVID-19?
Published On: March 11, 2020 06:50 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo
Although, the COVID-19 was originated in the Wuhan city of our neighboring China, it has not spread to our country so far. We are lucky in this sense. Southern neighbor India recently has reported about the outbreak of COVID-19 and the number of people being infected is rising. So, there is no doubt that today or tomorrow we will soon witness the same condition in our country. Are we really prepared ?
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