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Virus locks down Italy amid global push to contain outbreak

Published On: March 11, 2020 03:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ROME, March 11: The boisterous hum of Rome dwindled to a whisper and police patrols kept people apart in cafes as Italy enforced an extraordinary, sweeping lockdown in hopes of not becoming the next epicenter of the spreading coronavirus epidemic now that life in China is edging back to normal.

Australia unveils $1.6 billion health package to combat coronavirus

Published On: March 11, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, March 11: Australia announced on Wednesday a health package worth A$2.4 billion ($1.56 billion) that proposes setting up fever clinics, among other measures to rein in the spread of a coronavirus, as it prepares to announce further stimulus.

Coronavirus clusters swell on both sides of the US

Published On: March 11, 2020 02:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

March 11: Alarming clusters of the coronavirus swelled on both coasts of the U.S. on Tuesday, with more than 70 cases now tied to a biotech conference in Boston and infections turning up at 10 nursing homes in the hard-hit Seattle area.

Thai Airways, Biman Bangladesh reduce flights to Kathmandu owing to coronavirus outbreak

Published On: March 11, 2020 02:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 11: Thai Airways has temporarily slashed the number of flights to Kathmandu owing to coronavirus outbreak.

As new cases of coronavirus subside in China, Wuhan told to go back to work

Published On: March 11, 2020 01:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 11: Some key industries in Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, were told they can resume work on Wednesday, a day after President Xi Jinping visited the city for the first time since the outbreak began.

Australia unveils $1.6 billion health package to combat coronavirus

Published On: March 11, 2020 11:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, March 11: Australia announced a A$2.4 billion ($1.56 billion) health package on Wednesday that proposes setting up fever clinics and offering cost-free facilities for people to consult doctors over video calls, as it combats the spread of the coronavirus.

Italian coronavirus deaths jump 36% to 631

Published On: March 11, 2020 09:05 AM NPT By: Reuters

ROME, March 11: The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has jumped by 168 to 631, an increase of 36%, the Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday, the largest rise in absolute numbers since the contagion came to light on Feb. 21.

UK health minister Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus

Published On: March 11, 2020 07:54 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 11: British junior health minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, she said on Tuesday.

Govt preparing all-party meet on coronavirus threat

Published On: March 11, 2020 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 11: The government has decided to call an all-party meeting to seek suggestions and feedback for fighting the coronavirus that is fast spreading across the world.

Health minister says those potentially exposed to Covid-19 should self-quarantine

Published On: March 11, 2020 07:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 11: While stating that the government will be able to keep in hospital isolation wards only those who require further treatment for the new coronavirus infection, Health Minister Bhanubhakta Dhakal has said that all individuals who have been potentially exposed to infection will now need to remain in self-quarantine.