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Why We Should Care: Common Questions and Answers about Covid-19
Published On: March 9, 2020 03:30 PM NPT By: Agencies
I’m an expert on online disinformation, misinformation, and mathematics relevant to disease transmission. Recently I’ve been answering a lot of common questions about Covid-19 on social media, trying to dispel misconceptions and falsehoods. I’ve compiled a list of the most common responses, with the hope that this makes this information more easily accessible to others. Note: I am not public health or medical professional, however, I have taken extra care to square all my responses here with official guidance and medical advice.
British PM to hold emergency meeting on coronavirus
Published On: March 9, 2020 02:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, March 9: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday chair an emergency meeting on coronavirus as the government mulls more stringent measures to tackle the outbreak.
Coronavirus screening desk set up at Baniyani
Published On: March 9, 2020 01:42 PM NPT By: RSS
BANIYANI, March 9: In order to check the possible outbreak of novel coronavirus infection, a health desk has been set up at Kumarkhod at the Nepal-India border here.
Indian Wells tennis postponed after coronavirus confirmed
Published On: March 9, 2020 01:03 PM NPT By: Associated Press
March 9: The BNP Paribas Open, the near-major tennis tournament set to begin this week in the California desert, won’t be played as scheduled after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in the Coachella Valley.
Two Australian schools close as coronavirus cases jump
Published On: March 9, 2020 12:51 PM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, March 9: Two schools in the Australian city of Sydney closed on Monday after three students tested positive for the coronavirus, taking Australia’s tally of cases to more than 80 as the government prepares a fiscal stimulus to ward off recession.
Gandaki province's drugs stock sufficient for three months
Published On: March 9, 2020 12:25 PM NPT By: RSS
POKHARA, March 9: The Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal Kaski chapter has said the Gandaki province has maintained an inventory of essential medicines sufficing for at least three months.
NCC hands over aid materials to combat coronavirus
Published On: March 9, 2020 12:08 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, March 9: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has formed a facilitation committee coordinated by its vice-chair Deepak Kumar Malhotra to allay potential risks resulting from Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Saudi Arabia locks down province, halts travel with nine nations over coronavirus
Published On: March 9, 2020 11:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, March 9: Saudi Arabia imposed on Sunday a temporary lockdown on its eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to most of its 15 coronavirus infections, and suspended schools and universities nationwide.
Upper Trishuli 3B at the receiving end of coronavirus outbreak
Published On: March 9, 2020 10:15 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA
RASUWA, March 9: Works at the construction site of Upper Trishuli 3B Hydropower Project (37 MW) have been affected due to coronavirus outbreak in China.
Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
Published On: March 9, 2020 08:03 AM NPT By: Associated Press
ROME, March 9: Italy took a page from China’s playbook Sunday, attempting to lock down 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
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