After a tiger at a zoo in the US tested positive for coronavirus, authorities at the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand have set up quarantine wards in its ranges, for tigers, elephants and sniffer dog squads. This is a bid to protect the wildlife from the virus.   Quarantine wards are at Kalagarh and Bijrani ranges within the …

The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 86,289 on Wednesday, according to a tally compiled by news agency AFP from official sources. More than 1,469,920 declared cases have been registered in 192 countries and territories since the epidemic first emerged in China in December. Of these cases, at least 280,300 are now considered recovered.  The …

A doctor at SSKM hospital in Kolkata helped a patient reach her home 270km away from the city driving the eight-year-old girl himself during the lockdown. This means he covered a distance of 540km.   While leaving the hospital, Bablu Sardar saw a family bargaining with ambulance drivers to drive them home. But the fare demanded was too much for Rajesh …

The coronavirus worldwide crossed one million mark on Thursday as the pandemic exploded in the United States and the death toll continues to climb in Italy and Spain, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The novel virus has killed more than 51,000 globally with the largest number of deaths in Italy, followed by Spain and the United States, …

Indore residents pelted stones at healthcare workers who went there to screen people in the of the coronavirus outbreak. The locality where this incident took place was Tatpatti Bakhal in Indore. A case has been registered against the unidentified people. Read more Here’s more top news of the day: 1) In A Total Mockery Of Lockdown, Thousands Chant Jai Shri …

New York’s governor issued an urgent appeal for medical volunteers amid a “staggering” number of deaths from coronavirus. Along with health officials, he warned that what was happening in his state was a sign of things to come for the rest of the country.  “Please come help us in New York now,” Andrew Cuomo said as per a report in …

One of India’s leading digital healthcare start-ups declared that COVID-19 tests are now available to be booked online.  Bengaluru-based Practo’s statement said it has joined forces with with Thyrocare to conduct the, which has been authorised by the Government of India and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  “Starting today, the test is available for Mumbai residents, and will …

At a time when the country is looking for updates on new corona patients and what is India’s current coronavirus tally, Health ministry could provide only one update through Friday. However, the latest tally on Saturday morning says, India’s total Corona affected patient count has hit 873. However, the ministry seems to be making up for that with providing two …

The White House and Senate leaders have agreed on $2 trillion as a measure help workers, businesses and health care which are all part of the economy hit by coronavirus.  This is after many days of discussion in the midst of intense pressure  “Ladies and gentlemen, we are done. We have a deal,” Ueland said as per a report in …

The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 19,000 people around the world and put 2.6 billion people under lockdown. However, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has asked citizens to get back to work and has even dismissed the coronavirus threat, saying that it is blown out of proportion. Bolsonaro on Tuesday took aim at the “hysteria” over the coronavirus and urged …