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Italy reports 837 new coronavirus deaths, total 12,428

Italy’s coronavirus death toll increased by 837 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 12,428, according to the country’s health officials.  The grim news marks a slight increase from the day before, when the country reported 812 deaths. Italian health officials also reported 4,053

US death toll tops 4,000

The coronavirus death toll surged past 4,000 in the United States on Tuesday, eclipsing the total from the 9/11 terror attacks as New York City traded "Ground Zero" for "epicenter."  Near where the World Trade Center towers collapsed more than 18 years ago, Wall Street capped a

US passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths

The United States passed a grim milestone on Monday with the largest single-day death toll in the country. More than 500 people died as of the night of Monday, March 30, and the country's total deaths surpassed 3,000. The previous highest death toll in 24 hours was 446 deaths, The

West Bengal records 3rd coronavirus death

A coronavirus-infected man has died in West Bengal's Howrah district, media reports said on Tuesday (March 31). The total number of deaths due to COVID 19 infection in the state has now touched three. The total number of Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has mounted to 26 as the

Coronavirus death toll to 100k would be sign of success: Trump

President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday for the first time that deaths in the United States from coronavirus could reach 100,000 or more, adding that if the death toll stays at or below 100,000, "we all together have done a very good job." Trump's assertion came after he was

Coronavirus: Deadliest day for Spain with 838 deaths

Spain's health ministry has announced 838 new coronavirus deaths, marking the country's highest daily jump in fatalities and bringing it total to 6,528. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump backed away from imposing a quarantine in the New York area, instead directing that a

N Korea test fires missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

North Korea has fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast - according to South Korea and Japan - the latest in a flurry of weapon launches that Seoul decried as "inappropriate" amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Two "short-range projectiles" were

Infant infected with coronavirus dies in USA

The Illinois health department has announced the first known infant death from Covid-19 in the state. The Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, said an investigation was under way to determine the cause of death and whether the child, who was younger than one year, had other health issues.

102-year-old Italian woman recovered from coronavirus

A 102-year-old woman has recovered from coronavirus in the northern Italian city of Genoa after spending more than 20 days in hospital, doctors who treated her and her nephew told CNN. "We nicknamed her 'Highlander' – the immortal," said doctor Vera Sicbaldi, who treated

Spain suffers worst day for coronavirus deaths with 832

Spain has registered a new record number of coronavirus deaths in a single-day period. The number of deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours is 832, it emerged this morning. It beats the previous Spanish record of 769 coronavirus deaths which was announced on Friday. The grim

Trump orders 'time-wasting' General Motors to make ventilators

US President Donald Trump has ordered General Motors to make ventilators for coronavirus patients after attacking the car giant's chief executive. He invoked the Korean War-era Defense Production Act, which allows a president to force companies to make products for national

UK PM Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19

Mr Johnson said he had developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including a temperature and cough. He is self-isolating in Downing Street but said he will "continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus". Mr Johnson was last seen on

Spain’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000

Spain registered 655 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours — down from over 700 on Wednesday, the health ministry reported on Thursday (March 26) as the total death toll from the epidemic in the country rose to over 4,000. The overall number of coronavirus cases

NZ Christchurch gunman pleads guilty to 51 murders

A man accused of deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch a year ago has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder. Brenton Tarrant, 29, also admitted the attempted murder of another 40 people, and one terrorism charge. He had previously denied the charges and

US death toll from coronavirus passes 1,000

Deaths caused by the coronavirus in the US surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday night, according to Johns Hopkins University. The country recorded 1,031 fatalities, up from 827 earlier in the day, according to the university’s coronavirus tracker. The US has the third-highest number of

Spain surpasses China in coronavirus deaths

In Europe, Spain recorded 738 more deaths over the past 24 hours, surpassing China in the total death toll, making the country now second to only Italy. With 3,434 coronavirus patients dead, Spain surpassed China’s death toll of 3,285. Italy still has the most deaths of any nation in

India enters 3-week lockdown

India will be under lockdown for the next three weeks to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country, triggering fears among traders and businesses dealing in non-essential commodities. During the lockdown period, only shops selling essential commodities such as grocery,

Coronavirus: US agrees $2tn deal to boost US economy

US President Donald Trump and the Senate have agreed a massive economic relief package worth more than $1.8 trillion (£1.5tn). The package includes money to bail out industries that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis. Republican Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Clarence House confirmed that the 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease in a statement released this morning. The heir to the throne is said to have displayed "mild symptoms" but "otherwise remains in good health", and has been self-isolating in Scotland with

West Bengal extends lockdown till March 31

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended the ongoing lockdown in force in Kolkata and other urban areas of West Bengal to the entire state till March 31 to contain the coronavirus outbreak. "After assessing the situation, it has been decided that the ongoing lockdown will be