BIDV Vietcombank and Samsung among the top brands in Vietnam fighting the COVID-19

Isentia, APAC's leading media intelligence and insights specialist has released a list of 'Top Brands in Vietnam fighting the COVID-19'.

Dow drops in volatile trading after Fed slashes rates to combat coronavirus

Stocks fell in volatile trading on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point in an emergency effort to stem slower economic growth from the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. Death Toll From Coronavirus Rises to 6 in Washington State

The COVID-19 cases are in Washington’s King and Snohomish Counties.

Coronavirus risk passengers face double screening before being allowed to enter the US

Coronavirus Prompts Calls for Bank of Canada Rate Cut

A majority of economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates this week in response to concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on financial markets and the global economy.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Georgia 90000 reported globally

Coronavirus Updates: CDC Announces '4 New Presumptive Cases' In The U.S.

Paris' Louvre Closes as France Bans Large Gatherings Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Officials at Paris’s Louvre shut down the world’s most popular museum on Sunday and delayed its opening into Monday to protect staff from the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, the French government released temporary measures banning public gatherings of more than 5,000 people as France has reported at least 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with two deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

February 20 coronavirus news

ARTETA TO WIELD AXE TO BRING IN TWO NEW SIGNINGS

Mikel Arteta is ready to sell £160m worth of talent to bring in two new Arsenal signings; while Liverpool are plotting a huge new deal for Virgil Van Dijk.

CDC confirms the first US coronavirus case of 'unknown' origin. The California patient was hospitalized for days before getting tested

A California patient being treated for novel coronavirus is the first US case of unknown origin, CDC officials said.

Ask an Expert: An Epidemiologist Answers Our Questions About the Coronavirus Quarantines and Face Masks

We spoke with Anne Rimoin, a professor of epidemiology, to understand if quarantines and travel bans work. And if not, what does?

Passover cancellations mount at kosher resorts due to coronavirus

For the past three years, Esther Possick has avoided the hassle of hosting Passover at her Long Island home by traveling to kosher hotels in foreign locales. This year, she was planning to spend the holiday at a seafront hotel in Milano Marittima, a resort area three hours southeast of Milan, capped off by a weekend in Rome. But in late February, as Milan became the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in Europe, bringing life in Italy’s second most populous city to a halt, Possick started having second thoughts.

Kim Jong Un hopes South Korea will overcome outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed hope that neighboring South Korea will overcome its coronavirus outbreak, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in's office said Thursday.

South Africa's Ramaphosa says Q4 contraction shows underlying weakness

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter data...

Tennis Pro Monica Puig Prepares for 2020 Tokyo Olympics Despite Coronavirus Concerns

‘Urgent Call to Pray’ – Appeal of Cardinal Bo President of Asian Bishops in New Statement on Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Oman places 2367 under quarantine

Two of the sultanate’s 12 confirmed coronavirus cases have recovered

Chinese restaurants starved for cash as virus hits industry

Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

Number of UK coronavirus cases jumps to 85

Thirty-two new cases represent biggest daily increase recorded to date

Lacazette 3/10 Luiz 5/10 as Arsenal crash out of the Europa League

UK says four more confirmed cases of coronavirus

British health authorities said on Monday there had been four more confirmed cas...

Nigeria's coronavirus case has sparked fake news on WhatsApp

"Misinformation spreads fastest on WhatsApp at times like this."

Key things to know about the coronavirus

State Health Officials confirmed one person in Wake County tested positive for the coronavirus, just a few hours ago. The person was in Washington State visiting someone who was in the nursing home where there was an outbreak, and then flew from Seattle to Raleigh. One of the rumors out there is a dog in Hong Kong who contracted the coronavirus. The World Health Organization says there is no proof household pets can spread the disease, based on...

Russia athletics admits wrongdoing in fake documents case

Can't stop touching your face? These 6 tips might help to prevent coronavirus flu

One study discovered people touched their faces 23 times per hour. Here's how to stop.

Coronavirus LIVE: Govt's words like Titanic Capt saying don't panic says Rahul Gandhi

Coronavirus Outbreak Live Updates: India has reported a total of 29 positive cases with the latest being a PayTM employee in Gurgaon. Union health minister Harsh Vardhan briefed the Rajya Sabha today on India's preparedness and what has happened so far. 16 Italian tourists have also tested positive and have been quarantined in Delhi. India will now screen all international travellers entering the country through airports and ports. Lucknow has banned all meat sales. Coronavirus death toll in Italy has now crossed 100 while over 90,000 people across the world have been infected. Coronavirus has killed 92 people in Iran where India intends to set up a laboratory so that Indians there can be tested. An estimated 1,200 Indians, mostly students and pilgrims, are in Iran. Follow LIVE Updates on coronavirus outbreak:

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One of Iran's vice presidents has been infected with coronavirus

Ebtekar, one of Iran's vice presidents, was the English-language spokesperson known to the media as "Mary" during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.

France resume Grand Slam bid despite Six Nations coronavirus fears

France continue their quest for a first Grand Slam in a decade this weekend despite concerns the coronavirus could wreck the closing rounds of the 2020 Six Nations Championship. But leaders France, the only team left in this season's Six Nations that can complete a Grand Slam, won't want the momentum built up by their youthful side to be interrupted by a gap of several months.

Is Africa ready for a coronavirus outbreak?

The World Health Organization's Africa director says the continent's ability to tackle coronavirus has "improved extremely", but concerns remain over whether over-burdened health systems are ready. Angela Ukomadu reports.