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COVID-19: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson shifted to ICU

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had tested positive for coronavirus last month, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Monday, UK media reported. Johnson was admitted to a hospital in London on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "'Hang in there, Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon." UK has reported over 50,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus while more than 5000 have succumbed to the deadly virus.

COVID-19: Hindus denied ration by Pak govt in Sindh province amid lockdown

Sindh (Pakistan), Apr 01 (ANI): Several members of Hindu and Christian communities said that they are being denied ration by authorities in Pakistan's Sindh Province amid coronavirus pandemic. They were denied ration by authorities because of their religion. While speaking to ANI, one of the Hindu locals said, "My son is a rickshaw-puller and he is running our family but the situation is getting worst here. It's been more than a week that we are sitting at our homes but the authorities haven't sent us any food item yet." "Authorities are not helping us during lockdown, ration is also not being provided to us because we are part of a minority community." he added. Adding to this, another Christian local said, "We are facing the inequality because we are from Christian community. We have lost all our source of earnings amid coronavirus outbreak." One more Christian local said, "Initially, authorities said everyone would get ration during lockdown but later they denied giving it to Christ

COVID-19: Hindus denied food supplies in Pakistan's Karachi

Karachi (Pakistan), Mar 30 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of needy gathered at Rehrri Ghoth in Karachi to receive food supplies and daily essentials. However, those who belong to the Hindu community were told to go back since the rations were only meant for Muslims. Sindh government issued order to distribute ration in lockdown through local NGOs and administration to daily wage workers and labourers. The distribution of food supplies was organised by local government in collaboration with the district government. Hindus were told that they were not eligible for having food supplies since it was only meant for Muslims, informed activists. No screening arrangements were provided for nearly 3,000 people who had gathered to collect rations. Hindus in Lyari, Sachal Ghoth and other parts of Karachi as well as all over Sindh are being denied a share in government food. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist has warned that the minorities are now faced with a serious food crisis

COVID-19: Singapore postpones Shangri-La dialogue

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Singapore postponed Shangri-La dialogue scheduled for June 5 to 7 in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. Shangri-La dialogue is a top-level regional security forum hosted by Singapore. The calling-off the event comes as countries around the world tighten their borders to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Singapore took the step of not allowing short-term visitors to enter or transit through the country from March 23, in a move to reduce the risk of importing COVID-19 cases. This marks the first time that the annual Shangri-La Dialogue has been called off since it was first launched in 2002. It is usually held in June at the Shangri-La Hotel.

President Trump doubts Chinese figures on COVID-19

Washington DC (USA), Mar 27 (ANI): President of the United States, Donald Trump raised eyebrows on figures released by China on Novel Coronavirus cases. President Trump while answering a media person on "cases in US surpassing China," said that he is not sure about numbers released by China. "I think it is a tribute to our testing, and you don't know what the numbers are in China. I think it is a tribute to testing, we are testing numbers of people. And I am sure you are not able to tell whether China is testing or not. I think that is a little hard," said President Trump.

US working with world to combat COVID-19: President Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 27 (ANI): President of the United States Donald Trump addressed a press conference in Washington DC after the G20 leaders meeting over COVID-19 pandemic. He informed that USA is working closely with countries around the world to combat the disease. "This morning I spoke to G20 leaders and we had a lot of different ideas. We are working together, leaders gathered virtually around the world," said President Trump. He added, "We talked about the problem. United States is working with friends and partners around the world. We discussed how important it is for nations to discuss and share the data and information."

Heed your state impacted by coronavirus, practice 15 days to slow the spread: US Vice Prez

Washington DC (USA), Mar 26 (ANI): United States Vice President Mike Pence said that heed your state impacted by coronavirus to practice 15 days to slow the spread. "There is nothing more important for the American people to do to slow the spread then to heed your state and local guidance and areas impacted by the coronavirus and for everyone else to put into practice the 15 days to slow the spread," said Pence while briefing the press amid coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 outbreak: 7-year-old boy uses his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens, says Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 26 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons on March 26, United States President Donald Trump informed that 7-year-old boy used his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens. "7-year-old boy used his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens. A college student took help from 90 of her friends to deliver groceries and supplies to the most vulnerable areas. Hundreds of medical students volunteered themselves to provide help to our doctors, nurses who are fighting to save our lives," said Trump on Novel Coronavirus outbreak.

Lockdown will not extinguish COVID -19, use this time to attack coronavirus: WHO

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 26 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Switzerland's Geneva, the Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke on coronavirus pandemic. He said, "Asking people to stay at home and shutting down population movement is buying time and reducing the pressure on health systems. But on their own, these measures will not extinguish epidemics." "We call on all countries who have introduced so-called lockdown measures, to use this time to attack the virus. You have created a second window of opportunity, the question is how will you use it?," WHO Director-General added.

Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prince Charles has been tested positive for coronavirus. Earlier this week, crown prince and Duchess of Cornwell, Camilia left London amid coronavirus scare. 71-year-old royal is currently in self-isolation in Scotland. Camilia tested negative for the disease. United Kingdom has reported over 400 deaths and more than 8000 positive cases of Novel Coronavirus.

27 killed in terror attack on Gurdwara in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Mar 25 (ANI): At least 27 civilians killed and eight were wounded in a terror attack on a Gurdwara in the capital of Afghanistan Kabul. Afghan security forces took immediate action and gunned down all the four terrorists. Terrified people were running to save their lives in the Gurudwara. Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned heinous terror attack and said that such cowardly attacks on places of worship of minority community especially at this time is reflective of the diabolical mindset of the perpetrators and their backers. "We strongly condemn the heinous terror attack on a Gurudwara in Kabul. Such cowardly attacks on places of worship of minority community especially at this time are reflective of the diabolical mindset of the perpetrators and their backers," tweeted MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.

India has tremendous capacity to combat COVID-19: WHO

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 24 (ANI): The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Michael J Ryan, said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of eradicating two pandemics, namely small-pox and polio. Dr Michael J Ryan said, "India is hugely populated like China and future of coronavirus pandemic to greater extent will be determined by what happens in densely populated large countries. It is really important that India continues to take aggressive action at public health level to contain, control and suppress this disease and to save lives. India led the world in eradicating two silent killers - Small Pox and Polio. India has tremendous capacities, all countries have tremendous capacities when communities and civil societies are mobilized." According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of cases worldwide has surpassed 3,30,000, while the number of deaths has exceeded to 14,000.

COVID-19 outbreak: Trump signs executive order to prevent price gouging, hoarding of medical supplies

Washington D.C. (USA), Mar 24 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order to prohibit hoarding and price gouging of medical supplies in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed over 400 lives in the country. "The order will prohibit the hoarding of vital medical equipment and supplies, such as hand sanitizers, face masks, and personal protective equipment," Trump said at the coronavirus task force briefing. "We will not allow anyone to exploit the suffering of American citizens for their own profit," he added.

COVID-19 outbreak: Sikhs prepare over 30,000 free meal packets for Americans in self-isolation

New York (USA), Mar 24 (ANI): The Sikh Center of New York, Inc prepared and packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans in coronavirus self-isolation. The Sikh community was approached by New York's Mayor office for food packages that were handed out to several distributing federal agencies in the area. Home-cooked meal is comprised of dry fruits, rice and lentils. Sikh Center is distributing and delivering free food to COVID-19 affected people in New York. Strict food hygiene practices were observed while the food was prepared such as maintaining social distancing and using face masks and gloves. The distributing agencies will provide food packets to people who are facing trouble in getting food at supermarkets. While speaking to ANI, the coordinator of American Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (East Coast), Himmat Singh said, "The 'Sewa' or service provided by Sikh volunteers is a vegetarian meal comprising of dry fruits, rice and lentils. The meals were prepared on March

COVID-19 outbreak: Little upset with China, says Prez Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 23 (ANI): While addressing a media brief on coronavirus outbreak, the United States President, Donald Trump expressed that he is upset with China for not responding to US' help. Trump said, "Our relationship with China is very good relationship. I wish they would have told us three months sooner. If they would have told us, we could have saved a lot of lives. I am a little upset with China. As much as I like President Xi and respect the country, I admire what they have done in short period of time. I asked if we could send some people to help them, they didn't want it, at a pride. They didn't respond."

Nepal builds special hospital for COVID-19 patients within 72 hours

Bharatpur (Nepal), Mar 21 (ANI): A special hospital with 70 beds, including 10 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependent Unit (HDU) with 10 beds designated to treat COVID-19 patients was built in Nepal's Chitwan District within 72 hours of its announcement. The hospital came into operation from Friday itself, abiding by the deadline of three days set by the Bharatpur Metropolis on 18th March. Exhibition center, constructed by Chitwan Industry Union, was converted into a temporary medical facility to cope with increased risk after the outbreak of new strain of coronavirus or the COVID-19 which has now taken the form of a pandemic. The Chitwan Medical College (CMC) has been designated to coordinate with College of Medical Sciences and the Private Hospital Coordination Committee and operate the ICU and HDU of the newly set hospital. Bharatpur- headquarter of Chitwan District is also regarded as economic and medical hub and transit to reach various districts of the Himalayan Nation hos

Pakistan records first-ever coronavirus death

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): A 50-year-old patient from Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan died due to coronavirus. It was the first-ever coronavirus death recorded in Pakistan. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Coronavirus had first emerged in China's Wuhan in December last year.

COVID-19 outbreak: In fear of lockdown, people rush to stockpile essentials

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 19 (ANI): In fear of lockdown due to coronavirus, people in Nepal started stockpiling the essentials. Long queues outside petrol pumps and gas stations have become a regular phenomenon in the capital Kathmandu. It is said that markets across the capital have been witnessing a shortage of fuel as people have started stockpiling the essentials amid fears of a possible spread of the coronavirus infection. However, Nepal has reported one case of coronavirus so far. At least 7,807 people globally have died from COVID-19, while more than 180,000 infections have been confirmed in at least 150 countries and territories, according to the World Health Organization.

Advocates protest police brutality against them in PoK

PoK, MARCH 17, 2020: - A large number of advocates took to streets of Muzzafarabad in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir to protest police brutality against them. The protests erupted after the police baton-charged a group of advocates, including women, and used poisonous gas to disperse them when they gathered outside a police station to peacefully lodge a complaint. During the protest, the advocates chanted slogans against the police and the establishment which has given them a free hand.

Once we're done with coronavirus, US economy will surge: Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 17 (ANI): On being asked if US economy is heading towards recession amid novel coronavirus disease, the United States President Donald Trump said, "It may be, we're not thinking in term of the virus. I think there is tremendous pent up demand in terms of stock market and in terms of economy. Once we're done with it, you are going to see a tremendous surge." He further said that his government is doing a fantastic job to fight from COVID-19. According to reports, a total of 3,487 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in USA so far.