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Staff 'worked while symptomatic' at US care home with 35 virus deaths
The care home is responsible for over half the deaths in the northwestern state of Washington
Euro 2020 fate to be decided as virus threat looms
More than 2,100 people have died in Italy, which is supposed to host the opening game of Euro 2020 in Rome.
Virus-stricken airlines face bailout or bust
Airlines and airports are also large employers, accounting for around four million jobs worldwide.
Saint Patrick's Day events cancelled, revellers asked to celebrate online
Irish government implores citizens to not organise private parties as pubs remain shut.
COVID-19 in UK: £1,000 fine or jail time for skipping quarantine, refusing test
New regulations might see those above 70 self-isolated, uncooperative coronavirus suspects and patients fined or jailed, and low-risk prisoners released early from jail.
Priest encourages worshippers to drink from same spoon despite coronavirus risk
The Priest claimed that wine from the blessed cup cannot carry disease.
Stocks tumble as anxious Europe starts week under lockdown
COVID-19 first emerged in China late last year, but Europe is now the biggest flashpoint and the death toll on the continent surged at the weekend.
'Don't Sacrifice Lives': Doubts grow in Japan over Tokyo Olympics
Scrapping the Olympics would be a heartbreaking decision for Tokyo residents who rushed to buy tickets.
Coronavirus health scare marks new Steam milestone as over 20mn users concurrently log in
Reports noted that the upward trend began in January when reports of COVID-19 infections likewise rose.
Equities plunge as central bank moves fail to ease economy fears
Equity markets continue to be whipsawed by the disease, which has now infected almost 170,000 people and killed more than 6,000.
NBA player Rudy Gobert donates $500,000 to support other people affected by COVID-19
Gobert is the first person in the NBA to have tested positive for COVID-19.
Golden State Warriors pledges $1 million to aid arena employees during NBA shutdown
The NBA suspended all games indefinitely since March 11 due to COVID-19.
Real Madrid in quarantine as La Liga suspends fixtures
Real Madrid confirmed its senior football team is in quarantine after one of the club's basketball players tested positive for the virus.
Virus sparks wild stock market swings
The virus has infected more than 130,000 people and killed nearly 5,000.
Italian actor forced to remain trapped with sister's coronavirus infected corpse
Undertakers refused to remove his sister's corpse from his family home for two days.
Cristiano Ronaldo quarantined after teammate Daniele Rugani tests positive for coronavirus
Ronaldo will not be flying back to Turin as he remains quarantined in his family home in Portugal.
New York postpones St Patrick's Day parade over virus fears
The event has been held annually for more than 250 years
Twitter staff ordered to work from home over virus fears
Other internet giants have brought in their own policies to protect staff from infection.
China allows some firms to resume work at virus epicentre
Other companies are expected to resume production only after March 20.
E3 2020: COVID-19 outbreak finally pushes organisers to cancel event
Reports claim that members of the ESA were planning to make a public statement on Sunday, but it seems to have leaked beforehand.
Italian sporting events cancelled indefinitely amidst coronavirus outbreak
So far, the novel coronavirus has killed 463 people in Italy while infecting 9,172 people
'Miracle cure' for COVID-19 leads to 44 alcohol poisoning deaths in Iran
Panicked Iranians drank bootleg or industrial alcohol after they heard rumours that drinking alcohol can cure the disease.
Indian Wells tennis cancelled over coronavirus fears
The number of American coronavirus cases is now at over 500 and involves some 30 US states.
LeBron James refuses to play in empty arenas despite COVID-19 scare
According to a memo, only the players and essential staff would be allowed to go in the arena.
COVID-19: NBA sends memo saying games may soon be played without fans
The NBA is looking at the possibility of containment curfews and other prudent measures.
Asia-Pacific economies face $211 bn hit from virus, says S&P
Fears about the impact of the outbreak have hammered world markets as investors fret over its economic impact.
OPEC divided on how to combat coronavirus fallout
The European benchmark of Brent sank to under 50 dollars on Sunday, a level not reached since July 2017.
COVID-19 breath test developed by British scientists
Rapid screening technology may soon replace cheek swabs by detecting biomarkers in breath.
Coronavirus casts potential cloud over Euro 2020 with 100 days to go
UEFA is remaining calm over the possible repercussions for Euro 2020.
Blip or bust: Coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
Growth forecasts for the first quarter of 2020 and the year as a whole have been lowered by most economists.