20 Mar, 23:37 (IST)

IKEA Hyderabad: In the interest of the safety of our customers and co-workers, we are temporarily closing our store for the public from today, until further notice. #Telangana

20 Mar, 23:06 (IST)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson orders UK-wide lockdown from tonight, PM tells cafes, pubs and restaurants must close: UK Media #Coronavirus 

20 Mar, 22:56 (IST)

Italy reports 627 new coronavirus deaths taking toll over 4,000: AFP news agency

20 Mar, 22:36 (IST)

Number of positive #coronavirus cases in India rises to 236: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

20 Mar, 22:05 (IST)

Kashi Vishwanath Temple to remain closed for devotees from tomorrow till March 24, in the wake of #CoronaVirus outbreak. However, routine prayers by priests would continue: Kaushal Raj Sharma, Varanasi District Magistrate.

20 Mar, 21:56 (IST)

Two Indonesian nationals have tested positive for #COVID19 in Telangana. Total number of positive cases in the sate has reached 19: Dr. Shankar, Superintendent, Government Fever Hospital

20 Mar, 21:33 (IST)

Four COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Jabalpur. Three persons belong to the same family and have travel history to Dubai while the fourth person has travel history to Germany. #MadhyaPradesh

20 Mar, 21:33 (IST)

Four COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Jabalpur. Three persons belong to the same family and have travel history to Dubai while the fourth person has travel history to Germany. #MadhyaPradesh

20 Mar, 21:32 (IST)

Delhi government to pay salaries to daily wage staff, guest teachers employed at places that have been closed due to COVID-19: Dy CM Manish Sisodia

20 Mar, 21:23 (IST)

First case of coronavirus reported in Himachal Pradesh. Two people have been tested positive for COVID-19

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New Delhi, March 20: China has reported zero new domestic infections of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, for the second consecutive day on Friday. However, in Europe, coronavirus cases continue to rise. Over 1,00,000 people across Europe have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Italy remains the worst-affected European country with as many as 3,405 deaths. Subsequently, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that the nationwide lockdown will be extended. Catch live updates on the global coronavirus outbreak here. Travel Bans Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: MEA Tells Indians Abroad to 'Stay Put Where You Are, Restrictions Are Temporary'.

In India, there are 149 active cases of coronavirus. With one more death reported from Punjab, India's death toll due to coronavirus has reached four. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation and urged citizens to opt for a 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm. The Prime Minister further urged people above the age of 60 to avoid going out in the coming weeks, adding that every citizen must follow instructions issued by the government.

In Iran, the coronavirus kills one person every 10 minutes, the health ministry spokesman tweeted on Thursday. "Based on our information, every 10 minutes one person dies from the coronavirus and some 50 people become infected with the virus every hour in Iran," Kianush Jahanpur tweeted. Iran is among the countries that have been severely hit by the outbreak of novel coronavirus.