As the scare of coronavirus continues to spread faster than the infection itself, journalists and news persons have been busy gathering strange yet vital updates on the after-effects of the apparent epidemic. The latest developments vary from upsetting to downright weird. Here’s a list of the top news surrounding the coronavirus from India and around the world that you should read if you, too, are concerned for the safety of your own life and those around you.
Top 5 news stories from India
1. Taj Mahal closes for the month
The Taj Mahal has now been closed for tourists till the end of March. Naveen Jain, the mayor of Agra, wrote a letter to the government of India seeking an approval for this and was later granted the permission. The mayor further asked residents and tourists visiting Agra to avoid mass gatherings or celebrating Holi at large, considering the looming danger.
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2. Airlines cut international flights from Kochi airport
As the scare over coronavirus spreads, airline companies are now cancelling flights at large. Singapore Airlines has cut down the daily frequency of flights from Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) from two to one since the detection of coronavirus. Saudi Airlines and the Malaysian Airlines Malindo Air soon followed and cancelled many of their flights in an attempt to contain the spread.
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3. Sabarimala Temple, Kerala asks devotees to stay away, refuses to distribute its appam and payesem
In the wake of the coronavirus scare, Travancore Devaswom Board president N Vasu has asked devotees to not visit the Sabarimala Temple for some time. He further informed the people that the appam and payesem counters will remain closed till further notice. He has requested the temple authorities to cancel festivals and celebrations that involve public gatherings. Cinema theatres in Kerala will also remain closed from Wednesday till March 31.
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4. Whatsapp Vs Coronavirus: Which is more dangerous?
India is the largest market for whatsapp users in the world with over 400 million active users. This makes the process of monitoring the data shared on the app quite a task. While the coronavirus breakout is posing multiple challenges in itself, the spread of fake news on whatsapp is further adding the woes of the authorities in making people aware about what’s right and what’s not. Is whatsapp a greater threat to the country in these dire times?
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5. Paytm shuts office till 22nd March after employee tests positive for Coronavirus
Paytm has shut its Gurugram office for 15 days till 22nd March, after one of its employees tested positive for coronavirus. The company officials have delivered an official statement where it states that the company looks to contain the spread and will be taken all the regulatory actions needed. This has led many companies based out of Gurugram to pull up their socks and prepare in advance for the emergence of any cases.
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Top 5 news stories from around the world:
1. UK health minister tested positive
Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Ms Dorries, the first MP to test positive, said that she had taken all the advised precautions after finding out and has been self-isolating at home. The news comes in after a sixth person died from the virus in the UK, which has a total of 382 cases. The latest person to die was a man in his early 80s who had underlying health conditions.
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2. South Korea blames a church for coronavirus spread
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea has reached well over 7,400. Many of them have been traced back to the mysterious Shincheonji Church of Jesus, resulting in a public outcry against the organization. This has made the church a lightning rod for the public’s wrath and a ready outlet for long standing prejudice.
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3. God Vs Coronavirus: Rome churches cancel mass till April 3
The Diocese of Rome has ordered the immediate suspension of all Masses for the faithful in churches throughout the capital, as part of the Vatican's response to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency in Italy. The measure, which will allow priests to celebrate Mass behind closed doors, will remain in effect until at least 3 April, reports Italian news agency ANSA. The decision however stops short of closing Rome's churches entirely.
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4. Panic due to coronavirus causes toilet paper shortage in Australia
The fear of getting infected by coronavirus has led people to act strangely. As a safe measure, people have started hoarding household products for days in advance. However, one such family in Australia took it a step further by ‘accidentally’ ordering toilet paper for 12 months in advance. As such, the country seems to be running short on toilet rolls right now.
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