Coronavirus: Over 6,000 Dead Globally From COVID-19; Italy Worst Hit After China

The deadly novel coronavirus has claimed over 5,300 lives and infected over 1,5 lakh people across 135 countries and territories, with the World Health Organisation describing the outbreak a pandemic. In India, the list of positive coronavirus cases as confirmed by the Union Health Ministry stood at 93. However, data from states put the number of cases at 102. Maharashtra witnessed the largest number of cases where the numbers rose to 31. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a video-conference of all the SAARC nations on Sunday to chalk out a joint strategy to fight the pandemic. Follow News Nation’s live blog on coronavirus and get latest, verified updates from across the world. Say yes to safety and no to panic.

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