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COVID-19: Man jailed for coughing and spitting on police officer
For his terror threat and drunken attack on the police officer, the 40-year-old man has been jailed for 26 weeks.
Panicked mothers start leaving onions in kids' rooms to combat coronavirus
Following quack novel coronavirus preventive techniques, many mothers are leaving onions around the house to "absorb" the virus.
Sergio Ramos donates masks, PPEs, test kits to fight coronavirus in Spain
Spain has recorded the second most coronavirus death cases after Italy as it surpassed China's numbers
COVID-19: Outrage as Instagrammer licks handrail in New York subway
The YouTube and Instagram star released the cringeworthy video of himself triggering comments demanding his arrest.
Real Madrid striker might be jailed for breaking quarantine
22-year old Luka Jovic claimed that he didn't know all the quarantine rules and he accidentally violated them
Sex offender becomes first COVID-19 patient to die in UK prison
The 84-year-old convict with underlying health issues passed away at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire.
Nurse commits suicide at south London hospital
In the hospital where eight patients have died of COVID-19, a nurse in her 20s was found unresponsive before passing away.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver talks about the future of the 2019-2020 season
So far, at least 14 NBA players are known to have COVID-19.
COVID-19 crisis: NBA discussing possibility of suspending player salaries
Typically, NBA teams pay their players' multi-million contracts bi-monthly on the 1st and 15th of the month.
Boston Celtics player Marcus Smart tests positive for COVID-19
Smart is calling on the young generation of America to take the virus seriously.
British tourists evicted from flight over COVID-19 fears
Passengers on board a flight from Sofia to London forced British tourists to deboard after they were suspected to be coming from a quarantined ski resort in Bansko.
Virus pandemic prompts Razer to redirect resources to manufacture surgical masks
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan confirms that his company will provide up to one million surgical masks to help fight the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus scams: robbers use COVID-19 crisis to scam panicked victims
Unsuspecting victims have been conned out of £800,000 last month in novel coronavirus related scams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 breath test developed by British scientists
Rapid screening technology may soon replace cheek swabs by detecting biomarkers in breath.
GDC 2020: Ongoing pulls out due to COVID-19 fears, could cancel event
A week ago, the first hint of companies dropping out of GDC 2020 came when Facebook and Sony confirmed non-attendance.
Serie A: Juventus vs Inter clash doubtful over coronavirus fears
The weekend matches between Inter and Sampdoria, Atalanta and Sassuolo, Torino and Parma, and Verona and Cagliari, have already been cancelled
Pax East 2020: Boston mayor urges Sony to reconsider attendance
Sources reveal that Sony was expected to showcase a playable demo of one of its highly anticipated titles of 2020.