The four stages of a global pandemic

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Covid-19 outbreak: Indian Railways to convert train coaches into isolation wards Following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, there has been an increased need for facilities to quarantine oneself in - to answer this demand, Indian Railways has found an ingenious solution. Coronavirus: The four stages of a global pandemic Over the past few months, the world has been hit by a large scale viral outbreak - coronavirus - that causes covid-19. India has already reported over 950 cases of the virus, and as cases look like rising further, here are the stages of a pandemic and what they entail. The unsung heroes at the frontlines of the coronavirus battle The global pandemic has affected lives across the globe - with India going on a nationwide lockdown last week. Only essential services have been kept alive by hundreds of people still working. Here are the people working to ensure the country is kept running smoothly, even in lockdown. Why the novel coronavirus became a social media nightmare The novel coronavirus, however, has opened up an entirely different problem: the life-endangering consequences of supposed cures, misleading claims, snake-oil sales pitches and conspiracy theories about the outbreak. Chennai cops use 'Corona' helmet to raise awareness on Covid-19 In a bid to spread awareness about the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, a local artist in collaboration with a police official here has made a unique 'Corona' helmet to dissuade commuters from coming out on the streets during the nationwide lockdown. An act of God: Kindness in the time of Coronavirus As the pandemic spreads across the globe, people everywhere are banding together (while maintaining social distance) to ensure each others' safety. These are some of the most wholesome events to come out of this pandemic. To fight Coronavirus, field hospital set up in New York's Central Park In New York's Central Park on Sunday, a field hospital was going up. Dozens of people worked in a drizzle to erect the facility for an expected influx of COVID-19 patients at the epicentre of the US coronavirus pandemic. Fit, healthy 33-year-old recounts falling ill to coronavirus Andrea Napoli didn't fit the usual profile of a coronavirus patient. At 33, he was in perfect health, with no history of respiratory disease. And he was in top physical shape, thanks to regular workouts, including water polo training. How the Modi government is helping poor people deal with Covid-19 Following the widespread outbreak of coronavirus in India, the country has gone on lockdown to combat the virus - a move that has led to disruption across economic strata. What politicians are doing amid Coronavirus lockdown Prime Minister Narendra Modi hared 3D animated videos of him performing yoga on Twitter to show how he remains fit. During yesterday's #MannKiBaat, someone asked PM Modi about his fitness routine during the lockdown day.

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