- Due to Coronavirus, Namaste (Indian way of greeting) has replaced normal handshake for greeting. Namaste has emerged as the most preferred form of greeting to reduce physical contact with others.
- On Wednesday, The world's most popular celebrities such as Prince Charles spotted greeting people with a Namaste at the London Palladium. Whereas, Emmanuel Macron (French President) welcomed Spain King Felipe with a Namaste.
- What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),
- Coronavirus is a family of viruses found in many species of animals such as Camels, Cats, and especially Bats. It was first identified in Wuhan city of China.
- It is caused by the 'SARS-CoV-2' virus and the disease it causes has been named 'Coronavirus Disease 2019' (COVID-19).
- As per reports, Till-now more than 5,500 people have died: In which China 3,200 and 550 people have died in other countries.
Published On : 13 Mar 2020
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