Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Virus Not Airborne, Isolation Only Way to Break Chain of Transmission, Says Health Ministry; Global Deaths Cross 13,000
Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on Sunday, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record.
More than 300,000 infections have been confirmed worldwide, with the situation increasingly grim in Italy where the death toll spiked to more than 4,800 -- over a third of the global total.
A 69-year-old man infected with coronavirus, dies in a hospital in Gujarat's Surat. Meanwhile, a 65-year-old woman died in Vadodara, but her report tested COVID-19 is awaited
Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Virus Not Airborne, Isolation Only Way to Break Chain of Transmission, Says Health Ministry; Global Deaths Cross 13,000
Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on Sunday, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record.
More than 300,000 infections have been confirmed worldwide, with the situation increasingly grim in Italy where the death toll spiked to more than 4,800 -- over a third of the global total.
15:56 (IST)
A 69-year-old man infected with coronavirus, dies in a hospital in Gujarat's Surat. Meanwhile, a 65-year-old woman died in Vadodara, but her report tested COVID-19 is awaited.
15:51 (IST)
Section 144 in Karnataka Tonight | Only essential services will be allowed in nine districts of Karnataka including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mangalore, Kalaburagi, Mysore, Chikkaballapur, Kodagu, Dharwad, and Belagavi. Once Janata Curfew ends at 9pm section 144 will be in place from 9pm to 12am.
15:44 (IST)
Section 144 in Maharashtra | Section 144 will be imposed in not Mumbai, but also Nagpur, Pimpri-Chinchwad, in Maharashtra from tomorrow. After 144 sections, trains, buses have been stopped. ST buses and private buses have also been stopped. Other buses shall be used only and only if there is an emergency. Banks, essential services, stock exchanges will be open. Churches, Temples, Masjid to be closed. Grocery and medical stores to be open. Materials and goods of necessity will be supplied and there won't be any shortage: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
15:26 (IST)
Cabinet Secretary Reviews COVID-19 Status in India With State Chief Secretaries | Important decisions taken to check the coronavirus outbreak include suspension of movement of all passenger trains, metro trains and inter state passenger transport till March 31.
West Bengal Under Lockdown | Kolkata and all other municipal towns in West Bengal to go under lockdown, starting from tomorrow evening till March 31.
15:18 (IST)
Section 144 Imposed in Maharashtra Starting Tomorrow: CM | Section 144, which prohibits the assemnbly of four or more than four persons has been imposed in Maharashtra, starting tomorrow. All trains and buses will not be allowed to ply on roads, said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
15:01 (IST)
India Reports 341 COVID-19 Cases | India today recorded 341 positive cases of novel coronavirus. The death toll has reached six.
14:52 (IST)
Students Residing in Hostels Should Be Allowed to Continue Their Stay: HRD Ministry | "Announcement. Students who are still residing in the hostels, especially international students, should be allowed to continue with their stay. However, they are advised to take all necessary safety precautions," Ministry of HRD tweeted.
Lockdown in 75 Districts Across India Where Coronavirus Cases Reported | About 75 districts in India with confirmed COVID-19 cases will be going under lockdown. All inter-state passenger transport has also been suspended till March 31.
14:34 (IST)
Anti-Social Elements Spreading Misinformation on 'Janata Curfew' : Harsh Vardhan | "Some anti-social elements are spreading misinformation that after today’s #JantaCurfew ends,the deadly virus will be wished away. They’re exhorting people to come outdoors after 9pm. This is false & an attempt to mislead the public. #SocialDistancing must be adopted as a habit," Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tweeted
All Passenger Trains Suspended Till March 31 | No train except goods train will be run up to 2400 hrs of 31.03.2020. "However bare minimum Suburban services and Kolkata metro Rail service will continue to run till 2400 hrs on 22.03.2020, thereafter these services will also be stopped till 2400 hrs of 31.03.2020," announced Ministry of Railways.
13:05 (IST)
Asia Steps up Virus Efforts as Second Wave of Infections Strikes | From Australia's Bondi Beach to the streets of New Delhi, authorities across Asia ramped up efforts this weekend to stem the coronavirus amid fears of a second wave of infections in places where outbreaks had appeared under control. Tighter travel restrictions were imposed in several countries while Malaysia deployed its army to enforce a lockdown as the number of cases in the region soared past 95,000 -- a third of the world's infections, an AFP tally shows.
12:57 (IST)
Greater Noida Man With Travel History of Dubai Tests Positive for Coronavirus | A 31-year-old man in Greater Noida has tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to six in Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said today. The man stays in Sector Alpha 1, which has been locked down by the district administration for 48 hours to sanitise the area and all residents have been asked to stay indoors.
12:44 (IST)
Paolo Maldini Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Another prominent figure of the sport in Italy has tested positive. AC Milan technical director and legend Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son Daniel Maldini have tested positive for novel coronavirus. Milan announced the diagnosis shortly after Juventus announced that Paulo Dybala had tested positive.
12:36 (IST)
Bihar Reports First Death Due to COVID-19 | A 38-year-old man with travel history to Qatar, dies at AIIMS, Patna, says hospital official. The death toll in India has reached 6.
12:22 (IST)
Hyderabad Police Requests People by Folding Hands to Stay Indoors | Hyderabad Police are requesting people by folding hands to stay indoors by following 'Janata Curfew' to curb spread of coronavirus.
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