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Coronavirus Updates: Punjab, MP, Rajasthan make wearing masks mandatory
10 Apr, 2020 | 12:05:57 AM IST
Health Ministry said 477 people have recovered & been discharged from the hospital so far. There have been 591 new cases, and 20 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
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Two coronavirus deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh, toll rises to six
Two more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, taking the toll to six so far, while 15 new cases were also reported during the day, making it an aggregate of 363.
80 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today. Total positive cases in the state stands at 463: Rajasthan Health Department
Till tomorrow atleast 70,000 people will be released from 14-day quarantine.
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Delhi government launches 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment areas
COVID-19 cases in Delhi reach 720
- With 51 more COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday, the total number of positive cases in the national capital has risen to 720.
- Out of the total 720 cases, there are 430 cases from the Tablighi Jamaat congregation that took place in Nizamuddin Markaz last month.
Kerala should continue vigil, says CM; 12 new cases reported
Twelve more people tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala on Thursday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 357, as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cautioned that the state should continue to maintain vigil against the pandemic.
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Andhra Pradesh reports 15 new Covid positive cases, taking the total to 363. Thursday saw 2 more deaths, taking the total deaths to 6. In all, 10 persons were cured and discharged so far.
Twenty-five coronavirus deaths in Maharashtra on Thursday, overall toll rises to 97: State Health Department
Coronavirus cases in national capital rise to 720; death toll mounts to 12
12 new cases in Kerala, 13 more cured
12 more fresh cases were reported today in Kerala, taking the total number of Covid-19 positives in the state to 357. 13 more people tested negative today taking the total number of those cured to 97. 258 people are currently undergoing treatment
Telangana State Health Minister Eatala Rajendra: I think 68 people, including Markaz returnees, will be discharged after a final test if they test negative tomorrow.
Cleaning community toilets in densely populated areas in Mumbai is a challenge as around 200 people use a toilet seat throughout the day. So, we are deploying fire brigade to sanitize such community toilets every hour with speed jet pumps.
- Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Tamil Nadu reports another spike with 96 fresh cases
Tamil Nadu reported a fresh spike in cases on Thursday with 96 people testing positive for the novel coronavirus. This takes the total tally in that State to 834. Health officials said 84 of these were from a "single source" in Delhi while the others had contact history.
Punjab sees spike in COVID-19 cases; total count rises to 130
Tamil Nadu reports 96 COVID-19 cases, including 84 "same source contact", taking the total in the state to 834: Government
Need to plan for possibility of more Theodore Roosevelt-level coronavirus infections: Pentagon
The U.S. military needs to plan for the possibility of more coronavirus infections on the level of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, a top general said on Thursday.
"I think it is not a good idea to think that the (Theodore Roosevelt) is a one of a kind issue... To think that it will never happen again, is not a good way to plan," Air Force General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reports at the Pentagon.
"I think it is not a good idea to think that the (Theodore Roosevelt) is a one of a kind issue... To think that it will never happen again, is not a good way to plan," Air Force General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reports at the Pentagon.
Srinagar administration appeals to people hiding travel history to come forward for COVID-19 test
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There are 1346 cases of COVID19 in Maharashtra out of which 746 patients are in Mumbai. We are planning to deploy the State Reserve Police Force in congested areas for effective enforcement of coronavirus lockdown.
- State Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Class 10th (SSLC) exams which were scheduled to be held on 27-04-2020 to 09-05-2020 has been postponed till further notice. 10 days of revision classes will be done before examination dates.
- Karnataka Education Minister Suresh Kumar
Sangrur: District Administration has set up a disinfectant tunnel along with hand-wash stations which have foot operated mechanism for hand washing and sensor based hand dryer outside their office complex.
Sangrur: District Administration has set up a disinfectant tunnel along with hand-wash stations which have foot ope… https://t.co/5YfkaH2QiQ
— ANI (@ANI) 1586441345000Rations, sanitary napkins distributed in East Delhi amid lockdown
- Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam participated in a drive on Thursday to distribute sanitary napkins and rations to people in East Delhi.
- The drive was carried out by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), an NGO founded by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
- A total of 350 dry ration packets and sanitary napkins were distributed among migrant labourers and victims of the February riots in East Delhi, it said.
- The drive was conducted at an East Delhi Municipal Corporation primary school.
Aligarh District Magistrate CB Singh:
He and 9 others were placed under home quarantine on 30th March. The others have tested negative but he tested posi… https://t.co/ynhoMWDUnk
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1586440427000Number of COVID19 cases reaches 397 including 24 deaths in Madhya Pradesh, with maximum 221 cases being reported in Indore, followed by Bhopal at 98.
- State Principal Health Secretary
Singapore records largest spike of COVID-19 cases, most new cases in foreign worker dormitories
- Singapore saw a sharp rise of 287 new coronavirus cases on Thursday with a majority of them having link to foreign worker dormitories.
- This is the highest daily number reported to date and brings the total number of cases here to 1,910, according to The Straits Times.
England's coronavirus hospital death toll rises 765 to 7,248
Of the 765 patients, 43 (aged between 33 and 99) had no known underlying health condition.
Misbehaviour with doctors, nurses won't be tolerated, says Kejriwal
"It needs to be understood that doctors and nurses are saving our lives. They are treating COVID-19 patients despite being at risk to be affected by the coronavirus. Instead of appreciating them, we are misbehaving with them. I would like to warn the people that any misbehaviour with them will not be tolerated. Strictest punishment will be given to such people," Chief Minister Kejriwal said at a daily media briefing.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark: Roughly one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks.
Rajasthan government makes wearing masks mandatory in urban areas, mandis
Telangana reports 18 new Covid positive cases, taking the total to 471 and one death, taking the total deaths to 12. So far, 45 recovered and discharged.
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To allay fears of COVID-19 spread, Punjab ministers attend cremation of man in Rupnagar
In a bid to dispel fears that one may contract COVID-19 by attending the last rites of an infected person, two Punjab ministers took part in the cremation of a 55-year-old man in Rupnagar district on Thursday.
70-year-old COVID-19 positive woman from Dharavi passes away
So far, nine cases have been reported from Dharavi, Asia's largest slum area, after two more men tested positive at Mukund slum and Dhanwada Chawl on Wednesday.
Meanwhile to contain the spread of coronavirus, BMC has ordered a ban on all vegetable, fruit markets, hawkers and sellers in the containment area and buffer zone in Dharavi, during the lockdown period. However, pharmacies are allowed to remain open.
Meanwhile to contain the spread of coronavirus, BMC has ordered a ban on all vegetable, fruit markets, hawkers and sellers in the containment area and buffer zone in Dharavi, during the lockdown period. However, pharmacies are allowed to remain open.
Nepal lifts local travel curbs for two days to allow people leave Kathmandu
UK PM Johnson improving but still in intensive care in COVID-19 fight
- He remains in intensive care as his government reviews the most stringent shutdown in Britain's peacetime history.
- Johnson, 55, was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough.
- He was rushed to intensive care on Monday where he has since spent three nights receiving treatment.
- Ministers have said he has been sat up in bed and talking to medical staff.
Nine people have died in Mumbai due to corona according to BMC's report till 4pm. Total dead in Mumbai is now at 54.
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The unemployment rate soared to 7.8%, official data showed on Thursday, as the coronavirus outbreak forced the closure of non-essential businesses.
84 persons out of the 96 persons who tested positive for COVID19 today are from "single source" event; 763 cases out of the total 834 cases in the state are from "single source" event.
- Beela Rajesh, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary
Fed announces $2.3 trillion in additional lending
The Federal Reserve is taking additional steps to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support American households and businesses, as well as local governments, as they deal with the coronavirus.
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Seven areas from where COVID-19 cases were found, sealed in Uttarakhand: Police
A 44 year old man, who had tested positive for COVID19 lost his life in Indore today, taking the total of coronavirus related deaths in the city to 23.
- Rahul Rokade, PRO, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore
Health Ministry constitutes high-level teams to coordinate with states
"The Health Ministry has constituted high-level teams which will coordinate with states on containment plan, hospital preparedness and ventilator management. 10 teams have been sent to Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh," Aggarwal said in a press conference.
Containment exercise will be carried out in 21 areas of Delhi where #COVID19 cases have been found. These areas will be completely sealed & residents will be home quarantined. Essential services will be delivered to the residents' doorsteps.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Modi interacts with leader of Uganda
Spoke on phone to President Yoweri Museveni about the challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. India will… https://t.co/uH1LgMALcj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1586434264000Odisha makes use of masks mandatory
Stepping out without them will now be an offence, Rs 200 penalty for first three instances, Rs 500 for subsequent times.
Three more deaths have been reported in Pune today, taking the death toll in the city to 21
State tally in Haryana rises to 134
Some cases have been reported from Siwan, Nawada & Begusarai. We are imposing complete lockdown and curfew like situation in the localities, areas & villages from where cases have been reported. No one can leave their houses in those areas: Gupteshwar Pandey, DGP Bihar
16 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours
These include 10 cases with close contact to other patients & three with travel history to Delhi. Total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 197: Karnataka Health Department
21 COVID-19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh are in isolation wards
It's sad that all these cases are linked with Jamaat, some of them are those who had attended the Markaz event in Delhi & others are those who had come in contact with the attendees: Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur
Government of India sanctions Rs. 15,000 crores for 'India #COVID19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package': Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
British PM Boris Johnson's health 'continues to improve': Downing Street
