The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread across 190 countries infecting 4.2 lakh people and killing 16,500 so far. In India, as many as 562 COVID-19 cases have been reported so far. Of these, 37 have recovered and 10 have died. On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi annouced that the country would go under 21-day lackdown to combat the spread of the virus.
Infections are rapidly rising in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. It has has a massive impact on the global economy and stock markets. Catch the latest updates here:
Road Transport Ministry allows suspension of toll collection across India till April 14.
Air India will evacuate over 300 Israel nationals from Delhi (India) to Tel Aviv (Israel) tomorrow. Boeing 777 AI-139 planes have been deployed for the evacuation operation. (ANI)
More than 3 billion people told to stay at home worldwide over COVID-19
– AFP tally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin today. Both leaders exchanged views on the situation regarding the COVID19 pandemic, Embassy of India in Russia said
IMF, World Bank call for governments to suspend debt payments by poorest nations so they can battle COVID-19. (AFP)
The G20 has an important global role to play in addressing the COVID19 pandemic. I look forward to productive discussions tomorrow at the G20 Virtual Summit, being coordinated by the Saudi G20 Presidency,Prime Minister Narendra Modisaid. (ANI)
Petroleum is an essential services sector. We are working to ensure not just consumers get uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG but also that the supply lines for the country’s defence forces are secured, Union Minister of Petroleum andNatural GasDharmendra Pradhan told media persons.
On March 24, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide curfew till April 15, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of COVID19. US citizens are required to comply with Indian law andobey directions from law enforcement officers.
We are in contact with the Indian government to emphasize the need for hotels to continue to lodge US citizens. US Mission to India continues to work with the US Department of State andairline companies to arrange flights from India to US, for our citizens.
Once these flights are arranged, we will work with the Indian government to arrange to the greatest extent possible safe passage to airports for US citizens
– US Embassy in India
We prohibited export of masks-PPEs (personal protection equipments)as early asJan 31. We've also started analysing the technical guidelines with respect to what type of PPEs can be put to use based on the type of virus. We've started analysing the suppliers available in India
BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly will provide free rice worth Rs 50 lakh to the needy people who have been put in government schools for safety and security amid the coronavirus pandemic. (IANS)
Total number of COVID19 positive cases rise to 606 in India – including 553 active cases, 42 cured / discharged people and 10 deaths –Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said.
