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The novel coronavirus outbreak, or COVID-19, has spread rapidly across more than 80 countries. There have been 28 confirmed cases in India so far, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said.
Globally, there have been over 92,800 cases of novel coronavirus. At least 3,100 people have died so far — majority of them in China. Infections have steadily risen in Iran, Italy, Japan and South Korea. The outbreak is having a major impact on global economy and the stock market. Catch the updates here:
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J&K High Court today sought Centre’s response on a plea regarding the evacuation of J&K students andother persons from coronavirus affected Iran. Court directed administrations of J&K andLadakh to ensure the creation of proper isolation andquarantine facilities besides testing labs.
Furthermore, the High Courtdirected the respondents to file status report on or before March 12, 2020 which has been listed as the next date of hearing. (ANI)
At present, total 5 persons are admitted in the isolation wards of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) in Bengaluru.All the reports of admitted patients havetested negative for coronavirus. We will start the process of discharging them as per protocol, Dr. Nagaraj, Director, RGICD, told news agency ANI.
Public Health Dept:Till today, 66,977 travellers from 563 flights have been screened at Mumbai Airport. 167 symptomatic travellers were isolated. Out of 167 samples, 161 have been found negative as per reports of National Institute of Virology, Pune.
Report of 6 are awaited. At present 9 travellers are still in hospital, 7 at Mumbai & 1 each at Nashik and Nanded. (ANI)
Lufthansa to ground 150 of its more than 750 planes over coronavirus, AFP is reporting.
"One of our colleagues based out of Gurgaon office, who recently returned from Italy has sadly been tested positive for Coronavirus. He is receiving appropriate treatment. As a precautionary measure, we have suggested his team members to get health tests done immediately," Paytm said in a statement.
Till today, 66,977 travellers from 563 flights have been screened at Mumbai Airport. 167 symptomatic travellers were isolated. Out of 167 samples, 161 have been found negative as per reports of National Institute of Virology, Pune. Report of 6 are awaited. At present 9 travellers are still in hospital, 7 at Mumbai and1 each at Nashik and Nanded. (ANI)
APaytm employee in Gurgaon has tested positive for coronavirus, acompany statement has said according to news agency PTI.
ristalina Georgieva, MD, IMF: We don’t yet know how fast the Coronavirus outbreak will retreat. We know the shock is somewhat unusual, as it impacts both supply and demand... This is a fast evolving situation that requires high degree of coordination.
The 189 member countries stand united to address the challenges related to the epidemic. We extend our sympathies to those affected. The economic and financial impact has been felt globally, creating uncertainty and damaging near-term prospects.
We are determined to provide the necessary support to mitigate the impact, especially on the most vulnerable people and countries. We have called upon the IMF to use all its available financing instruments to help member countries in need.
We are confident that, working together, we will overcome the challenge facing us and restore growth and prosperity for all.
The statement, in full, can be read here.
Saudi Arabia has suspended the 'Umrah' pilgrimage for locals, CNN News18 has reported citing Saudi press agency.
ITBP: All 24 members comprising 21 Italians and3 Indians brought to the quarantine facility in Chhawla, Delhi yesterday, left this evening. Positive cases to be treated at designated hospitals and others to be kept under preventive isolation at a different location. (ANI)
The government is working intensively to ensure meaningful intervention, if needed, to deal with the impact of unfolding coronavirus crisis on the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Replying to a query regarding assessment of impact of the crisis on the economy, Sitharaman said she has held meetings with industry representatives along with secretaries.
She said work is going on "intensively" in different ministries and "working out something where a meaningful intervention from the government, if necessary, can be made". (PTI)
