The novel coronavirus outbreak, or COVID-19, has been declared a ‘pandemic’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It has spread across at least 124 countries. There have been 73 confirmed cases in India so far. Two cases were reported in Mumbai yesterday.
Globally, there have been over 1.2 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 4,600 people have died so far — majority of them in China. Infections have steadily risen in Iran, Italy, South Korea and the United States. The outbreak is having a major impact on global economy and the stock market. Catch the updates here:
Commissioner, Karnataka Health Dept:76-yr-old man from Kalaburagi who passed away and was a suspected COVID-19 patient has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing, isolation and other measures being taken.Telangana Govt. has also been informed as he went to a hospital there. (ANI)
The remaining two One-day Internationals (ODIs) of the three-match series of South Africa tour of India, will be played without any public gathering, including spectators. (ANI)
PM Narendra Modi received a telephone call yesterday evening from Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The leaders reviewed excellent progress in bilateral relations. They also exchanged views on global situation in context of COVID-19 pandemic. (ANI)
Canadian Prime Minister JustinTrudeau is self-isolating over coronavirus fears after his wife showed symptoms of illness, reports BBC.
Arrangements are being made to facilitate clarifications to Indians and address concerns of foreign nationals on the travel advisory issued by the Government of India, in the wake of the coronavirusoutbreak through a 24x7 helpline.
Health Minister Rajesh Tope:Number of coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra now 14.
Cabinet discussed and we are of the view that big gatherings should be avoided. We have two options, IPL should be done without spectators or else matches should be postponed.(ANI)
PVR statement on Government Advisory on Multiplex Shut Down till 31st March’20 in the state of Kerala, Delhi and UT of J&K:
This is with reference to advisory issued by states of Kerala, Delhi and UT of Jammu & Kashmir to shut down all cinema Halls till 31st March, 2020 as a precautionary and preventive measure to prevent spread of COVID-19.
All of us at PVR have utmost concern for the safety and wellbeing of each of our guests, and in the same context, we fully respect the decision of respective state governments and UT Administration.
We believe that this is a temporary situation and remain buoyant about the film business in India, and our own growth prospects. We also look forward to continuing to serve our guests in the States of Kerala, Delhi and UT of Jammu and offering them a world class movie going experience 1st April 2020 onwards.
We have spoken to BCCI officials and second ODI between India and South Africa in Lucknow on March 15 will be held in empty stadium.
We believe that the situation is under control. We have taken a large number of measures at airports, land borders and ports.
A police constable has been admitted to isolation ward of a district hospital in Maharashtra's Jalna for suspected exposure to coronavirus, asenior official told news agency PTI.
All schools in Bangalore rural and urbanwill shut from tomorrow, news agency ANI has reported.Students of classes 7-10 can come to write their exams, the news agency has said.
Health, Medical, and Family Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh: One person who returned to Nellore from Italy on 6th March 2020 has tested positive for coronavirus. Five people who came in contact with the affected person have also been quarantined. (ANI)
