The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across at least 155 countries. There are at least 114 active cases of novel coronavirus in India right now. The Union Health Ministry has said that 13 people have recovered so far, but two have died.
Globally, there have been over 1.69 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 6,500 people have died so far — majority of them in China. However, infections have steadily risen in Iran, Italy, South Korea, Spain and the United States. The outbreak is having a major impact on global economy and the stock market. Catch the updates here:
Coronavirus in J&K LIVE Updates | Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu & Kashmir:
One more case, with travel history to Saudi Arabia, confirmed positive. Had reported high viral load earlier. Total 3 positive cases now in the union territory.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
Tiger reserves, sanctuaries and national parks in the state to remain closed from 18th March to 31st March 2020, in wake of coronavirusoutbreak.
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE Updates | Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike:
BBMP understands that closing of gyms, sporting & other facilities has caused inconvenience...Open Gym Equipment at parks must strictly not be used as metallic surfaces are potential source of infection if it gets in contact with infected person. (ANI)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates | Public Health Department, Maharashtra:
Two cases of Coronavirus =found in the state today, one each at Yavatmal and Navi Mumbai. This has taken the total number of cases in the state to 39.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE Updates | Punjab Chief Minister's Office:
In the wake of Corona Virus (COVID-19), Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered the closure of all zoos in the state till March 31.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Prime Minister's Office:
PM Narendra Modi shall participate in the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of ‘Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Bangladesh tomorrow via video conferencing.Due to Coronavirus, the events planned for March 17 in Bangladesh will be without any public gatherings.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Health Dept, Haryana:
35 passengers with travel history from affected countries were admitted out of which 29 discharged as their result is negative, they're still under surveillance at home. Till date, 66 samples sent, out of which 54 found negative andresult of 12 is awaited.
Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh LIVE Updates | Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu:
Arunachal has closed its door to tourists temporarily to prevent the possibility of the spread of Coronavirusin our state. Earlier the state had restricted the entry of foreigners in the state.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel:
All the national monuments and museums under Archaeological Survey of India to remain closed till 31st March. (ANI)
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates |
Dr. Kausik Samajdar, Medical Superintendent, North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri: One patient with travel history to USA&mild cough&cold has been admitted in isolation ward here. Sample has been sent to National Institute of Cholera&Enteric Diseases.
Coronavirus in Kerala LIVE Updates | Kerala CM:
Three more people with coronavirus have been confirmed. There are 23 active cases in the state now with over 12,000 under surveillance.
Coronavirus in Telangana LIVE Updates | Telangana Health Ministry:
Another Coronavirus positive case confirmed in Hyderabd city, positive cases toll raises to 4 in the state. The new confirmed patient has a travel history to Scotland. The person is now admitted in a hospital in Hyderabad city and undergoing treatment.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Union Health Ministry has generated its new helpline number for Coronavirus-1075. The previous number, 01123978046, is also active.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates |
Coordination committee of all district courts of Delhi passes resolution, saying lawyers practising at trial courts of national capital would abstain from work and attend to only urgent matters such as cases of bail, reports news agency PTI.
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE Updates | One positive case reported from Bengaluru, taking total number of cases in the city to 8
A 32-year-old man from Bengaluru has been tested positive for Coronavirustoday. He returned from USA via London on March 8. He was on home quarantine, now admitted in isolation facility.
Coronavirus in J&K LIVE Updates |
District Administration of Ganderbal has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the district, till March 31.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
BCCI to shut down office from Tuesday in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, employees told to work from home, reports news agency PTI.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates |
Tamil Nadu government orders closure of all educational institutions, liquor bars, theatres and resorts in the state till March 31 as part of preventive measures against coronavirus.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry:
Passengers' travel from member countries of the EU, European Free Trade Association, Turkey and the UK to India is temporarily prohibited with effect from March 18, 2020.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry: Fourth batch of 53 evacuates from Iran have arrived today andare being quarantined at the Army facility in Jaisalmer. All are reported to be asymptomatic as present and are in quarantine as per protocol.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry:
Four new cases have been confirmed, with 114 confirmed cases in India now.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Lav Agarwal,
Health Ministry:Local authorities to have a dialogue with opinion leaders and religious leaders to regulate mass gatherings. While all the measures are advised, it is to ensure that communities remain informed.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
Ajanta and Ellora caves near Aurangabad, Tuljabhawani temple in Osmanabad district would remained closed in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
The morning visits to Raj Bhavan Mumbai are being suspended from 17th March to 31st March, 2020.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates | Coronavirus: 2-hour work day in Bombay HC from Tuesday
The Bombay High Court and its benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad and Goa shall function for only two hours in a day from March 17 until further orders in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The HC on Monday issued a circular after a meeting held by acting Chief Justice B P Dharmadhikari and other senior judges.
The functioning of the high court at its principal bench, in Mumbai, and other benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad and Goa shall be from noon to 2pm from March 17 till further orders, the circular issued by HC Registrar S B Agarwal said. (PTI)
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates |
West Bengal civic polls have been deferred amid coronavirus scare, the State Election Commission has said.
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh LIVE Updates |
Devotees will not be allowed to attend 'Bhasmarti' at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain till March 31.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates |
Olympic flame handover ceremony in Athens to be closed
The Olympic flame handover ceremony for the Tokyo Games will take place without spectators in an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Greek Olympic Committee has said.
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee:
All schools, colleges, universities will remain closed till April 15 in the state. However, the board examinations will take place as per the schedule.
Coronavirus in Bihar LIIVE Updates | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar:
People with symptoms of Coronavirusshould reach the hospital in time so that they can be treated in time. There is no need to be scared. Isolation facility is being developed in medical colleges. We should stay cautious and prepared.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE Updates |
Entry of devotees into Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai will be closed from today evening till further notice amid COVID-19 pandemic, ANI has reported.
JUST IN:
The Union Health Ministry has said that there are a total of 114 active cases of novel coronavirus in India.
The number of patients who have recovered remains 13, according to the latest update. This update is as of 4.00 pm on March 16.
RBI Governor:
Sectors such as tourism, airlines, hospitality industry and domestic trade and transporters are suffering a loss of activity. Spillovers are being transported through finance and confidence channels to overseas and domestic equity markets. Foreign exchange and bond markets are also not immune.
The RBI Governor has said that the central bank is evaluating impact of COVID-19 on the economy and that it willdisclose more after the MPC meet.
RBI Governor has said that the central bank will use policy instruments depending on requirements.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
Our response will be neither premature, nor delayed for optimum impact.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
Policy reactions must be carefully calibrate.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), when it happens, will take a view on novel coronavirus’ impact to economic growth in India.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
Second round effects of the pandemic could result in slowdown of domestic economic growth.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
Due to COVID-19, liquidity has tightened world over. The government is taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on war footing.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
The novel coronavirus outbreak can impact economic activity in India.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das:
The coronavirus outbreak is rapidly evolving into a human tragedy.
Follow our other LIVE blog for the latest updates on that front
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is addressing a press conference. He is currently talking about the Yes Bank restructuring scheme. However, he will be speaking about impact of COVID-19, shortly.
Coronavirus in
EuropeLIVE Updates | Key developments:> France is preparing aconfinementorder that would put people under partial lockdown, in a bidto combat the epidemic.
> The Czech Republic has tightened restrictions, banning people from moving around except for work, shopping and some other limited activities until March 24.
> Belgium’s caretaker government has received emergency powers to tackle the crisis.
> The Netherlands will close all schools, cafes, restaurants and sport clubs nationwide.(Inputs from Reuters)
Coronavirus in
MaharashtraLIVE Updates | Health Minister Rajesh Tope: We have asked universities in the state to postpone examinations. Elections to municipal corporations and panchayat have been postponed by three months.
Read the full opinion piece here: How China and Europe differ in tackling the crisis
“At the moment, the Chinese approach seems to be working. It is attractive to countries with relatively low infection numbers, limited global economic integration and inadequate medical infrastructure,” Gulshan Sachdeva, Jean Monnet Chair & Chairperson, Centre for European Studies at JNU, writes for Moneycontrol.
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is set to hold a press conference at 4.00 pm, as market mayhem continues due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is speculation that Das may announce a rate cut. Yesterday, the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to virtually zero.
Bihar government to bear treatment expenses of COVID-19 patients in the state: Nitish Kumar
Bihar CMNitish Kumar has announced that the state government will bear all expenses of the treatment of any patient who tests positive for coronavirus in the state. Making a statement to the effect on the floor of the Assembly, Kumar said the treatment cost will be provided from the chief minister's relief fund.
Coronavirus in
MaharashtraLIVE Updates |Pune Police have arrested one person for spreading fake video message about COVID-19 pandemic, ANI has reported.
Coronavirus in
MaharashtraLIVE Updates |CM Uddhav Thackeray and Health Minister Rajesh Tope, along with Chief Secretary of the state, are holding a review meeting at the chief minister’s official residence. All district magistrates are joining via video-conferencing.The state has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
