The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across at least 160 countries. There are at least 151 active reported cases of novel coronavirus in India right now. The Union Health Ministry has said that 14 people have recovered so far, but three have died. The latest death was reported in Mumbai yesterday.
Globally, there have been over 1.99 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 7,900 people have died so far — many in China. However, infections have steadily risen in Italy, France, Iran, 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:
PM chairs review meeting on COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19. Ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness were discussed. This includes further enhancing testing facilities.
Prime Minister emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking our mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical exports to deliberate on the steps to be taken next.
Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others.
PMModi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it.
Pakistan records first death from coronavirus as confirmed cases rise to 289.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it. (ANI)
Section 144 (prohibiting assembly of more than 4 people in an area) has been imposed across the state, to avoid gathering of people in view of Coronavirus pandemic.
The Summit will build on the ongoing efforts of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, senior health, trade, and foreign affairs officials, to further develop the precise requirements and actions needed.
The G20 will act, alongside international organizations, in any way deemed necessary to alleviate the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. G20 leaders will put forward a coordinated set of policies to protect people and safeguard the global economy.
The Saudi G20 Presidency is communicating with G20 countries to convene an extraordinary virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit next week to advance a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its human and economic implications.
All ongoing examinations, including that of CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) & university exams, may be rescheduled after March 31: Ministry of Human Resource Development. (ANI)
44-year-old Gurgaon resident tests positive for novel coronavirus, an official has said.
The shop hours in the city will be decided in such a way that the shops will open in the morning and close in the afternoon. There is no reason to panic as the supply of essential commodities in the state is sufficient and smooth.
A 50-year-old person has tested positive for Coronavirusin Ratnagiri today; the person has a travel history to Dubai. Total number of positive cases reaches 45 in Maharashtra.
It has been decided that offices will continue on a day-to-day basis, accounting for 50 percentof the workforce. Besides, it has been suggested to try to operate 50 percentpassenger capacity of the public transport system including rail, buses andmetro.
