Coronavirus Worldwide Update

About Coronaviruses

As the new Wuhan coronavirus has spread not solely over mainland China but also worldwide, panic amongst people is rising day-by-day. Inside China, there is a growing sense of helplessness, because the government is forced to take severe steps to prevent the virus, including some travel restrictions in Beijing. Death toll in China nears 1,500, confirmed cases cross 65,000. Meantime, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus are spread among people who have never moved to China. The first possible case of this virus in Ontario was identified on 25th January 2020 and has evidence of limited human-to-human transmission. Till the 4th of March 2020, the deadly COVID-19 virus has killed 3,204 people in China alone and spread to at least 58 countries.

COVID-19 Worldwide Update As of 12th June 2020

Coronavirus Cases	Death World-wide	Recovered	Active Cases		Closed Cases
7,599,633	423,885	3,843,739	In Mild Condition	In Critical Condition	Recovered/Discharged	Deaths
			3,278,097	53,912	4,267,624	2,45,185

Coronavirus Tracker in India

The cases for Coronavirus in India are rising constantly with a total of 1349 cases (including Indian Nationals and Foreign National) till now. The treatment is ongoing for 1134 patients of coronavirus and 37 deaths have been reported in India. The detailed analysis is given below:

*Covid-19 India Update as on 12th June 2020

Status	Count
No. Of Tests Done	5,363,445
Total Cases	298,283
Confirmed Cases	297535
Active Cases	142,587
Recovered Cases	147,195
Deaths	8,501

State/UT wise Coronavirus Cases in India

If we talk about the COVID-19 cases state wise, Maharashtra emerged as the top state, followed by Kerala and Delhi. Maharashtra has 240 total cases. The state-wise total number of cases is given below in the table form:

S. No.	State/UT	Active Cases*	Cured/Discharged	Deaths*	Total Confirmed cases*
1	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	5	33	0	38
2	Andhra Pradesh	2301	3048	80	5429
3	Arunachal Pradesh	57	4	0	61
4	Assam	1881	1432	6	3319
5	Bihar	2681	3266	36	5983
6	Chandigarh	41	286	5	332
7	Chhattisgarh	945	447	6	1398
8	Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	28	2	0	30
9	Delhi	20871	12731	1085	34687
10	Goa	350	67	0	417
11	Gujarat	5546	15101	1385	22032
12	Haryana	3644	2260	64	5968
13	Himachal Pradesh	184	280	6	470
14	Jammu and Kashmir	2702	1820	52	4574
15	Jharkhand	961	630	8	1599
16	Karnataka	3196	2977	72	6245
17	Kerala	1258	968	18	2244
18	Ladakh	80	54	1	135
19	Madhya Pradesh	2768	7042	431	10241
20	Maharashtra	47980	46078	3590	97648
21	Manipur	293	73	0	366
22	Meghalaya	25	18	1	44
23	Mizoram	101	1	0	102
24	Nagaland	106	22	0	128
25	Odisha	1023	2354	9	3386
26	Puducherry	88	67	2	157
27	Punjab	569	2259	59	2887
28	Rajasthan	2798	8775	265	11838
29	Sikkim	12	2	0	14
30	Tamil Nadu	17662	20705	349	38716
31	Telangana	2162	1993	165	4320
32	Tripura	634	278	1	913
33	Uttarakhand	786	842	15	1643
34	Uttar Pradesh	4451	7292	345	12088
35	West Bengal	5338	3988	442	9768
	Cases being reassigned to states	8315			8315
	Total	141842	147195	8498	297535

Tips to deal with the coronavirus in India*Covid-19 India Update as on 12th June 2020

• Avoid close contact (keep at least 100-meter distance while going outside)
• Wash your hands in regular interval and avoid shaking hands with friends and neighbors
• Try to use disposable cloths or paper towels as much as possible
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if you are coming from outside
• Avoid public gathering and close communication with anyone that has fever or cough
• Avoid traveling to far off places for the purchase of groceries
• Find a nearby grocery store to buy daily essentials
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. Carry sanitizers when you are outdoors.
• Eat immunity boosting foods
• Avoid using the lifts and try using stairs
• Use your elbow or a tissue paper during coughing or sneezing

Tips to keep your house safe from Coronavirus

• Ensure that reusable cloths are disinfected or washed at 60C after every use.
• Try to use disposable cloths or paper towels as much as possible.
  

Mops and buckets

• It’s advisable to use separate buckets for detergent and rinsing.
• Mops and buckets need to be cleaned with disinfectants and dried after use.
• Curtains can be cleaned by laundering or disinfected by steam cleaning.

Bathrooms/Toilet

• Use a toilet cleaner and brush at regular intervals.
• If you stay in an area where hard water is an issue, ensure that you remove limescale using a descaling product.
• Regularly disinfect the toilet seat, handle and rim.

• Clean baths and sinks frequently, if they’re used regularly.
• Use disinfectant if they’ve been used by someone who’s ill.
• Clean shower curtains regularly.

Kitchen

• Food-preparation surfaces should be cleaned before and after use.
• Use separate chopping boards for uncooked food – such as raw meat – and food that doesn’t need cooking, like salad leaves.
• Wash and dry your hands after handling raw meat.

Pets 

• Keep pet food away from human food.
• Wash your hands after touching animals and their food, toys, cages and litter trays.
• Bowls used for pet food should be stored separately.

Laundry

• Wash your hands after handling dirty laundry
• all underwear, towels, and household linen should be washed at 60C or at 40C with a bleach-based laundry product to prevent germs from spreading.
• Don’t leave laundry in the washing machine because germs can multiply rapidly.

Waste disposal

• Foot-operated bins are more hygienic because they reduce the risk of getting germs onto your hands.
• Always wash your hands after handling waste material.
• Throw rubbish away carefully to avoid attracting vermin and insects.

Courtesy: NHS

What are Coronaviruses and its symptoms?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses varying from the common cold to serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or serious acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Some causes illness in humans and others cause illness in animals, such as bats, camels, and civets.

• Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care center.
• Some human coronaviruses spread easily between people, whereas others don’t.

Your risk of critical illness is also higher if you’ve got a weakened immune system. This might be the case for:

• Older people
• People with chronic illness (for example, diabetes, cancer, heart, renal or chronic lung disease)

Advice if your child has a fever and cough

If your child gets a fever and cough, this is what you should do:

1) Call your doctor’s office for advice specific to your child and your community.
2) If your doctor does not think your child needs to be checked, you can help them feel better by

• being sure they stay hydrated. Make sure they are drinking regularly. Popsicles are a good way to get fluids in and can relieve a painful throat.
• using acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever. Check with your doctor’s office about the right dose for your child.
• using a humidifier to help with congestion.
• restricting the use of over-the-counter cold medicines in children under the age of 6. They don’t help much (even with kids over 6) and can have side effects. In children over a year, honey can relieve a cough. Use saltwater drops for stuffy noses.

Watch for warning signs of problems, and seek medical attention if they occur:

3) any difficulty breathing (rapid or heavy breathing, sucking in around the neck or ribs, looking pale or bluish)
harsh cough that won’t stop
4) high fever that won’t come down with acetaminophen or ibuprofen
5) extreme sleepiness
6) irritability or pain that you cannot soothe
7) refusal to take fluids, or any signs of dehydration (dry mouth, no tears when crying, not urinating at least every six hours).

Travelers who have returned from China should:

• Contact the local public health unit within 24 hours of arriving in India
• Stay at home and avoid close contact with others, including those in your home, for a total of 14 days from the date you left China
• Monitor themselves for symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus for 14 days after leaving mainland China

What should one do if he/she comes into contact with a person with coronavirus in India?

If you have been identified as a contact of a person with proved coronavirus infection in India, the local public health unit will contact you with advice within 24 hours of arriving in India. This advice will include that you need to isolate yourself at home for 14 days after contact with the infected person, and to monitor your health and report any symptoms.

What are the symptoms and treatments from the 2019 novel coronavirus?

Symptoms range from mild – like the flu and other common respiratory infections – to severe, and can include:

• fever
• cough
• difficulty in breathing

Complications from the 2019 novel coronavirus can include serious conditions, like pneumonia or kidney failure, and in some cases, death.

There are no specific treatments for coronaviruses, and there is no vaccine that protects against coronaviruses. Most people with common human coronavirus illnesses will recover on their own. You should:

• drink plenty of fluids
• get rest and sleep as much as possible
• try a humidifier or a hot shower to help with a sore throat or cough

If you need immediate medical attention you should call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.

How to protect yourself from the 2019 novel coronavirus?

There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus. One should follow everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses.

What is the recovery time for the coronavirus disease?

Using available preliminary data, the median time from onset to clinical recovery for mild cases is approximately 2 weeks and is 3-6 weeks for patients with the severe or critical disease.

Who is at most risk for the coronavirus disease?

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water
• Sneeze and cough into your sleeve
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Avoid contact with people who are sick
• Stay home if you are sick

If you are traveling to an area known to have cases of coronavirus, be sure to avoid:

• high-risk areas such as farms, live animal markets, and areas where animals may be slaughtered
• contact with animals (alive or dead), including pigs, chickens, ducks, and wild birds
• surfaces with animal droppings or secretions on them

What is the scientific name of Coronavirus and its sources of origin?

The scientific name of coronavirus is “2019 novel coronavirus” (COVID-19). It is a respiratory infection that originated in Wuhan, China.

Which are the current affected areas?

Mainland China is identified as the major affected areas and the travelers who have returned from Hubei province, including Wuhan City.

Coronavirus in India

A total of 1,999 people, who have a travel history from China and other affected countries, are under observation in Kerala, of whom 75 are in isolation wards of various hospitals. The remaining 1,924 are under home quarantine and have been asked to not go out in public until the end of the 28-day incubation period. Over 30 fresh cases of novel coronavirus have been reported from across the country till 24th March, taking India’s tally to 556. New cases have been reported from Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Manipur. India’s tally also includes the death toll which has climbed to 10.

A 23-year-old, with a travel history to the UK, tested positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday the first confirmed case of infection reported from North East India. The 23-year-old from Manipur is stable and is being treated.

Four more people tested positive for novel coronavirus in Noida on Tuesday. The number of coronavirus-infected persons has risen to 11 in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district.

Maharashtra, which has been the worst hit, reported ten new cases on Tuesday, taking the total of positive cases to past 107 — the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India so far. At 105, Kerala is close behind.

Karnataka has 41 cases of coronavirus patients after four more persons tested positive for the deadly virus on Tuesday. The number of cases in Telangana has risen to 37, including 10 foreigners.

Uttar Pradesh has 35 positive cases, including a foreign national. Gujarat has reported 35 cases as well and Delhi has 29 patients, while Rajasthan has 32 positive cases, including two foreign nationals.

In Haryana, there are 30 cases, including 14 foreigners, while Punjab has 29 cases.

Ladakh has 13 cases, while Tamil Nadu has 18 cases, including two foreigners. West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh have each reported nine cases so far.

Chandigarh has six cases, while Andhra Pradesh reported seven cases. Jammu and Kashmir have seven cases.

Uttarakhand has reported five positive cases while there are two cases each in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Odisha. Puducherry and Chhattisgarh have reported a case each.

According to Health Ministry data on Tuesday, the total number of Covid-19 cases in India includes at least 41 foreign nationals. Thirty-six people have been cured.

On 14th Feb, almost two weeks after the evacuation, the government reported that all Indian evacuees from Wuhan – 645 of them have tested negative for COVID-19. Over 11,500 individuals are presently under community surveillance in 34 states/union territories and contact tracing is going on. As of now, 1,632 samples from suspected patients have been tested from across the country of which three samples have tested positive; all from the state of Kerala. Interestingly, reports indicate that all three patients are medical students undergoing training in Wuhan.

The latest data indicate that about 82% of cases are mild, 18% cases are severe, of which 3% require intensive care; and that the fatalities are mostly old patients and those with pre-existing conditions. Many medical personnel is getting affected as well.

The total number of positive cases in India has crossed 100 marks and as per the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has found 110 coronavirus patients till now.

Out of the 110 cases, 17 patients are from other countries. Moreover, 2-persons have passed away due to the disease, one death has occurred in Karnataka’s Kalburgi and the 2nd one in Delhi. 9-patients have also been discharged after having been recovered.

Most of the cases in India are from Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh with 32, 22 and 12 positive cases respectively. The number of active cases in Haryana is 14 but all of them are foreigners.

What is the Indian government doing?

A new travel advisory has been issued directing everyone to avoid traveling to China, saying planned visitors from China might apply for a fresh Indian visa. Apart from that, if anyone with a history of travel to China since January 15th, 2020, could be quarantined.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days from Tuesday midnight, asserting that social distancing is the only way out for the country to fight a decisive battle against coronavirus outbreak.

Image source: cnbctv18.com

Are Indian airlines still flying to China?

All Indian airlines have suspended flights to China. Air India, IndiGo, and other Indian airlines have suspended flights to China over the coronavirus risks.

Where are the screening wards in India located for Coronavirus?

Screening wards in India city-wise:

Updates on 2019 novel coronavirus in India

•  The patient who first examined positive for coronavirus is now hospitalized in Thrissur Medical College and her condition is stable.
• The 2nd case of coronavirus in the country was reported from Kerala and the patient is being monitored in an isolation ward at Alappuzha Medical College.
• The 3rd case of coronavirus was seen in Kerala and the patient has been kept under isolation at the Kanhangad in Kasaragod district and his condition is also stable.
• Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister said that the center is taking complete preventive steps regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
• To date, India has screened 1,118 flights so far.
• DGCA has exempted flight crews from Breath Analyser (BA) tests for 15 days at Kerala’s Calicut, Kannur, Trivandrum and Cochin airports following the novel coronavirus outbreak.
• 3,252 people under observation in Kerala for Coronavirus.
• Over 1.9 lakh passengers screened for Coronavirus at airports, 9,452 persons under surveillance, as per the Health Ministry.

Where did the new coronavirus (COVID-19) come from?

As per the local people, the virus (COVID-19) first appeared in Wuhan, China in people who had visited a local seafood and animal market (called the Huanan seafood market).

How does the coronavirus spread between people?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that human coronaviruses are most commonly spread from one infected person to another via:

• The air (sneeze or from viral particles from a cough)
• Close personal contact (shaking hands or touching)
• An object or surface with viral particles on it (then the touching nose, eyes, and your mouth before washing your hands)
• And rarely from defecation contamination.

Is the virus being spread from one person to another?

The novel coronavirus (n-CoV) can be spread from one person to another most likely by coughing or contact with respiratory issues of people infected with the virus.

There have been a small number of cases of transmission from person to person taking place outside of mainland China.

How is the coronavirus diagnosed?

Infection with COVID-19 is diagnosed by detecting confirmation of the virus in respiratory samples such as fluid from the lungs or swabs from the throat. An infected person can immediately ask for the local public health unit.

Who is at risk?

People who have visited mainland China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan), or who have had contact with an infected person, in the past 14 days may be at risk of catching the disease.

Which countries are infected from Coronavirus?

Here’s the list of Coronavirus cases country-wise:

Data source: Worldometers.info

What is being done globally to stop the spread of the coronavirus?

•  The Chinese government put Wuhan and many other nearby cities on “lockdown,” meaning people are not allowed in or out of the area.
•  The governments of both Taiwan and Hong Kong have said they would not allow in anyone from the Hubei Province (where Wuhan is located).
•  Major airports in the U.S. are conducting screenings to try to check for symptoms of the virus.
•  The Chinese government has banned the sale of wildlife in markets, restaurants and online.
•  Also, U.S. citizens, permanent residents and immediate families who have visited China’s Hubei province will undergo a mandatory two-week quarantine. And “foreign nationals” who have traveled to China in the past 14 days won’t be allowed in the U.S.
•  If Americans visited any other part of China, they will be screened at airports and asked for self-quarantine for 14 days.
•  Australia is also barring entry to non-citizens who have recently visited China.
•  Flights carrying passengers from China will be rerouted to one of 11 U.S. airports.

How can people protect themselves and others from Coronavirus?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent infection with COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus. In general, the CDC recommends the following to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:

• People who traveled to China and became sick with fever, difficulty in breathing or cough within the following 2-weeks should ask for medical care instantly and call first to inform the medical staff about their recent travel.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay at home when you are sick
• Clean and sanitize frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• If traveling to China, you should avoid contact with sick people, avoid dead or alive animals, animal markets or products that come from animals such as uncooked meat.
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth with unwashed hands

What scientists are doing across the US?

Scientists are trying to invent a vaccine for the new virus across the US. The National Institute of Health (NIH) is working on it, but it will take at least a few months before clinical experiments start and more than a year until a vaccine might actually be available in the market.

What if one doesn’t have Medicare or Healthcare facilities?

To help the NSW response to coronavirus, people will not be charged out of pocket expenses who are not eligible for medicare and presenting to NSW Health facilities for coronavirus assessment.

Most people that are not eligible for Medicare will have health or travel insurance. For those that do not have sufficient insurance coverage, NSW Health will cover these costs.

These arrangements have been put in place to ensure payment issues are not a difficulty for people from overseas with respiratory symptoms demanding immediate medical help.

Is there any specific treatment or a vaccine?

Currently, there are no specific treatments and available vaccines that protect against coronaviruses. Early diagnosis and general supportive care are necessary.

Indian coronavirus cases on Diamond Princess cruise ship

The latest coronavirus cases in India are reported from the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Yokohama in Japan. Three crew members from India have tested positive for the virus on the ship as of 15 February. A total of 138 passengers and crew members from India are reportedly on board the ship.

What arrangements are in place for checking people at airports?

The Indian Government has put in place protective measures at all international airports for passengers coming from China.

Global Updates on 2019 novel coronavirus

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 90,853 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,122 deaths reported globally in 67 countries.
• 2,943 with 31 more deaths, while 125 confirmed cases were reported linked to the virus.
• Over 90 confirmed cases confirmed from the country, 6 people died of the deadly virus in U. S.
• More than 800 Americans have been evacuated from Wuhan on four flights.
• Wuhan officials plan to round up those suspected of being infected into mass quarantine camps.
• There have been two deaths, one in the Philippines and the other in Hong Kong.
• A 60-year-old U.S. citizen in Wuhan has died after being infected with the coronavirus.
• As per the Times report, around 3,700 people are being quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan due to the coronavirus, with 70 individuals testing positive so far.
• The 34-year-old Chinese doctor who was silenced by police for warning about the coronavirus outbreak has died after contracting that virus.
• A phase 1 trial of a new vaccine against COVID-19 by Dr. Anthony Fauci, is on track to begin in 2.5 months.
• Fauci stated that there have been “no glitches so far” in the steps to prepare the vaccine which involves initial studies in lab dishes and animals.
• According to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the U.S. is ready to spend up to $100 million to support China and other countries in fighting the virus.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and immediate family who have visited China’s Hubei province will now undergo a mandatory 2-week quarantine.
• The total number of deaths in China now at 1,367 out of 59805 confirmed cases until 13th Feb.
• With 44 new cases, the total number of affected on quarantined Japan cruise ship now stands at 218
• China’s capital Beijing imposes a 14-day quarantine on arrivals
• Golf-Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen events postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
• WHO says joint China mission to start coronavirus investigations this weekend
• Top Australian Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
• According to ministry communication, 2148 flights and 232613 passengers from China have been screened so far.
• Outside China, the biggest group of Coronavirus infections is aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan’s Yokohama, where an additional 99 cases were reported on Monday, making the total to 454 diagnosed.
• China may postpone the annual parliament session over the virus.
• Australia and the US reported their first death on 1st March 2020, Iran reported 66, Italy 34, and South Korea 22 deaths.
• Around, 1,086 people who returned from Iran in recent times have been recommended for community surveillance.
• South Korea reported 29 COVID-19 deaths and 477 more confirmed cases, increasing the total number of infections to 4,812.
• In Japan, the total number of infected cases increased to 980, while 12 people died of the disease.
• Italy reported a jump in the death toll to 52, with more than 2,036 people infected with the virus.
• In Iran, the virus has claimed 66 lives, while confirmed cases jumped to more than 1,500.
• 3 people have died of the disease in France, while the confirmed cases rose to 191.
• 3 new cases found in Israel on the 3rd of March 2020.
• 4new cases found in the United States.
• 3 new cases found in Australia.
• 142 new cases and 1 death in South Korea.
• 3 new cases in Canada.
• Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most airlines in the world will be bankrupt by the end of May 2020.
• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US has recommended suspending or cancel events having a gathering of 50 people or more for the next 8-weeks.
• New York officials have announced the closure of the city’s public school.
• James Bond actor Olga Kurylenko tests positive for coronavirus.
• 8 IIT Roorkee students in isolation.
  

  Coronavirus Updates India

• The Indian national in UAE affected by the virus is now stable
• Three Indian crew members on an isolated cruise ship in Japan test positive for coronavirus
• Indian Embassy in Japan said it is touch with authorities for their welfare and early disembarkation
• 2 of the 3 Indians infected with the virus in Kerala test negative
• 83 under home quarantine in Odisha
• Indian aviation regulator adds passengers of four countries to be screened for Coronavirus
• Coronavirus has dented Goa’s tourism prospects
• India has screened 1,118 flights so far
• 3252 people under observation in Kerala for Coronavirus
• Over 5.5 lakh passengers screened for Coronavirus at airports, 25,000 persons under surveillance
• Existing visas, including already issued eVisa, no longer valid for any foreign national traveling from China.
• A 28-year-old man from UP’s Utraula has been kept in the isolation ward. The man is a medical student in China and had returned to India 15 days ago.
• To date, 3,222 people have been placed under the monitoring of which 2,431 are under home quarantine and 24 in assigned facilities.
• So far, 381 samples of suspect cases have been sent to NIV for testing, of which results of 354 were negative.
• 17 people from Delhi who returned from abroad before coronavirus screening showed symptoms, hospitalized.
•  Embassy of India in Japan said that all 4 COVID-19 positive Indian nationals as on 17th Feb 2020 receiving medical attention onshore are reacting well to the treatment. We are in regular touch with Indians onboard Diamond Princess Ship.
• PM Modi writes to Manu Joseph, nursing officer, Safdarjung Hospital, extending his heartiest congratulations to members of the medical team who helped in the evacuation of Indian citizens from Wuhan.
• India to send a consignment of medical supplies to China later this week to fight coronavirus.
• Three new cases detected in Delhi, Jaipur, & Telangana.
• India suspends visa to Italy, Iran, Japan nationals.
• Noida private school postpones exams after COVID-19 fear.
• 15 new cases in India: A group of 14 Italian tourists and 1 Indian.
• Odisha reports first COVID-19 case on 16th March 2020
• Lawyers, litigants, and media personnel were thermal-screened in the Supreme Court today amid coronavirus scare.
• Assam govt. has ordered to close all Tiger reserves, sanctuaries & national parks in the state to remain closed between March 17th to 29th to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
• One more person in Maharashtra has been tested positive in Pimpri-Chinchwad, increased the confirmed cases to 33 in the state.
• Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir also have 3 and 2 positive cases, respectively.
• Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal has directed to install portable handwash stations in various parts of Delhi to keep the city safe from Coronavirus.
• In the meanwhile, Odisha requested tourists to leave Puri.
• Parks and Gardens in Srinagar have been closed.
• Hyderabad amusement park has been closed.
• BMC shuts Byculla zoo in Mumbai.
• 50 new cases in one day in India; confirmed cases now at 556
• The first case from North East and four fresh cases from Karnataka on Tuesday
• 36 people have been cured.
• In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the “Lakshman Rekha” of their homes in the next three weeks.
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