Know Official Updated State-Wise List of Number of Coronavirus Patients, Advisories And Info from Government of India on mohfw.gov.in; Beware of Fake Messages and Data Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
As coronavirus cases are rising sharply in India, there are several fake news, misinformation and rumours are going viral on social media. If you are looking for genuine data about Coronavirus, you can visit the official website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare- www.mohfw.gov.in.
New Delhi, March 24: With coronavirus cases surpassing the 450-mark in India on Monday, several fake news, misinformation and rumours began going viral on social media. Through social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Twitter, a wave of incorrect information is spreading about COVID-19. From fake advisories to sharing of conspiracy theories, gadgets are flooded with several such hoax messages. Coronavirus Helpline Numbers For India Released by Modi Government; Dial 1075 and 1800-112-545 for COVID-19 Related Queries.
If you are looking for genuine data about Coronavirus, you can visit the official website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare- www.mohfw.gov.in. The website includes details such as helpline numbers of States and Union Territories for coronavirus. Coronavirus Outbreak in India: Health Ministry Releases ‘Kids, Vaayu and Corona: Who Wins the Fight’ Comic for COVID-19 Awareness Among Kids.
It also includes government advisories and steps taken to contain the virus. The website also contains State-wise information about the coronavirus cases in India. Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track The Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe With This Dashboard.
Here's a List of States and UTs with Positive COVID-19 Cases:
| S. No. | Name of State / UT | Total Confirmed cases (Indian National) | Total Confirmed cases ( Foreign National ) | Cured/
Discharged/Migrated |
Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bihar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Delhi | 28 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Haryana | 12 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Karnataka | 33 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Kerala | 60 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Maharashtra | 71 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Odisha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Punjab | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Rajasthan | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Telengana | 22 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Chandigarh | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jammu and Kashmir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Ladakh | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Uttar Pradesh | 30 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 22 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | West Bengal | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total number of confirmed cases in India | 394 * | 40 * | 35 | 9 | |
With the number of coronavirus cases rapidly rising in the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a renewed appeal to the nation on Monday, calling for concerted efforts to control the spread of virus. Modi appealed the nation to maximise "social distancing" measures, adhere to the lockdowns and remain indoors as much as possible.
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