"One more case (of suspected COVID-19) in the Union Territory (UT) with history of travel to Saudi Arabia reported high viral load; kept in isolation. Confirmation awaited," said Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu & Kashmir.
"Gatherings including local markets, village fairs, Urs festival in the district have been banned as precautionary measure against coronavirus until further orders," Kalaburagi Deputy commissioner B Sharat said.
"Total tally of positive cases of #Coronavirus in the state rises to 3. The third person who has been tested positive for coronavirus today has travel history to Netherlands. He is in the isolation ward in a state-run hospital in Hyderabad," said the statement issued by Telangana Health Minister's office.
"As of now, two COVID-19 positive persons are admitted to the state-run hospital and the first COVID19 positive person was discharged two days ago after he was completely cured," the statement further added.
"After one death in Kalaburagi due to coronavirus, we had sent samples of 4 persons for test, of which 3 have been found negative and 1 has been tested positive," said Karnataka Health Minister BS Sriramulu.
The University of Hyderabad has suspended all academic activities, including classes and examinations, with immediate effect until March 31, in view of Covid-19. All students have been advised to return to their homes and take adequate precautions.
Uttarakhand trainee Indian Forest Service officer tested positive with COVID-19. Uttarakhand Additional Health Secretary, Yugal Kishore Pant, said, "A trainee Indian Forest Service officer has tested positive for #Coronavirus. He has travel history to Spain. 25 samples were sent for test, reports of 18 have come and 17 have tested negative."
West Bengal health staff confirms no positive case found at India-Bangladesh border in Fulbari. Kanchan said, " We are screening all the people who are going across the border. There has been no positive case here till now."
Kalaburagi DC says kin of 76-year-old man from Kalaburgai tested positive with COVID-19. B Sharat said, "One member of the family of the 76-year-old man from Kalaburgai, who died due to #Coronavirus has tested positive for the virus."
Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday bars all social, religious, and ritualistic events till March 31.
In the advisory, the government said, "No social,religious, ritualistic events shall be held at any public/community/religious place, involving a gathering of more than 4 people, till March 31 in dist Jammu. No conferences, events, rallies, dharnas, protests shall be organised in dist Jammu till March 31."
Adding more, it said, "No social,religious, ritualistic events shall be held at any public/community/religious place, involving a gathering of more than 4 people, till March 31 in dist Jammu. No conferences, events, rallies, dharnas, protests shall be organised in dist Jammu till March 31"
PM Narendra Modi at video conference of all SAARC member countries, over COVID-19. She said, "I would like to thank you all for joining this special session.I especially thank our friend,Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli who has joined us immediately after his recent surgery.I wish him speedy recovery."
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda has issued an order for all BJP state units to postpone all kinds of major programmes of the party, in view of Coronavirus. He has also asked the party members to hold 'Jan Jagran' to spread awareness about COVID19 among people.
Karnataka says 6 positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in state and one death reported. The Government of Karnataka said, "Till date six COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state including 1 death. The 5 Coronavirus positive cases are in isolation at designated hospital in Bengaluru."
Film bodies, including Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association, Federation of Western India Cine Employees and Indian Film &Television Directors' Association, in a meeting today decided to halt shooting of entertainment products from 19 March to 31 March, in view of CoronaVirus.
Southern Railways has withdrawn supply of woolen blankets to AC coach passengers and has commenced removal of curtains in all classes of AC coaches. Passengers are requested to cooperate and bring their blankets if necessary or may ask from coach attendant.
Gujarat imposes Rs 500 fine on anyone caught spitting in public places amid COVID-19 spread. Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim, said, "A fine of Rs 500 fine will be imposed on anyone who will be caught spitting in public places."
All educational institutes - schools, colleges, tuition classes, angnawadis - cinema halls and swimming pools across Gujarat will remain closed till March 29.
A 24/7 helpline number has been set up at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for coronavirus-related queries. The helpline number is 9971876591.
New Delhi, March 15: In a latest update on the global coronavirus outbreak, US President Donald Trump has tested negative for COVID-19. As a precautionary measure to prevent coronavirus spread, the White House announced that the US is extending Europe travel restrictions to Britain and Ireland, which will be effective Monday midnight eastern standard time. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomes tested positive for coronavirus.
With the number of coronavirus positive cases shooting to 31, Maharashtra has emerged as the worst-hit state in India by the global pandemic. Five new cases were detected in Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune district late on Saturday night. The state has gone into a shutdown mode with closure of all schools, colleges, malls, swimming pools, gym and fitness centres, public places, cancellation of all public events, religious processions, etc., till March 31 as a precaution.
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