Mumbai Locals to be Accessible Only For Essential Service Providers From March 22, Says Report: Coronavirus Outbreak Live News Updates on March 21, 2020
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Mumbai locals to be accessible only for essential service providers from March 22, reports said late on Saturday. The general public would be barred from using the suburban train network.
Order issued by District Magistrate Gurugram for precautionary suspension of activities and mass gatherings, except necessary civic amenities till 31st March, 2020. Non-adherence to the orders will be enforceable to action under I.P.C. 188
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), late on Saturday night, announced that the total number of coronavirus cases in India has surged to 315.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the state to remain in lockdown from March 22 to 31st. Shops selling daily necessities things like vegetables, dairy and medical items to remain open.
Punjab Chief Minister's Office: Amid the COVID-19 restrictions, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh today announced an immediate relief of Rs 3000 each for all the registered construction workers in the state. Money would be transferred to the bank accounts of the workers by Monday.
"There will be complete restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow. Public/vehicular movement & business establishments closed. No religious or social gatherings. Usual exemptions," said Shahid Choudhary, District Magistrate/Development Commissioner, Srinagar.
"Tourists should not come to Goa before March 31. Beaches, restaurants and many public places will remain closed, in wake of coronavirus," Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed the workers and daily wage earners - heading back to their villages due to shutdown in cities - stay put where they are as travelling in large numbers may lead to transmission of coronavirus.
"Officials of Essential/Emergency Service and those dealing with measures for tackling spread of coronavirus not to avail any Gazetted/Restricted Holiday/Sunday or leave, private persons/organizations requisitioned to assist such authorities to comply," said the order issued by the District Magistrate of Srinagar.
Central Railways, Chief Public Relation Officers: 15 persons with home quarantine stamp were detected at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus by Railway Protection Force staff, today. With the help of the medical team, GRP & MCGM team all 15 people sent to Visawa Rest House, Worli.Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe.
Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao: Two new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today taking the total figure to 21. Everyone should participate in the 'Janata Curfew' that has been called by PM Modi on March 22. Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe.
Sonia Gandhi, Congress interim President: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing grave concern and consternation across the country endangering lives, affecting livelihoods as also everyday lives of millions of people. "COVID-19 has also impacted the biggest employment generator—the agriculture sector. Govt must ensure a special relief package for the agriculture sector also", Gandhi said. Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track The Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: 12 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state; 3 from Kannur, 6 from Kasaragod and 3 Ernakulam. A total number of COVID-19 positive cases rise to 52 in Kerala. Read the Full Story Here.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani: If Coronavirus positive cases kept increasing in state then isolated infection control hospitals will be made in Rajkot, Baroda, Ahemedabad& Surat to fight it. These hospitals will be ready in 2-3 days. There are total 13 positive cases.
Vasundhara Raje, BJP leader: After conducting a Covid-19 test, I’m happy to inform you that the results came back negative. However, as a preventive measure, my son and I will continue to be in isolation for 15 days. Read Full Story Here.
Public Health Department, Maharashtra: A total of 12 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today. 8 from Mumbai, 2 from Pune, 1 from Yavatmal and 1 from Kalyan. Total positive cases in state are now 64. Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track The Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: Retail prices of hand sanitizer shall not be more than Rs.100 per bottle of 200 ml the prices of other quantities of hand sanitizers shall be fixed in proportion of these prices. Coronavirus Live Map: How to Track The Spread of COVID-19 Across The Globe.
Teachers and non teaching staff of universities, colleges and schools permitted to work from home till 31st March: Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry: 111 labs across the country will functional from today. The Minister said, 1600 Indians and people from other countries were kept in quarantine centres in India. Today 262 people from Rome, mostly students will come & they will be kept in quarantine centres.
New Delhi, March 21: The world is battling against the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed over 11,000 lives across the globe. In Europe, there have been over 5000 deaths due to coronavirus with Italy, Spain and Germany reporting a steep rise in infections. On Friday, Italy recorded 627 deaths - the largest number in 24 hours so far. The death toll in Italy has overtaken that of China where the disease was first reported. Catch live updates on the global coronavirus outbreak here. Donald Trump Announces Lockdown in New York Amid Coronavirus Pandemic.
In India, the number of cases has jumped to 236, with four deaths so far. Of the 236, 23 people recovered and were discharged. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a "Janata curfew" from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday, March 22 to contain the spread of coronavirus. India's President Ram Nath Kovind and several MPs have gone into self-quarantine after it emerged that singer Kanika Kapoor contracted coronavirus. BJP MP Dushyant Singh attended an event where Kanika Kapoor was present and later met President Kovind and other lawmakers at the Parliament.
In a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered all cafes, pubs and restaurants to close from Friday night, except for take-away food. All the UK's nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been told to close "as soon as they reasonably can", he said at a press conference here, the BBC reported. In the US, President Donald Trump declared New York a major disaster area over the COVID-19 outbreak.
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