One More Person Tests Positive For COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh, Total Number of Cases Rises to 11 : Coronavirus Outbreak Live News Updates on March 26, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases in India breached the 600-mark on Wednesday. The global death toll due to coronavirus is more than 20,000 people, and with most of them in Europe. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
One more #COVID19 positive case in Andhra Pradesh, taking total number of cases in state to 11. The latest person to have tested positive has history of travel to Stockholm, Sweden. He is currently admitted at Govt General Hospital in Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Health Department
5 more people tested positive for #COVID19 in Maharashtra today (3 from Sangli and 1 each from Kolhapur & Pune), taking the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 130: Maharashtra Health Department
5 more people tested positive for #COVID19 in Maharashtra today (3 from Sangli and 1 each from Kolhapur & Pune), taking the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 130: Maharashtra Health Department
A total of 35 private laboratories across the country have been given the green signal from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct #COVID19 tests.
Prime Minister's Office: PM Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al Thani, the Amir of Qatar. The two leaders discussed the ongoing developments related to the #COVID19 global pandemic and its social and economic impact.
Another COVID19 positive case reported just now; a patient from Rajouri district in Jammu. History of close contact with a (now deceased) positive case: Rohit Kansal, J&K Principal Secretary (Planning)
All 27 samples taken from Himachal Pardesh's Kangra Medical College have tested negative for COVID-19 today: Kangra Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Prajapati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said COVID19 has offered an opportunity to look at a new concept of globalization. One that also focuses on humanity, climate change, and terrorism other than economic & financial aspects: Sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the G20 leaders to come out with a plan putting the focus on human lives. He urged for a plan to reduce the hardships faced by economically weaker sections of society, strengthening WHO and mitigating economic hardships
On Thursday, 88 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country. It is the highest in a single day. The total number of cases rises to 694 as per the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare data.
J&K: Northern Command of Indian Army has initiated 'Corona Mukt Awam' campaign under which they are taking precautionary measures against #COVID19. "We're practicing social distancing in mess&using central announcement system,"says Lt. Colonel A Navneet, PRO, Def Northern Command.
Bihar: One more COVID-19 case in the state, a 20-year-old boy from Patna with no travel history, confirms Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH). The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 7.
Nagpur's first COVID19 patient discharged from Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC) after his second sample tested negative: Dr. Ajay Keoliya, Dean IGMC Nagpur.
It has been decided that scheduled international commercial passenger services shall remain closed till 18:30 hrs (GMT) of April 14, 2020. This will not apply to approved international all-cargo operations & flights: Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Maharashtra government allowed all shops selling essential commodities, groceries and medicines to operate 24 hours. The state government said that It is mandatory for the shop owners to fully adhere to social distancing measures, enforce gaps with marking and ensure sanitation and cleanliness.
The total number of cases in Punjab rise to 33, after 2 more people test positive for #Coronavirus. Of the two, one person is from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar and is a contact of another positive patient and the second case is from Jalandhar and the patient has a travel history
Mumbai, March 26: The global death toll due to coronavirus is more than20,000 people, and with most of them in Europe, according to an AFP tally at 1700 GMT Wednesday using official figures. With 7,503 deaths, Italy is the most affected country ahead of Spain with 3,434 and China with 3,281, the country where the initial outbreak occurred. Talking about India, the number of infected people has shot up tremendously.
The number of coronavirus cases in India breached the 600-mark on Wednesday. The official numbers released by the Union Health Ministry said that a total of 553 active cases are reported, along with 42 others who have been discharged or cured. The remaining patients died during the treatment.
US Department of State said, "We stand united with India & echo Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep up our fighting spirits. The United States will work shoulder to shoulder with India to combat the #COVID19 outbreak. Together, we can safeguard our citizens and people everywhere."
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