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22-03-2020 at 11.30 AM

India Covid19 cases increased to 334

India’s death toll rose to five on Sunday, with a second death reported in a Mumbai hospital. With multiple new positive cases reported from various parts of the country, India’s tally stands currently at 334 as on March 22. Delhi CM said that the capital may face lockdown if situation worsens. Maharashtra remains the worst-affected in India, with 10 more cases reported on Sunday. Meanwhile, the PM urged people to follow Janta Curfew on March 22, and stay at home in order to combat coronavirus.

22-03-2020 at 11.00 AM

Another COVID-19 patient dies in Mumbai; India reports five casualties

A 63-year-old coronavirus patient died in Mumbai on Sunday, taking the toll in Maharashtra to two, a health official said. The man was admitted to the HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.

The Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation in a statement said the patient had chronic history of diabetes, high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease.

He developed acute respiratory distress syndrome leading to his death, the statement said.

11 AM | NOIDA

Cluster sealed in Greater Noida after COVID patient detected

A cluster comprising of commercial establishments and several housing societies was sealed in Greater Noida on Sunday after a COVID-19 positive patient was detected in the area.

An order issued by B.N Singh, District Magistrate of Gautambuddh Nagar said that all blocks and residential societies in Alpha-1 sector shall remain temporarily sealed from 10 a.m. March 22 (Sunday) till 7 a.m. March 24.

The order said that the decision was taken after a person residing in B-Block at Alpha 1 was detected COVID-19 positive.

Any kind of movement by people and vehicles, except for emergency purposes have been prohibited in the area.

22-03-2020 at 10.45AM

Coronavirus: Mizoram announces statewide shutdown till March 29

The Mizoram government on Saturday ordered a “partial lockdown” across all districts of the state till March 29 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a notification.

At 10.40AM

263 Indian students rescued from Rome, reach Delhi

The special Air India flight carrying 263 Indian students that took off from Rome landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport today at 9.15 am. After the Delhi Customs provides clearance to these passengers at a remote bay and undergoing immigration and temperature checks at the airport, they will be taken to the quarantine facility in Chhawla.

10.30 AM | KARNATAKA

33-year-old man who came from Australia tests positive

A 33-year-old person who had arrived in Dharwad from Australia has been tested positive for COVID-19.

Deputy Commissioner M. Deepa confirmed that he was the 21st case to be reported from Karnataka.

9.40 AM | HYDERABAD

Prabhas in self-quarantine after returning from film’s shoot abroad

Actor Prabhas has announced that he is in self-quarantine in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a short statement posted on Twitter, the Baahubali actor said he recently returned from Georgia after completing a film’s shoot and therefore decided to keep himself insolation.

“On safely returning from my shoot abroad, in light of increasing risks of COVID-19, I have decided to self-quarantine. Hope you all are also taking the necessary precautions to be safe,” Prabhas tweeted on Saturday.

The actor is currently working on filmmaker Radha Krishna Kumar’s untitled film, which also features Pooja Hedge.

8.20 A.M | PUNJAB

Punjab orders lockdown in few districts

Amid rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Punjab government has ordered a lockdown in few districts till March 25 including Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr), Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Jalandhar.

Punjab Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, in a statement said that ”establishments in districts of Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur have been closed while the partial lockdown has been ordered in Jalandhar with effect from 7 a.m. on March 22 up to midnight of March 25 by the District Magistrate. Likewise, it has also been advised to close down establishments in district Kapurthala from March 23 as a precautionary measures.”

7.30 AM | RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan announces complete lockdown till March 31

In a late night decision, the Rajasthan government on March 21 announced a complete lockdown of the State till March 31 to contain the spread of coronavirus. All government and private offices, malls, shops, factories and public transport across the State will remain closed in the duration, while Rajasthan’s borders with other States will be sealed.

Only essential and medical services will be exempted from the lockdown, according to the orders issued after the decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at his residence. Mr. Gehlot said it was necessary for people to “stay indoors” to fight the pandemic.

22-03-2020 at 7.20AM

Stay home for three months, UK tells 1.5 million most at risk

Up to 1.5 million vulnerable people in Britain, identified as being most at risk from the coronavirus epidemic, should stay at home for at least 12 weeks, the government said Sunday.

Those with underlying health conditions such as bone or blood cancers, cystic fibrosis, or who have had an organ transplant have been advised by health officials to do all they can to shield themselves from the virus, including confining themselves at home for a long period.

“People should stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives,” Communities secretary Robert Jenrick said in a statement.

22-01-2020 at 7.00AM

Farooq Abdullah gives Rs 1 crore to combat COVID-19 on J&K

NC president Farooq Abdullah and party leader Hasnain Masoodi released an amount of Rs one crore each from their MPLAD funds to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir.

Of the said amount, Rs 50 lakh has been earmarked for SKIMS, Srinagar while Rs 25 lakh each will be allotted to the Budgam and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir.

Party president and MP Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah today released an amount of Rs 1 Cr to combat #COVID19 threat in J&K from his MPLAD. Out of this, Rs 50 lakh has been earmarked for SKIMS Srinagar and Rs 25 lakh each for Budgam and Ganderbal districts. pic.twitter.com/faUhZuJfYZ

— JKNC (@JKNC_) March 21, 2020

22-01-2020 at 6.50AM

Kerala CM urges Centre to bring back Indian students in Kuala Lampur

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sought the Centre”s immediate intervention to help around 250 stranded Indian students in Kuala Lumpur and ensure their safe return.

In a letter to External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Vijayan brought the plight of the students to the minister”s notice and said they should be brought back after following all health procedures. “They are stranded at the airport because of the cancellation of flights to India. It has been reported that about 250 students in Kuala Lumpur are unable to return home,” the chief minister said.

At 6.30AM

Maharashtra health minister urges people to not abandon pets over transmission fears

Putting to rest the myths about transmission of COVID-19 through domesticated animals, Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope that no such cases have been reported anywhere in the world and urged people not to abandon their pets.

Meanwhile, Galiff Street market, the Sunday destination for pet lovers and gardening enthusiasts in Kolkata, will remain shut for the next two weekends amid the coronavirus pandemic, CNN-News18 reported.