Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 719
A total of 719 positive cases of Coronavirus have been reported on Thursday, Health Ministry informed adding that 45 of them have been cured so far. 88 new cases were reported in the country today, making it highest in a day.
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra rises to 128
Three more test positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, number of COVID-19 patients reaches 128.
US confirmed COVID-19 cases top 70,000, toll crosses 1,000
The number of COVID-19 cases in the US topped 70,000 as of 1.45 p.m., US Eastern Time on Thursday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The fresh figure reached 75,233 with 1,070 deaths, the CSSE said, Xinhua reported.The state of New York has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, with 37,258 cases reported. New Jersey and California have reported 4,407 and 3,247 cases, respectively, according to the center.
Global COVID-19 cases top 500,000; death toll crosses 22,000
The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide topped 500,000 as of Thursday noon, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University in the US. The fresh figure reached 510,108 cases with 22,993 deaths.
Iran's COVID-19 cases approach 30,000; over 2,000 dead
Iran has reported 2,389 more cases of COVID-19 infection, as the total number reached 29,406. The country reported 157 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, raising its death toll from the virus to 2,234. So far a total of 10,457 patients have recovered since the first cases were detected on February 19.
Second positive case of COVID-19 in Andamans
Second positive case of COVID19 in Andamans. He had traveled with the first positive case. Both in hospital and protocols being followed: Chetan Sanghi, Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Special train reached Kanpur Railway station carrying about 200 persons from Maharashtra's Nashik
A special train reached Kanpur Railway station carrying about 200 persons from Maharashtra's Nashik, to their home state Uttar Pradesh. All passengers were screened at the station&underwent 14-day quarantine stamping with indelible ink on their hands.
COVID-19 positive person died in Bhilwara, Rajasthan
A COVID19 positive person has died in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. He had comorbid conditions including diseases relating to kidney and blood pressure: Rajan Nanda, Principal, Mahatma Gandhi Hospital
AIIMS Delhi sets up Task Force to develop management protocol for COVID-19
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has set up a Task Force to develop a management protocol for COVID2019. It has also constituted several committees to respond to challenges of rising number of the infections which may emerge in the coming days.
Free dry ration will be distributed among poor in Jammu and Kashmir
Free dry ration will be distributed among poor in district, starting with municipalities today. All chemist shops to open from today. Supply of milk to be allowed only between 8-11 am&4 Groceries shall open on Mar 27 only,between 10 am-4 pm: DC Reasi (Jammu&Kashmir)
Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Pune rises to 32
Total number of Coronavirus positive cases in Pune district is now 32, out of which 5 have been already cured and discharged.
Total number of positive cases in Telangana rises to 45
One more coronavirus positive case reported in Telangana. Total number of positive cases in the state reaches 45 till 8:00 AM on 27th March. The person is a 45-year-old male, having a travel history to Delhi. Patient is stable and under isolation: Telangana Health department
Shiv Sena MPs and MLAs to contribute their one month's salary to Chief Minister's Relief Fund
All Shiv Sena MPs and MLAs to contribute their one month's salary to Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
We are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow: Prakash Javadekar
Happy to announce that on public demand, we are starting retelecast of 'Ramayana' from tomorrow, Saturday March 28 in DD National, One episode in morning 9 am to 10 am, another in the evening 9 pm to 10 pm: Minister Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar
2 more Coronavirus positive cases found in Bihar
2 more Coronavirus positive cases found in Bihar - one from Siwan with travel history to Dubai, another from Nalanda with no travel history to any foreign country. Total positive cases in state rises to 9: Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRI) official
5 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nagpur and Gondia
5 more people have tested positive for coronavirus - 4 from Nagpur & 1 from Gondia: Divisional Commissioner Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Indian Army code-names anti-COVID19 operations as Operation Namaste
Indian Army has code-named its anti COVID-19 operations as Operation Namaste. Army has, so far, established eight quarantine facilities across the country.
Due to operational reasons, Army has to live in close proximity: Army Chief General MM Naravane
In this fight against Coronavirus, it is our responsibility to help Govt and civil administration. As an Army Chief, it is my duty to keep my force fit. Due to operational reasons, Army has to live in close proximity: Army Chief General MM Naravane
Total COVID-19 cases in Delhi rises to 39
There are a total of 39 Coronavirus positive cases in Delhi today. 29 of them had come from outside and were kept in quarantine & 10 of these are cases of local transmission: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi police stop bus carrying 14 Japanese nationals at Delhi-Ghaziabad border
Delhi: A bus carrying 14 Japanese nationals was stopped by police at Delhi-Ghaziabad border today. Devendar Negi, bus driver says,"I picked them from a yoga centre in Rishikesh and was asked to drop them in Paharganj. I don't know if they have been tested for COVID19".
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust donates Rs 51 Crore to Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi has donated Rs 51 Crore to Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to fight the COVID19 pandemic.
Mosques in Srinagar are closed in the light of 21-day lockdown
12 more people test positive for Coronavirus in Sangli; cases rise to 147 in Maharashtra
Coronavirus in India: Till now 724 cases have been confirmed, total deaths stand at 17