Andhra Pradesh govt issues update on measures taken to fight Coronavirus

In wake of fast-spreading Coronavirus being declared as 'Pandemic' by World Health Organisation, Andhra Pradesh Government has issued an update regarding precautions and strict vigil conducted by state government. state government has started a toll-free helpline number 104 and a 24/7 control room has been set up for citizens' assistance. Also, a general advisory has been issued for locals while people returning from virus affected nations have been directed to be strictly under home isolation for 28 days regardless of any symptoms or t. y are also directed t to have any close contact with family members, or go out in public places, r allow any visitors at home.

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Coronavirus update by Andhra Pradesh government

positive cases of vel Coronavirus in India had soared up over 75 after three new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Mumbai. initial three which were reported from Kerala have been treated and discharged. health ministry has advised people against mass garings to avoid spread of Coronavirus in country.

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Coronavirus crisis

First detected in Wuhan in December 2019, COVID-19- vel coronavirus has affected nearly 118 countries in world. Presently, re are over 1,24,518 confirmed cases of COVID-19 which has led to death of 4,607 people. As re is vaccine or specific antiviral medicine to treat COVID-19, countries have been grappling with all possible mechanisms to contain its scope. So far, China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran have witnessed most number of confirmed cases of vel coronavirus. 

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Meanwhile, India has suspended all visas, barring for a few categories such as diplomatic and employment apart from keeping in abeyance visa-free travel facility to OCI cardholders till April 15. Moreover, Centre has “strongly advised” Indians to avoid all n-essential travel abroad. As per latest figures, number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India stands at 78.

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