Anna Hazare urges people to refrain from visiting Ralegan-Siddhi amid Coronavirus scare

In view of deadly vel coronavirus breakout, social activist Anna Hazare has urged tourists to t visit his vill Ralegan-Siddhi until virus is contained. In an advisory issued by Anna Hazare on Friday, octogenarian stated, "Since virus spreads from an infected person to ors, I request you all to refrain from visiting Ralegan-Siddhi until conditions are made better." 

Ralegan-Siddhi, a vill situated in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, is frequently visited by people to meet Anna Hazare who has led several popular movements in country including Indian anti-corruption movement in 2011. So far, 17 cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Maharashtra with 10 individuals being tested positive in Pune. 

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Number of cases

Days after World Health Organisation (WHO) declared vel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, number of cases in India has risen up to 84 on Friday. To contain spread, India has suspended all existing visas, barring diplomatic, UN/ International Organisations, employment and project visas, till April 15, 2020. vel coronavirus surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market late last year. 

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Coronavirus and precautions to be taken 

coronavirus (CoV) is a vel strain in large family of viruses that causes illnesses ranging from common cold to acute respiratory syndromes. Common symptoms of vel coronavirus (nCoV) strain include respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, as per WHO. While re is vaccine to protect against this family of viruses, WHO has released a list of precautions that must be followed amid worldwide outbreak of virus. 

• Wash your hands frequently
• Maintain social distancing
• Avoid touching eyes, se and mouth
• Practice respiratory hygiene
• If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care as soon as possible
• Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider, stay away from fake news 

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