Home Ministry declares Coronavirus as 'notified disaster' to provide assistance under SDRF

Amid rising Coronavirus scare, Central Government on Saturday declared virus spre as a 'tified disaster' in order to provide assistance under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). COVID-19 virus was earlier declared as a pandemic by World Health Organisation (WHO). dely virus has so far claimed 2 lives in India with 83 positive cases reported. 

PM Modi shares guidelines on home quarantine

In view of rapid spre of vel coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took to Twitter and emphasised importance of home quarantine for Coronavirus suspected or confirmed cases. Elaborating on spre of virus, Prime Minister shared important instructions and steps for environmental sanitation. 

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Earlier on Friday, PM Modi h proposed that SAARC countries could discuss ways, via video conferencing, to keep citizens healthy. In a series of tweets, Prime Minister urged South Asian nations to leave “ stone unturned” in fight against dely virus ensuring wellness of citizens.

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Coronavirus and precautions to be taken 

Coronavirus (nCoV) 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. 

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• 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 vice given by your healthcare provider, stay away from fake news 

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