Published 14:59 IST, March 9th 2020
Coronavirus India Live Updates: India's total reaches 43 as four new cases emerge
First detected in the city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province of China, the virus outbreak has now spread across 20 countries since December 2019. WHO has dubbed the virus as COVID-19.
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28 confirmed cases
Amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said that 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been tested positive in India.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan: Till now, there have been 28 positive cases of Coronavirus in India https://t.co/kyxBangCQX
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2020
Total 28 COVID-19 cases in India; 1 in Delhi, 6 in Agra, 16 Italians and Indian driver, 1 in Telangana and 3 in Kerala: Health minister
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 4, 2020
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PM Modi to not participate in Holi programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he will not be participating in any 'Holi Milan' programme. Taking to the microblogging site, PM Modi said that to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of Coronavirus he will not be participating in any Holi related events.
Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2020
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Amit Shah on COVID-19
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urges people to take all important preventive measures amid coronavirus outbreak. Also reiterating PM Modi, Shah said he will not participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year and urges people to avoid public gatherings.
India is well prepared and has taken all precautionary steps to contain the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. I request everyone to take all important measures to prevent this. Some basic self-preventive measures are as simple as, washing your hands & practising good hygiene. pic.twitter.com/USkidT7XQQ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 4, 2020
Holi is a very important festival for we Indians but in the wake of Coronavirus, i have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 4, 2020
I also appeal everyone to avoid public gatherings and take a good care of yourself & your family.
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At least 25 suspected cases in Delhi
Health Ministry officials said that over 25 people suspected of Coronavirus are admitted at Safdarjung hospital in Delhi.
Health Ministry officials: At least 25 people suspected of Coronavirus are admitted at Safdarjung hospital. 4 suspected cases of Coronavirus are kept in isolation at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/xbDIeHI8lu
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2020
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Defence Minister appeals people 'No need to panic'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges people not to panic amid the coronavirus outbreak. Taking to the microblogging site Singh said, "To deal with the risk of coronavirus, most experts are of the opinion that one should stay away from crowded areas and avoid unnecessary gathering. Apart from this, do take some basic measures. No need to panic, just be cautious. Take care of yourself and caution others as well."
कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए अधिकांश विशेषज्ञों की राय है कि भीड़-भाड़ वाले इलाक़ों से दूर रहें एवं अनावश्यक इधर उधर जाने से बचें। इसके अतिरिक्त भी कुछ बुनियादी उपाय करें।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 4, 2020
घबराने की आवश्यकता नहीं है, बस सतर्क रहें। खुद सावधानी बरतें एवं दूसरों को भी सावधान करें। pic.twitter.com/CwzeXzHlts
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Positive cases in India hits 39, five cases in Kerala, one in tamil Nadu
n yet another development, five cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Kerala, bringing the total to 39 positive cases in India. The health minister KK Shailaja has informed that the concerned individuals have been admitted to isolation wards. She has informed that three of the five new cases were people who had returned from Italy and two other were infected in Pathanamitta district itself. In total, Kerala had reported eight cases, three earlier ones have been treated and discharged.
Total positive cases of #Coronavirus in the country rises to 39 https://t.co/7rGWznHaM8
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2020
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh: We are fully prepared. We have procedures to contain this disease. We have 1086 patients under home surveillance. #coronavirus https://t.co/yR7iARwd0O pic.twitter.com/zhcmM2H6gk
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2020
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Delhi government directs immediate closure of schools till March 31
As a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of spread of COVID-19 amongst our children, Delhi Government has directed immediate closure of all primary schools (Govt/ aided/ private/MCD/NDMC) till 31/3/20
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) March 5, 2020
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Disinfection of tourist bus in Rajasthan
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): The bus in which Italian passengers travelled in Rajasthan and Agra is being disinfected by ITBP at Chhawla camp in Delhi. 14 Italians and 1 Indian (driver) were later found positive for #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/nY5TVqYtKK
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2020
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