How to ensure hygiene and sanitation in densely populated areas across India to curb coronavirus COVID-19 spread
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed of coronavirus disease.
Apr 21, 2020, 21:57 PM IST
Indian Railways to provide 10,000 water bottles per day to Delhi cops on coronavirus COVID-19 duty
Indian Railways, with the help of Railway organisations like IRCTC, RPF, Zonal Railways and others, have worked tirelessly to keep alive the Railways’ commitment to fight against the COVID in an integrated manner.
Apr 21, 2020, 18:47 PM IST
India's coronavirus COVID-19 recovery rate is 17.48 per cent, 3,252 patients cured so far: Govt
"As many as 3,252 people have been cured till now and 705 of them recovered on April 20. This takes our recovery percentage to 17.48," said Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal addressing a press conference in the national capital.
Apr 21, 2020, 17:43 PM IST
West Bengal fighting more dangerous virus than COVID-19, it is Mamata Banerjee-led government and TMC: Babul Supriyo
Amid the lockdown to combat the coronavirus, Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that the state is fighting a more dangerous virus than the COVID-19 and it is the government led by CM Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Apr 21, 2020, 17:15 PM IST
COVID India Seva: Govt launches interactive platform for citizen engagement on coronavirus COVID-19
The initiative is aimed at enabling transparent e-governance delivery in real-time and answering citizen queries swiftly, at scale, especially in crisis situations like the ongoing pandemic.
Apr 21, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
Five Indians die in Saudi Arabia due to coronavirus COVID-19
As per information available with the Embassy as of April 17, five Indian nationals, two from Kerala, one each from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana have died.
Apr 19, 2020, 00:21 AM IST
No decision yet on resuming domestic or international flight operations: Civil Aviation Ministry
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday clarified that so far no decision has been taken to resume domestic or international flight operations amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. All domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended for the lockdown period till May 3.
Apr 19, 2020, 00:12 AM IST
India's mortality rate due to coronavirus COVID-19 around 3.3%; 83% death cases have comorbidities
In 83 per cent cases, co-morbidities have been found. This brings to fore the earlier highlighted facts that elderly people and people with comorbidities are at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:38 PM IST
Kolkata: 78-year-old father kills son for refusing to wear face mask, gets arrested
The father, identified as 78-year-old Bansidhar Mallick, residing at Shovabazar Lane strangulated his 45-year-old son, identified as Shirsendu Mallick, with the help of a cloth strap.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:33 PM IST
Govt issues advisory against spraying of disinfectant on people amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread
The Ministry clarified that spraying an individual or group with chemical disinfectants is physically and psychologically harmful.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:06 PM IST
Sanitation worker's house in President's Estate sealed, kept in isolation with family after relative dies of coronavirus COVID-19
Another 30 families living in the President's Estate were also sent to self-isolation. An officer of Rashtrapati Bhavan is also in self-isolation.
Apr 18, 2020, 20:41 PM IST
Of 14,378 positive coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 4,291 linked to Tablighi Jamaat congregation: Health Ministry
Addressing a press conference, Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said that in the last 24 hours, 991 new cases and 43 deaths have occurred.
Apr 18, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
To curb coronavirus COVID-19 spread, NDMC will now fine Rs 1000 for spitting and urinating in public places
In a bid to contain the rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday issued a directive that any person who spits or urinates in public places will have to pay a heft fine of Rs 1000. It also added that there should be a strict ban on the sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc.
Apr 18, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
Walmart and Flipkart to provide Rs 46 crore to support India’s fight against coronavirus COVID-19
Walmart Inc and e-commerce major Flipkart will spend Rs 38.3 crore towards in-kind donations into India to help with the front-line response efforts, a statement said.
Apr 18, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, special flights in Chennai evacuate foreign nationals and cargo flights bring in medical goods
To aid India’s effort against the virus, various types of essential cargo are being brought in by international cargo flights.
Apr 18, 2020, 00:20 AM IST
MHA extends visas of all stranded foreigners till May 3 due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
An official statement read, "Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals who have been stranded in India...would be extended till midnight of May 3 on 'GRATIS' basis, after making online application by the foreigner."
Apr 17, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Kerala-based institute develops test kit that can confirm COVID-19 in 2 hours: Centre
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday asserted that a Kerala-based institute has developed a low-cost diagnostic test kit that can confirm coronavirus COVID-19 in two hours. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he added.
Apr 17, 2020, 22:16 PM IST
MHA asks states to screen Rohingyas for COVID-19 as many of them attended Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat event: Sources
In a communication to Chief Secretaries and DGPs, the ministry said there have been reports that several Rohingya Muslims have attended 'Ijtemas' and other religious congregations of Tablighi Jamaat and there is a possibility of their contracting COVID-19.
Apr 17, 2020, 21:45 PM IST
Ensure no quality dilution in manufacturing PPE, stringent punishment for those deviating from guidelines: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday directed that there should not be any dilution of quality and standards in the manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPEs), masks, ventilators and other equipment.
Apr 17, 2020, 20:42 PM IST
India's coronavirus cases doubling in seven days, COVID-19 curve showing slower growth
As India continues to work against the coronavirus COVID-19 on war-footing, the number of positive cases on Friday reached 13,835, with 1076 new cases in the last 24 hours. Even after the stringent lockdown declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen a steady rise in the number of cases.
Apr 17, 2020, 20:03 PM IST
