Southern Railway completes conversion of 573 coaches into isolation wards for coronavirus COVID-19 patients
There have also been modifications in the coaches--a provision of clamps for positioning oxygen cylinders, and water pipes and taps in converted bathrooms have been installed for filling buckets, soap dispensers and soap dishes have also been kept.
Apr 12, 2020, 00:07 AM IST
MHA directs states, UTs to provide necessary police security to medical fraternity fighting coronavirus COVID-19
The MHA has also been communicated to provide necessary police security to doctors and medical staff who visit places to conduct screening of people to find out symptoms of the disease.
Apr 11, 2020, 23:40 PM IST
Coronavirus lockdown extension on the cards; PM Narendra Modi, CMs on same page on COVID-19 threat
With a likely extension on the cards, the people across the nation will have to stay indoors as the govt is considering an additional extension of two weeks.
Apr 11, 2020, 23:08 PM IST
COVID-19L IAF C-17 globemaster drops 4th consignment of critical medical load in Nagaland's Dimapur airport
The medical load was also received by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) Advisor Kazheto Kinimi.
Apr 11, 2020, 22:36 PM IST
Amid rise in coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 30 Tablighi Jamaat members test positive in quarantine centre of Delhi's Mundka
Thousands of people across India and worldwide had attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz in March.
Apr 11, 2020, 21:30 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread, council of ministers to resume work from offices on April 13
All ministries have been directed that joint secretary and above rank officers will resume work in respective departments, the sources said, adding that one-third of the essential staff members in every ministry need to be present.
Apr 11, 2020, 19:39 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray extends lockdown in state till April 30 due to coronavirus COVID-19
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the lockdown can be relaxed in certain areas while on others it will become stricter.
Apr 11, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
Next 3-4 weeks critical to determine impact of steps taken to curb coronavirus COVID-19 spread: PM Narendra Modi
The PM observed that the combined effort of the Centre and the states has definitely helped reduce the impact of COVID-19 but since the situation is rapidly evolving, constant vigilance is paramount.
Apr 11, 2020, 17:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to focus on 'jaan bhi aur jahaan bhi', signals new strategy to tackle coronavirus COVID-19
Earlier, when PM Modi had announced the lockdown, he had said that 'jaan hai to jahaan hai' (If your life is safe, so will the world around you) but now he had asserted that India will focus on both the aspects.
Apr 11, 2020, 17:13 PM IST
Centre considering two-week extension of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, PM Narendra Modi to take final call
During the meeting, most states requested PM Narendra Modi to extend the lockdown for two more weeks and the government is considering this request. The PM will take a final call soon. The ongoing lockdown is set to end on April 14.
Apr 11, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
Doctors conduct door-to-door screening of all Dharavi residents for coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms
Till now Dharavi, the largest slum in the country, has registered a total of 22 positive cases and three deaths. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has traced about 35 high-risk contacts who have been quarantined.
Apr 11, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
COVID-19: India clears first list of 13 countries for hydroxychloroquine; neighbours get priority
The 13 countries to whom India will be giving HCQ, termed as game-changer drug, are--US, Spain, Germany, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Bahrain, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Maldives and Bangladesh.
Apr 10, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh govt identifies 133 red zone COVID-19 clusters in 13 districts, coronavirus positive cases reach 381
The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday identified 133 red zone coronavirus COVID-19 clusters in 13 districts of the state, highlighting the importance to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
Apr 10, 2020, 20:45 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, airlines engage in online repartee, share message of 'staying parked staying safe'
The humorous exchanges were initiated by Indigo and were soon joined by Vistara, GoAir, AirAsia, Spicejet and Delhi airport on Twitter.
Apr 10, 2020, 20:02 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread, India requests US to extend H-1B visas for its stranded citizens
The matter was taken by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan sharing with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun on April 8 (Wednesday). According to sources, India is "closely monitoring the related developments."
Apr 10, 2020, 19:06 PM IST
COVID-19 found among respiratory illness patients without international travel history: ICMR
The ICMR came out with the findings after carrying out coronavirus tests on 5,911 SARI patients across 52 districts in 20 states and union territories between February 15 to April 2.
Apr 10, 2020, 18:03 PM IST
Centre says no community transmission of coronavirus COVID-19 in India
Addressing a press brief, Ministry of Health Joint Secretary Lav Agrawal said that the total number of positive cases in the country has reached 6,412 and death toll at 199.
Apr 10, 2020, 17:09 PM IST
Mumbai emerges as major hub of coronavirus COVID-19 as 341 areas sealed, 4 hotspots identified
The financial capital of the country, Mumbai, is emerging as a major hub for the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 with over 750 cases and 54 deaths as of 4 pm (IST) on Friday. With a rise in cases nearly every day, a total of four coronavirus hotspots in Mumbai has been identified and 341 areas sealed.
Apr 10, 2020, 16:30 PM IST
Karnataka launches website for information on coronavirus COVID-19
He requested the public to rely on the website, covid19.karnataka.gov.in, for clarifications and urged them not to panic on any rumours.
Apr 09, 2020, 23:46 PM IST
ICMR study points towards possible community transmission of coronavirus COVID-19 in India
The study shows that one-third of the people in India contracted the infection without any contact with the infected person and with no travel history to a foreign nation.
Apr 09, 2020, 23:15 PM IST
