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ICMR elaborates testing strategy for coronavirus COVID-19 across India, especially in hotspots

The ICMR has directed that in the hotspots, cluster areas, large migration gatherings and evacuees centres, all symptomatic ILI (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose) will have to be tested within seven days of illness.

Apr 09, 2020, 21:29 PM IST

COVID-19 spread: India agrees to export anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to 25 countries

A total of 30 countries had requested India for the drug including the US which had termed the drug as a game-changer, though the medical community still doesn't have a consensus regarding it.

Apr 09, 2020, 20:45 PM IST

Amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread, India gets request from 30 countries for anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine

The request has come from several nations, including the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, Brazil and this highlights India's importance in the global pharma sector.

Apr 09, 2020, 20:28 PM IST

Amid lockdown due to coronavirus COVID-19, BSF helps citizens along borders by providing them essentials

One such formation has also been taking active participation in Jammu and Kashmir to help the locals. The BSF has reached out to the villages in a bid to help them fight coronavirus.

Apr 09, 2020, 20:05 PM IST

India's Rs 15,000 crore emergency package for states, UTs to fight coronavirus COVID-19

The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response (amount of Rs 7774 crores) and rest for medium-term support (1-4 years) to be provided under mission mode approach.

Apr 09, 2020, 18:29 PM IST

Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, Indian Railways distribute over 8.5 lakh cooked meals to needy people

The Indian Railways till Thursday distributed over 8.5 lakh meals to the poor and the needy since March 28 during the lockdown to contain the coronavirus COVID-19 spread. Over 6 lakh cooked meals have been provided by IRCTC and about 2 lakh meals have been provided by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from its own resources. Nearly 1.5 lakh meals have been donated by NGOs working with the Railway organizations.

Apr 09, 2020, 17:57 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police Welfare wing makes masks and PPE suits for soldiers

Hundreds of masks and protective suits are prepared every day in various districts so that the soldiers, who are in the frontline in the Kashmir Valley, can be prevented from contracting the infection.

Apr 09, 2020, 17:37 PM IST

Gautam Budh Nagar administration assures home delivery of essentials in coronavirus COVID-19 hotspots across district

The Gautam Budh Nagar administration on Thursday urged the people not to venture outside their doors to contain coronavirus COVID-19 from spreading further and assured them of door delivery of all essential services amid the sealing if hotspot areas in the district. As many as 34 localities identified as hotspot areas across Noida and Greater Noida in Gautam Budh Nagar have been sealed off.

Apr 09, 2020, 17:02 PM IST

Indian Navy in Kolkata battles coronavirus COVID-19, ensures safety at its base and onboard ships

The Indian Navy in Kolkata have been battling the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and at the same time ensuring proper sanitisation at their base as well as the ships during the current lockdown. Only essential services are being undertaken which includes patrolling and riverfront security.

Apr 09, 2020, 15:51 PM IST

India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 16 in pics

On the 16th day of the 21-day lockdown imposed to stop spread of coronavirus continues, the number of people infected has increased to 5,734 and the death toll has risen to 166. Meanwhile, several hotspots across 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh were sealed completely with the authorities assuring that basic amenities would be home delivered to the trapped residents.

Apr 09, 2020, 10:25 AM IST

Delhi government issues advisory to staff members on dos and don'ts in office, home to curb coronavirus COVID-19

The Delhi government on Wednesday issued an advisory to all the staff members working in the office of Ministry of Health urging them to abide by it to curb the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It has issued two directives asking the staff member to follow both in office and also at home.

Apr 08, 2020, 23:56 PM IST

Delhi government identifies 20 coronavirus COVID-19 hotspots, seals them all

Talking to reporters after a high-level meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced, "Nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas."

Apr 08, 2020, 22:45 PM IST

COVID-19: No shortage of hydroxychloroquine in India either today or in future, assures Union Health Ministry

Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19.

Apr 08, 2020, 21:27 PM IST

Face masks compulsory in Delhi for people stepping outside their homes: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Announcing the decision after a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of coronavirus substantially.

Apr 08, 2020, 21:06 PM IST

Indian Railways to deploy over 2,500 doctors, 35,000 paramedic staff to meet coronavirus COVID-19 challenge

The Health Department of the Railways is getting ready and equipped to supplement the healthcare efforts of the government in its fight against COVID-19.

Apr 08, 2020, 20:13 PM IST

UP declares 104 coronavirus COVID-19 hotspots across 15 districts: Check full list

The districts where these hotspots have been identified are--Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Noida, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly, Bulandshahr, Basti, Firozabad, Saharanpur, Maharajganj and Sitapur.

Apr 08, 2020, 19:02 PM IST

COVID-19 crisis: PM Modi denounces poster calling for standing ovation for him, asks people to take responsibility of poor family instead

Reacting to this, PM Modi said that if someone really loves and wants to honour him they should take the responsibility of a poor family, at least as long as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Apr 08, 2020, 18:13 PM IST