The number of positive cases of coronavirus infection in India rose to 75 as per latest update on March 13, with fresh cases coming up from across different states. Total number of confirmed COVID 2019 cases in the state of Uttar Pradesh as of now is 11. Out of total, 10 are Indian nationals and one person is foreigner. First death in India due to coronavirus was reported on Thursday, March 12.
Coronavirus originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 and so far has claimed more than 4,600 lives and infected more than 124,330 people across the globe.
Coronavirus Helpline Numbers in Uttar PradeshThe government has released 24-hours helpline numbers across the country to help citizen. Here are helpline number for Uttar Pradesh residents:
- Central Helpline Number: +91-11-23978043
- Uttar Pradesh Helpline Number: 18001805145
- Email: ncov2019@gmail.com
Click here for Helpline Numbers of other statesCoronavirus Test LabThe lab test facility for coronavirus infection is available at these medical institutes in Uttar Pradesh:
- King's George Medical University, Lucknow
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh
Coronavirus Symptom: The symptoms of coronavirus infection includes - Fever, Difficulty in Breathing, Coughing, Tightness of Chest, Running Nose, Head Ache, Feeling of being Unwell, Pneumonia, and Kidney Failure.
How to reduce risk of Coronavirus infection - Clean hand with soap and water or alcohol based hand rub
- Cover nose and mouth when coughing & sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu like symptoms
- Avoid frozen meet
- Isolation of symptomatic patients for atleast 14 days