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Economic Times | 07 Apr, 2020 | 03.01PM IST
Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Kejriwal announces 5-T plan to fight Covid-19
We have formed a 5-step plan after talking to experts, that how will we control Coronavirus in Delhi in the time to come, said Arvind Kejriwal.
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Japan declares state of emergency
Odisha records first death
Rapid testing:
Rajasthan will start rapid testing in state within a week; ordered 10 lakh testing kits from China: Ashok Gehlot
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) 1586251479000State governments are considering requesting an extension of the ongoing lockdown: Sources
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises pledges to support over 5,000 daily wage earners
Media and entertainment firm ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday committed to offer financial relief from the coronavirus pandemic to over 5,000 daily wage earners who are working directly or indirectly for the company in its overall production ecosystem.
Official says Boris Johnson on oxygen support, not ventilator
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not on a ventilator but has had some oxygen support, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday. "He's not on a ventilator no ... The prime minister has received some oxygen support and he is kept under, of course, close supervision," Gove told the London-based LBC radio, adding that if Johnson's condition changes the government will make an official statement.
One more positive case in Bhubaneswar
One more #COVID19 positive case in Bhubaneswar - male, 45 years: Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government… https://t.co/3XB4IHrBxE
— ANI (@ANI) 1586248969000Instructions issued to BSF formations
Instructions issued to BSF formations that leave of personnel to be extended up to Apr21 who are already on leave&a… https://t.co/YTGisgta3P
— ANI (@ANI) 1586247916000TN CM Edappadi Palaniswami launches district wise helpline numbers
CM Edappadi Palaniswami launches district wise helpline numbers to help farmers sell produce&sort out transport, pa… https://t.co/boQsJj9RmT
— ANI (@ANI) 1586247561000Mehbooba Mufti being shifted to her official residence, detention continues
BMC seals area around Uddhav Thackeray's residence after tea seller suspected of contracting COVID-19
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed off the Kalanagar area in Mumbai's Bandra East after a tea seller was suspected to have contracted COVID-19 near a government guest house, located near Matoshree, the private residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
COVID-19: Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for MP cops, govt staff
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for police personnel and other state government employees engaged in the fight against coronavirus.
COVID-19: Food insecurity, malnutrition, poverty may escalate in developing world says IFPRI
- Food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty may escalate, particularly among marginalised people in the developing world due to the rapid spread of coronavirus, a latest report by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on Tuesday.
- IFPRI in the 2020 Global Food System report said policymakers must focus on building a more resilient, climate-smart, inclusive and healthy food systems that can help people withstand these types of shocks.
Indian-origin cardiac surgeon dies in UK from COVID-19
- An Indian-origin cardiac surgeon who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus has died at a hospital in Cardiff in the UK, where a number of medics have lost their lives on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Jitendra Kumar Rathod, Associate Specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW), was described as an "incredibly dedicated surgeon" by his National Health Service (NHS) workplace.
WhatsApp to limit sharing of frequently forwarded messages to one chat at a time
- WhatsApp will allow users to send frequently forwarded messages to only one chat at a time as part of efforts to curb spreading of misinformation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- This limit will be in place once a message has been previously forwarded five times or more.
- The latest move comes as countries, including India, are initiating measures to tackle the spread of rumours, fake news and misinformation on social media platforms.
165 VIPs urge 20 economic powers for billions for COVID-19
- Many former global leaders and other VIPs urged the world's 20 major industrialised nations to approve USD 8 billion in emergency funding to speed the search for a vaccine, cure and treatment for COVID-19 and prevent a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
- In an open letter to governments of the Group of 20 nations, the leaders, ministers, top executives and scientists also called for USD 35 billion to support countries with weaker health systems and especially vulnerable populations, and at least USD 150 billion for developing countries to fight the medical and economic crisis.
12 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka, tally rises to 175, 25 discharged so far
Railways takes up production of personal protective equipment type overall on mission mode
Facilities are being geared up in Railways to make up to 1000 such protective overalls for Railway Doctors & Parame… https://t.co/AC7BWanUv8
— ANI (@ANI) 1586247305000AIIMS to provide only five N95 masks each to doctors, nursing officers, other staff for 20 days
AIIMS to provide only five N95 masks each to doctors, nursing officers,technical staff, security guards&maintenance… https://t.co/Ohxf6paYum
— ANI (@ANI) 1586247242000Mumbradevi Temple trust has donated Rs 21 Lakh to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi
Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi conveying support for Union Cabinet decision to reduce sa… https://t.co/C65ESjvw8m
— ANI (@ANI) 1586246149000COVID-19: 3,000 people take self-assessment test in Thane
Fifth T: Tracking & Monitoring
The Delhi government will actively track the developments and action taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Fourth T: Teamwork
New coronavirus can only be defeated through teamwork and I am happy that all states along with Centre are working together to stop the spread of the virus. We have to learn from other states. Doctors and nurses are key members of the teams. Their protection is paramount.
Third T: Treatment
2,950 beds are reserved for coronavirus patients, the chief minister said. LNJP, GB Pant and Rajiv Gandhi hospitals will treat only coronavirus patients. Beds in private hospitals have been identified where only coronavirus patientis will be treated. 12,000 hotel rooms will be taken over. Serious patients and elderly will be kept in hospitals and those with milder symptoms will be kept in hotels and dharamshalas. Delhi will receive PPE kits shortly from the Centre.
Second T: Tracing
After testing, next comes tracing. People are identified who have come in contact with a positive patient and are asked to self-quarantine. The help of Delhi Police is being taken to ensure that self-quarantine is being followed.
Delhi govt to takeover 12,000 hotel rooms in wake of spike in number of coronavirus cases: CM Kejriwal
We have ordered kits for the testing of 50,000 people. The kits have started arriving. We have also placed orders for the rapid test of 1,00,000 people. The deliveries of kits will begin by Friday. Random tests will be done at hotspots. Detailed tests will also be done: Kejriwal
First T: Testing
The first T is testing. If you don't test, you won't be able to find out which houses have been affected. It'll go on spreading. South Korea identified every single individual through large scale testings. We are now going to do large scale testings like South Korea: Delhi CM
5 Ts plan for Delhi
We have formed a 5-step plan after talking to experts, that how will we control #Coronavirus in Delhi in the time t… https://t.co/1ONmrrtGPg
— ANI (@ANI) 1586244852000UP CM:
Till now,there're total 308 COVID19 positive cases incl 168 Tablighi Jamaat returnees. We've 10 testing labs in the… https://t.co/eSjARlHm63
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1586242524000Delhi Fire Service and South Delhi Municipal Corporation conduct sanitisation outside Markaz in Nizamuddin area
Delhi Fire Service and South Delhi Municipal Corporation conduct sanitisation outside Markaz in Nizamuddin area. 32… https://t.co/GEuIY5MSzg
— ANI (@ANI) 1586241882000Pakistan's coronavirus cases sharply rise to 3,864; death toll at 54
Workspace sees slowdown in lettings activity in March due to COVID-19
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Worldwide coronavirus cases at 1.32 million, death toll crosses 74,000
G20 energy ministers to hold video conference on Friday : Document
- Saudi Arabia will host an extraordinary meeting by video conference on Friday for energy ministers from the Group of 20 major economies "to ensure energy market stability", an internal document seen by Reuters shows.
- The call is scheduled for 1200-1420 GMT on Friday and will follow a virtual meeting on Thursday for OPEC, Russia and other oil producers to discuss cutting output.
Commerce ministry creates online platform for issuance of 'certificate of origin' for exporters
- The commerce ministry has designed an online platform for issuance of a key document required for exports to those countries with which India has trade agreements, with a view to facilitate shipments during the COVID-19 crisis.
- An exporter has to submit a 'certificate of origin' at the landing port of the importing country. The document is important to claim duty concessions under free-trade agreements (FTAs). This certificate is essential to prove where their goods come from.
Swiss jobless expected to rise as coronavirus hits companies
Switzerland's jobless figures will rise in the coming months as the strict measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic could force even successful companies to shut down, a government official said on Tuesday
COVID-19: Flat death toll, drop in hospitalisation 'good signs' of possible curve flattening: NY Guv
- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said an effectively flat death toll for two days and a drop in the number of hospitalisations and ICU admissions could be "good signs" of a "possible flattening" of the coronavirus curve in the state but warned that becoming complacent will be a mistake.
- The state, the epicentre of the US, has a total of 130,689 coronavirus cases and 4,758 people have died from the virus. But in a slight glimmer of hope, Cuomo said the death toll in the state has been "effectively flat for two days".
Nurses, doctors identified as COVID-19 positive are being treated: Wockhardt Hospital
Delhi HC dismisses interim bail plea of ex-Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh
Justice Mukta Gupta observed that the petitioner is allegedly involved in offence punishable with more than seven years of imprisonment, in more than one case and that too under PMLA and hence does not qualify to be released pursuant to the norms set by a High-Powered Committee, which was set up to decongest jails in the national capital.
COVID-19: IB office in Bhubaneswar sealed, employees put under home quarantine
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sealed the office of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) here and put all its employees under home quarantine after it was found that one of the staff of the central agency had come in contact with a COVID-19 patient, an official said on Tuesday.
Shirts and trousers brand Pan America contributes Rs 25 lakhs to PM CARES Relief Fund for the fight against COVID19
Acko General Insurance offers one month free auto insurance amid COVID-19 lockdown
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Afghanistan registers 56 new COVID-19 cases, tally surges to 423
One more Covid-19 death reported in AP, toll goes up to 4
A 45-year old person died of coronavirus in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, taking the toll to four even as one more case of Covid-19 was reported overnight. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now touched 304 while the active cases remained at 294, according to the bulletin issued by the Medical and Health Department on Tuesday.
Will soon begin rapid tests: Atal Dulloo
We've 4 testing labs, 2-Jammu & 2-Kashmir. We'll soon begin Rapid tests. We've around 2500 isolation beds and 1000… https://t.co/nDdc6HhJpY
— ANI (@ANI) 1586241112000North Western Railway to run special parcel train service from April 7 to 14
- Amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, the North Western Railway has decided to run a special parcel train service from April 7 to 14 to transport goods and essentials.
- The Jaipur-Bikaner-Jodhpur-Ajmer-Jaipur parcel special will start at 3 pm from Jaipur and will return the next day at 7.15 pm, North Western Railway spokesperson said.
Scores of Indian Americans tested positive with coronavirus, several died
- Scores of Indian Americans have tested positive with the novel coronavirus and several of them have died, according to multiple news reports from community organisations and diaspora leaders from across the US, currently the global epicentre of the deadly disease.
- While there is no official or unofficial count of Indian-Americans infected with the coronavirus, information available on various private social media groups indicate that a significant number of them are in New York and New Jersey.
- The two States, which have the highest concentration of Indian-Americans in the US, are also the worst hit by the coronavirus.
- By Monday, over 170,000 people tested positive in these two States and fatalities crossed 5,700
17 arrested in Kashmir for defying lockdown orders
Strict restrictions on the movement of people in Kashmir to contain the spread of coronavirus remained in force for the 20th consecutive day on Tuesday, even as police arrested 17 persons for defying the lockdown orders here, officials said.
Cineworld closes all cinemas in 10 countries due to coronavirus
- British cinema operator Cineworld said on Tuesday all its 787 cinemas across 10 countries have been shut due to the coronavirus pandemic and that it was in talks with its lenders for ongoing liquidity requirements.
- Cineworld, the world's second-largest cinema operator, said it has suspended dividend payment for the fourth-quarter as well as upcoming 2020 quarterly dividends and that it is also in talks with its landlords, film studios and suppliers to mitigate the impact of the closures.
Delhi govt has placed order for 1 Lakh rapid test kits,they'll start arriving from Friday. We'll start using these at Nizamuddin & Dilshad Garden first of all. 27,000 PPE kits have come to Delhi & I think we'll get it by this evening. I thank the central govt: Delhi Health Minister
16 Tablighi Jamaat returnees in Mewat test positive for Coronavirus; the total number of positive cases in Mewat now stands at 30: Civil Surgeon Mewat, Haryana
Dubai extends closure of commercial activities until April 18
Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting of Group of Ministers
Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting of Group of Ministers on #COVID19. https://t.co/UzUmn1B6Pe
— ANI (@ANI) 158623898000023 new cases reported in Maharashtra today, total tally jumps to 891
23 new #Coronavirus positive cases reported in Maharashtra today - Sangali 1, Pimpri-Chinchwad 4, Ahmednagar 3, Bul… https://t.co/oDhlhH1vTq
— ANI (@ANI) 158623918200012 new positive cases of Coronavirus reported in Bhopal
12 new positive cases of Coronavirus reported in Bhopal. These include 5 persons from the health department and 7 p… https://t.co/BwFwkVHq5Y
— ANI (@ANI) 1586239474000Maharashtra: Man tests coronavirus +ve after return from Indonesia
- A Chandrapur resident who recently returned from Indonesia and is quarantined at neighbouring Nagpur in Maharashtra has tested positive for coronavirus, an official said.
- The man is a member of the Islamic organisation Tablighi Jamaat and since he has not come back to Chandrapur after returning from Indonesia, the district administration is trying to gather more information about him, the official said on Monday.
1 new case in AP, total tally rises to 304
1 new #Coronavirus positive case has been found in Guntur of Andhra Pradesh. Total number of positive cases in the… https://t.co/1kptmyD9bj
— ANI (@ANI) 1586238815000Impact on auto sector to be clear once lockdown is lifted, supply chain resumes full ops: Nissan
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on India's automobile industry will be clear once the ongoing lockdown is lifted and there is clarity on the time taken by supply chain to resume optimal production, according to a top Nissan Motor India official.
- Before the outbreak, the Indian auto sector was already suffering from a prolonged slump. During the April-February 2019-20 period, passenger vehicle sales had declined by 14.68 per cent to 26,32,665 units as against 30,85,528 in 2018-19.
- Total vehicle sales across categories had also declined by 15.85 per cent at 2,04,98,128 units April-February of 2019-20 as compared to 2,43,58,082 units in the comparable period previous fiscal, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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