Coronavirus Outbreak: Bar Council Supports PM's "Janata Curfew" Call To Curb Coronavirus Spread
The Bar Council of India (BCI) today extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Janata Curfew" on March 22 and appealed people to support the cause.
The Prime Minister on Thursday urged citizens to follow the concept of "Janta Curfew" on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. He also said that no one apart from those involved with essential services is supposed to venture out of the home.
"We need to follow the path shown by our Prime Minister Modi ji during the addressal to the nation on March 19, 2020. He has appealed for social isolation and distancing. He has advised all of us not to step out of our homes unless it is unavoidable," said BCI Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra.
"We have to prevent the spread of the infectious disease at all costs. By now, we all know we have to wash our hands with soap and sanitize our hands for a minimum 20 seconds before touching our face. Further, we have to wear masks for safety. The key is to break the chain/flow of the virus which has its own life span of a certain number of hours on various surfaces." (ANI)
The Bar Council of India (BCI) today extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Janata Curfew" on March 22 and appealed people to support the cause.
The Prime Minister on Thursday urged citizens to follow the concept of "Janta Curfew" on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. He also said that no one apart from those involved with essential services is supposed to venture out of the home.
"We need to follow the path shown by our Prime Minister Modi ji during the addressal to the nation on March 19, 2020. He has appealed for social isolation and distancing. He has advised all of us not to step out of our homes unless it is unavoidable," said BCI Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra.
"We have to prevent the spread of the infectious disease at all costs. By now, we all know we have to wash our hands with soap and sanitize our hands for a minimum 20 seconds before touching our face. Further, we have to wear masks for safety. The key is to break the chain/flow of the virus which has its own life span of a certain number of hours on various surfaces." (ANI)
11:47AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: Novel Coronavirus Cases Rise To 258 In India: Health Ministry
Novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 258 today after 35 fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country, the Health Ministry said.
However, according to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases.
A total of 15,701 samples from 14,811 individuals have been tested for SARS-CoV2 as on March 21 10 am, it said.
Among the Health Ministry's 258 figure are 39 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, three from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.
The total figure includes four deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.
Novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 258 today after 35 fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country, the Health Ministry said.
However, according to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases.
A total of 15,701 samples from 14,811 individuals have been tested for SARS-CoV2 as on March 21 10 am, it said.
Among the Health Ministry's 258 figure are 39 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, three from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.
The total figure includes four deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.
11:23AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: Over 1,000 Coronavirus Cases In Japan: Report
Japan has recorded 1,016 cases of domestically transmitted cases of coronavirus as of Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, hitting a new milestone as the nation grapples with pressure to avoid a health crisis ahead of Tokyo Olympics.
The tally rises to 1,728 if 712 cases of infections from a cruise ship moored near Tokyo last month are included, according to NHK.
Although the number of cases is still on the rise, Japan has started scaling back some measures to fight the spread of the virus.
On Friday, Japan said it would not extend its request to close schools, setting the stage for classes to resume at the start of the academic year in April. (Reuters)
Japan has recorded 1,016 cases of domestically transmitted cases of coronavirus as of Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, hitting a new milestone as the nation grapples with pressure to avoid a health crisis ahead of Tokyo Olympics.
The tally rises to 1,728 if 712 cases of infections from a cruise ship moored near Tokyo last month are included, according to NHK.
Although the number of cases is still on the rise, Japan has started scaling back some measures to fight the spread of the virus.
On Friday, Japan said it would not extend its request to close schools, setting the stage for classes to resume at the start of the academic year in April. (Reuters)
11:06AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: 19-Day Quarantine In California To Contain Coronavirus Spread
Colombia will enter a nationwide quarantine from Tuesday night, President Ivan Duque said late on Friday, the most drastic measure implemented so far by the South American country as it seeks to prevent the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus.
The quarantine in the country, which has 158 confirmed cases of the virus, will last for 19 days. It has not reported any deaths.
Duque said the action, which will include strict restrictions on citizens' movements outside the home, was necessary to fight the disease.
"In the coming weeks we have the opportunity to collectively take away the virus' speed," Duque said.
Colombia's government has already said it will block incoming international flights from Monday and ordered people aged 70 and over to stay inside until the end of May. It has also closed land and water borders along with schools and bars. (Reuters)
Colombia will enter a nationwide quarantine from Tuesday night, President Ivan Duque said late on Friday, the most drastic measure implemented so far by the South American country as it seeks to prevent the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus.
The quarantine in the country, which has 158 confirmed cases of the virus, will last for 19 days. It has not reported any deaths.
Duque said the action, which will include strict restrictions on citizens' movements outside the home, was necessary to fight the disease.
"In the coming weeks we have the opportunity to collectively take away the virus' speed," Duque said.
Colombia's government has already said it will block incoming international flights from Monday and ordered people aged 70 and over to stay inside until the end of May. It has also closed land and water borders along with schools and bars. (Reuters)
11:02AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: Homeless In California Face Problems After Stay-At-Home Orders
Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered California's 40 million residents to stay at home. That's a big problem for the state's estimated 108,000 homeless who live on the streets.
Officials are bracing for the coronavirus to have an outsized impact on the homeless who often live without access to proper sanitation and sometimes suffer underlying illnesses.
More than 60,000 homeless people could become ill with the coronavirus in California over the next two months, badly straining the healthcare system, Newsom said on Wednesday. (Reuters)
Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered California's 40 million residents to stay at home. That's a big problem for the state's estimated 108,000 homeless who live on the streets.
Officials are bracing for the coronavirus to have an outsized impact on the homeless who often live without access to proper sanitation and sometimes suffer underlying illnesses.
More than 60,000 homeless people could become ill with the coronavirus in California over the next two months, badly straining the healthcare system, Newsom said on Wednesday. (Reuters)
10:46AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: "We All Must Adhere To Janata Curfew": Yogi Adhityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told at a press conference that there have been 23 positive coronavirus cases in the state. Out of these total cases, nine people have been recovered. He also said that there are sufficient isolation ward in the state.
Yogi Adityanath asked everyone to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata Curfew" on March 22. He said, "All metro rail, state and city bus services in the state to remain closed tomorrow."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told at a press conference that there have been 23 positive coronavirus cases in the state. Out of these total cases, nine people have been recovered. He also said that there are sufficient isolation ward in the state.
Yogi Adityanath asked everyone to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata Curfew" on March 22. He said, "All metro rail, state and city bus services in the state to remain closed tomorrow."
He also said that Rs 1000 each will be given to 15 lakh daily wage workers and 20.37 lakh construction workers to meet their daily needs.
He also asked people not to panic over the coronavirus sitiation as the state has enough "essential commodities and medicines". He has appealed to people to not rush to the shops to buy goods and nor hoard items. (ANI)
10:32AM
Coronavirus: Over 800 Under Home Quarantine In Maharashtra's Aurangabad
Over 800 people have been kept under home quarantine in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said today.
A major chunk of these are students of a local college, where one of the lecturers tested positive for Covid-19 last week, she said.
"Although only one positive case of coronavirus was recorded in Aurangabad, the number of people quarantined has exceeded 800," Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Health Officer Dr Neeta Padalkar.
As many as 849 people have been put on 14-day mandatory quarantine till March 19 and of these, 58 are Indians with travel history abroad and 17 are foreign nationals, she added. (PTI)
Over 800 people have been kept under home quarantine in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said today.
A major chunk of these are students of a local college, where one of the lecturers tested positive for Covid-19 last week, she said.
"Although only one positive case of coronavirus was recorded in Aurangabad, the number of people quarantined has exceeded 800," Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Health Officer Dr Neeta Padalkar.
As many as 849 people have been put on 14-day mandatory quarantine till March 19 and of these, 58 are Indians with travel history abroad and 17 are foreign nationals, she added. (PTI)
10:28AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: AIIMS To Conduct Only Life-Saving Surgeries From March 21 Amid Coronavirus
The (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) AIIMS on Friday announced that only emergency life-saving surgeries be taken up in various operation theatres from March 21 in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
"The services of AIIMS, New Delhi needs to be curtailed in response to the heightened need for diversion of infrastructure, manpower and material resources for prevention and control of COVID-19 outbreak," according to a circular issues by the AIIMS.
As per the circular, the AIIMS director held a meeting to discuss measures for the impending COVID-19 pandemic, following which the decision was taken.
Amid rising cases of coronavirus in Delhi, the AIIMS administration is also urging OPD (Outpatient Department ) patients to postpone their appointments at the hospital if it is not urgent.
"It was decided that an advisory would be sent to OPD patients on their registered phone numbers through SMS to the following effect."
"In view of the increasing threat of corona infection, you are requested to postpone your appointments at AIIMS if it is not urgent in nature.
This is for your safety and good health," the order said.
The messages are being sent to all appointments booked for the next one month. (PTI)
The (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) AIIMS on Friday announced that only emergency life-saving surgeries be taken up in various operation theatres from March 21 in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
"The services of AIIMS, New Delhi needs to be curtailed in response to the heightened need for diversion of infrastructure, manpower and material resources for prevention and control of COVID-19 outbreak," according to a circular issues by the AIIMS.
As per the circular, the AIIMS director held a meeting to discuss measures for the impending COVID-19 pandemic, following which the decision was taken.
Amid rising cases of coronavirus in Delhi, the AIIMS administration is also urging OPD (Outpatient Department ) patients to postpone their appointments at the hospital if it is not urgent.
"It was decided that an advisory would be sent to OPD patients on their registered phone numbers through SMS to the following effect."
"In view of the increasing threat of corona infection, you are requested to postpone your appointments at AIIMS if it is not urgent in nature.
This is for your safety and good health," the order said.
The messages are being sent to all appointments booked for the next one month. (PTI)
10:18AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: UP's Noida Shuts Malls, Spa-Centres To Combat Spread Of Coronavirus
In order to help contain the spread of coronavirus, Noida Police on Friday ordered the closure of all malls, spa-centres in the region, informed Rannvijay Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
The police has also imposed section 144 in the region, the official informed. Only chemist shops, general stores, vegetable and fruits shops are allowed to function.
All the major markets of the area would remain closed till April 2.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has now crosses up to 200, including 32 foreigners, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. (ANI)
In order to help contain the spread of coronavirus, Noida Police on Friday ordered the closure of all malls, spa-centres in the region, informed Rannvijay Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
The police has also imposed section 144 in the region, the official informed. Only chemist shops, general stores, vegetable and fruits shops are allowed to function.
All the major markets of the area would remain closed till April 2.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has now crosses up to 200, including 32 foreigners, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. (ANI)
9:23AM
Coronavirus Outbreak: 3rd Coronavirus Case In Bengal After Woman Who Returned From Scotland Test Positive
Woman with recent travel history to Scotland tests positive for coronavirus in West Bengal; third confirmed case in state, officials said.
Woman with recent travel history to Scotland tests positive for coronavirus in West Bengal; third confirmed case in state, officials said.
