Mar 29, 2024-Friday

select city

Metro cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Other cities - Noida, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal , Chandigarh , Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi

Friday, Mar 29, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
See new updates

Coronavirus LIVE: New York bans gatherings of more than 500, say reports

India has suspended most visas including visa-free travel facility extended to Indian-origin foreigners from Friday to 15 April in an effort to stop instances of incoming travellers spreading the coronavirus infection in the country.

By | Updated: Mar 13, 2020 01:06 IST
highlights
Coronavirus LIVE: New York bans gatherings of more than 500, say reports

The novel coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and the US government's top infectious-disease specialist has said the pathogen is 10 times more deadly than the seasonal flu.

More than 126,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus across the world and 4,624 have died, according to a Reuters tally.

In India, the number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases went up to 74 as on Thursday. The government has suspended most visas including visa-free travel facility extended to Indian-origin foreigners from Friday to 15 April in an effort to stop instances of incoming travellers spreading the infection in the country.

Here are LIVE updates on coronavirus outbreak:

03:56 PM IST

India's efforts to deal with coronavirus in consonance with WHO: Health Ministry

India's efforts to deal with coronavirus in consonance with WHO; focus is on preventive approach, says Union Health Ministry.

03:55 PM IST

Over 1,500 people under observation for coming in contact with 73 positive cases of coronavirus: Union Health Ministry

Over 1,500 people under observation for coming in contact with 73 positive cases of coronavirus, says Union Health Ministry.

03:49 PM IST

Coronavirus difficult to isolate: Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus difficult to isolate; developing vaccine will take at least one-and-a-half to two years: Union Health Ministry.

03:43 PM IST

We have managed to isolate the coronavirus, we have 11 such isolates: Indian Council of Medical Research

Indian Council of Medical Research: We have managed to isolate the coronavirus, we have 11 such isolates. Vaccines will take a minimum of 1.5 to 2 years.

03:41 PM IST

3 cases from Kerala have recovered and been discharged: Union Health Ministry

As of now, 73 cases are confirmed for COVID19. Three of these cases from Kerala have recovered and been discharged: Union Health Ministry.

03:39 PM IST

China shuts down Everest over coronavirus

China has cancelled permits for Mount Everest because of the coronavirus, expedition organisers said Thursday, ahead of the spring climbing season on the world's highest peak.

03:38 PM IST

Three planes will be sent to Iran over next three days to bring back stranded Indians: Union Health Ministry

Three planes will be sent to Iran over next three days to bring back Indians stranded in the coronavirus-hit country: Health Ministry.

03:34 PM IST

Luckily for India we do not have any community transmission: Union Health Ministry

Right now, luckily for India we do not have any community transmission. We have only a few cases that have come from outside and they have primarily affected their close family members: Union Health Ministry.

03:32 PM IST

Mask is not always necessary; there is no need to panic: Union Health Ministry

Mask is not always necessary, if a person maintains effective social distance, mask is not needed. There is no need to panic: Union Health Ministry

03:31 PM IST

We already have around 1 lakh testing kits available: Union Health Ministry

We already have around 1 lakh testing kits available, additional testing kits have already been ordered and they are also in procurement: Union Health Ministry.

03:29 PM IST

Indian nationals are further strongly advised to refrain from travelling to China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany

Indian nationals are further strongly advised to refrain from travelling to China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany: Ministry of Health.

03:28 PM IST

Any foreign national who intends to travel to India for compelling reason may contact the nearest Indian Mission: Ministry of Health

Any foreign national who intends to travel to India for compelling reason may contact the nearest Indian Mission, says Ministry of Health.

03:26 PM IST

83 evacuees from Italy quarantined: Union Ministry of Health

83 evacuees from Italy have been quarantined, says Union Ministry of Health.

03:25 PM IST

52 testing facilities are located across the country: Union Ministry of Health

52 testing facilities are located across the country. There are a total of 56 sample collection centers: Union Ministry of Health

03:24 PM IST

Government of India has evacuated 900 Indian citizens along with 48 belonging to other nations: Union Ministry of Health

So far, the Government of India has evacuated 900 Indian citizens along with 48 belonging to other nations like Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, US, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa, and Peru: Union Ministry of Health

First published: Mar 12, 2020 05:25 IST