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Covid-19 Highlights: Virus would kill fewer than massive recession, says Trump

In India, as the coronavirus cases multiply rapidly, several cities have been placed under lockdown, domestic flights have been banned and incoming traffic at 107 immigration check points has been stopped.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Mar 25, 2020 06:21 IST
Covid-19 Highlights: Virus would kill fewer than massive recession, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump.

The coronavirus pandemic, which has killed over 16,000 and infected more than 375,000 people worldwide, is forcing nations to impose tougher measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. PM Boris Johnson has placed a strict curfew in UK to enforce social distancing and banned gatherings of more than two people, allowing people to leave homes for only four specified reasons.

In India, many cities are under lockdown, domestic flights banned and incoming traffic has been stopped at 107 immigration check points. The number of positive cases is 519 and the death toll is at 10, as per the Health Ministry.

Here are the live updates on Covid-19:

11:46 AM IST

COVID-19 a global economic tsunami, millions of job losses likely: Moody’s

Covid-19 has created a worldwide economic tsunami and the global economy is engulfed in a serious downturn, according to Moody's Analytics: ANI

11:42 AM IST

Case against Coca Cola plant in Himachal for flouting lockdown order

A case has been registered against Coca Cola plant in Himachal Pradesh, operated by separate entity, for running factory in violation of lockdown order to check spread of ccoronavirus: PTI

11:40 AM IST

Rajya Sabha elections deferred in wake of coronavirus outbreak

The Election Commission of India decided on Tuesday to postpone the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 26 in the wake of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

11:33 AM IST

Mumbai Police seize face masks worth 15 cr

The Unit 9 of Mumbai Police's crime branch has seized stock of 25 lakh face masks worth 15 crore. Home minister Anil Deshmukh said strict action will be taken against involved for illegal stocking of the masks.

<p>Mumbai Police seize face masks worth  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 cr</p>
Mumbai crime branch unit 9 seized face masks worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 crore from a Bhiwandi godown (Satyabrata Tripathy / HT Photo)
11:28 AM IST

Manipur records northeast India's first Covid-19 case

Manipur on Tuesday recorded the state and the northeast region’s first Covid-19 case after a woman student who returned from London last week tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

Test conducted on the throat and nasal swabs of the student at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) at Imphal in Manipur showed that she was positive for Sars-Cov-2 infection.

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11:17 AM IST

PM Modi, for the second time within a week, to address the nation on coronavirus

10:56 AM IST

China's Hubei province to remove travel bans starting March 25

The Health Commission for China's Hubei province said on Tuesday it will remove all travel restrictions in and out of the province on March 25, with the exception of the city of Wuhan, the provincial capital and the epicentre of the country's coronavirus outbreak, reports Reuters.

Travel restrictions for leaving Wuhan will be lifted on April 8, and people will be able to leave on the basis of using a health code, the commission said. The city has been under lockdown since Jan. 23.

10:54 AM IST

Union health minister hold meeting on coronavirus

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a meeting with officials of the National Centre for Disease Control in Delhi.

10:51 AM IST

2 new Covid-19 cases in Gujarat, total rises to 33

Two new positive cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Gujarat. Total, number of cpatients in the state rise to 33, says Gujarat Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi: ANI

10:13 AM IST

A domestic air passenger arrested in Kochi airport

A domestic air passenger arrested in Kochi airport for allegedly refusing to follow preventive instructions for coronavirus, says Police: PTI

10:10 AM IST

Maharashtra Covid-19 numbers rise to 101: Health dept

Total number of positive Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra rises to 101 including 3 new cases in Pune and 1 in Satara: Health Department, Maharashtra

09:59 AM IST

'Stay at home' New Zealand PM urges ahead of coronavirus lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday urged New Zealanders to reduce contacts to a bare minimum to help fight the coronavirus, as the country prepared for a one-month lockdown.

New Zealand's cases of the coronavirus crossed the 100 mark this week as the government imposed self-isolation for everyone, with all non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut for a month from midnight on Wednesday.

"Simplest thing is to stay at home ... that's how we will save lives," Ardern told a news conference at parliament.

09:54 AM IST

Vadodara under complete lockdown

Vadodara has been placed under complete lockdown till March 31 as Gujarat reported 30 Covid-19 cases till Monday, March 23.

08:45 AM IST

Kerala goes into complete lockdown

Kerala goes into complete lockdown till March 31 to prevent spread of coroanvirus. This was announced in a state government notification. Giving the reason for the lockdown, the notification said that the state govt was satisfied that there is a strong possibility of a widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the state. It has listed the regulations and measures for the lockdown period.

08:42 AM IST

Trump signs executive order to prevent medical supplies hoarding

US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prevent hoarding of vital medical supplies and personal protective equipment as the country for the first time registered over 130 deaths in a day due to coronavirus, reports PTI.

Till Monday, more than 43,700 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the United States. Of these, over 10,000 were added in one day, according to Worldometer, a website which compiles COVID-19 cases. With 139 deaths, the number of fatalities crossed 550 by Monday night.

Signing the executive order, Trump said his government would take action against hoarding and excessive pricing of vital medical and personal protective equipment as well as supplies such as hand sanitisers and face masks.

First published: Mar 24, 2020 05:43 IST