Pak health minister to take part in SAARC members video conference on COVID-19
As coronavirus cases continue to surge all over the globe events related to sports, politics and entertainment are being put on hold. Over 134,000 people have been affected and 4,984 people have died so far from the disease. India has recorded 81 confirmed cases including one death from covid-19.
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All primary schools in Kanyakumari, Nellai , Tenkasi, Theni, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Nilgiri districts to remain closed till March 31
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In view of coronavirus, masks (2-ply and 3-ply surgical masks, N95 masks) and sanitizers have been declared Essential Commodities temporarily
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Central Zoo Authority directs all zoos to screen visitors, maintain sanitation measures at entry, exit gates
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Punjab Govt announces holidays in all government and private schools of the state till March 31
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Number of samples tested positive for COVID-19 are 2 in Jammu and Kashmir
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Most German schools to close over coronavirus
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Coronavirus is at containment stage: Arvind Kejriwal
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Ukraine reports first death from coronavirus
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US markets claw back from worst meltdown since 1987
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Two more tested positive in Kerala
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Shopping malls, gyms etc to remain closed in J-K over coronavirus
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India vs South Africa ODI matches in Lucknow and Kolkata called off in view of coronavirus
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Air India would be taking flight to Milan (Italy) to bring back Indians stranded there
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Indo-Bangladesh cross border passenger trains and buses to remain suspended till April 15
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Centre decided to allow international traffic through 19 border checkposts out of 37
Coronavirus epidemic is surging all over the planet and has infected people from more than 100 nations. China reported a 8 new cases of coronavirus and five cases of new infections from Hubei have been recorded. These were the lowest numbers China has reported since the outbreak began from a Wuhan in December 2019. Italy recorded 1,000 deaths due to the outbreak making the European nation the centre of the epidemic in the continent. In India, 81 coronavirus cases have surfaced so far. A septuagenarian from Karnataka succumbed to covid-19 on Thursday.
Markets across Asia plunged on Friday as Japan's Nikkei 225 and BSE's Sensex opened at record lows. The disease has infected people from across the social spectrum with politicians, sports personalities and movie stars. Canadian first lady Sophie Trudeau, Australian minister Peter Dutton, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Chelsea forward Hudson-Odoi have been infected by covid-19.
All primary schools in Kanyakumari, Nellai , Tenkasi, Theni, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Nilgiri districts to remain closed till March 31
Tamil Nadu: All primary schools in Kanyakumari, Nellai , Tenkasi, Theni, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Nilgiri districts to remain closed till March 31st.
In view of coronavirus, masks (2-ply and 3-ply surgical masks, N95 masks) and sanitizers have been declared Essential Commodities temporarily
Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Public distribution: In view of coronavirus, masks (2-ply and 3-ply surgical masks, N95 masks) and sanitizers have been declared Essential Commodities temporarily.
Central Zoo Authority directs all zoos to screen visitors, maintain sanitation measures at entry, exit gates
Central Zoo Authority directs all zoos to screen visitors, maintain sanitation measures at entry, exit gates in view of coronavirus outbreak.
Punjab Govt announces holidays in all government and private schools of the state till March 31
Punjab Govt: State Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla has announced holidays in all government and private schools of the state till March 31, while the examinations would be continue as per the schedule.
Number of samples tested positive for COVID-19 are 2 in Jammu and Kashmir
Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir: Status of surveillance of coronavirus; the number of samples tested positive for COVID-19 are two in Jammu and Kashmir.
Most German schools to close over coronavirus
Most German schools to close over coronavirus: officials, reports AFP.
Coronavirus is at containment stage: Arvind Kejriwal
Coronavirus is at containment stage. Centre, Delhi govt working together, people supporting us to deal with it: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Ukraine reports first death from coronavirus
Ukraine reports first death from coronavirus, reports AFP.
US markets claw back from worst meltdown since 1987
US stocks rebounded from the worst day since 1987 amid signs policy makers around the world are taking action to stave off the economic fallout from the coronavirus
Two more tested positive in Kerala
Two more tested positive in Kerala. Now total infected is 18. One is a resident of Thiruvananthapuram and the other an Italian tourist. Tourist showed symptoms in Varkala.
Shopping malls, gyms etc to remain closed in J-K over coronavirus
Jammu and Kashmir District Magistrate Jammu: All shopping malls, gyms, swimming pools, recreational clubs, of the Jammu shall remain closed with immediate effect.
India vs South Africa ODI matches in Lucknow and Kolkata called off in view of coronavirus
BCCI Sources: India vs South Africa ODI matches in Lucknow and Kolkata called off in view of coronavirus, reports news agency ANI.
Air India would be taking flight to Milan (Italy) to bring back Indians stranded there
Rubina Ali, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation: Air India would be taking flight to Milan (Italy) to bring back Indians stranded there. The flight would take off tomorrow afternoon and would be landing on Sunday morning at Delhi Airport.
First published: Mar 13, 2020 05:35 IST