New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: The deadly coronavirus, which originated in China’s Wuhan, has claimed the lives of over 9,000 people and affected around 2,00,000 people. Italy has surpassed China as the country with the most deaths from coronavirus. Amid the threatening situation, the United Nations has warned that ‘millions’ could die from the deadly disease if it is unchecked around the globe.
In India, the virus has claimed the lives of five people and affected around 206. Amid this, PM Modi yesterday appealed urged people to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus, saying the world has never seen a danger as grave as this.
Here are the latest updates of the coronavirus pandemic:
16:58 pm: In view of COVID-19, Union Public Service Commission has deferred the Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates of Civil Services (Main) Exam 2019 scheduled from 23 March to 3rd April, 2020 until further orders. New dates will be informed to the candidates in due course.
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16:20 pm: Government of India grants consular services on gratis basis to foreign nationals presently residing in India affected by travel restrictions due to #COVID-19: Ministry of Home Affairs
15:20 pm: Karnataka Minister B Sriramulu: Till now, 15 people have tested positive. Two COVID19 patients who are recovering will be soon discharged from the hospital.
14:33 pm: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ladakh Administration orders that no commercial flights landing at Leh shall carry in-bound passengers other than residents of Ladakh, civilian officers and officers of uniformed forces serving in Ladakh.
13:47 pm: Coronavirus Pandemic | Connaught Place in Delhi to remain closed on Sunday amid COVID-19 spread
13:47 pm: Senior official to ANI on death of an Italian national in Jaipur today: He had recovered (from COVID-19), had tested negative and was discharged by SMS hospital, Jaipur 4 days back. He was admitted again to a pvt hospital there, for his co-morbid condition, and died due to illness.
13:10 pm: 18 companies, including International and Indian companies, have got the test licence from Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) to do COVID-19 diagnostic tests in the country.
13:02 pm: A prominent Bollywood singer is among the four people who have been tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh today, reports ANI.
12:43 pm: Coimbatore District Collector, Rasamani: Tamil Nadu-Kerala border in Coimbatore will be closed from today evening in the wake of COVID-19
12:32 pm: Govt launches WhatsApp MyGov Corona Helpdesk to spread awareness about COVID-19
11:59 pm: Indian Council of Medical Research: A total of 206 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. A total of 14,376 samples from 13,486 individuals have tested for COVID-19 as on 20th March, 10am.
11:52 am: Three new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra, number rises to 52: Health Minister Rajesh Tope
11:43 am: Coronavirus Outbreak: Italian tourist in Jaipur dies, India reports its 5th death due to COVID-19
11:42 am: Delhi Govt advises all private sector offices incl multinational companies, IT firms, industries, corporate offices situated in NCT of Delhi to allow their employees to work from home till 31st March. Also advises the public to remain at home particularly senior citizens and children.
11:38 am: Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Gujarat: The person from Rajkot (who tested positive for coronavirus yesterday) had landed at Mumbai Airport and travelled from Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Jamnagar (Gujarat) by train.
11:35 am: Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Gujarat: 2 people from Ahmedabad and 1 from Vadodara have tested positive for coronavirus. The person in Vadodara has a history of travel to Spain, the 2 people in Ahmedabad had travelled to Finland & New York.
11:32 am: Rail official suspended for hiding son, who returned from Germany and later tested positive for COVID-19, in Bengaluru: Spokesperson
11:28 am: 69-year-old Italian tourist, who had recovered from COVID-19, dies of cardiac arrest in Jaipur private hospital: SMS Hospital official
11:25 am: Coronavirus: Delhi govt issues advisory for private sector employers to allow employees to work from home till March 31: Official to PTI
11:20 am: Third case of coronavirus reported in Andhra Pradesh; A person tests positive in Visakhapatnam: Officials
11:17 am: Forest Research Institute in Dehradun put under complete lockdown after 3 coronavirus cases were reported from there
11:13 am: Manjit Singh, Mohali Civil Surgeon, Punjab: A 69-year-old woman from Mohali has been tested positive for coronavirus; Total number of positive cases in the state rises to 3
10:55 am: Third case of coronavirus reported in Andhra Pradesh; A person tests positive in Visakhapatnam: Officials
10:54 am: 4 more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Lucknow, taking the total number of cases to 9: King George's Medical University (KGMU) administration
10:30 pm: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL): All international flight operations will be temporarily suspended at Delhi Airport from 22nd March, 00.01 hrs GMT at the port of origin to 29th March, 00.01 GMT as per the advisory issued by the Govt of India.
10:24 pm: Odisha reports second confirmed novel coronavirus case, man who returned from a COVID-19-affected country tests positive: State health department
10:12 pm: Nepal: Extensive screening of people coming from India being conducted at the Indo-Nepal border town of Kakarvitta, as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
9:52 am: Man with recent travel history to UK tests positive for new coronavirus in West Bengal; second confirmed case in state: Govt official
9:32 am: To take feedback and assess the economic impact of COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to meet the ministers for Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries, Civil Aviation, MSMEs, and Tourism, at North Block today.
9:18 am: With 427 new COVID-19 fatalities, Italy overtakes China's death toll
9:16 am: The total number of positive cases of COVID-19 in India now stands at 195 (including 32 foreigners), 4 deaths (1 each) in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
9:14 am: Amid the threatening situation, the United Nations has warned that ‘millions’ could die from the deadly disease if it is unchecked around the globe.
9:14 am: The deadly coronavirus, which originated in China’s Wuhan, has claimed the lives of over 9,000 people and affected around 2,00,000 people.