New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: In order to curb the novel coronavirus from spreading, a 21-day lockdown has been enforced in the country. The 21-day lockdown will begin today and will end of April 14. During this 21-day lockdown, only essential services will continue to operate.
The Centre and state governments have taken measures to ensure that the supply of all essential items continue smoothly, said PM Modi during his address to the nation yesterday, adding that social distancing was the only was to combat COVID-19 from spreading.
So far, the deadly coronavirus, which originated in China's Wuhan, has affected more than 500 people and claimed the lives of ten people in the country.
Here are the LIVE updates on the coronavirus pandemic:
17:54 pm: Scientists in India and across the world are working on it, work is going on rapidly. If someone recommends you a medicine then kindly talk to your doctor first. Take a medicine only after consulting a doctor, says PM
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17:53 pm: You should not attempt to treat Coronavirus infection on your own. Stay at your home, do things only after consulting a doctor. Call them up, ask them, tell them your ailments. We will have to note that no vaccine has been developed for it so far, anywhere in the world, says PM
17:49 pm: Healthcare professionals working in white uniforms in hospitals are like God for us today, they are saving us from the disease. They are saving us by risking their own lives, says PM
17:46 pm: Whoever has the capability, take the pledge to take care of 9 families for 21 days, it will be a true 'Navratri'. Due to the lockdown, animals are also facing trouble. I appeal to people to take care of the animals around them, says PM
17:46 pm: These days, ppl in hospitals are working for around 18 hours per day; ppl in healthcare sector are not getting more than 2-3 hours of sleep. Civil society ppl are working day in, day out to help poor. We should salute such people who are serving society in this critical hour, says PM
17:41 pm: This country's common man believes in taking the right step at the right time. On 22 March, it was clearly seen how all the citizens supported Janata Curfew and then at 5 PM, expressed gratitude for the professionals fulfilling their duties in essential services, says PM
17:40 pm: I have told Home Ministry & DGPs to take strict action against those who are not supporting or not co-operating with doctors, nurses & other professionals who are serving us in this critical time, says PM
17:37 pm: I appeal to all the citizens, if you notice any incident where professionals, such as doctors & nurses, are ill-treated then you should take an initiative to make such people (those who are ill-treating healthcare professionals) understand that they are wrong, says PM
17:35 pm: Govt has formed a help desk, in collaboration with WhatsApp, to seek correct information about Coronavirus. If you have access to WhatsApp you can use the number 9013151515 for the purpose, says PM Modi
If you write 'Namaste' on this WhatsApp number, either in English or in Hindi, then you will get an immediate response, says PM
17:24 pm: At times, ppl don't pay attention to things which are important. The same is happening in India. I request ppl to understand facts & not believe in rumours. COVID-19 doesn't discriminate b/w rich & poor; it'll not spare anyone just because they perform yoga or exercise daily
17:18 pm: Today is the first day of Navratri, you all must be busy in performing rituals & offering prayers, but still you took out time for this interaction, I'm grateful to all of you. I pray to Goddess Shailputri to give us the strength to fight country's battle against COVID-19, says PM
17:18 pm: As the MP of Varanasi, I should have been among you in times like these. But you know the things which are going on in Delhi. Despite being busy here, I've been taking regular updates about Varanasi from my colleagues, says PM
17:14 pm: I am saddened by the terror attack at the Gurudwara in Kabul. I express my condolences to the families of all the deceased, says PM
17:14 pm: Social distancing only way to combat COVID-19, says PM
17:14 pm: People of Varanasi will play a huge role in fight against coronavirus, says PM
17:13 pm: PM Modi interacts with citizens of Varanasi via video-conferencing
17:03 pm: PM Modi to interact with citizens of Varanasi via video-conferencing shortly
16:54 pm: Production, distribution and sale of pan masala banned in the entire state until further orders: Government of Uttar Pradesh
16:40 pm: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik sanctions 4 month advance salary payment to health care personnel.
16:08 pm: In view of COVID-19 outbreak, the first phase of Census 2021 and the updation of National Population Register (NPR) postponed until further orders: Ministry of Home Affairs
15:15 pm: Five news cases of COVID-19 positive in Tamil Nadu. Four Indonesian nationals and their travel guide from Chennai tested positive at Salem Medical College. They are quarantined since March 22, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar, as quoted by ANI
15:15 pm: Election Commission of India: The Commission has reviewed its decision suo moto and it is decided to allow usage of Indelible Ink on persons for stamping for home quarantine by health authorities.
14:40 pm: Dehrudun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and other MLAs enter the state Assembly after undergoing screening at the entrance.
14:39 pm: "We have set up a platform for e-commerce websites where they can share with us the problems they are facing, so we can solve them," says Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa, as quoted by ANI
14:39 pm: "I had a meeting with e-commerce website representatives, they shared the problems faced by them in the movement of essential goods. We have issued passes to them and assured that their delivery agents will be helped by the police," says Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa, as quoted by ANI
14:19 pm: "A pastor with a travel history to Amsterdam in Netherlands has been tested positive for COVID-19. He has been shifted to Zoram Medical College. This is the first case in Mizoram," state Health Minister R Lalthangliana said, as quoted by ANI.
14:11 pm: Delhi: Women standing in a queue outside a bank in Paharganj refused to maintain social distancing and were dispersed by police personnel. They later reassembled keeping distance after Police assured them that banks and ATMs will remain open amid 21-day lockdown
13:33 pm: "Army Headquarters are closed today in view of the lockdown announcement by the Government. From tomorrow onwards, only 5-10 percent of essential staff to work for meeting the operational requirements," Indian Army sources said, as quoted by ANI
13:04 pm: "We have sufficient stock of essential commodities like vegetables, rice and other items of daily use, so there is no need to worry. All shops selling essential goods are open too. We will celebrate Gudi Padwa once we tackle this crisis," Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, as quoted by ANI
12:59 pm: Govt combats panic-buying, rumours about shortage of essential goods as 21-day lockdown starts
12:52 pm: Telangana: Movement of people except those rendering/availing essential services are not being allowed by Police amid 21-day lockdown in Hyderbad.
11:53 am: World chess body postpones Olympiad to 2021 in view of coronavirus pandemic, reports PTI.
11:49 am: Uttar Pradesh Government announces an additional Rs 50 crore for state health department in wake of coronavirus
11:40 am: Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Government officials flag off vehicles carrying essential supplies which will be delivered to households.
10:47 am: Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra rise to 112, reports ANI
10:40 am: "Three new coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Gujarat. 38 positive cases reported till date. FIR has been registered against 147 people for breaking home quarantine," says Gujarat Health and Family Welfare Department Principal Secretary Jayanti Ravi, as quoted by ANI
10:04 am: Aarti being performed at Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai by priests and temple trustees on the first day of Chaitra Navratri 2020. The temple is closed for devotees.
10:01 am: The second death which was reported in Delhi(yesterday) is COVID-19 negative: Union Health Ministry
9:49 am: Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 562, says Health Ministry
8:48 am: People buy fruits and vegetables from a Safal Store at Defence Colony in Delhi.
8:27 am: "All shops of essential items in Uttarakhand will be open from 7 am to 10 am today, movement of people on roads will be restricted after 10 am amid coronavirus lockdown," says state's Chief Minister's Office, as reported by ANI
8:15 am: Mahan Air flight carrying 277 Indian passengers from virus-hit Iran landed at the Delhi airport today early morning.
8:00 am: G20 extraordinary virtual leaders’ summit to be held tomorrow to advance coordinated global response to COVID-19. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will chair the meeting.
7:54 am: "It's good that Prime Minister Modi has announced 21-day lockdown. I assure everyone in Maharashtra that there will be no scarcity of essential items including grains, groceries, medicines. Government will ensure supply of essential items," says State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, as quoted by news agency ANI.
7:43 am: The famous Jhandewalan Mandir in Delhi is closed today amid the 21-day lockdown
7:33 am: Two people, suspected of coronavirus in Pune, have tested negative for the infection. They will be discharged today, reports ANI.
7:22 am: 'Jaan hai toh jahan hai': Top quotes of PM Modi as he announces 21-day pan-India lockdown
7:16 am: Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed state governments and union territories (UTs) to set up a 24/7 control rooms/offices with helplines at state/district level to address any grievances or undue problems faced by providers of goods/services during the lockdown.
7:14 am: PM Modi in his address to the nation yesterday said that the 'social distancing' is the only way to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
7:12 am: A 21-day lockdown was enforced in the country to curb the spreading of the coronavirus.