TIMES OF INDIA
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 04, 2020, 10: 20: 16 IST
The global death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic surpassed 3,000 after more people died at its epicentre in China, as cases soared around the world. Meanwhile, in India, the official number of positive cases is six. Of these, three cases detected in Kerala have been treated. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
Coronavirus in Delhi: Price of masks jacked up in city
The fear of Covid-19 spreading in the city has led to an unusual crisis — shortage of masks and hand sanitisers in medical stores across the city. With supplies from China hit by the coronavirus outbreak, pharmacies said they are left with locally manufactured products mostly. Read more
Read: Chain reaction – Messages on social media spark hysteria over coronavirus.
My son goes to the same school where the Covid-19 patient’s son studies. What should I do? I live in the same neighbourhood as the person who tested positive for Covid-19. What should I do? Questions like this went viral on messaging apps and social networking sites on Tuesday, with rising levels of anxiety in public over the novel coronavirus.
Tracking the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus samples taken from 6 people in Noida tested negative but they will need to be under home quarantine for the next 14 days and if symptoms develop, they can be retested again. Government and administration are keeping a watch close watch and there is no need to panic.
District Magistrate BN Singh to ANI
Washington state reports 7th death from virus, reports AP.
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