Even as a 68- year-old woman in Delhi became India’s 2nd victim of coronavirus, a national emergency situation was stated in the United States on Friday over the quickly spreading coronavirus to free up $50 billion in federal help. Mr. Trump also said he would “more than likely” be tested for the infection himself quickly after dealing with possible exposure.
On The Other Hand, with the second death and more than 80 positive cases of COVID-19, India has actually launched a containment lockdown, according to specialists, with numerous States closing schools, colleges and theatres and cancelling public occasions.
We have been covering the developments associated to the coronavirus pandemic as it unfolded. Here are answers from professionals on your questions about the infection, and a map of confirmed cases in India
Here are the current updates:
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Devotees being evaluated by health officials to prevent the further movement of people with COVID-2019 signs, at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam on Saturday, March 14, 2020.|Image Credit: M.Moorthy
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A day after the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam management established a screening camp each at Alipiri and Srivarimettu as a precautionary step, authorities screened fans at Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, near Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu.
In tune with the procedures taken by the Central and State governments to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has actually started a twin-pronged technique to produce awareness among pilgrims, and to evaluate them at the entry point.
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Saudi cancels worldwide flights for two weeks
Saudi Arabia said Saturday that it would halt all global flights to the kingdom for 2 weeks in the most recent effort to consist of the spread of COVID-19 infection.
Gulf countries have actually been scrambling to consist of the pandemic, which has actually infected more than 100 countries and infected more than 130,000 individuals. Of special concern neighbors Iran, where among the worst outbreaks has actually infected more than 11,000 and killed more than 400
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Almost 12 lakh worldwide guests screened for coronavirus: Civil Aviation Ministry
Civil Air Travel Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday stated so far almost 12 lakh guests coming from abroad have actually been screened for coronavirus at numerous airports throughout the nation.
Speaking at “Wings India 2020” an aviation associated occasion in Hyderabad, the Union Minister said there would be a drop of 15 to 20%in domestic air traffic for the time being due to the virus concerns.
He even more said, out of over 11 lakh guests who were evaluated at 30 airports only 3,225 were referred to tests.
Indian airports have “set up a benchmark” for other countries in terms of taking precautionary measures such as screening and making facilities readily available at aerodromes in the wake of the infection outbreak, he added.
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Rajasthan closes schools, movie theater halls till March 30
Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to close all universities, training centres, gymnasiums, cinema halls and theatres till March 30 to avoid the spread of coronavirus
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who commanded a high-level meeting here, stated the decision had been taken as a precautionary measure in accordance with the Centre’s advisory after the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated COVID-19 an international pandemic Find Out More
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Australia-New Zealand remaining ODI video games cancelled
The two staying games of the Chappell-Hadlee ODI series between Australia and New Zealand wer