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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 10, 2020, 08:38:26 IST
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Coronavirus outbreak: Threat of pandemic now very real, says WHO
The number of cases of coronavirus worldwide has crossed 110,000 people in 100 countries and territories with more than 3,800 dead. Italy is battling the deadliest outbreak outside of China with 366 people having died from 7,375 cases, much more deadly than in South Korea, which has seen a similar number of infections but just 51 deaths. The number of infected people in India has risen to 44. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
14:46 (IST) Mar 09
Over 3000 people under surveillance, says Harsh Vardhan
14:44 (IST) Mar 09
In the last 3 days 31 new labs have been established, and 56 labs are being used as collection centers, says the Union health minister
14:43 (IST) Mar 09
Both the Delhi government and the lieutenant governor have been asked to take all precautionary measures: Harsh Vardhan
14:41 (IST) Mar 09
We need to take all necessary precautions against the spread of coronavirus and we have discussed on the issue with the Delhi government, says Union health minister Harsh Vardhan
14:39 (IST) Mar 09
In the last 10-12 days 60 countries have reported Coronavirus cases, says Union minister Harsh Vardhan
14:37 (IST) Mar 09
Delhi Metro coaches and DTC buses are being sanitised. Those who are healthy are not required to wear face-masks.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
14:32 (IST) Mar 09
No positive case has been found in Mangaluru till now, says Sindhu B Rupesh, deputy commissioner, Dakshina Kannada on reports that one person who recently returned to Mangaluru from Dubai has tested positive for coronavirus, reports ANI
He has not shown any CoronaVirus related symptoms. He just had fever. He was shifted to district hospital last night, but he is not cooperating with us. He is not ready to stay in hospital. We are convincing him, she said.
14:26 (IST) Mar 09
Today, the chief minister conducted a detailed review meeting with all concerned departments. 1 patient has tested positive for Coronavirus, says Tamil Nadu health secretary, reports ANI
For last 24hrs, the patient is asymptomatic, and is stable; We have 330 isolation wards, we will be sprucing up all facilities soon, she said.
14:20 (IST) Mar 09
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14:14 (IST) Mar 09
Tracking the spread of Coronavirus in India
13:50 (IST) Mar 09
Meeting underway between Union health minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor Anil Baijal over Coronavirus
13:25 (IST) Mar 09
One person who tested positive for Coronavirus in the state is stable and without any fever, says Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijayabaskar (ANI)
He is being monitored at an isolated ward, he said.
13:16 (IST) Mar 09
West Bengal government health officials have set up a temporary medical camp at Fulbari Intregated Check Post (ICP), scanning those entering India from Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
13:13 (IST) Mar 09
India denies entry to cruise ships on virus fears
Cruise ships are seen as fertile breeding ground for the deadly virus, with more than 700 cases and six linked deaths from the Diamond Princess held off Japan last month. It was unclear if anyone was infected aboard the MSC Lirica, which was turned away from Mangalore on Saturday. Read full story
13:04 (IST) Mar 09
Sensex crashes over 2,050 points amid coronavirus fears, plunge in oil prices; Nifty below 10,450
13:03 (IST) Mar 09
The airport is taking precautions to stay safe and keep Coronavirus away from our doorstep. Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference, according to a statement by the Delhi Airport (ANI)
12:50 (IST) Mar 09
Sensex plunges 1,700 points amid coronavirus fears
12:48 (IST) Mar 09
Health ministry appeals that people should reveal clearly about their travel history and fill the details in self-declaration forms properly
12:37 (IST) Mar 09
As of today, there are 43 total cases of Coronavirus out of which 40 are active cases of COVID-19 in the country. 3 positive cases from Kerala are now discharged.
Ministry of health and family welfare (As reported by ANI)
12:26 (IST) Mar 09
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