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Maharashtra: 4 arrested for hording sanitisers

Four people have been arrested in Maharashtra's Jalna city for allegedly hoarding hand sanitisers worth over Rs 6 lakh,police said today.

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Rajasthan confirms total 23 positive cases

The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Rajasthan now stands at 23 with the emergence of six new cases from the state. While five of these hail from Bhilwara, the sixth person is a resident of Jaipur. Initial reports suggest that the five people from Bhilwara are employees of the same local hospital where a doctor who tested positive on Friday, worked.

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271 confirmed cases in India: Health Ministry

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Three labs in Maharashtra, including NIV in Pune, testing COVID-19 samples in other states too

Three laboratories in Maharashtra, which are currently burdened with the task of testing samples of suspected COVID-19 patients, are analysing samples not only from the state, but also from the neighbouring regions.

Of these three facilities, the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) is a global referral laboratory, which gets samples even from SAARC countries for confirmation of various types of infections, including coronavirus, a senior official said on Thursday.

"Global referral means its reports are considered valid even in other countries," he said.

Apart from the NIV, one lab is currently being operated at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH) in Nagpur and the other one at Kasturba Hospital in Mumbai.

"All these labs are meant not only to cater to particular geographies. They are supposed to carry out tests as per the requirement, and samples can come from any corner of the country," he said.

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No metro, rail, bus services to ply tomorrow: Yogi Adityanath 

Adhering to the 'Janta curfew' called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the functioning of all metro rail, state and city bus services in the state.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath also urged citizens to refrain from panic-buying.

"I appeal people to not panic over coronavirus. We've sufficient stock of essential commodities and medicines in the state. So please don't rush to shops to buy things and hoard commodities," said Adityanath.

We all must adhere to 'Janta curfew' called by the Prime Minister. All metro rail, state and city bus services in the state to remain closed tomorrow

 

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This is the beginning of the end of Indian Economy and Indians aged over 70............. 500 Million cases and 100 Million Deaths............ India M kudisipoindi.

 

Last week marriage ayyindi relatives di............ I saw so many 60-80 years olds going to marriages to shower some akshingtalu on newly wed couples............ World motham zombie apocalypse vachi sanka nakipoyina vachina............manaki pattinpulu and paddatalu le kaavali.

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Cash aid of 1000 each to daily wage workers: Yogi Adityanath 

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced cash aid of Rs 1000 each to 20,3700 registered lakh daily wage workers in the state. The cash aid will be given through state Labour Department with the help of labour cess. Around 15 lakh people who depend on small shops, kiosks will also be benefitted with this.

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Restricted use of ACs in Maharashtra govt offices 

Maharashtra government has issued circular to restrict or lower use of air-conditioners (ACs) to minimum in government offices in the state.

"Coronavirus survives for a longer duration in AC rooms. If the droplets dry fast, the spread can be restricted. The doors and offices have to kept open for ventilation," the circular read.

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Ola suspends its share facility till further notice

In its efforts to contain the novel coronavirus, Ola has suspended its share option until further notice. "In our efforts to ensure the well-being of our customers & driver partners during these challenging times,we’ve decided to suspend Ola Share until further notice. Our support teams are available 24/7 for any assistance," read the notice.

 

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Maharashtra health minister urges to practice social distancing

"We have more than 250 beds for isolation and more than 7000 ordinary beds at hospitals in the state," said Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope while appealing citizens to practice social distancing to curb the fast-spreading novel coronavirus.

 

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Maximum trains deployed for people who want to leave Mumbai: Rajesh Tope

To avoid over crowding at railway stations in Mumbai, maximum number of trains have been deployed so people can leave the city immediately without risking the guidelines of social distancing. 

"We saw people are leaving Mumbai in large numbers. There are big crowds at the railway stations. We are speaking to railway officials that maximum number of trains should be made available so that people can leave the city easily and railway stations aren't crowded," said Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope.

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Many in Mumbai board trains to flee city after Udhhav Thackeray declares lockdown 

Thousands began flocking to train stations in Mumbai on Friday to flee the city, ignoring all appeals by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray for social distancing, avoiding large congregations and travelling only when absolutely necessary.

As four of Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) main long-distance train stations – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Thane and Kalyan – brimmed with passengers, the Central Railway posted its men with thermometer guns to screen passengers for fever. However, till reports last came in, not a single passenger had been prevented from boarding a train.

Mumbai Mirror quoted Dr Om Shrivastva, an infectious diseases specialist, as saying, "people in such large numbers crowding railway stations goes against the aim of shutting down the city. The whole idea of shutting down restaurants offices and malls was to reduce mass gatherings, but this is crazy."

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In Pictures: Quarantine notices put up at all infected people houses in Chandigarh

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Alibaba founder Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to South Asian countries

Founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma has announced that his company will be donating emergency supplies to South Asian countries. "Go Asia! We will donate emergency supplies (1.8M masks, 210K test kits, 36K protective suits, plus ventilators and thermometers) to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Delivering fast is not easy, but we'll get it done!"

The list however doesn't include India.