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Samples of 2 patients hospitalised in Noida test negative

The latest samples of two coronavirus patients, taken after 14 days in isolation at a hospital in Nodia, were negative for COVID-19 and they could be discharged if the same result is seen in the final test to be done in two days, officials said on Wednesday.

Gautam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh has so far recorded 11 positive cases of coronavirus, of which one person has already been discharged after treatment, district health officials said.

Two men were hospitalised at Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida when they tested positive for coronavirus. They underwent another test after 14 days and the result of that is negative. Now one more test will be done on them in 48 hours and if they again test negative for it then they will be discharged,î Chief Medical Officer Anurag Bhargava told PTI.

By Tuesday evening, 362 samples were sent for coronavirus test from Gautam Buddh Nagar, of which 11 have resulted positive and 259 negative. Results for 93 samples were awaited, according to health department data.

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Gujarat store enforces social distancing

As people queued outside stores to stock up essentials after a 21-day nationwide lockdown was imposed from Wednesday onwards, a shop in Mundra, Gujarat drew boxes for waiting customers to stand in as they waited their turns.

After the lockdown was announced, long queues were seen outsides stores, raising concerns about the lack of social distancing leading to the spread of COVID-19.

 

 

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A unique punishment for those flouting lockdown in J&K

People in Jammu, who were flouting restrictions that have been imposed amid the 21-day-long nationwide lockdown, were made to sit in circles drawn to maintain social distance

 

 

 

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No shortage of essential commodities during lockdown, says Kejriwal

In a press briefing, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the people not to panic about the availability of essential commodities during the 21-day nationwide lockdown. "We will issues E-passes for those providing essential services, so that they can open their shops and factories for these services," he said.

"We have to ensure that we don't step out of our houses. It is our (the government's) responsibility to ensure that shops open and commodities like vegetables, milk, medicines and other products reach you," Kejriwal added.

Further, a helpline number 011-23469536 to reach the police commissioner's office has been announced for use by those facing any non-cooperation or lack of help from the cops.

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Maharashtra's first COVID-19 patient recovers

A Pune-based couple, who were the first coronavirus patients in Maharashtra, have now twice tested negative for the deadly coronavirus and are set to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday, Livemint reported. 

"Their first samples after 14 days of isolation period tested negative on Monday. The repeat samples were sent in next 24 hours on Tuesday and in that also, the couple tested negative," an official from the Pune civic body's health department said. 

The couple and their daughter were part of a 40-member tourist group that returned to Mumbai from Dubai on March 1.

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Rajasthan's total count rises to 36 after two medical staffers, two others test positive

Four new Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in the state today. Two of the four positive persons are members of the medical staff in Bhilwara. Total number of cases in the state rise to 36.

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Experts peg India's cost of COVID-19 lockdown at Rs 9.11  lakh cr

Pegging the cost of the COVID-19 lockdown at $120 billion (approximately Rs 9.11 lakh crore) or 4 per cent of the GDP, analysts on Wednesday sharply cut their growth estimates and stressed on the need to announce an economic package.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which is scheduled to announce its first bi-monthly policy review on April 3, is set to deliver a deep rate cuts and it should also be assumed that the fiscal deficit targets will be breached, analysts said.

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Union Cabinet meeting at 3 pm to review coronavirus threat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Cabinet at 3 pm today to analyse COVID-19 threat in India as the count crossed 500 today. The prime minister will also review the response of the first day of an unprecedented nationwide lockdown. The government is also expected to finalise a economic package to cushion the blow the pandemic has dealt to the economy, 

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Celebrate Gudi Padwa after crisis is resolved: Uddhav Thackeray's message to Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray addressed the people of Maharshtra via social media on the occassion of Gudi Padwa. "We have sufficient stock of essential commodities like vegetables, rice & 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," he said. 

 

 

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13 hours ago, snoww said:

39 cases in TG

New cases are community spead. Family members started getting impacted. 

Just saw the TG health ministry bulletin and they said no new case was registered in the last 24 hours..

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Maharashtra count shoots up to 116 as 5 more test positive in Sangli

In Maharashtra, the total number of COVID-19 patients shot up to 116 on Wednesday after five of a family tested positive for coronavirus in Sangli. The family had come in contact with a coronavirus carrier unknowingly. Furthermore, four people from Mumbai tested positive for the virus due to a direct travel history or contacts, Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said. 

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Karnataka Police enforces social distancing

 

 

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