Day: March 29, 2020

Dozens of Democrats demand Cuomo's resignation

Don’t know how enforceable quarantine in New York City Metro area will help: Andrew Cuomo

1:11 am March 29, 2020

New York: New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has dismissed a suggestion by President Donald Trump about an enforceable quarantine in the New York City Metro area, saying he doubts such a measure will achieve anything from a medical point of view, even as the number of COVID-19 cases increased rapidly across the state. Trump […]

Pakistan has over 12,000 suspected cases, says top health official as positive infections reach 1,495

1:02 am March 29, 2020

Islamabad: Pakistan has over 12,000 suspected COVID-19 cases, a top health official said on Saturday as the confirmed infections reached 1,495 with the Punjab province emerging as the new epicentre of the deadly disease in the country. Advisor on health to the government Zafar Mirza was addressing a daily briefing to inform the magnitude of […]

Schools in Delhi to remain closed till further orders; Parents welcome decision

BJP doing petty politics over COVID-19: Sisodia

12:56 am March 29, 2020

New Delhi: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is alleging that people are leaving Delhi as power and water connections have been cut by the AAP government, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed on Saturday. He also accused the BJP of doing “petty politics” over the coronavirus pandemic. The sharp reaction from Sisodia came […]

I-day in Delhi: Noida Traffic Police issues advisor

Delivering food, ration to poor and needy, helped over 12k: Noida police

12:50 am March 29, 2020

Noida (UP): The Noida police has started home delivering food and ration at the doorsteps of the poor and needy amid a complete lockdown due to coronavirus which has resulted in a crisis especially for daily wage earners, officials said on Saturday. The innovative response to the hardships of the poor involves use of emergency […]

Virus cases spike after Australia cruise ship stand-off ends

12:44 am March 29, 2020

Sydney: Dozens more passengers on a cruise ship docked in Western Australia showed symptoms of coronavirus Saturday after the vessel was allowed ashore following days stranded at sea in a stand-off with authorities. The Artania had sat off the coast since Tuesday but was finally allowed to dock Friday after authorities backed down on a […]