COVID-19

Chinese students fleeing virus face uneasy reception back home

China reports no new domestic coronavirus cases for first time: NHC

7:34 pm March 19, 2020

Beijing: For the first time after the deadly coronavirus broke out about three months ago in Wuhan, China on Thursday said that no new domestic cases of the COVID-19 were confirmed, including in the virus’ epicentre, even as eight more fatalities have been reported, taking the death toll in the country to 3,245. China’s National […]

Coronavirus: PM Modi to address nation on Thursday

11:52 pm March 18, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Thursday evening on the situation arising out of coronavirus outbreak and the efforts to combat it, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday. PM Modi participates in SAARC video conference to formulate joint strategy to combat coronavirus “PM Shri @narendramodi will address the nation […]

Sabarmati Ashram closed for visitors till March 29

11:40 pm March 18, 2020

Ahmedabad: The historic Sabarmati Ashram here will remain closed for visitors from March 19 till March 29 in view of the coronavirus threat, the trust managing the complex said on Wednesday. The ashram, a former home of Mahatma Gandhi, receives a large number of visitors everyday. It is a historic centre linked to India’s independence […]

Coronavirus in preliminary stage in Uttarakhand: Health dept

11:00 pm March 18, 2020

Dehradun: As Uttarakhand reported its first positive case for coronavirus, the state government on Wednesday said the infection is in its preliminary stage and the situation is well within the control. Iran bans fire festival celebrations over virus Director General Health Amita Upreti told reporters here that the condition of a probationer at the Forest […]

Coronavirus: NDA suspends large gatherings, expeditions

10:47 pm March 18, 2020

Pune: The National Defence Academy (NDA) here has suspended all large gatherings, guest lectures, expeditions and other group activities in view of the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said on Wednesday. All NDA cadets and personnel have been briefed and sensitised about the causes and symptoms of COVID-19 by the commanding officer of Military Hospital, […]