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Coronavirus live updates: A fresh case reported in Visakhapatnam, tally reaches to 12 in AP
With the hope of breaking the chain of coronavirus outbreak, the country is taking all measures. As part of it as many as around 550 districts across all the states in the country were placed under lockdown. On the other hand, there are 724 positive cases and 17 deaths reported.
However, during the 21 days lockdown, state administrations have given the relaxation to the to keep the essential services like Hospitals, medical stores, grocery and vegetable shops running. So it is the need of the hour of the people to follow the government's orders on lockdown for the containment of the deadly coronavirus.
World Health Organization advice for avoiding spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Hygiene advice
- Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
- Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.
- Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.
Medical advice
- If you feel unwell (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) seek medical care early and call local health authorities in advance.
- Stay up to date on COVID-19 developments issued by health authorities and follow their guidance.
Mask usage
- Healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person.
- Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
- Masks are effective when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning.
- Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.
- Learn how to properly put on, remove and dispose of masks. Clean hands after disposing of mask.
- Do not reuse single-use masks.
Stay tuned to The Hans India for the more live updates on the coronavirus and lockdown of the states.
Live Updates
- 25 March 2020 12:02 PM IST
Coronavirus: 3 new cases reported in Telangana, total rises to 39 in the state
- 25 March 2020 5:52 AM IST
he total number of Coronavirus positive cases rise to 536 in India: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- 25 March 2020 5:51 AM IST
All students from class 1 to 9 and 11 to be promoted without examinations in Gujarat, as the schools have been closed in the wake of Coronavirus:
- 25 March 2020 5:49 AM IST
A COVID19 positive patient who was admitted at Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, Tamil Nadu has passed away.He had medical history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent COPD, uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension: Dr C Vijayabaskar, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare
- 25 March 2020 5:47 AM IST
woman doctor, Himabindhu was allegedly manhandled by a police official while going on her duty in Khammam
Telangana: A woman doctor, Himabindhu was allegedly manhandled by a police official while going on her duty in Khammam amid #CoronavirusLockdown.She says,"He seized my ID&phone,& manhandled me.He dragged me holding my hair.I filed complaint, following which he apologized".(24.03) pic.twitter.com/Qz0XDYYAug
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020 - 25 March 2020 5:39 AM IST
Delhi Police has registered 1,012 cases in different areas of the National Capital on the first day of the lockdown implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus epidemic that has claimed at least nine lives in India so far.
- 25 March 2020 2:24 AM IST
DSP among three locally infected Covid-19 cases in TS
A police DSP and a female cook working in his house in Kothagudem were among the three locally infected Covid-19 cases confirmed on Tuesday. The other locally infected case was reported from Manikonda in Ranga Reddy district. Overall six positive cases were detected taking the total count in Telangana to 39.
Also the local transmission cases increased to five and the districts affected are Karimnagar, Hyderabad, Kothagudem-Bhadradri and Ranga Reddy districts. Authorities will be taking up containment measures visiting every house in 1 kilometre area from the locally infected persons residences in Kothagudem and Manikonda from Wednesday.
- 24 March 2020 10:03 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED TO PANIC.
Essential commodities, medicines etc. would be available. Centre and various state governments will work in close coordination to ensure this. Together, we will fight COVID-19 and create a healthier India."
- 24 March 2020 10:02 PM IST
Congress leader Ajay Maken tweeted, "Soon after PM’s address to the Nation! The traffic on roads! The rush at Grocery Stores!. Long lines at Chemist shops! Social distancing has gone for a six! Everyone out there- you are risking lives of yourself & your families! The Govt could have also organised it better!"
- 24 March 2020 8:34 PM IST
"Coronavirus took 67 days to reach the first one lakh people and only 11 days to reach the next one lakh. What's more frightening is that his disease took just four days to reach from two lakh to three lakh," the PM said.
