Meghalaya reports two more COVID-19 positive cases

Apr 16, 2020, at 11:53 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Meghalaya on Thursday reported two more positive cases for COVID-19 and both are family members of the first infected patient of the state who died on Wednesday morning.

Assam reports two new COVID-19 positive cases, tally surges to 34

Apr 16, 2020, at 06:45 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam on Thursday reported two new positive cases for COVID-19 taking the state's tally to 34.

West Bengal reports 24 fresh Covid-19 cases, death toll mounts to 10

Apr 16, 2020, at 06:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With 24 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, West Bengal is currently treating 144 active Covid-19 positive cases while the death toll due to novel coronavirus in the state has reached 10, Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday.

‘VeeTrace’ App to help trace, track and protect citizens from Covid-19

Apr 16, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Salem/IBNS: Salem Corporation’s Health department has launched ‘VeeTrace’ App to help trace and protect nearly 35 lakh citizens of Salem district from the deadly Covid-19 infection.

Total Coronavirus cases in UP's Badaun now stand at four

Apr 16, 2020, at 03:08 pm

Badaun/UNI: The total number of COVID-19 patients reached four after two more people were found to be affected in two separate areas of this Uttar Pradesh district, District Magistrate said on Thursday.

COVID-19: Seven more test positive in Panchkula, tally at 14

Apr 16, 2020, at 02:58 pm

Panchkula/UNI: Two days after a 44-year-old woman from Sector 15 here, who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, seven more persons from her family were declared infected on Thursday.

Relaxing lockdowns without boosting care could lead to new COVID spike: WHO

Apr 16, 2020, at 12:44 pm

New York/IBNS: As some European countries begin to relax lockdown measures following weeks of confinement introduced to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a potential “second wave” of COVID-19 infections.

Women in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district prepare homemade masks for villagers to combat Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020, at 12:06 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: In GugwaalHaar village situated in Hajipur Block of District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, a group of young women, are working tirelessly to safeguard their residents of their village and those in the vicinity, vulnerable migrant workers and ration and food supply distributors from COVID 19 infections by making and distributing face masks free of cost.

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 414; Centre identifies 170 hotspots

Apr 16, 2020, at 10:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The toll in Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 in India soared further to settle at 414 on Thursday morning amid the identification of 170 hotspots across the country by the central government.

Centre identifies 170 hotspots across country, Coronavirus deaths mount up to 377

Apr 15, 2020, at 10:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Government has identified 170 districts as coronavirus hotspots and 207 others as potential ones as the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country mounted to 11,439.

Covid-19: I-Sec supports IIT Kanpur to develop indigenized, portable, affordable ventilators

Apr 15, 2020, at 05:20 pm

Mumba/IBNS: ICICI Securities, India’s leading retail-led equity franchise today said, as a part of its CSR initiatives, it has joined hands with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur as a ‘Technology Development Partner’, to develop indigenized, high-end yet affordable invasive ventilators.

Japan's COVID-19 cases rise to 8,393, Tokyo records 127 new infections

Apr 15, 2020, at 05:09 pm

Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: The number of COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 220, including 127 infections in Tokyo alone, the health ministry and local authorities said on Wednesday, bringing the nationwide total to 8,393.

Karnataka: 17 new COVID-19 cases reported

Apr 15, 2020, at 05:00 pm

Bengaluru/UNI:  With 17 more testing positive, the number of novel Coronavirus infected persons in Karnataka mounted to 277 on Wednesday.

Basketball Sport Association of Thailand cooperates to produce over 4 million masks

Apr 15, 2020, at 04:58 pm

Bangkok/Xinhua/UNI:  Basketball Sport Association of Thailand (BSAT) President Nipondh Chawalitmontien said on Wednesday that he will lent a helping hand with his resources to help produce masks to assist the combat against COVID-19 in Thailand.

No community transmission case reported so far: Indian government

Apr 15, 2020, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Wednesday said the country has not reported any case of community transmission so far.

COVID-19: Six more test positive in Haryana, 190 affected

Apr 15, 2020, at 02:18 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: With six fresh positive Coronavirus cases surfacing in Haryana, the tally of COVID-19 positive patients rose to 190 in the state on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: No major spurt in 4 days, 94 pc test negative in Srinagar

Apr 15, 2020, at 02:16 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that with no major spurt in the last four days and 94 per cent tests coming negative, all efforts have paid well in the district, Deputy Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said people need to be a little more patient as Jammu and Kashmir enters second phase of fight against Coronavirus.

COVID-19: 29 new cases take tally to 1,034 in Rajasthan

Apr 15, 2020, at 01:57 pm

Jaipur/UNI: With 29 more testing positive on Wednesday in Rajasthan, the total number of infected people in the state has reached 1,034.

Now is ‘not the time’ to reduce funding for the World Health Organization in COVID-19 fight, urges Guterres

Apr 15, 2020, at 01:34 pm

New York/IBNS: Now is a time for unity in the global battle to push the COVID-19 pandemic into reverse, not a time to cut the resources of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is spearheading and coordinating the global body’s efforts, said UN chief António Guterres, on Tuesday.

Syria coronavirus threat sparks broad UN containment effort

Apr 15, 2020, at 01:21 pm

New York/IBNS: The United Nations and its partners are doing their utmost to support a comprehensive, multi-pronged effort to stem the impact of COVID-19 in Syria, where the viral disease has claimed the lives of two people, sickened 23 others and presented epic challenges for ensuring the smooth delivery of life-saving assistance.

India fights against COVID-19: New lockdown guidelines make face masks compulsory

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:44 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Wednesday issued new guidelines for the extended lockdown period where it has made wearing face masks compulsory in public places and workplaces.

Coronavirus lockdown: Action plan to start operations in Maharashtra

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:41 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  Maharashtra Industries Department has prepared an action plan to help industries resume operations in 29 districts stalled in wake of Coronavirus lockdown.

12 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Myanmar, 74 cases in total

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:40 pm

Yangon/Xinhua/UNI: Twelve more people tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the number of infections to 74 in total in Myanmar, said figures released by the Health and Sports Ministry.

Canada Reports 1,383 New COVID-19 Cases as Total Surges Past 27,000 – Health Authorities

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:37 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Health authorities in Canada have reported more than 27,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the outbreak as 1,383 new positive tests were confirmed in the preceding 24 hours.

Chinese mainland reports 46 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:30 pm

Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Chinese health authority said Wednesday that it received reports of 46 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, of which 36 were imported.

France's COVID-19 death toll tops 15,000 as ICU cases continue to fall

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:26 pm

Paris/Xinhua/UNI: A total of 15,729 patients have succumbed to the COVID-19, including 10,129 died in hospitals and 5,600 in nursing homes, French General Director for Health Jerome Salomon said on Tuesday.

Turkey confirms 4,062 new COVID-19 cases, 65,111 in total

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:25 pm

Ankara/Xinhua/UNI: Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Tuesday confirmed 4,062 new COVID-19 cases and 107 more deaths from the virus.

Russia Tests 90,000 People for COVID-19 Daily, Up From 2,000 Just Month Ago - Official

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:24 pm

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The number of coronavirus tests conducted in Russia daily increased to 90,000 now from just 2,000 a month ago, the country's chief public health official, Anna Popova, said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra and COVID-19: Five more cases registered in Nashik

Apr 15, 2020, at 12:15 pm

Nashik/UNI: The havoc of Corona Virus in Malegaon city is still increasing as five new people tested positive for the disease on Tuesday.

Meghalaya doctor dies from Covid-19, six relatives and helpers test positive

Apr 15, 2020, at 11:24 am

Guwahati/IBNS: A Meghalaya doctor on Wednesday morning died becoming the first Covid-19 patient and victim of the northeastern state while six more positive cases were confirmed among his family members and helpers.