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Social Distancing Will Flatten the Coronavirus Curve, Says ICMR
Mathematical modelling done by ICMR suggested that entry screening of travellers with symptoms of suspected coronavirus could delay the introduction of the virus into the community by one-three weeks.
Amid Lockdown, Shariah Council of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Asks Muslims to Pray from Home
The decision was taken by members of the council as there is a possibility of the spread of the coronavirus with large gatherings even as “Islamic teachings lay great importance to namaaz".
Coronavirus: Knock, Knock! Andhra's Door-to-door Campaign Tracks Down Over 10k Foreign Returnees
Of these 10,000 people, 140 have shown symptoms of novel coronavirus infection while the remaining 9,860 have been asymptomatic.
Assam Govt Announces Lockdown From 6 pm From Tuesday Till March 31
Sarma said essential services like pharmacies, medical, water supply, banking, and petrol pumps would be exempted from the purview of the lockdown.
Govt Approves 12 Private Labs to Conduct Coronavirus Testing. Here's The List
Of the 12 approved labs, five are in Maharashtra, two each in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, and one each in Delhi, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Ricky Ponting Shares Picture of Bat Used in 2003 World Cup Final Against India
On March 23, 2003, Ponting led Australia to the World Cup title by scoring an unbeaten 140 as his marauding side won by 125 runs against India skippered by Sourav Ganguly in Johannesburg.
If Coronavirus Transmission Enters Stage 3, India's Health Infra May Not Cope Up: Kejriwal
Delhi's borders with its neighbouring cities will be sealed. Only goods vehicles carrying essential items will be allowed.
Air India Flight Delayed Over COVID-19 Scare in Bhopal
The flight was to leave for Pune after a brief stop over here and was held up for an hour, Air India officials said.
Locals Violate Orders Amid Virus Outbreak, Organise Party for Officer in Kashmir; FIR Lodged
The FIR under section 188 IPC was lodged against the organising committee which planned the farewell party for the officer at Mendhar.
Govt Opens Doors for Private Laboratories to Test for Coronavirus, Caps Cost at Rs 4,500
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, it costs the government Rs 6,500 to test each suspected Covid-19 sample.
Follow Social Distancing and Avoid the Worst, Says Wuhan Returnee
Ashwini Patil, who had hit the headlines when she put out a video asking the Indian government to airlift her and fellow Indians stuck in the virus-induced lockdown in Wuhan, returned to India on February 27 and was quarantined in Manesar.
All Biz, Restaurants Except Groceries, Medicos Will Stay Shut in Noida to Observe Janata Curfew
DM BN Singh said all restaurants, including those within residential campuses, cafes, food joints, beauty parlours, salons, industries, commercial firms and offices, will remain shut from 7am to 9pm.
Social Distancing Not in Mind? KCR Daughter Kavitha Hosts Party for 500 TRS Functionaries at Hyderabad
TRS leaders hosted the event on behalf of the CM’s daughter and invited all representatives of zilla parishads, mandal parishads and municipalities of Nizamabad from where she is slated to contest as an MLC.
Nirbhaya Convict Vinay Sharma Received Maximum Punishment for Violating Jail Rules, Says Tihar Official
Vinay, who took painting lessons in Tihar Jail, received 11 'punishments' for not following rules, Pawan eight, Mukesh three and Akshay one punishment during their seven years in jail, they said.
Ayodhya Places Entry Curbs on 'Outsiders' Till April 2
The DM's order said the 'outsiders' would be told to return once they reach the the town limits. No hotel or 'dhramshala' can be booked till April 2, the order said.
Coronavirus: All Restaurants, Pubs, Bars to Remain Shut Across Bengal Till March 31
The directive also applies to massage parlours and hookah bars, the official said, adding that strict action would be taken in case of any violation.