Centre identifies 170 hotspots across country, Coronavirus deaths mount up to 377
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jaipur/UNI: With 29 more testing positive on Wednesday in Rajasthan, the total number of infected people in the state has reached 1,034.
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
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
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
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Industries Department has prepared an action plan to help industries resume operations in 29 districts stalled in wake of Coronavirus lockdown.
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12 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Myanmar, 74 cases in total
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
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.