India's health and family welfare department reported an increase of 240 cases in the country in the last 12 hours with the number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-dead-in-west-bengal-one-in-uttar-pradesh-due-to-coronavirus-289858">COVID-19</a> cases rising to 1,637.

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The ministry reported 38 deaths in India so far, with 133 patients cured.

There are 1,466 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, the ministry informed.

Meanwhile, at least 22 people from Mallapuram district who had attended the Tablighi meeting at Delhi's Nizamuddin have been placed under home quarantined on their return, Superintendent of Police Abdul Kareem said on Wednesday.

In Andhra Pradesh, the total number of cases rose to 87 on Tuesday night. Most of these cases were to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district and &nbsp;Kadapa district reported a surge in cases with at least 28 cases.

Five new cases were reported in Chittoor, four in Prakasam, two in east Godavari, one each in Krishna and Visakhapatnam districts, according to the state medical and health department.

As the country continued its effort to fight the virus, the Uttar Pradesh government gave licenses to &nbsp;48 companies to make 50,000 liters of sanitizers per day. 
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India's health and family welfare department reported an increase of 240 cases in the country in the last 12 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 1,637.

India's health and family welfare department reported an increase of 240 cases in the country in the last 12 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 1,637. Also Read: Doctor at Delhi's cancer institution tests COVID-19 positive; premises shut The ministry reported 38 deaths in India so far, with 133 patients cured. There are 1,466 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, the ministry informed. Meanwhile, at least 22 people from Mallapuram district who had attended the Tablighi meeting at Delhi's Nizamuddin have been placed under home quarantined on their return, Superintendent of Police Abdul Kareem said on Wednesday. In Andhra Pradesh, the total number of cases rose to 87 on Tuesday night. Most of these cases were to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district and Kadapa district reported a surge in cases with at least 28 cases. Five new cases were reported in Chittoor, four in Prakasam, two in east Godavari, one each in Krishna and Visakhapatnam districts, according to the state medical and health department. As the country continued its effort to fight the virus, the Uttar Pradesh government gave licenses to 48 companies to make 50,000 liters of sanitizers per day.

Coronavirus cases rise to 1,637 in India; 38 dead

Uttar Pradesh reported first death due to coronavirus as the state recorded 101 cases of COVID-19.

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In West Bengal, two more people died to the virus taking the death toll in the state to six. A 57-year-old man, who was admitted in a private hospital in Golabari area of Howrah district two days ago died on Tuesday night.

In another case, a 57-year-old man died in a hospital in Belghoria in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal.

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Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government said that all 43 patients tested positive for coronavirus after returning from an event at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz building.

In Bihar, twenty-three coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday morning. The state government said it has decided to test all those people who returned from abroad after March 18 in the state.

The principal secretary Bihar health department said those who did not display any symptoms had also tested positive for the virus.

In Madhya Pradesh, a 65-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away in Indore today, authorities said.

Uttar Pradesh reported first death due to coronavirus as the state recorded 101 cases of COVID-19. Also Read: Doctor at Delhi's cancer institution tests COVID-19 positive; premises shut In West Bengal, two more people died to the virus taking the death toll in the state to six.

Uttar Pradesh reported first death due to coronavirus as the state recorded 101 cases of COVID-19. Also Read: Doctor at Delhi's cancer institution tests COVID-19 positive; premises shut In West Bengal, two more people died to the virus taking the death toll in the state to six. A 57-year-old man, who was admitted in a private hospital in Golabari area of Howrah district two days ago died on Tuesday night. In another case, a 57-year-old man died in a hospital in Belghoria in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Watch Video: Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government said that all 43 patients tested positive for coronavirus after returning from an event at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz building. In Bihar, twenty-three coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday morning. The state government said it has decided to test all those people who returned from abroad after March 18 in the state. The principal secretary Bihar health department said those who did not display any symptoms had also tested positive for the virus. In Madhya Pradesh, a 65-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away in Indore today, authorities said.

Two dead in West Bengal, one in Uttar Pradesh due to coronavirus

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus surged to 4,076, according to Johns Hopkins University live tracker of coronavirus surpassing China's toll which currently stands at over 3,310 fatalities.

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New York which has now become the epicenter of the virus reported 76,000 cases even as US President warned Americans to take "social distancing" guidelines seriously terming it as a life or death fight.

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The virus has killed more than 1,700 New Yorkers so far. The number of cases in the United States of COVID-19 currently stands at 189,510 with the figure expected to rise.

As the epidemic shows no signs of subsiding, New York mayor &nbsp;Bill de Blasio said that the city had tripled hospital capacity as health services struggle to treat patients.

US President Trump on Tuesday said that the country was headed towards a "very painful, a very, very painful two week" as the death toll continued to rise while health experts said that there was "no magic vaccine or therapy".

Trump described the pandemic as "a plague" while telling US citizens that, "I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead."

Meanwhile, infectious diseases specialist Anthony Fauci said that "mitigation is actually working" and that authorities are "doing everything we can to get the death toll significantly below that."&nbsp; 
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The death toll in the US due to coronavirus surged to 4,076, according to Johns Hopkins University live tracker of coronavirus surpassing China's toll which currently stands at over 3,310 fatalities.

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus surged to 4,076, according to Johns Hopkins University live tracker of coronavirus surpassing China's toll which currently stands at over 3,310 fatalities. Also Read: Follow COVID-19 guidelines for next 30 days, it's a matter of life and death: Trump tells Americans New York which has now become the epicenter of the virus reported 76,000 cases even as US President warned Americans to take "social distancing" guidelines seriously terming it as a life or death fight. Watch Video: The virus has killed more than 1,700 New Yorkers so far. The number of cases in the United States of COVID-19 currently stands at 189,510 with the figure expected to rise. As the epidemic shows no signs of subsiding, New York mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city had tripled hospital capacity as health services struggle to treat patients. US President Trump on Tuesday said that the country was headed towards a "very painful, a very, very painful two week" as the death toll continued to rise while health experts said that there was "no magic vaccine or therapy". Trump described the pandemic as "a plague" while telling US citizens that, "I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead." Meanwhile, infectious diseases specialist Anthony Fauci said that "mitigation is actually working" and that authorities are "doing everything we can to get the death toll significantly below that."

US COVID-19 death toll passes 4,000, surpasses China

A 68-year-old man died of coronavirus in Thiruvananthapuram as the death toll due to the virus rose to two in Kerala.

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On Monday the state recorded&nbsp;32 new positive cases of Covid-19 with the worst affected area being Kasaragod district which accounted for 17 fresh cases.

The first death in the state due to the virus was reported from Chullickal in Kochi.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at least 1,57,253 people in the state are under observation out of which 623 people are in isolation wards.

The Kerala government had informed on Monday that an elderly couple who had tested positive for coronavirus had recovered after their son who came from Italy along with his wife and son and tested positive for COVID-19the disease early this month.

Meanwhile, Andaman &amp; Nicobar administration said on Tuesday that the designated laboratory for the virus had tested 33 suspected cases on March 29, out of which only one was found positive.&nbsp;

The total number of cases found positive was 10 out of 99 samples tested, it added.

A 68-year-old man died of coronavirus in Thiruvananthapuram as the death toll due to the virus rose to two in Kerala. Also Read: India not at community transmission level, says Health Ministry On Monday the state recorded 32 new positive cases of Covid-19 with the worst affected area being Kasaragod district which accounted for 17 fresh cases.

A 68-year-old man died of coronavirus in Thiruvananthapuram as the death toll due to the virus rose to two in Kerala. Also Read: India not at community transmission level, says Health Ministry On Monday the state recorded 32 new positive cases of Covid-19 with the worst affected area being Kasaragod district which accounted for 17 fresh cases. The first death in the state due to the virus was reported from Chullickal in Kochi. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at least 1,57,253 people in the state are under observation out of which 623 people are in isolation wards. The Kerala government had informed on Monday that an elderly couple who had tested positive for coronavirus had recovered after their son who came from Italy along with his wife and son and tested positive for COVID-19the disease early this month. Meanwhile, Andaman & Nicobar administration said on Tuesday that the designated laboratory for the virus had tested 33 suspected cases on March 29, out of which only one was found positive. The total number of cases found positive was 10 out of 99 samples tested, it added.

Man dies due to coronavirus in Kerala; 32 test positive

As the crisis over the spread of coronavirus deepened in the national capital after the&nbsp;congregation at Nizamuddin on Monday, Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain said that at least 1500-1700 people had assembled at Markaz building.

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The minister said 334 of them have been sent to hospital and 700 sent to quarantine&nbsp;center.

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Satyendar Jain said at least 24 people who were present at the Markaz building in Nizamuddin had tested positive for coronavirus.

Meanwhile, a team of south municipal corporation of Delhi has been called to sanitize the entire area with the medical team and administration present at the spot. Authorities had already cordoned off the area on Monday after suspected cases of coronavirus had emerged during the religious congregation.

Authorities have also deployed drones to monitor the area around Markaz building where people had gathered on Monday.

The Telangana government said on Tuesday that six people from Telangana who attended a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin died due to coronavirus.

"Coronavirus has spread among some of those who attended a religious prayer meeting from March 13 to 15 at Markaz in Nizamuddin area in Delhi," the state government said in a statement, "among those who attended were some persons from Telangana," it added.

As the crisis over the spread of coronavirus deepened in the national capital after the congregation at Nizamuddin on Monday, Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain said that at least 1500-1700 people had assembled at Markaz building.

As the crisis over the spread of coronavirus deepened in the national capital after the congregation at Nizamuddin on Monday, Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain said that at least 1500-1700 people had assembled at Markaz building. Also Read: Six from Telangana who attended congregation in Nizamuddin die due to coronavirus The minister said 334 of them have been sent to hospital and 700 sent to quarantine center. Watch Video: Satyendar Jain said at least 24 people who were present at the Markaz building in Nizamuddin had tested positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, a team of south municipal corporation of Delhi has been called to sanitize the entire area with the medical team and administration present at the spot. Authorities had already cordoned off the area on Monday after suspected cases of coronavirus had emerged during the religious congregation. Authorities have also deployed drones to monitor the area around Markaz building where people had gathered on Monday. The Telangana government said on Tuesday that six people from Telangana who attended a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin died due to coronavirus. "Coronavirus has spread among some of those who attended a religious prayer meeting from March 13 to 15 at Markaz in Nizamuddin area in Delhi," the state government said in a statement, "among those who attended were some persons from Telangana," it added.

24 people present at Markaz building in Nizamuddin test positive for COVID-19

The Andhra Pradesh government said on Monday that six people from Telangana who attended a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin died due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-deaths-in-india-mount-to-32-1251-confirmed-cases-289571">coronavirus</a>.

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"Coronavirus has spread among some of those who attended a religious prayer meeting from March 13 to 15 at Markaz in Nizamuddin area in Delhi," the state government said in a statement, adding,"among those who attended were some persons from Telangana."

The Telangana government has requested people who participated in the prayers to inform local authorities.

Delhi Police on Monday had cordoned off the Nizamuddin West in Delhi after several people who had gathered for religious congregation showed symptoms of COVID-19.

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Authorities immediately shifted over 200 people to isolation in the hospital.&nbsp;

On Monday, Telangana reported six new cases taking the total number of COVID-19 patients to 77. &nbsp;A person had died of COVID-19 in Telangana earlier on Monday.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao had said that 25,937 people were under surveillance and being watched by 5,746 teams and they would be out of watch after completing their mandated 14-day quarantine.

The Andhra Pradesh government said on Monday that six people from Telangana who attended a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin died due to coronavirus. Also Read: 200 people from Nizamuddin area in Delhi develop coronavirus symptoms "Coronavirus has spread among some of those who attended a religious prayer meeting from March 13 to 15 at Markaz in Nizamuddin area in Delhi," the state government said in a statement, adding,"among those who attended were some persons from Telangana.

The Andhra Pradesh government said on Monday that six people from Telangana who attended a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin died due to coronavirus. Also Read: 200 people from Nizamuddin area in Delhi develop coronavirus symptoms "Coronavirus has spread among some of those who attended a religious prayer meeting from March 13 to 15 at Markaz in Nizamuddin area in Delhi," the state government said in a statement, adding,"among those who attended were some persons from Telangana." The Telangana government has requested people who participated in the prayers to inform local authorities. Delhi Police on Monday had cordoned off the Nizamuddin West in Delhi after several people who had gathered for religious congregation showed symptoms of COVID-19. Also Read: Man dies due to coronavirus in Kerala; 32 test positive Authorities immediately shifted over 200 people to isolation in the hospital. On Monday, Telangana reported six new cases taking the total number of COVID-19 patients to 77. A person had died of COVID-19 in Telangana earlier on Monday. Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao had said that 25,937 people were under surveillance and being watched by 5,746 teams and they would be out of watch after completing their mandated 14-day quarantine.

Six from Telangana who attended congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin die due to coronavirus

Pakistan on Monday recorded the biggest single-day jump in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-army-deployed-in-pakistan-to-enforce-lockdown-as-cases-rise-289357">coronavirus</a> cases with the 1775 people infected due to the virus with the most in Sindh accounting for 566.

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The death toll due to the virus climbed to 23 in Pakistan with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting 29 new cases taking the number of those infected in the area to 221.

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As the number of cases mounted, Pakistan PM Imran Khan announced 'Prime Minister's Coronavirus Relief Fund' to fight COVID-19.

The Pakistan PM said the virus does not discriminate while citing China's example in fighting the virus, "The country that has been most successful so far (in this war) has been China."

However, the Pakistan PM in the address to the nation said his country's situation was same as China, but he refrained from ordering a lockdown explaining that several Pakistanis who were poor would feel the burden.

The Pakistan PM said it was essential to look at the situation in the country while devising strategy for the virus while asserting that the power of youth and faith will help in fighting the virus.

PM Imran Khan said the 'Corona Tigers Relief Force' will provide food to areas where it is required, including information on self quarantine.

Pakistan on Monday recorded the biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases with the 1775 people infected due to the virus with the most in Sindh accounting for 566.

Pakistan on Monday recorded the biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases with the 1775 people infected due to the virus with the most in Sindh accounting for 566. Also Read: Hindus denied essential supplies in Pakistan's Karachi The death toll due to the virus climbed to 23 in Pakistan with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting 29 new cases taking the number of those infected in the area to 221. Watch Video: As the number of cases mounted, Pakistan PM Imran Khan announced 'Prime Minister's Coronavirus Relief Fund' to fight COVID-19. The Pakistan PM said the virus does not discriminate while citing China's example in fighting the virus, "The country that has been most successful so far (in this war) has been China." However, the Pakistan PM in the address to the nation said his country's situation was same as China, but he refrained from ordering a lockdown explaining that several Pakistanis who were poor would feel the burden. The Pakistan PM said it was essential to look at the situation in the country while devising strategy for the virus while asserting that the power of youth and faith will help in fighting the virus. PM Imran Khan said the 'Corona Tigers Relief Force' will provide food to areas where it is required, including information on self quarantine.

Coronavirus cases surge in Pakistan as Imran addresses the nation

As the death toll climbed in Iran due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-takes-steps-to-heal-virus-hit-economy-as-infections-fall-289496">coronavirus</a>, the country braced for tougher measures with possible curbs on movement.

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Iran recorded 117 new deaths in the last 24 months with the death toll rising to 2,757. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Iran rose to 40,000 Monday.

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According to Iran health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour at least 13,911 people who were hospitalized have recovered, while 3,511 are in critical condition.

Iran has been the worst-hit due to the virus in the Middle East. The first virus death occurred in the country on February 19, since then the Islamic Republic has scrambled to put services on track.

Although Iranian authorities have resisted a nationwide lockdown, &nbsp;Tehran decided last week to ban all intercity travel until April 8.

Iranians were urged to avoid traveling during the Persian New Year holidays which started on March 20 in an attempt to contain COVID-19.

"If necessary, we might impose tougher measures as our priority is the nation's safety and health," said Iran's first Vice President, Eshaq Jahangiri was quoted as saying on state television.

Amid the escalating crisis, Iranian officials asserted on Monday that they had started mass production of "highly accurate" coronavirus testing kits that could produce results within three hours. 
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As the death toll climbed in Iran due to coronavirus, the country braced for tougher measures with possible curbs on movement. Also Read: Coronavirus death toll in United States surges past 3,000 Iran recorded 117 new deaths in the last 24 months with the death toll rising to 2,757.

As the death toll climbed in Iran due to coronavirus, the country braced for tougher measures with possible curbs on movement. Also Read: Coronavirus death toll in United States surges past 3,000 Iran recorded 117 new deaths in the last 24 months with the death toll rising to 2,757. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Iran rose to 40,000 Monday. Watch Video: According to Iran health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour at least 13,911 people who were hospitalized have recovered, while 3,511 are in critical condition. Iran has been the worst-hit due to the virus in the Middle East. The first virus death occurred in the country on February 19, since then the Islamic Republic has scrambled to put services on track. Although Iranian authorities have resisted a nationwide lockdown, Tehran decided last week to ban all intercity travel until April 8. Iranians were urged to avoid traveling during the Persian New Year holidays which started on March 20 in an attempt to contain COVID-19. "If necessary, we might impose tougher measures as our priority is the nation's safety and health," said Iran's first Vice President, Eshaq Jahangiri was quoted as saying on state television. Amid the escalating crisis, Iranian officials asserted on Monday that they had started mass production of "highly accurate" coronavirus testing kits that could produce results within three hours.

Iran braces for tougher measures as coronavirus death toll rises

The death toll due to coronavirus in the United States surged past 3,000 on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University virus tracker.

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The US now has 3,008 confirmed deaths with 163,429 people infected with&nbsp;COVID-19. President Trump on Monday had said that the death toll would peak&nbsp;around Easter with the situation likely to get better by "June 1".

The US president had annouced he would be unveiling "social distancing" measures in the wake of the rising death toll due to the virus.

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On Monday, he said the measures would be tough, asserting that,"the guidelines will be very much as they are, maybe even toughened up a little bit."

"Every one of us has a role to play in winning this war. Every citizen, family, and business can make the difference in stopping the virus. This is our shared patriotic duty. Challenging times are ahead for the next 30 days and this is a very vital 30 days," Trump said.

Trump said his administration would take a look at a suggestion from former Food and Drugs Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that all Americans wear a mask when out in public to help halt the spread of the virus.

"After we get back into gear ... I could see something like that happening for a period of time, but I would hope it would be a very limited period of time," he said.

The US president also informed that the United States had begun acquiring personal protective equipment from overseas.

The death toll due to coronavirus in the United States surged past 3,000 on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University virus tracker. Also Read: 800,000 US physicians ask Trump not to lift 'social distancing' restrictions The US now has 3,008 confirmed deaths with 163,429 people infected with COVID-19.

The death toll due to coronavirus in the United States surged past 3,000 on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University virus tracker. Also Read: 800,000 US physicians ask Trump not to lift 'social distancing' restrictions The US now has 3,008 confirmed deaths with 163,429 people infected with COVID-19. President Trump on Monday had said that the death toll would peak around Easter with the situation likely to get better by "June 1". The US president had annouced he would be unveiling "social distancing" measures in the wake of the rising death toll due to the virus. Watch Video: On Monday, he said the measures would be tough, asserting that,"the guidelines will be very much as they are, maybe even toughened up a little bit." "Every one of us has a role to play in winning this war. Every citizen, family, and business can make the difference in stopping the virus. This is our shared patriotic duty. Challenging times are ahead for the next 30 days and this is a very vital 30 days," Trump said. Trump said his administration would take a look at a suggestion from former Food and Drugs Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that all Americans wear a mask when out in public to help halt the spread of the virus. "After we get back into gear ... I could see something like that happening for a period of time, but I would hope it would be a very limited period of time," he said. The US president also informed that the United States had begun acquiring personal protective equipment from overseas.

Coronavirus death toll in United States surges past 3,000

Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition seeking directions to provide food and shelter to migrant workers amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/confirmed-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-1251-in-india-kerala-maharashtra-worst-hit-289636">coronavirus </a>lockdown in the country.

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The petition was filed by lawyer AA Srivastava as the migrants continued to move around the country after the country was lockdown last week.

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told India's top court that there was a complete prohibition on interstate migration.

"We are considering providing counseling to address the panic,"Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told India's apex court while adding, "Over 22 lakh, 88 thousand people being provided food. These are needy persons, migrants, and daily wagers.They have been kept in shelters.

The Supreme Court on Monday had sought a status report from the Centre on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers&nbsp;from cities to their native villages after the nationwide lockdown last week.

The court had said that panic and fear by the labourers in different parts had become a bigger problem in the fight against the virus.

A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao had taken up two separate PILs filed by advocates Alakh Alok Srivastava and Rashmi Bansal on the issue of migration of labourers through video-conferencing on Monday. 
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Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition seeking directions to provide food and shelter to migrant workers amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country. Also Read: Home ministry may blacklist at least 800 foreigners over coronavirus cases in Delhi The petition was filed by lawyer AA Srivastava as the migrants continued to move around the country after the country was lockdown last week.

Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition seeking directions to provide food and shelter to migrant workers amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country. Also Read: Home ministry may blacklist at least 800 foreigners over coronavirus cases in Delhi The petition was filed by lawyer AA Srivastava as the migrants continued to move around the country after the country was lockdown last week. Watch Video: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told India's top court that there was a complete prohibition on interstate migration. "We are considering providing counseling to address the panic,"Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told India's apex court while adding, "Over 22 lakh, 88 thousand people being provided food. These are needy persons, migrants, and daily wagers.They have been kept in shelters. The Supreme Court on Monday had sought a status report from the Centre on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers from cities to their native villages after the nationwide lockdown last week. The court had said that panic and fear by the labourers in different parts had become a bigger problem in the fight against the virus. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao had taken up two separate PILs filed by advocates Alakh Alok Srivastava and Rashmi Bansal on the issue of migration of labourers through video-conferencing on Monday.

Complete prohibition on interstate migration: Government tells Supreme Court amid COVID-19 lockdown

Two people have died due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-president-declares-curfew-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-287493">coronavirus </a>&nbsp;in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Dr Anil Jasinghe said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-scare-triggers-riot-in-sri-lankan-jail-1-inmate-killed-287836">Also Read: Coronavirus scare triggers riot in Sri Lankan jail, 1 inmate killed</a>

On Tuesday in the Kollupitiya region, &nbsp;Hatton National Bank(HNB) was closed after a parent of a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The bank has been closed for a period of 14 days as a precautionary measure.

According to reports, a house in Colombo was sealed after two people&nbsp;reportedly returned from India were quaratined, although it is still unknown if they had contacted the virus.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Media Unit in a press release said that "all the decisions with regard to the imposition of curfew, selection of localities to implement curfew and declaration of isolated areas are being taken at the highest level of the Government following an in-depth analysis of data received."&nbsp;

The release asked regional authorities not to interfere as the island nation battles the virus. The Lankan authorities have placed the country under curfew home to 850,000 people.

Sri Lanka has banned incoming flights into the country but allowed charter flights from various countries to take back their citizens.

It has also grounded its national carrier- Sri Lankan Airlines.

The Lankan authorities had earlier postponed parliamentary elections scheduled for next month in order to fight the spread of the virus.

Two people have died due to coronavirus in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Dr Anil Jasinghe said. Also Read: Coronavirus scare triggers riot in Sri Lankan jail, 1 inmate killed On Tuesday in the Kollupitiya region, Hatton National Bank(HNB) was closed after a parent of a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

Two people have died due to coronavirus in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Dr Anil Jasinghe said. Also Read: Coronavirus scare triggers riot in Sri Lankan jail, 1 inmate killed On Tuesday in the Kollupitiya region, Hatton National Bank(HNB) was closed after a parent of a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The bank has been closed for a period of 14 days as a precautionary measure. According to reports, a house in Colombo was sealed after two people reportedly returned from India were quaratined, although it is still unknown if they had contacted the virus. Meanwhile, the Presidential Media Unit in a press release said that "all the decisions with regard to the imposition of curfew, selection of localities to implement curfew and declaration of isolated areas are being taken at the highest level of the Government following an in-depth analysis of data received." The release asked regional authorities not to interfere as the island nation battles the virus. The Lankan authorities have placed the country under curfew home to 850,000 people. Sri Lanka has banned incoming flights into the country but allowed charter flights from various countries to take back their citizens. It has also grounded its national carrier- Sri Lankan Airlines. The Lankan authorities had earlier postponed parliamentary elections scheduled for next month in order to fight the spread of the virus.

Two dead due to coronavirus in Sri Lanka; infected cases rise

As the death toll due to coronavirus continues to mount worldwide, a report said Chinese researchers have taken samples of bats around the Wuhan animal market which was allegedly responsible for the spread of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-much-aid-do-developing-countries-need-to-ride-out-the-covid-19-wave-289576">COVID-19</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-everything-normal-in-china-some-reports-videos-tell-otherwise-289537">Also Read: Is everything normal in China? Some reports, videos say otherwise</a>

According to reports, a Chinese researcher in Wuhan Tian Junhua has been leading the study of bats in the area.

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A video released by the Chinese government had earlier shown Tian purportedly inside a cave in Hubei province which is the worst-hit region from COVID-19. Tian was reportedly taking bat samples from the caves and storing them.

Chinese disease control officials had identified wild animals sold in the Wuhan market as the source of the coronavirus pandemic that has taken more than 36,000 lives worldwide so far. The Wuhan market was sealed and disinfected in January after the outbreak began to spread in the area.

According to reports, China is set to permanently close the animal market in Wuhan which was responsible for spreading the virus.

Wuhan which was under lockdown since January 23 due to the increased spread of coronavirus has begun to experience a semblance of life after authorities partially allowed citizens to move around outside. Border controls have been loosened with people allowed to reinter the city in recent days.

However, the fate of the animal market in the area is still unknown although China had announced a "comprehensive" ban on the wildlife trade that reportedly flourished in the market.

As the death toll due to coronavirus continues to mount worldwide, a report said Chinese researchers have taken samples of bats around the Wuhan animal market which was allegedly responsible for the spread of COVID-19.

As the death toll due to coronavirus continues to mount worldwide, a report said Chinese researchers have taken samples of bats around the Wuhan animal market which was allegedly responsible for the spread of COVID-19. Also Read: Is everything normal in China? Some reports, videos say otherwise According to reports, a Chinese researcher in Wuhan Tian Junhua has been leading the study of bats in the area. Watch Video: A video released by the Chinese government had earlier shown Tian purportedly inside a cave in Hubei province which is the worst-hit region from COVID-19. Tian was reportedly taking bat samples from the caves and storing them. Chinese disease control officials had identified wild animals sold in the Wuhan market as the source of the coronavirus pandemic that has taken more than 36,000 lives worldwide so far. The Wuhan market was sealed and disinfected in January after the outbreak began to spread in the area. According to reports, China is set to permanently close the animal market in Wuhan which was responsible for spreading the virus. Wuhan which was under lockdown since January 23 due to the increased spread of coronavirus has begun to experience a semblance of life after authorities partially allowed citizens to move around outside. Border controls have been loosened with people allowed to reinter the city in recent days. However, the fate of the animal market in the area is still unknown although China had announced a "comprehensive" ban on the wildlife trade that reportedly flourished in the market.

Chinese researchers in Wuhan collect bat samples to devise coronavirus cure

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