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COVID-19 patients and possibly infected people who are in quarantine will get 28-day paid leaves from their employers, District Magistrate BN Singh said.

Employees of shops and factories which are shut due to orders from the state government or district magistrate will get paid for the period they are closed, an order from the District Magistrate read.

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"In Gautam Buddh Nagar district, salaries under certain circumstances must be paid to the labours/employees during the lockdown. Else law will take its own course under the National Disaster Management Act 2005," Singh tweeted.

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"COVID-19 positive persons or possibly infected persons who are in isolation will be given 28-day paid leave after they produce medical certificates. Those employed at shops, factories and other units closed due to lockdown will also be paid," read the order from the District Magistrate.

Singh on Saturday informed that 5 new coronavirus positive cases have been found in Noida.

COVID-19 patients and possibly infected people who are in quarantine will get 28-day paid leaves from their employers, District Magistrate BN Singh said. Employees of shops and factories which are shut due to orders from the state government or district magistrate will get paid for the period they are closed, an order from the District Magistrate read.

COVID-19 patients and possibly infected people who are in quarantine will get 28-day paid leaves from their employers, District Magistrate BN Singh said. Employees of shops and factories which are shut due to orders from the state government or district magistrate will get paid for the period they are closed, an order from the District Magistrate read. Also read: Coronavirus: Stranded migrant workers throng Anand Vihar ISBT in Delhi to take govt-organised buses back home "In Gautam Buddh Nagar district, salaries under certain circumstances must be paid to the labours/employees during the lockdown. Else law will take its own course under the National Disaster Management Act 2005," Singh tweeted. Also read: Paramilitary forces report first COVID-19 cases: BSF officer, CISF jawan test positive "COVID-19 positive persons or possibly infected persons who are in isolation will be given 28-day paid leave after they produce medical certificates. Those employed at shops, factories and other units closed due to lockdown will also be paid," read the order from the District Magistrate. Singh on Saturday informed that 5 new coronavirus positive cases have been found in Noida.

COVID-19 patients, possibly infected people to get 28-day paid leaves: Noida DM

In India, confirmed Coronavirus cases has surged to 909. 105 cases was reported on Saturday, which was biggest one day jump in COVID-19 cases.

India: Confirmed Coronavirus cases surged to 909, 105 cases reported on Saturday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal briefed media today (March 29). Delhi CM talked on mass exodus mainly by migrant workers in the country, this is after India is under lockdown for 21 days to combat the lethal coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on mass exodus in Delhi

Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation have sent the first tranche of medical supplies to India on Saturday. This was donated to Indian Red Cross Society and more supplies are expected in the future.

Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation have sent the first tranche of medical supplies to India on Saturday. This was donated to Indian Red Cross Society and more supplies are expected in the future. Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Aggarwal said, "We got a shipment yesterday, which has masks, Personal Protective Equipment and ventilators" India in February sent 15 tonnes of medical assistance comprising masks, gloves and other emergency medical equipment to China. The assistance included 1 lakh pieces of Surgical masks, 5 lack pairs of Surgical gloves, 75 pieces of infusion pumps, 30 pieces of external feeding pumps, 21 pieces of the defibrillator and 4000 pieces of N95 mask. The total cost of these medical supplies was worth Rs. 2.11 crores. These supplies were delivered by an Indian Air Force C-17 special flight which landed in Wuhan, China and in return flight sent brought back many stranded Indians. Supplies were handed over to the Hubei Charity Federation in Wuhan, China.

Jack Ma Foundation sends masks, ventilators to India 

Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day. ''We are putting in all the efforts to make sure that everyone gets food in the national capital.

Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day. ''We are putting in all the efforts to make sure that everyone gets food in the national capital. There is no dearth of food and water,'' Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. When Prime Minister Modi announced the lockdown he said, 'stay wherever you are', Kejriwal said. ''I think it is the mantra of this lockdown if we don't follow this the lockdown will not be successful and the country will fail in the fight against this virus,'' he said. ''Yesterday, I saw pictures of the gathering of thousands of people. When you are standing in a crowd, even if a single person among it is infected with COVID-19, you will also get infected. Think about your own life and your family,'' the Delhi chief minister said.

Delhi govt is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day: Arvind Kejriwal 

In the last 24 hours, 106 new COVID-19 positive cases and 6 deaths have been reported, said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday.

In the last 24 hours, 106 new COVID-19 positive cases and 6 deaths have been reported, said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday. ''Till now there have been 979 COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country, including 25 deaths. In the last 24 hours, 106 new positive cases & 6 deaths have been reported,'' he said. Agarwal said this during the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare briefing on COVID-19 situation in the country. When asked about the number of patients on the ventilator, he said data was being monitored at the state level. × ''High-risk cases, which include age/contact history as criteria & which are found serious are monitored. Figures not available with me right now,'' he said. Under Indian Railways, 1.25 lakh wagons transporting essential commodities, such as food grains, sugar, salt, coal, petroleum, etc, have been operated in the last 5 days, he further said. On testing, he said ''till today we have conducted 34,931 tests''. Capacity utilization in the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) network is around 30 per cent. ''We have increased some labs, 113 have been made functional & 47 private labs have been given approval,'' he added.

106 new COVID-19 positive cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours: MoHFW

After reports of mass migrations, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has asked all industrial units and brick kilns to commence operations with migrants workers if they have adequate provisions to accommodate them safely within the premises as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/im-with-you-assures-pm-modi-during-his-coronavirus-centred-mann-ki-baat-address-289241">coronavirus </a>epidemic continues to spread in the country.

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Punjab CM's office said that banks will remain open in on March 30 and 31 to facilitate financial transactions amid the ongoing curfew. However, from April 3, the bank branches will open for two days a week only on a rotation basis, the CM's office informed.

The Punjab government has constituted four committees to deal with the management and administrative effort to fight COVID-19 in the state. The committees being constituted include health sector response and procurement, lockdown implementation, media and food and agriculture.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered industries to give salaries to their employees even if they have been shut due to countrywide due to the coronavirus outbreak.

"The companies, which have been closed during the lockdown period, will have to pay their employees salary," the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, adding, "I request the house owners to not take rent from their tenants who are poor or are daily wage labourers."&nbsp;

"Electricity and water will not be disconnected even if people are not able to pay their bills," the UP chief minister said.

"The government will ensure that everyone gets food, drinking water and medicine no matter where he or she is from."

"The officials need to take care of the daily and economic needs of workers from other states so that they do not feel the need to flee to their respective states," the chief minister added.&nbsp; 
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After reports of mass migrations, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has asked all industrial units and brick kilns to commence operations with migrants workers if they have adequate provisions to accommodate them safely within the premises as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread in the country.

After reports of mass migrations, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has asked all industrial units and brick kilns to commence operations with migrants workers if they have adequate provisions to accommodate them safely within the premises as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread in the country. Also Read: 106 new COVID-19 positive cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours Punjab CM's office said that banks will remain open in on March 30 and 31 to facilitate financial transactions amid the ongoing curfew. However, from April 3, the bank branches will open for two days a week only on a rotation basis, the CM's office informed. The Punjab government has constituted four committees to deal with the management and administrative effort to fight COVID-19 in the state. The committees being constituted include health sector response and procurement, lockdown implementation, media and food and agriculture. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered industries to give salaries to their employees even if they have been shut due to countrywide due to the coronavirus outbreak. "The companies, which have been closed during the lockdown period, will have to pay their employees salary," the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, adding, "I request the house owners to not take rent from their tenants who are poor or are daily wage labourers." "Electricity and water will not be disconnected even if people are not able to pay their bills," the UP chief minister said. "The government will ensure that everyone gets food, drinking water and medicine no matter where he or she is from." "The officials need to take care of the daily and economic needs of workers from other states so that they do not feel the need to flee to their respective states," the chief minister added.

Companies closed during lockdown will have to pay employees: UP CM Adityanath

In the high-level meeting of Union ministers on COVID-19, it was decided that migrants will be provided temporary shelters to stay. The meeting took place at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

In the high-level meeting of Union ministers on COVID-19, it was decided that migrants will be provided temporary shelters to stay. The meeting took place at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In the ministerial group meeting, held at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence, ministers reviewed all issues related to #COVID19, including maintaining supply chain of essential commodities like food, medicine, energy products etc: Government sources https://t.co/qWpT8UNYGB — ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2020 × Home Minister Amit Shah, I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other senior ministers took part in the meeting. Feedback from various ministries and departments was also shared during the meeting, according to government sources. The ministers reviewed all issues related to COVID-19, including maintaining the supply chain of essential commodities like food, medicine, energy products etcetera.

COVID-19 lockdown: Migrants to be provided with temporary shelters to stay

India is under lockdown for 21 days, economic activities have come to halt.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India are rising. The lockdown has triggered mass exodus, although the Delhi government has assured food for migrant workers.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Lockdown in India triggers mass exodus

A PTI study recently claimed that people can carry and spread the virus even after recovering, or with no symptoms. WION’s Ayushi Agarwal spoke to Lokesh Sharma, an Indian-origin scientist from Yale University working on diagnostic and containment strategies.

Here’s the full interview!

WION: What can you tell us about your research?

Lokesh Sharma: We have been working on various lung infections. We have focused mostly on bacterial and viral lung infections. Since the corona outbreak happened, our focus has been the pandemic. What are the clinical characteristics of the coronavirus and how do these patients respond to these viruses? What is the visual clearance?&nbsp; These are the things that we have been working on.

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WION: What were the three most significant findings?

LS: Our research shows that most of the people who have coronavirus have mild infections if they are young and if they do not have any other diseases. Secondly, even though they do not have severe infections, and even after they resolve their infections, in terms of symptoms, they can still have a persistent viral load and can infect other people.

Third interesting finding, in a different study, is that many people with the infection&nbsp;do not even get symptoms, but had at one point, carried the virus. For this study, we tested 16 patients. In another study where we looked at hundreds of patients and their antibody response, we found that antibody testing may be more sensitive…&nbsp; In another small study,&nbsp;most of the people exhibited symptoms that were&nbsp;not serious enough.

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WION: How should we protect health-care workers from subclinical coronavirus infection?

LS: Healthcare workers are the most vulnerable population and the best way to protect them is to treat every single patient. And by practicing&nbsp;social distance. They must use proper personal protective equipment akin to the N-95 masks, or a complete body suit.&nbsp;

We are diagnosing patients on the phone. So if you do not have any severe issues, people should just talk on the phone and try to not meet the doctor physically.

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WION: Please explain why controlling the spread of the disease has been difficult and how does this study which says that patients may still have symptoms, affect our mitigation strategy?

LS: India has controlled the virus really well so far because India has conducted a really absolutely low number of testing when compared to other countries. So to control it, I think the only thing that works is limitation, (in terms of travel and social contact). I think that is the only effective way until the vaccine comes.

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WION: One message that you want to give to Indians?

LS: Just stay at home. Don't come into contact with others, don't believe in traditional medicines, don't believe in drinking urine or something. It will just damage your liver.&nbsp;If you are asymptomatic,&nbsp;stay at home. If you have symptoms, call the doctor and don't go to the hospital. Let them know in advance that you are visiting so they know how to deal with you. If it's controlled within a few weeks, I think things will be much better and we will have more knowledge about how to deal with it and how to contain this virus.

A PTI study recently claimed that people can carry and spread the virus even after recovering, or with no symptoms. WION’s Ayushi Agarwal spoke to Lokesh Sharma, an Indian-origin scientist from Yale University working on diagnostic and containment strategies.

A PTI study recently claimed that people can carry and spread the virus even after recovering, or with no symptoms. WION’s Ayushi Agarwal spoke to Lokesh Sharma, an Indian-origin scientist from Yale University working on diagnostic and containment strategies. Here’s the full interview! WION: What can you tell us about your research? Lokesh Sharma: We have been working on various lung infections. We have focused mostly on bacterial and viral lung infections. Since the corona outbreak happened, our focus has been the pandemic. What are the clinical characteristics of the coronavirus and how do these patients respond to these viruses? What is the visual clearance? These are the things that we have been working on. In pics: Countries spared by the COVID-19 inferno... so far! WION: What were the three most significant findings? LS: Our research shows that most of the people who have coronavirus have mild infections if they are young and if they do not have any other diseases. Secondly, even though they do not have severe infections, and even after they resolve their infections, in terms of symptoms, they can still have a persistent viral load and can infect other people. Third interesting finding, in a different study, is that many people with the infection do not even get symptoms, but had at one point, carried the virus. For this study, we tested 16 patients. In another study where we looked at hundreds of patients and their antibody response, we found that antibody testing may be more sensitive… In another small study, most of the people exhibited symptoms that were not serious enough. In pics: Countries ripped apart by the COVID-19 pandemic WION: How should we protect health-care workers from subclinical coronavirus infection? LS: Healthcare workers are the most vulnerable population and the best way to protect them is to treat every single patient. And by practicing social distance. They must use proper personal protective equipment akin to the N-95 masks, or a complete body suit. We are diagnosing patients on the phone. So if you do not have any severe issues, people should just talk on the phone and try to not meet the doctor physically. In pics: Architectural marvels of the world pay tribute to health workers WION: Please explain why controlling the spread of the disease has been difficult and how does this study which says that patients may still have symptoms, affect our mitigation strategy? LS: India has controlled the virus really well so far because India has conducted a really absolutely low number of testing when compared to other countries. So to control it, I think the only thing that works is limitation, (in terms of travel and social contact). I think that is the only effective way until the vaccine comes. In pics: Life under coronavirus: 24 hours around the world in pictures WION: One message that you want to give to Indians? LS: Just stay at home. Don't come into contact with others, don't believe in traditional medicines, don't believe in drinking urine or something. It will just damage your liver. If you are asymptomatic, stay at home. If you have symptoms, call the doctor and don't go to the hospital. Let them know in advance that you are visiting so they know how to deal with you. If it's controlled within a few weeks, I think things will be much better and we will have more knowledge about how to deal with it and how to contain this virus.

Exclusive: WION in conversation with Lokesh Sharma, an Indian-origin scientist working on COVID-19 diagnosis and mitigation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the contribution of one day salary by employees of Ministry of Defence to the PM CARES fund to fight COVID-19.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the contribution of one day salary by employees of Ministry of Defence to the PM CARES fund to fight COVID-19. The employees’ contribution is voluntary and those desirous of opting out will be exempted, said the Defence Ministry. It is estimated that around Rs 500 crore will be collectively provided by the Defence Ministry to the fund from various wings, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Defence PSUs and others, the Ministry of Defence said. ''On the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to combat COVID-19, all paramilitary forces personnel have contributed their one day salary (total Rs 116 crores) to PM CARES fund. I express my gratitude to all,'' said Home Minister Amit Shah.

Ministry of Defence staff contribute one-day salary to PM CARES fund 

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare holds press briefing on coronavirus outbreak. Health Ministry briefed on current progress in preparedness of India.

Indian Health Ministry briefs on coronavirus outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak in India could be fast evolving into a humanitarian crisis as the 21-day lockdown in the country has triggered a massive exodus of migrant labourers.

On foot?

Many of them are attempting to travel hundreds of kilometres, some on foot, back to their hometowns.

In the National Capital Region, the situation has snowballed into a mass gathering of migrants at the bus terminus.

Hundreds and thousands of migrants are waiting for the bus which could take them back to their homes.

While India remains in a lockdown, buses remain the only public transport still available, that too with limited coverage and services.

Most of these labourers belong to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

They have set out after hearing rumours that buses were available at the Delhi-UP border.

The situation is the most precarious at Anand Vihar.&nbsp;The bus terminus at Anand Vihar connects Delhi to the eastern belt of India.

Severe overcrowding has taken place at the terminus with migrants choosing to travel back to their hometowns.

The police were seen turning back a large group of such migrant workers.

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State and centre kick start relief measures

There were similar scenes at many interstate checkpoints. The Uttar Pradesh government has now arranged for 1,000 buses to ferry the stranded migrant labourers.

The UP state government has also directed officials to ensure proper food and water supply to the labourers.

The Home Ministry has issued a strict advisory to all state governments on the matter.

Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to some chief ministers, urging them to stop this mass exodus immediately.

In the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, as per the administration there will be no house rent for migrant labourers and workers for one month.

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The central government has also made appeals to migrants to stay wherever they are.

The centre has additionally asked states to ensure that migrant workers are provided food, clean water and other basic amenities, free of cost.

The advisory issued to states calls for a joint approach with NGOs and civil society in the loop.

And most importantly to make sure that the labourers are aware of these measures in the first place.

The Delhi government has made arrangements to provide food to migrant workers at the especially made shelters.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the government has made arrangements to feed four lakh people on a daily basis.

He also said that members of the flying squad were going to different places to hand over food packets to the needy.

In Gujarat - the government has warned of police action if labourers are found migrating on foot.

The chief minister has asked all district administrations to make arrangements for free food and accommodation.

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NGOs not far behind

Several NGOs have also stepped in: A food distribution camp has been set up near the Nizamuddin Railway Station in the national capital.

The needy are first provided with hand sanitisers and then provided with food.

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The central government has asked states to undertake regular health check-up drives for the migrants at the relief camps.

States have been allowed to avail any amount of funds from the State Disaster Response Fund.

The COVID-19 outbreak in India could be fast evolving into a humanitarian crisis as the 21-day lockdown in the country has triggered a massive exodus of migrant labourers.

The COVID-19 outbreak in India could be fast evolving into a humanitarian crisis as the 21-day lockdown in the country has triggered a massive exodus of migrant labourers. On foot? Many of them are attempting to travel hundreds of kilometres, some on foot, back to their hometowns. In the National Capital Region, the situation has snowballed into a mass gathering of migrants at the bus terminus. Hundreds and thousands of migrants are waiting for the bus which could take them back to their homes. While India remains in a lockdown, buses remain the only public transport still available, that too with limited coverage and services. Most of these labourers belong to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. They have set out after hearing rumours that buses were available at the Delhi-UP border. The situation is the most precarious at Anand Vihar. The bus terminus at Anand Vihar connects Delhi to the eastern belt of India. Severe overcrowding has taken place at the terminus with migrants choosing to travel back to their hometowns. The police were seen turning back a large group of such migrant workers. State and centre kick start relief measures There were similar scenes at many interstate checkpoints. The Uttar Pradesh government has now arranged for 1,000 buses to ferry the stranded migrant labourers. The UP state government has also directed officials to ensure proper food and water supply to the labourers. The Home Ministry has issued a strict advisory to all state governments on the matter. Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to some chief ministers, urging them to stop this mass exodus immediately. In the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, as per the administration there will be no house rent for migrant labourers and workers for one month. Also read: Indian automobile sector releases funds to aid containment of COVID-19 The central government has also made appeals to migrants to stay wherever they are. The centre has additionally asked states to ensure that migrant workers are provided food, clean water and other basic amenities, free of cost. The advisory issued to states calls for a joint approach with NGOs and civil society in the loop. And most importantly to make sure that the labourers are aware of these measures in the first place. The Delhi government has made arrangements to provide food to migrant workers at the especially made shelters. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the government has made arrangements to feed four lakh people on a daily basis. He also said that members of the flying squad were going to different places to hand over food packets to the needy. In Gujarat - the government has warned of police action if labourers are found migrating on foot. The chief minister has asked all district administrations to make arrangements for free food and accommodation. NGOs not far behind Several NGOs have also stepped in: A food distribution camp has been set up near the Nizamuddin Railway Station in the national capital. The needy are first provided with hand sanitisers and then provided with food. Also read: 'I'm with you', assures PM Modi during his coronavirus-centred 'Mann Ki Baat' address The central government has asked states to undertake regular health check-up drives for the migrants at the relief camps. States have been allowed to avail any amount of funds from the State Disaster Response Fund.

Is India experiencing a humanitarian crisis alongside the coronavirus pandemic?

In India, A 70-year old man dies of Coronavirus in Punjab. Earlier he returned form Italy, Germany & avoided self-isolation warnings after returning.

India: Man dies of Coronavirus in Punjab, avoided self-isolation warnings

In India, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases has been surged to 873, meanwhile death toll stands at 19. Maharashtra is the worst -affected state.

India: COVID-19 positive cases surge to 873, death toll stands at 19

Delhi government assured food for migrant workers, India is under lockdown for 21 days, economic activities have come to halt.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India have shot up to 902, with the addition of over 150 new cases registered in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases right now stand at 800.

Delhi govt assures food for migrant workers

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare holds press briefing on coronavirus outbreak. Health Ministry briefed on lockdown and health preparedness of India.

Indian Health Ministry briefs on lockdown and health preparedness

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal briefed media. Delhi CM appreciated PM Modi's step to impose lockdown in the country. Arvind Kejriwal urged people to stay at home and follow guidelines.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal briefs on coronavirus outbreak

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with a student who was evacuated from Wuhan, China. Modi also enquired about the facilities available in the quarantine centre in India.

PM Modi speaks with evacuated student from Wuhan

Migrant workers crowd Anand Vihar bus terminus to return to their hometowns The nationwide lockdown has rendered them unemployed and subsequently, they are desperate to return to their native places despite being informed about the danger the country faces due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

Migrant workers crowd Anand Vihar bus terminus to return to their hometowns

Delhi's Anand Vihar crowded by migrant workers amid lockdown fears The nationwide lockdown has rendered them unemployed and subsequently, they are desperate to return to their native places despite being informed about the danger the country faces due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has now infected over 600,000 people globally, India's auto sector has offered to help the administration and health workers in tackling the outbreak.

Utility vehicle maker Mahindra &amp; Mahindra has announced plans to manufacture low-cost ventilators in its Maharashtra factory. These in-house "Ambu Bag" ventilators will be manufactured for less than ₹7,500. The "Ambu" is an artificial breathing unit, with a prototype bag valve mask equipped with a self-inflating mechanism to aid breathing among ailing patients.

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"We are simultaneously working with an indigenous maker of ICU ventilators. This device is an interim lifesaver and the team estimates it will cost below ₹7,500", Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted.

M&amp;M is also set to begin manufacturing a face shield based a design pitched by its partner Ford Motor Company based in the United States. This shield is intended for use by health care providers.

Car maker Maruti Suzuki India intends to produce 10,000 ventilators a month. The company said it will work with AgVa Healthcare to rapidly scale up production of life-saving paraphernalia as the demand arises.&nbsp;

"There can be initial difficulties as ventilator manufacturing is a new area for us but we are using all our functions and resources including engineers, designers and supply chains to manufacture them", said RC Bhargava, the Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India.

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Krishna Maruti Limited, a joint venture of Maruti Suzuki, would manufacture three-ply masks for supply to the Haryana and Central governments while MSIL's another JV Bharat Seats would make protective clothing required for medical professionals.

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has ordered advanced diagnostic testing kits for coronavirus infection from its home country as part of its measures to combat the pandemic. These advanced kits can help serve over 25,000 people.

The doyen of Indian auto sector, Ratan Tata yesterday announced ₹500 crore contribution by Tata Trusts.&nbsp;

The funds will be used for personal protective equipment for the medical personnel, testing kits to increase testing of possible cases, setting up modular treatment facilities for infected patients, and for the knowledge management and training of health workers and the general public.

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This ₹500 crore will be in addition to Tata Sons commitment of ₹1,000 crore in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

"In this exceptionally difficult period, I believe that urgent emergency resources need to be deployed to cope with the needs of fighting the COVID 19 crisis, which is one of the toughest challenges the human race will face," Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata said in a statement.

The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has assured its dealers to absorb their unsold BS IV stock. According to estimates, dealers are holding close to 1.5 lakh units of BS-IV stock which remain unsold due to lockdown. With the country accepting BS VI norms from April 1, the dealers won't be able to sell majority of their stock that will lie unsold.

Another two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has also committed ₹100 crore to assist the administration in containment of the pandemic.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has now infected over 600,000 people globally, India's auto sector has offered to help the administration and health workers in tackling the outbreak.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has now infected over 600,000 people globally, India's auto sector has offered to help the administration and health workers in tackling the outbreak. Utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra has announced plans to manufacture low-cost ventilators in its Maharashtra factory. These in-house "Ambu Bag" ventilators will be manufactured for less than ₹7,500. The "Ambu" is an artificial breathing unit, with a prototype bag valve mask equipped with a self-inflating mechanism to aid breathing among ailing patients. Also read: US permits companies to pollute freely amid COVID-19 pandemic "We are simultaneously working with an indigenous maker of ICU ventilators. This device is an interim lifesaver and the team estimates it will cost below ₹7,500", Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted. M&M is also set to begin manufacturing a face shield based a design pitched by its partner Ford Motor Company based in the United States. This shield is intended for use by health care providers. Car maker Maruti Suzuki India intends to produce 10,000 ventilators a month. The company said it will work with AgVa Healthcare to rapidly scale up production of life-saving paraphernalia as the demand arises. "There can be initial difficulties as ventilator manufacturing is a new area for us but we are using all our functions and resources including engineers, designers and supply chains to manufacture them", said RC Bhargava, the Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India. A prototype of the face shield Krishna Maruti Limited, a joint venture of Maruti Suzuki, would manufacture three-ply masks for supply to the Haryana and Central governments while MSIL's another JV Bharat Seats would make protective clothing required for medical professionals. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has ordered advanced diagnostic testing kits for coronavirus infection from its home country as part of its measures to combat the pandemic. These advanced kits can help serve over 25,000 people. The doyen of Indian auto sector, Ratan Tata yesterday announced ₹500 crore contribution by Tata Trusts. The funds will be used for personal protective equipment for the medical personnel, testing kits to increase testing of possible cases, setting up modular treatment facilities for infected patients, and for the knowledge management and training of health workers and the general public. Also read: Clear we have entered recession, would be worse than 2009: IMF This ₹500 crore will be in addition to Tata Sons commitment of ₹1,000 crore in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. "In this exceptionally difficult period, I believe that urgent emergency resources need to be deployed to cope with the needs of fighting the COVID 19 crisis, which is one of the toughest challenges the human race will face," Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata said in a statement. The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has assured its dealers to absorb their unsold BS IV stock. According to estimates, dealers are holding close to 1.5 lakh units of BS-IV stock which remain unsold due to lockdown. With the country accepting BS VI norms from April 1, the dealers won't be able to sell majority of their stock that will lie unsold. Another two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has also committed ₹100 crore to assist the administration in containment of the pandemic.

Indian automobile sector releases funds to aid containment of COVID-19

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday increased to 40, according to the Delhi Health Department.

Out of these cases, 30 are travel-related and 10 contracted the disease through contact, it said.

Out of the total 40 cases, five have been discharged, one had died earlier and one has migrated out of the country.

Thirty-one are admitted at various hospitals in Delhi and one at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon and another at AIIMS Jhajjar, the department said in a statement.

By Thursday night, the number of cases of the deadly virus in the city stood at 39.

The COVID-affected patients in Delhi include a Mohalla Clinic doctor, his wife and daughter, health department officials said.

A total of 2,09,567 passengers who have returned from coronavirus-affected countries have been screened at the Delhi airport till March 27 and placed under surveillance, Delhi Health Department authorities said.

As many as 1,134 passengers are quarantined at government facilities.

As many as 12,973 passengers are under home quarantine as on Friday and 6,250 have completed their 14-day quarantine, they said.

"Total contacts (persons) traced till date stands at 4,599, out of which 1,639 contacts of the first six cases have completed their 14 days of quarantine and 2,960 are under surveillance," it added.

India had reported its second casualty due to coronavirus earlier with the death of a 68-year-old woman in Delhi.?

"Orders have been issued for testing of doctors/workers of health care facilities, who are directly involved in treatment of COVID-19 positive patients and in drawing samples from patients at designated centres for sample collection. All patients with severe acute respiratory illness admitted in government hospitals are also to be tested," it said on Thursday.&nbsp;

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday increased to 40, according to the Delhi Health Department. Out of these cases, 30 are travel-related and 10 contracted the disease through contact, it said.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday increased to 40, according to the Delhi Health Department. Out of these cases, 30 are travel-related and 10 contracted the disease through contact, it said. Out of the total 40 cases, five have been discharged, one had died earlier and one has migrated out of the country. Thirty-one are admitted at various hospitals in Delhi and one at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon and another at AIIMS Jhajjar, the department said in a statement. By Thursday night, the number of cases of the deadly virus in the city stood at 39. The COVID-affected patients in Delhi include a Mohalla Clinic doctor, his wife and daughter, health department officials said. A total of 2,09,567 passengers who have returned from coronavirus-affected countries have been screened at the Delhi airport till March 27 and placed under surveillance, Delhi Health Department authorities said. As many as 1,134 passengers are quarantined at government facilities. As many as 12,973 passengers are under home quarantine as on Friday and 6,250 have completed their 14-day quarantine, they said. "Total contacts (persons) traced till date stands at 4,599, out of which 1,639 contacts of the first six cases have completed their 14 days of quarantine and 2,960 are under surveillance," it added. India had reported its second casualty due to coronavirus earlier with the death of a 68-year-old woman in Delhi.? "Orders have been issued for testing of doctors/workers of health care facilities, who are directly involved in treatment of COVID-19 positive patients and in drawing samples from patients at designated centres for sample collection. All patients with severe acute respiratory illness admitted in government hospitals are also to be tested," it said on Thursday.

Total coronavirus cases in national capital rise to 40: Delhi Health Department

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India have shot up to 902, with the addition of over 150 new cases registered in the last 24 hours.

The number of active cases right now stand at 800.

Maharashtra and Gujarat recorded six new cases each, with Madhya Pradesh adding four new cases.

Currently, there are 800 active cases in the country. Out of the total 902, 83 have recovered so far, with eight new recoveries in the last 24 hours.

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India has reportedly lost 19 people to the virus, with no deaths reported today.

27 states and union territories are currently affected throughout the country.

The country is currently in the fourth day of a 21-day-long nationwide lockdown, which has been enforced to tackle the rising number of infections in the country.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had said, “If developed countries with the best healthcare couldn’t effectively deal with the virus, how will we? Please stay at home and protect your loved ones, I request to you”, during a national briefing a few days ago.

Kerala currently has the most number of cases with 176, out of which 12 have recovered, with zero deaths reported in the state.

Maharashtra follows suit with 162 cases, with 25 cases of recovery recorded so far.

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The capital city, New Delhi, currently has 33 active cases, with six recoveries reported so far.&nbsp;

The states of Manipur, Mizoram, alongside the union territory of Puducherry have so far recorded the least number of cases: one each!

In the border territories of Jammu &amp; Kashmir as well as Ladakh, the number of cases has been rising rapidly. The former has 20 cases now, and the latter accounts for 13 of the nationwide cases.

(With inputs from agencies)

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India have shot up to 902, with the addition of over 150 new cases registered in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases right now stand at 800.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India have shot up to 902, with the addition of over 150 new cases registered in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases right now stand at 800. Maharashtra and Gujarat recorded six new cases each, with Madhya Pradesh adding four new cases. Currently, there are 800 active cases in the country. Out of the total 902, 83 have recovered so far, with eight new recoveries in the last 24 hours. Also read: India Lockdown: Kashmiri youths stuck in Haryana's Hisar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala extends help India has reportedly lost 19 people to the virus, with no deaths reported today. 27 states and union territories are currently affected throughout the country. The country is currently in the fourth day of a 21-day-long nationwide lockdown, which has been enforced to tackle the rising number of infections in the country. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had said, “If developed countries with the best healthcare couldn’t effectively deal with the virus, how will we? Please stay at home and protect your loved ones, I request to you”, during a national briefing a few days ago. Kerala currently has the most number of cases with 176, out of which 12 have recovered, with zero deaths reported in the state. Maharashtra follows suit with 162 cases, with 25 cases of recovery recorded so far. Also read: Situation in Iran remains precarious, India asks citizens to stay put The capital city, New Delhi, currently has 33 active cases, with six recoveries reported so far. The states of Manipur, Mizoram, alongside the union territory of Puducherry have so far recorded the least number of cases: one each! In the border territories of Jammu & Kashmir as well as Ladakh, the number of cases has been rising rapidly. The former has 20 cases now, and the latter accounts for 13 of the nationwide cases. (With inputs from agencies)

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