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The Government of India on Monday informed that three Indians died outside India due to novel coronavirus infection. &nbsp;The deaths were reported from Iran, Egypt and Sweden, according to the government.&nbsp;

70-year-old Indian died in Iran while the Indian who lost his life in Egypt was a 52- year-old man. In Sweden, a 42-year-old Indian committed suicide after he was diagnosed with coronavirus.&nbsp;

A total of 276 cases of Indias infected with the deadly virus have been reported with a substantial number of 255 from Iran's central city of Qom. 12 Indians from the UAE and five from Italy are the other two countries with most infected cases. Hong Kong, Kuwait, Rwanda and Sri Lanka has one case each.

India has been focusing on getting its nationals back from countries worst-hit and Indians stranded in transit in countries like Malaysia, UK.&nbsp;

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is in the process of bringing back 113 Indian citizens stuck in transit at Kuala Lumper Airport. 
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The Government of India on Monday informed that three Indians died outside India due to novel coronavirus infection. The deaths were reported from Iran, Egypt and Sweden, according to the government.

The Government of India on Monday informed that three Indians died outside India due to novel coronavirus infection. The deaths were reported from Iran, Egypt and Sweden, according to the government. 70-year-old Indian died in Iran while the Indian who lost his life in Egypt was a 52- year-old man. In Sweden, a 42-year-old Indian committed suicide after he was diagnosed with coronavirus. A total of 276 cases of Indias infected with the deadly virus have been reported with a substantial number of 255 from Iran's central city of Qom. 12 Indians from the UAE and five from Italy are the other two countries with most infected cases. Hong Kong, Kuwait, Rwanda and Sri Lanka has one case each. India has been focusing on getting its nationals back from countries worst-hit and Indians stranded in transit in countries like Malaysia, UK. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is in the process of bringing back 113 Indian citizens stuck in transit at Kuala Lumper Airport.

Indian government says three Indians died outside India due to coronavirus 

The anti-CAA protest site of Shaheen Bagh has been vacated by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after confirmed Covid-19 cases reach 471.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-imported-virus-cases-spike-as-fears-grow-of-second-wave-288149">Also read: China's imported virus cases spike as fears grow of the second wave</a> 
 
The security has also been tightened at Shaheen Bagh after a prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC has been promulgated in Delhi, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; 
 
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Also in Jafrabad area of the city, Delhi police has deployed heavy security amid complete lockdown in the national capital, in the wake of Coronavirus.

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As many as 30 states/UTs have been placed under complete lockdown even as the number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases have reached 471 across India by Monday evening. The death toll from the highly contagious infection stood at nine.

The Centre has also decided to restrict all domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country on a massive scale that has never been witnessed by the country.

All domestic flights from midnight on March 24 have been cancelled. However, these restrictions will not apply to cargo flights.

"Airlines have to plan operations to land at their destination before 2359 hours on 24/3/2020," the Ministry said in a statement.

The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The anti-CAA protest site of Shaheen Bagh has been vacated by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after confirmed Covid-19 cases reach 471. Also read: China's imported virus cases spike as fears grow of the second wave The security has also been tightened at Shaheen Bagh after a prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC has been promulgated in Delhi, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The anti-CAA protest site of Shaheen Bagh has been vacated by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after confirmed Covid-19 cases reach 471. Also read: China's imported virus cases spike as fears grow of the second wave The security has also been tightened at Shaheen Bagh after a prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC has been promulgated in Delhi, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. WION Edit: How the world is paying the price for China's greed and negligence Also in Jafrabad area of the city, Delhi police has deployed heavy security amid complete lockdown in the national capital, in the wake of Coronavirus. #WATCH Delhi Police clears the protest site in Shaheen Bagh area, amid complete lockdown in the national capital, in wake of #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/N6MGLTLs5Z — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020 × According to the Indian Council of Medical Research study, "Strictly implementing social distancing measures like home quarantine will reduce overall expected number of cases by 62% & peak number of cases by 89 per cent, thus 'flattening' the curve & providing more opportunities for interventions." Delhi: Delhi: Heavy security deployment in Jafrabad, amid complete lockdown in the national capital, in the light of #COVID19 pandemic pic.twitter.com/ohEU3AFinI — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020 × As many as 30 states/UTs have been placed under complete lockdown even as the number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases have reached 471 across India by Monday evening. The death toll from the highly contagious infection stood at nine. The Centre has also decided to restrict all domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country on a massive scale that has never been witnessed by the country. All domestic flights from midnight on March 24 have been cancelled. However, these restrictions will not apply to cargo flights. "Airlines have to plan operations to land at their destination before 2359 hours on 24/3/2020," the Ministry said in a statement. The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a major relief to many Indian-Americans with visiting family members and visitors, the US is likely to extend all legal Non-Immigrant Visas, including tourist or business visas (B1/B2 visas), that allows a short term entry into the United States, reported news agency ANI.

"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will `favourably` receive and accommodate extension applications to Non-Immigrant Visa holders," the report said quoting a senior Department of Homeland Security official told.&nbsp;

Typically the USCIS can extend the stay of any Non-Immigrant Visa application based on genuine and urgent conditions.

"Visitors whose visa are expiring can, of course, apply to USCIS for extensions and we are taking what I would characterize as a very appropriate view of the circumstances. For instance, wherever an extension is being requested today, and you`re going to a country where the flights have been taken down you can readily be expected to be favourably received by USCIS," the officer said.&nbsp;

With numerous international flights cancelled at the last minute and ports of entry that are shut for Indian citizens returning to India or those who are unable to leave the United States even if they wish to go back home, special considerations will be in place.&nbsp;

"Say two months ago, that would not have been the case. Earlier (before the coronavirus outbreak) if flights were available, and your visa was coming to an end, you`d have been expected to get on one of those flights and return home,'' the senior official explained the US legal requirements.&nbsp;

"Accounting for the challenges that travel restrictions all over the world, not just in the United States, are placing on individuals abilities to sincerely abide by the terms of their visas. So we do understand that, and USCIS I think, you`ll find to be very accommodating," the official said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

In a major relief to many Indian-Americans with visiting family members and visitors, the US is likely to extend all legal Non-Immigrant Visas, including tourist or business visas (B1/B2 visas), that allows a short term entry into the United States, reported news agency ANI.

In a major relief to many Indian-Americans with visiting family members and visitors, the US is likely to extend all legal Non-Immigrant Visas, including tourist or business visas (B1/B2 visas), that allows a short term entry into the United States, reported news agency ANI. "United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will `favourably` receive and accommodate extension applications to Non-Immigrant Visa holders," the report said quoting a senior Department of Homeland Security official told. Typically the USCIS can extend the stay of any Non-Immigrant Visa application based on genuine and urgent conditions. "Visitors whose visa are expiring can, of course, apply to USCIS for extensions and we are taking what I would characterize as a very appropriate view of the circumstances. For instance, wherever an extension is being requested today, and you`re going to a country where the flights have been taken down you can readily be expected to be favourably received by USCIS," the officer said. With numerous international flights cancelled at the last minute and ports of entry that are shut for Indian citizens returning to India or those who are unable to leave the United States even if they wish to go back home, special considerations will be in place. "Say two months ago, that would not have been the case. Earlier (before the coronavirus outbreak) if flights were available, and your visa was coming to an end, you`d have been expected to get on one of those flights and return home,'' the senior official explained the US legal requirements. "Accounting for the challenges that travel restrictions all over the world, not just in the United States, are placing on individuals abilities to sincerely abide by the terms of their visas. So we do understand that, and USCIS I think, you`ll find to be very accommodating," the official said. (With inputs from ANI)

US likely to extend non-immigrant visas amid coronavirus fear 

Next few weeks are extremely crucial for India to fight & contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Till yet, India has 451 positive cases of Coronavirus with 9 deaths.

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The health administration officials of the Rajasthan government on Tuesday set up a medical war room to fight deadly coronavirus pandemic that has created fear in the world.

Following 17 coronavirus suspects testing positive in Bhilwara and Jhunjhunu in the past two days, the district administration has imposed a curfew and sealed city's borders to trace the source of contagion.&nbsp;

Taking immediate action in the direction of the fighting pandemic, the district administration has so far screened about one-third of the population of the Bhilwara district.&nbsp;

District Collector Shri Rajendra Bhatt informed that 949000 persons have been screened by surveying 192107 houses till Monday.&nbsp;

On Monday, 229 in urban areas and more than one thousand five hundred teams surveyed in rural areas.

Only in Bhilwara 13 people, including three doctors and nine nursing staffers of a hospital, tested positive over the past few days.

Patients who tested positive had been quarantined

Amid the rumours of Bhilwara becoming the epicentre of the deadly Covid-19 virus of, the Additional Chief Secretary termed as baseless the rumour that Bhilwara had turned into Italy.

The official also urged people not to panic.

Between the period of March 19 to March 24, around 70,000 families have been screened and over 300,000 people have been surveyed in Bhilwara.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma said "On March 19, we received information that a few suspected cases have been reported in Bhilwara. Without delay, we sent over 300 members of the rapid response team. Intense surveying is on in this business town since then,".

(With inputs from agencies)

The health administration officials of the Rajasthan government on Tuesday set up a medical war room to fight deadly coronavirus pandemic that has created fear in the world.

The health administration officials of the Rajasthan government on Tuesday set up a medical war room to fight deadly coronavirus pandemic that has created fear in the world. Following 17 coronavirus suspects testing positive in Bhilwara and Jhunjhunu in the past two days, the district administration has imposed a curfew and sealed city's borders to trace the source of contagion. Taking immediate action in the direction of the fighting pandemic, the district administration has so far screened about one-third of the population of the Bhilwara district. District Collector Shri Rajendra Bhatt informed that 949000 persons have been screened by surveying 192107 houses till Monday. On Monday, 229 in urban areas and more than one thousand five hundred teams surveyed in rural areas. Only in Bhilwara 13 people, including three doctors and nine nursing staffers of a hospital, tested positive over the past few days. Patients who tested positive had been quarantined Amid the rumours of Bhilwara becoming the epicentre of the deadly Covid-19 virus of, the Additional Chief Secretary termed as baseless the rumour that Bhilwara had turned into Italy. The official also urged people not to panic. Between the period of March 19 to March 24, around 70,000 families have been screened and over 300,000 people have been surveyed in Bhilwara. Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma said "On March 19, we received information that a few suspected cases have been reported in Bhilwara. Without delay, we sent over 300 members of the rapid response team. Intense surveying is on in this business town since then,". (With inputs from agencies)

Massive screening exercise in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

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India on Tuesday got its own testing kit for the deadly novel coronavirus, which has been wreaking havoc over the world. A Pune-based molecular diagnostic company Mylab has becomes the first Indian company to have received the validation for its Covid-19 diagnostic test kits. It has received its commercial approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The laboratory is expecting the first batch to be out by Wednesday — March 25.

The other company to have received the approval is Germany's Altona Diagnostics.

The coronavirus tally has crossed the 500-mark in India — with the first case coming to light from the North East on Tuesday.

Over 30 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from across the country on Tuesday, taking the number to&nbsp;536.

Mylab's turn around time is 2-1/2 hours as opposed to current lab based testing time (4 hours). Mylabs is looking to price its kits around INR 1200.

According to WHO, India is testing 15 people in 1 million — one of the lowest.

India had earlier limited the tests only for patients with travel history and those who are "suspected cases" of Covid-19. But the ICMR lately reworked its strategy. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;infection. The new&nbsp;ICMR&nbsp;guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact.

India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now.

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India on Tuesday got its own testing kit for the deadly novel coronavirus, which has been wreaking havoc over the world. A Pune-based molecular diagnostic company Mylab has becomes the first Indian company to have received the validation for its Covid-19 diagnostic test kits.

India on Tuesday got its own testing kit for the deadly novel coronavirus, which has been wreaking havoc over the world. A Pune-based molecular diagnostic company Mylab has becomes the first Indian company to have received the validation for its Covid-19 diagnostic test kits. It has received its commercial approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The laboratory is expecting the first batch to be out by Wednesday — March 25. The other company to have received the approval is Germany's Altona Diagnostics. The coronavirus tally has crossed the 500-mark in India — with the first case coming to light from the North East on Tuesday. Over 30 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from across the country on Tuesday, taking the number to 536. Mylab's turn around time is 2-1/2 hours as opposed to current lab based testing time (4 hours). Mylabs is looking to price its kits around INR 1200. According to WHO, India is testing 15 people in 1 million — one of the lowest. India had earlier limited the tests only for patients with travel history and those who are "suspected cases" of Covid-19. But the ICMR lately reworked its strategy. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for COVID-19 infection. The new ICMR guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact. India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now. Also read: India reworks testing strategy to combat coronavirus spread

India gets its own Covid-19 testing kit

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said India could show the world the way to deal with pandemics as it came over small-pox and polio in the 1990s.

"There is a need in the number of labs where a surge is seen. India is a very populous country and the future of this virus will be considered in a very highly and densely populated country. India led the world in eradicating two pandemics, small-pox and polio so India has a tremendous capacity," the executive director of WHO, Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said, during a daily press brief on COVID-19 pandemic.

"There are no easy answers. It is exceptionally important that countries like India show the way to the world as they have done before," he added.

According to WHO, the number of cases worldwide has surpassed 3,30,000, while the number of deaths has exceeded 14,000.

In India, the coronavirus tally has crossed the 500-mark — with the first case coming to the fore from the North East on Tuesday.

Over 30 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from across the country on Tuesday, taking the number to&nbsp;536.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said India could show the world the way to deal with pandemics as it came over small-pox and polio in the 1990s. "There is a need in the number of labs where a surge is seen.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said India could show the world the way to deal with pandemics as it came over small-pox and polio in the 1990s. "There is a need in the number of labs where a surge is seen. India is a very populous country and the future of this virus will be considered in a very highly and densely populated country. India led the world in eradicating two pandemics, small-pox and polio so India has a tremendous capacity," the executive director of WHO, Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said, during a daily press brief on COVID-19 pandemic. "There are no easy answers. It is exceptionally important that countries like India show the way to the world as they have done before," he added. According to WHO, the number of cases worldwide has surpassed 3,30,000, while the number of deaths has exceeded 14,000. In India, the coronavirus tally has crossed the 500-mark — with the first case coming to the fore from the North East on Tuesday. Over 30 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from across the country on Tuesday, taking the number to 536.

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The IT city of Bengaluru got its first integrated war room to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. The state of Karnataka has so far detected 38 cases, most of which are in the capital city Bengaluru. The war room was built by the BBMP in just 24 hours and will bring all relevant departments under one roof to tackle the virus problem in a more streamlined manner. &nbsp;

'This war room is a tool to track the location of the Covid-19 positive patients, monitor those home quarantined and those who have returned from various foreign countries. The war room will also monitor the primary and secondary contacts of all the positive cases' said Anil Kumar, BBMP Commissioner. &nbsp;

The war room will run 24/7 and will serve as a virtual training centre for health professionals and government officials. The technologies in the war room will enable the integration of the health department with police, hospitals, surveillance teams, Asha workers and Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Interactive screens in the war room allow for mapping of each Covid-19 case, positive and suspected, using Geographical Information System. Bengaluru-based pro-digital labs that have set up the war room might also set up one nationally.

'Till today we have been tracking patients manually through excel sheets. But going forward if the data builds up we need to be equipped with the right technologies and infrastructure to tackle the situation. At the command centre, we also have GPS tracking system to track the movement of our health workers and service vehicles. We have plans of purchasing disinfection vehicles to spray disinfectants across the city. The movement of each of these vehicles will be monitored from our command centre. This allows transparency in the administration.' said Upendra Kumar, Director, Pro Digital Labs&nbsp;

The system can also draw up containment plans using Heat Mapping Technologies. The home quarantined cases are tracked using GPS and if they are found to be leaving their homes. 'All the zones are mapped. From Jt Commissioners to Asha workers, everyone will be given the information. Those who are home quarantined and attempt to violate it, we can track it when their phones leave the house. We inform the local police and the local health department. That is how we are managing it.' said Upendra Kumar.&nbsp;

Apart from using the GPS mechanism to restrict home quarantined persons, officials are also employing the physical method where neighbours and RWAs are asked to keep a watch on the person(s). The home quarantined patients are stamped and notice is served to ask them to follow the home quarantine rules prescribed by the GOI. The primary and secondary contacts of confirmed cases are also being stamped to ensure they stay in-home quarantine.&nbsp;

'Once the stamping has been done, as a follow-up measure, every 2-3 days there will be a phone call which will go from the war room to ascertain whether the person has started developing symptoms like cough, cold, fever, sneezing etc. If he/she has developed symptoms we immediately take them for testing. Secondly, we check if any of their family members are showing symptoms and the same protocol is followed. We will do this 3-4 times over 14 days to keep a track if the suspected cases are turning into positive cases. This monitoring is happening from the war room.' said Anil Kumar. &nbsp;

The war room also provides facilities where doctors and healthcare professionals can be apprised of Covid-19 protocols using video conferencing. Most importantly, the war room will be handling the growingly cumbersome data of contact tracing. 'So if a person has been identified as a positive case, the person is shifted to the isolation hospital. Then a 3km radius around the patient's home will be identified as the containment zone. Another 5km radius beyond that is the buffer zone. All houses in this 8km radius will be visited by our teams from the BBMP and Health dept and awareness given to them about coronavirus and what precautionary measures they have to take. These activities are tracked and initiated from the war room' said the BBMP Commissioner.&nbsp;

A team of 40-50 professionals have been working round the clock to build the war room and develop software applications on a war footing. The war room will soon be used for self-reporting and an application is being developed for the same. 27 cases in BBMP limits, 22,600 persons with a travel history and 3000 persons in the primary and secondary contact list are currently being tracked through the war room. &nbsp; 
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The IT city of Bengaluru got its first integrated war room to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. The state of Karnataka has so far detected 38 cases, most of which are in the capital city Bengaluru.

The IT city of Bengaluru got its first integrated war room to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. The state of Karnataka has so far detected 38 cases, most of which are in the capital city Bengaluru. The war room was built by the BBMP in just 24 hours and will bring all relevant departments under one roof to tackle the virus problem in a more streamlined manner. 'This war room is a tool to track the location of the Covid-19 positive patients, monitor those home quarantined and those who have returned from various foreign countries. The war room will also monitor the primary and secondary contacts of all the positive cases' said Anil Kumar, BBMP Commissioner. The war room will run 24/7 and will serve as a virtual training centre for health professionals and government officials. The technologies in the war room will enable the integration of the health department with police, hospitals, surveillance teams, Asha workers and Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Interactive screens in the war room allow for mapping of each Covid-19 case, positive and suspected, using Geographical Information System. Bengaluru-based pro-digital labs that have set up the war room might also set up one nationally. 'Till today we have been tracking patients manually through excel sheets. But going forward if the data builds up we need to be equipped with the right technologies and infrastructure to tackle the situation. At the command centre, we also have GPS tracking system to track the movement of our health workers and service vehicles. We have plans of purchasing disinfection vehicles to spray disinfectants across the city. The movement of each of these vehicles will be monitored from our command centre. This allows transparency in the administration.' said Upendra Kumar, Director, Pro Digital Labs The system can also draw up containment plans using Heat Mapping Technologies. The home quarantined cases are tracked using GPS and if they are found to be leaving their homes. 'All the zones are mapped. From Jt Commissioners to Asha workers, everyone will be given the information. Those who are home quarantined and attempt to violate it, we can track it when their phones leave the house. We inform the local police and the local health department. That is how we are managing it.' said Upendra Kumar. Apart from using the GPS mechanism to restrict home quarantined persons, officials are also employing the physical method where neighbours and RWAs are asked to keep a watch on the person(s). The home quarantined patients are stamped and notice is served to ask them to follow the home quarantine rules prescribed by the GOI. The primary and secondary contacts of confirmed cases are also being stamped to ensure they stay in-home quarantine. 'Once the stamping has been done, as a follow-up measure, every 2-3 days there will be a phone call which will go from the war room to ascertain whether the person has started developing symptoms like cough, cold, fever, sneezing etc. If he/she has developed symptoms we immediately take them for testing. Secondly, we check if any of their family members are showing symptoms and the same protocol is followed. We will do this 3-4 times over 14 days to keep a track if the suspected cases are turning into positive cases. This monitoring is happening from the war room.' said Anil Kumar. The war room also provides facilities where doctors and healthcare professionals can be apprised of Covid-19 protocols using video conferencing. Most importantly, the war room will be handling the growingly cumbersome data of contact tracing. 'So if a person has been identified as a positive case, the person is shifted to the isolation hospital. Then a 3km radius around the patient's home will be identified as the containment zone. Another 5km radius beyond that is the buffer zone. All houses in this 8km radius will be visited by our teams from the BBMP and Health dept and awareness given to them about coronavirus and what precautionary measures they have to take. These activities are tracked and initiated from the war room' said the BBMP Commissioner. A team of 40-50 professionals have been working round the clock to build the war room and develop software applications on a war footing. The war room will soon be used for self-reporting and an application is being developed for the same. 27 cases in BBMP limits, 22,600 persons with a travel history and 3000 persons in the primary and secondary contact list are currently being tracked through the war room.

Bengaluru's war room uses technology to contain covid-19

PM Modi's 2nd address on COVID-19 today at 8PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah was on Tuesday freed after eight months in detention after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farooq-abdullah-meets-son-omar-abdullah-in-jail-a-day-after-his-release-286320">Farooq Abdullah meets son Omar Abdullah in jail a day after his release</a>

A swarm of media personnel and supporters, many of them in masks, waited for him outside his residence after he was released.

The National Conference leader, who turned 50 on March 10, has been under detention since August 5, when the Centre announced the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and its bifurcation into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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The order revoking the PSA against him was issued by Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra. Abdullah was booked under the stringent act on February 5, hours before his six-month custody under preventive detention was to end. 
The government has revoked his detention with ?immediate effect?, the order stated.

Abdullah's mother was the first to arrive at the makeshift detention centre after news came in that her son was about to be released. He was kept at the state guesthouse Hari Nivas, just a few hundred metres from his official residence.

His father, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, was also charged under the PSA and released on March 13 after 221 days in detention. PDP leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti continues to be under detention.

On February 5, Omar Abdullah, who was junior foreign minister and commerce minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led Cabinet in 2000, was served with a three-page dossier that was challenged in the Supreme Court by his sister Sara Abdullah Pilot.

The Supreme Court last week asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to inform by this week if it was releasing him.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah told the counsel appearing for the Centre that Abdullah's sister's plea against his detention would be heard on merit if he was not released soon.

The petition, which may now become infructuous, could have come up for hearing on Wednesday or later this week.&nbsp;

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah was on Tuesday freed after eight months in detention after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah was on Tuesday freed after eight months in detention after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him. Also read: Farooq Abdullah meets son Omar Abdullah in jail a day after his release A swarm of media personnel and supporters, many of them in masks, waited for him outside his residence after he was released. The National Conference leader, who turned 50 on March 10, has been under detention since August 5, when the Centre announced the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and its bifurcation into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. × The order revoking the PSA against him was issued by Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra. Abdullah was booked under the stringent act on February 5, hours before his six-month custody under preventive detention was to end. The government has revoked his detention with ?immediate effect?, the order stated. Abdullah's mother was the first to arrive at the makeshift detention centre after news came in that her son was about to be released. He was kept at the state guesthouse Hari Nivas, just a few hundred metres from his official residence. His father, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, was also charged under the PSA and released on March 13 after 221 days in detention. PDP leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti continues to be under detention. On February 5, Omar Abdullah, who was junior foreign minister and commerce minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led Cabinet in 2000, was served with a three-page dossier that was challenged in the Supreme Court by his sister Sara Abdullah Pilot. The Supreme Court last week asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to inform by this week if it was releasing him. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah told the counsel appearing for the Centre that Abdullah's sister's plea against his detention would be heard on merit if he was not released soon. The petition, which may now become infructuous, could have come up for hearing on Wednesday or later this week.

Omar Abdullah freed after eight-month detention, PSA revoked

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it would reply to queries regarding the lockdown in the national capital through social media.

"Hi! Delhi. If you have any question on the #Lockdown, tweet your query with the hashtag #LockdownQuery between 5-6 PM today and we will answer it for you. #StayAtHomeSaveLives," the Delhi Police tweeted using it''s official handle.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had, on Sunday, announced a complete lockdown in the national capital till March 31 in order to control the spread of coronavirus.

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The same day, the Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC till March 31, banning protests and other gatherings.

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code bans assembly of four or more people at a place.

Delhi has reported 30 cases of COVID-19 so far.&nbsp;

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Additionally, Delhi Police has warned residents to strictly follow the lockdown. And more than 900 persons were prosecuted by them under various sections of IPC and DP Act for violating the lockdown on Monday.

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it would reply to queries regarding the lockdown in the national capital through social media. "Hi! Delhi. If you have any question on the #Lockdown, tweet your query with the hashtag #LockdownQuery between 5-6 PM today and we will answer it for you.

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it would reply to queries regarding the lockdown in the national capital through social media. "Hi! Delhi. If you have any question on the #Lockdown, tweet your query with the hashtag #LockdownQuery between 5-6 PM today and we will answer it for you. #StayAtHomeSaveLives," the Delhi Police tweeted using it''s official handle. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had, on Sunday, announced a complete lockdown in the national capital till March 31 in order to control the spread of coronavirus. Also read: Rajya Sabha election scheduled for March 26 postponed amid Covid-19 lockdown The same day, the Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC till March 31, banning protests and other gatherings. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code bans assembly of four or more people at a place. Delhi has reported 30 cases of COVID-19 so far. Also read: Impose curfew wherever necessary: Centre tells states Additionally, Delhi Police has warned residents to strictly follow the lockdown. And more than 900 persons were prosecuted by them under various sections of IPC and DP Act for violating the lockdown on Monday.

Coronavirus: Delhi Police to address queries regarding lockdown through social media

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that last date for the income tax return for the financial year 18-19 has been extended to June 30, 2020.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that last date for the income tax return for the financial year 18-19 has been extended to June 30, 2020. ''The last date for the income tax return for the financial year 18-19 is extended to June 30, 2020. For delayed payments interest rate has been reduced from 12% to 9%,'' she said. The finance minister also extended Aadhar-PAN linking date. ''Aadhar-PAN linking date and Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme (from April 1 to June 30, no additional 10 per cent payment),'' she said. ''Work is going on and we are very close to coming up with an economic package that will be announced sooner rather than later,'' she further said. The Finance Ministery also extended the last date for March, April, May 2020 GST returns and Composition returns to June 30th, 2020. ''For newly incorporated companies there is a requirement to file declaration for the commencement of business within 6 months of incorporation. Now we are giving them an additional time of 6 more months,'' Sitharaman added. She further said that debit cardholders who withdraw cash from any bank's ATM can do it free of charge for the next three months. There shall not be any minimum balance requirement fee (in bank accounts), she added.

Finance Minister announces slew of measures as country wages a war on coronavirus

G20 leaders will meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus crisis. The idea of the summit was discussed by Indian PM Modi with other G20 leaders like Australian PM Scott Morrison &amp; Chair of G20 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud.&nbsp;

The meet will happen from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Arabian Standard Time (AST) and before that on Wednesday G20 Sherpas will meet.&nbsp;

The Sherpa meet that will take place from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, AST. India will be represented by its G20 Sherpa Suresh Prabhu.

Speaking to WION last week, Suresh Prabhu said, "Our honourable Prime Minister has always taken a lead in dealing with global issues.&nbsp;

G20, the grouping, representing 86% of the global GDP is a forum that can play a leadership role. Coronavirus has become one of the most destabilising factors, economically, socially, politically all over the world. A situation like this must have prevailed during the 2nd-second world war, businesses are shutting down, people are apprehensive."

Other G20 member countries have lauded India's role at the grouping regarding the need for a summit via video conference on coronavirus outbreak.

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain asked about the initiative had said, "We expect a lot from India, India is going to be the chair of G20 in 2022. In the run-up to this big year, we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20."

PM Modi had also called for a SAARC video conference on the crisis which took place earlier this month. New Delhi announced a COVID emergency fund and said its rapid response teams are at the disposal of all SAARC countries.

All SAARC countries, barring Pakistan have announced contribution for SAARC COVID Fund. Total contribution by COVID SAARC Fund by India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Maldives &amp; Bhutan stands at $18.3 million.

G20 leaders will meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus crisis. The idea of the summit was discussed by Indian PM Modi with other G20 leaders like Australian PM Scott Morrison & Chair of G20 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud.

G20 leaders will meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus crisis. The idea of the summit was discussed by Indian PM Modi with other G20 leaders like Australian PM Scott Morrison & Chair of G20 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud. The meet will happen from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Arabian Standard Time (AST) and before that on Wednesday G20 Sherpas will meet. The Sherpa meet that will take place from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, AST. India will be represented by its G20 Sherpa Suresh Prabhu. Speaking to WION last week, Suresh Prabhu said, "Our honourable Prime Minister has always taken a lead in dealing with global issues. G20, the grouping, representing 86% of the global GDP is a forum that can play a leadership role. Coronavirus has become one of the most destabilising factors, economically, socially, politically all over the world. A situation like this must have prevailed during the 2nd-second world war, businesses are shutting down, people are apprehensive." Other G20 member countries have lauded India's role at the grouping regarding the need for a summit via video conference on coronavirus outbreak. French envoy Emmanuel Lenain asked about the initiative had said, "We expect a lot from India, India is going to be the chair of G20 in 2022. In the run-up to this big year, we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20." PM Modi had also called for a SAARC video conference on the crisis which took place earlier this month. New Delhi announced a COVID emergency fund and said its rapid response teams are at the disposal of all SAARC countries. All SAARC countries, barring Pakistan have announced contribution for SAARC COVID Fund. Total contribution by COVID SAARC Fund by India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Maldives & Bhutan stands at $18.3 million.

Emergency G20 summit on Covid-19 on Thursday via video conference

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah’s eight-month detention ended on Tuesday after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him.

The National Conference leader, who turned 50 on March 10, has been under detention since August 5, when the Centre announced the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 and its bifurcation into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The order revoking the PSA against him was issued by Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra. Abdullah was booked under the stringent act on February 5, hours before his six-month custody under preventive detention was to end.

The government has revoked his detention with immediate effect, the order stated.

Abdullah’s mother was the first to arrive at the makeshift detention centre after news came in that her son was about to be released. He was kept at the state guesthouse Hari Nivas, just a few hundred metres from his official residence.

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His father, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, was also charged under the PSA and released on March 13 after 221 days in detention. PDP leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti continues to be under detention.

On February 5, Omar Abdullah, who was junior foreign minister and commerce minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led Cabinet in 2000, was served with a three-page dossier that was challenged in the Supreme Court by his sister Sara Abdullah Pilot.

The Supreme Court last week asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to inform by this week if it was releasing him.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah told the counsel appearing for the Centre that Abdullah’s sister’s plea against his detention would be heard on merit if he was not released soon.

The petition, which may now become infructuous, could have come up for hearing on Wednesday or later this week.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah’s eight-month detention ended on Tuesday after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah’s eight-month detention ended on Tuesday after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him. The National Conference leader, who turned 50 on March 10, has been under detention since August 5, when the Centre announced the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 and its bifurcation into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The order revoking the PSA against him was issued by Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra. Abdullah was booked under the stringent act on February 5, hours before his six-month custody under preventive detention was to end. The government has revoked his detention with immediate effect, the order stated. Abdullah’s mother was the first to arrive at the makeshift detention centre after news came in that her son was about to be released. He was kept at the state guesthouse Hari Nivas, just a few hundred metres from his official residence. Had lunch with my mum & dad for the first time in almost 8 months. I can’t remember a better meal even though I’ve been in a bit of a daze & don’t remember what I ate ☺️ pic.twitter.com/W4duuhCVjI — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) March 24, 2020 × His father, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, was also charged under the PSA and released on March 13 after 221 days in detention. PDP leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti continues to be under detention. On February 5, Omar Abdullah, who was junior foreign minister and commerce minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led Cabinet in 2000, was served with a three-page dossier that was challenged in the Supreme Court by his sister Sara Abdullah Pilot. The Supreme Court last week asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to inform by this week if it was releasing him. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah told the counsel appearing for the Centre that Abdullah’s sister’s plea against his detention would be heard on merit if he was not released soon. The petition, which may now become infructuous, could have come up for hearing on Wednesday or later this week.

Omar Abdullah released after 8 months in detention, PSA charges revoked

The government of India on Tuesday has asked states to impose curfew wherever necessary as people continue to venture out despite coronavirus lockdown order.

Multiple new positive cases have been reported from various parts of the country. As Maharashtra remains the worst-affected in India, section 144 has been imposed in the state from Monday.

The number of positive cases in India jumps to 509 and the death toll stands at 10, the lockdown comes into effect in 32 states and Union Territories in the country.&nbsp;

Over 1.5 billion people have been asked to stay at home as governments across the world tackle the World Health Organisation recognised 'pandemic'.&nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, as many as 30 states/UTs have been placed under complete lockdown.

The Centre has also decided to restrict all domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country on a massive scale that has never been witnessed by the country.

All domestic flights from midnight on March 24 have been cancelled. However, these restrictions will not apply to cargo flights.

The government of India on Tuesday has asked states to impose curfew wherever necessary as people continue to venture out despite coronavirus lockdown order. Multiple new positive cases have been reported from various parts of the country.

The government of India on Tuesday has asked states to impose curfew wherever necessary as people continue to venture out despite coronavirus lockdown order. Multiple new positive cases have been reported from various parts of the country. As Maharashtra remains the worst-affected in India, section 144 has been imposed in the state from Monday. The number of positive cases in India jumps to 509 and the death toll stands at 10, the lockdown comes into effect in 32 states and Union Territories in the country. Over 1.5 billion people have been asked to stay at home as governments across the world tackle the World Health Organisation recognised 'pandemic'. The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally. Meanwhile, as many as 30 states/UTs have been placed under complete lockdown. The Centre has also decided to restrict all domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country on a massive scale that has never been witnessed by the country. All domestic flights from midnight on March 24 have been cancelled. However, these restrictions will not apply to cargo flights.

Impose curfew wherever necessary: Centre tells states

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/65-year-old-coronavirus-positive-patient-passes-away-in-mumbai-288190" hreflang="en">65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passes away in Mumbai&nbsp;</a>

Exercise fanatics say their need to pump iron is worth the risk, and the gyms' owners keep opening up despite facing police action, meaning the dumbbells carry on being lifted and the treadmills stay turning.

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In one cramped gym in a crowded Delhi backstreet, around 20 people are waiting for a turn on one of the 10 machines.

"There is fear because every action or government circular comes down to how good the police are," says the owner, who gives only his first name, Rajeev. "It is also a matter of our livelihood."

Rajeev says that shortly after he opened his gym in 2016, the government cancelled more than 80 percent of bank notes to counter the black economy. That badly hit businesses, as did a new national sales tax introduced in 2018.

"So we have been under the hammer and now cannot afford to shut down," he said.

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Authorities have been cracking down on the gyms, with police in Delhi arresting two owners on Sunday for illegally operating. Four criminal cases were also filed against gyms elsewhere in the capital, police said.&nbsp;

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India, which has reported 10 deaths from around 500 virus cases, staged a one day curfew on Sunday to test its pandemic defences. Authorities then ordered drastic new restrictions on movement.

In between barking out orders to his sweat-soaked members and staff, Rajeev tells how he believes bodybuilders can fight the virus with strong immunity and that India's climate will help.

"India is a very hot country so when the temperature rises and I have learned that temperatures between 25-26 degrees centigrade can destroy this virus," says Singh, highlighting a widely held belief in the country of 1.3 billion people.

The World Health Organization has said there is no proof that heat kills the coronavirus.&nbsp;

"I have taken action, there is sanitiser. If your immunity level is very strong then you can fight this virus," Rajeev insists.

While schools, colleges, swimming pools are closed, and top sporting events like the Indian Premier League cricket are suspended, dozens of gyms are operating across Delhi.

India has a booming bodybuilding culture and for many, extra hours are needed to burn off unwanted fat, no matter the risks.

"I am 13 kilos overweight and I'm doing a 50-day challenge," one 27-year-old university researcher told AFP as he wiped off sweat after a 20 minute run on a treadmill.

"Everyday I go to my room, I ignore the fact that there is coronavirus and keep on motivating myself that I have to go to the gym," he said.

"This virus is secondary -- if I am healthy then I can kill the virus," he said, adding he would keep coming to the gym despite the threat of police action if caught.

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers.

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers. Also read: 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passes away in Mumbai Exercise fanatics say their need to pump iron is worth the risk, and the gyms' owners keep opening up despite facing police action, meaning the dumbbells carry on being lifted and the treadmills stay turning. Also read: Rajya Sabha election scheduled for March 26 postponed amid Covid-19 lockdown In one cramped gym in a crowded Delhi backstreet, around 20 people are waiting for a turn on one of the 10 machines. "There is fear because every action or government circular comes down to how good the police are," says the owner, who gives only his first name, Rajeev. "It is also a matter of our livelihood." Rajeev says that shortly after he opened his gym in 2016, the government cancelled more than 80 percent of bank notes to counter the black economy. That badly hit businesses, as did a new national sales tax introduced in 2018. "So we have been under the hammer and now cannot afford to shut down," he said. × Authorities have been cracking down on the gyms, with police in Delhi arresting two owners on Sunday for illegally operating. Four criminal cases were also filed against gyms elsewhere in the capital, police said. - Heat treatment - India, which has reported 10 deaths from around 500 virus cases, staged a one day curfew on Sunday to test its pandemic defences. Authorities then ordered drastic new restrictions on movement. In between barking out orders to his sweat-soaked members and staff, Rajeev tells how he believes bodybuilders can fight the virus with strong immunity and that India's climate will help. "India is a very hot country so when the temperature rises and I have learned that temperatures between 25-26 degrees centigrade can destroy this virus," says Singh, highlighting a widely held belief in the country of 1.3 billion people. The World Health Organization has said there is no proof that heat kills the coronavirus. "I have taken action, there is sanitiser. If your immunity level is very strong then you can fight this virus," Rajeev insists. While schools, colleges, swimming pools are closed, and top sporting events like the Indian Premier League cricket are suspended, dozens of gyms are operating across Delhi. India has a booming bodybuilding culture and for many, extra hours are needed to burn off unwanted fat, no matter the risks. "I am 13 kilos overweight and I'm doing a 50-day challenge," one 27-year-old university researcher told AFP as he wiped off sweat after a 20 minute run on a treadmill. "Everyday I go to my room, I ignore the fact that there is coronavirus and keep on motivating myself that I have to go to the gym," he said. "This virus is secondary -- if I am healthy then I can kill the virus," he said, adding he would keep coming to the gym despite the threat of police action if caught.

Coronavirus: Delhi's rebel gym goers risk virus to pump iron

The government of India has decided to cover Covid-19 treatment of in private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat — the central government’s health insurance scheme for the deprived.

According to the National Health Authority (NHA) all Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries will be included in the scheme.

According to health ministry data, there are 492 confirmed cases in the country at present; this number has been rising continuously.

Currently, the Ayushman-PMJAY scheme, which does not deal with preventive healthcare cover, offers hospitalisation packages for intensive care units, high-dependency units and normal wards.&nbsp;

There’s no provision for isolation wards under the universal health assurance scheme, which caters to underprivileged citizens with an annual cover of Rs 5 lakh per family.&nbsp;

Since isolation wards, a necessity for patients infected with the virus will be like private wards, the cost, to be borne by PMJAY, will be significantly higher.

Over 1.5 billion people have been asked to stay at home as governments across the world tackle the World Health Organisation recognised 'pandemic'.&nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally.&nbsp;

The government of India has decided to cover Covid-19 treatment of in private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat — the central government’s health insurance scheme for the deprived.

The government of India has decided to cover Covid-19 treatment of in private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat — the central government’s health insurance scheme for the deprived. According to the National Health Authority (NHA) all Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries will be included in the scheme. According to health ministry data, there are 492 confirmed cases in the country at present; this number has been rising continuously. Currently, the Ayushman-PMJAY scheme, which does not deal with preventive healthcare cover, offers hospitalisation packages for intensive care units, high-dependency units and normal wards. There’s no provision for isolation wards under the universal health assurance scheme, which caters to underprivileged citizens with an annual cover of Rs 5 lakh per family. Since isolation wards, a necessity for patients infected with the virus will be like private wards, the cost, to be borne by PMJAY, will be significantly higher. Over 1.5 billion people have been asked to stay at home as governments across the world tackle the World Health Organisation recognised 'pandemic'. The deadly coronavirus has claimed 16,524 lives and infected 379,080 people globally.

Ayushman Bharat to cover coronavirus treatment as number of cases rise in India

A 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passed away in Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;

The deceased returned from UAE to Ahmedabad on March 15th and went to Mumbai on March 20th. After complaints of high blood pressure and diabetes, he was admitted to&nbsp;Kasturba hospital on March 23rd and died on the same evening in the hospital.&nbsp;

He was tested positive for COVID-19 before his death.&nbsp;

This is the third death in Mumbai and 10th in India.

The total number of positive Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has risen to 101 including three new cases in Pune and one in Satara, the state health department said.

A 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passed away in Mumbai on Monday. The deceased returned from UAE to Ahmedabad on March 15th and went to Mumbai on March 20th.

A 65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passed away in Mumbai on Monday. The deceased returned from UAE to Ahmedabad on March 15th and went to Mumbai on March 20th. After complaints of high blood pressure and diabetes, he was admitted to Kasturba hospital on March 23rd and died on the same evening in the hospital. He was tested positive for COVID-19 before his death. This is the third death in Mumbai and 10th in India. The total number of positive Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has risen to 101 including three new cases in Pune and one in Satara, the state health department said.

65-year-old coronavirus positive patient passes away in Mumbai 

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