As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19.

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"Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated.

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The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF.

Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.&nbsp;

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive.

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated. Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including 1 recovered and 1 death: CRPF pic.twitter.com/II5a8aic29 — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020 × The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF. Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

68 more CRPF personnel test positive for COVID-19, overall total at 127

In the first case of coronavirus affecting military personnel, a soldier from Leh is reported to have been infected by the virus. He was on leave from February 25 to March 1. The soldier's father had returned from a pilgrimage in Iran.

Indian Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday.

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown.

“Even during the 30-year war, during the tenure of the Rajapaksa government, we did not take any decision to lockdown cities or the country," the Sri Lankan President said.

"We managed to defeat LTTE terrorism unlike other countries in the world. Other countries may have the best medical facilities but we managed to cure infected people with our efforts," Gotabaya Rajapaksa added.

Meanwhile, in Colombo, the municipal corporation decided to close all parks including sports fields, libraries and other public places for the next two weeks.

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The government extended the validity period of visas for foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka. The Lankan government said the validity period of all types of Visas would be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from March 14 to April 20.

According to reports, one of the confirmed cases of coronavirus also includes an Army officer with travel history to Italy.

The country's prison department ordered that visitors wouldn't be allowed to meet prison inmates in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. Also Read: Coronavirus confirmed cases surge to 237 in Pakistan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 43 in the country with nine more testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. Also Read: Coronavirus confirmed cases surge to 237 in Pakistan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said there was no need for a lockdown. “Even during the 30-year war, during the tenure of the Rajapaksa government, we did not take any decision to lockdown cities or the country," the Sri Lankan President said. "We managed to defeat LTTE terrorism unlike other countries in the world. Other countries may have the best medical facilities but we managed to cure infected people with our efforts," Gotabaya Rajapaksa added. Meanwhile, in Colombo, the municipal corporation decided to close all parks including sports fields, libraries and other public places for the next two weeks. Also Read: Aung San Suu Kyi claims Myanmar has zero coronavirus The government extended the validity period of visas for foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka. The Lankan government said the validity period of all types of Visas would be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from March 14 to April 20. According to reports, one of the confirmed cases of coronavirus also includes an Army officer with travel history to Italy. The country's prison department ordered that visitors wouldn't be allowed to meet prison inmates in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases climb to 43 in Sri Lanka; no lockdown, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Indian army is taking suitable measures to curb the spread of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-embassy-in-italy-says-its-assisting-more-than-300-indian-students-in-rome-287097">coronavirus</a> after it confirmed the first case of the virus among the ranks.

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A 34-year-old soldier in Leh has been confirmed the first case of infection in the army and got it from his father who was tested positive for the coronavirus. The soldier was quarantined on March 7 and detected to be positive on March 16 was isolated at the same Hospital.

Sources say the soldier "was helping his family during the quarantine period and was staying at Chuchot village."

His father had returned from Iran after pilgrimage on February 27. The father reported positive for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-chair-saudi-arabia-accepts-pm-modis-call-for-meet-via-video-conference-over-coronavirus-287105">COVID-19</a> on March 6 and was isolated at Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital, Leh. The soldier's sister, wife and two children have also been quarantined.

The Indian Army has put in place measures like postponing of courses from coming Monday, however, the courses which are already in progress will continue with precautions. Non-essential training conferences have also been cancelled.

The National Defence College will remain closed until March 31 with recruitment drives postponed by a month.

An advisory has been issued to all military staff to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible which includes festival celebrations as well as visits to shopping malls and movie theatres.

The Indian Navy has also issued health advisories to all naval ships moving in international waters. Earlier, the Navy had deferred Milan - the largest ever multi-country wargame involving 30 nations.

The Indian army is taking suitable measures to curb the spread of coronavirus after it confirmed the first case of the virus among the ranks. Also Read: COVID-19 positive cases in India jumps to 147 A 34-year-old soldier in Leh has been confirmed the first case of infection in the army and got it from his father who was tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Indian army is taking suitable measures to curb the spread of coronavirus after it confirmed the first case of the virus among the ranks. Also Read: COVID-19 positive cases in India jumps to 147 A 34-year-old soldier in Leh has been confirmed the first case of infection in the army and got it from his father who was tested positive for the coronavirus. The soldier was quarantined on March 7 and detected to be positive on March 16 was isolated at the same Hospital. Sources say the soldier "was helping his family during the quarantine period and was staying at Chuchot village." His father had returned from Iran after pilgrimage on February 27. The father reported positive for COVID-19 on March 6 and was isolated at Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital, Leh. The soldier's sister, wife and two children have also been quarantined. The Indian Army has put in place measures like postponing of courses from coming Monday, however, the courses which are already in progress will continue with precautions. Non-essential training conferences have also been cancelled. The National Defence College will remain closed until March 31 with recruitment drives postponed by a month. An advisory has been issued to all military staff to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible which includes festival celebrations as well as visits to shopping malls and movie theatres. The Indian Navy has also issued health advisories to all naval ships moving in international waters. Earlier, the Navy had deferred Milan - the largest ever multi-country wargame involving 30 nations.

First coronavirus case reported in Indian Army