In what could be termed a "Christmas present" for the BMC, Asia`s largest slum Dharavi notched zero cases on Friday — first time since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in the congested settlement on April 1, health officials said. 
 
At one point, it ranked as the worst hotspot and the most worrisome for the health authorities, but Dharavi now has a mere 12 active cases currently under treatment in local hospitals.

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"We salute the people of Dharavi for their full cooperation, following the BMC`s SOPs and other health guidelines that has helped immensely," an elated BMC Municipal Commissioner I.S. Chahal told IANS. 
 
"This is a major progress and achievement since the first case and death was reported from Dharavi on April 1. All our efforts to control the pandemic here have yielded fruitful results. Nevertheless, our vigil continues," said a local BMC Ward official, requesting anonymity.

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Till date, Dharavi has notched a total 3,788 cases, — compared with Mumbai's 289,800 — and just 12 active cases vis-a-vis the city`s current total of 20,128. 
 
After a quiet entry into Dharavi on April 1, the locality attracted national and even global attention as cases continued to soar in April-May-June, posing a huge challenge for the BMC and the Maharashtra government. 
 
As the state and civic administrations girdled their loins to tackle the COVID-19 onslaught by implementing the `Dharavi Model`, it yielded rich dividends and by the third week of June, the 2.25 square km neighbourhood was already off the `Corona critical` list.

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As Dharavi`s success spread cheer, the World Health Organisation, the World Bank, and the Centre praised the successful efforts while the Philippines announced that it would implement a similar model to control the contagion in the less affluent districts of Manila. 
 
At that time, a pleased Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray proudly observed that "Dharavi has now emerged as a global role-model in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic". 
 
For the area housing nearly a million souls living or working in the heart of south-central Mumbai, the BMC had deployed the 4-Ts strategy — Tracing, Tracking, Testing and Treating — to combat the scourge. 
 
Later, it followed up by an innovative `Chase The Virus` initiative in which for every single patient detected, 15 of his/her close contacts were also quarantined. 
 
Other precautionary measures included medicines distributed to all the frontline health care and health security workers, opening a fully-equipped new institutional quarantine facility, senior citizens shifted to various BMC-run hospitals for treatment and door-to-door health checks. 
 
With sterling results in its cap, the BMC started withdrawing from Dharavi, scaling or shutting down the facilities here by June-end, and the local businesses slowly started coming back to life and started limping back towards normalcy by August-September. 
 
Meanwhile, the rest of Maharashtra continued to cause worries with a total of 19,13,382 total cases till date, including 3,431 added on Friday, and the state death increased by 71 to touch 49,129 — both figures highest in the country.

In what could be termed a "Christmas present" for the BMC, Asia`s largest slum Dharavi notched zero cases on Friday — first time since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in the congested settlement on April 1, health officials said.

In what could be termed a "Christmas present" for the BMC, Asia`s largest slum Dharavi notched zero cases on Friday — first time since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in the congested settlement on April 1, health officials said. At one point, it ranked as the worst hotspot and the most worrisome for the health authorities, but Dharavi now has a mere 12 active cases currently under treatment in local hospitals. Also read| India reports 23,068 new coronavirus cases, 336 deaths in last 24 hours "We salute the people of Dharavi for their full cooperation, following the BMC`s SOPs and other health guidelines that has helped immensely," an elated BMC Municipal Commissioner I.S. Chahal told IANS. "This is a major progress and achievement since the first case and death was reported from Dharavi on April 1. All our efforts to control the pandemic here have yielded fruitful results. Nevertheless, our vigil continues," said a local BMC Ward official, requesting anonymity. Also read| PM Narendra Modi releases over Rs 18,000 crore for around 9 crore farmers Till date, Dharavi has notched a total 3,788 cases, — compared with Mumbai's 289,800 — and just 12 active cases vis-a-vis the city`s current total of 20,128. After a quiet entry into Dharavi on April 1, the locality attracted national and even global attention as cases continued to soar in April-May-June, posing a huge challenge for the BMC and the Maharashtra government. As the state and civic administrations girdled their loins to tackle the COVID-19 onslaught by implementing the `Dharavi Model`, it yielded rich dividends and by the third week of June, the 2.25 square km neighbourhood was already off the `Corona critical` list. Also read| Amid second nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India hands over 20,000 RT-PCR kits to tackle pandemic As Dharavi`s success spread cheer, the World Health Organisation, the World Bank, and the Centre praised the successful efforts while the Philippines announced that it would implement a similar model to control the contagion in the less affluent districts of Manila. At that time, a pleased Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray proudly observed that "Dharavi has now emerged as a global role-model in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic". For the area housing nearly a million souls living or working in the heart of south-central Mumbai, the BMC had deployed the 4-Ts strategy — Tracing, Tracking, Testing and Treating — to combat the scourge. Later, it followed up by an innovative `Chase The Virus` initiative in which for every single patient detected, 15 of his/her close contacts were also quarantined. Other precautionary measures included medicines distributed to all the frontline health care and health security workers, opening a fully-equipped new institutional quarantine facility, senior citizens shifted to various BMC-run hospitals for treatment and door-to-door health checks. With sterling results in its cap, the BMC started withdrawing from Dharavi, scaling or shutting down the facilities here by June-end, and the local businesses slowly started coming back to life and started limping back towards normalcy by August-September. Meanwhile, the rest of Maharashtra continued to cause worries with a total of 19,13,382 total cases till date, including 3,431 added on Friday, and the state death increased by 71 to touch 49,129 — both figures highest in the country.

On Christmas, Mumbai's Dharavi records zero coronavirus cases

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-asks-ncr-states-to-hold-meeting-to-consider-a-common-policy-for-interstate-travel-303272">coronavirus </a>in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557.

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Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state. Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 23 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the area to 1872. The death toll in Dharavi as risen to 71.

In Uttarakhand, 60 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,145, the state health department said.

Meanwhile, India's north-east state Manipur recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 121 with 83 active cases.

Chandigarh health department said the number of coronavirus cases stands at 302 with five deaths.

In Andhra Pradesh, 98 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,377. Three people died due to the virus in the state taking the death toll to 71

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557. Also Read: 9,304 new COVID-19 cases and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state.

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557. Also Read: 9,304 new COVID-19 cases and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state. Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 23 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the area to 1872. The death toll in Dharavi as risen to 71. In Uttarakhand, 60 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,145, the state health department said. Meanwhile, India's north-east state Manipur recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 121 with 83 active cases. Chandigarh health department said the number of coronavirus cases stands at 302 with five deaths. In Andhra Pradesh, 98 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,377. Three people died due to the virus in the state taking the death toll to 71

COVID-19: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 cases; death toll rises to 71

Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-has-left-lockdown-behind-will-get-our-growth-back-says-pm-modi-302546">coronavirus</a> cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71.

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The Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday that 348 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state with total death toll climbing to 223.

The Uttar Pradesh government said 119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers tested positive for coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government allowed markets to open after the lockdown which had come into effect on March 25.

"The number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for coronavirus patients," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said, while adding, "there are total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi out of which 210 are vacant."

"If a hospital refuses to provide a bed even when our app shows beds are available in that hospital, then a person can call on 1031. Our special secretary will take an action immediately and contact the hospital authorities," the Delhi chief minister assured residents during a video call.

Uttarakhand reported 41 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state rising to 999. The death toll due to coronavirus in the state has climbed to seven.

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Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71. Also Read: India's COVID-19 fatality rate at 2.

Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71. Also Read: India's COVID-19 fatality rate at 2.82%, ICMR conducting 1.2 lakh tests daily The Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday that 348 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state with total death toll climbing to 223. The Uttar Pradesh government said 119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers tested positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Delhi government allowed markets to open after the lockdown which had come into effect on March 25. "The number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for coronavirus patients," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said, while adding, "there are total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi out of which 210 are vacant." "If a hospital refuses to provide a bed even when our app shows beds are available in that hospital, then a person can call on 1031. Our special secretary will take an action immediately and contact the hospital authorities," the Delhi chief minister assured residents during a video call. Uttarakhand reported 41 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state rising to 999. The death toll due to coronavirus in the state has climbed to seven.

Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reports 25 COVID-19 cases; markets open in Delhi

Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Monday reported 57 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/4213-new-coronavirus-cases-in-india-1559-recoveries-in-last-24-hours-government-297997">coronavirus </a>cases with the total number of cases rising to 916 cases.

29 people have died due to the virus in the slum area.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray during his video conference with PM Modi said that, "Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also."

"I've read Wuhan is witnessing a second wave of cases, even the WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously," the Maharashtra chief minister added.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel during the video conference with India's Prime Minister PM Modi said: "State governments should get the right to make decisions on handling of economic activities within their states. They should also get the responsibility to declare Red, Green and Orange Zones."

Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh reached&nbsp;3,785 with 171 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The state health department said 1,747 patients have recovered while 221 have died to the infection.

In Tamil Nadu, 798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The state has reported 8,002 which includes 5,895 active cases. Fifty-three people have died due the virus.

Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Monday reported 57 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 916 cases. 29 people have died due to the virus in the slum area.

Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Monday reported 57 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 916 cases. 29 people have died due to the virus in the slum area. Also Read: Fight against coronavirus has to be more focused now: PM Modi to CMs Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray during his video conference with PM Modi said that, "Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also." "I've read Wuhan is witnessing a second wave of cases, even the WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously," the Maharashtra chief minister added. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel during the video conference with India's Prime Minister PM Modi said: "State governments should get the right to make decisions on handling of economic activities within their states. They should also get the responsibility to declare Red, Green and Orange Zones." Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh reached 3,785 with 171 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The state health department said 1,747 patients have recovered while 221 have died to the infection. In Tamil Nadu, 798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The state has reported 8,002 which includes 5,895 active cases. Fifty-three people have died due the virus.

Mumbai's Dharavi slum reports 57 new coronavirus cases; 916 total cases

Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/decided-to-extend-curfew-in-state-by-two-more-weeks-punjab-cm-amarinder-singh-295587">coronavirus </a>cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday.

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There were no deaths reported in the area today.

Three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Mahim and no new cases have been reported in Dadar, Mumbai's municipal authorities said.

Meanwhile, the Punjab health department said 33 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours including eight from SAS Nagar and eleven in Ludhiana.

The number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 375 in Punjab. At least 104 patients have been cured in the state with 19 deaths reported.

In Bihar, nine more COVID-19 cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 392 in the state.&nbsp;

In Assam, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers tested positive for coronavirus, state authorities said, while declaring that 37 persons have been infected so far with the virus.

As the virus footprint continued to grow the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said: "There will be relaxations in the green zone and the orange zone where stand-alone shops of essential items will remain open from Monday."

"There will be no relaxation for containment areas," the West Bengal chief minister added.&nbsp;

 
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Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday. Also Read: 1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India There were no deaths reported in the area today.

Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday. Also Read: 1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India There were no deaths reported in the area today. Three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Mahim and no new cases have been reported in Dadar, Mumbai's municipal authorities said. Meanwhile, the Punjab health department said 33 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours including eight from SAS Nagar and eleven in Ludhiana. The number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 375 in Punjab. At least 104 patients have been cured in the state with 19 deaths reported. In Bihar, nine more COVID-19 cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 392 in the state. In Assam, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers tested positive for coronavirus, state authorities said, while declaring that 37 persons have been infected so far with the virus. As the virus footprint continued to grow the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said: "There will be relaxations in the green zone and the orange zone where stand-alone shops of essential items will remain open from Monday." "There will be no relaxation for containment areas," the West Bengal chief minister added.

Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 14 new COVID-19 cases

Dharavi slum area in Mumbai reported 13 new cases <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-policeman-dies-due-to-covid-19-in-mumbai-ranchi-border-to-be-sealed-says-jharkhand-cm-295128">coronavirus</a> cases in the last 24 hours.

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The number of cases in the city's biggest slum area has now gone up to 288 with 14 people dead due to the virus.

The death toll in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district rose to five after a 57-year-old man who had tested positive for coronavirus passed away on Monday.&nbsp;

In Jammu and Kashmir, the death toll in the union territory stood at seven after 546 positive cases were reported in all, including 375 active cases. There were 58 cases in Jammu and 488 in Kashmir.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the state government has started listing students and labourers who are stranded in other states amid the lockdown.&nbsp;

Haryana today reported five new coronavirus cases taking total number of coronavirus cases to 301. There have been five deaths due to the virus, the state health department said.

In Tamil Nadu, 52 new COVID-19 cases were reported today taking the total number of cases to 1,937 in the state.

In Chandigarh, four new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of positive cases to 40.

Dharavi slum area in Mumbai reported 13 new cases coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Bihar records 14 more cases, containment zones drop in Mumbai The number of cases in the city's biggest slum area has now gone up to 288 with 14 people dead due to the virus.

Dharavi slum area in Mumbai reported 13 new cases coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Bihar records 14 more cases, containment zones drop in Mumbai The number of cases in the city's biggest slum area has now gone up to 288 with 14 people dead due to the virus. The death toll in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district rose to five after a 57-year-old man who had tested positive for coronavirus passed away on Monday. In Jammu and Kashmir, the death toll in the union territory stood at seven after 546 positive cases were reported in all, including 375 active cases. There were 58 cases in Jammu and 488 in Kashmir. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the state government has started listing students and labourers who are stranded in other states amid the lockdown. Haryana today reported five new coronavirus cases taking total number of coronavirus cases to 301. There have been five deaths due to the virus, the state health department said. In Tamil Nadu, 52 new COVID-19 cases were reported today taking the total number of cases to 1,937 in the state. In Chandigarh, four new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of positive cases to 40.

13 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai's Dharavi slum area; 14 dead

'Mission Dharavi': Virus battleground in India's biggest slum

The total number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-rapid-testing-paused-due-to-issues-with-chinese-kits-293997">coronavirus</a> cases in India has risen to 20, 471 with 15,859 active cases, the health ministry said today.

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The number of deaths due to the virus has risen to 652 with 1,486 new cases in the last 24 hours and 49 deaths, the ministry said.

Mumbai on Wednesday reported nine more coronavirus cases in Dharavi with the number of cases rising to 189 in the city's slum area.

Twelve people have died due to COVID-19 in Dharavi which has greatly worried health workers in Maharashtra state which has seen the largest coronavirus cases in India.

In Tamil Nadu, thirty-three more people have tested positive for coronavirus taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 1,629. Eighteen people have died due to the virus in the state.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 11 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with the number of cases rising to 437 of which 127 are active cases.

Bihar on Wednesday reported five more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 141.

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh state health department reported no new case of COVID-19 infection&nbsp;today.

 
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The total number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 20, 471 with 15,859 active cases, the health ministry said today. Also Read: Ordinance brought in to protect health workers from being attacked, says Javadekar The number of deaths due to the virus has risen to 652 with 1,486 new cases in the last 24 hours and 49 deaths, the ministry said.

The total number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 20, 471 with 15,859 active cases, the health ministry said today. Also Read: Ordinance brought in to protect health workers from being attacked, says Javadekar The number of deaths due to the virus has risen to 652 with 1,486 new cases in the last 24 hours and 49 deaths, the ministry said. Mumbai on Wednesday reported nine more coronavirus cases in Dharavi with the number of cases rising to 189 in the city's slum area. Twelve people have died due to COVID-19 in Dharavi which has greatly worried health workers in Maharashtra state which has seen the largest coronavirus cases in India. In Tamil Nadu, thirty-three more people have tested positive for coronavirus taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 1,629. Eighteen people have died due to the virus in the state. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 11 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with the number of cases rising to 437 of which 127 are active cases. Bihar on Wednesday reported five more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 141. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh state health department reported no new case of COVID-19 infection today.

Confirmed coronavirus cases cross 20,000 in India; 652 dead

Life under coronavirus-enforced lockdown in massive Dharavi slum

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-earmarks-170-covid-19-hotspot-districts-207-potential-ones-292791">coronavirus </a>cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267.

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In Mumbai which has been badly hit with the COVID-19 epidemic, two family members of an officer posted at Byculla fire station tested positive for coronavirus.

In Pune, a 65-year-old woman who had tested positive for coronavirus died on Wednesday night taking the death toll due to the virus at 44.

Maharashtra has been the hardest hit due to the coronavirus. In Mumbai's Dharavi slum area eleven more coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases in the area to 71, BMC officials informed.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka's minority welfare, waqf &amp; hajj department announced that no public shall be allowed to perform congregational prayers in mosques across the state during Ramzan due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267. Also Read: Also Read: At least 72 families in Delhi quarantined after pizza delivery boy tests positive In Mumbai which has been badly hit with the COVID-19 epidemic, two family members of an officer posted at Byculla fire station tested positive for coronavirus. In Pune, a 65-year-old woman who had tested positive for coronavirus died on Wednesday night taking the death toll due to the virus at 44. Maharashtra has been the hardest hit due to the coronavirus. In Mumbai's Dharavi slum area eleven more coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases in the area to 71, BMC officials informed. Meanwhile, the Karnataka's minority welfare, waqf & hajj department announced that no public shall be allowed to perform congregational prayers in mosques across the state during Ramzan due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eleven more coronavirus cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi; confirmed cases rise to 71

The Rajasthan government said it has made face masks for people mandatory&nbsp;in the urban areas as the coronavirus pandemic grips the state.

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In Maharashtra which has been hit the hardest due to the virus, the Mumbai administration has converted the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli into a "quarantine facility".

The Maharashtra government said three new cases of coronavirus has been detected in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/70-year-old-woman-passes-away-due-to-coronavirus-in-mumbais-dharavi-slum-291573"> Dharavi </a>slum area which is reportedly Asia's biggest slum area. A 70-year-old woman from the area had died due to COVID-19 earlier. The state administration said the total number of positive cases have risen to 17 which includes three people who have died due to the virus.

The state government said that fourteen out of total 25 coronavirus patients in Sangli have now recovered completely and have been discharged with eleven patients stable and recovering.

In Madhya Pradesh, the number of coronavirus cases reached 397 which including 24 deaths. Indore has reported the maximum number of cases with 221, followed by Indore which has registered 98 cases.

Meanwhile, chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the state government has begun integrating allopathy and Ayurveda to treat coronavirus patients. 
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The Rajasthan government said it has made face masks for people mandatory in the urban areas as the coronavirus pandemic grips the state. Also Read: 16,000 foreigners leave India amid coronavirus crisis In Maharashtra which has been hit the hardest due to the virus, the Mumbai administration has converted the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli into a "quarantine facility".

The Rajasthan government said it has made face masks for people mandatory in the urban areas as the coronavirus pandemic grips the state. Also Read: 16,000 foreigners leave India amid coronavirus crisis In Maharashtra which has been hit the hardest due to the virus, the Mumbai administration has converted the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli into a "quarantine facility". The Maharashtra government said three new cases of coronavirus has been detected in the Dharavi slum area which is reportedly Asia's biggest slum area. A 70-year-old woman from the area had died due to COVID-19 earlier. The state administration said the total number of positive cases have risen to 17 which includes three people who have died due to the virus. The state government said that fourteen out of total 25 coronavirus patients in Sangli have now recovered completely and have been discharged with eleven patients stable and recovering. In Madhya Pradesh, the number of coronavirus cases reached 397 which including 24 deaths. Indore has reported the maximum number of cases with 221, followed by Indore which has registered 98 cases. Meanwhile, chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the state government has begun integrating allopathy and Ayurveda to treat coronavirus patients. (ANI inputs)

Wearing masks mandatory in urban areas: Rajasthan government

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 24 more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-defends-who-after-trump-coronavirus-jibe-291459">COVID-19 </a>positive cases were reported in Kashmir with the total in the state climbing to 184.&nbsp;

"Thirty-two patients are from Jammu and 152 patients are from Kashmir," &nbsp;Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary said,

A 70-year-old woman who tested positive for coronavirus from Dharavi in Mumbai passed away on Thursday.

Meanwhile, police officials said four areas in Dehradun, two areas in Haridwar and one in Nainital have been sealed in Uttarakhand after COVID-19 cases were found.

Kerala DGP Loknath Behera today inaugurated a "disinfectant bus" in Trivandrum amid coronavirus crisis.&nbsp;

"This vehicle will be useful for police personnel, doctors, nurses and attendees of patients. We will launch this in other districts also," the Kerala DGP said.

As authorities continued their clampdown on the virus, the Delhi chief minister's office said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of government and private hospitals, via video-conferencing today to discuss the strategy to combat the virus.

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Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 24 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Kashmir with the total in the state climbing to 184. "Thirty-two patients are from Jammu and 152 patients are from Kashmir," Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary said, A 70-year-old woman who tested positive for coronavirus from Dharavi in Mumbai passed away on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 24 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Kashmir with the total in the state climbing to 184. "Thirty-two patients are from Jammu and 152 patients are from Kashmir," Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary said, A 70-year-old woman who tested positive for coronavirus from Dharavi in Mumbai passed away on Thursday. Meanwhile, police officials said four areas in Dehradun, two areas in Haridwar and one in Nainital have been sealed in Uttarakhand after COVID-19 cases were found. Kerala DGP Loknath Behera today inaugurated a "disinfectant bus" in Trivandrum amid coronavirus crisis. "This vehicle will be useful for police personnel, doctors, nurses and attendees of patients. We will launch this in other districts also," the Kerala DGP said. As authorities continued their clampdown on the virus, the Delhi chief minister's office said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of government and private hospitals, via video-conferencing today to discuss the strategy to combat the virus. (ANI inputs)

70-year-old woman passes away due to coronavirus in Mumbai's Dharavi slum

After a 56-year-old man died due to coronavirus, a second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/confirmed-cases-of-coronavirus-rises-to-1834-in-india-41-dead-289990">coronavirus</a> case was confirmed in Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/85-year-old-dies-of-coronavirus-in-alwar-32-test-positive-in-delhi-290043">Also Read: Man dies of coronavirus in Maharashtra's Dharavi slum</a>

The 52-year-old BMC sanitization worker has been found positive with COVID-19, BMC official in Maharashtra said, while adding that he has been advised to get treatment.&nbsp;His condition is now stable, officials said.

The man resides in Mumbai's Worli area but was posted at Dharavi for cleaning after which he fell ill.

BMC officials have advised his family members and 23 colleagues to be quarantined.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, a man belonging to Dharavi died in Sion hospital after receiving treatment for COVID-19. The area is one of the most densely populated in the world.

The man had developed symptoms like fever, cough, respiratory issues and also had a co-morbid condition of renal failure.

Maharashtra has been hit the hardest due to the virus with 335 recorded cases of COVID-19 and sixteen deaths.&nbsp;

After a 56-year-old man died due to coronavirus, a second coronavirus case was confirmed in Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Thursday. Also Read: Man dies of coronavirus in Maharashtra's Dharavi slum The 52-year-old BMC sanitization worker has been found positive with COVID-19, BMC official in Maharashtra said, while adding that he has been advised to get treatment.

After a 56-year-old man died due to coronavirus, a second coronavirus case was confirmed in Mumbai's Dharavi slum area on Thursday. Also Read: Man dies of coronavirus in Maharashtra's Dharavi slum The 52-year-old BMC sanitization worker has been found positive with COVID-19, BMC official in Maharashtra said, while adding that he has been advised to get treatment. His condition is now stable, officials said. The man resides in Mumbai's Worli area but was posted at Dharavi for cleaning after which he fell ill. BMC officials have advised his family members and 23 colleagues to be quarantined. On Wednesday, a man belonging to Dharavi died in Sion hospital after receiving treatment for COVID-19. The area is one of the most densely populated in the world. The man had developed symptoms like fever, cough, respiratory issues and also had a co-morbid condition of renal failure. Maharashtra has been hit the hardest due to the virus with 335 recorded cases of COVID-19 and sixteen deaths.

Another man confirmed with coronavirus in Mumbai's Dharavi slum area