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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Latest Updates: Italian tourist dies in Jaipur; More positive cases from Lucknow, Maharashtra

Coronavirus Cases In India: In a televised address to the nation, PM Modi advised people to venture out of their homes only when it is absolutely necessary. Social distancing is key to fight this menace, he said.

PM Modi said next few weeks are crucial in the fight against Coronavirus 

Coronavirus Latest News:  New cases of Coronavirus are being reported from Maharashtra, Lucknow, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Gujarat on Friday. An Italian tourist has died in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He was earlier declared Corona-negative.   The number of Coronavirus case continues to jump in India as the government has stepped up preventive measures to prevent the virus from creating more damage to the Indian economy and society. As of today, there are as many as 195 cases reported in India. 32 out of those infected are foreign nationals while the rest of them are Indians. Indian health officials and doctors have been able to cure 19 people who were infected with the COVID-19 but could not save the lives of 4 people.
Prime Minister Modi on Thursday addressed the nation in a bid to bring calmness to the people of India amid the increasing rage from the Coronavirus. He urged the countrymen to go for a self-imposed curfew- Janata Curfew to bring about isolation in our society, which is very much essential part of containment against the Coronavirus.
The government has also announced that no commercial international flights will be allowed to land in India from Sunday, March 22 for a week as cases of Coronavirus continue to rise in the country.
In developments today, the University Grants Council (UGC) asked universities to postpone exams till March 31. Also, CBSE, ICSE board class 10,12 exams have been postponed till March 31. In view of the COVID-19 outbreak, Sebi has given a 45-day extension to companies for filing Q4 results  — this is a month-long grace for filing FY20 results due to coronavirus pandemic.

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