Coronavirus Live Updates March 08:
13:42 PM: One more person tested positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, taking the number of infected in the state to two and total 40 in the country.
12:20 PM: Arunachal Pradesh bans entry of foreigners
“The Health Department has suggested that schools in the state be closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The directive for the same is expected to be issued after the Holi festival,” sources said.
11:30 AM: Five tested positive in Kerala dodged screening at the airport despite showing symptoms: Kerala health minister
The minister said all those who have travelled in Qatar Airways flights QR 126 Venice to Doha and QR 514 Doha to Kochi have been asked to immediately report to the nearby hospitals. Three of the five persons had recently travelled to Italy while two others had come into direct contact with them.
Millions of people were placed under forced quarantine in northern Italy early Sunday as the government approved drastic measures in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus that is sweeping the globe. Cinemas, theatres and museums have been closed nationwide.
10:43 AM: 5 more test positive in Kerala
10:18 AM: South Delhi Municipal Corporation to get 30,000 masks for its health staff
07:05 AM: 27 new virus deaths reported from China, according to officials
09:50 AM: Number of deaths outside China goes past 500
