A coronavirus patient in Maharashtra has died taking the death toll in India to three. Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across countries and take a toll on multiple economies.
According to the latest data from Ministry of Health, India has 125 positive cases of which 17 are foreign nationals. Maharashtra has a maximum 36 cases as per its data and Kerala has 22.
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5:45 PM | Punjab closes all shopping malls in the state today
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10:28 AM | Cases in India rises to 147
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rises to 147 – comprising 122 Indian nationals and 25 foreign nationals (as on 18.03.2020 at 09:00 AM). The worst-hit state is Maharashtra, with 42 COVID-19 cases.
The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India has crossed 100-mark and as per the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has found 110 coronavirus patients till now. on Sunday, PM Modi did a video call with leaders of SAARC nations to discuss the Coronavirus outbreak and steps to control the spread of the deadly disease. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that India made special efforts to tackle the problem while reaching out to vulnerable groups. PM Modi said India’s guiding mantra has been ‘prepare, but don’t panic’ in dealing with Coronavirus outbreak.
