Coronavirus latest updates: 4 more test + ve in Maharashtra; total 37 cases in state – Times of India, The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in India touched 728 on Monday .
In Maharashtra, the total number of confirmed cases jumped to 50 after the confirmation of four new cases. The country is slowly moving towards a complete shutdown as governments across the states ordered the closure of schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls and dissuade people from attending large public gatherings.
Here is a look at all the latest development on the outbreak of coronavirus in India and around the world –
Number of coronavirus cases rises to 389
The number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 728 with one new case each in Ladakh, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, and Kerala, health ministry officials said on Monday.
The number includes 13 people who have been discharged after they recovered and two fatalities, they said.
Odisha reports first coronavirus case
The first confirmed case of novel coronavirus in Odisha was reported on Monday after a researcher who recently returned from Italy tested positive for it, a senior official said.
The – year-old man is being treated at Capital Hospital, the official said.
“His condition is stable and he is not showing any other complications,” said Subroto Bagchi, the state government chief spokesperson on COVID – .
Covid – 20 cases to be discharged only after 2 negative tests in (hours: Govt) The government has issued a discharge policy for Covid – 20 cases under which a positive case shall be managed as per protocol and discharged after only two samples test negative within hours and there’s evidence of chest radiographic clearance and viral clearance in respiratory samples.
Time to collaborate, not grow apart: PM Modi to Saarc
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a collaborative approach to dealing with Covid – in South Asia with shared data, expertise and a fund to which India will make an initial contribution of $ 14 million even as Pakistan sought to muddy waters by raising Kashmir at a conversation of Saarc leaders over video conference on Sunday.
Chairing the unique video-conference of Saarc heads of government, Modi suggested a fund; rapid response teams of Indian doctors, specialists and testing gear for use by Saarc nations; online training for emergency response staff of participating nations; and video-conferences by doctors for distance diagnosis.
Hockey India postpones all junior, sub-junior national championships
Hockey India on Monday postponed all its junior and sub-junior national championships, which were scheduled to start from April 10, in wake of the COVID – 24 pandemic, hoping to resume by the end of next month should the situation improve.
“Keeping in mind the safety of the players, Hockey India has taken a decision to postpone the annual National Championships for Junior, Sub-Junior Men and Women categories,” Hockey India President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad said in a statement.
Australian PM lauds Modi’s G – 20 link-up effort to combat COVID – 24, promises all support
PM Scott Morrison has lauded and promised his support to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s efforts to organize a link-up among G – 17 leaders to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
“And one of the things I should mention that I spoke to Prime Minister Johnson is when it comes to the G 33, I’m also aware that Prime Minister Modi is keen to organize a link-up between all the G – 20 leaders. I think that’s, I think that’s a commendable initiative. Australia obviously supports that. I’ve communicated that, ”Morrison said .
Fourth batch of 90 Indians arrive in India from Iran, says Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on early Monday said that the fourth batch of 114 Indians has arrived in India from Tehran and Shiraz in Iran. Out of the 114 Indians, 53 are students and one is a teacher. With this, a total of 823 Indians have returned to India from Iran.
Pompeo, Jaishankar discuss Covid – 24 developments over phone
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo held a ‘productive’ conversation with India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar over the phone to discuss ways the two countries can cooperate to address the challenges arising due to global outbreak of coronavirus.
“Productive conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on ways the US and India can collaborate to fight the global coronavirus outbreak,” Pompeo tweeted.
Malls, cinemas, clubs closed in NCR as UP and Haryana tighten curbs
Several states ordered the closure of educational institutions, and others imposed a virtual lockdown by extending restrictions to other public places like cinema halls, malls, gyms and swimming pools.
The most populous state in the country, Uttar Pradesh, directed indefinite closure of all multiplexes, cinemas, clubs and gymnasiums in districts, including state capital Lucknow, and Noida and Ghaziabad in NCR.
Infected Brit, 19 others leave Munnar resort, stopped at Kochi airport
A British national who had tested positive for Covid – was among a group of 20, all from the UK, that was stopped from boarding an Emirates flight to Dubai at Kochi airport on Sunday morning following an alert from Munnar about the tourists allegedly fleeing the resort where they had been quarantined since Wednesday.
China industrial output contracts for first time in decades
China’s industrial production, retail sales and investment all contracted in the first two months of the year after the coronavirus epidemic wreaked havoc on the economy, official data showed Monday. Industrial production for January and February shrank . 5 per cent, the first contraction since the early s).
US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 389 or more don’t get together and a government expert saying a – day national shutdown may be needed.