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COVID-19 can remain infectious for days on surfaces, reveals study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): As people are taking precautionary measures to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, a new scientific study has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols.
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Positive COVID-19 mounts to 258 in India, 4 fatalities
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The total number of positive cases of coronavirus in India now stands at 258 including 39 foreigners, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
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Coronavirus: Western railway cancels 6 trains
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Western Railway has cancelled six trains as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Karnataka hires 'Corona warriors' to provide real-time information, avoid
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The news and public relations department, the Indian Red Cross Society and the Karnataka State Labour Studies Institute have invited volunteers for the programme to provide real-time information to people to avoid spreading rumours and misinformat
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COVID-19: Varanasi's Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple closed till March 25
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Varanasi's Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple will remain closed for devotees from Saturday till March 25 in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Odisha Govt requests RBI to ensure availability of sufficient cash in bank
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The Odisha Government on Friday requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure availability of sufficient cash in currency chests, bank branches and ATMs across the state to meet the exigencies in view of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus pandemic: AIIMS to perform only emergency surgeries for now
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The AIIMS New Delhi has decided to postpone all non-essential elective procedures and surgeries for now as a major part of its manpower and resources have been diverted in fighting coronavirus threat.
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Punjab CM asks PM Modi for fiscal package, permission to get COVID-19 test
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Expressing grave concern over the escalating COVID-19 crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a fiscal package to combat the crisis and for permission to get tests done at private facilities in
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Combating COVID-19: Metro rail services to be closed in various cities dur
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Jaipur/Bengaluru/New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus threat, metro rail services in major cities including Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR will be suspended during 'Janta curfew' on Sunday.
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Four test positive for coronavirus in MP's Jabalpur
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): A total of four persons have been tested positive for coronavirus here in Jabalpur district of the state.
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Jitin Prasada goes into self-quarantine after attending party with Kanika
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Congress leader Jitin Prasada has gone into self-quarantine as a precautionary measure after attending a dinner party with Kanika Kapoor -- the Bollywood singer who has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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Health ministry issues advisory for hospitals, medical institutions in vie
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday issued an advisory for hospitals and medical education institutions in the view of COVID-19.
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