Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 23 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Odisha government on Monday extended the lockdown from five to 14 districts.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 23 (ANI): BJP MLA from Goshamahal Assembly constituency Raja Singh on Monday said the procession for the festival of Ram Navami has been cancelled and urged the people to avoid gathering to combat the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Actor Riteish Deshmukh on Monday took to social media to appreciate the proactive measures taken by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): As a precautionary step to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Vistara Airlines on Monday announced temporary fleet-wide removal of all reading material from seatback pockets, including the in-flight magazine and newspapers in passengers' interest.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): The Indian Army on Monday cautioned against "fake, malicious" messages being spread on social media with an intent to spread panic and fear among the people.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan and aggressive batsman Yusuf Pathan are doing their bit for the society by distributing masks as a measure to curb the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): The World Health Organisation's (WHO) South-East Asia office on Monday said that the novel coronavirus doesn't spread airborne. However, there has been a reported possibility of aerosol transmission in a relatively closed environment with prolonged exposure.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): As Delhi is under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that 50 percent of DTC fleet will be operational from March 24.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Actor Kartik Aaryan, who recently voiced awareness on the coronavirus spread in his unique styled monologue, on Monday extended his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hailing his efforts and re-tweeting the post.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): With a spurt in COVID-19 cases across the country, people under self-isolation are using online short video making platforms like VMate to spread awareness and laud the 'corona warriors' like the local mask makers.