Fourth death toll from Corona in India with new 20 in Punjab total 197 cases

Ministry of Health advises to stay in the house for children over the age of 6 and children younger than 6 years

New Delhi, Mar 19, 2020 Thursday

The risk of corona virus in India is constantly increasing. The fourth death toll was due to corona virus in India on Thursday. With this, the total number of cases of corona virus in the country has reached 5 A. Including 5 people who were healed after treatment. Due to the worsening situation in the country, most states and Union Territories are moving towards partial lockout status. In the last 3 kalakas in the country, there are 3 new cases of corona. On the other hand, the central government has banned all international flights for one week from March 7.

After the death of an elderly man in Punjab, the Union Ministry of Health has advised that children over the age of 6 years and children younger than 6 years stay at home rather than declare counseling for the elderly and children. People with diabetes and heart disease are also advised to take special care.

Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Chandigarh on Thursday registered the first cases of corona virus in the country with three new cases of corona virus being registered in the country. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the corona virus is spreading continuously, resulting in lockdown in many states.

All public transport in Srinagar city is banned. In most parts of the Kashmir Valley, movement of people is banned.

In Punjab, too, there is almost lockout. The Punjab government has on Friday announced a shutdown of public transport services and a ban on the gathering of more than four people.

In addition, the state government has ordered the closure of wedding venues, hotels, restaurants, banquets and public restaurants. The Kejriwal government has also ordered the closure of the restaurant in Delhi, but home delivery services will be continued. All departments, autonomous bodies and public units of the state government have been told to discontinue public programs. In addition, instructions have been given to shut down non-essential government services from Friday.

The government has banned all international flights from March 7 for a week as part of efforts to curb Corona's spread to the country.

In addition, the central government has ordered 5% of its B and C employees to work from home and the remaining 8% to the office. The working hours of the incoming employees may also be changed. Employees will work from the office and from home simultaneously. These commands will take effect from April 1 to April. The order has been issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. However, these commands do not apply to employees engaged in corona virus-related work.

The central government has urged states to encourage private sector employees to work from home. The total number of Corona victims in the country has risen to three, including 3 from Italy, 1 from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each from Canada, Indonesia and Singapore, and a total of 3 foreign nationals. In addition, four deaths were reported from Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Punjab.