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COVID-19: Capt Amarinder Singh bats for ramping up testing in Punjab

Chandigarh, Apr 10 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh confirmed 132 coronavirus cases in the state of which 11 have died so far. Amarinder Singh said, "Total 2,877 samples have been tested but the problem is that with a state of 28 million people, 2,877 tests are not much." He further informed that new kits and testing sources will be given to the state soon.

J-K has 17,000 N95 masks, 13,000 PPE kits, 200 ventilators, assures Lt Governor

Jammu (J-K), Apr 10(ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu said that around 1900 people have been identified in Jammu and Kashmir who present in Nizamuddin's Markaz. "We traced them through their phone numbers and they have cooperated with us. They are being tested and have been kept in isolation. The work is underway in a pro-active manner," said Lt Governor. Governor Murmu assured that J-K has 17,000 N95 masks, 13,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) kits, and 200 ventilators. "We will soon have 80,000 rapid testing kits which will be used in red zones identified here, for early detection of COVID-19," he added.

Uttarkhand equipped with 10,000 PPE kits, 30,000 masks and 257 ventilators: CM Rawat

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 10 (ANI): Speaking on the measures taken in Uttarakhand, Trivendra Rawat informed that around 10,000 Personal Protective Equipment kits, 30,000 masks and 257 ventilators are available. "We have around 10,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, 30,000 masks and 257 ventilators. Many states are affected due to COVID-19, so I believe that lockdown should not be lifted but extended so that we end the spread of COVID-19," said Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.

No evidence of dogs and cats being affected by COVID-19: AIIMS

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): AIIMS Centre for Community Medicine Head Dr Chandrakant Panav on April 10 informed that there is no evidence that dogs and cats are transmitting or are being affected by COVID-19. "All medical institutes in the world have stated that there is no evidence that dogs and cats are transmitting or are being affected by COVID-19. Through social media, many people are disseminating wrong information," said Dr Chandrakant Pandav.

Siwan, Begusarai and Nawada completely sealed after new COVID-19 cases: Bihar DGP

Patna (Bihar), Apr 10 (ANI): Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey informed that Siwan, Begusarai and Nawada districts have been completely sealed now after new cases reported from these areas. "Siwan, Begusarai and Nawada have been completely sealed now after new cases reported from these areas. A curfew-like situation is prevailing in these districts. People are not allowed to move from one house to another," said Gupteshwar Pandey, DGP Bihar.

Watch: Delhi Police deploy drone to monitor situation in containment zone

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Delhi Police used drone camera used in containment zone to monitor the situation amid lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. One of the drone cameras captured the situation in Shahdara district. 25 zones were identified by Delhi Government for sealing.

Chennai artists paint massive 'coronvirus demon' on road to warn people

Chennai (TN), Apr 10 (ANI): Several artists hit the streets in Chennai to spread awareness on coronavirus outbreak in a unique way. Giant painting was made to aware people to follow lockdown norms. 'If you come out, I will kick you' warned 'coronvirus demon' to lockdown violators.

7 arrested for misbehaving with frontline warriors in Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Apr 10(ANI): Police on April 10 arrested 7 people after they allegedly misbehaved with a team of doctors who were conducting survey in Ramganj in Ajmer. Nursing staff went to Ramganj for conducting COVID-19 survey where few locals got into an argument with the team. Sunil Kumar Tewatia, Additional Superintendent of Police, Ramganj says, "These people misbehaved with the nursing staff. Case has been registered against 25 people."

Special train carrying essentials arrive in Jammu to tackle coronavirus situation

Jammu, Apr 10 (ANI): A 'special train' from Delhi carrying masks, sanitizers and medicines arrived at Jammu railway station on April 10. Speaking on the special train, an Indian Railways official said, "The train unloaded essentials items at Panipat, Ambala, Ludhiana and Pathankot on its way to Jammu. It's a special train, carrying essentials".

J and K Police distributes self manufactured masks, sanitizers to its personnel in Poonch

Poonch (J and K), Apr 10(ANI): Poonch police distributed self manufactured masks and sanitisers to its workforce of the district amid coronavirus outbreak. Around 3,000 protective masks were made at welfare center of which 2,000 have been distributed among the police. Masks and sanitisers were distributed as police personnel as they are prone to threat of coronavirus while performing their duties. SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral says, "So far we have made 3000 masks - are distributing it to the police personnel here ".

COVID-19 lockdown: Priests lead Good Friday prayers from churches as Novenas stream online

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 10(ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Good Friday prayers were offered from Major Archbishop's house Chapel in Kochi on April 10. Fr Jose Puthiyedath, who is the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of Syro Malabar Church, led prayers at Major Archbishop's House Chapel as people offered prayers online. The prayers started with remembering those who were suffering from COVID-19 impact across the world.

Couple in Andhra Pradesh gets married with no guests amid lockdown

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 10(ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak, a couple in Visakhapatnam got married with no guests to avoid gathering. The marriage took place at the groom's house in NTR colony, Gavarapalem area in Anakapalli town, at 11.20PM on April 9. Marriage of Mahesh and Sowjanya was scheduled for 'auspicious day' four months ago. But coronavirus and subsequent lockdown dented their plans of organising grand wedding. Though without guests; the marriage was performed smoothly. Bride and groom simply got married in presence of their parents and a priest.

Hapur man builds makeshift tree house to spend time amid lockdown

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 10 (ANI): Mukul Tyagi, an advocate, has built a makeshift tree house in his village Asaura, as a retreat, during coronavirus lockdown. He said, "Doctors have said social distancing is the only way to contain this pandemic that is why I made up my mind to live in seclusion. I'm enjoying it."

Railway employee fills empty stomachs of needy with help of NGOs in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 10 (ANI): As Indian Railways has suspended its services amid coronavirus outbreak, an employee is keeping himself busy by helping underprivileged. Khushroo Poacha, employee of Central Railways division is displaying his generosity by feeding scores of poor in Nagpur. Khushroo is also ensuring social distancing. He is associated with several NGOs for smooth supply of groceries to needy families

Jodhpur confirms 3 new COVID-19 positive cases

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Apr 10(ANI): Jodhpur District Collector, Prakash Rajpurohit on April 9 confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in the city which takes total in Rajasthan 34. He further said that they aim to test maximum people especially in the curfew areas, medical teams are dedicated towards it. "High risk category and chronic disease people will be tested amid targeted sampling," he added.

Case registered against 40 people for offering prayers in MP's mosque

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 10 (ANI): A case has been registered against 40 people who were found offering prayers inside a mosque in Chaurai, Chhindwara on April 09. Chaurai station in-charge said, "They were found offering prayers in the mosque, violating sec-144. Case registered under Epidemic Act and relevant sections".

Telangana woman rides scooter for 1,400 km to get son back home amid lockdown

Telangana (Nizamabad), Apr 10(ANI): Amid nationawide lockdown, Telangana woman rode 1,400 kilometres on scooter for over three days to bring back stranded son from Andhra Pradesh. Mother of the stranded, Razia Begum from Bodhan, Nizamabad started the onerous journey on Monday morning after taking permission from the local police and returned with her son, Nizamuddin on Wednesday evening.

Door-to-door scanning underway in Delhi hotspots: Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Speaking about the coronavirus situation and identified hotspots in Delhi, Health Minister informed that door-to-door medical scanning is being conducted in hotspots centers. "In the hotspots identified in Delhi, we are conducting door-to-door medical scanning of the residents. 6000 houses have been scanned in Nizamuddin area also, one person tested positive for COVID-19," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. "Total 720 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi till now, of which 22 of them are in ICU and 7 on ventilator," he added.

130 cured out of 139 positive Monkey Fever cases in Shivamogga: Deputy Commissioner

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Apr 10 (ANI): As the country continues to fight with coronavirus, state of Karnataka is dealing with another disease named Kyasanur Forest Disease, also known as Monkey Fever. Deputy Commissioner of Shivamogga informed that the disease was also contained, 130 were cured out of 139 registered cases. "This year we were able to successfully contain Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. We had only 139 cases of which we cured over 130 cases. We had 1 death due to KFD and test results of 2 deaths are awaited," said Shivamogga Dy Commissioner, KB Sivakumar.

Locals in Ambala express gratitude towards sanitary workers

Ambala (Haryana), Apr 10(ANI): Locals in Ambala offered garlands to the sanitation workers and applauded them by clapping and showering flower petals on them. One of the sanitary workers said that he was overwhelmed with this gesture. "I would request everyone to please stay at home so that we can win this fight against COVID-19," he said. Locals requested the government to facilitate all sanitary workers amid coronavirus fight.