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COVID-19 outbreak: Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness at LNJP Hospital

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Union Health and Family Affair Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi on April 04. He interacted with the officials at the hospital over current situation of COVID-19. Harsh Vardhan reviewed preparedness and took stock of the situation at the hospital and also inspected COVID-19 dedicated facility at here. Harsh Vardhan told, "I have visited Lok Nayak Hospital today. There are 1500 beds here at this hospital for coronavirus patients. There are 290 COVID-19 positive or suspected cases admitted here." A total of 2650 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India as of now

Srinagar administration opts for boom spray to sanitize city amid COVID-19 outbreak

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 04 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus outbreak, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) used boom spray to sanitize the city. The step has been taken for effective road sterilization in the city. Boom sprays are used to spray chemical over larger part of areas. A total of 75 cases have been confirmed in Jammu and Kashmir as of now.

Delhi Health Minister requests for 50,000 PPE kits from Centre on urgent basis

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Delhi has left with only 7000-8000 Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) which will last for only 2-3 days. However, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendra Jain demanded 50,000 PPE kits on urgent basis from central government. While talking on the coronavirus status report in the state, the Health Minister said, "Till now, there are 386 coronavirus positive patients including 259 from Markaz Nizamuddin."

CM Yogi holds high-level meeting amid coronavirus outbreak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath held high-level meeting with authorities at his residence to review preparedness and take stock of the situation in the wake of coronavirus pandemic on April 04. A total of 174 cases of coronavirus are reported in Uttar Pradesh as of now.

Amritsar farmers face shortage of labourers to harvest crop amid COVID-19 lockdown

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 04 (ANI): In Punjab's Amritsar, farmers are facing problem as they don't have labourers to harvest the crop. Labourers and required machines are stuck in different states due to restriction of movement amid the nationwide. March-April is harvest season of rabi crop which includes wheat grains.

Kulgam encounter: Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 03 (ANI): An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists on April 04 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. According to the police, 2 terrorists have been killed so far. The encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists. More details are awaited.

6 Tablighi Jamaat attendees test positive for coronavirus in UP's Maharajganj

Maharajganj (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): Six people tested positive for novel coronavirus in UP's Maharajganj and they all had attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi's Nizamuddin. Giving out more information, District Magistrate of Maharajganj, Ujjwal Kumar said, "Two-three days back, we got the information of 21 people who attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi's Nizamuddin. We quarantined all of them and had sent their samples to Gorakhpur. We got the reports of 17 people, out of which 6 are positive. We are also testing their close contacts. 35 close contacts of the 6 positive cases have also been quarantined. The four villages that they belong to are being sanitised and movement of people in these villages have been completely restricted to contain the spread of coronavirus"

No buyers, vegetable business facing huge crisis amid nationwide lockdown

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 04 (ANI): The vegetable business is facing huge crisis amid the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. In Uttarakhand's Dehradun, vegetables are going for waste as people are not coming to market. One of the vegetable vendor said, "I have faced loss of almost 50 lakh, as there is no buyer in the market." The state reported total 16 cases of coronavirus so far. However, nationwide 2,650 cases are active of COVID19. The nation is under lockdown from March 24.

COVID-19 lockdown: Poonch Police start helpline desk for senior citizens, sick people

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 04 (ANI): Amid lockdown due to coronavirus in Indian territory, Poonch district police started helpline desk to help senior citizens and sick people. They'll provide these people with medicines and other essential items. These items will be provided at their doorstep as it is the need of the hour for people to stay at home. A total of 75 cases have been confirmed in Jammu and Kashmir as of now.

J-K is 2nd largest state in aggressive testing of coronavirus: Rohit Kansal

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 04 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir is the second largest state who is focusing on aggressive testing of coronavirus, after Kerala. While talking to ANI, the Principal Secretary of state, Rohit Kansal said, "We are working on 3 steps strategy, firstly we are aggressive tracing the people who has been contacted to coronavirus patient and isolated several areas, secondly we are working on aggressive testing, we have tested more than 1200 people so far and in third step we are focusing on communication and awareness." The state has reported total number of 75 cases so far.

COVID-19 lockdown: French nationals stranded in Kerala leave for France

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): At least 112 French nationals, who were stranded in Kerala due to nationwide lockdown, left India for France on April 04. These French nationals boarded Air India flight to reach Mumbai and then it will leave for Paris. These French nationals were completely screened at the health desk of the airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14. A total of 2322 active cases of coronavirus are reported in India as of now.

COVID-19 lockdown: Moradabad social worker wears coronavirus-themed helmet to create awareness

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): A social worker, Vishesh Pal from Moradabad took a unique step to spread awareness amid coronavirus outbreak. He wore a coronavirus-themed helmet and appealed to people who are out on the streets to stay at home during the lockdown which is imposed to prevent spread of COVID-19. While speaking to ANI, Vishesh Pal said, "I appeal to people to stay at home to ensure safety of everyone". A total of 2322 active cases of coronavirus are reported in India as of now.

Ayodhya's Ram Temple construction stopped due to nationwide lockdown

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): Ayodhya's Ram Temple construction also got affected by nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus. Ram Janmabhoomi Trust's Supervisor, Annu Bhai Sompura said, "The construction work has been stopped as there no worker, will resume the construction work once the lockdown end."

'Nikah' performed via video call amid lockdown in Maharashtra

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Apr 04 (ANI): 'Nikah' of a couple was performed through video call in Maharashtra's Aurangabad amid lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. The virtual 'Nikah' ceremony took place on April 03 to avoid large gathering. On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 21-day nationwide lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus lockdown: Punjab Police intensifies surveillance using drone

Chandigarh, Apr 04 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus, Central Government had imposed a nationwide curfew. To intensify surveillance against curfew violators, Punjab Police deployed drones. Through drones, police is aiming to cover ten districts in two days. A total of 2322 active cases of coronavirus are reported in India as of now. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

Breastfeeding can lower the risk of ovarian cancer

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): An international study involving researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has found women who breastfeed their babies may lower their risk of developing cancer by almost 25%. The research also shows the longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater the reduction in risk. Even those who breastfed their children for three months or less had about an 18% lower risk of developing cancer. Mothers who breastfed their children for more than 12 months each had a 34% lower risk. Only about 45 per cent women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive at least five years after their diagnosis.

Video of seller applying saliva on fruits is 'old': Raisen SP

Raisen (MP), Apr 04 (ANI): FIR has been registered against a fruit seller after a video of him applying his saliva on fruits and then selling them went viral. Monica Shukla, SP said, "The video is old. We are taking appropriate action. There is nothing to worry about."

Kerala's aged couple recovers from COVID-19

Kottayam (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): Aged couple who were under treatment of coronavirus at Kottayam medical college hospital recovered. 93-year-old Thomas and 88-year-old wife Mariyamma are now in good health. The couple got infected after coming in contact with relative who came from Italy. Their recovery comes as a morale booster for the country.

Cowsheds face shortage of fodder supply amid lockdown in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 04 (ANI): Cowsheds in Mumbai's Aaray have been hit hard by a shortage of fodder supply amid lockdown in the state due to COVID-19. Ameen, caretaker of a stable said, "There are 600 cows in my stable. Suppliers don't come even after offering double money. It is difficult to sustain".

Delhi municipal body uses 'Corona Drone' to disinfect residential complex

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Narela team on April 3 disinfected a camp of a residential society with the help of Corona Combat Drone. The Corona Combat Drone has been developed by Indian Robotics Solutions team. The disinfection process was conducted in association with NDMC workers.