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Indian Youth Congress extends food support to patients' families, hospital staff

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid 21 days nationwide lockdown, Indian Youth Congress has extended its support by providing food to families of the patients and hospital staff as a humanitarian gesture. According to the member of IYC, hospitals provide food to patients, who are admitted there but don't provide food to the families, who came there with the patients. Considering the need, Indian Youth Congress decided to provide food to the families and the hospital staff members.

COVID-19 lockdown: Food being distributed to needy in national capital

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): As nation is under lockdown due to growing cases of coronavirus, free food is being distributed to needy people in Delhi on April 03. The food is distributed at various parts of Delhi including Ajmeri Gate and Lahori Gate areas. A total number of 219 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

Noida-based startup produces cost-effective portable ventilators

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus, AgVa Healthcare Production Company, a Noida-based startup, started production of cost-effective portable ventilators. They have taken the step to meet shortage of the equipment across the country in the wake of COVID-19. The company will make around 20,000 ventilators to meet the need. A total number of 2088 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

TN Health Minister inaugurates humanoid robot service at Chennai's Stanley Medical College

Chennai, Apr 03 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar visited at Chennai's Stanley Medical College on April 03. He also reviewed situation of COVID-19 special ward. Vijayabaskar also inaugurated the humanoid robot service used for patients which is handled by nurses. The robot provides the essential commodities to the patients at COVID-19 isolation wards.

COVID-19 sanitisation drive being conducted in parts of India

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Delhi Municipal Corporation is conducting sanitisation drive in Narela area using drones on April 03. Meanwhile in Tamil Nadu, fire fighters sanitized Greater Chennai Corporation. This will add relief to the commoners amid coronavirus scare. The country is battling against the virus outbreak. The total positive cases jumped to 2088.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits RML Hospital, praises doctors' efforts amid COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): In wake of growing cases of novel coronavirus in India, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan visited Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on April 03. He interacted with the medical staff there and also inspected the arrangements in the hospital. During his interaction with medical staff, Harsh Vardhan said, "The country will always be proud of your contributions and sacrifices, and will always remember it." A total number of 2088 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

Equities edge lower amid rising number of COVID-19 cases

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Friday with investors remaining focused on the possible impact of rising coronavirus infections. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 274 points or 0.97 per cent at 27,991 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 91 points or 1.11 per cent at 8,162. Except for Nifty FMCG and pharma, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank down by 2.9 per cent, metal by 2.8 per cent and auto by 2.5 per cent. Among stocks, private sector lender IndusInd Bank dropped by 5.5 per cent to Rs 323.25 per share. Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank too dipped by 4.9 per cent and 3.9 per cent respectively.

Indians extend their support to PM Modi's 'light candle on Apr 05' move

New Delhi / Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) / Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested the nation to switch off light for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 05 and light up lamp, candle or torch to mark the fight against COVID-19. The citizens of India hailed the step and extended their support to the move.

Chemist opts for face painting to create awareness about COVID-19 outbreak in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Amid growing cases and fear of coronavirus in India, a unique step has been taken in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to create awareness about the virus. A medical chemist opted for face painting to appeal for his customers to stay at home. The step has been taken to promote social distancing, which is considered as need of the hour. A total number of 2088 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh chair GoM meeting amid COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with Group of Ministers on the current situation of coronavirus in the country. Prakash Javadekar, Smriti Irani, Ram Vilas Paswan also attended the meeting. A total number of active cases of coronavirus in the country have mounted to 2088.

UP CM releases online pension to beneficiaries via video conferencing

Lucknow (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released online pension to beneficiaries under various category on April 03. He also interacted with the beneficiary via video conferencing. Amid coronavirus scare and nationwide lockdown, keeping social distance in mind, most of the work is being done through video conferencing. Government of India announced nationwide lockdown till April 14 amid coronavirus outbreak.

Covid-19: Janata curfew made country aware of its unity amid challenging time, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on April 03. In a video message he said that Janata curfew made the country aware of its unity amid challenging time. "The way you paid gratitude to people fighting against COVID19, on March 22 has become a model that is being emulated by other countries. Janata curfew and ringing of bells/clanging utensils, made the country aware of its unity amid this challenging time," said PM Modi.

COVID-19 lockdown: Indian Army distributes free ration to needy in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Apr 03 (ANI): In the wake of lockdown due to novel coronavirus, Indian Army distributed free ration to needy people in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. They went door to door to distribute the essential items. A total of 62 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Jammu and Kashmir as of now. Locals also thanked Indian Army for their extended support. A total number of 1860 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

Weather changes at Badrinath Temple as area receives fresh snowfall

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Apr 03 (ANI): The weather changed once again in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Fresh snowfall was received at Badrinath Temple. It led to drop in temperature of the area as well. As per schedule, the portals of Shri Badrinath Temple will open for the pilgrims on April 30. The current temperature near Badrinath Temple is -3 degree C.

Light lamps to mark our fight against COVID-19 on Apr 05 for 9 mins: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on April 03. In a video message he request the nation to switch off light for nine minutes and light up lamp candle torch to mark our fight against COVID-19. "I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against coronavirus," said PM Modi.

PM Modi hails nation for uniting against COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on April 03. In a video message he hailed the nation for uniting against COVID-19 battle. "Today, when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how they will fight this battle against COVID-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone. The result of national unity is visible. Nation has shown the strength of unity. 130 core people are at home but we are not alone," said PM Modi.

Watch: Kolkata Police officers sing to create awareness about COVID-19

Kolkata, Apr 03 (ANI): A team of Kolkata Police's Gariahat Police Station sang a song to create awareness about coronavirus. Government of India imposed 21-day nationwide lockdown till April 03. Active cases of COVID-19 in India jumped to 1860.

3 people who attended Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin, tested positive for COVID-19 in HP

Una (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Three people, who had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin, have been tested positive for coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh's Una. DC of Una, Sandeep Kumar informed, "These people are from Mandi district but they were staying at a mosque in Nakroh village. All villagers have been home quarantined." A total number of 1860 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

COVID-19: Tablighi Jamaat patients accused of misbehaviour shifted from MMG hospital

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Six patients from Tablighi Jamaat quarantined in MMG hospital were shifted to another hospital after a complaint was raised against them. Nurses filed complaint for patients' alleged obscene behaviour. A case has been registered against the patients for alleged misbehaviour.

Coronavirus can travel 27 feet, stay in air for hours, says MIT researcher

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Staying six feet away from others may not work, an MIT researcher has warned saying the coronavirus can rather travel 27 feet and can linger for hours. The study was conducted by MIT associate professor Lydia Bourouiba, who has researched the dynamics of coughs and sneezes for years. It was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The professor has said that the "pathogen-bearing droplets of all sizes can travel 23 to 27 feet." In the newly published research, Bourouiba also warned that "droplets that settle along the trajectory can contaminate surfaces" and "residues or droplet nuclei" may "stay suspended in the air for hours." According to the New York Post, she noted that a 2020 report from China showed that "virus particles could be found in the ventilation systems in hospital rooms of patients with COVID-19." According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 has affected over seven lakh people globally.