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82 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, 6 cured: Principal Secy

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Apr 02 (ANI): Talking about the new cases in Gujarat, Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department informed total number of cases have reached 82 in Gujarat. "Eight more people have been tested COVID-19 positive, taking total number of cases to 82 (including 6 cured and 6 death) in the state," said Jayanti Ravi.

Crowd throngs vegetable market in Madurai, violates social distance norm

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 02 (ANI): Despite the continuous spread of coronavirus in the country, Madurai's vegetable market witnessed a huge crowd. Social distancing norm went for a toss at the market. Despite lockdown, people continued to visit market amid coronavirus risk in country.

Pilates significantly improves blood pressure in young, obese women: Study

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Mat Pilates may be effective in improving the cardiovascular health of young obese women, suggests a new study. The study was published in the American Journal of Hypertension and was published by the Oxford University Press. With an estimated 9 million participants in 2018 and a series of celebrity endorsements, including Beyonce and Emma Stone, mat Pilates training has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. It has become one of the most widely known wellness routines in the United States. The program emphasizes core strength, flexibility, body posture, and controlled breathing. At the same time, the prevalence of obesity in young adults has become a major public health issue. Though it is well-documented that exercise is a key factor in preventing and managing cardiovascular health problems, obese women tend not to maintain traditional workout routines. Despite sources in the media reporting on the cardiovascular benefits of Pilates, the existing scientific

Samsung extends standard warranty on all products

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung has announced it is extending standard warranty across its product portfolio till May 31, 2020. The warranty extension will be valid for products whose warranty would have expired in the lockdown period between March 20 and April 30, 2020, the official release notes. Samsung is also extending the redemption period of offers for customers who pre-booked the Galaxy S20. They can now collect and activate their smartphone until April 30, 2020. Pre-booked customers, who purchased the Galaxy S20 on or before March 31, will be able to redeem the Galaxy Buds+ offer by May 15, 2020.

Watch: Locals pelt stone on health dept team in Indore

Indore (MP), Apr 02 (ANI): Locals in MP's Indore pelted stones on health department team on April 01. The team reached at the locality to conduct medical checkup amid coronavirus spread. Suspected COVID-19 cases were reported in the locality. Locals turned hostile.

COVID-19 lockdown: Homeless in Dimapur moved to sports complex

Dimapur (Nagaland), Apr 02 (ANI): Nagaland is on alert to prevent coronavirus outbreak in the state. Authorities and NGOs have come together to help needy amid lockdown in Nagaland's largest city Dimapur. More than 100 homeless from streets have been moved to sports complex. Necessary arrangements have been made at district sports complex to provide food to destitutes.

COVID-19: Odisha couple provides food to worst affected

Bhubanewar (Odisha), Apr 02 (ANI): A local businessman in Bhubanewar, Amaya Das, his wife and their team are doing their part to help sufferers amid coronavirus lockdown. They also gave food packets to the police officials on duty. He said, "Everything is closed, where they will go? We will continue doing this for the entire duration of the lockdown."

Watch: Firefighting operation continues at Ludhiana garment factory

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 2 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a hosiery factory at Ludhiana on April 01. Firefighters continue operation to douse off the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. More details are awaited.

3 arrested for spreading rumours on COVID-19 positive person in Odisha

Bhadrak (Odisha), Apr 02 (ANI): Odisha Police on April 1 arrested three persons including a woman on charges of spreading rumours on social media platforms against a coronavirus positive person. With rising cases, coronavirus rumours on social media could potentially trigger panic.

Watch: Delhi Police releases inside visuals of Nizamuddin Markaz building from March 26

New Delhi, Apr 01(ANI): Delhi Police on April 01 released a video from March 26, 2020 of Markaz building in Nizamuddin. The religious gathering was held at the Markaz that violated lockdown conditions and several COVID-19 positive cases have been found among those people who attended it. Several state governments are tracking their people, who attended the religious gathering at the Markaz.

PPE kits, N95 masks available in adequate quantities, Govt is prepared if need exceeds: Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on April 01 reacted on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, N95 masks shortage. He said that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, N95 masks etc are available in adequate quantities. If in future, more masks, PPE kits, ventilators, ICU beds will be needed, then the Government is prepared for it.

COVID-19: Don't fear, stay conscious, says CM Nitish Kumar to people

Patna (Bihar), Apr 01(ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 01 urged people of the state to not to fear instead be conscious about the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are safe if we are conscious," said Kumar. He also echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on lockdown and requested people to follow the lockdown rules.

Home Ministry assures to set up 21,486 relief camps in states and UTs

New Delhi, Apr 01(ANI): Home Ministry, Joint Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava said that the states are arranging food and shelter for the migrant workers and so far 21,486 relief camps have been set up, where around 6,75,133 people have been given shelter. She further said that the Cabinet Secretary has instructed hustle free cargo movement and implementation of all directions on ground level. Along with this, the Joint Secretary added that the states and UTs have also been instructed for expeditious usage of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.

Health Ministry confirms total 1,637 COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths

New Delhi, Apr 01(ANI): Health Ministry, Joint Secretary, Lav Agarwal informed that till date India has reported total 1,637 COVID-19 cases. He further said that this number includes 386 new positive cases since yesterday. On the death toll, the Joint Secretary said that there have been 38 deaths due to coronavirus pandemic. On the increase in number of positive cases, Lav Agarwal said, "The no. of positive cases has gone up since yesterday. One of main reasons for it is the travel by members of Tablighi Jamat." He further added that "the increase does not represent the national trend but if there is failure at our end then increase in the number is obvious." The Health Ministry confirmed that so far 132 people have been recovered from COVID-19.

Health Ministry announces email-id to check technical queries and misinformation on COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 01(ANI): Health Ministry, Joint Secretary, Lav Agarwal announced email-id to address any form of technical query and to check any misinformation. Through this email id technicalquery.covid19@gov.in , joint secretary-rank officer of Health Ministry and specialized doctors of AIIMS will provide technical support. Lav Agarwal also informed that Indian Railways is preparing to set up 3.2 lakh isolation and quarantine beds by modifying 20,000 coaches. "Modification of 5000 coaches has begun," he added.

Coronavirus outbreak: CM Kejriwal announces free ration to needy, urges people to apply for ration cards

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal asked poor people of the state to apply for ration cards to get monthly free ration till coronavirus pandemic persists. "About 10 lakh poor people do not have ration cards in Delhi. I request them to apply for the ration cards on Delhi govt's e-district website. They will not get the cards but will give them ration till coronavirus issue persists," said CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Dr Ravi Malik highlights precautionary measures for doctors and para-medical staff

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Paediatrician Dr Ravi Malik on the precautionary measures undertaken by doctors said that personal protection kit is not enough as doctors and para-medical staff should also maintain personal hygiene too. He said personal hygiene basically includes hand hygiene, wearing and disposing procedure of gloves and maintaining 1 meter distance from coronavirus patients, irrespective of the personal protection kit. He further said, "The complete protection kit is only required in cases where the patient is in ICU or under intensive care." On the availability of masks and gloves for doctors and para-medical staff, Malik said, "We have enough logistics. Masks and gloves should be used judiciously to avoid its shortage."

First person who died due to COVID-19 in state had also visited Markaz Nizamuddin: JandK DGP

Udhampur (JandK), Apr 01(ANI): Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on April 1 said that the police have received list of 855 people, who visited Markaz Nizamuddin in Delhi and out of them several have been traced and sent back for quarantine. "We'd received a list of 855 people, we've traced many of them and have sent them to separate locations for quarantine. We're also tracing contacts of these people. The first person who died due to COVID-19 in the state, had also visited Markaz Nizamuddin in Delhi," said Singh.

Doctors, medical staff participate in mock drill to treat COVID-19 patients

New Delhi, Apr 01(ANI): Doctors and medical staff participated in mock drill to treat coronavirus infected people on April1. The mock drill included the procedure to wear a personal protection kit and other precautionary measures that need to be undertaken while treating COVID-19 positive patients and their samples. Dr Ravi Malik said that the mock drill was carried out to take the public and the patients in full confidence that just in case COVID-19 cases increase then doctors are completely ready for their treatment. On personal protection kit, Ravi Malik said that whoever is dealing with COVID-19 positive patients or their samples which includes laboratory staff, nurses and doctors should wear the personal protection kit. He said, "It is very important to save doctors and nurses because if doctors are not healthy then we will face a lot of problems."

COVID-19: Fire dept's fire extinguishing vehicles to carry out mass sanitisation, says UP Addl Chief Secy

Lucknow (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid increasing cases of COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh, Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi on April 01 informed that the state government is going to take help of Fire Department's fire extinguisher vehicles for sanitization.