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Analysis of our data in past few days satisfactory: Harsh Vardhan on COVID-19 situation

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed that doubling rate of COVID-19 cases now turned out to be 9.7 days for the past 3 days. "I'm being told that around 95 patients, out of the 177 admitted here, will be discharged by today evening. Analysis of our data in the past few days has been satisfactory. The data is improving every day. The doubling rate of patients in the last 14 days was 6.2 days. When it was calculated for the last 7 days it turned out to be 7.2 days. It has turned out to be 9.7 days for the past 3 days. It is a good indication," said Health Minister

'Have patience and stay courageous', says Delhi cop after defeating COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Delhi Police Assistant Sub Inspector (Traffic), who tested positive of coronavirus, has been recovered. Speaking to ANI, he gave a message to all the corona positive patients. "I was on-duty in Yusuf Sarai area, when I experienced bodyache, high fever and problems in breathing. Later, I was tested COVID-19 positive. I recovered at Safdarjung Hospital in a few days only. My message to all is to have patience and stay courageous," said ASI (Traffic) Jeet Singh.

UP farmers in great distress after unseasonal rains destroy crops

Meerut (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): Unseasonal rains in UP's Meerut for the past few days have destroyed crops. Farmers are in great distress due to the tensed situation. A farmer in Meerut said, "Unseasonal rains have destroyed the crops, coronavirus has also created several issues over past few days".

No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Speaking about the existing danger due to COVID-19, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that lockdown will remain the same with no relaxation amid rapid spread of COVID-19. "Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Delhi but it's still under control. No need to panic, we have decided to keep people of Delhi safe, the lockdown will remain there will be no relaxation. Will review again after a week," said Kejriwal on COVID-19 lockdown.

Harsh Vardhan visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan, visited Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital on April 19. He also interacted with the medical staff of the hospital. Health Minister also interacted with the COVID-19 positive patients via video-conferencing.

Meat prices surge in Chennai amid COVID-19 lockdown

Chennai, Apr 19 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, the prices of meat hiked in Chennai. The shopkeepers reduced their profit in order to increase the sale. People were seen following social distancing norms while purchasing the meat. Government mounts efforts to counter rumours that coronavirus can be transmitted through meat.

Watch: Peacocks enjoy day out with no humans around!

Nashik (Maharashtra), Apr 19 (ANI): With coronavirus keeping humans inside, wild animals have taken to streets to enjoy. In a recent example, peacocks in Maharashtra's Nashik were spotted hopping around.

Centre believes no relaxation should be given in containment zones: Delhi CM

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Speaking about the existing danger due to COVID-19, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that no relaxations should be given in hotspots for now. "Centre believes that no relaxations should be given in hotspots and containment zones due to existing danger," said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Punjab police feed toddlers amid lockdown in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 19 (ANI): Nationwide lockdown has brought daily lives of needy to standstill. In a step to ease their lives, Punjab Police in collaboration with an NGO took a unique initiative in Amritsar. They distributed baby food products to needy around the city. Coronavirus cases have surpassed 200 in the state of Punjab.

Police install COVID-19 themed effigy in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Police put up a COVID-19 themed effigy near Shanti Nagar to spread awareness regarding the precautionary measures to be taken amid the coronavirus outbreak. Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the district stand at 72.

UP CM reviews meeting on COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed meeting with senior officials on COVID-19 situation in Lucknow on April 19. Total number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh jumped to 969. UP administration declared 09 'Red Zone' as COVID-19 positive case was detected in districts.

Sopore terrorist attack: Wreath-laying ceremony of 3 CRPF jawans held in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Apr 19 (ANI): Wreath-laying ceremony performed in Srinagar for 3 CRPF jawans who lost their lives during an encounter with terrorists on April 19. Rajeev Sharma from Bihar, CB Bhakare from Maharashtra and Parmar Stayapal Singh from Gujarat are the jawans who lost their lives in attack. The two CRPF personnel who were injured in Sopore terrorist attack are in stable condition now. Army officials paid their last respect to the bravehearts.

Delhi has received 42,000 rapid testing kits, trial run begins: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on April 19 informed about the coronavirus situation in Delhi. "There are a total of 1893 positive cases in Delhi including 186 cases from yesterday. We have got 42,000 rapid testing kits. The trial run has been started at LNJP hospital. It will be used in hotspot areas. Our target is to do 42,000 tests in one week's time," he told ANI.

Ahmedabad's 1st corona positive patient recovers

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 19 (ANI): Niomi Shah, first COVID-19 positive case of Ahmedabad was discharged from the hospital yesterday after completely recovering from coronavirus. She said, "I was hospitalised on March 17 and now finally getting discharged after testing negative twice. It has been a long journey".

US nationals evacuated from Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 19 (ANI): A total of 300 US citizens were evacuated from Punjab's Ludhiana by special flight from Delhi Airport. The flight has been arranged by the US embassy on April 18. Operations of domestic and international flights were suspended by the Central govt in the view of COVID-19 pandemic.

Bhubaneswar's landlord waives off rent for 7 tenants amid lockdown

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 19 (ANI): Amid deadly coronavirus situation in country, people are stepping out to help each other. In a recent example, a landlord of Bhubaneswar, Saudamini Samant Rai, waived off one month's rent for 7 tenants. She said, "Lockdown period is a tough time for everyone. Those living as tenants here have small scale businesses or are employees in small companies. I wanted to help them during this time".

'I don't have a single penny': Domestic helper on daughter suffering from heart disease

Nithari (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, domestic helper working in high rise buildings is now finding it difficult to make their ends meet. Speaking to ANI, she said that she needs medicines for her 14-yr-old daughter who is suffering from heart disease but she don't have single penny. "I am very worried as my 14-yr-old daughter is suffering from heart disease. She needs medicines and I don't have a single penny to buy her medicines. My husband is a rickshaw puller even he doesn't work these days."

'Feel like beggar without money': Auto drivers face financial crisis amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Auto-rickshaw drivers in the national capital, who are forced to give up their source of income and sit idle at home are facing problems amid the coronavirus lockdown. "I do not get enough food to fill my stomach. I feel like a beggar without any money. If we go out then police beat us up. I get food from a school nearby. I have a family, but do not even have money to provide them food," an auto driver told ANI. Movement of all vehicles, except for those providing essential services and commodities, is prohibited during the lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Another driver, Pramod said that he is facing financial problems as he has to pay rent of the room to the landlord. "I am facing a big financial problem as I do not have any regular income now. I am driving auto today, as there was an emergency case and I am taking the passengers to hospital," he said. The lockdown, which was originally scheduled to continue till April 14, has been exten

COVID-19: India under strict surveillance

New Delhi/ Ranchi (Jharkhand)/Hubli (Karnataka), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 19 (ANI): Heavy security is in place across the country to maintain law and order under the coronavirus lockdown. Police is continuously keeping a watch at the checkpoints to restrict unnecessary movement. Containment zones are completely sealed, no entry or exit is being allowed. India has locked down its 1.3 billion citizens to combat the contagious disease. Over 14000 cases have emerged in India till date.

Agartala Municipal Corporation disinfect city to restrict COVID-19 spread

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 19 (ANI): Agartala Municipal Corporation sprayed disinfectant on the streets of the city to contain the spread the COVID-19. AMC are using disinfectant vehicle to completely sanitise the city. So far the state has reported two positive cases of coronavirus. The 1st patient has been recovered from the deadly disease.