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COVID-19: Indore hospital health workers claim administration apathy in testing times

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, health workers of Manorama Raje TB Hospital in MP's Indore claimed of not getting proper facility despite one of their staff members getting coronavirus positive. They alleged that they are getting no clean rooms and no proper food. Few days back, one of Manorama Raje TB Hospital's staff also tested COVID-19 positive. One of the health workers said, "We are 30 people with 2 in each room. Our rooms don't get cleaned and sanitised. We don't get proper food." A total of 730 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Madhya Pradesh as of now.

Situation is peaceful: Mumbai Police after 1500 migrants gathered in Bandra over lockdown extension

Mumbai, Apr 14 (ANI): After around 1,500 people gathered at the Bandra Railway station and many of them turned violent, Public Relations Office (PRO) of Mumbai Police, Pranaya Ashok informed that the situation is normal and peaceful in that area.While speaking to ANI, Pranaya Ashok said, "Today at 4 pm, around 1500 people gathered at Bandra railway station premises. Many of them were migrant labourers. They were unhappy with the extension of the lockdown and wanted to go back to their homes. They had placed their demand before administration. Local Police officials went to the spot, talked to them and tried to convince them. During this, a section of the crowd turned violent so light force had to be used to bring them under control. Crowd was dispersed. Police is deployed there. Situation is normal and peaceful."

COVID-19: Indian Rapid Response Team shares experience with Kuwaiti personnel

Kuwait, Apr 14 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Rapid Response Team imparted training and shared its experience with the Kuwaiti personnel at Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait. They imparted training as a part of capacity building. A total of 1,355 positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Kuwait as of now.

COVID-19: 5.29 crore beneficiaries given free ration so far, says Finance Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Additional DG (Media and Communications) in the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Rajesh Malhotra said, "5.29 crore beneficiaries have been given free ration of food grains under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKY)." "3,985 million tonnes of pulses have also been dispatched to various states and union territories for distribution," he added.

1,211 coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, total at 10,363: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "Till now 1036 people have been cured. Yesterday, (April 13) 179 people were diagnosed and found cured. India reports 1,211 fresh cases of COVID-19, total count jumps to 10,363."

COVID-19: Rs 29,352 crore transferred in accounts of 320 million poor people, informs Finance Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Additional DG (Media and Communications) in the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Rajesh Malhotra said, "Swift implementation of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package is being monitored at the highest level." "As of yesterday (April 13), more than 32 crore poor people have been given direct cash support of Rs 29,352 crore under the package," he added.

COVID-19: No new case in 28 days would mean chain of transmission is broken, says govt

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "Our major effort is to see how to break the chain of transmission. If no new case is reported in an area for 28 days, the last case comes negative, then we believe that chain of transmission has broken there and no new cases are coming." "Under this, we are promoting the concept of behavioral change in terms of social distancing to break the chain of transmission," he added.

657 coronavirus positive cases confirmed in UP so far: State Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 14, Uttar Pradesh's Principal Health Secretary, Amit Mohan Prasad, confirmed that the state has reported 657 coronavirus positive cases so far. Amit Mohan Prasad said, "There are 657 coronavirus positive cases in Uttar Pradesh including 49 cured or discharged and 8 deaths, so far. Most of them who died were also suffering from other diseases as well and most of them were elderly persons. I appeal everyone to take special care of those who are already suffering from other diseases. Don't panic but follow all the precautionary measures such as social distancing, use of sanitizers and masks."

Kerala will strategize action plan to implement extended lockdown: Minister Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 14 (ANI): Kerala Minister for Health, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development Shailaja Teacher after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on extension of lockdown till May 3, said that the southern state will strategize its plan. "Kerala will strategize its action plan to implement the extended lockdown. COVID-19 cases are coming down in the state which is very positive sign but we can't say everything is over. We have to follow the stringent action," said Minister Shailaja.

COVID-19: 'Red zone' area sealed by district admin in Srinagar amid lockdown

Srinagar, Apr 14 (ANI): A road from Natipora to Nowgam in Srinagar has been sealed by the district administration amid coronavirus lockdown. The road was sealed after it was declared a 'red zone'. The movement of people is restricted in the area. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 270 confirmed cases of coronavirus in J-K. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8988 in India and 339 deaths.

COVID-19 cases in Indore rise to 411

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): Indore in Madhya Pradesh has been witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases in past few weeks. "Total number of cases in Indore stand at 411," informed Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Praveen Jadiya. More than half of the cases in Madhya Pradesh (604) are from Indore.

COVID-19: There are 47 'red zones' in Delhi now, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain, said, "There are 47 'red zones' in Delhi now. We have made the criteria more stringent now. Earlier an area used to be declared a 'Red Zone' if 10 or more positive cases were found there. Now, if three cases are found in an area it will be declared a 'Red Zone' and contained." "We haven't received the rapid testing kits yet. There is a great need for them. The central govt is about to receive the kits which have been imported, then we will get too. We will start working with it, the day we receive it," The Delhi Health Minister further added.

COVID-19: Leaving 7-year-old at home, couple serving people during lockdown

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Apr 14 (ANI): Parents in Rajasthan's Bhilwara risking their lives, leaving their 7-year-old girl at home to serve the people amid lockdown. A woman constable and her husband, who works in an isolation chamber for COVDI-19 patients, leave their little girl at home to perform their duties. Dikshita being a good girl, spends her lone time productively. Rajasthan has recorded 873 active cases of COVID-19 with three deaths till now.

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Activist Gautam Navlakha surrenders before NIA

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Human Rights activist Gautam Navlakha on April 14 surrendered before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence matter. Earlier, the Supreme Court had refused to extend his plea due to COVID-19 outbreak. Navlakha is one of the five activists, who were arrested for alleged involvement in Bhima Koregaon violence that happened on 2 January, 2018.

India tested 2,31,902 samples for coronavirus until yesterday: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "Until yesterday we had tested 2,31,902 samples." "We never say no to anyone for testing," ICMR scientist added.

UP govt withdraws decision to resume construction work after lockdown extension

Lucknow (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow amid coronavirus pandemic and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation on coronavirus lockdown extension till May 3, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, said, "I appeal to all that in benefit of country and countrymen, they should follow the instructions given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today." "Construction work on government projects which was about to resume from April 15 in Uttar Pradesh will be stopped now," he added.

COVID-19: Several TikTok, FB accounts blocked for spreading fake news, says UP Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 14, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avinash Awasthi informed that multiple social media accounts have been blocked in action against fake news amid coronavirus outbreak. Awasthi said, "17,585 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered and 22,632 vehicles seized for violation of coronavirus lockdown. 404 FIRs have been registered for black marketing and hoarding and legal actions have been taken against 506 persons. In action against fake news- 12 TikTok, 7 Facebook, 2 Twitter and 1 WhatsApp accounts have been blocked."

COVID-19: 37 lakh rapid testing kits expected to come in India any time, says ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "We yesterday (April 13) mentioned that we have kits that could last for six weeks. We have received another installment for RT-PCR kits which are far more sufficient in numbers, which would essentially mean that we would be able to cover ourselves for a long period of time." "Additionally, we are ordering close to about 33 lakh kits for RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction) and 37 lakh rapid kits are expected to come at any point in time," he added.

Sanitizers' demand created shortage in spirit industry: Haryana Dy CM on restarting alcohol production

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on April 14 on alcohol production in the state said that a large part of alcohol is also used in sanitization and Health Ministry also requested to start the production of alcohol to get back to its level to normal hence it is decided that the production of alcohol will be started in full capacity.

Expected economic package from him: DK Shivakumar on PM Modi's address

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (ANI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of coronavirus lockdown till May 3, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said that they expected an economic package from the PM. While speaking to ANI, DK Shivakumar said, "We respect whatever direction he has given and we are ready to cooperate. But it is very unfortunate and is shocking to all of us. We expected an economic package. We wanted economic strength to the country, strength to the farmers, strength to the labourers. We agree on all health issues and we respect the sentiments, his concerns. But at the same time, the people of this country want to be very stable on economic front. No packages, incentives or policies have been announced. This is unfortunate."