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Containment exercise to carry out in 21 areas of Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal told that containment exercise will be carried out in 21 areas of the state. CM Kejriwal said, "Containment exercise will be carried out in 21 areas of Delhi where COVID-19 cases have been found. These areas will be completely sealed and residents will be home quarantined. Their contacts will be traced and would also be isolated. Essential services will be delivered to the residents' doorsteps."

1,30,000 samples tested so far, out of these 5,734 samples tested positive: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 09(ANI): Home Ministry Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava confirmed that amid nationwide lockdown, all state governments are taking required measures for the stranded people. Helpline numbers, food camps, shelters, relief camps are some of the initiatives Punya highlighted. ICMR further informed that around 1,30,000 samples have been tested so far and out of these 5,734 samples have been tested positive till date. "Positivity rate (for coronavirus) ranges between 3-5% in the last 1-1.5 months. It has not increased substantially," said ICMR.

Orders for 1.7 crore PPEs, 49,000 ventilators been placed: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agrawal, while addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 09 informed that the supplies of PPEs, masks, and ventilators have now begun. 20 domestic manufacturers in India have been developed for PPEs, orders for 1.7 crore PPEs have been placed and the supplies have begun. 49,000 ventilators have been ordered.

'Adopt a Family' campaign in Haryana's Karnal helping 13000 needy families: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agrawal, while addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 09 informed that under 'Adopt a Family' campaign in Haryana's Karnal, 13000 needy families are being given the help of Rs 64 lakhs.

4 kg wheat, 1 kg rice given to needy through online registration: Delhi Deputy CM

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inspected MCD school in Shashi Garden area on April 09. While talking about on the food supply to needy families, Sisodia said, "Today the work involving distribution of ration to those people who don't have ration card has begun. In some schools it was started yesterday and from today, it has started in more schools. The work will be in full swing from tomorrow. 4 kg of wheat and 1 kg of rice are being given to needy through online registration. There are applications from 16 lakh people".

Total 5734 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 549 new cases in last 24 hours: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agrawal, while addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 09 informed that till now, 473 people have been recovered and discharged from the hospital that were infected with the deadly coronavirus. He further added, "Total 5734 confirmed cases reported in the country till date, 549 new cases in the last 24 hours. 166 deaths have been reported till dates, 17 deaths since yesterday". Further talking about the involvement of Indian Railways in fight against coronavirus, Agrawal said, "Railways have deployed more than 2,500 doctors and 35,000 paramedics staff. Their chain of 586 health units, 45 sub divisional hospitals,56 divisional hospitals,8 production unit hospitals and 16 zonal hospitals are dedicating their significant facilities to fight COVID-19".

Culprit arrested, investigation underway: MS Randhawa on misbehaviour with doctors at GautamBuddha Nagar

New Delhi, Apr 09(ANI): Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa on the misbehaviour with two lady doctors at GautamBuddha Nagar said that the culprit has been arrested and further investigation is underway. MS Randhawa assured that every step will be taken to ensure the security of the doctors. He said, "Delhi Police assures full support to the doctors as they are the ones leading the fight against COVID-19." Two women resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital were assaulted at GautamBuddha Nagar after they had an argument over social distancing.

Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala DGP inaugurates disinfectant bus for police, medical staff

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 09 (ANI): Kerala DGP Loknath Behera inaugurated a disinfectant bus in Thiruvananthapuram amid coronavirus outbreak. The disinfectant bus was inaugurated on April 09. While talking about the bus, he said, "This vehicle will be useful for Police personnel, doctors, nurses and attendees of patients. We will launch this in other districts also."

CM Bhupesh Baghel confirms 11 positive cases in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 09(ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel confirmed 11 positive cases in the state. He said, "Total positive cases in the state is 11, 9 out of them are recovered and were discharged." He said that the last positive case was found on April 08 therefore the entire area has been under complete lockdown. "Contact tracing of the case has been done," he added. Bhupesh Baghel further informed that 76,000 people in Chhattisgarh are currently under home quarantine.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Home Minister lambasts Delhi Police for allowing Nizamuddin Markaz event

Mumbai, Apr 09 (ANI): While talking about the spread of deadly coronavirus pandemic across the country after Nizamuddin Markaz event in Delhi, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh lambasted on Delhi Police for allowing such event to take place. He said that a programme similar to Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz event was scheduled to be held near Mumbai in Vasai on March 15-16 but was not allowed by the state government. He asked that why didn't Delhi Police stop this programme like Mumbai Police did? He further added, "Because of this, COVID-19 cases have increased. The whole state machinery is trying its best to contain this pandemic. This new problem surfaced in Maharashtra and other states because of Delhi Police, who is responsible for this?"

Doctors forced to stay indoors after their areas declared 'hotspots' by UP govt

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Varun Vihar Enclave in Noida's Sector-28 was sealed after District Administration identified it as COVID-19 hotspot. All movements will be completely barred from the areas to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The UP government identified 23 hotspots on April 08 and sealed them completely. While speaking to ANI, a resident, Dr Nitin Ghonge, who is serving at Apollo Hospital in Delhi's Sarita Vihar said, "Doctors need to go to work, but we are not being allowed to go out of our society." Another resident who is serving at Apollo Hospital in Noida, Dr Sanchita Dubey said, "Order issued by DM is that emergency service providers will be allowed to go even from sealed areas but RWA sealed it and they are saying gate keys are with police. We have called on 112 but no one is receiving the call."

COVID-19: Cops of Women Police Station in Panchkula prepare food for needy

Panchkula (Chandigarh) Apr 09 (ANI): Police personnel of Women Police Station, Sector-5 in Panchkula prepared food for the needy amid the lockdown. ACP of Panchkula, Noopur Bishnoi said, "We've been serving food to about 300 people daily for past 5 days. We'll continue to distribute food until lockdown ends".

COVID-19: Residents stay indoors after Noida's Sectors 74, 79 declared as 'hotspots'

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Capetown Society in Noida's Sector-74 has been declared as 'containment zone' by the Uttar Pradesh Government on April 08. Security has been beefed up in the areas keeping in mind the coronavirus lockdown. On the other side, Hyde Park Society of Noida's Sector 79 was also declared as 'containment zone' yesterday. Police personnel have been deployed in the areas to maintain law and order situation. All movements will be completely barred from the areas to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The UP government identified 23 hotspots on April 08 and sealed them completely.

Odisha becomes first state to extend lockdown till April 30

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 09(ANI): Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik extends lockdown in the state till April 30 amid coronavirus pandemic. With this, Odisha becomes the first state to announce the extension of lockdown. He further requested the Centre not to start railways and air services in the state till April 30. Naveen Patnaik also announced that the educational institutions in the state will also remain closed till June 17. Odisha has so far reported 42 COVID-19 cases and one death.

Noida authority appeals people to stay at home and not to panic, ensures doorstep delivery

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): CEO of Noida Authority, Ritu Maheshwari said that 12 COVID-19 hotspots were identified in Noida on April 8, of which 16-17 places fall under Noida Authority. "For all these areas, a list of vendors who can ensure doorstep delivery of fruits and vegetables is being prepared. Once the list is finalised, societies will be notified about it," said Ritu Maheshwari. Noida Authority CEO further assured that sanitisation drive across Noida is being conducted especially in the sealed areas. Ritu Maheshwari appealed to all to stay at home and not to panic at this time.

MLC elections can't be held due to COVID-19: Maharashtra Minister

Mumbai, Apr 09 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on April 09, the Minority Affairs Minister of Maharashtra, Nawab Malik spoke on coronavirus and party meeting. He said, "A decision was taken in today's cabinet meeting to recommend Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's name for the two vacant Members of the State Legislative Council (MLC) posts that are recommended by Governor." "As MLC elections can't be held due to COVID-19, it is being done to avoid a constitutional crisis," Nawab Malik added.

Amid coronavirus lockdown, Karnataka's excise department claims loss of Rs 800 crore every month

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Apr 09(ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, the excise department of Karnataka claimed that the government is facing loss of Rs 800 crore every month. But the department assured that the losses will be recovered once the lockdown is uplifted. Karnataka's Excise Minister, H. Nagesh on the losses incurred by the government after the closure of liquor shops in state said, "Every month there is a loss of Rs 800 crore, but it is not a problem, it can be recovered once it is open, health is more important."

Farmers incur losses in MP's Chhatarpur amid COVID-19 lockdown

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur are incurring losses amid COVID-19 lockdown. They are unable to harvest their crops due to lack of labourers. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. While speaking to ANI, one of the farmers said, "There are no labourers to harvest our crops. The machines for harvesting crops are very costly and we cannot afford them. We are worried as we have nothing to sell and earn if this continued."

Chennai gets a unique disinfectant tunnel for two-wheelers to fight against COVID-19

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 09(ANI): As a precautionary measure for COVID-19, disinfectant was sprayed on two-wheelers entering the city on April 9. The disinfectant tunnel was put up for two-wheeler riders at Maduravoyal, for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission. On the recommendation from Ministry of AYUSH, Kabasura Kudineer medicine is also being given to the riders entering the Chennai.

COVID-19: Delhiites maintain 'social distancing' while buying essential commodities

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): People are standing in queues outside Kendriya Bhandar to purchase the essential commodities in Delhi on April 09. Delhiites maintained complete 'social distancing' while buying their daily usage items. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 669 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi including 426 cases from Markaz. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 5095 in India and 166 deaths.