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Study focuses on unravelling role of fungi in early childhood dental health

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found a possible treatment using fungi that may someday lead to better cavity prevention measures and treatments in children. For years, the dental community has known that tooth decay occurs when the good and bad bacteria in our mouth become imbalanced and forms a biofilm (aka plaque). The biofilm absorbs the sugars we eat and the bacteria catabolize those sugars, turning them into acid, which decalcifies the teeth and causes cavities. The research team identified 139 species of fungus that live in human dental plaque, and of those, nine were strongly associated with dental health--in other words, they could be contributing to keeping teeth healthy.

COVID-19: Kathua Police station gets disinfection tunnel to sanitise officials at entrance

Kathua (JandK), Apr 08 (ANI): A disinfection tunnel has been installed at the entrance of Kathua Police Station on April 07. The tunnel was installed as a precautionary measure to protect oneself against COVID-19. Speaking to ANI, a police official said, "Sodium Hypochlorite solution has been used in it. If the model is successful, we will emulate it at other places also".

Akshaya Patra kitchens feeding 30,000 migrants daily in Delhi amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Akshaya Patra Foundation which is known for world's largest midday meal programme has extended its help in COVID-19 lockdown by daily feeding around 30,000 migrants in Delhi. The foundation is utilising its mega kitchens to feed the distressed public all over the country, where uptil now they have served 2 lakh meals in Delhi and around 8 lakh meals in NCR. "At this time of COVID lockdown situation, there are lots of migrant labourers and daily wage earners who were severely affected. So the government asked us why don't you serve meals in partnership with us and supply meals in hunger relief centres in various parts of Delhi. So immediately we jumped in as we had the facility and as the schools are shut down, so we though why not to serve the meals for these hungry people. It is very important social cause in this situation as whole country is in crisis and the big need is food," Shri Bharatarshabha Dasa, NGO's Delhi president told ANI.

Locals violate social distancing norms at Gujarat APMC market

Bharuch (Gujarat), Apr 08 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, people were seen violating social distancing norms at an APMC market in Gujarat's Bharuch on April 07. People rushed to the market to buy essentials. Government of India has imposed nationwide lockdown till April 14. Active cases of COVID-19 in Gujarat jumps to 165.

'Stay Home, Stay safe' street graffitis in Kolkata alert travellers amid corona lockdown

Kolkata, Apr 08 (ANI): Kolkata Police along with city's Municipal Corporation made street graffitis to spread awareness on COVID-19. They appealed to people to 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' through the road arts. The nation is under complete lockdown amid coronavirus scare. Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases crossed 4789 on April 08 which includes 124 deaths.

Lockdown violators made to do sit-ups in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Apr 08 (ANI): Bihar Police on April 07 punished lockdown violators in Patna. Police asked violators to do sit-ups as a punishment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 21-day nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Bihar has over 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus so far, one of the lowest in the country.

Rajasthan model to fight COVID-19 being discussed in entire country: State Health Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 08 (ANI): Rajasthan Health Minister, Raghu Sharma said that state's model to fight COVID-19 is being discussed in other parts of the country. "No, we've made a strategy to fight COVID-19. If any state has worked in a planned way, then it's Rajasthan. That's why our model is being discussed in other parts of country," said Sharma on if strategy adopted to fight Zika virus in 2018 is being used.

COVID19: If needed, will extend lockdown, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal, Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Apr 07 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan hinted extension of the lockdown in the state. "Lives of people are more important, economy can be built again but if people die, how will we bring them back? That is why, if the need arises we will extend the lockdown, a decision will be taken based on the situation," said CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. However the 21-day nationwide lockdown will end on April 14. Nine people lost their live due the pandemic in the state. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh has been reported total number of 165 positive cases of coronavirus so far.

Railways has set up 40,000 isolation beds in 2,500 coaches: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 07 informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said, "Indian Railways has prepared 40,000 isolation beds in 2,500 coaches. They are making 375 isolation beds daily and this is going on across 133 locations across the country."

Without social distancing, a COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days: Lav Agarwal

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 07 said that a recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study states that if someone does not follow social distancing then in 30 days, a single infected person can infect 406 others. 2.5 persons will be infected if social distancing is maintained by a single individual.

Case registered against owner for opening factory in Pushkar amid lockdown

Pushkar (Rajasthan), Apr 07 (ANI): A case has been registered against a factory owner in Rajasthan's Pushkar on April 06. The case was filed for opening the factory amid coronavirus lockdown. They were not following norms of social distancing. Around 24 workers in the factory were from Bihar and West Bengal. There are total 312 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Rajasthan including three deaths and 21 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3981 in India and 114 deaths

Govt adopting strategy for cluster containment to curb COVID-19 spread: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 07 informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said that the government is adopting a adopting a strategy for cluster containment and for outbreaks that are amenable to management. "Government has been adopting a strategy for cluster containment and for outbreaks that are amenable to management. This strategy is producing positive results, especially in Agra, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Pathanamthitta, Bhilwara and East Delhi," said Agarwal.

Former CM Mehbooba Mufti shifted to her residence in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 07 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti has been shifted to her residence in Srinagar on April 07. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader was moved from a subsidiary jail on MA Road in Srinagar to her Fairview residence that will serve as a subsidiary jail.Mehbooba Mufti has been under detention since August 5 last year. On August 05, Article 370 was scrapped and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories. The former chief minister was charged under the Public Safety Act.

COVID-19: Verbally abused and threatened by Bilotipura residents, claims health workers

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 07 (ANI): A medical team that had visited Bilotipura area in Ujjain for a medical survey of the residents of the area claimed that they were verbally abused and threatened by the residents who had refused to share information with them."They told us they won't share info. When we told them it's for their own protection, they threatened to pelt stones at us if we come again. Police had to accompany us. We had approach volunteers of the area after which situation improved," Archana Sharma, health professional. The medical team was conducting survey in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Delhi govt soon to test in large scale amid coronavirus outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Delhi government is now going to do large scale testings like South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak in the state. Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said, "We have formed a 5-step plan after talking to experts, that how will we control coronavirus in Delhi in the time to come. This is a '5 Ts plan'. The first T is testing. If you don't test, you won't be able to find out which houses have been affected. It'll go on spreading. South Korea identified every single individual through large scale testings. We are now going to do large scale testings like South Korea. We have ordered kits for the testing of 50,000 people. The kits have started arriving. We have also placed orders for the rapid test of 1,00,000 people. The deliveries of kits will begin by Friday. Random tests will be done at hotspots. Detailed tests will also be done."

1,07,006 COVID-19 tests conducted so far: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research's Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases-I Scientist and Head Raman R Gangakhedkar informed that 1,07,006 tests have been conducted till now. "Currently, 136 government labs are working and 59 private labs have been given permission," said Gangakhedkar.

Status of essential goods and services satisfactory: Ministry of Home Affairs

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (Women Safety) Punya Salila Srivastava on April 07 said that status of essential goods and services is by and large satisfactory. "Status of essential goods and services is by and large satisfactory. Home Minister did a detailed review of the status of essential commodities and lockdown measures, he gave directions to take appropriate measures and ensure hoarding and black marketing is not done," said Secretary.

COVID-19: Escaped Jamaati patient from UP's Baghpat arrested, says Meerut IG

Baghpat (UP), Apr 07 (ANI): IG Meerut Range Praveen Kumar on April 07 informed that the Tablighi Jamaat member from Nepal, who ran away from the hospital in Baghpat has been caught by the police. He said, "He was found 3 km from the hospital and he has been admitted to hospital again." On April 07, a Tablighi Jamaat member from Nepal, who tested positive for COVID-19 has ran away from hospital in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. A total of 1,302 people, who attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, have been identified in Uttar Pradesh and around 1,000 of them have been quarantined.

COVID-19: Test sample collection center opens in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 07 (ANI): COVID-19 test sample collection center opened at Ghaziabad district hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Medical officer of Ghaziabad Asmita Lal, said, "We have started testing at large scale with 'phone booth' sample collection center. In this center, Health professionals don't have to change their Personal protective equipment (PPE) kit after every sample." In this new center, the doctors will take sample from inside the glass booth. Uttar Pradesh has been reported total number of 305 positive cases of coronavirus so far. On the other side 21 patients has been cured and three people lost their live due the pandemic.

Delhi govt orders for 1 Lakh rapid test kits amid coronavirus outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Delhi government has placed order for 1 Lakh rapid test kits amid COVID-19 outbreak and they will start arriving from Friday. Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendra Jain said, "Delhi government has placed order for 1 Lakh rapid test kits, they will start arriving from Friday. We will start using these at Nizamuddin and Dilshad Garden first of all. 27,000 PPE kits have come to Delhi and I think we will get it by this evening. I thank the central government." A total of 523 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.