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Pregnant woman allegedly denied entry into Bharatpur hospital citing her religion

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Apr 05 (ANI): A pregnant woman was allegedly denied admission into a hospital in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on April 04. She was denied entry in Janana Hospital citing her religion. While speaking to ANI, the Principal of Janana Hospital in Bharatpur, Dr Rupendra Jha said, "I will able to say something once the investigation is done." Speaking to media, pregnant woman's husband said, "Hospital staff referred us to a hospital in Jaipur as we are Muslims. We didn't even cross Bharatpur, she delivered the child on the way and the baby died."

Newspaper sale falls drastically amid coronavirus lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): The sale and distribution of newspaper have gone drastically down in the national capital amid COVID-19 outbreak. Distributers and newspaper hawkers are facing several difficulties as various shops are closed in the city amid lockdown in India. Several people are not buying newspapers with a fear that it will spread the disease further. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic which will continue till April 14. There are total 466 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi including six death and 15 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 2784 in India and 75 deaths.

Mumbaikars violate social distancing norm at vegetable market

Mumbai, Apr 05 (ANI): Heavy crowd was seen at a vegetable market in Mumbai on April 05 amid nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Locals were seen buying essential commodities at a vegetable market in Mumbai's Byculla area. Mumbaikars were seen violating norms of social distancing while purchasing vegetables and fruits. There are total 556 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including 24 deaths and 42 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 2784 in India and 75 deaths.

COVID19: IIT Kanpur to manufacture cost- efficient antiviral coating masks

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 05 (ANI): Several researches are going on to curb coronavirus pandemic, which have killed 56, 985 people globally so far. Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has also joined the fight against the coronavirus. Researchers are working on cost- efficient special antiviral coating masks, which may replace N95 masks whose price shoot upto Rs 500 in recent days. Researcher at IIT Kanpur, Professor Ramkumar said, "We developed an alternative material for N95 masks, and we are making it manually as we don't have access to automatic machines due to nationwide lockdown. By next 2-3 days, we will start manufacturing of the masks." The N95 masks filters at least 95 percent of airborne particles. It is said that healthcare workers who are expected to perform patient activities with those suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 to wear respiratory protection, such as an N95 respirator. Unlike a respirator, a surgical mask does not have an air-tight se

WHO encourages people to be active at home amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): As nations are under lockdown situation due to COVID-19, people are finding it hard to spend time. Some of them are even facing depression and anxiety issues. World Health Organisation suggested people to be active at home. The international organisation encouraged people to exercise daily and spend quality time with family. Coronavirus cases around the globe have surpassed 1 million mark.

COVID-19 lockdown: People offer Namaz in group in UP's Shamli, case registered

Shamli (UP), Apr 05 (ANI): Despite repetitive warnings to maintain social distance amid coronavirus outbreak, Over 10 people gathered to offer Namaz in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli. They offered prayers collectively on a veranda. The incident was captured on a camera. A case has been registered against them.

COVID-19: Indian Navy trains non-medical staff for emergency

Goa, Apr 05 (ANI): The COVID-29 core working group of Southern Naval Command has prepared a training capsule of Battle Field Nursing Assistant (BFNA) to train non-medical personnel who will work as force multipliers in times of emergencies. A total number of 333 personnel have been trained till date in Southern Naval Command.

Lockdown hits watermelon sale due to lack of transport in Karnataka

Vijayapura (Karnataka), Apr 05 (ANI): Lakhs of farmers in India, who were pinned in hope of good sale of watermelons during the peak season, are now staring at grim future amid nationwide lockdown. Farmers are facing a huge loss due to lack of transportation to local markets. Watermelon is generally in high demand during summers.

Punjab cops help woman deliver baby on roadside after hospitals deny entry

Moga (Punjab), Apr 05 (ANI): Two policemen on night patrolling duty helped a woman deliver her baby on the roadside in Dharamkot after three hospitals refused to open their doors for her. Harmanbir Singh Gill, SSP said, "Seeing the lady in pain ASI Bikkar Singh and constable Sukhjinder Singh Singh arranged for wooden benches and called some women from the neighborhood. With all these efforts the woman gave birth to a boy. They will be given award for this act of humanity."

Robbers attempt to steal liquor in Mumbai amid lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 05 (ANI): In an incident captured on CCTV on April 2, three robbers managed to slide in wine shop amid lockdown. Robbers cleverly broke the shutter door of the outlet and attempted to steal liquor. However, they managed to flee after they were spotted. Several liquor robbery cases have been reported in past few days amid lockdown.

62-yr-old invents automatic sanitisation machine in Mandsaur

Mandsaur (MP), Apr 05 (ANI): Coronavirus pandemic has bought nation to standstill. People from all walks of life are joining hands to combat the virus. In order to ease the situation, a 62-year-old man in Mandsaur developed an automatic sanitisation machine and gifted it to the district hospital. Inspired by YouTube, Naharu Khan built the machine that can disinfect around 20 people in one minute.

Skype introduces 'Meet Now' for signup-free video calls

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): As video conferencing becomes popular in the times of social distancing, Skype introduced a new feature that allows one to make calls without having to sign up or download. Called Meet Now, the feature lets you set up a collaboration space and invite Skype as well as non-Skype contacts for video calls. As the official website explains, you can start a meeting by generating the unique link and sharing it with others to begin a video or audio call. For non-Skype members who do not have the app installed on their device, the meeting will open in the Skype for the Web client. Users can choose to record calls which will be available for later review for up to 30 days.

Flight carrying Spanish, EU nationals to take off from Goa airport

Panaji (Goa), Apr 05 (ANI): 16th relief flight for Madrid carrying Spanish and European Union nationals will take off with 150 passengers from Goa International airport shortly. Thermal screening and social distancing norms are being followed at entrance, check-in and security points. Nations are continuously trying to bring their citizens back amid coronavirus spread.

Ghaziabad society organises 'Balcony Karaoke' to beat boredom

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 05 (ANI): As people struggle to kill time amid lockdown, a society in Ghaziabad found an interesting way to spend time. Society members organised karaoke. Keeping in mind social distancing norms, people stepped out on their balconies and enjoyed music.

Kerala to start rapid test for coronavirus from tomorrow, says state Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja informed that 9 labs are conducting polymerase chain reaction tests in Kerala, and the state government will start rapid test from tomorrow. "9 labs are conducting polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests in Kerala. We've received 2000 rapid test kits and will start rapid tests from tomorrow. If a person tests positive in rapid test, we need to confirm it with PCR test. Even if a person is found negative for #COVID19 in rapid test, they need to complete the 14 days mandatory quarantine period. There are 295 cases in Kerala out of which 251 cases are active," said Shailaja on the preparedness to battle COVID-19 pandemic.

42% corona cases fall in 21-40 age group, 17% patients above 60 years: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Health Ministry informed that 42% patients of coronavirus belong to 21-40 years of age group, while 33% cases pertain to patients between 41-60 years age. "Nine per cent COVID-19 patients belong to 0-20 years age, 42 per cent patients belong to 21-40 years age, 33 per cent cases pertain to patients between 41-60 years age, and 17 per cent patients have crossed 60 years age," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

COVID-19: 22,000 Tableeghi Jamaat workers, contacts quarantined, says Govt

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs on April 04 informed that government massive effort leads to quarantined around 22,000 Tableeghi Jamaat workers. "Through a massive effort around 22,000 Tableeghi Jamaat workers and their contacts have been quarantined," said Punya Salila Srivastava, Joint Secretary of MHA on Nizamuddin Markaz.

30% of all coronavirus cases linked to Delhi Jamaat event, 17 states affected: Govt

New Delhi, Apr 04(ANI): The Health Ministry on April 04 informed that out of the total cases in the country, 1023 COVID-19 positive cases from 17 states have been found directly linked to the Tableeghi Jammat event held in Delhi last month. Lav Agarwal said, "30% of the total cases came from one place where we could not understand and manage it. Therefore our actions should be stringent and effort coordinated."

COVID-19: Local industrialists successfully made ventilator in 10 days, says Gujarat CM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 04 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani informed that local industrialists of the state have successfully made ventilator in 10 days because of which there will be no shortage of ventilators in the state. "Local industrialists in Gujarat have got successful in making ventilators in 10 days. Ventilators have been certified and tested successfully. I hope there will be no shortage of ventilators in the state now," said Rupani on upcoming possible shortage of ventilators when coronavirus cases will peak.

Kerala academician starts online creative writing course amid corona lockdown

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala), Apr 03(ANI): An academician in Thiruvanthapuram, Babitha Marina Justin, has started an online creative writing course of one-month amid the coronavirus lockdown. People from varying age groups have shown interest in the course, and Babitha has started the batch of 20 students who belongs to 15-50 years age group. Babitha Marina Justin said that this idea was in her mind for long but this was an opportunistic moment to execute this idea. She says, "When I posted about it, the response was tremendous. Today 20 students from 15-50 years of age are in the 1st batch."