***CORONA VIRUS UPDATES***

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Gujarat reports surge in COVID-19 cases with 52 new reports

Two more deaths (one each in Ahmedabad and Surat) and 52 more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Gujarat, reported ANI. The total number of confirmed corona virus cases in the state has reached 695. The virus-related death toll is at 30.

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Symptomatic patient, attendant flee from Osmania Hospital after latter attacks doctor

In a shocking incident, the attendant of a person with symptoms of COVID-19, attacked doctors at Osmania General Hospital and later fled with the patient.

Furthermore, after their escape, the results showed the patient had tested positive for the disease, following which a police team tracked the two down and shifted them to another hospital on Tuesday.

The police immediately set into action and traced the patient and his family members, including the attendant, and shifted them to Gandhi Hospital.

[Kool_SRG]

Six relatives of deceased COVID-19 doctor test positive

Six relatives of the deceased COVID-19 patient of Meghalaya have been confirmed coronavirus positive. Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma took to Twitter to confirmed the news. 

A 69-year-old doctor in Meghalaya has died after testing positive for coronavirus. He was the first COVID-19 patient in the state. Six family members of the doctor, who were in contact with him, have also tested positive for the novel virus.

The doctor at Shillong's Bethany Hospital had no travel history, sources had said earlier, adding that he might have contracted the virus through a "silent carrier". The state government launched a massive search for the spreader, and has announced a two-day curfew in the capital city.

 

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Houseboats converted into isolation wards in Kerala

Alappuzha district administration in Kerala has converted houseboats, usually used by tourists in backwaters, into isolation wards to admit COVID-19 patients.

Adding the houseboats together, the administration would be able to increase bed strength by 2,000. "The Houseboat Owners Association has agreed to the request," M Anjana, District Collector, said. Out of 387 positive COVID-19 patients, 211 patients have been cured so far in Kerala.

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COVID-19 patient commits suicide at Nair Hospital

A 29-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 allegedly committed suicide at Mumbai's Nair Hospital, Indian Express reported. According to police officials, the woman is a resident of Worli and was suffering from asthma.

[Kool_SRG]

17 new cases in Karnataka; state tally at 277

Karnataka reported 17 new corona virus cases on Wednesday, taking the state's total to 277, including 75 discharged and 11 deaths. Of the 17 new cases, nine are workers of a pharmaceutical company in Mysuru.

 

 

[ARYA]

Just now, Kool_SRG said:

Houseboats converted into isolation wards in Kerala

Alappuzha district administration in Kerala has converted houseboats, usually used by tourists in backwaters, into isolation wards to admit COVID-19 patients.

Adding the houseboats together, the administration would be able to increase bed strength by 2,000. "The Houseboat Owners Association has agreed to the request," M Anjana, District Collector, said. Out of 387 positive COVID-19 patients, 211 patients have been cured so far in Kerala.

heard Kerala , Karnataka and AP are the best performing states and Gujrat being the worst after lockdown..

[Kool_SRG]

10 minutes ago, ARYA said:

heard Kerala , Karnataka and AP are the best performing states and Gujrat being the worst after lockdown..

Testing lo Kerala, Rajasthan & Maharastra are in Top 3, MH is highest in no.of tests, Delhi also doing much of testing... AP also picked up pretty well.

More positive cases are in Maharashtra, Kerala have literally flattened the curve.

 

 

[ARYA]

2 minutes ago, Kool_SRG said:

Testing lo Kerala, Rajasthan & Maharastra are in Top 3, MH is highest in no.of tests, Delhi also doing much of testing... AP also picked up pretty well.

More positive cases are in Maharashtra, Kerala have literally flattened the curve.

 

 

Kerala lo last yr niba virus vachindi kada dani experience tho gattiga ne implement chesaru social distancing...

also mana deggara testing is very poor

[Kool_SRG]

Just now, ARYA said:

Kerala lo last yr niba virus vachindi kada dani experience tho gattiga ne implement chesaru social distancing...

also mana deggara testing is very poor

As compared to other countries we are certainly lagging... Many states have ordered for Rapid Test kits they are set to arrive shortly so testing could increase more particularly in red zones...

[Kool_SRG]

Gujarat CM to self-isolate for one week after MLA he met tests positive

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has decided to run the state administration without meeting anyone for next one week after a Congress MLA whom he met on Tuesday tested positive for corona virus.

Rupani's health is fine and he will run the state administration through technological facilities like video conference, video-calling and tele-calling, Chief Minister's Office (CMO) secretary Ashwani Kumar said on Wednesday.

"No visitor will be allowed at the chief ministers residence for the next one week," he said. Congress MLA Imran Khedawala, who met Rupani along with other party legislators on Tuesday morning, tested positive for corona virus in the evening.

[ARYA]

3 minutes ago, Kool_SRG said:

As compared to other countries we are certainly lagging... Many states have ordered for Rapid Test kits they are set to arrive shortly so testing could increase more particularly in red zones...

not sure how many people are suffering from the virus and still have no trace of it officially

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6 minutes ago, ARYA said:

not sure how many people are suffering from the virus and still have no trace of it officially

Cannot know unless tested...Lets see.

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Four test positive in Bihar, state tally reaches 70

Four persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Bihar on Wednesday, taking the total number of people afflicted with the disease to 70, an official said.

Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar said three persons from Nalanda district a 60-year-old man and two women aged 25 and 35 years all of whom came in contact with a coronavirus-infected patient with travel history to Dubai, have tested positive.

In addition, a 60-year-old man from Munger has also tested positive, Kumar said, adding that his contact-tracing is on.

Only Siwan, where 29 people have tested positive for the novel corona virus, has reported more cases than Munger which shares the second spot with Begusarai with eight cases each.

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MAHARASHTRA RECORDS 117 NEW CASES IN A SINGLE DAY

 

 

Maharashtra, the state with highest COVID-19 tally in India, on Wednesday reported a surge of 117 new cases recorded today, of which 66 are from Mumbai alone, while another 44 are from Pune. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2801 now.