Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Islampur region in Sangli becomes first hotspot to become 'COVID-free' At a time when Maharashtra has been identified as the worst COVID-affected state with 1,574 confirmed cases, a major development was seen in Sangli district. The Islampur region in Sangli, one of the first hotspots in the state, became "COVID-free" on Saturday, News18 reported. Sangli was red-flagged by the Centre after the region registered 26 positive cases. All the cases were reported from Islampur area. Strict lockdown, quarantine and contact tracing are the major reasons behind the region being coronavirus free. Sangli was identified as one of the first hotspots by the Central Health Ministry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Maharashtra COVID-19 tally at 1,666 after 92 new cases emerge; 72 in Mumbai As 92 more cases of COVID-19 have emerged in Maharashtra, the number of such patients in the state reached 1,666 on Saturday, the state health department said. Seventy-two of these new cases were detected in Mumbai, it said. Five others tested positive in Malegaon, four in Thane, two each in Panvel and Aurangabad, one each in Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Pune, Ahmednagar, Nashik city, Nashik rural and Palghar, the department added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Door-to-door testing begins in Dharavi, say reports The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Doctors of Maharashtra Medical Council have begun door-to-door testing of 7.5 lakh people in Dharavi, in south Mumbai, on Saturday. The thermal screening will take place over the course of next ten days, News18 reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Karnataka confirms seven new COVID-19 cases taking state tally to 214 Seven new coronavirus cases were recorded in Karnataka since Friday evening. Officials said five of the new cases are contacts of a pharmaceutical company employee in Mysore who tested positive for COVID-19 while, the other cases were from Bengaluru and Bidar regions respectively. The state confirms a total of 214 cases, including 6 deaths and 37 recoveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Wadala hospital converted to isolation ward The Acworth Municipal Hospital in Wadala is now converted into a well equipped 30 quarantine centre in association with local corporator Amey Gole, Ward officer Ganjanaji Bellale and JE Ravi Gupta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Palwal reports new COVID-19 case after three-day gap After a gap of three days, another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Palwal on Saturday, with officials saying he had attended the Tablighi Jamaat gathering in Delhi in March. A total of 29 cases have emerged in Palwal so far, of which 1 person has recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 West Bengal imposes lockdown in 10 COVID-19 hotspots West Bengal government released a list of 10 regions in the state identified as coronavirus hotspots to curb the spread of the disease. A '100 per cent lockdown' will be imposed in parts of Dum Dum, Salt Lake in Kolkata, Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas, several wards of South and Central Howrah, Haldia and Egra in East Midnapore, Kalimpong and some areas of Alipurduar district in North Bengal and parts of South 24 Parganas district. Reports state that the hotspots have being sealed, rapid tests of residents are being planned, markets removed and government ready to ensure supply of essential commodities to residents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Karnataka confirms seven new COVID-19 cases taking state tally to 214 Seven new coronavirus cases were recorded in Karnataka since Friday evening. Officials said five of the new cases are contacts of a pharmaceutical company employee in Mysore who tested positive for COVID-19 while, the other cases were from Bengaluru and Bidar regions respectively. The state confirms a total of 214 cases, including 6 deaths and 37 recoveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Amarinder Singh suggests extension of national lockdown Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh suggested an extension of lockdown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the meeting on Saturday. He asked for a faster and supply of rapid testing kits and special risk insurance for all government employees who are working at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. He also asked for urgent special concessions and relief for industry and agriculture amid the lockdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Amma canteens serving meals to 11 lakh people in Tamil Nadu during COVID-19 crisis The Amma canteens in Tamil Nadu are currently serving meals to 11 lakh people in the state during the coronavirus crisis. "Stock for Amma canteen is adequate and we monitor it constantly. We will serve all people who need food and they will not be left hungry," said Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner G Prakash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 199 COVID-19 cases in Worli, BBD chawl According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday, the tally in the G South ward, which comprises areas such as Worli Naka and BDD chawl, now stands at 199. Over the past few days, the ward had been reporting a daily average of 50 new cases. Other wards such as E (Byculla) reported five new cases, D (Malabar Hill, Walkeshwar) eight, and K West (Andheri West) five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Maharashtra's mortality rate higher than national, global average As India’s coronavirus cases surged past the 7,400 mark, it became clear that the state of Maharashtra bore the brunt of the spread of pandemic in the country. But a recent study, also quoted by the Maharashtra government, shed light on just how bad the situation as. According to the State Health Department, not only does Maharashtra bear nearly a fifth of the national burden of COVID-19 cases with the highest nationwide tally, but also has the highest mortality rate. At 6.98, the state’s mortality rate is higher than the global rate of 3.21% and the national average of 6.10% What is more hard-hitting as of Saturday, state had 1,574 positive cases and 110 deaths while the nationwide toll stood at 239. This suggests Maharashtra that has 21.13 percent of the country's cases accounts for 46 percent of the deaths across the nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Cardiology, male wards of RG Kar Medical hospital sealed after deaths of two patients who later tested positive Authorities seal off cardiology and male medicine wards of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata after two patients who died in these wards on Friday were later found to have tested positive for COVID-19. The wards are currently being sanitized, existing patients have been removed to other wings of the hospital. These patients would be treated in isolation for 14 days by hospital staff wearing special gears. The government hospital drew up a list of some 40 doctors, nurses and health workers whose samples have been collected for tests. State health department to decide later on Saturday whether they would be simply quarantined or put in hospital isolation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 In Photos: Door-to-door COVID-19 testing in Dharavi The Brihanmumbai Corporation (BMC) initiated a massive door-to-door testing drive on Saturday in Dharavi, in south Mumbai. About 7.5 people will be tested in this intensive campaign. A team of doctors and health workers have started going to every single household, collecting swabs and conducting the thermal screening. As of Saturday, 28 positive cases of coroanvirus have been reported from Dharavi. Image credit: News18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool_SRG Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 WILL TAKE ANOTHER TWO WEEKS TO EASE COVID-19 SITUATION IN MAHARASHTRA, SAYS JAYANT PATIL In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18, Maharashtra cabinet minister Jayant Patil termed the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai a concern for the government. "We were hoping coronavirus won't find its way to Dharavi and we are worried now. Lockdown extension essential is, that's why Uddhav Thackeray sought extension of lockdown till 30 April. The cabinet minister also elaborated on the 'Islampur model', which was one of the first hotspots and is now COVID-free.He termed the Islampur model a "big success". Sangli district was red-flagged by the Centre after the region registered 26 positive cases. All the cases were reported from Islampur area. "Aggressive door to door campaigning by the ASHA workers, strict lockdown and quarantine was followed. The approach road to quarantine facility was completely sealed for over a kilometre. And nobody was allowed to go there," said Patil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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