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Coronavirus outbreak live updates: No need to fear, we"ll fight this, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Coronavirus has infected more than 2,00,000 people and killed more than 8000 across the world. Of these, China has over 80,800 positive cases while Italy’s tally stands over 27, 900. Total cases in India have risen to 166, as per the Union health ministry. Three persons have lost their lives in India due to the virus. The latest updates:

Maharashtra: Mumbai’s ’Dabbawalas’ have suspended their services from 20th March till 31st March, in wake of coronavirus pandemic, reports ANI
12:39 (IST), Mar 19

People shouldn’t step out of their homes: Uddhav Thackeray
12:35 (IST), Mar 19

Maharashtra is the state of the warrior Shivaji Maharaj, we should prove that we will fight against the virus and return victorious: Maha CM
We need them to be more effective and so the burden on them must be reduced: Uddhav
12:33 (IST), Mar 19

"We are all together in this fight. We have to reduce the burden on health agencies," says Uddhav
12:31 (IST), Mar 19

We need more labs, have asked Modi to give permissions, says Uddhav
12:31 (IST), Mar 19

Spoke to PM Narendra Modi today, briefed him about the requirements and steps that we have taken: Maharashtra CM Thackeray
Our own people who went abroad to travel will be brought back, arrangements will be made for their quarantine and isolation: Thackeray
12:30 (IST), Mar 19

There is no need to fear: Uddhav Thackeray
12:29 (IST), Mar 19

The non- essential travel is still happening in Maharashtra. Though the number of passengers has dropped, there are still many who are unnecessarily travelling: Uddhav Thackeray
12:28 (IST), Mar 19

We should help them by staying indoors and by avoiding crowding, says Uddhav
12:27 (IST), Mar 19

Just like soldiers fight the war, here the doctors, nurses and other government agencies are soldiers: Maha CM
All essential items are adequate in the state: Uddhav Thackeray
12:24 (IST), Mar 19

We are very well stocked to fight this war: Uddhav
12:24 (IST), Mar 19

Uddhav Thackeray, while briefing Maharashtra over the coronavirus says this is a war-like situation
12:15 (IST), Mar 19

UGC asks Universities to postpone exams till March 31

In the press note, the UGC stated, "All ongoing University examinations may be rescheduled after March 31, 2020. Second, all evaluation work may be rescheduled after March 31, 2020."
China eyes end to coronavirus, plays down warnings of ’second wave’

Chinese scientists and health experts involved in the country’s fight against the coronavirus believe the worst is now over, downplaying warnings that the disease could become seasonal or that a deadlier "second wave" could hit later in the year. Medical advisers in China have expressed confidence that the country’s strict containment measures have done enough to ensure that the outbreak can be brought under complete control, domestically at least, within weeks. Read more
11:27 (IST), Mar 19

Man tests positive for coronavirus in Karnataka’s Kodagu, total cases rise to 15 in the state
11:22 (IST), Mar 19

Two more test positive for coronavirus in UP. One patient is from Lucknow while the other is from Lakhimpur Kheri
10:57 (IST), Mar 19

No cancellation fee will be charged for 155 trains cancelled; passengers to get 100pc refund: Railways
10:57 (IST), Mar 19

No cancellation fee will be charged for 155 trains cancelled; passengers to get 100pc refund: Railways
10:52 (IST), Mar 19

New Zealand PM Ardern says border closed for foreigners from midnight on Thursday, reports Reuters

However, citizens and permanent residents can still return to New Zealand, says Ardern
10:38 (IST), Mar 19

Coronavirus scare: Iskcon Temple at Sector 33 in Noida closed for devotees till March 31
ICSE board postpones class 10, 12 examinations due to coronavirus threat
10:34 (IST), Mar 19

Mexico registers first death from coronavirus, says health ministry, reports Reuters
10:30 (IST), Mar 19

To tackle protective gear shortage, AIIMS doctors use self-made hand sanitisers, plastic masks, reports ANI

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus in the national capital, medical experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi are using hand sanitizers and plastic face shields, which they have made themselves, as makeshift Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while they look after COVID-19 patients.
10:15 (IST), Mar 19

Chhattisgarh’s first case of COVID-19 identified

Chhattisgarh’s first case of novel Coronavirus has been identified. A 23-year-old woman who returned from the United Kingdom has been quarantined at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Raipur. AIIMS sources confirmed that her family members, who also travelled with her, have been isolated and their blood smaples have been sent for testing. The test reports are expected to come by 11 AM.
Two women test positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday, total cases in Maharashtra now 47
09:58 (IST), Mar 19

Railways cancel 84 more trains, taking the total number of cancelled trains to 155, say officials

Trains to remain cancelled from March 20-31 in view of coronavirus, officials said
09:57 (IST), Mar 19

’Friends’ reunion special delayed amid coronavirus pandemic

The much-awaited "Friends" reunion special has been postponed in the wake of the coronavirus scare. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the unscripted episode, set at HBO Max, was set to be shot next week at the iconic Stage 24 of the Warner Bros Studio lot in Burbank, where the original NBC series was filmed. The production will not go ahead at least until May due to rising health concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A new date has not been set as yet as it is unclear when any programming would be able to resume work.
09:42 (IST), Mar 19

TMC suspends media briefings at Parliament till March 31

All India Trinamool Congress parliamentary party’s daily media briefings at the party office in the Parliament have been suspended from today, till March 31
09:35 (IST), Mar 19

Markets plunge again as global sell off continues, sensex tanks over 1,700 points; Nifty below 8,000
US-Canada border closed as Florida congressman diagnosed with coronavirus

The United States and Canada closed their shared border to "non-essential traffic" on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump moved to hasten medical equipment production and said hospital ships would be deployed in the battle against the coronavirus. Read more
09:16 (IST), Mar 19

The number includes 25 foreign nationals who have been tested positive for the novel coronavirus
09:16 (IST), Mar 19

Total number of cases in India rise to 169, as per the latest data released by Ministry of Health and Family welfare