India has reported 28 positive cases of coronavirus in India so far, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, China has reported 38 new deaths taking its overall death toll to 2,981. Likewise, the death toll across the globe has surged to over 3,100.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan briefs media
Union Minister during the press conference stated that "We have requested all the hospitals in Delhi to develop good quality isolation wards, in an order to stay prepared if more cases of coronavirus are suspected in the national capital."
Meanwhile, he added that "After conducting contact tracing of the person tested positive in Delhi, it has been revealed that he infected 6 members of his family who are in Agra. All the 6 members have been tested positive for coronavirus."
"14 out of the 21 Italian nationals have been found positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, they have been sent to at Indo-Tibetan Border Police's (ITBP) quarantine facility in Chhawla," he added.
Adding, he said that "If the Iran Government supports our efforts, then we have an intention to establish a test lab there as well. This will let us bring back our citizens from Iran after a complete screening."
He concluded that all flights and passengers will be part of universal screening, not just the 12 countries which the government had listed earlier.
PM to skip Holi Milan 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that he will skip the Holi celebrations this year as the experts across the world have “advised against mass gatherings” in wake of the rising cases of coronavirus, especially in India.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Experts across the world have advised reducing mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan program."
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Amit Shah to skip Holi Milan too
Likewise, Amit Shah wrote: "Holi is a very important festival for we Indians but in the wake of Coronavirus, I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year. I also appeal to everyone to avoid public gatherings and take good care of yourself & your family."
-PTC News