The new coronavirus or COVID-19 has killed more than 2900 and infected 80,026 in China. COVID-19 was first found in late December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China and has since spread to more than 20 other countries. Of course, India is not immune to the deadly epidemic. Here are the latest updates on coronavirus cases in India.
First things first
Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that cause diseases ranging from the common cold to acute respiratory syndrome, but the virus that kills people in China is a novel strain and has not been seen before. According to the WHO, common symptoms of novel coronavirus viruses include respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The WHO has declared the coronavirus epidemic a global health emergency.
What is happening in India
Travelers from 12 countries are being investigated. Including those from Kathmandu, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. India has imposed “certain restrictions” on the export of certain medical devices to China because of their shortage in supply Countries and precautions to be taken are as advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for coronavirus outbreaks.
Sixteen Indians have tested positive for the coronavirus test aboard the cruise liner Diamond Princess. Last batch of healthy The passengers left and returned to India after the quarantine period ended. Around 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people aboard the ship.
5 questions answered:
How many are under surveillance?
To date, more than 23,000 passengers have been brought under community surveillance. Besides, more than five lakh passengers have been shown; at airports and 12,431 at major and minor ports.
What is the center doing?
India has issued a fresh travel advisory to avoid non-essential travel to Korea, Iran, and Italy, besides China.
People with such travel history coming from Korea, Iran, and Italy or from February 10 onwards can quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to India, as well as anyone with a history of travel to China from January 15, 2020, onwards. Has also advised citizens of India. Avoid all non-essential travel
Singapore.
Any Indians left in Wuhan?
A total of 650 people were brought back from two 747 Boeing Air India aircraft; after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China from Wuhan on 1 and 2 February.
Are airlines still flying to China?
Air India: Indian airlines suspend flights for China Air India, IndiGo and other Indian airlines, told that they had suspended flights to China for coronavirus problems. Air India said it has been suspending its Delhi-Hong Kong flight since 8 February, hours after authorities confirmed the death of a patient with the new coronavirus. Earlier, IndiGo refused all three flights between China and India.
Air India suspended its Delhi-Shanghai flight and halted flight operations on the Delhi-Hong Kong route. From 8 February, it will also suspend operations on the Delhi-Hong Kong route.
In Delhi:
Manesar Camp is monitoring those who have come from China. Ram Manohar Lohia, AIIMS and Safdarjung hospitals in the capital also have isolation facilities.
In Mumbai:
Two hospitals in Mumbai, Kasturba Hospital; and Naidu Hospital in Pune are dedicated to suspected patients in the state.
In Karnataka:
The state govt. has placed the border districts of Dakshina Kodagu, Kannada, Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru under story coronavirus surveillance after three infected cases in the neighboring state of Kerala. At Mangaluru International Airport, a health unit for passengers and screen passengers has been formed. An isolation ward with ten beds; has been set up at Government Wenlock Hospital to treat patients.
In Manipur:
Five centers have been opened; for the screening of people for coronavirus in various border cities of the state. And at Imphal International Airport.
In Mizoram:
Facility opened in Mizoram, where people entering through the Indo-Myanmar border; are being tested at Zokhavthar.
If you feel symptoms regarding coronavirus please contact at the below helpline:
- The Helpline Number for corona-virus : +91-11-23978046
- The Helpline Email ID for corona-virus : ncov2019@gmail.com