Meghalaya: Over 3,000 samples tested for coronavirus; 4 quarantine facilities set up in Shillong, Tura

Over 3,000 samples have been tested for coronavirus in Meghalaya with all negative results, however the State government is not taking any chances and has come up with four dedicated quarantine centres – two each in Shillong and Tura. Informing this Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong said that so far 6 thousand people have […]

Indian scientists reveal microscopic image of novel coronavirus

In a first, Indian scientists have revealed a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The image is from the throat swab sample of the first laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case in India, reported on January 30 in Kerala. The findings have been published in the latest edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR). (ANI)

Confirmed coronavirus cases in India nears 800-mark; death toll at 20

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the number of confirmed cases in India has surpassed the 800 mark, with 7 new deaths reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 20 in the country. Maharashtra is the most affected state with 147 positive cases, followed by Kerala with 119 cases. Andaman and Nicobar reported its […]

GMCH to be completely shut down for general patients: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will be completely shut down from March 27 for general patients, announced Assam Health Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday. GMCH will be kept exclusively  for Coronavirus treatment though no positive case has been detected so far in Assam. Addressing a press meet in Guwahati, Dr. Sarma informed […]

Assam govt orders immediate closure of vegetable, meat shops in Guwahati

After Guwahati witnessed rampant violation of social distancing norms on the third day of 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Assam government ordered immediate closure of vegetable and meat markets in the city besides all areas falling under the jurisdiction of the Kamrup (M) district administration. The effect shall remain in place until further notice. The move […]

India sees highest number of COVID-19 cases in single day, tally climb to 694

India on Thursday reported 88 new COVID-19 cases, which is the highest in a single day, taking the total countrywide tally to 694, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The number of people who have been cured or discharged stands at 44 while the active COVID-19 cases stand at 633. Sixteen people […]

COVID-19 lockdown: Kamrup (M) district admin fixes timings for wholesale and retail stores

Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration has fixed the timings for opening of whole sale and retail shops in the district during the lockdown period which was imposed to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus. The whole sale shops will remain open from 8 AM to 4 PM every day. On the other hand, retail shops including fair […]

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces 1.7 lakh crore relief package for poor amid COVID-19 crisis

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a slew of significant measures to deal with the economic distress caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to deal with the situation. The development comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week had constituted a task force headed […]

649 confirmed COVID-19 cases in India: Health Ministry

A total of 649 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. “42 fresh coronavirus cases and four deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases stands at 649,” said Lav Aggrawal, Joint Secretary, Health […]