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Prez Trump Little Upset with China’ Over Covid-19

(Washington)Prez Trump Little Upset with China’ Over Covid-19
US President Donald Trump has said he is “upset” with China over its late sharing of information on coronavirus.
“They should have told us about this,” Trump told reporters at a press conference in the White House on Sunday.
Trump said soon after he received information about the spread of the deadly viral infection in China, he wanted to send US medical team there. However, China did not allow.

LIC Announce Relaxation for Payment of Premium:Covid – 19

(Mumbai) LIC Announce Relaxation for Payment of Premium
State-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has extended the deadline up to April 15, 2020.
“In view of prevailing extraordinary circumstances in the country on account of Covid-19, LIC will give relaxation to its policyholders in payment of premiums due on inforce policies up to April 15, 2020, wherever customers are unable to deposit online or otherwise,”
To contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, a majority of the states have asked people to maintain social distancing and avoid travel unless necessary.

कान्हा की नगरी मथुरा की सीमाएं भी सील :कोरोनावायरस

(मथुरा,यूपी)कान्हा की नगरी मथुरा की सीमाएं भी सील :कोरोनावायरस
कोरोना वायरस की महामारी के खतरे को देखते हुए मथुरा के प्रशासन ने जिले की सीमाओं और हरियाणा, राजस्थान से जुड़ रहे मुख्य मार्गों को सील कर दिया है
आगरा, अलीगढ़, हाथरस जाने वाले मार्गों पर निगरानी बढ़ा दी गई है।
एसएसपी डॉ. गौरव ग्रोवर के अनुसार
‘‘कोरोना वायरस को लेकर सतर्कता बरतने के निर्देश पर पड़ोसी जिलों और अन्य राज्यों से जुड़ी सभी सीमाओं को सील कर दिया है। सभी प्रमुख मार्गों पर पुलिस तैनात कर दी गई है। सिर्फ रोडवेज बसों को ही आवागमन की छूट दी जा रही है। इनकी संख्या भी बहुत कम है।’’

14th Case of Covid Forced Capt To Lockdown Punjab till 31st

(Chd,Pb)14th Case of Covid Forced Capt To Lockdown Punjab till 31st
The Punjab government on Sunday decided to enforce lockdown in the entire state till March 31 in the wake of the threat of coronavirus.
Punjab has so far reported 14 cases of coronavirus.
Eleven more persons tested positive for coronavirus in Punjab on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed cases of the infection to 14 in the स्टेट
Earlier the Punjab government Saturday night ordered lockdown till March 25 in several districts including Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Jalandhar

Number of Corona Virus Patients Jump to 13 in Punjab

Chd,Pb)Number of Corona Virus Patients Jump to 13 in Punjab
A media bulletin issued by the Punjab government said the number of COVID-19 positive patients went up to 13 in the state.
As of now, testing of 181 samples has been conducted and out of which, reports of 141 persons came negative
The reports of 23 persons with suspected coronavirus are awaited
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a fiscal package to combat the coronavirus crisis and permission for private hospitals and labs to conduct tests for detecting the virus.
Singh had expressed grave concern over the escalating COVID-19 crisis while taking part in the deliberations during a video conference convened by Modi with all chief ministers to review the situation.

Clapping Won’t Help,Give Financial Package to Corona Victims:Rahul Gandhi

(New Delh)Clapping Won’t Help,Give Financial Package to Corona Victims:Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for immediate steps to revive the country’s economy on Saturday and said there was a need for a big financial package.
He pointed out that the coronavirus outbreak was a serious attack on our fragile economy and took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for beating of “thalis” in the honour of those working to contain the spread of the virus.
Gandhi said clapping would not help the daily wage workers and small and medium entrepreneurs.
“The coronavirus is a big attack on our fragile economy. Small and medium entrepreneurs and our daily wage workers are the most affected.
“Clapping will not help them. Today there is a need for cash relief and tax sops, besides relief in repayment of loans as part of a big economic package. Take immediate steps,” the former Congress chief said in a tweet in Hindi.

Punjab Govt Appeals NRIs to Stay at Home:3+ Cases of Covid19

(Chd,Pb)Punjab Govt Appeals NRIs to Stay at Home:Covid19
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday appealed to non-resident Indians (NRIs),
The appeal came after three positive cases of the virus in Punjab had travel history to other countries.
During this time, a large number of NRIs from other countries visit their native places in Punjab. Doaba region comprising Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Nawanshahr districts in Punjab is a well known belt of NRIs.
Notably, Punjab’s first positive coronavirus patient had travel history to
Italy and the second person, who died on Wednesday in Nawanshahr had returned
from Germany via Italy.
A 69-year-old Mohali woman, who tested positive for the virus on Friday, had recently returned from the United Kingdom.

Mumbaiker Christians Suspended Gatherings,Masses:COVID-19 Pandemic

(Mumbai,Maha)Mumbaiker Christians Suspended Gatherings,Masses:COVID Pandemic
In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, leaders of Christian community here have suspended all public gatherings, including prayer meetings and masses, till 31st March
Leaders of the Christian community from across the city met senior officials of the Mumbai Police on Wednesday and decided to suspend all public gatherings, including prayer meetings and masses, till March 31

Melania Trump Cancelled White House Easter Egg Roll :COVID 19

(Washington)Melania Trump Cancelled White House Easter Egg Roll :COVID 19
Office of the First Lady is announcing that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll has been canceled.
First Lady Melania Trump said “The health and safety of all Americans must be the first priority, especially right now,”
. “I deeply regret this cancellation, but we need to make difficult decisions in the short-term to ensure a healthy country for the long-term.
During this time, I encourage everyone to listen to state and local officials, and follow CDC guidelines in order to help protect the health and well-being of everyone.”
In the United States, the Easter Egg Roll is an annual event, and is held on the White House South Lawn each Easter Monday for children (age 13 and younger) and their parents.
It is hosted by the President of the United States and the First Lady of the United States.
Source :White House

Educational+Social +Political Activity Banned Till 31st March:Anil Vij

(Chd,Haryana)Educational+Social +Political Activity Banned Till 31st March:Anil Vij
Haryana’s Home and Health Minister Anil Vij said a ban had also been imposed on holding political, cultural and social gatherings or sports events that attract a crowd of more than 200 people with immediate effect.
Both government and private schools across the state will remain closed till March 31, Vij said, adding that the decision was taken after a Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with senior officials including those from the health department.
However, students will appear for their board/annual/assessment examinations as per schedule, Vij said.
On Friday, the Department of School Education had ordered the closure of all government and private schools in five districts of the state including Gurugram, Sonepat, Rohtak, Jhajjar and Faridabad till March 31.
About the measures taken by the health department to prevent spread of infection, Vij said all districts have been attached with a nearby medical college so that ventilators can be made available at a short notice if the need arises.
The Haryana government had on Thursday declared the coronavirus an epidemic.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has assured the people of the state that there was no need to panic as all measures were being undertaken to prevent the spread of the infection