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Floods, landslides kill dozens as monsoon rains lash northern, eastern India
Heavy showers followed by landslides and flooding in the Himalayan...
Assam Flood: Govt to start rebuilding infrastructure from September
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Modi’s ‘stay at home’ call may deepen India’s economic slowdown
“The current social-distancing measures will severely impact airlines, hotels, malls, multiplexes, restaurants and retailers,” according to analysts at Crisil Ltd., the local unit of S&P Global. “Lower footfalls and occupancies, decline in business volume and sub-optimal operating efficiencies will impact cash flows of companies in these sectors,” wrote the analysts led by Chief Economist Dharmakirti Joshi.
ICMR revises testing strategy to fight spread of new coronavirus
The coronavirus cases rose to 258 on Saturday in India with fresh cases being reported from various parts of the country.
Govt advises cos to implement ‘Work from Home’ policy
“All companies/LLPs are advised to implement the ‘Work from Home’ policy in their headquarters and field offices to the maximum extent possible, including by conduct of meetings through video conference or other electronic/ telephonic/ computerised means,” he said
WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp
From government leaders to health workers and family and friends, this messaging service will provide the latest news and information on coronavirus including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others. It also provides the latest situation reports and numbers in real time to help government decision-makers protect the health of their populations.
Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars
Trade policies haven’t helped. Tariffs on medical supplies made them more expensive, and they were only lifted March 5, even though health care associations asked the administration last year to exempt items like masks, gloves and gowns. And now countries including South Korea, India and Taiwan are blocking exports of medical supplies to save them for their own citizens, leaving the U.S. with fewer options.
Millions could die if virus allowed to spread unchecked: UN chief Antonio Guterres
“The health catastrophe makes clear that we are only as strong as the weakest health system,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
US life insurers go slow on new policies to limit Coronavirus risk
Credit ratings firms AM Best and Fitch Ratings this week revised their outlooks for U.S. life insurers from stable to negative as the global economic meltdown rattle U.S. life insurers
An historic stock market slump and interest rate cuts will pressure life insurers’ earnings, reserves and capital, Fitch said on Tuesday.
Star Health launches coronavirus cover without travel history exclusions
The Star Novel Coronavirus policy is available under two sum insured options of Rs. 21,000 and Rs. 42,000 at premiums of Rs. 459 plus GST and Rs. 918 plus GST respectively. Anyone up to the age of 65 years can purchase the policy online at www.starhealth.in or through the company’s vast network of insurance agents, and without having to undergo any pre-medical screening.
Novel coronavirus cases climb to 223 in India
“The total number of active COVID-19 cases across India stands at 196 so far,” the ministry said, adding that 23 others have been cured/discharged/migrated while four have died.
Curbing Coronavirus: Maha goes for partial lock down, closes private offices,shops in Mumbai till Mar 31
Groceries, milk centres, pharmacies and banks are exempt from the restrictions which come into effect from today midnight.