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India lockdown may be ‘too slow’ to stop millions of infections
While growth in cases in India has so far been slow — reaching 396 with seven deaths — by April 15 the country will be overwhelmed by infections, said Dr. T. Jacob John, the former head of the Indian Council for Medical Research’s Centre for Advanced Research in Virology, warning India’s epidemic could grow to be worse than in Italy or Iran.
Caronavirus Pandemic:Indian shares crash,Global stocks crumble
Indian equity markets crashed over 7 per cent on Monday as the governments the world over struggle to contain the fast spreading novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In India, various state governments announced lockdown in nearly 80 districts across the country as the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases inched towards 400.
Lockdowns not enough to defeat coronavirus – WHO’s Ryan
Nearly one billion people confined to homes globally to curb virus
“Today I have a message for young people: you are not invincible. This virus could put you in hospital for weeks — or even kill you,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
“Even if you don’t get sick, the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life and death for someone else.”
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.
Govt approves a package of Rs13,760 crore to boost manufacturing of APIs, medical devices in country
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved outlay of Rs 9,940 crore and Rs 3,820 crore for bulk drugs and medical devices, respectively, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters in a briefing about the Cabinet decision.