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SC asks Centre to make COVID-19 tests in pvt labs free of cost
“We, thus, issue following interim directions to the respondents: (i)The tests relating to Covid-19 whether in approved Government Laboratories or approved private Laboratories shall be free of cost. The respondents (Centre and other authorities) shall issue necessary direction in this regard immediately,” the bench said.
Doctors, healthcare workers are warriors, have to be protected, SC tells Centre
“They (doctors and healthcare professionals) are warriors. They have to be protected,” the bench observed, adding, “You have to think how to start production. Service sector is working from home. Their well being and mental health is also important”.
Lockdown won’t be lifted in one go, PM Modi hints at all-party meeting
The meet comes amidst indications that the Central government may extend the lockdown across the country beyond April 14 after several states have favoured the extension to contain the fast-spreading virus, as the positive cases in the country show no signs of any let up.
China sees slight rise in new coronavirus infections as imported cases jump
China reported 63 new cases on Wednesday, up from 62 a day earlier, the National Health Commission said.Of those, 61 involved travellers arriving from overseas, the health authority said on Thursday, the most since March 25.That brings the total number of confirmed cases in mainland China to 81,865.
Speed of coronavirus deaths shock doctors as New York toll hits new high
Patients “look fine, feel fine, then you turn around and they’re unresponsive,” said Diana Torres, a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, the center of the nation’s worst outbreak. “I’m paranoid, scared to walk out of their room.”
Van Gogh heist focuses collectors’ attention on security systems
In New York, where museums and galleries have shuttered and art-lined apartments and townhouses stand empty, some are taking added precautions. Jordan Arnold, head of art risk advisory services at K2 Intelligence FIN, said he’s had numerous conversations recently with clients about security concerns. Lawyer Thomas Danziger said one client, a jeweler, has removed everything from the store in case of theft. Others have put their artwork into storage.
COVID-19 crisis can push 40 cr informal sector workers in India deeper into poverty: ILO
According to the new study, 1.25 billion workers are employed in the sectors identified as being at high risk of “drastic and devastating” increases in layoffs and reductions in wages and working hours. Many are in low-paid, low-skilled jobs, where a sudden loss of income is devastating.
Looked at regionally, the proportion of workers in these “at risk” sectors varies from 41 per cent in the Americas to 26 per cent in Asia and the Pacific.
90% of trucks in India are now off roads amid coronavirus lockdown
The world could be on the brink a food scare as the coronavirus upends supply chains and sends prices for key staples higher. Prices of rice and wheat — crops that account for a third of the world’s calories — are rapidly climbing.
Caronavirus Pandemic:India cases rise to 5,360; death toll at 164
The total number of coronavirus cases in India today hit the 5,000 mark, according to the latest figures from the Health Ministry. With 1,018 cases, Maharashtra was the worst hit state, followed by Tamil Nadu at 690 and Delhi at 576, Telangana at Telangana 364 and Kerala at 336 India
COVID-19 death toll rises to 114, number of cases climbs to 4,421: Health Ministry
a PTI tally based on figures reported by states directly on Monday night showed at least 138 deaths across the country, while the confirmed cases reached 4,683. Of them, 359 have been cured and discharged.