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Coronavirus live updates: PM urges people not to rush to villages, avoid crowding trains, buses

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 21, 2020, 23:20:44 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: PM urges people not to rush to villages, avoid crowding trains, buses

Coronavirus has infected more than 2,70,000 people and killed more than 11,000 across the world. Meanwhile, India has reported four deaths and 283 cases so far. In his address to the nation, PM Modi called for Janata Curfew on March 22 and urged people to avoid panic-buying. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

16:31 (IST) Mar 21

We must wash our hands properly and not just depend on sanitizers: Health ministry

16:30 (IST) Mar 21

Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal says ration per person being increased by 50% and will be provided free of cost

16:29 (IST) Mar 21

After video conference with all the states, we have decided to make as many as 111 labs functional across India: Health ministry

16:28 (IST) Mar 21

We have requested states to conduct a mock drill on things like managing OPDs and bringing patients from ambulances: Health ministry

16:27 (IST) Mar 21

Health ministry briefs media

16:21 (IST) Mar 21

12 passengers tested positive for Covid-19: Indian Railways

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16:17 (IST) Mar 21

Pension for elderly, widows, specially-abled being doubled in view of coronavirus outbreak: Arvind Kejriwal

16:16 (IST) Mar 21

Extremely concerned about daily wagers, labourers amid coronavirus crisis; don't want anyone to sleep on an empty stomach: Arvind Kejriwal

16:16 (IST) Mar 21

50% buses won't ply on Delhi roads during Janata curfew: Kejriwal

16:15 (IST) Mar 21

No gathering with more than 5 people allowed in Delhi: Kejriwal

16:15 (IST) Mar 21

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal briefs media

16:10 (IST) Mar 21

Union Health Ministry: A total of 298 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

16:09 (IST) Mar 21

West Bengal government orders shutting down of all restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs, amusement parks, museums and zoos till March 31 in wake of coronavirus pandemic.

16:05 (IST) Mar 21

An Air India special flight for Rome (to bring back Indians today on 14:20 hours) delayed for one and half hours. Commander of aircraft has detected glitches in power transfer in aircraft on last minute of take off: ANI

15:57 (IST) Mar 21

Coranavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 510

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15:48 (IST) Mar 21

PM Modi: This is the time we should all listen to the advise given by doctors and authorities. All those who have been told to stay in home quarantine, I urge you to please follow the instructions. This will protect you as well as your friends and family.

15:46 (IST) Mar 21

PM Modi tweets on Coronavirus: "Never forget - precautions not panic! It’s not only important to be home but also remain in the town/ city where you are. Unnecessary travels will not help you or others. In these times, every small effort on our part will leave a big impact. #IndiaFightsCorona"

15:46 (IST) Mar 21

PM Modi thanks Maldives for contributing to Covid-19 emergency fund

Deeply appreciate contribution of USD 200,000 by Government of Maldives to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. It strength… https://t.co/0eTIbQY8kC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1584785597000

15:44 (IST) Mar 21

1.5 crore masks manufactured in the past one week. Over 2 crore medicines to boost immunity available: Govt

15:30 (IST) Mar 21

Farooq Abdullah releases Rs 1 crore from his MPLAD funds to check spread of coronavirus in J&K

NC president and Member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah released an amount of Rs one crore from his MPLAD funds on Saturday to combat the spread of coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir.