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Coronavirus Updates: France reports 108 new coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 20, 2020, 04:55:20 IST

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Coronavirus Updates: France reports 108 new coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours

Coronavirus has infected more than 2,00,000 people and killed more than 9,000 across the world. Meanwhile, India has reported four deaths and over 170 cases so far. In his address to the nation, PM Narendra Modi called for Janata Curfew on March 22 and urged people to avoid panic buying. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

12:31 (IST) Mar 19

We need more labs, have asked Modi to give permissions, says Uddhav

12:31 (IST) Mar 19

Spoke to PM Narendra Modi today, briefed him about the requirements and steps that we have taken: Maharashtra CM Thackeray

12:30 (IST) Mar 19

Our own people who went abroad to travel will be brought back, arrangements will be made for their quarantine and isolation: Thackeray

12:30 (IST) Mar 19

There is no need to fear: Uddhav Thackeray

12:29 (IST) Mar 19

The non- essential travel is still happening in Maharashtra. Though the number of passengers has dropped, there are still many who are unnecessarily travelling: Uddhav Thackeray

12:28 (IST) Mar 19

We should help them by staying indoors and by avoiding crowding, says Uddhav

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12:27 (IST) Mar 19

Just like soldiers fight the war, here the doctors, nurses and other government agencies are soldiers: Maha CM

12:24 (IST) Mar 19

All essential items are adequate in the state: Uddhav Thackeray

12:24 (IST) Mar 19

We are very well stocked to fight this war: Uddhav

12:24 (IST) Mar 19

Uddhav Thackeray, while briefing Maharashtra over the coronavirus says this is a war-like situation

12:15 (IST) Mar 19

UGC asks Universities to postpone exams till March 31

In the press note, the UGC stated, "All ongoing University examinations may be rescheduled after March 31, 2020. Second, all evaluation work may be rescheduled after March 31, 2020." Read more

11:57 (IST) Mar 19

China eyes end to coronavirus, plays down warnings of 'second wave'

Chinese scientists and health experts involved in the country's fight against the coronavirus believe the worst is now over, downplaying warnings that the disease could become seasonal or that a deadlier "second wave" could hit later in the year. Medical advisers in China have expressed confidence that the country's strict containment measures have done enough to ensure that the outbreak can be brought under complete control, domestically at least, within weeks. Read more

11:27 (IST) Mar 19

Man tests positive for coronavirus in Karnataka's Kodagu, total cases rise to 15 in the state

11:22 (IST) Mar 19

Two more test positive for coronavirus in UP. One patient is from Lucknow while the other is from Lakhimpur Kheri

10:57 (IST) Mar 19

No cancellation fee will be charged for 155 trains cancelled; passengers to get 100pc refund: Railways

10:52 (IST) Mar 19

New Zealand PM Ardern says border closed for foreigners from midnight on Thursday, reports Reuters

However, citizens and permanent residents can still return to New Zealand, says Ardern

10:38 (IST) Mar 19

Coronavirus scare: Iskcon Temple at Sector 33 in Noida closed for devotees till March 31

10:37 (IST) Mar 19

ICSE board postpones class 10, 12 examinations due to coronavirus threat

10:34 (IST) Mar 19

Mexico registers first death from coronavirus, says health ministry, reports Reuters

10:30 (IST) Mar 19

To tackle protective gear shortage, AIIMS doctors use self-made hand sanitisers, plastic masks, reports ANI

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus in the national capital, medical experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi are using hand sanitizers and plastic face shields, which they have made themselves, as makeshift Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while they look after COVID-19 patients.