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Sonali Giri DC Ropar self Quarantine after SDM tests Corona politive

Ropar, July 9, 2020:  Deputy Commissioner Sonali Giri today self quarantined at home after local SDM G.S.Johal tested positive for Covid-19. He had mild symptoms. Johal had attended a meeting of PCS officers association on Friday last and he district authorities have advised all officers present in the meeting to …

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Nine Corona positive cases reported in SAS Nagar

SAS Nagar-Mohali, July 9, 2020 : Nine new Corona cases were reported in Mohali on Thursday. These cases included 62Male from Sector 127, 68Male Sec 97, 42Male Sec 78, 32Male Ph 9, 30Male  Sector 80, 52Female  Phase 9, 48Female Phase 10, 32Male from  Zirakpur and 19Male from  Dappar village of …

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New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne transmission

The World Health Organization on Thursday released new guidelines on the transmission of the novel coronavirus that acknowledge some reports of airborne transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 but stopped short of confirming that the virus spreads through the air. In its latest transmission guidance, issued on Thursday, the …

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Indiana prepares deliveries of PPE supplies for K-12 schools

INDIANAPOLIS- JULY 8: Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced new resources to make personal protective equipment (PPE) more accessible to businesses, nonprofits and schools across the state, supporting efforts to get Indiana Back on Track while ensuring the health and safety of Hoosiers, according to Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “As Indiana …

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Close vigil of those coming from outside Haryana should be done:Keshni Anand

Chandigarh, July 8: Keshni Anand Arora   Haryana Chief Secretary,  Keshni Anand Arora said that proactive strategies are being made to effectively combat the spread novel Coronavirus in the State.  All the Deputy Commissioner along with the Unit Committees has to play a pivotal role in the containment of COVID-19 …

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48 patients discharged today

Jalandhar, July 8- A total of 48 more patients including six from Meritorious school, four from the local civil hospital, one from IMA facility center and 37 patients who completed their home quarantine period today brought cheers on the faces of Jalandhar residents. The discharged patients include Mr Himanshu,  Roop …

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WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of COVID-19

The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists, urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol …

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With nearly 700,000 coronavirus cases, India is third worst-hit country

India has overtaken Russia with the world’s third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases, at nearly 700,000, according to the latest data, as the outbreak, shows no sign of slowing. Health ministry data on Monday showed more than 23,000 new cases reported in the previous 24 hours, down slightly from Sunday’s …