Coronavirus updates March 19: Soaps or Sanitizers to home quarantine, latest health news

Coronavirus updates March 19: Soaps or Sanitizers to guidelines for home quarantine, latest health news

Coronavirus or COVID-19 originated in China’s Wuhan City in December but has now spread across the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has already termed it a Pandemic with number of cases reaching 2,00,000 people around the world and caused 8,000 deaths globally. People all over the world have gone into self-quarantine and have been advising everyone to go into self isolation to protect themselves from the deadly virus. It is important to take all the preventive measures to ensure good health.

For the unversed, the common signs of the infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.

Here are the health updates from all around the globe related to COVID-19 that you need to know-

Coronavirus Health Updates March 19

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Mar 19, 2020 8:26 PM (IST) Posted by Shalu Singh

Tirupati temple shut for devotees

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday announced closure of Tirumala's famous Balaji temple for devotees as part of the precautionary measures to contain spread of Covid-19. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of India's richest temple, shut down the ghat road leading towards hill shrine. Devotees heading towards the temple were turned back.
Mar 19, 2020 8:25 PM (IST) Posted by Shalu Singh

Himachal Pradesh bans entry of all tourists into state

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday banned the entry of domestic and foreign tourists till further orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Invoking Clause 3 of HP Epidemic Disease Regulation, 2020, a spokesperson for the government said, the decision has been taken in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases in the neighbouring states.
Mar 19, 2020 1:35 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja

International Passengers stamped 'Home Quarantine'

The Karnataka government will "stamp" international passengers arriving at Bengaluru airport with a "home quarantined till..." sign using indelible ink. The stamp, to be affixed to the back side of the left hand, identifies those quarantined for 14 days amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Mar 19, 2020 1:15 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja

Some cheer amid gloom: No new domestic cases in China

In what can be seen as a ray of hope for China as for the first time in three months, no domestic COVID 19 positive case has been reported in the country even from Wuhan which is the epicentre of the spread for the deadly virus.
Mar 19, 2020 10:29 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja

Delhi Hospitals cancel Elective Surgery

Non-emergency operations have taken a backseat as corona alarm spreads in the country. Safdarjung hospital and a Delhi government-run Guru Nanak Eye Centre have canceled all routine and non-emergency surgeries.
Mar 19, 2020 10:20 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja

Coronavirus cases rise in India

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has reached 169, as more fresh positive cases of COVID-19 were reported from across the country.
Mar 19, 2020 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja

Soaps or Sanitizer?

While Sanitizer is the easiest way to keep away from Coronavirus, Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.