Coronavirus Live Updates: Death toll in Iran climbs to 853; world closes in on itself

Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE updates: 

20:14 pm: All the national monuments and museums under Archaeological Survey of India to remain closed till 31st March: Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel

18:23 pm: Britain's Labour Party's MP Kate Osborne becomes second MP to test positive.

18:22 pm: Philipines majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has tested positive for COVID-19.

18:05: Iran's state broadcaster quoting health ministry has confirmed 14,991 cases of COVID-19 so far. The death toll in Iran due to coronavirus has climbed to 853, Tehran Times reports.

04:59 pm: People with symptoms of Coronavirus should reach the hospital in time so that they can be treated in time. There is no need to be scared. Isolation facility is being developed in medical colleges. We should stay cautious and prepared: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

04:56 pm: China has finally started to relax the travel restrictions in Hubei province, from where the coronavirus originated.

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02:39 pm: Anyone found hiding symptoms of the novel coronavirus in Sri Lanka will be handed a six-month jail term, a senior police official said on Monday, adding that there were individuals who had avoided going into quarantine centres after arriving from virus-affected countries.

02:36 pm: Many Indian pilgrims in Iran test positive for COVID-19

02:24 pm: Here's what should you do to protect yourself and others from getting novel coronavirus

02:15 pm: After the Prime Minister's video conferencing with representatives of the SAARC countries, the Congress has demanded that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi should also talk to the chief ministers and health ministers of all the states.

01:54 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says there has been a coordinated response to the coronavirus outbreak and asserted that "no stone is being left unturned" to ensure people are healthy.

01:46 pm: The Bombay High Court on Monday sought the Mumbai University's response on graduate and post graduate examinations scheduled to be held amid the novel coronavirus breakout. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice BP Dharmadhikari and Justice NR Borkar was informed by an advocate, Siddarth Ingle, that the state government had, on March 14, issued a notification directing all schools and colleges to be shut till March 31.

01:40 pm: The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Australia on Monday reached 350 as some states in the country declared a state of emergency and announced penalties for breaching quarantine and self-isolation guidelines issued by them to contain the spread of the deadly disease.

01:33 pm: Quarantine facilities have been arranged at three Delhi hotels -- Lemon Tree, Red Fox and IBIS, says CM Kejriwal

01:32 pm: Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of overcrowding of prisons

01:30 pm: Weddings have been excluded so far from restrictions in view of coronavirus but it is advised to consider postponing dates, says Kejriwal

01:28 pm: No religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people allowed in Delhi till March 31, says CM

01:26 pm: 4 of 7 COVID-19 cases in Delhi still recovering. Sufficient beds arranged if the number of cases increase, says Kejriwal, adding gyms, nightclubs, and spas to be closed in Delhi till March 31 in view of COVID-19 outbreak

01:22 pm: Will examine if thermal screening for coronavirus can be done in Delhi Metro as well, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

01:18 pm: Protests with gathering of over 50 people will not be allowed in Delhi, says Kejriwal

01:14 pm: All autos, taxis to be disinfected for free; hand sanitisers will be placed at maximum places, says Delhi CM

01:07 pm: The wife and father-in-law of Google India's Bangalore-based COVID19 infected employee were on Sunday booked under Epidemic Disease Act 1897 for allegedly lying to the health officials about the infection. 

01:02 pm: Four new cases of novel coronavirus infection have been detected in Maharashtra, taking the state tally to 37 on Monday

12:33 pm: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal directs installation of portable handwash stations across Delhi

12:32 pm: Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of conditions in remand homes where juveniles in conflict with the law are lodged; says some states have taken steps for COVID-19 pandemic but there are some states which have not taken appropriate measures

12:31 pm: Supreme Court asks all states and UTs to depute responsible officer on Mar 23 who could assist the court in the matter

12:29 pm: Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of overcrowding and infrastructure of prisons in country in wake of COVID-19 pandemic; issues notice to DG Prison and chief secretary of all states and UTs, seeks their response by Mar 20 on steps taken for COVID 19

12:21 pm: Fourth batch of Indians evacuated from Iran, placed in quarantine in Jaisalmer

12:19 pm: Chhattisgarh Assembly session adjourned till March 25th in view of coronavirus

11:56 am: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal takes review meetings with all district authorities on containment measures against the spread of COVID-19. Deputy CM, Health Minister, Chief Secretary and Health Secretary to also join from Delhi Secretariat.

11:42 am: After a doctor tested coronavirus positive, 30 of his colleagues at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), have now been kept in isolation under medical observation. The doctor, who had returned from Spain on March 1, tested positive on Sunday at the SCTIMST. 

11:36 am: Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays on Monday said it has decided to temporarily close its Hyderabad park from 15-21 March due to the rising coronavirus scare in Telangana. "In view of the emerging situation in the state of Telangana, consequent to the reported coronavirus cases, the company has decided to temporarily close the Hyderabad park from 15-21 March, 2020," it said in a filing to BSE.

11:30 am: Sri Lanka is conducting week-long Buddhist prayers as means to combat the growing threat of the deadly coronavirus that has killed over 100,000 people globally. As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases reported in Sri Lanka is 11 with over 137 being hospitalised. "We have organised to recite the 'Rathana Suthraya' over a week through which we hope that not only Sri Lanka, the entire world would be blessed in combating this disease," Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana, who heads the powerful Asgiriya sect, told reporters.

11:25 am: Delhi: Thermal screening of visitors being conducted at Supreme Court of India

11:24 am: There are over 500 international and about 40,000 domestic tourists in Assam. We've made all arrangements including screening of tourists and they should not fear of anything. We will provide them all possible assistance, says M Anganuthu, Secretary of Tourism in Assam

11:10 am: Health worker arrested in Rajasthan for spreading fake news about coronavirus

11:03 am: One more person has been tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra's Pimpri-Chinchwad, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 33 in the state

11:02 am: Against the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation chief Praveen Pardeshi on Monday issued a veiled warning to all companies to initiate 'work-from-home' wherever possible. "We highly advise companies to initiate work-from-home policies. If necessary, we will make this mandatory in the days to come," Pardeshi said.​

10:57 am: Three people of 236 evacuated from Iran checked test negative​ for coronavirus

10:56 am: Lawyers, litigants, and media personnel were thermal-screened in the Supreme Court on Monday amid coronavirus scare. The top court, which has taken several precautionary measures in wake of the pandemic has allowed only restricted entry of lawyers, litigants and journalists in the courtroom.

10:38 am: Ukrainian-born actor-model Olga Kurylenko has revealed that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actor, best known for starring in 2008's James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" and 2013's sci-fi movie "Oblivion", took to Instagram on Sunday to share her diagnosis.

10:36 am: Investor wealth worth Rs 6.25 lakh crore was wiped off in early morning trade on Monday as markets witnessed yet another sell-off, with the BSE benchmark plunging 2,182.41 points as Covid-19 scare continued to hit sentiment. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped by Rs 6,25,501.8 crore to Rs 1,23,00,741.02 crore in the opening trade.​

10:29 am: The coronavirus death toll in China rose to 3,213 with 14 new fatalities, while the imported cases climbed to 123 after 12 new infections were reported, prompting Beijing to make 14-day quarantine in special facilities compulsory for foreigners returning to the country.​

10:22 am: New York officials have announced the closure of city's public schools, the largest public school system in the nation, beginning Monday till at least April 20 and ordered all restaurants to limit to food takeaway only, as the city responded with "wartime mentality" to combat the fast-spreading deadly coronavirus.​

10:15 am: Odisha reports first confirmed case of coronavirus

10:11 am: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to take review meetings via video conferencing of all district authorities today on containment measures against the spread of coronavirus. Deputy CM, Health Minister, Chief Secretary and Health Secretary to also join from Delhi Secretariat

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