43 people in India are suffering from Coronavirus: Government
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Monday confirmed that 43 people have tested positive for Coronavirus in the country.
"As of today, there are 43 total cases (3 positive cases from Kerala which are now discharged), out of which 40 are active cases of COVID-19 in the country. 4 (Four) new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since yesterday’s update – 1 (one) from Ernakulum, Kerala, 1 (one) from Delhi, 1(one) from Uttar Pradesh and 1 (One) from Jammu," the Indian government said in a statement.
The 5 cases from Kerala reported on Sunday are 3 family members with travel history to Italy and 2 of their relatives who came in contact with them.
The family is reported to have visited relatives and attended few functions and their contacts are being traced as we speak.
43 samples have tested positive out of the 3,003 samples tested for COVID-19 with 2,694 samples having returned negative results.
A total of 8,74,708 international passengers from 8,255 flights have been screened at airports till now with 1,921 passengers identified as symptomatic. 177 of them have been hospitalized. 33,599 passengers are under observation. 21,867 passengers have completed their observation period.
The people are further appealed that they should reveal clearly about their travel history and fill the details in self-declaration forms properly.
Spl. Secretary (Health) also clarified that the patient from Murshidabad, West Bengal was tested negative for COVID-19 and hence, so far no death has been reported due to COVID-19 in the country.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan is continuously monitoring and reviewing the status, actions taken and future preparedness of States. Also, Secretary (HFW) is reviewing the situation with States/UTs on a regular basis.
The Health Ministry appealed people to 'kindly observe the Do’s and Don’ts, coughing etiquettes, hand-washing and avoid large gatherings'.
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