7th death in India reported from Gujarat; 370 COVID-19 cases

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New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus deaths in the country rose to seven today, with the states of Bihar and Gujarat, each reporting their first death due to COVID-19.

The state of Bihar recorded its first coronavirus death today while a 63-year-old man died in Mumbai, taking the total number of COVID-19 casualties in the country to six.

A 38-year-old man in Bihar, who was tested positive for Covid-19, died due to kidney failure, media reports said.

In Mumbai, a man admitted to HN Reliance hospital on March 19 with suspected symptoms of flu pass away late Saturday night, reports said.

Even as the country is observing Janta Curfew today, around 370 cases have been reported in the so far.

In the wake of the pandemic, the Centre also issued an advisory to all states today, directing them to lockdown 75 districts where COVID-19 cases have been reported.

“Only essential services to operate in 75 districts that have reported positive cases. All train services including sub-urban and metro services, interstate passenger transports are suspended till 31st March,” the government said in an official statement today.

The government has also issued the closure of all trains, metro services, and inter-state passenger travel till March 31, to contain the virus.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Government has ordered a complete shutdown in the state till March 31 to contain the spread of the virus.

“Statewide lock down till March 31, to check spread of #COVID19 ordered. All essential Govt services will continue & shops selling essential items such as milk, food items, medicines, etc will be open. All DCs & SSPs have been directed to implement the restrictions immediately,” the Punjab Government tweeted from its official handle.