New Delhi (NVI): The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India rose to 147 today, according to the Health Ministry.
In addition to this, first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Indian Army, a jawan from Ladakh Scout. The jawan’s father has a travel history to Iran, according to media reports.
S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, tweeted, “Appreciate the difficult situation of Indian students and other passengers waiting in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport. We have now approved AirAsia flights for you to Delhi and Vizag. These are tough times and you should understand the precautions. Please contact the airline.”
Appreciate the difficult situation of Indian students and other passengers waiting in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport. We have now approved @AirAsia flights for you to Delhi and Vizag.
These are tough times and you should understand the precautions. Please contact the airline.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 17, 2020
The country has by far reported three deaths due to novel coronavirus one each in Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka.
Meanwhile, states across the country have shut down all schools, colleges, gyms, night clubs and spas until March 31.
Globally, the death toll has crossed 7,500, with nearly 2,00,000 people testing positive for the virus. China continues to lead the pack with 82,000 cases, followed by Italy at 27,980 and Iran at 16,169 cases.
