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866 new positive cases in Afghanistan take Covid tally to 14,525

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New Delhi (NVI) The Afghan authorities confirmed 866 new coronavirus cases in Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 14,525, according to Afghan media reports.

In the past 24 hours, 866 out of 1,425 samples tests came back positive, according to the country’s Health Ministry.

Among the new cases 411 were reported in Kabul, 177 in Herat, 39 in Balkh, 35 in Nangarhar, 29 in Takhar, 28 imln Paktia, 27 in Parwan.

In addition, 26 new cases were reported in Badghis, 19 in Baghlan, 16 in Kunduz, 15 in Kapisa, 10 in Ghazni, 6 in Panjshir, 4 in Badakhshan, 3 in Wardak and 2 in Faryab.

All these cases were reported in 16 provinces, with the highest cases in Kabul, and the least in Faryab.

The country’s Ministry of Public Health said 1,303 people have recovered while 249 died from the respiratory disease.

Meanwhile, 37,348 people have been tested for coronavirus in the country.

Apart from this, the Ministry of Health official urged Afghans to wear face masks in crowded places, practice social distancing and keep personnel hygiene.

Nepal reports 189 new coronavirus cases, total climbs to 1,401

New Delhi (NVI) Nepal registered 189 new cases of coronavirus, the highest single day spike, taking the national tally to 1,401, according to local media reports.

The country’s Ministry of Health and Population said, of the infected, 109 people are from Kapilvastu district, 17 from Sarlahi, 14 from Dailekh, 11 from Siraha, nine from Saptari, seven from Dhanusha.

Apart from that, six cases from Rautahat, five from Dang, four from Mahottari, two each from Parsa and Sankhuwasabha, and one each from Bara, Jhapa and Lalitpur districts.

Currently, 53 of the 77 districts and all the Provinces have witnessed the transmission of COVID-19 virus.

As many as 160 cases have been detected in nine districts of Province 1; 547 cases have been seen in eight districts of Province 2; and 45 cases in 12 districts of Bagmati Province.

Likewise, 20 cases have been reported in five districts of Gandaki Province; 547 cases in nine districts of Province 5; 61 cases in three districts of Karnali Province; and 21 cases in seven districts of Sudurpaschim Province.

With this, 1,288 males and 113 females have been infected with the virus across the country.

Meanwhile, 66,729 tests have been carried out using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method so far. Out of this, 2,575 samples were tested through the PCR method in the last 24 hours.

So far, six people have died of coronavirus in Nepal.

At present, 219 people have been cured form the virus and discharged.

Bangladesh records 28 COVID-19 deaths in a day, 1,764 new cases

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New Delhi (NVI): Bangladesh recorded the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 today, as 28 more patients died in the last 24 hours, raising the death tally to 610.

The country is also witnessing rise in coronavirus cases with the detection of 1,764 new cases, taking the total cases to 44,608.

So far, a total of 9,375 people have recovered from the deadly contagion, after 360 more patients made recovery.

Against the total number of detected cases, the recovery rate is 21.02 percent and the mortality rate is 1.37 percent in country.

In addition to this, as many as 4,544 policemen in the country have been infected by the novel coronavirus while being on duty, according to media reports.

Over 3,00,000 UK smokers may have quit due to COVID-19 fears

New Delhi (NVI): More than 3,00,000 in the UK may have quit smoking during the coronavirus pandemic, amid fears that cigarettes may make oneself more vulnerable to Covid-19 infection as suggested by a study, reports World Economic Forum.

According to a recent survey of UK smokers, many have quit smoking in recent months or are thinking about it because of coronavirus.

The survey of UK adults conducted by YouGov and the campaign group Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggests that a further 550,000 smokers have tried to quit, and 2.4 million have cut down.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also suggested that smokers are more vulnerable to COVID-19, as their fingers are frequently in contact with their lips, increasing the likelihood of the virus being transmitted from their hands.

Smokers may also already have lung problems and reduced breathing capacity, which could impact their ability to battle coronavirus.

Apart from that, a small study from China found that COVID-19 sufferers who smoke are significantly more likely to develop severe pneumonia, reports WFP.

2% percent of people in the survey had quit due to concerns about coronavirus, while 8% were trying to quit and 36% had cut down. A large section of the surveyed population said they were more likely to quit, and former smokers were less likely to resume.

Smoking leads to a number of health issues, such as heart attacks, strokes, and respiratory problems. Even if someone has developed smoking-related health problems, quitting will likely improve life expectancy and bring both immediate and longer-term health benefits.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge past 66,000

New Delhi (NVI): Pakistan is witnessing a sharp surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases as nearly 2,000 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 66,457 with at least 1,395 fatalities recorded so far.

Looking at the breakdown of cases, Sindh province has reported 26,113 coronavirus cases, highest among all the provinces, while Punjab has 24,104 positive cases.

On the other hand, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 9,063 cases, Balochistan is at 4,087, Gilgit-Baltistan at 660, Islamabad at 2,192 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is at 234 cases so far, according to Geo News.

On the positive side, the country’s Health Ministry said, 22,305 patients have been recovered so far from the deadly contagion.

In addition to this, Pakistan has resumed the operations of outbound international flights from today, over two months after the services were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Delhi four steps ahead of coronavirus: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi (NVI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today assured that his government is four steps ahead of the coronavirus and is more than prepared to tackle the pandemic.

While addressing a virtual media briefing, the Delhi Chief Minister said, “The national capital cannot have a permanent lockdown, even as the city has been witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases.”

“We agree that the city has seen a huge spike in the number of coronavirus cases. But we should not panic. The situation in Delhi would be worrying for me in two scenarios – if the number of deaths increases and if there’s a shortage of hospital beds,” Kejriwal said.

So far, the Delhi government has arranged 2,100 additional beds for COVID-19 patients in a week’s time, the Chief Minister said. “We had 4,500 beds. Today, the city has 6,600 beds for the patients. By next week, we are planning to take this figure to 9,500,” he added.

Arvind Kejriwal also stated that an app with information on beds and ventilator vacancies in hospitals will be launched by Monday to help people avail the hospital facilities without hindrances.

He further urged the people to not trust fake news and be misled by fake videos.

So far, the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 17,386 in Delhi with a total of 398 fatalities reported.

PM wishes Goa on its statehood day

New Delhi (NVI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their 32nd statehood day.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day. Goa is a land of scenic beauty and warm-hearted people.

“The state is enriching India’s development trajectory in many sectors. I pray for Goa’s continued progress in the years to come,” PM added.

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted people of Goa on this special day, “Greetings to the people of Goa on statehood day. Goa is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and a vibrant culture,” the President tweeted.

“The people of Goa are known for their warm hospitality, harmony & spirit of brotherhood. May this beautiful state continue to prosper in the years to come,” he added.

On this day in 1987, Goa became the 25th state of the Indian Union. Before this, Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was a Union Territory and did not have full statehood.

World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2020: Significance, meaning and importance

New Delhi (NVI): Multiple Sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. In MS, resulting nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and the body.

World Multiple Sclerosis Day is observed on May 30 every year. The aim of this day is to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis disorder and bring together the global MS community to share their stories.

World MS Day is the MS movement’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the condition, and to support and connect the 2.3 million people living with it worldwide.

MS is a disabling disease of the brain and the spinal cord. This leads to problems with balance, vision, and muscle control. The symptoms of MS can be different from one person to another.

Currently, there is no known cure for MS, but researchers have been doing their job and hoping to find one at the earliest.

World MS Day was first launched in 2009 by the MS International Federation (MSIF) that brings together the global Multiple Sclerosis community to share stories, educate and encourage each other.

There are various campaigns held and each campaign is developed in collaboration with an international group of member representatives, from the US, UK, Ireland, Argentina, Spain, Greece, Australia, India and Egypt.

Events and campaigns take place throughout the month of May. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with and for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many ways to participate in World MS Day, to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 2.3 million people globally.

The theme for World MS day 2020 is ‘connections’ as in self-connection, building community connection, and connections for quality care. The tagline ‘I Connect, We Connect’ is used to spread awareness.

The MSIF (Multiple Sclerosis International Federation) is also focusing on connecting with the lawmakers for a better understanding of the importance of quality MS care.

State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

New Delhi (NVI): Coronavirus cases in India continue to surge with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat being the worst affected states in the country.

The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India has reached 1,73,763 while a total of 4,971 deaths have been reported so far, according to Union Health Ministry tally.

Maharashtra tops the country with the maximum number of coronavirus cases and has reported nearly 62,000 confirmed cases so far.

The first confirmed coronavirus case in India was reported in the state of Kerala on January 30. Since then, the virus has tightened its grip across the country.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 33

Andhra Pradesh- 3,436

Arunachal Pradesh- 3

Assam- 1,024

Bihar- 3,376

Chandigarh- 289

Chhattisgarh- 415

Dadar Nagar Haveli- 2

Delhi- 17,386

Gujarat- 15,934

Goa- 69

Haryana– 1,721

Himachal Pradesh- 295

Jammu and Kashmir- 2,164

Jharkhand- 511

Karnataka- 2,781

Kerala- 1,150

Ladakh- 74

Madhya Pradesh- 7,645

Maharashtra- 62,228

Manipur- 59

Meghalaya- 27

Mizoram- 1

Nagaland- 25

Odisha- 1,723

Puducherry- 51

Punjab- 2,197

Rajasthan- 8,365

Sikkim- 1

Tamil Nadu- 20,246

Telangana- 2,425

Tripura- 251

Uttarakhand- 716

Uttar Pradesh- 7,284

West Bengal – 4,813

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andhra Pradesh- 60

Assam- 4

Bihar- 15

Chandigarh- 4

Chhattisgarh- 1

Delhi- 398

Gujarat- 980

Haryana- 19

Himachal Pradesh- 5

Jammu and Kashmir- 28

Jharkhand- 5

Karnataka- 48

Kerala- 8

Madhya Pradesh- 334

Maharashtra- 2,098

Meghalaya- 1

Odisha- 7

Puducherry- 1

Punjab- 42

Rajasthan- 184

Tamil Nadu- 154

Telangana- 71

Uttar Pradesh- 198

Uttarakhand- 5

West Bengal- 302

A total of 82,370 people have been cured or discharged from hospitals in India. There are around 86,422 active cases currently, according to the Health Ministry.

Coronavirus cases top 5.9 million globally

Global Covid-19 cases cross 62 mn mark
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New Delhi (NVI): The global count of coronavirus cases has reached more than 5.9 million, while at least 3,64,000 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

In the US, nearly 1,225 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, raising the toll in the country to 1.02 lakh. The total cases are 1,747,087.

In Brazil, COVID-19 deaths have reached 27,878, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.

In another development, the Mexican government announced it would begin to reopen parts of its economy next week, as per media reports.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s foreign ministry said travel will initially resume between Singapore and six Chinese cities and regions, including Shanghai and Guangdong.

The mainland China reported four new confirmed cases of coronavirus, all brought from outside the country and no new deaths. With this the country reported a total of 4,634 deaths among 82,999 cases.

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