Maharashtra has the highest number of cases at 45, followed by Kerala at 30.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in India climbed to 154 on Wednesday. Among the states, Maharashtra has the highest number of cases at 45, followed by Kerala at 30.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19 and also discussed ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness.
Modi emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical experts to deliberate on the steps to be taken next.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with the aviation sector, municipal staff and others.
He will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it.
Earlier, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also held a review meeting on containment and management of COVID-19 and directed that teams of officials must regularly inspect and monitor quarantine facilities for ensuring necessary amenities are being provided. This came after criticism over inadequate facilities at quarantine centres and videos were shared on social media.
Preparedness of hospitals in terms of availability of testing kits, personnel protective equipment, medicines and isolation wards were assessed by the minister.
Here are the Live updates on coronavirus in India
23:30 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Rajasthan govt has decided to impose Section 144 in entire state till March 31 after three more persons tested positive for coronavirus in Jhunjhunu district.
23:14 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
In view of the emergency situation arising out of threat of coronaVirus, and following section 144 of CrPC it is announced that no social, political, cultural, religious, sports, and business gatherings shall be allowed in Gautam Budh Nagar district till April 5, 2020.
23:09 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
A man suspected of coronavirus commits suicide by jumping off Safdarjung Hospital building in Delhi: Police
The man had returned from Sydney, Australia on Wednesday and was kept at the hospital. He had complained of headache.
Doctors are yet to confirm if he had tested positive for coronavirus.
22:49 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Delhi Airport has created a dedicated waiting zone for arriving passengers from high-risk countries to be quarantined by Govt authorities. We continue to work with all our stakeholders to minimize inconvenience to our passengers.
22:35 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020: PM Modi to address the nation on coronavirus issue on Thursday
PM Modi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it: PMO
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19. Ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness were discussed: PMO tweet
PM emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical experts to deliberate on the steps to be taken next.
PM Modi expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others.
22:16 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Ministry of Human Resource Development orders to postpone all exams, including CBSE boards, after March 31. JEE (MAINS) to be rescheduled.
21:48 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Total number of positive cases reaches 45 in Maharashtra: Health Department
21:46 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Maharashtra Government: It has been decided that offices will continue on a day-to-day basis, accounting for 50% of the workforce. Besides, it has been suggested to try to operate 50% passenger capacity of the public transport system including rail, buses & metro.
Maharashtra Govt: The shop hours in the city will be decided in such a way that the shops will open in the morning and close in the afternoon. There is no reason to panic as the supply of essential commodities in the state is sufficient and smooth.
19:50 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Delhi: In view of the outbreak of coronavirus, you are requested to postpone your appointment at AIIMS, if it is not urgent in nature.
19:45 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
As of March 17, quarantine facilities with a combined capacity of 59,587 beds have been set up across India, including 11,934 beds at central govt facilities, 26,153 beds at state governments facilities and 21,500 beds at Haj facilities: Union Health Ministry
19:23 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Vistara: We are temporarily suspending our international operations from March 20 to March 31. We have also temporarily adjusted domestic capacity for March & April in view of reduced demand. Customers booked on the affected flights will be fully refunded. #Coronavirus
18:40 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Chennai reports second positive case for COVID19. The patient hails from Delhi, is in isolation & stable. He is under the observation of expert team: Tamil Nadu Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar
18:04 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Total number of COVID-19 cases across India rises to 151
| S. No. |
Name of State / UT |
Total Confirmed cases (Indian National) |
Total Confirmed cases ( Foreign National ) |
Cured/
Discharged |
Death |
| 1 |
Andhra Pradesh |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2 |
Delhi |
9 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| 3 |
Haryana |
3 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
| 4 |
Karnataka |
11 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 5 |
Kerala |
25 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
| 6 |
Maharashtra |
39 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
| 7 |
Odisha |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 8 |
Pondicherry |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 9 |
Punjab |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 10 |
Rajasthan |
2 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
| 11 |
Tamil Nadu |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 12 |
Telengana |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
| 13 |
Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 14 |
Union Territory of Ladakh |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 15 |
Uttar Pradesh |
15 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
| 16 |
Uttarakhand |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 17 |
West Bengal |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total number of confirmed cases in India |
126 |
25 |
14 |
3 |
16:43 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Indian Army has issued advisory to all commands regarding COVID19. All wargames and conferences are hereby postponed till further orders. All training activities to be postponed or cancelled, in view of the current circumstances
As per Indian Army advisory, troops returning from leave, especially from COVID hotspots or likely to be in contact with persons having international travel history may be screened and quarantined on arrival in the unit
Leave granting authorities have been told to grant leave only on essential or compassionate grounds till situation improves: Indian Army
Indian Army has also asked the formations to regulate entry into canteens and essential item stores in shopping complexes. All non-essential stores have been asked to be shut down.
16:43 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Haryana Woman and Child Development Minister Kamlesh Dhanda: All Anganwadi centres will remain closed till March 31 as a preventive measure to contain coronavirus in the state
16:36 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting with senior officials to review the quarantine facilities for evacuees, including those at airports and other key transit points, in terms of segregation of passengers, transportation to quarantine facilities and checks-ups.
The minister directed hospitals to ensure adequate availability of protective gear for all healthcare workers.
16:31 IST Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Chief Public Relation Officer, Western Railway: 4 persons suspected to have COVID19 who had flown down from Germany and were heading to Surat, were deboarded from Garib Rath train in Palghar today. They had 'home quarantine stamp' on their hands, still they were defying the protocol
02:30 PM | March 18, 2020
Two more coronavirus cases recorded from Bengaluru tweets B Sriramulu, Minister for Health and Family Welfare & Backward Classes Welfare Government Of Karnataka.
02:15 PM | March 18, 2020
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been closed from today. Operations of all inter-state buses, both incoming and outgoing from J&K, are banned from today due to coronavirus scare: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
02:10 PM | March 18, 2020
At the Supreme Court hearing, Congress seeks fresh election in Madhya Pradesh before the floor test.
01:50 PM | March 18, 2020
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy seeks leave from Parliament, goes into self-quarantine. In a statement, he said, "In view of such unprecedented alarming situation which is fast deteriorating, I have decided to remain in self-quarantine at home for the remaining part of the ongoing Budget Session."
01:45 PM | March 18, 2020
Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddh Nagar: A person, with a travel history to Indonesia, has tested positive for coronavirus. This is the fourth positive case of Coronavirus in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
12:30 PM | March 18, 2020
Petition in SC by BJP's SS Chouhan, & others to hold floor test in MP Assembly: Advocate Dushyant Dave, representing MP Congress MLAs, argued before SC 'today we're in a peculiar situation. Public of MP trusted Congress. The single largest party had won a vote of confidence that day'
11:30 AM | March 18, 2020
All BJP state units have been informed that the party will not participate in any sit-in protest for the next month. In a separate circular, it said that one should be alert, listing things what one should do, what not to do it also urged people to not panic.
11:00 AM | March 18, 2020
In view of Covid 19 outbreak in Maharashtra, Bombay High Court will now take up very urgent court cases via video-conferencing apart from the ones on court premises. Justice A K Menon will be hearing urgent matters via video conferencing on all working days between 1 pm to 2 pm every day.
9:10 AM | March 18, 2020
The total number of COVID19 cases in India has risen to 148 - of which 122 are Indian and 25 are foreign nationals, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at 09:00 am on Wednesday (March 18, 2020).
9:00 AM | March 18, 2020
The Rajasthan Forest Department has closed all forest safari in the state due to coronavirus, till further orders. All jungle safaris including the ones at Ranthambore National Park, Sariska, Jhalan Leopard Safari. Online advance booking has also been cancelled.
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