The death toll due to the novel coronavirus rose to 1,152 with 77 fatalities reported since Thursday evening, while the number of cases saw a record jump of 1,755 to go up to 35,365 cases on Friday, according to the Union health ministry. IMAGE: A labourer carrying goods walks past a mural, during the nationwide lockdown in the wake of…
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India has cancelled orders for about half a million coronavirus rapid testing kits from China after they were found to be “faulty”. India has also withdrawn the kits that were already in use in several states. The kits take around 30 minutes to deliver a result and are supposed to detect antibodies in the blood of people who may have…
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Up to 7 years of jail for those guilty of violence against health workers Cabinet approves ordinance to protect healthcare workers The Cabinet has approved an ordinance to protect healthcare workers from violence on Wednesday. Those found guilty of attacking healthcare workers will face imprisonment and fine of Rs 50,000 to 2 lakh rupees and carries imprisonment from 3 months…
View More CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK LIVE UPDATES: CABINET APPROVES ORDINANCE MAKING VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH WORKERS NON-BAILABLE OFFENCE; UP TO 7 YEARS JAIL FOR GUILTY