Thirty eight more people tested positive for corona on Wednesday, taking the tally to 1,242, even as the pandemic claimed 14 lives in Tamilnadu so far, with two deaths today.
Dupattas, handkerchief can double up as face masks: Health Dept
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, government of Tamilnadu has said that those stepping out of the house can use dupattas, towels and handkerchiefs as facemasks.
Close to 2 lakh persons arrested in Tamilnadu
The State Police continued to take violators to task by arresting as many 1,97,536 persons. FIRs have been filed against these persons.
Constable attempts suicide in Chennai
In shocking incident, a police constable attempted suicide at his house in Taramani in the city.
South Koreans vote in national elections
South Korean voters wore masks and moved slowly between lines of tape at polling stations on Wednesday to elect lawmakers in the shadows of the spreading coronavirus.
Search for a COVID-19 vaccine heats up in China, US
Three potential COVID-19 vaccines are making fast progress in early-stage testing in volunteers in China and the U.S., but it’s still a long road to prove if they’ll really work.
Hockey India postpones several events
Hockey India has postponed the remaining various annual categories of the 2020 National Championships which were scheduled earlier to begin from April 29 onwards at different venues spread across the country.
Corona deaths continue across globe
The COVID-19 has claimed another 602 lives in locked-down Italy over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections, fatalities and recoveries to 162,488 since the pandemic began here in late February, the country’s Civil Protection Department said.
Maintain social distancing, says Usain Bolt
ith the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, leaders and eminent personalities across the globe have called for social distancing and staying indoors and the legendary Usain Bolt has given his own spin to the directive by posting a picture of him winning an Olympic sprint way ahead of his competitors.