22/3/2020
PUNE: The
number of positive cases for corona virus has crossed 200 mark on Friday, March
20. In India, a total of 206 people have got infected from corona virus, as of
March 20, 10 am, according to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Health said total of 196
corona virus infected patients has been reported till 9 am on March 20. Out of
the 195, 163 are Indians and 32 foreigners. The health ministry also stated
that 22 people have recovered from the COVID-19. The ministry also added
that 5 people have died due to corona virus in the country.
State-wise, Maharashtra has reported the most number of
COVID-19 cases, followed by Kerala, Delhi and Karnataka. In Maharashtra, 52
people have been infected with corona virus. In Kerala, Delhi and Karnataka,
the number of positive cases stood at 26, 16 and 15 so far.
On Friday, Maharashtra reported three new corona virus positive
cases. Maharashtra has announced lockdown in four cities- Pune,
Mumbai, Nagpur and Pimpri Chinchwad. The state's Chief Minister Uddhav
Thackeray said that all workplaces in major cities in Maharashtra, including
Mumbai and Pune, will remain closed till March 31.
Besides, Uttar Pradesh also reported four new fresh cases of corona
virus. The total tally has surged to 22 in the state, as of March 20, 2
pm. In Punjab, one new coronavirus positive case appeared today. Now, the state
has total 3 COVID-19 cases. Also, a fresh case has emerged in Bengal
today taking the total number to 2.
Andhra Pradesh also recorded its third novel coronavirus positive case on March 20. In Gujarat, three more coronavirus cases came to light today, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in the state to five.
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