India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 26 in pics
As the nationwide shut down extends till May 3 to control the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 cases in India reached 15,712 and the death toll climbed to 507, on Sunday (April 19) day 26 of lockdown. According to the Union Health Ministry, the last 24 hours recorded 1,334 cases and 27 deaths and 239 cured cases. The percentage of the cured rose to 14.20 on Sunday.
As the nationwide shut down extends till May 3 to control the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 cases in India reached 15,712 and the death toll climbed to 507, on Sunday (April 19) day 26 of lockdown. According to the Union Health Ministry, the last 24 hours recorded 1,334 cases and 27 deaths and 239 cured cases. The percentage of the cured rose to 14.20 on Sunday.
Delhi COVID-19 testing van
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In the fight against COVID-19, the District magistrate of Central District in Delhi launched COVID-19 Testing on the wheel in the district, which has also been affected by the pandemic and till now has seven containment zones. "It was important to make testing viable, accessible and at the same time ensuring the safety of health workers. Therefore, Central District has initiated the testing of COVID-19 on wheels which shall cover the length and breadth of lanes and by lanes of Delhi," said Nidhi Shrivastav DM Central District.
Delhi COVID-19 testing van
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The fabricated vehicle will be able to cater to narrow lanes, larger and dense areas of Central district, increasing the number of samples collected in a day. The mobile van can collect two samples at a time. It will take both nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs, seal them tight in double packing and transfer the sample to the testing facility.
People practicing social distancing in Ahmedabad
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People practicing social distancing in Ahmedabad
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Lucknow comes to standstill amid lockdown
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Smriti Thakkar rewarded for becoming the first Plasma Doner of Gujarat
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Smriti Thakkar became the first Plasma Doner of Gujarat
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