Coronavirus In India: 3 more confirmed cases in Maharastra, total count up to 52

After three people tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, the total number of such cases has climbed to 52 in the state, Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said these new cases were detected in Mumbai, Pune, and Pimpri- Chinchwad.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope: 3 people have tested positive for #Coronavirus – one each from Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune & Mumbai. The total number of cases in the state now rises to 52. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/Hcg3ZmJdT6

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2020

Till Thursday night, 49 positive cases of COVID-19 had been found in the state, including a 64-year person, who died in Mumbai earlier this week.

The cases of coronavirus are increasing rapidly across the world with the count crossing 245,749 globally and 195 in India. Global death toll rose to 10,048 on Friday, with India reporting four deaths due to Covid-19. The virus, which originated from China’s Wuhan province, has rapidly spread to about 160 countries, hurting economic activity, global markets. It is forcing countries to go for lockdowns. Stocks are suffering badly, as there is a slowdown in travel, shopping, and consumer spending.

Indian Council of Medical Research reveals that 206 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. A total of 14,376 samples from 13,486 individuals have tested for COVID19 as on March 20. The cases in Maharashtra rose to 52 whereas Kerala witnessed as many as 28 coronavirus patients. Delhi has recorded 17 coronavirus cases till date. Karnataka has reported 15 cases so far.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation and urged India’s 1.3 billion citizens to put themselves under self-curfew on Sunday (March 22) to protect themselves from the coronavirus.

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