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The Centre asked the state governments and Union Territory administrations on Sunday to effectively seal the State and district borders to stop the movement of migrant workers, who will be put under a 14-day quarantine for violating the lockdown. … [Read more...] about Dangerous situation as exodus of migrant workers continues: Sisodia

“I have come from Ahmedabad. They have been telling us we will let you go since the morning and that a bus is coming. But there has been no bus. They are not letting us go,” the man, weeping with his mouth covered with a handkerchief, is heard saying in the video. … [Read more...] about ‘Frightening picture’: Prashant Kishor tweets video of migrants crying, begging

“You will be stuck if you try to move out of Delhi. The inter-state bus service is being stopped. Why do you want to risk your life by travelling in crowded buses? Don’t you know about the virus?” Khan told the men, who worked as masons in Delhi. He also handed them a pamphlet that listed the Do’s and Dont’s to avoid the spread of Covid-19. … [Read more...] about Few takers for govt’s new shelter homes

The government has warned people against the indiscriminate use of hydroxychloroquine after reports that there has been a rush to buy the medicine, which can have severe side effects in people with a history of heart and kidney ailments, among other underlying conditions. … [Read more...] about Assam doctor who took anti-malaria drug amid Covid-19 outbreak dies

The total number of positive cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the country increased by 106 on Sunday to reach 1,024, according to government data. Eight more people died due to Covid-19 to take the nationwide toll to 27, the latest health ministry figures said. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus cases in India cross 1000-mark, says govt; toll rises to 27