Coronavirus Daily Updates

CORONAVIRUS DAILY UPDATE

Govt orders 14-day quarantine for migrants as cases rise to 979, death toll at 25   Coronavirus India latest update today, 29 March: As thousands of migrant workers continued to return to their homes across states, the Centre on Sunday said all those who have travelled during the lockdown period will be put under a mandatory 14-day quarantine at government facilities.

Spain records 838 deaths in 24 hours; Iran's toll touches 2,640, and more   The number of cases reported in the US still tops the global number with at least 2,000 deaths in the country. Five countries — namely Italy, Spain, China, Iran, and France — have the highest death toll.

Lockdown has cleaned up the air, but that may not be good news. Here's why   Major cities in India, China, the United States, Italy, Spain, and the UK have experienced lower levels of toxic emissions and improved air quality since the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Mumbai firm 3D prints face shields for doctors in city   Mumbai-based 3D printing firm Boson Machines is making 3D printed face shields for doctors and health workers to fight the coronavirus.

NIMHANS launches helpline to address mental health issues   In its daily briefing, the ministry said the toll free number - 080-46110007- has been set up by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru for people with mental health issues.