Delhi: 24 JNU students test COVID-19 positive, administration directs officials to be vigilant
The varsity reiterated its earlier directive of making masks mandatory in public places on the campus, including on the street, health centre, etc. File photo
Updated: Apr 9, 2021, 09:28 PM IST
Delhi s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) reported 27 active cases of COVID-19, including 24 students on the campus. The varsity directed officials to be vigilant and take all necessary measures in order to control the spread of coronavirus infection on the campus, on Friday.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the university has issued a circular to the officials and residents of the campus on COVID-appropriate behaviour and management.
05 April 2021 - 23:20 Neha Arora and Rama Venkat A health worker collects a swab sample from a man at a testing site in Mumbai, India, April 5 2021. Picture: REUTERS/NIHARIKA KULKARNI
New Delhi India reported a record rise in Covid-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the US to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage huge election rallies raising fears of further spreading the virus.
Hospitals in the worst affected state, Maharashtra, are being overrun by patients. India s richest state, home to its commercial capital Mumbai and numerous industries, reported a record 57,074 new cases overnight.
India s daily virus cases breach 100,000; mutants, behaviour blamed
People walk or stand at a crowded beach amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas reuters tickers
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April 5, 2021 - 08:22
By Neha Arora and Rama Venkat
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the United States to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage massive election rallies raising fears of further spreading the virus.
Hospitals in the worst affected state, Maharashtra, are being overrun by patients. India s richest state, home to its commercial capital Mumbai and numerous industries, reported a record 57,074 new cases overnight.
Publishing date: Apr 05, 2021 • 1 day ago • 3 minute read •
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NEW DELHI India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the United States to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage massive election rallies raising fears of further spreading the virus.
Hospitals in the worst affected state, Maharashtra, are being overrun by patients. India’s richest state, home to its commercial capital Mumbai and numerous industries, reported a record 57,074 new cases overnight.
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