Published on March 24, 2020 AHMEDABAD: In a major decision, the Gujarat government has decided to mass-promote all the students of class 1 to 9 and 11 to the upper standard without examination. The decision was taken in view of the uncertainty over lockdown and spread of COVID-19 in Gujarat. Till Tuesday morning, the state … Continue reading Gujarat class 1 to 9 students to be mass-promoted to upper class
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Coronavirus in Gujarat: State records three more positive cases
Published on March 24, 2020 AHMEDABAD: The total number of positive Covid-19 cases in the state reached to 33 on Tuesday morning with report of three persons -- one from Surat and two from Gandhinagar –- arriving with the state health & family department. The state has so far recorded one confirmed death so far … Continue reading Coronavirus in Gujarat: State records three more positive cases
Covid-19: 11 positive cases in Gujarat, total number rises to 29
Published on March 23, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat health & family welfare department on Monday morning confirmed 11 new positive cases, taking total number in the state to 29. Gujarat on Sunday had recorded first confirmed death due to Covid-19 infection in Surat. According to state health department, the new cases include six from Ahmedabad, three … Continue reading Covid-19: 11 positive cases in Gujarat, total number rises to 29
FIR against 40 for flouting CrPC 144 in Gujarat’s Khadia
Published on March 23, 2020 AHMEDABAD: City police has been roped in to enforce home quarantine of 900-odd persons in Ahmedabad by the city administration and state health department. City police officials said that three cases have already been filed for flouting the norms. Ashish Bhatia, city police commissioner, told media on Monday that the … Continue reading FIR against 40 for flouting CrPC 144 in Gujarat’s Khadia
Coronavirus: Gujarat records first death, five new cases
Published on March 22, 2020 AHMEDABAD: A 69-year-old man from Surat on Sunday became the first victim to the coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) in Gujarat. State health minister Nitin Patel mentioned that with five new confirmed cases on Sunday, the total tally has now reached 18. The state health and family welfare department also mentioned that … Continue reading Coronavirus: Gujarat records first death, five new cases
Fever helpline records 10-fold rise in calls
Published on March 22, 2020 Ahmedabad: At EMRI’s headquarters in Kathwada, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, time melts under artificial lights for the 30-odd call centre executives handling the 104 fever helpline round the clock. They face a barrage of calls, primarily related to COVID-19.“The average daily calls before Monday were close to 100. From … Continue reading Fever helpline records 10-fold rise in calls
Coronavirus: Ahmedabad municipal corporation to provide amenities to families under quarantine
Published on March 20, 2020 AHMEDABAD: To combat against coronavirus spread in city, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Friday announced a support to the family members of those in quarantine. Ahmedabad with two confirmed positive coronavirus cases has the highest of the five cases reported in Gujarat as on Friday. Vijay Nehra, city municipal commissioner, … Continue reading Coronavirus: Ahmedabad municipal corporation to provide amenities to families under quarantine
Three more test positive for Covid-19 in Gujarat, total reaches five
Published on March 20, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat health and family welfare department on Friday announced that the total number of positive cases in state has reached to five – with two more cases from Ahmedabad and one from Vadodara testing positive. The department officials said that earlier two cases – one each from Rajkot and … Continue reading Three more test positive for Covid-19 in Gujarat, total reaches five
Coronavirus in Ahmedabad: Satellite girl suspected positive, NIV report awaited
Published on March 20, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Health authorities in Ahmedabad went on an overdrive on Thursday after a young girl, who had returned from the US two days ago, and belongs to Satellite area was suspected to be Covid-19 positive. Her blood samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) for final verification … Continue reading Coronavirus in Ahmedabad: Satellite girl suspected positive, NIV report awaited
Covid-19 scare in Gujarat: Frontline fighters trained for battle
Published on March 17, 2020 AHMEDABAD: While Gujarat has not recorded a confirmed Covid-19 case yet, emergency medical caregivers at public and private institution are under pressure to make sure every suspected case is handled with due care, as there is no way of knowing which case could be COVID-19. While the city-based doctors and … Continue reading Covid-19 scare in Gujarat: Frontline fighters trained for battle