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  • The first case of corona in the North East, a 23-year-old girl returned from the United Kingdom, infected 500 corona cases in India.

    Published on March 24, 2020

    by Bhupen Goswami
    Guwahati: Corona virus has knocked in Bihar as well. On Sunday, one person died of corona. So far, 10 deaths have been reported due to corona virus in the country.At the same time, the death toll has crossed 16 thousand. Now this virus has caused a stir in India as well. The number of victims of the infection has crossed five hundred, while nine people have died. At the same time, this virus has now knocked over the North East. Manipur reported its first case of coronavirus as a 23-yearold woman who returned from the United Kingdom tested positive, making it the first case in the northeast, an official said on Tuesday. According to the officials of Manipur’s Health and Family Welfare Department, the woman is now undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal. “The woman was found infected during examination at the JNIMS. She is a resident of Thangmeiband Lourung Purely
    Leikai in Imphal. She had fallen sick on Monday,” the officials said on condition of anonymity.It is being told that the woman is originally from Thangmeband in Imphal West. At the moment, it is being ascertained how many people have come in contact with the victim woman so far. It is worth mentioning that on Monday, the Manipur government announced a lock-down across the state, which will remain till March 31. This announcement has been made as a precaution to prevent the spread of new corona virus infection. Let me tell you here that the North-East was untouched by this dangerous virus till now.But, there is a sensation as soon as the first case is revealed. Alam is that this virus is spreading its foot fast now.
    Meanwhile, Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions firm has developed a test kit for Kovid-19. This kit has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research. This kit has been developed in just six weeks using absolutely indigenous technology. One kit can examine 100 patients.Curfew imposed in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh: However, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have decided to impose curfew after lockdown. This decision was taken when people did not show seriousness about the lockdown. While there is an exemption to purchase essential items during lockdown, the common people have to face a complete shutdown in curfew.West Bengal sealed its borders with Bhutan, preventing the movement of goods and passengers. The Assam government announced several measures for educational institutions in the state in view of the corona virus. In the directive issued by the government, it said that no exhibition should be held in schools, colleges and higher educational institutions and there should not be any tour or excursion. It said that prayer meetings would not be held until 15 April.

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