Coronavirus Live Updates: Two women test positive in Maharashtra, confirmed cases in India now 172

Coronavirus news Live Updates: The number of novel coronavirus infections is increasing rapidly on a daily basis in India with confirmed cases rising to 170 and three reported deaths. Board exams have been called off in the wake of the health crisis while Section 144 has been imposed in some states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Italy saw 475 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day official toll of any nation since the first case was detected in China late last year. In USA, two US lawmakers have been confirmed positive of the coronavirus as the number of deaths due to the deadly virus crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected. The epicentre of the country's coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan, reported no new infections for the first time, while imported cases surged by a record, led by new infections in Beijing. For the latest on coronavirus pandemic, stay tuned to IndiaToday.in.

Second coronavirus case in Andhra Pradesh

The second positive case of coronavirus was on Thursday reported in Andhra Pradesh, taking the total to two. A person who returned to the state from England on March 15 tested positive for the deadly virus.

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar after first Covid-19 case in Valley

Authorities in Srinagar on Thursday announced restrictions in parts of the city including Khanyar area where the first positive case of coronavirus in Kashmir has been detected.

The area within 300 metre radius from the house of the 67-year-old Covid-19 patient in Khanyar locality has been sealed, officials said. Deputy commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary said restrictions on the movement and assembly of people was to prevent the spread of the virus.

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