Coronavirus: Masks, Hand-Sanitisers Declared Essential Commodities, Says Govt

Coronavirus Live Updates: The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world economy with recession becoming inevitable reality in coming future. BSE Sensex and other Asian markets recorded staggering lows in trading on Friday. The number of confirmed cases in India has gone up to 75. India has officially recorded the first coronavirus death also. The 76-year-old from Karnataka’s Kalburgi had a history of travelling to Saudi Arabia. He also had known cases of asthma and hypertension. Several state governments have declared coronavirus as epidemic to enforce stringent quarantine measures. Delhi and Haryana have announced closure of schools, colleges and cinema halls. India has also started evacuating its citizens from Iran. New batch of 120 Indians is likely to reach Jaisalmer on Friday. As the world authorities combat the impact of coronavirus on economies and healthcare systems, here are live updates on Covid-19 with special focus on India: