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COVID-19 live tracker: India map
In India, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Kerala on January 30. Subsequently, two more cases were reported from the State. Just when all the three cases recovered, a fresh spate of cases began, a bulk of them being Italian tourists visiting Rajasthan and other north Indian States.
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WHO busts myths and fake messages on coronavirus
Busting the myths and fake messages circulating on social media, the Public Health department of Maharashtra on Wednesday said consuming more garlic, curry leaves or cow’s urine would neither treat nor prevent one from the novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection.
The officials urged people to instead follow good hand hygiene, have coughing and sneezing etiquette and eat nutritious and well-cooked food. Click here to read more.