* महत्वपूर्ण सूचना || Important Information *

* आइए आज (5 अप्रैल) एक साथ हों, रात में 9 बजे 9 मिनट के लिए COVID-19 के खिलाफ सामूहिक लड़ाई में एकजुटता दिखाने के लिए दीया / मोमबत्तियाँ जलाएं | 👇 *

* Let’s all unite today (i.e. 05.04.2020) at 9 PM for 9 Minutes ! Come forward and lit diyas / candles / torch to show solidarity in our collective fight against COVID-19 👇 *

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLJh-AckL8&list=PLGqF2Eq4iV789JKyN_780aoZnDc954JvL

#9pm9minute #IndiaFightsCorona

PIB’S DAILY BULLETIN ON COVID-19
Date: 5.4.20

Released at 1900 Hrs






(Contains Press releases concerning Covid-19, issued in last 24 hours and
Fact checks undertaken by PIB)



Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of India

Updates on COVID-19 from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
As of now, 3374 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 79 deaths have been reported in the country. 267 persons have been cured/discharged from the hospitals after recovery. 274 districts have been affected by COVID-19 virus in the country.

Cabinet secretary directs all DMs to ensure that the Pharma units for manufacturing medicines & medical equipment are smoothly run. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611416

Telephone Conversation between PM and the President of USA
Stressing the special relationship between the two countries, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s solidarity with the USA in overcoming this global crisis together. The two leaders agreed to deploy the full strength of the India – US partnership to resolutely and effectively combat COVID-19. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611211


Telephone conversation between PM and President of Brazil
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today with H.E. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, President of Brazil. The two leaders discussed the global situation in the wake of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611212

Telephone Conversation between PM and Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today with H.E. Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon, President of the Government (equivalent to Prime Minister) of Spain. The two leaders discussed the global challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611208

Lifeline UDAN flights transport 161 tons of cargo across the country
Under Lifeline UDAN, 116 flights have been operated and Cargo transported till date is around 161 tons. On the international front, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India have worked closely with China to establish a cargo air-bridge between the two countries for transfer of critical medical supplies.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611355

Officers & staff of Ministry of Finance, Financial Institutions and Public Sector Banks/Enterprises Contributes Rs 430 crore towards PM CARES Fund
Rs 228.84 Crore is the estimated salary contribution and Rs 201.79 Crore came from CSR and others. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611363

FAQs on Power Grid operations during light out
For details, visit :https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611377

Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations/Departments of HRD Ministry contribute more than 38.91 Crore Rupees to PM CARE Fund to fight against COVID-19
28 different Institutions/ Autonomous Organisations/departments of Ministry of HRD have contributed more than 38.91 Crore Rupees to PM CARES Fund to fight against COVID-19. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=16113785


Southern Naval Command Designs Training Capsule for Non-Medical Personnel
The COVID core working group of Southern Naval Command has prepared a Training Capsule for Battle Field Nursing Assistant (BFNA) to train non- medical personnel who will work as force multipliers in times of emergencies.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611157


HRD Minister interacts with VCs of Central Universities
HRD Minister has directed all the Vice Chancellors to motivate their faculty and students to use SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA in mission mode and also through other online digital mediums to continue the academic program. To promote online education and give suggestions regarding online examination a committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Nageshwar Rao, VC, IGNOU has been constituted.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611200

Dr. Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Jhajjar, takes stock of preparedness t

o overcome COVID-19
Health Minister stated that the AIIMS Jhajjar will function as dedicated COVID-19 hospital consisting of 300 bed isolation wards which would ensure prompt care for patients in isolation requiring advanced medical support.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611392


Regular Air Cargo supplies, including essential commodities and medical equipment are reaching Northeast: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Dr Jitendra Singh has said that soon after the declaration of the Lockdown, decision was taken that Air Cargo flights carrying essential supplies will be operated on priority in the North Eastern Region as well as other distant regions including the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the Island territories.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611384


CSOI contributes Rs 25 lakh to the Prime Minister Cares Relief Fund
For details, visit: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611124


Empowered Group # 6 on Coordinating with Private Sector, NGOs, and International Organisations for COVID-19-related Response Activities
Six meetings were conducted between 30 March and 3 April with industry associations, IOs, and CSOs about their contribution to the response, their plans for the coming weeks, and the issues they are facing, and their expectations from the government.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611246



Defence PSUs, OFB pitch in to fight against COVID-19
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) of Ministry of Defence (MoD) have pitched in to shore up the national fight against COVID-19. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611253

Food Processing Industry Minister holds 2nd Video Conference with Industry representatives during Covid-19 lockdown
Grievance Cell formed to resolve the micro issues being faced by the industry, to facilitate supply chain and logistics management for availability of food and medicines, had resolved 50% of queries received while rest were in the pipeline.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611315

MSME Technology Centres Contributing in a Big Way in Fight Against COVID19
Eighteen operational Technology centres, autonomous bodies under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), are also playing their role and contributing in the fight with COVID19.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611318

Indian Railways ensures that supply of sugar, salt and edible oil are fully maintained for consumption of the common man during the COVID-19 lockdown
From 23rd March to 4th April 2020, Railways has transported 1342 wagons of sugar, 958 wagons of salt and 378 wagons/tanks of edible oil.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1611333

EPFO Issues Revised Instructions to Facilitate PF Members to Rectify their Birth Records
EPFO has instructed field offices to expedite disposal of online requests, enabling PF members in financial distress, to apply online for availing non- refundable advance from their PF accumulations to tide over the COVID-19 pandemic. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=16113337


 
INPUTS FROM PIB FIELD OFFICES

NORTH-EAST REGION

1. Special 50 bedded COVID-19 hospital designated at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh.
2. 105 swabs collected of people who came in contact with Guwahati COVID positive patient.
3. In Manipur, all non- emergency procedures suspended at major hospitals designated for Covid emergency.
4. Meghalaya Electric Corporation assured that adequate arrangement has been made to handle the variation during the 9 minute period from 9pm today.
5. In Mizoram, Deptt of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation has spent Rs. 4.28 crore to fight against Covid-19.
6. Nagaland to set up COVID-19 hospitals in all districts; till now only at Kohima, Mokokchung and Dimapur.
7. Weekly haat in Border Town Rangpo, Sikkim was shutdown today for a few hours as people were not following norms.
8. Tripura CM appealed to the people of the state to light a diya, torch or candle today

at 9 PM from the balcony or near doors.

SOUTH ZONE
Kerala
Cab Secy praises Pathanamthitta Dist. Admn & Health Dept for effective tackling of Covid.
A patient died in Kasargod because of closure of Kerala-Karnataka border.
State to set up Covid 19 facility at Kasargod Medical College.
Tamilnadu
2 more deaths in the state, toll rises to five.
6,000 workers to screen Chennai residents from today.
Karnataka
Total cases gone up to 146. Today 2 new cases added, in Bangalore city. So far 4 dead & 11 discharged.
Andhra Pradesh
34 new cases today, total +ve cases now 226.
Max cases reported in Kurnool (23) today. 
Fact Check on #Covid19

नमस्कार, आपका दिन शुभ हो !

* उपयोगी जानकारी * 👇

* ईपीएफओ ने पीएफ सदस्यों को अपने जन्म रिकॉर्ड सुधारने की सुविधा देने के निर्देश जारी किए। *

* फार्मा इकाइयों का सुचारू परिचालन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए जिलाधिकारियों को निर्देश दिया गया। *

* केंद्रीय मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय ने विश्वविद्यालयों को डिजिटल माध्यमों से शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रम जारी रखने का निर्देश दिया। *

* 31 शहरों के सरकारी खाद्य व रात्रि आश्रय शिविरों को अब गूगल मैप्स के जरिए खोजा जा सकता है। इसमें और शहर जोड़े जाएंगें। *

* कोविड 19 के खिलाफ लड़ाई में एमएसएमई प्रौद्योगिकी केंद्रों का सक्रिय योगदान। *

* लाइफलाइन उड़ान सेवा के अंतर्गत देशभर में 161 टन सामान की ढुलाई। *

* तथ्य: सोशल मीडिया पर उपलब्ध जानकारी सही नहीं भी हो सकती है। सतर्क रहें और प्रामाणिक स्रोतों पर ही भरोसा करें। *

Good morning !

* Useful Alerts * 👇

* EPFO issues instructions to facilitate PF members to rectify their Birth Records *

* DMs directed to ensure smooth running of Pharma units *

* MHRD asks Universities to use digital mediums for academics *

* Public Food & Night Shelters for 31 cities can be found on Google Maps, more cities to be added *

* MSME Technology centres play active role in fight against corona *

* Lifeline UDAN flights transport 161 tons of cargo across the country *

* FACT: Information circulating in social media may not be true. Be vigilant and look for authentic sources. *

* कोरोनावायरस पर नवीनतम जानकारी (6 अप्रैल 2020, सुबह 9 बजे तक) * 👇

▪️ सक्रिय मामले: *3,666*
▪️ ठीक / अस्पताल से छुट्टी / देशांतर मामले: *292*
▪️ मृत्यु के मामले: *109*

* कृपया घर पर रहें और लॉकडाउन और सामाजिक दूरी की सलाह का पालन करें ताकि आप स्वयं, परिवार और समुदाय को सुरक्षित रख सके| *

* घबराने की जरूरत नहीं है । आवश्यक वस्तुएं, दवाएं आदि उपलब्ध है और रहेगा । घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें । *

* COVID-19 updates as on 06.04.2020 at 9 AM * 👇

▪️ Active Cases: *3,666*
▪️ Cured/Discharged/Migrated cases: *292*
▪️ Death cases: *109*

* Please stay at home and comply with lockdown guidelines to help yourself, family and community stay safe. *

* No need to panic. Essential commodities, Medicines, etc are / would be available. Stay at Home, Stay Safe. *

MyGov along with Google India & Smart Cities team has mapped Public Food Shelters & Public Night Shelters for 31 cities on Google Maps.

Search on Google or Google Maps for "Food Shelter Near Me" or "Night Shelter Near Me" to find the closest shelter.

#HelpUsToHelpYou

#COVID19

For watching video "Lockdown to knockdown COVID-19", May please click 👇 *

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xrse108SbA

For watching video "Lockdown to knockdown COVID-19 - Additional Tips", May please click 👇 *

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuY68_iN17o

घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें

Stay at Home, Stay Safe

घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें

Stay at Home, Stay Safe

घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें

Stay at Home, Stay Safe

घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें