Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur: All government, private colleges & schools, Anganwadi centres and play-way schools in the to be closed till March 31
Boston Marathon postponed until September 14 amid virus concerns
The Boston Marathon, the world’s most celebrated footrace, was postponed until September 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the decision Friday. The Boston Athletic Association, which oversees the marathon, had held off deciding the fate of the April 20 race even as other high-profile sports events were cancelled or postponed around the globe.
Nearly 12 lakh international passengers screened for coronavirus: Civil aviation minister
Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said so far nearly 12 lakh passengers coming from abroad have been screened for coronavirus at various airports across the country.
New Zealand tells overseas arrivals to self-isolate
International visitors to New Zealand must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Saturday. Ardern said the “unprecedented and far-reaching” measure would come into effect from midnight Sunday and affect all inbound travellers except those from Pacific island nations