THREAD -- The #UnitedStates has confirmed the first case of #Coronavirus. Health authorities said that the victim is in his thirties & had travelled to the United States from China's Wuhan. The man was currently hospitalized as a precaution.
Death toll in #China's Coronavirus goes up to 9, total cases rise to 440. Health authorities warn that the disease could spread further in the ongoing Chinese holiday season, during which millions travel at home and abroad.
#India: In the wake of the breakout of the #Coronavirus virus, Civil aviation ministry has directed 7 airports to screen passengers arriving from China. 189 passengers were tested for the virus in last 5-days at Mumbai International Airport, all test results came back negative.
#Hyderabad police issues 14-point advisory to women: (1/4)
1. Update family with travel details. 2. Share last location with family & friends, if possible. 3. Share picture of number plate, contact details of taxi/auto.
4. Check route if travelling to an unfamiliar place. 5. Always wait in crowded, well-lit areas. 6. Move from an isolated area to the nearest shop. 7. Always be ready to dial 100.
8. Download 'hawk eye', keep location on for the app all the time. 9. Ask commuters for help in suspicious circumstances. 10. If you are alone, call cops & pretend like you are talking to a kin.