The UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries has been tested positive for Coronavirus. She is the first MP in the UK to be affected by a Coronavirus (COVID 19), as the virus spread further in the country. Meanwhile, six-person in the country have died while the total number of confirmed cases has risen to 382. Dorries said in a statement that "I can confirm I have tested positive for Coronavirus."
Iran's deputy Health Minister tested positive
Iran's deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi and an MP have been tested positive for the Coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the sudden increase in cases in countries outside China was "deeply concerning".
Coronavirus in Italy
Italy has confirmed that 8,514 people have been tested positive for Coronavirus. Meanwhile, 631 people have died since the epidemic that emerged in the country's northern region last month.
Coronavirus in China
The death toll in China due to the coronavirus has climbed to 3,158 with over 80,783 confirmed cases. Meanwhile, a dog was tested positive in Hong Kong as its owner was also reportedly affected by a Coronavirus.
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Coronavirus in India
India has confirmed over 50 cases. On Wednesday, Rohit Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Health), Rajasthan Health Department, stated that one person from Jaipur, who has a history of travel to Dubai has been tested positive for Coronavirus.
Meanwhile, the Government of India was quoted by ANI as saying: "Passengers traveling from/having visited Italy or Republic of Korea and desirous of entering India will need a certificate of having tested negative for COVID-19 from designated laboratories authorized by health authorities of these countries from today."
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