Coronavirus Live Updates: Hyderabad Techie Diagnosed with Covid-19

15 test labs established, 19 more to come: Harsh Vardhan

15 labs to test coronavirus cases have been established in the first phase and 19 more will be brought up. 

Harsh Vardhan says India has total 28 cases, including 16 Italians

Harsh Vardhan says total number of coronavirus cases in India now stands at 28. According to the minister, the first 3 cases were in Kerala, who recovered and went back to Saudi. 17 from the group of Italian tourists, including their guide. One Delhi resident has tested positive and the minister also counted the 6 from Agra who came in contact with the Delhi man. 

All flights will be screened, says Harsh Vardhan

Health minister Harsh Vardhan said, "Now we have decided to start all international flights, coming from anywhere or any part as a precautionary measure." 

BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda has written to all BJP state presidents, asking them to not hold Holi programs, in wake of coronavirus, reports ANI. 

5 admitted in the isolation wards of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases in Bengaluru. Samples have been collected. Reports will be received later today, reports ANI. 

After PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah to skip Holi celebrations in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. He tweeted, "Holi is a very important festival for we Indians but in the wake of Coronavirus, I've decided not to participate in any Holi Milan celebration this year. I also appeal to everyone to avoid public gatherings&take good care of yourself&your family."

Read: DSM confirms Covid-19 positive to their employee in Hyderabad

The Covid-19 is gripping its fear on Hyderabad with another positive case. In the latest update, an employee of DSM Hyderabad office, which situated at Mindspace building in Hitec city has been diagnosed with Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Total 28 Covid-19 cases in India; 1 in Delhi, 6 in Agra, 16 Italians and Indian driver, 1 in Telangana and 3 in Kerala. 

Hyderabad metro takes special actions over outbreak of Coronavirus

Coronavirus is griping its fear on Telangana with the first positive case registered in Hyderabad. Over this outbreak, the Hyderabad metro rail has taken up special actions at all metro stations across the city.

The Telangana government says it has decided to undertake various measures, including a campaign to promote cleanliness in public transport, to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reports PTI.