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COVID-19 Positive Patient Passes Away in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

A COVID-19 positive patient who was admitted at Rajaji Hospital in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, has passed away, ANI reported.

The patient had a medical history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent COPD, uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension.

Dr C Vijayabaskar, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare 

#update: Despite our best efforts, the #COVID19 +ve Pt at MDU, #RajajiHospital, passed away few minutes back.He had medical history of prolonged illness with steroid dependent COPD, uncontrolled Diabetes with Hypertension.@MoHFW_INDIA @CMOTamilNadu #Vijayabaskar

— Dr C Vijayabaskar (@Vijayabaskarofl) March 24, 2020

All Poor Families in Chhattisgarh to Get Free Rice Public Distribution System

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has decided that all poor families in the state will be provided free rice under Public Distribution System for the months of April and May, ANI reported.

India Bans Export of Hydroxychloroquine With Immediate Effect

India has banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine, the drug recommended for the treatment of COVID-19, with immediate effect, ANI reported.

However, exports from SEZs/EOU, shipments where Irrevocable Letter of Credit has been issued and on humanitarian grounds on case-to-case basis as recommended by External Affairs Ministry will be allowed, ANI reported quoting the government.

France Death Toll Jumps 240 to 1100

France death toll jumps 240 to 1100, reports AFP news agency quoting official.

COVID-19: Eight Person Tests Positive in Andhra Pradesh

Another person has tested positive for coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh, ANI reported quoting state health department. The person had returned to Chennai from London on 18 March. This is the eight case in the state.