NDRF on Wednesday launched a 24/7 helpline to provide assistance to people during lockdown, The helpline, 9711077372, can be contacted by phone or through WhatsApp.

An increase of 1076 new cases since yesterday has been reported, with a total of 11,439 confirmed cases and 377 deaths for COVID-19 in the country. As many as 1306 persons have been cured/discharged after recovery.With a view to managing to COVID-19, every district of the country has been divided intoHotspot districts,Non-Hotspot districts with reported cases, and Green zone districts.

The Cabinet Secretary held a high level review meeting today. Special teams have been setup to trace all contacts as well as conduct house to house surveys. These teams will include the health staff, local revenue staff, corporation staff, Red Cross, NSS, NYK and other volunteers.