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Coronavirus outbreak: Total number of positive cases in India rises to 137

In Bengaluru, two more persons tested positive for COVID-19 late Monday night

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An official uses a thermal screening device on an advocate in the wake of deadly of coronavirus pandemic, at Supreme Court. PTI

Agencies New Delhi
India on Tuesday reported its third coronavirus fatality with a 63-year-old dying in Mumbai, Health Ministry officials said, as the number of positive cases rose sharply to at least 137 and more parts of the country faced restrictions in a bid to stem the spread of infection.
 
The government, which on Monday banned the entry of passengers from EU countries, Turkey and the UK from March 18 till March 31, also closed its doors to those from Afghanistan, the Philippines and Malaysia with immediate effect, according to an additional travel advisory.
 
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