Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi (SD)

New Delhi, Mar 17: The continued widespread of coronavirus has taken a toll on multiple economies. Latest data from the Ministry of Health reveal two deaths across the country with 125 positive cases out of which 17 are foreign nationals. Maharastra recorded 36 cases which is highest in the country followed by Kerala with 22 positive cases as per data. To combat the deadly coronavirus, states across the country have closed down all educational institutions, gyms, night clubs and spas. The Central Government has issued an order to close down all monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which also includes the Taj Mahal. This will have a huge impact on the exchequer as there are more than 3000 monuments under ASI. The Health Ministry has also issued a notice that passengers travelling to India will not be allowed from EU Countries, the UK, European Free Trade Association, and Turkey from March 18, 2020.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that due to the increasing number of cases, the economy will be affected badly both nationally and globally. This is clear as the past month has witnessed a huge negative impact on the airlines, tourism, hospitality and trade business sector.

To contain the spread of coronavirus, sanitation and disinfection overdrive is conducted nationwide. Many states have taken up measures towards sanitizing and disinfecting public transport, metros, railways etc. Indian Railways has decided to remove curtains and sheets from AC coaches as a measure to curb the spread of the virus.