Amid the rising number of Covid 19 cases in India, an employee of the Noida office of HCL Technologies has tested positive for Coronavirus. According to the statement released by HCL Technologies, "One employee from our Noida office has tested positive for coronavirus while he was in self-isolation after his return from international travel." The statement adds, "Our office is following all government and health advisory protocols."

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Meanwhile, District Magistrate Gautam Buddha Nagar said that in view of the COVID-19 cases reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar, two new isolation wards will be set up at Asian Institute of Medical Science in Sector 40 and Mitra Hospital in Sector 35 in Noida.

On Wednesday, Police Commissionerate, Noida releasing a statement said that in view of an emergency situation arising out of the threat of Coronavirus and following section 144 of CrPC, it is announced that no social, political, cultural, religious, sports and business gatherings shall be allowed in Gautam Buddh Nagar district till April 5.

Also, Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddh Nagar had confirmed on Wednesday that a person, with a travel history to Indonesia, has tested positive for Coronavirus. This was the fourth positive case of Coronavirus in Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Moreover, in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on Thursday 8 PM. During his address to the nation, the Prime Minister will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it. PMO India tweeted, "PM Shri @narendramodi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it."