At least 30 people in India, including 16 Italian tourists, have been tested positive for coronavirus. The latest man to be tested positive for the coronavirus is from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has ordered all primary schools in the capital to shut down till March 31 as a precautionary measure.

After the global rise in coronavirus cases, India has banned travellers from Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea. Here's all you need to know about coronavirus and the situation in India:

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Ghaziabad man tests positive for coronavirus, total cases rise to 30 (Hindustan Times)

The total number of positive coronavirus cases on Thursday rose to 30 after a man in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh tested positive for the infection. (Read more)

Explained: Does heat kill coronavirus? Too early to say (The Indian Express)

How the virus will behave as temperature rises - in Wuhan the outbreak happened in peak winter - is not really known. Only time will tell. (Read more)

Follow the government's latest travel advice if you are planning a trip outside India or travelling back to India from affected areas. You can also read World Health Organization's advice on basic protective measures against the virus. The Ministry of Health's special helpline is available at +91-11-23978046 and ncov2019@gmail.com

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