Coronavirus cases: More than 8,000 people in India have contracted coronavirus infection.
The World Health Organization today said that COVID-19 infection is ten times more deadly than swine flu. India has seen a surge in the number of coronavirus cases. Delhi itself has reported 356 cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total cases to 1510, nearly 1,071 cases are related to the Delhi mosque event. COVID-19 has infected 9,352 people in the country, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry.
Red, orange, and green - the colour code for traffic lights will now be used on the country's map to COVID-19 and virus-free zones, and therefore people's movement. After a meeting with at least 13 Chief Ministers on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had indicated that the lockdown will be extended - but there will be relaxations in certain areas and cases to ensure the survival of the economy as well. This is where the colour coding comes in, some of the participating Chief Ministers, including the Chief Minister of Puducherry, told the media after the meeting. The coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown has pushed the government to take the ordinance route to formulate three of the four labour codes it is planning. The codes have already been introduced in parliament.
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US records 1,509 deaths in past 24 hours
The United States recorded 1,509 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University as of 8:30 pm Monday (0030 GMT Tuesday).
The number of fatalities was similar to the previous day's toll of 1,514, AFP reported.
The outbreak has now claimed the lives of at least 23,529 people in the US, the most of any country.
Coronavirus update: Turkey to release thousands of prisoners
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved a law that allows for the release tens of thousands of prisoners as a safety measure against the coronavirus outbreak, AFP reported.
Coronavirus update: Turkey to release thousands of prisoners
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved a law that allows for the release tens of thousands of prisoners as a safety measure against the coronavirus outbreak, AFP reported.
S Jaishankar, Iran FM Zarif discuss challenges posed by coronavirus outbreak
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday discussed the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak and other regional developments, PTI reported.
Jharkhand will follow Centre's decision on lockdown: Hemant Soren
Jharkhand will go along with the Centre's decision on the extension of lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus as it is a "collective responsibility", Chief Minister Hemant Soren said.
Coronavirus update: 37 new cases detected in Pune district
At least 37 fresh cases of coronavirus were reported in Pune in the last 24 hours, taking the overall figure to 313 in the district, while the death toll reached 34, an official said on Monday.
Two more COVID-19 patients died during the same period, taking the death toll in Pune district, the second worst affected by coronavirus in Maharashtra after Mumbai, to 34, PTI reported.
Coronavirus update: South Africa ramps up virus screening as cases rise to 2,272
South Africa's number of coronavirus infections rose to 2,272 on Monday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said, as authorities ramped up screening and testing.
South Africa, the country with the most recorded cases on the continent, launched a public mobile mass screening and quarantine campaign just under two weeks ago, AFP reported.
Emmanuel Macron extends virus lockdown in France until May 11
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday extended France's strict lockdown to combat the coronavirus until May 11, with a progressive relaxation of the measures planned after that if the outbreak has slowed, AFP reported.
Coronavirus update: Nigeria extends lockdown on key cities for 2 weeks
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered a two-week extension to a lockdown in largest city Lagos, neighbouring Ogun state and capital Abuja, aimed at halting the spread of the coronavirus.
Buhari said in a televised address that "it has become necessary to extend the current restriction of movement" that was set to expire later Monday, AFP reported.
22% of coronavirus patients in Rajasthan have recovered so far: State health ministerThe coronavirus outbreak may have spread to 25 districts of Rajasthan but 22 per cent of the total infected patients have been cured so far, state Health Minister Raghu Sharma said on Monday.
Even though the number of infections has increased, 121 people have been cured as well and that is an achievement for the state, he said.
Indian doctors arrive in Kuwait to help fight COVID-19A team of 15 Indian doctors and health care professionals reached here on Monday to support the Kuwait government's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
"India's RAPID RESPONSE TEAM arrives in Kuwait. Follow up to the discussion between our two Prime Ministers on #COVID19. Underlines the special friendship between India and Kuwait," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted.
15 more test positive in West Bengal, total active cases now 110At least 15 new cases of COVID-19 infection were reported from different parts of West Bengal, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 110, the health department said on Monday.
With no deaths reported in the past 24 hours, the toll due to the disease remained at seven.
The total number of infected people in the state went up to 137, though the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare put it at 152.
Coronavirus News: 356 COVID-19 Cases In Delhi In Last 24 Hours, Highest Spike So Far
Delhi sees a total rise of 356 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases reach to 1,510. Nearly 1,071 cases are related to the Delhi mosque event.
Coronavirus News: COVID-19 Cases In Maharashtra's Thane Surges To 54, Total Becomes 240
The number of COVID-19 cases in Thane district in Maharashtra shot up by 54 today to reach 240, health officials said.
Among those who tested positive for novel coronavirus are 16 men associated with a state minister, as well as police personnel and journalists, said district officials.
The figures include 31 in Thane city limits, municipal corporation spokesperson Sandeep Malavi told PTI.
"The COVID-19 cases in Thane municipal limits now stand at 76. After some journalists tested positive, the press room in TMC building has been sealed," he added.
Coronavirus News: Goa To List Private Units To Quarantine Goans Working On Ships
The Goa government has begun surveying private quarantine facilities which can be used to keep the Goans, who were working on ships and would be brought back to the state due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters today that the tourism secretary has been asked to list hotels and hostels, where the Goans who were working on ships, could be kept in paid quarantine once they are brought back in the state by authorities.
The Director of NRI, who is the nodal officer for Goans working on ships, is in touch with the centre. We are identifying paid quarantine centres. If they don't want to stay in government quarantine facilities, then they can be offered these paid centres," he said, reported PTI.
Coronavirus News: Total COVID-19 Death Count Reaches 324, Total Virus Cases 9,352
The coronavirus death count in India is on the surge with nearly 324 people losing their lives from the infection. Total number of coronavirus cases rose to 9,352 in India, the union health ministry said.
Coronavirus News: Case Against 80 In Chandigarh For Not Wearing Masks
As many as 80 people have been charged so far for not wearing masks at public places in Chandigarh amid the coronavirus outbreak, the police said today.
Last week, Chandigarh Police had made wearing three-ply masks mandatory in public places and warned that violators would be arrested and charged under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
So far, 3,622 vehicles have been impounded and 306 people have been detained for curfew violations, a senior police official said, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: Kerala Chief Minister Writes To PM To Allow Flights To Bring Back Citizens From Gulf Nations
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow special flight services to bring back stranded citizens from gulf countries. The Gulf countries especially Iran is hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus News: In Odisha, 2,790 Hospital Beds, Over 300 Ventilators For COVID-19 Treatment
Intensifying its preparedness to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Odisha government on Monday said it has already made ready
2,790 beds in 17 Special COVID Hospitals equipped with required medicines, PPEs and ventilators.
The 17 COVID-19 Hospitals/Care Centres have become operational in 16 of the states 30 districts. The special hospitals are located in the districts of Gajapti, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kendrapara, Balasore and Koraput districts.
"The total bed capacity of these facilities is 2,790. Further, a tripartite MoU between District Magistrate, Nabarangpur, NALCO and Christian Hospital has been signed to set up a 200 bedded Special COVID-19 Hospital in Nabarangapur district," a statement issued by the Health department said, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: Mumbai's COVID-19 Cases Reach 150, Count Tops 1,500-Mark
With 150 new cases of COVID-19 found in Mumbai, their count crossed the 1,500-mark today, while the death count touched 100 in the financial capital, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
According to a BMC release, 150 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 1,549.
Nine more COVID-19 patients died in the city, raising their number to 100 so far, it said, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: Delhi Government Sets Up Task Force To Identify COVID-19 Suspects
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev today set up a task force which will visit household in all districts of the city to identify suspected COVID-19 cases.
The 'Corona Foot Warriors Containment and Surveillance Force' has been constituted at every booth level, a Delhi government official told PTI.
Each team will have five members including a booth-level officer, civil defence volunteer, police constable, sanitation and anganwadi worker, the official said. The official also said that 13,750 such teams will also advise people to maintain social distancing and wear masks when going outdoors, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: COVID-19 Lockdown Extended Till April 30 In Puducherry
Puducherry extends coronavirus lockdown till April 30, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: UP Chief Minister Orders Action Against People "Intentionally" Hiding COVID-19 Infection
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today directed officials to take stringent action against people who are found to be hiding information about being infected with coronavirus and spreading it "intentionally", a senior state government official said.
All district magistrates (DM) and superintendents of police (SP) have been asked to thoroughly check every house and all religious places in rural areas. In case of any laxity, they will also face action, he said.
"The chief minister has directed that those who are hiding information about them being infected with coronavirus and are intentionally spreading it by concealing the fact should be identified and stringent action be initiated against them. Clear cut directives in this regard have been given to home and police department," Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi told reporters in Lucknow, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: Rs 1,000 Fine For Not Wearing Mask In Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has begun fining people Rs 1,000 for not wearing masks after it was made mandatory through a circular issued on April 8, a senior official said today.
However, figures of the number of people fined so far are unavailable currently and were being compiled, said a BMC spokesperson.
Several purported fine receipts are circulating on social media though.
"The BMC's Market and Establishment department has set up teams in all wards to fine those not wearing masks Rs 1,000," he added, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: 72 Cases Of Assault On Cops In Maharashtra During Lockdown, 61 Arrested
A total of 72 incidents of assault on police personnel have been registered in Maharashtra during the first phase of the three-week-long lockdown, which ends on April 14, as per the government data.
A total of 161 arrests have been made under the charge of assault.
Police personnel at many places had come under attack from citizens while they were trying to enforce the coronavirus lockdown announced on the night of March 24 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
While police have arrested 161 people under the charge of assault, the total number of arrests for various violations during the lockdown period stood at 2968, as per the data for the period starting from March 24 to April 12, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: One More Tests COVID-19 Positive In Assam, Linked To Delhi Mosque Event
One more person who attended the Tablighi Jamaat gathering in Delhi, which has emerged as a big cluster of coronavirus cases, tested positive for the coronavirus in Assam today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 30, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Mr Sarma said 29 of the total cases, including the one who died, are linked to the Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin last month.
All these patients and their contacts have been either quarantined or isolated, He said and hoped with this, the cases linked to the Delhi mosque meet would "close" in five to seven days.
"We have been able to quarantine each and every person connected to the event," the minister said at a press conference in Guwahati.
The man who tested positive today hails from Dhubri, the third confirmed case from that district and all of them linked to the Tablighi meet, the minister said, news agency PTI reported.
Coronavirus News: Arunachal Pradesh Today Exntended Lockdown Till April 30
Moments after Tamil Nadu decided to extend the lockdown in the state due to coronavirus, Arunachal Pradesh also decided to increase the lockdown till April 30.
As the coronavirus cases surge in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to address the nation tomorrow at 10 am tomorrow.
Over 25,000 penalised for helmetless ride in Mumbai amid lockdown Over 25,000 two-wheeler riders were penalised in Mumbai amid lockdown between March 23 and April 10 for not wearing helmets, a senior traffic police official said.
Another 6,821 people were penalised for disobedience to official orders under the Motor Vehicles Act, Mumbai Traffic Police Joint Commissioner Madhukar Pandey said.
"We have booked 25,420 people for riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets. A total of 3,913 people have been penalised for failing to produce valid driving licence and another 2,737 for riding without licence," Mr Pandey said.
Gujarat private schools offer fee flexibilityAmid lockdown for the coronavirus outbreak, private schools in Gujarat will not hike fees in the coming academic year and will offer flexibility to parents to pay March-May fees over six months at their own convenience, a senior state government official said on Monday.
The decision was taken after state Education Minister Bhupendrasingh Chudasama held a meeting with representatives of the associations of private schools, Ashwani Kumar, secretary to the chief minister, said.
Coronavirus News: Gujarat Chief Minister Discusses Well Being With Migrant Labourers
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani today had a telephonic discussion with migrant labourers staying in shelter homes amid lockdown. He asked about their well being. He also spoke to labourers who are staying in an automobile parts factory in Rajkot, a bakery products
firm in Ahmedabad and an oil mill in Vadodara and gathered feedback on food, health and other facilities available there, a release said.
No COVID-19 cases in 25 districts across 15 states: Health MinistryThe health ministry today said 25 districts across 15 states which had reported cases earlier have not detected new ones in 14 days. It also highlighted that the first consignment of test kits likely to reach from China on April 15.
Odisha sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik auctions paintings to gather fund to fight COVID-19Internationally-acclaimed sand artist from Odisha, Sudarshan Pattnaik on Monday said he has put on auction five of his sand art-on-canvas paintings to raise funds for the fight against novel coronavirus. The amount raised from the auction will be donated to the PM-Cares Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), Odisha, Mr Pattnaik told news agency PTI.
Four new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra's Aurangabad; district tally 24Four new coronavirus cases were found in Aurangabad on Monday, taking the total number of such cases here in Maharashtra to 24, an official said.
During the weekend, no new COVID-19 case was reported from the district. But, on Monday morning, two men, aged 33 and 70 years, a 30-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl tested positive for the viral infection here, the official said. They contracted the infection from those who tested positive for coronavirus earlier, civil surgeon Dr Sundar Kulkarni told reporters.
Karnataka focuses on resource mobilisation to overcome "financial trouble" due to COVID-19Karnataka Chief Minister on Monday said the COVID-19 situation has thrown the state into a deep financial trouble and there is a need to to find ways to overcome the present crisis, as he announced certain measures aimed at resource mobalisation.
"The possible situation once the lockdown is released, was widely discussed in the meeting. Discussion was also held about the financial situation of the state government and how to mobilise resources. Many suggestions were given and it was decided to implement those suggestions," BS Yediyurappa said.
Prayagraj police donate a day's salary for COVID-19 reliefPrayagraj police personnel have donated their one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for relief efforts towards prevention against coronavirus. "All officials and personnel of Prayagraj police willingly donate their one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for prevention of COVID-19," Prayagraj police tweeted on Monday.
Coronavirus lockdown: Punjab Police officer tests positive for COVID-19
A 52-year-old Punjab Police officer, posted in Ludhiana, tested positive for coronavirus on Monday. "52-year old Gazetted Officer of Punjab Police, posted in Ludhiana, tests positive. He had been unwell for the past week and has been put on a ventilator. SOP is being followed," said KBS Sidhu, Special Chief Secretary, Punjab Disaster Management (COVID19).
PM Modi to address nation tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tomorrow at 10 am on the coronavirus lockdown, amid requests from states to extend it. The Prime Minister is widely expected to announce an extension of the lockdown till April 30, but with measures to restart the economy.
Coronavirus: 2 Readmitted To Noida Hospital
Two persons, out of Noida hospital on Friday after testing negative for COVID-19, readmitted as third sample tests positive
Coronavirus latest news: Chandigarh University delivers 500 liters hand sanitizer to AIIMS
As the coronavirus cases rise in India, Chandigarh University with the support from Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Government of India has delivered 500 liters of hand sanitizer and face masks to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The alcohol-based hand sanitizer has been prepared by the students and staff members of the University Institute of Applied Health Sciences (UIAHS) at Chandigarh University.
COVID-19: In Assam, people line up outside a liquor shop
In Assam, people line up outside a liquor shop in Dibrugarh as the government permits the sale of liquor between 10 am and 5 pm during coronavirus lockdown.
Nirmala Sitharaman back to work
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman returned back to work today wearing a mask today
COVID-19 pandemic: Madhya Pradesh Police use drone cameras to monitor public movement
Madhya Pradesh Police use drone cameras to monitor public movement in different areas of Bhopal amid coronavirus lockdown
COVID-19: 11 fresh cases of coronavirus in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has recorded 11 more cases of coronavirus today, taking the state's count to 815, an official said. The COVID-19 has so far claimed 11 lives in the state. "As many as 11 new cases have come up today, including 10 in Bharatpur and one in Banswara district of the state," Additional Chief Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said.
Coronavirus: Sanitisation being done in Rajinder Nagar area
Sanitisation being done in Rajinder Nagar area for the prevention of the spread of Coronavirus. AAP's Rajinder Nagar MLA, Raghav Chadha says, "These Japanese hi-tech machines will be used for sanitization in red and orange zones in the city".
Coronavirus latest: 4 more coronavirus cases in Mumbai's Dharavi
Four new COVID-19 cases have been reported from Dharavi area, taking the coronavirus count in the locality to 47. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a statement said Dharavi has so far reported five COVID-19 deaths.
Coronavirus cases: 30 more COVID-19 cases in Agra
Thirty more coronavirus cases have been reported in Agra today, taking the count of cases in the district to 134. "Number of COVID-19 cases have risen to 134 in Agra, with 30 new cases being reported in the district. The number of active cases in the district now stands at 120," said District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh.
Coronavirus: 28 COVID-19 cases from Delhi Cancer Hospital
A hospital in Delhi has become a coronavirus hotspot with 28 cases emerging from it so far, after a doctor reportedly contracted the infection from her brother who had returned from the UK. Three more COVID-19 cases were reported this morning from the Delhi State Cancer Institute. These include a patient, an attendant and one security guard.
Coronavirus latest: Delhi officials arriving at Shastri Bhawan being screened
Delhi officials arriving at Shastri Bhawan being screened with a temperature gun and vehicles being sanitised.
Farmers should be allowed to harvest crop during lockdown: Yogi Adityanath
Farmers should be given relief from the lockdown to harvest crop, and the Uttar Pradesh government would encourage institutions and agencies to purchase food grains directly from the growers at minimum support price (MSP) or higher, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday.
COVID-19 deaths: 308 coronavirus deaths in India, 35 in 24 hours, 9,152 cases so far
308 people have died of coronavirus in India with 35 deaths in the last 24 hour
COVID-19 latest: Government offices in Goa to resume functioning
The Goa government has decided to resume operations of all its departments from today with 50 per cent strength of employees attending the office on an alternate basis.
COVID-19: The coronavirus death count has reached 308 in India
308 people have died of coronavirus in India with 35 deaths in the last 24 hours. The highly infectious novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has infected 9,152 people in the country, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry.
Coronavirus latest: US records 1,514 virus deaths In past 24 hours: Report
The United States recorded 1,514 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University
Coronavirus: Varanasi's Madanpura area has been declared a COVID-19 hotspot
Varanasi's Madanpura area has been declared a COVID-19 hotspot after positive cases were found. The police barricading the place to restrict movement of people.
Coronavirus: Bengali Market have been declared COVID-19 'containment zones'
Delhi's Bengali Market and Babar Road adjoining area of Todarmal Road, have been declared COVID-19 'containment zones' by Delhi Government; Police says, "doctors, NDMC sanitation workers, persons delivering essential commodities are allowed in the area".