The death toll due to COVID-19 has risen to 779 and the number of cases climbed to 24,942 in the country on April 25, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 18,953 while 5,209 people were cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.
Globally, over 2.8 million confirmed cases and more than 197,500 deaths have been reported so far during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE updates |
KGMU resident doctor Tauseef Khan and one Umshankar Mishra from Lakhimpur Kheri have donated blood plasma after recovering from COVID-19. Antibody from their plasma will be used in convalescent plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 patients: King George's Medical University (ANI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
Maharashtra has conducted over one lakh COVID-19 tests, the highest in the country, across 40 laboratories in the state since January, Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said. Samples of 1,08,972 individuals had been sent to the laboratories till April 25, of which 94,485 persons tested negative. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates |
811 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths have been reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 7,628 and death toll to 323: State Health Department (ANI)
Coronavirus in Gujarat LIVE updates |
Gujarat reports 256 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 3,071. Death toll rises to 133 with six fatalities: Health department official (PTI)
Read more: Mumbai Airport announces safety measures for post-lockdown period
AAI-GVK group-run Mumbai airport today announced a slew of safety measures for the resumption of commercial air passenger services in the post-lockdown period.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | 38 new COVID-19 cases in West Bengal, total count 541
At least 38 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in West Bengal, taking the total number of coronavirus patients in the state to 541, officials said today.
The death toll due to the contagion remained at 18 in the state, a bulletin released by the West Bengal health department said.
With the 38 new cases, the total number of active coronavirus cases in the state stood at 423, it said. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates | 57-year-old constable dies of COVID-19 in Mumbai
A 57-year-old police constable who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away in Mumbai today, officials said. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Pune COVID-19 death rate down from 9.18% to 6.5% in 1 week
Amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases in Pune in Maharashtra, the silver lining is that the mortality rate from the infection in the state's second largest city was down from 9.18 percent on April 17 to 6.5 percent April 24, said officials. As on April 24, there are 980 COVID-19 cases in Pune municipal limits and 64 people have died of the infection, they said. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Lockdown rules will not change in Maha till May 3: Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope today said the lockdown rules will remain unchanged in the state will May 3. Talking to PTI, Tope said there was no clarity in the Centre's latest order regarding reopening of shops.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE updates |
10 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Punjab today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 308: Government of Punjab (ANI)
Read more: 'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said today that there was currently "no evidence" that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Sri Lanka extends curfew in high-risk districts till May 4
Sri Lanka today extended the nationwide curfew in four high-risk districts, including Colombo, till May 4 to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office announced, a day after the Island nation recorded the highest number of 49 infections in a single day. The four out of the 25 administration districts that come under high-risk category are Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh LIVE updates |
Till the date, 1945 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and 99 people have lost their lives. Indore has recorded 1085 cases and 57 deaths while in Bhopal there are 388 cases and 9 deaths: State Health Department (ANI)
Read here: COVID-19 rapid antibody test kit use put on hold, ICMR to check accuracy: Official source
States and Union Territories have been asked to put on hold the use of COVID-19 rapid antibody test kits till their accuracy is rechecked by apex health research body the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), news agency PTI has reported citing official sources.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE updates |
One death and 66 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases in the state is at 1,821: State Health Department (ANI)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand LIVE updates |
Four people tested positive for coronavirus in Jharkhand today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 63, officials said in Ranchi. Of the fresh cases, three are from Ranchi's Hindpiri locality and one from the city's Kantatoli area, a health official said. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | West Bengal reports 40 fresh COVID-19 cases today -- highest single-day spike for the state so far.
# Total active: 423
# Cured and discharged: 105 (2 in last 24 hrs)
# Death: 18 (unchanged)
# Tests: 9880 (947 in last 24 hrs)
(Source: CNN News18)
Latest updates on COVID-19 crisis around the world:
# Frontline personnel among others infected by COVID-19 in AP as tally crosses 1,000 in the state.
# Nepal halts all flight operations until May 15.
# Nearly 4,000 Sri Lankan Navy personnel quarantined after 60 tested positive for COVID-19, report says.
# As many as 157 fresh coronavirus cases reported in UP as total cases touches 1,778.
# India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases since it crossed 100 cases.
# South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces five-phase plan to ease COVID-19 lockdown.
# China approves third COVID-19 vaccine for clinical trials.
# Trump says he was "sarcastic" when talking about injecting disinfectants to treat COVID-19 patients.
(Source: PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates |
40 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Himachal Pradesh so far, out of which 15 are active. 20 patients have recovered while one person succumbed to the infection: Himachal Pradesh Health Department (ANI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates
# Total Cases - 24942
# Active Cases - 18953
# Cured/Discharged- 5209
# Deaths - 779
# Migrated - 1
(Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
Coronavirus outbreak in India LIVE updates | JUST IN:
The death toll in India due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has risen to 24,942, the Union Health Ministry has said.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates |
21 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Dharavi today; the total number of positive cases in Mumbai's slum clusteris now 241 including 14 deaths: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | COVID-19 death toll in Europe tops 120,000
The new coronavirus has killed more than 120,00 people in Europe with more than three quarters of those fatalities in Italy, France, Spain and Britain, according to an AFP tally using official figures.
With 120,140 deaths and 1,344,172 cases, Europe is the continent hardest hit by the pandemic that emerged late last year.
Italy has the most deaths with 25,969 followed by Spain with 22,902, France with 22,245 and Britain with 19,506. (AFP)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates |
Total 96 Police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 till today in Maharashtra. Of these, 7 have recovered: Maharashtra Police (ANI)
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE updates |
26 new cases have been confirmed for COVID-19 in Karnataka from April 25, 5 pm to April 25, 5 pm. Total positive cases in the state stand at 500 which includes 18 deaths and 158 discharges: Health Department, Karnataka
Coronavirus LIVE updates |
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened Rohtang Pass today amid COVID-19 pandemic. Also, snow clearance operation underway to facilitate the movement of farmers and essential commodities to Lahaul Valley: Indian Army Officials (ANI)
Coronavirus in Nepal LIVE updates |
The Nepal government today restricted the operation of international and domestic flights until May 15 as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, an official said. The decision was taken during a meeting of the high-level Coordination Committee for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokharel at Prime Minister's Office, Singhadurbar. (PTI)
Guidelines for journalists during COVID-19
# Capture/record statements from 6 feet distance
# Avoid clip-on mics to avoid physical contact
# Wear mask Face with medical mask at all times when outside
(Source: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | UP govt starts bringing back workers; Over 2,000 return from Haryana
The Uttar Pradesh Government has started bringing back workers hailing from the state who were stranded in other parts of the country due to the lockdown and as many as 2,224 labourers have returned in the first phase, a senior official said today.
Briefing reporters here, Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Information) Awanish Awasthi said the first batch of workers was brought back in 82 buses from Haryana today, and 11,000 workers will return by tomorrow.
All the workers will be kept in a 14-day quarantine. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates |
15 more people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Yavatmal, taking total number of cases in the district to 30: District Collector MD Singh
Coronavirus LIVE updates | 5,000 cases registered in Mumbai for lockdown violation
The number of cases registered by Mumbai Police for violation of lockdown to contain coronavirus reached 5,000 today. Cases were filed for violation of restrictions on movement during lockdown and other related offences against over 9,800 persons under section 188 of IPC in the last one month, an official said. (PTI)
Read more: The missing death data that would have helped coronavirus fight
There was a time when anyone could access data on deaths in India. Not anymore. At least, the information seems to be missing from censusindia.gov.in. The information is crucial as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak. Certified deaths would have helped us know the number of people who died of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus. Without this perspective, the conclusions we draw could be erroneous.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases on Saturday since it crossed 100 cases
The average doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the country is 9.1 days as of now and from Friday 8 am to Saturday 8 am, India recorded a six-percent growth in new cases, which is the lowest daily growth rate recorded since the country crossed 100 cases, the government said today.
The 13th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates |
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to relax the curfew hours from 5.30 am to 7 am daily from Sunday onwards to facilitate the senior citizens and general public for morning walks: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (ANI)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE updates |
1778 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state, so far out of which 1,504 are active cases. 248 people have been cured/discharged. 26 deaths have been reported out of which most deaths were due to comorbidity or old age: Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad (ANI)
Coronavirus in Bihar LIVE updates |
COVID-19 cases rise to 238 in Bihar, with 10 more people testing positive today. Out of the new cases, five have been reported in Kaimur, four in Buxar and one in Patna: Bihar Principal Secretary (Health) Sanjay Kumar (ANI)
Ride-hailing major Ola on Saturday said it has partnered with Delhi state government's health department to offer free medical transportation to people.
Citizens in need of mobility support for any non-COVID medical care can dial 102 and the health ministry team will allocate a cab for the patient to be transported to a hospital free of cost, a statement said.
The Maharashtra government is yet to decide whether shops be allowed to remain open in view of the amended guidelines issued by the Central government. An official said on Saturday that the order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday night was under an "active consideration" of the state government.
"This is issued by the Government of India. Not yet accepted by us," he told PTI.
A fundraising sale by DAG (formerly Delhi Art Gallery) featuring works by M F Husain and Jamini Roy, raised a whopping Rs 1 crore, the proceeds from which will go entirely to two charities PM CARES, and Lt. Governor/Chief Minister Relief Fund, Delhi, dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
A government hospital in Ernakulam here has deployed a robot to serve food and medicines to coronavirus patients with an aim to reduce risk of infections for doctors and health workers. Malayalam star Mohanlal's Viswasanthi Foundation donated the autonomous robot to the COVID-19 ward of the Ernakulam government medical college hospital.
The robot named 'KARMI-Bot' will be used to assist patients at the medical college's COVID-19 isolation ward from Saturday onwards,the Ernakulam district public relations department said in a release.
A central team visiting north Bengal to assess the COVID-19 situation wrote to the West Bengal government on Saturday, suggesting stricter implementation of lockdown there.
A journalist is among the 15 new coronavirus cases reported in Karnataka, taking the total number of infections to 489, the state government said on Saturday. "Fifteen new positive cases have been reported from last evening till this noon...Till date 489 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 18 deaths and 153 discharges," the department said in its mid-day situation update.
A 45-year-old Indian-origin man has become the first person to face criminal charges in the US under the country's Defence Production Act for allegedly hoarding the scarce personal protective equipment and selling it at huge markups during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Ramaphosa announces five-phase plan to ease COVID-19 lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the 35-day lockdown imposed to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country.
The president said that the country is currently on phase 5 that involves drastic measures to contain the spread of the disease.
The country is under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The strict measures in place have caused extreme economic crises, including huge job losses, and business closures.
According to the Johns Hopkins University data, there are 4,220 COVID-19 infections in the country with 79 deaths. (PTI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
Hair salons and barber shops render services. Our order is applicable on shops which deal in sale of items. There is no order to open barber shops and hair salons. There is no order to open liquor shops too: Joint Secretary (Home Affairs) Punya Salila Srivastava told news agency ANI.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Twitter: As much as we respect the decision to impose lockdown, the way it was imposed affecting millions of migrants should be critically examined. The plight of migrants hasn't changed even after 1 month of lockdown. They are still struggling for food and shelter. Prime Minister's office should take full responsibility for this fiasco. Migrants are as humans as the NRIs. Similar arrangements could have been made to ensure safe travel for migrants.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | No public gathering to be allowed in UP till June 30: CM Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officers that no public gathering be allowed till June 30. Further decision will be taken depending on the situation: Office of the UP CM
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE updates | 18 family members, another person test positive for coronavirus
Nineteen people including 18 members of an extended family have tested positive for coronavirus in Sant Kabir Nagar district and have been admitted to hospital, a senior administrative officer said today.
A student of the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary who had come to the district last month had tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week. His family members and close relatives were subsequently kept in quarantine and their samples were sent for testing, of which 18 have been found to be positive, District Magistrate Ravish Kumar Gupta said.
One person from Tilathi village in Bakhira police station area has also tested positive for the virus, Gupta said. (PTI)
