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Coronavirus India News highlights | Don't use rapid antibody tests for two days as faulty kits being probed: ICMR to states

Highlights of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact. India's nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 3. Total confirmed cases in India have risen to 12,380.

April 21, 2020 / 16:38 IST

The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the twenty-third day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 12,380. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 414. Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of cases.

Globally, there have been over 20.7 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 1.37 lakh people have died so far. The United States has the highest number of confirmed cases, followed by Spain, Italy, France and Germany. The outbreak continues to have a major impact on the global economy. Catch the latest updates here:

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  • April 16, 2020 / 22:48 IST

    Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates |

    Delhi Police:One Delhi Police ASI posted with the security unit has been tested positive for COVID19. He had a history of exposure while on duty on April 5. Currently, he is asymptomatic and is in home isolation. His wife is also asymptomatic.

  • April 16, 2020 / 22:26 IST

    Coronavirus in New York LIVE Updates |

    New York hasextendedits lockdown till May 15, news agency AFP has reported.

  • April 16, 2020 / 22:24 IST

    Coronavirus in Kerala LIVE Updates | CM Pinarayi Vijayan: 

    'Odd-Even' system for vehicles will be implemented in the state after April 20 in districts with partial restrictions. Also, concession will be given to vehicles driven by women.

  • April 16, 2020 / 22:18 IST

    Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | 

    62 new COVID19 positive cases, sixdeaths reported in Delhi in last 24 hours; the total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 1,640.

  • April 16, 2020 / 22:01 IST

    Coronavirus in UK LIVE Updates | 

    UK officials extend Coronavirus lockdown for 'at least next three weeks', news agency AFP has reported.

  • April 16, 2020 / 21:45 IST

    Coronavirus in Haryana LIVE Updates | State Health department: 

    11 more COVID-19cases reported in Haryana today, including eightin Panchkula, twoin Nuh, and onein Palwal. Total coronavirus cases in the state now at 214, including 14 Italian nationals.

  • April 16, 2020 / 21:41 IST

    Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | ICMR: 

    A total of 3,02,956 samples from 2,86,714 individuals have been tested as on April 16, 9 PM IST.

  • April 16, 2020 / 21:35 IST

    Coronavirus in Jharkhand LIVE Updates |

    One more tests positive for Coronavirusin Jharkhand; total cases now at 29, an official has said.

  • April 16, 2020 / 21:25 IST

    Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |

    286 more COVID-19cases andsevendeaths (fourin Pune andthreein Mumbai) reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 3,202 anddeaths to 194. 300 patients have been discharged from hospitals in the state, including fivetoday.

  • April 16, 2020 / 20:28 IST

    Coronavirus in India LIVE updates: 

    India is supplying Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to 55 countries including United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Seychelles, Oman, United Arab Emirates. (ANI)

  • April 16, 2020 / 20:08 IST

    Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE updates | Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami:

    COVID-19 is a disease of the rich people, not poor people. They (rich) brought it here from other countries. They (rich) have imported the disease from foreign countries. This disease did not emerge from here.

  • April 16, 2020 / 19:52 IST

    Coronavirus LIVE Updates:

    Swiss announce 'gradual' easing of coronavirus measures from April 27. (AFP)

  • April 16, 2020 / 19:45 IST

    Coronavirus LIVE Updates:

    G20 members agreed to freeze debt payments for the world’s poorest countries, freeing up more than $20 billion for these nations to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)

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