The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the twenty-second day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 11,439. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 377. Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 19.9 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 1.26 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:
Total 2,74,599 samples from 2,58,730 individuals have been tested as on 9 PM today. 11, 297 individuals confirmedCOVID-19 positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. 28,941 samples reported today, of which 953 tested positive.
The news which has appeared in some dailies has misquoted me, that "we have made separate wards for Muslims andHindus." This report in my name is false and baseless and I condemn it.
Two more COVID-19positive cases reported in Bihar today, taking the total number of positive cases to 72.
Germany has extended ban on large-scale public events to August 31, reports news agency AFP.
17 new positive cases and2 deaths reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the national capital now stands at 1,578 (including 1,080 positive cases - under Special Operations). Total death toll stands at 32.
Number of COVID-19cases has reached to 1076 in Rajasthan, with 71 more people testing positive today. Of the fresh cases, 30 have been reported in Jaipur, 27 in Kota, 10 in Jodhpur.
Nearly 10 lakh people screened for coronavirusin Gautam Buddh Nagar so far, no fresh case reported today.
WHO is reviewing the impact on our work of any withdrawal of US funding and will work with our partners to fill any financial gaps we face and to ensure our work continues uninterrupted.
One more area, G, H and I Blocks of Police Colony in Model Town, has been identified as containment zone by the Delhi Govt, taking the total number of containment zones in the national capital to 56.
6 new COVID-19positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of active cases to 514. Eightpersons cured and discharged from the hospital today.
23 new COVID-19positive cases and 3 deaths reported in the state, since 9AM till 7PM today. Now total number of cases in state increased to 525, death toll at 14.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today participated in virtual session of 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under Saudi Arabian Presidency, to discuss global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19pandemic crisis.
