The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the thirty-fifth day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. During his interaction with chief ministers yesterday, PM Modi reportedly hinted that restrictions may continue in hotspots.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 29,435. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 934. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 30 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 2.1 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK are the most-affected countries. Catch the latest updates here:
British Airways set to slash 12,000 jobs over coronavirus (AFP)
Coronavirus cases in Delhi climb to 3,314; 206 fresh cases.
A team of 50 scientists evaluated 14 available tests for coronavirus antibodies. Only three passed muster: “Those numbers are just unacceptable.”
– The New York Times
To augment Mid-day meal program, HRD Minster announced that in wake of COVID-19, annual central allocation of cooking cost (for procurement of pulses, vegetable, oil, spices andfuel) under Mid Day Meal Scheme is enhanced to Rs. 8,100 crore from Rs 7,300 crore (an increment of 10.99%).
– ANI
As far as starting industries in rural areas is concerned, there is a specific direction from centre and state government.Manufacturing of essential good and commodities has been allowed by centre and state govt. Such industries have started.
393 more test positive for coronavirus in Mumbai, taking count to 5,982; 25 patients die, raising toll to 244
We have to popularise work from home (WFH) norm. There are many restrictions for it like money deposits andclearances, these things were relaxed till April 30 after COVID-19 outbreak. We have decided to extend the relaxation till July 31.
Had a warm exchange with PM Justin Trudeau. Thanked him for looking after Indian citizens in Canada in these difficult times. Collaboration&partnership between India&Canada is vital to fighting pandemic including through medical research&supply chain management.
One more location (House no 152 to 162 in Block D of ShaheenBagh) has been added to the list of Containment Zone in Delhi in last 24 hours; taking the total number of containment zones to 100.
Some people have asked me why there is a webinar on leadership lessons from Ramayan at JNU. During the lockdown period we have conducted several webinars related to COVID-19. This is a part of such series of webinars that we have been conducting.
Mahatma Gandhi emphasized how Lord Ram taught us to uphold truth, justice,equality and equanimity even in adverse situations. When we're fighting COVID-19, we thought there are great lessons to learn from Ramayan to strengthen ourselves. I see no reason why anybody should oppose it.
Gujarat reports 226 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 3,774; death toll rises by 19 to 181
