The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 10,363. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 339. Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 19.19 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 1.19 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:
38 hot spots declared in Bengaluru, Karnataka
A case has been registered at Bandra Police station under section 143, 147, 149, 186, 188 of IPC read with Section 3 of Epidemic Act against 800-1000 unidentified people in connection with the incident of gathering in Bandra today.
Number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 55 after 7 more areas have been included in the list.
Orders have been given against those who spread the rumour that trains will start. Strict action will be taken against those who spread rumours.
In a first, Coronavirusfound in two species of Indian bats
A large group of migrant labourers had gathered in Surat today, demanding permission to return to their native states. They later dispersed after police intervened and persuaded them to vacate the area & return to the place of their stay. (ANI)
18 deaths and 350 new Coronaviruspositive cases reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of cases stands at 2684 including 178 deaths and 259 recovered.
I request all of you to maintain discipline till May 3rd. You maintained discipline and stayed at your homes during the last 21 days and the same has to be observed till May 3rd.
I am talking to everyone and telling them don't fall prey to rumors. I am telling them to cooperate, because this virus doesn't discriminate.
on Bandra migrant gathering, which had to be dispersed by the Mumbai police:Today what happened was because they thought that they will be able to go home after April 14 and the trains will start. Someone might have spread that rumor. I want to tell you, you are in Maharashtra, and you are safe. Right now, the time is to fight this virus, there is no need to worry. Maharashtra government is taking care of you. Please don't do politics over this, and don't give any color to this incident.
As I already said that Maharashtra will show the way to the country in the fight against COVID-19.
