The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the thirty-sixth day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. During his interaction with chief ministers on April 27, PM Modi reportedly hinted that restrictions may continue in hotspots.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 31,787. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 1,008. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi have reported the highest number
Globally, there have been over 31.1 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 2.16 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:
Countries with the highest confirmed cases: Latest numbers
COVID-19 cases in Indore jump to 1,466; mortality rate drops
Confirmed cases in ASEAN: Latest numbers
Confirmed cases in SAARC countries: Latest numbers
7.7 lakh samples tested for COVID-19 so far: ICMR
European countries with highest confirmed cases: Latest numbers
73 deaths, 1,897 cases reported in 24 hours
7,696 COVID-19 patients cured, discharged so far: Health Ministry
22,629 reported active cases in India: Health Ministry
COVID-19 death toll in India rises to 1,007
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rise to 31,332
Countries with the highest confirmed cases: Latest numbers
Cases in US crosses 10 lakh-mark, fatalities at 58,000
Cases, deaths in India: Latest numbers
Cases, deaths globally: Latest numbers
An ambulance driver from Tamil Nadu who came to Tripura along with five passengers has tested positive for COVID-19today.
74 new cases of COVID-19and3 new deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of cases to 2,438 including 55 deaths. 814 patients have recovered from the disease till date.
No deaths reported in the last 24 hours in Telangana. 7 new COVID-19positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of active cases to 582.
11 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19; taking the total number of positive cases to 403.
MHA held a comprehensive review meeting on the lockdownsituation today. There havebeen tremendous gains and improvement in the situation due to lockdown till now. To ensure that these gains are not squandered away, lockdown guidelines should be strictly observed till May 3.
New guidelines to fight COVID-19will come into effect from 4th May, which shall give considerable relaxations to many districts. Details regarding this shall be communicated in the days to come.
The state has reported 597 cases today and 32 deaths. With this, the total number of cases in Maharashtra go up to 9,915, including 432 deaths.
The total number of positive COVID-19cases in the state is now 55.
With 308 new coronavirus patients detected, number of cases in Gujarat rises to 4,082, while death toll rises by 16 to 197, health officials have said.
