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 of cases.
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:
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.
Number of active cases of COVID-19rises to 83 in Haryana. 225 patients have been cured/discharged while three others succumbed to the infection so far.
