The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 187 countries and territories. Today is the forty-first day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 17. Restrictions have been eased in non-hotspot areas.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 42,836. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 1,389. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 35.1 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 2.47 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Spain, Italy, UK, France and Germany are the most-affected countries. Catch the latest updates here:
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Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
Maharashtra has reported711 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths; Total case count now at 14,541 and death toll 583.
Coronavirus in Bihar LIVE Updates |
11 more test positive for COVID-19in Bihar, taking the total number ofcases in the state to 528.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | ICMR:
ICMR has implemented IBM's Watson Assistant on ICMR Delhi portal to help all testing facilities andour people be updated on testing data andget timely inputs on latest COVID-19information. This will also help onboard new people quickly as we expand the network.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates |
349 new COVID-19positive cases reported in Delhi today, taking the total number of cases to 4898; no deaths due to Coronavirus recorded in the state in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi:
Tomorrow at 9 AM, tune in to watch my conversation with Nobel Laureate, Abhijit Banerjee on dealing with the economic fall out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavairus in Mumbai LIVE Updates |
Section 144 to be imposed in the city between 8 pm and 7 am. Starting tomorrow, stand-alone shops will issue tokens for customers to avoid crowding at shop counters.
Coronavirus in Rajasthan LIVE Updates | State Health Dept:
6 deaths and 175 new Coronaviruspositive cases reported in Rajasthan taking the total number of cases in the state to 3061; 77 deaths recorded in the state so far.
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh LIVE Updates |
106 more persons have tested positive for Coronavirusin Madhya Pradesh taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,942.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
PM Modi: COVID-19has shown us the limitation of existing international system. In the post COVID world, we need a new template of globalisation based on fairness, equality andhumanity. We need international institutions that are more representative of today's world.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi:
To counter COVID-19we've promoted coordination in our immediate neighbourhood and we're organising online training to share India's medical expertise with many others.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi:
Even as the world fights COVID-19, some people are busy spreading some other deadly viruses such as terrorism, fake news and doctored videos to divide communities and countries.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi
:Despite our own needs, we have ensured medical supplies to our 123 partner countries including 59 members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We are active in global efforts to develop remedies andvaccines.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi:
During this crisis we have shown how democracy, discipline and decisiveness can come together to create a genuine people's movement. Indian civilization sees whole world as one family. As we care for our own citizens, we're also extending help to other countries.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi addressing NAM summit via video-conferencing:
Today, humanity faces its most serious crisis in many decades. At this time, NAM can help promote global solidarity. NAM has often been the world's moral voice. To retain this role, NAM must remain inclusive.
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates |
Bengal government has issuedadvisory permitting conditional plying of intra-district private bus services and opening of stand-alone neighborhood shops from 10 am to 6 pm. The state has also allowed private offices to operate with 25 percent strength.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE Updates | BMC:
510 new COVID-19 positive cases, 18 deaths recorded in Mumbai today, taking the total number of positive cases to 9,123, death toll 361.
Coronavirus in Gujarat LIVE Updates |
Gujarat reports 376 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, the state's highest single-day deaths; Total cases now at 5,804 and fatalities 319.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Ministry of Civil Aviation:
443 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers. 265 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 821.07 tons.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates |
Tamil Nadu government has announced the opening up of Tasmac outlets (state run liquor shops) from May 7, except in COVID-19 containment zones.
Coronavirus in J&K LIVE Updates |
25 new COVID-19positive cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today. 1 from Jammu and 24 from Kashmir. Total cases in the Union Territory stands at 726 including 415 active cases.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE Updates | BMC:
42 new cases have been reported from Dharavi. Total cases in Dharavi now at 632, including 20 deaths.
Coronavirus in Haryana LIVE Updates |
75 more people have tested positive for Coronavirusin Haryana, taking the total number of cases in the state to 517.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE Updates |
132 new cases of COVID-19have been reported in Punjab, taking total number of cases to 1,232 out of which 1,081 cases are active. 23 patients have lost their lives due to the infection. Three patients are on ventilator support.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Decoding SARS-COV-2: A dummy's guide to the dreaded virus
With the novel coronavirus pandemic raging across the continents, there are a lot of advisories of dos and don'ts. Unfortunately, most of the information available is in bits and pieces leading to less of coherence and more of confusion.
Hence, the importance to look at this ultra-microscopic monster from close quarters has taken such a heavy toll on mankind.
There is little reliable information available in the public domain about the virus, its origin, its structure, the peculiarities and its modality of the infection it causes.
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates | State Health Dept:
Number of active COVID-19cases has decreased to 1 in Himachal Pradesh. A total of 40 have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the state so far out which 1 person succumbed to the disease.
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE Updates |
Odisha govt modifies it's earlier order to allow plying of buses on intra-district andinter district routes in green zones. The buses will ply with passengers up to 50 percent of their seating capacity.
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates |
Total positive cases in the state is 1,259 including 61 new cases reported today. Total death toll due to COVID-19 in the state is 61; 11 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
The Indian government has said that it will start facilitating the return of Indian nationals started abroad from May 7 in phased manner. The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been prepared in this regard.
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE Updates |
Four new cases of COVID-19have been reported in Jajpur andtwo in Bhadrak district, taking the total number of cases to 169 in Odisha out of which 108 cases are active. One person has succumbed to the disease in the state.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Health Ministry:
2,573 new cases and 83 deaths reported in last 24 hours. Total number of COVID-19positive cases in India rises to 42,836 including 29,685 active cases, 11,762 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,389 deaths.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | CM Arvind Kejriwal:
It was unfortunate that chaos was seen at some shops today in Delhi. If we come to know about violations of social distancing and other norms from any area, then we will have to seal the area and revoke the relaxations there.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | CM Arvind Kejriwal:
I appeal to people of Delhi to ensure three things- wear masks when you step outdoors, practice social distancing and sanitize/wash your hands frequently.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
8 jawans of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have tested COVID-19 positive today in Delhi. These jawans were deployed in security of different government installations. Total count of COVID-19 positive cases reaches 13 in SSB.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates | State Health Department:
527 more people have tested positive for COVID-19in Tamil Nadu, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,550.
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE Updates | State Health Dept:
37 new Coronaviruspositive cases have been confirmed in Karnataka from 5:00 PM yesterday to 5:00 PM today. Total number of cases in the state stands at 651.
Coronavirus in Kerala LIVE Updates | CM Pinarayi Vijayan:
No new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala today. The total number of positive cases in the state is 499 including 34 active cases.
Coronavirus in Iceland LIVE Updates |
With testing, Iceland claims major success against COVID-19
High schools, hair salons, dentists and other businesses across Iceland are reopening Monday after six weeks of lockdown after this North Atlantic nation managed to tame its coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Health Ministry:
We advised that people must stay wherever they are during lockdown but in special cases allowed trains to function.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE Updates |
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention to arrange special trains for the next 10-15 days, beginning May 5, for transporting migrant labourers stranded in Punjab to their home states.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Health Ministry:
In pandemics such as COVID-19, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Amitabh Kant, Chairman of Empowered Group 6:
As of now, there are about 610 cases of COVID-19in 112 aspirational districts which is considered fairly low at less than 2 percent of the national level of infections. Of these, six districts have reported first case after April 21.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Health Ministry:
Till now, 11,706 people have been cured. In the last 24 hours, 1,074 people have been cured. This is the highest number in terms of cured patients noted till date. Our recovery rate is now 27.52 percent. Total number of COVID-19 cases is now 42,533.
Coronavirus in Chandigarh LIVE Updates |
ManojParida, Adviser to the Administrator, UT of Chandigarh: There are 80 active cases of COVID-19in Chandigarh and 21 others have cured/discharged.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | MHA:
The Home Ministryhas asked states to ensure that there are no issues in inter state cargo movement. MHA Control Room Number 1930 andNHAI helpline number 1033 may be used by drivers/transporters to lodge any complaint pertaining to lockdown.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
The novel coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly the biggest challenge faced by Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. At the forefront of India's battle against COVID-19, he faces an arduous task of ensuring that India's health infrastructure holds up against the pandemic.
In an interview with CNN-News18, he outlines the steps taken by the government to combat the spread of the virus and the impact of lockdown.
Read: India's response has been exemplary, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates | Countries with the highest confirmed cases
> United States: 11,58,041 confirmed cases (includes recoveries and deaths)
> Spain: 2,17,466 cases
> Italy: 2,10,717 cases
> United Kingdom: 1,87,842 cases
> France: 1,68,925 cases
> Germany: 1,65,664 cases
> Russia: 1,45,268 cases
> Turkey: 1,26,045 cases
> Brazil: 1,01,826 cases
> Iran: 97,424 cases
(Source: Johns Hopkins University CSSE, as of 3.40 pm IST on May 4)
Coronavirus in Japan LIVE updates | Japanese PM Abe extends state of emergency to May 31
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that he had decided to extend the country's national state of emergency to May 31, Reuters has reported.
Abe will consider lifting the state of emergency without waiting for its May 31 expiration if experts decide that is possible based on detailed analysis of regional infection trends, he said.
