The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the twenty-ninth day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 20,471. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 652. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 25.7 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 1.7 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK are the most-affected countries. The outbreak continues to have a major impact on the global economy. Catch the latest updates here:
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had come in contact with a COVID-19 positive patient, has tested negative for the virus, State Minister of Health for Pakistan, Zafar Mirza has said.
Assam govt will allow movement of people stranded in different parts of the state for three days from April 25 in accordance with guidelines issued by Union home ministry. This is not a "blanket permission but will be conditional, and people can avail this only with the prior approval of deputy commissioners.
ICMR has allowedMaharashtra govt to try out plasma therapy on COVID-19 patients in Mumbai.
44 COVID-19patients including 22 police personnel have been discharged from Chirayu Medical College in Bhopal after their recovery. TheMadhyaPradesh capitalhas recorded 303 cases so far.
112 fresh cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh today, taking total number of cases to 1,449. 21 patients have succumbed to the infection while 173 others have recovered. (ANI)
153 new COVID-19 positive cases (including 68-Jaipur, 44-Ajmer, 17-tonk and 11-Jodhpur) reported in the state today; the total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1,888. (ANI)
After withdrawing the note that announced the cancellation of Amarnath Yatra, J&K Raj Bhawan PRO has said that a decision regarding organising of the Yatra will be taken after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in coming future, news agency ANI has reported.
Mumbai COVID-19 cases rise by 309 to 3,754; 10 more die, taking death toll to 160.
92 new COVID19 positive cases, 1 death reported today; the total number of positive cases in Delhi is now 2,248, death toll 48.
The Health Ministry has directed all States to provide financial incentives to ASHA workers for undertaking COVID19 related activities. The Ministry has also asked States to ensure that ASHA workers are supplied with adequate protective gear.
135 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat today; the total number of positive cases rise to 2,407 including 179 cured/discharged and 103 deaths.
15 new COVID19 positive cases, 1 death reported in the State today; the total number of positive cases in the State is now 943.
