The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 184 countries and territories. Today is the fifteenth day of India's 21-day lockdown. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stands at 5,274. The Union Health Ministry has said that 149 people have died due to the disease.
Globally, there have been over 14.3 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 82,000 people have died so far. With just under 4 lakh, the US has the highest number of confirmed cases. The US is followed by Spain, Italy, Germany and France. The outbreak continues to have a major impact on the global economy. Catch the latest updates here:
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Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh LIVE Updates | CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan:
Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain to be completely sealed as there are more Coronaviruscases in these cities. District admin to ensure the supply of essential commodities in these areas. Nobody will be allowed to go in and out of these areas.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | Delhi Govt:
NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) to immediately sanitise Bengali Market area under the containment plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Delhi Police to immediately cordon off the area to prevent movement of people.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | Delhi Government:
With 93 new COVID-19positive cases today, total number of positive cases in Delhi rise to 669. Total 9 deaths have been reported till now.
Coronavirus in Rajasthan LIVE Updates | Rajasthan Health Department:
40 COVID-19positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today. Total cases in the state stands at 383.
Coronavirus in Pune LIVE Updates | Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner, Pune Municipal Commission:
Two more COVID-19positive deaths have been reported in Pune today. Death toll rises to 18 of which 10 deaths have been reported today.
Coronavirus in Andaman and Nicobar LIVE Updates |
Woman tests positive for COVID-19in Andaman and Nicobar Islands; cases rise to 11.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | Following are the areas identified as hotspots by Delhi government and which will be sealed:
1. Entire effected street near Gandhi Pqrk, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
2. Entire effected street of Gali No 6 , L 1 Sangam Vihar, New Delhi.
3. Shahajahanabad society, plot no 1, Sector 11, Dwarka.
4. Dinpur Village
5. Markaz Masjid and Nizamuddin Basti
6. Nizamuddin West (G and D block) areas.
7. B Block Jhangirpuri.
8. H. No 141 to H. No 180, Gali no. 14, Kalyanpuri Delhi
9. Mansara Appartments , Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi
10. 3 Galis of Khichirpur including Gali containing H. No. 5/387 Khichirpur Delhi
11. Gali No 9, Pandav Nagar , Delhi 110092.
12. VarDhaman Appartments , Mayur Vihar, Phase I , Extension, Delhi
13. Mayurdhwaj Appartments , I P Extension, Patparganj, Delhi
14. Gali no. 4, from H. No. J- 3/115 ( Nagar Dairy) to H. No. J- 3/108( towards Anar wali Masjid Chowk), Kishan Kunj Extension, Delhi
15. Gali No. 4, from H. No J- 3/101 to H. No. J - 3/107 Krishan Kunj Extension Delhi.
16. Gali No. 5, A Block ( From H No. A- 176 to A-189), WestVinod NagarDelhi 110092.
17. J & K , L and H pockets Dilshad Garden
18. G, H, J, Blocks old Seemapuri
19. F- 70 to 90 block Dilshad Colony
20. Pratap khand , Jhilmil Colony.
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand LIVE Updates | Directorate of Health Services, Uttarakhand:
Two more COVID-19positive cases have been reported in Uttarakhand today, taking the total number of positive cases to 35.
Coronaviris in Delhi LIVE Updates | Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia:
Some positive cases have been reported in Sadar area so the area has been sealed. Total 20 hot spots have been identified in Delhi, nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas.
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh LIVE Updates |
19 new COVID-19positive cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh today. Total positive cases in the state stands at 348.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | CM Arvind Kejriwal:
Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of corona virus substantially. Therefore, it has been decided that facial masks will be compulsory for anyone stepping out of their house. Cloth mask shall be eligible too.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Here's the difference between curfew, total and partial lockdown
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise daily in India, various state governments are enforcing strict restrictions to curtail the spread.
On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days as a measure to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
But what is the difference between a curfew, total and a partial lockdown?
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Supreme Court took note of the various incidents in different parts of the country where medical staff and doctors were attacked and misbehaved with.Court said such incidents are bound to instill a sense of insecurity in Doctors and medical staff.
The apex court directed that it is duty of state and the Police administration to provide necessary security at all places where patients who have been diagnosedCoronaviruspositive or who have been quarantined are housed and places where medical staff visit for screening of people.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates |
Coronaviruspandemic 'may well' cause deepest economic recession 'of our lifetimes', Roberto Azevêdo, World Trade Organization (WTO) chief has said, according to news agencyAFP.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE Updates |
Mumbai has reported 106 fresh cases in the past 24 hours with 5 deaths. The number of cases in Mumbai have risen to 696, a BMC release has said. The total number of deaths in Mumbai stand at 45.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates | Rajesh Tope, Health Minister:
Maharashtra still doesn't have community transmission. Places like Dharavi need to follow lockdown strictly. Positive cases are increasing in cities like Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, face masks are being made compulsory in Mumbai for everyone in public places.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Tests relating to COVID-19 must be carried out in National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories(NABL) accredited labs or any agencies approved by WHO or ICMR, the Supreme Court has said in its order.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Just In:
In an interim order, theSupreme Court has directed the government to make coronavirus testing free in both government as well as private labs.
Tests relating to COVID19 whether in approved govt laboratories or approved private labs shall be free of cost, the Apex Court said and that Centre shall issue necessary directions in this regard immediately.
Coronavirus in Telangana LIVE Updates |
49 fresh cases have been found in the state in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the state, including those who have died and have been discharged, rise to 453.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
NCP chief Sharad Pawar spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issues related to the COVID-19 crisis in Maharashtra, and the steps that need to be taken to address them.
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE Updates | Karnataka Health Department:
65-year-old man dies of coronavirusin Karnataka's Kalaburagi district, death toll rises to 5; cases climb to 181.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Indian Railways to deploy more than 2,500 doctors; 3,500 paramedic staff to meet COVID-19 challenge
Various zones of the Indian Railways are recruiting doctors and paramedics on temporary basis to meet the COVID-19 challenge. Around 5,000 beds and 17 dedicated hospitals have been identified for treatment of coronavirus patients. Railway workshops, coaching depots and hospitals have also been locally producing PPE overalls, sanitizers and masks.
Coronavirus in Pune LIVE Updates | Health Officials, Pune:
Three more COVID-19positive deaths reported in Pune today. Death toll rises to 16 in Pune, of which 8 deaths have been reported today.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates |
48 fresh cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu, raising the tally of overall cases in the state to 738.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance:
In the context of the COVID-19 situation and with a view to provide immediate relief to thebusiness entities and individuals, it has been decided to issue all the pending income-taxrefunds up to Rs. 5 lakh, immediately. This would benefit around 14 lakh taxpayers.
It hasalso been decided to issue all pending GST and Custom refunds which would provide benefitto around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME. Thus, the total refund granted will beapproximately Rs. 18,000 crore.
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates |
Novel coronavirus cases rise to 343 in Uttar Pradesh after 11 people test positive, news agency PTI has reported.
Coronavirus in Pune LIVE Updates |
6 coronaviruspatients died in Pune since Tuesday night, death toll in the district rises to 14, news agency PTI has reported.
Coronavirus in J&K LIVE Updates | Govt of J&K:
As a preventive measure to stop the spread of COVID-19in J&K, wearing of face masks has been made mandatory for all the officers, staff andvisitors in the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | PM Modi:
It has been brought to my attention that some people are running a campaign that to to honour Modi stand for 5 minutes. At first glance, it seems like a mischief to drag Modi into controversies.Maybe someone is doing out of goodwill, yet I insist that if you really have so much love and want to honour Modi, then take the responsibility of a poor family, at least as long as the coronaviruscrisis exists. There can be no greater honour for me than this.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE Updates | Punjab CM's Office:
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has announced that a task force would soon be set up to find ways for the state to gradually get out of the unprecedented lockdown.
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates | CM Mamata Banerjee:
Two new COVID-19positive cases have been reported today. Total number of active cases in West Bengal stands at 71.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry:
It is ensured that not only today even in future there will not be any lack of HCQ (Hydroxychloroquine) as and when needed.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry:Till date total 402 people have been discharged, total 5,194 positive confirmed case have been reported. In last one day, 773 positive cases were reported. Total 149 deaths have been reported and around 32 people have died yesterday.
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates |
UP chief secretary has ordered officials to implement 100 percent lock down and sealing in the following 15 distt: Agra, Lucknow ,Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur city, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly, Bulandshahar, Basti, Firozabad, Saharanpur, Maharajganj and Sitapur where the load of Covid-19 is reported high.
UP government has decided to seal all the hotspots areas where 6 or more cases have been reported.State Govt has orderedto check andsanitize 100 percent houses in hotspot areas andstrict implementation of sealing andlockdown.
All unwantedpasses to be cancelled. Only people working for essential goodssupply / manufacturing units,medical field staff to be allowed on theroads. No shops or vegetable markets to be opened and social distancing and the lockdown to be followed strictly.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry:
In this time, according to our guidelines, we are taking initiatives to manage the situation.
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with chief ministers via video conference on April 11, sources in the government have said.
Coronavirus in Indonesia LIVE Updates | Indonesia reports 218 new coronavirus infections, taking total to 2,956
Indonesia today confirmed 218 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 2,956. Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto was quoted by Reuters as saying that 19 new coronavirus deaths had been reported, taking the total to 240, while 222 people have recovered.
Coronavirus in Iran LIVE Updates | Iran's COVID-19 death toll crosses 4,000
Iran's novel coronavirus death toll has climbed to 4,003 with 121 more deaths in the past 24 hours. The total number of infections in the country has risen to 67,286. (Input from Reuters)
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Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates |
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)’s Pinaki Misra to PTI after PM Modi’s meeting with floor leaders: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that lockdown will not be lifted in one go on April 14.
"PM Modi told us that pre-corona and post-corona life won't be same," Misra added.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE Updates |
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made it mandatory for all in the city to wear a face mask in public places, streets, hospitals, offices and markets, and while travelling in vehicles.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), in its order, has said that these can be standard masks available in medical stores or those made at home.
Coronavirus in Pakistan LIVE Updates |
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan have risen to 4,190, according to Dawn. Punjab province in Pakistan is the worst-affected, accounting for over half of the cases in the country.
The death toll in Pakistan stands at 60. As many as 467 patients have recovered so far.
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Coronavirus in France LIVE Updates | French virus lockdown should be extended for weeks: chief adviser
France should extend its lockdown period for several weeks in order to contain the coronavirus epidemic, the head of the medical council advising the government said on France Info radio today. France went into lockdown on March 17, and the measure has already been extended once to April 15. On April 2, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the lockdown would probably have to be extended beyond that date. (Input from Reuters)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates |
The 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh which are being sealed include Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Lucknow, Agra, Shamli and Saharanpur.
Chief Secretary RK Tiwari has said that only home delivery and medical teams will be allowed there.
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates |
Uttar Pradesh is sealinghotspots in 15 districts to prevent community transmission of COVID-19, News18 has reported. These are areas with high number of confirmed cases.More details are awaited.
Rahul Gandhi says farmers be allowed to harvest crops while maintaining safety
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today called for giving relief to farmers during the COVID-19 lockdown by allowing them to harvest crops while maintaining safety, saying this is the only way out as they are facing a double whammy.
"The Rabi crop stands ready in the fields but harvesting of the crop due to Covid19 lockdown is difficult. The livelihoods of hundreds of farmers are at risk," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
"Those farmers who feed the country are today in dual trouble. The only way out is to give relief to them in the lockdown while maintaining safety is to allow them harvesting," he said.
