The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 177 countries. Today is the sixth day of India's 21-day lockdown. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in India stands at 1,071. The Union Health Ministry has said that 96 people have recovered so far, but 27 have died.
Globally, there have been over 7.24 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 34,000 people have died so far. The United States, Italy and Spain have registered more cases than China, where the outbreak started. The outbreak is having a major impact on global economy and the stock market. Catch the latest updates here:
20 fresh coronavirus cases, including 10 in Jaipur, reported in Rajasthan; total rises to 79: Officials.
There will be 60 percentsalary cut for IAS, IPS, IFS and other such central services officers. For all other categories of employees, there will be a 50 percentsalary cut. For Class-IV, outsourcing andcontract employees, there will be a 10 percent salary cut.
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to be used as quarantine facility in wake of coronavirus outbreak: Official order.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has orderedFIR in connection with Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin.
To assist low income group customers impacted by COVID-19 crisis, Airtel has extended pre-paid pack validity for over 80 million customers till April 17. These customers will continue to get incoming calls on their Airtel numbers even after validity of plan is exhausted.
Airtel will also credit an additional Rs 10 of talk time in the pre-paid accounts of all these 80 million customers to enable them to make calls or send SMS and therefore stay connected with their loved ones. These benefits will be available to users in the next 48 hours.
– ANI
25 fresh coronavirus cases reported in Delhi, total rises to 97
UK coronavirus death toll rises to 1,408 (Reuters)
Six more cases have been reported from the state today, taking the total number of cases in Telanganato 61.
Even though we're in midst of crisis,essential health services must continue. Babies are still being born,vaccines must still be delivered and people still need life-saving treatment for a range of other diseases.To help countries manage the surge in COVID-19cases while maintaining essential services, WHO has published a detailed, practical manual on how to set up and manage treatment centres for COVID-19.
25 new Coronaviruscases reported in Delhi today, taking the number of positive cases in the national capital to 97.