Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 8,312 have tested positive till date, says ICMR; MHA writes to West Bengal govt to ensure strict adherence to lockdown

Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Update

302 people arrested for violating lockdown norms in Manipur

Manipur police  arrested  302 people for violating the lockdown norms to combat COVID-19 pandemic in the state, PTI quotes a senior police officer as saying.The arrested people were produced before a court which imposed a fine of Rs 24,600 on them for violating the lockdown to combat COVID-19 pandemic in the country, a press release issued by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), in- charge of law and order, L Kailun said. The police appealed to the public to remain at home for safety of personal life and for all, the press release added.

Coronavirus in US Latest Update

COVID-19 very close to peak in US, says FDA commissioner

The coronavirus outbreak is very close to its peak in the US, a top American health official said on Sunday as more than 20,000 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the country. The deadly virus, to which medical science so far has not been able to find either a vaccine or a successful therapeutic solution, has killed over 20,000 Americans and infected more than 5.3 lakh, the highest in the world. “The models do show that we are very close to the peak. So I think that information is accurate. This has been a very fast-moving outbreak,” Dr Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration told ABC News.

Responding to a question on the possibility of reopening the country by 1 May, a day after the social distancing measure ends on 30 April, the FDA commissioner said it is a target. “We’re hopeful about that target, but I think it’s too early to be able to tell that. We see light at the end of the tunnel… We see the incredible resiliency of the American people with respect to social distancing, hand washing and all of those mitigation factors. So, that gives me great hope. “But I think it’s just too early for us to say whether May 1 is that date. But more to come on that as we learn more information, and as our planning proceeds,” Dr Hahn said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi Police ASI tests positive for coronavirus

A 56-year-old assistant-sub inspector of the Delhi Police has tested positive for coronavirus, police said on Sunday. The ASI is a resident of Shyam Nagar, Okhla Phase-1, they said. He is the third policeman in the National Capital who has tested positive for COVID-19, police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Devender Arya said, “The assistant sub-Inspector posted at the Safdarjung Enclave police station was tested for coronavirus after he showed symptoms. His reports arrived today wherein he was declared positive.”  The ASI attended the duty last on 9 April and was on leave since then as he was unwell, a police official said.All the police personnel who came in contact with the ASI have been advised for home quarantine and will be tested for COVID-19, he said. (PTI)

Coronavirus in USl Latest Update

New York State registers 758 more deaths from coronavirus

New York State registered 758 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours , reports PTI. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday stressed that he will work with New Jersey and Connecticut on a coordinated plan to reopen the economy that also safeguards public health. The state is witnessing mixed results as change in total number of hospitalizations is down but the ICU admissions and intubations ticked up. “You’re not seeing a great decline in the numbers, but you’re seeing a flattening. And you’re also seeing a recurrence of the terrible news, which is the number of lives lost, which is 758 on 11 April,” Cuomo said.

More than 180,458 people are infected with the virus in the state and the death toll now stands at 9,385.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

MHA again writes to West Bengal govt to ensure strict adherence to lockdown

A day after objecting to “gradual dilution” of lockdown in West Bengal, the Union Home Ministry again wrote to the state government on Sunday asking it to take necessary action to ensure strict adherence to the curbs following alleged violation incidents in Murshidabad and Siliguri, reports PTI. The letter written by a deputy secretary in the MHA (internal security division) to the state chief secretary and the director general of police (DGP) was sent on Sunday, officials said.

“It has been reported that there was a large assembly of people in establishment dispensing essential commodities and shops dealing with non-essential commodities were open in Siliguri. Further, the lockdown was also violated in some mosques in Murshidabad district,” the letter stated. “It is requested to take necessary action in order to ensure strict adherence to lockdown measures. District authorities and field agencies may accordingly be directed so as to prevent any such recurrence in future,” it added.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

14 villages in UP’s Badaun sealed after man contracts COVID-19

A man who had attended a religious congregation in Delhi last month tested COVID-19 positive in Bhavanipur Khali area in Badaun, following which 14 adjoining villages were sealed, PTI quotes officials as saying. The man is from Andhra Pradesh and he was staying in a mosque here, District Magistrate Kumar Prashant said on Sunday.

“After the man tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the district administration sealed 14 villages in the radius of three kilometres from this village. He had attended the Tabligi Jamaat event in Delhi’s Nizamuddin,” he said. Prashant said the limits of the village have also been sealed, and zonal and sector magistrates deployed in the area. Essential items are being provided in the village and tests of suspected cases are being carried out, he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

8,312 confirmed cases in India, says ICMR

A total of 1,95,748 samples from 1,81,028 individuals have been tested as of 9 pm on 12 April, said ICMR adding that 15,583 samples have been reported on Sunday. A total of 8,312 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases in India and 554 tested positive on Sunday, it said.

Coronavirus in Pakistan Latest Update

Imran Khan proposes ‘Global Initiative on Debt Relief’

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan proposed a “Global Initiative on Debt Relief", while highlighting that the response in the developing and developed world to the coronvirus crisis is different. While the developed world is imposing lockdowns to contain the virus, the developing world has to deal with the dilemma of stopping people dying from the virus and preventing hunger deaths. Another problem he said is the lack of resources in the developing world, he said. The maximum stimulus afforded by Pakistan is 8 billion dollars he said.  

The proposed Global Initiative aims to lay ground for urgent debt relief to the developing countries, at their request and without onerous conditionalities, he said a statement. He proposed that the developing countries be provided with fiscal space and financial relief through enhanced debt relief and restructuring and other additional measures that could help them manage the unfolding crisis. The initiative will bring together stakeholders on a platform to promote coordinated health and economic response, he further said.

My appeal to the international community, the UNSG & international financial institutions to respond positively to the dilemma confronting developing countries in the face of the COVID19 pandemic. #Global_Initiative_Debt_Relief pic.twitter.com/EfydRhfZhc

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

MHA guideline on supply of essential items not being followed, says Union home secretary

The Union government on Sunday said that guidelines on exemptions during lockdown were not being followed properly in some parts of the country and vehicles carrying essential and non-essential items were being detained by police that could lead to potential shortage of commodities. In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said it has come to the notice that in some parts of the country, the guidelines and clarifications on exemptions given to people and services are not being implemented in letter and spirit during the ongoing 21 days lockdown. Bhalla said, specifically, trucks carrying essential and non-essential goods are being detained, workers needed for operation of manufacturing units of essential goods, and other exempted categories are not getting authorisations/passes for their movement during lockdown.The restrictions, with regard to activities specifically permitted by the home ministry, have the potential of creating shortages of essential commodities, he said.

He reiterated that inter-state and intra-state movement of all trucks and other goods/carrier vehicles with one driver and one additional person is allowed as long as the driver is carrying a valid driver’s license.This is irrespective of the nature of the cargo, whether essential or otherwise. No further permit or approval would be required, the home secretary said.

The Ministry of Home Affairs directs States to implement lockdown guidelines to ensure smooth movement of inter & intrastate cargo, trucks, workers & functioning of warehouse/cold storages.#CCoronaviruslockdown pic.twitter.com/1Po7LJjYyh

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Man jumps to death in quarantine facility in Greater Noida

32-year-old man who was under observation for coronavirus on Sunday jumped to death from the seventh floor of a Greater Noida  private college where he was put in quarantine, PTI quotes officials as saying. His test results were awaited, they said. “The man was kept at the quarantine centre in Galgotia Engineering College in Greater Noida where he jumped to death from the seventh floor of the building on Sunday,” the DM said in a statement. ​

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Update

104 new infections in Rajasthan

A total of 104 new COVID19 cases have been reported in Rajasthan, including 40 from Jaipur and 12 from Tonk. Total positive cases rise to 804, said the Rajasthan Health Department.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Update

Two more fatalities in Telangana

Two COVID-19 deaths were  reported in Telangana, taking the toll to 16, said the state government. 531 cases have been recorded till date, it said.

Coronavirus in UK Latest Update

Toll in UK crosses 10,000 mark

The death toll from COVID-19 has risen to 10,612 across hospitals in the United Kingdom after a recorded daily rise of 737, Reuters quotes the country’s health ministry as saying.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Ensure strict compliance of lockdown: UP chief secretary instructs DMs, SPs

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday directed all the district magistrates and the senior superintendents of police to ensure strict compliance of the lockdown imposed in the state to contain the spread of coronavirus, reports PTI.UP Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari said mass gatherings should not be allowed in the state. Religious leaders should be asked to make an appeal to the public to celebrate festivals within their homes.

“Special vigil must be maintained in all the districts which share a border with neighbouring states. Movement of people should not be allowed from the state to other states and vice versa,” he said in a statement.

Emergency medical facilities should be available in the government and private hospitals 24×7, he said, adding that security should be provided to the doctors and para-medical staff. “Care should be taken to ensure that oxygen cylinders and essential medicines are available,” Tiwari said.

Coronavirus in Odisha  Latest Update

Four test positive in Odisha; govt declares more areas as containment zones

With fresh COVID-19 cases reported in hitherto untouched regions of Odisha, the state government on Sunday declared areas of Sundargarh and Kendrapara districts as containment zones, reports PTI. The administration will conduct surveillance on residents of the areas and trace the persons with whom four new COVID-19 patients had come in contact with, officals said. All the four new patients have travel history, with one of them having attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, the officials said.

With four fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, the total count in Odisha now stands at 54.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Eight cases surface in Indore 

Eight new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in Indore to 306 and death toll 32, ANI quotes Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore as saying.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Update

Two elderly COVID-19 patients die in Ahmedabad

Two more coronavirus positive patients died in Ahmedabad on Sunday, taking the total death toll in Gujarat to 24, PTI quotes a health department official as saying. The deceased included a 60-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man. “Both of them died at civil hospital in Ahmedabad,” said Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi. While the woman was suffering from a lung disease, the man had high blood pressure, Ravi said.

“With the latest deaths, the total number of the deceased in Ahmedabad rose to 12 and 24 in the state. As of now, at least four COVID-19 patients are on ventilator andcontinue to be in a critical condition,” Ravi said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

DPIIT suggests Home Ministry to permit limited activity in select sectors

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has suggested the Home Ministry to allow limited activity in certain sectors such as heavy electricals and telecom equipment with reasonable safeguards.The department has suggested that industries which can be allowed to operate must ensure single entry points for workers, sufficient space for ensuring social distancing, use of separate transport for ferrying workers or make stay arrangements in factory premises, high quality regular sanitization of the premises, and state and district authorities, while allowing these new activities, should ensure strict observance of these conditions.

It has also recommended free movement of vehicles and manpower in certain sectors. Big companies with proper sanitation and distancing norms in place in sectors such as textiles, automobiles and electronic manufacturing – 20 percent to 25 percent capacity in single shift may be considered to start with, it said in a letter to the Home Secretary Besides those firms or MSMEs with export commitments need to be allowed to operate with minimal manpower and necessary movement of material as a new entity.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

West Bengal govt makes protective covering on face compulsory

The West Bengal government makes it mandatory to cover nose and mouth with a mask or any other available piece of cloth, especially in public places.

#CoverYourFace #WearMask #SocialDistance #StayHome #StaySafeStayHelpful ⁦@KolkataPolice⁩ ⁦@KPTrafficDept⁩ ⁦@KPDetectiveDept⁩ pic.twitter.com/CmThz1lpT7

— CP Kolkata (@CPKolkata) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Cases in Delhi jump to 1,154; five more succumb to disease

85 new COVID19 positive cases and five deaths were reported in Delhi on Saturday, taking the total number of positive cases in the National Capital to 1,154, and the toll 24, said the state health department. Of the 85 new cases, 26 had a history of foreign trval or had come into contact with a patient, 34 were found as part of the Special Operations while 25 psoitive cases were “under investigation.”

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

95 COVID-19 cases recorded in West Bengal till date

Total number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 95 in West Bengal and seven deaths have been reported in the state till date, said the state health department.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

221 new cases, 22 deaths reported in Maharashtra

Maharashtra on Saturday detected 221 new cases of coronavirus, taking the state tally to 1,982, said the state health department. There were 22 deaths in the state of Covid-19 patients, it said adding that 16 deaths were recorded in Mumbai, three in Pune, and two in Navi Mumbai and one in Solapur. 15 of the deceased belonged to the 40 to 60 age group, it said, adding that toll in the state now stood at 149.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Cases in Uttar Pradesh jump to 480; CM forms committees for post-lockdown period

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that the satet government has formed some committees which will monitor important aspects post the lockdown period as the number of infections in the state rose to 480. Deputy chief minister Keshav Maurya will head the committee  on employment  and labour while deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma will head committee to ensure online education, said the chief minister.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

217 new cases, 16 deaths reported in Mumbai

217 new COVID19 cases and 16 deaths have been recorded in Mumbai today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1399 and the death count to 91, ANI quotes BMC as saying. 15 of the deceased also had co-morbidities while one death was due to age-related factors, it said. 26 patients have been discharged today, while total 97 have been discharged till date, said the civic body.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi now has 43 containment zones

The number of coronavirus containment zones in the national capital rose to 43 on Sunday, with southeast Delhi having the most such zones at 12, reports PTI. There were 33 COVID-19 hotspots in the city on Monday. With the announcement of 10 more containment zones, the respective district authorities have started to seal those areas to stop the spread of the virus. Close on the heels of southeast district, East Delhi has nine coronavirus containment zones, followed by Shahdara at five and West Delhi at four.  While south, southwest and central Delhi have three containment zones each, New Delhi and North district each have two such zones. Mansara Apartments in Vasundra Enclave, Street Number 9 in Pandav Nagar and Vardhaman Apartments in Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Extension are among 43 containment zones.

According to a Delhi government official, Chief Secretary Vijay Dev has directed officers to strictly monitor the containment zones and follow all laid down procedures.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Class X geography, work experience exams cancelled in Maharashtra

Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced the cancellation of Class X Geography and Work Experience examinations in view

of the lockdown on place for the novel coronavirus, reports PTI. The decision to issue marks or grades will be taken up as per procedure laid down by the Maharashtra State Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, she said.

The Class IX and XI exams have been cancelled and marks will be given as per first semester performance after which students will be promoted  to the next class, Gaikwad​ said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi now has 43 containment zones

The number of coronavirus containment zones in the national capital rose to 43 on Sunday, with southeast Delhi having the most such zones at 12, reports PTI. There were 33 COVID-19 hotspots in the city on Monday. With the announcement of 10 more containment zones, the respective district authorities have started to seal those areas to stop the spread of the virus. Close on the heels of southeast district, East Delhi has nine coronavirus containment zones, followed by Shahdara at five and West Delhi at four.  While south, southwest and central Delhi have three containment zones each, New Delhi and North district each have two such zones. Mansara Apartments in Vasundra Enclave, Street Number 9 in Pandav Nagar and Vardhaman Apartments in Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Extension are among 43 containment zones.

According to a Delhi government official, Chief Secretary Vijay Dev has directed officers to strictly monitor the containment zones and follow all laid down procedures.

Coronavirus in UK Latest Update

Hard to find words to express debt to NHS: Boris Johnson after being discharged

It is hard to find the words to express my debt to the NHS for saving my life, said British prime minister Boris Johnson after being discharged from a hospital where he was being treated for COVID-19. He also thanked the “millions and millions of people” who have been going through the hardship of self-isolation out of care for themselves and others. “Although the struggle is by no means over, we are making progress in this national battle,” he said. The country has understood that if we the NHS is kept safe, it can overcome this challenge, he said. He thanked the doctors for taking “crucial decisions” and also the nurses who took care of him.

“We will win, because our NHS is the beating heart of the country,” he said while appealing to people to stay at home and save lives.

It is hard to find the words to express my debt to the NHS for saving my life.

The efforts of millions of people across this country to stay home are worth it. Together we will overcome this challenge, as we have overcome so many challenges in the past. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/HK7Ch8BMB5

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Confirmed cases surge to 8,447

According to the latest update provided by the Union health ministry, the number of coronavirus cases in the country has jumped to 8,447 while the toll has reached 273. 764 persons have been cured so far, while one has migrated. The highest number of cases has been reported from Maharashtra (1,761 cases) while Delhi has 1,069 cases.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

COVID-19 patient gives birth to ‘healthy’ baby

A coronavirus positive woman has given birth to a ‘healthy’ baby boy at a government medical college hospital in Tamil Nadu, where she has been undergoing treatment, PTI quotes officials as saying.  A team of doctors carried out the cesarean delivery at the Perundurai IRT Government Medical College Hospital, designatedfacility for COVID-19 cases, on Saturday night, they said. She is among 14 women undergoing treatment at the hospital for coronavirus. The new born was ‘healthy’, officials said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Nurse tests positive in Pune, 30 colleagues quarantined

A nurse at a hospital in Pune tested positive for the coronavirus, following which thirty of her colleagues have been quarantined, reports PTI.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Update

21 fresh cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir; total reaches 245

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary (Planning) Rohit Kansal said that 21 new cases were detected in the state today – 17 from Kashmir Division and 4 from Jammu Division. Total number of positive cases has now reached 245, he said.

21 new cases of Covid-19 reported in J&K today. 17 from Kashmir Division and 4 from Jammu Division. Total number of positive cases now 245. Details follow in daily bulletin@diprjk

— Rohit Kansal (@kansalrohit69) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Amarinder Singh condemns attack on police in Patiala

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has condemned the attack on a police team in Patiala on Sunday morning, in which a policeman’s hand was chopped off and few others were injured.  “The chief minister has strongly condemned the attack and warned that anyone violating the curfew, imposed in the state since 23 March to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, would be strictly dealt with,” said the chief minister’s office adding that eleven have been arrested in connection with the attack.

Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh has strongly condemned the attack and warned that anyone violating the curfew, imposed in the state since March 23 to check the spread of #COVID19 pandemic, would be strictly dealt with.........(2/2)

— CMO Punjab (@CMOPb) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Confirmed cases in Punjab reach 170

The total number of COVID19 cases in Punjab now stands at 170, including 135 active cases and 23 cured, ANI quotes the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab as saying.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Update

Two more test positive in Chandigarh

Two positive COVID19 cases have been reported in Chandigarh, according to ANI. They are family members of 40-year-old male who tested positive on 10 April. Total 21 persons have tested positive in Chandigarh till date.

Coronavirus in Iran Latest Update

Iran records 117 deaths, toll rises to 4,474

Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 has risen by 117 in the past day to 4,474, Reuters quotes health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur as saying.  Islamic Republic has recorded 71,686 cases of the new coronavirus which causes the disease, Jahanpur said. Iran has been the country hardest hit by the pandemic in the Middle East.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu  Latest Update

Tamil Nadu tally crosses 1,000 mark

With 106 more persons testing positive for the coronavirus today, the total number of  COVID-19 patients in the state has gone up to 1,075, ANI quotes state health scretary Beela Rajesh as saying. Rajesh said of the 106 new cases, as many as 16 had “inter-state travel” history and the remaining were their contacts. 971 of the total can be traced to a single source and there have been 11 deaths so far, the official added. 

Coronavirus in UK Latest Update

Breaking: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital, say reports

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a hospital after being treated for coronavirus, but will not immediately return to work, BBC quotes Downing Street  as saying. According to the report, Johnson is expected to continue his recovery at his country residence, Chequers. The prime miister spent three nights in the critical care unit earlier this week before being allowed to return to a hospital ward.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Update

Karnataka reports 17 new cases, total rises to 232

17 new cases were detected in Karnataka today, taking the tally to 232, according to the 5 pm update released by the state health department.Contact tracing to identify source of infection for five patients from Vijayapura district is underway, said the department. The total includes 6 deaths and 54 discharges.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Update

36 recoveries, two new cases in Kerala

36 people have recovered from COVID19 in a single day in Kerala, while just 2 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state today, ANI quotes Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja as saying. There are 194 active cases in the state now, she added. 

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said 1,16,941 individuals are under observation, with 816 of them in hospitals. 14,989 samples tested and 13,802  have returned negative, he said..

#COVID19 Update | April 12, 2020

36 more have recovered.

Only 2 new cases reported today.

1,16,941 individuals are now under observation, with 816 of them in hospitals.

14,989 samples tested and 13,802 have been -ve.

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Sanitisation drives will be carried out in containment zones in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that 34 or 35 containment zones have been identified in the National Capital. In areas where operation SHIELD was implemented earlier, he said adding that new zones are being identified by the govt. He also said that sanitization drives will be carried out in both Red (containment zones) and Orange (high risk) zones.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Number of hotspots in Delhi reach 34

The Delhi government on Sunday identified Mahavir Enclave area in southwest Delhi as COVID-19 hotspot and ordered its sealing, taking the total number of such zones in the city to 34, an official said.  He said an order has been issued and the Delhi government’s ‘Operation SHIELD’ will come into force. “An order has been issued to seal street number 5 and 5A, H-2 Block, Bengali Colony in Mahavir Enclave,” the official said. On Saturday, areas in Rajouri, Jahangirpuri and Deoli Extension were identified as hotspots.

PTI

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Update

Confirmed cases in Himachal Pradesh rise to 32

The number of confirmed cases in Himachal Prdaesh rose to 32, while the number of actives cases is 18, reports ANI. Two persons who tested positive on Sunday were linked to the Tablighi Jamaat, according to a report in the Times of India.

Total 32 persons have tested positive for #COVID19 in the state till date, of which 18 are active cases, 9 have recovered and 4 are migrated cases. One death reported till now: Health Department, Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/GxLPp23BEc

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

13 new cases in Malegaon in Nashik, count touches 31

Thirteen people tested positive  for the coronavirus in Malegaon in Maharashtra’s Nashik on Sunday, taking the count of active COVID-19 cases in the district to 31, PTI quotes health officials  as saying. All the new cases are those who had come in contact with earlier patients, they said. The COVID-19 count in Malegaon now stands at 27, while it is three in Nashik city and one in Chandwad, an official said.

Apart from these, one person died of the infection in Malegaon while another recovered in Lasalagon in Niphad taluka​ and has been discharged, he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

GoM approves export of HCQ to 13 countries

GoM has approved release of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug which is being considered for the treatment on COVID-19, to 13 countries, PTI quotes the Ministry for External Affairs as saying.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Bhiwandi in Thane reports first confirmed case

A 62-year-old man from Bhiwandi town in Thane district, who had come in contact with some attendees of Delhi’s Tablighi Jamaat event, tested coronavirus positive on Sunday, PTI quotes an official as saying. He had gone to Mumbra in the district, where he came in contact with the Nizamuddin event attendees, Dr Jayant Dhule, medical officer of Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC) said. “He is the first COVID-19 patient in Bhiwandi,” he said, adding that that man has been admitted to Kasturba hospital while nine of his family members have been quarantined.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

716 persons discharged so far, says health ministry

According to the Union health ministry, 716 persons have recovered from COVID-19 of which 74 recovered in the past 24 hours.

Good news is that 716 people have recovered and have been discharged so far. 74 people have been cured since yesterday.

- updates JS, @MoHFW_INDIA in daily media briefing on #COVID19 https://t.co/h1aAFfD0ke pic.twitter.com/BHEYbpdaT3

— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

20,000 railway coaches to be converted into isolation wards: Health ministry

20,000 railways coaches will be converted in dedicated Covid-19 wards for isolation, said the health ministry

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Supply of essential commodities under control, says MHA

Coronavirus in India Update

1,671 patients need oxygen support, says health ministry

“On 29 March, we had 979 positive cases,now we have 8356 positive cases; of these 20 percent cases need ICU support. So, today 1,671 patients need oxygen support and critical care treatment. This figure is imp to show that govt is planning things in being over prepared,” ANI quotes the Health Ministry as saying. “We are extra prepared in case of exponential rise in COVID-19 cases,” siad Lav Agarwal.

Coronavirus in India Update

India trying to develop vaccines but no candidate till now, says health ministry

India is trying to develop vaccines with 40 vaccines under development  but as of now we have no candidates, said the health ministry in response to a question.

Coronavirus in India Update

Dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and other states, says health ministry

AIIMS Delhi has 250 beds, 50 ICU beds, some beds have high dependence units. Safdarjung hospital in Delhi has 500 beds. 444 additional beds have been provided in the state, says health ministry.

Tamil Nadu will have a soon 350 bed hospital which will soon be expanded to 500 bed capacity, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode, Cuttak and Bhubaneswar too have dedicated hospitals, says Lav Agarwal.

Coronavirus in India Update

80 percent cases mild or asymptomatic, says health ministry

80 percent cases with mild symptoms treated at Covid care centres, those with moderate centres treated at centres with repiratory support and critical patients treated at dedicated hospitals, says health ministry

Coronavirus in India Update

909 new cases, total rises to 8356, says health ministry

8,356 positive cases till now with 909 cases in past 24 hours. 34 new deaths since yesterday, said the health minitsry. 716 people have been discharged till now.

Coronavirus in India Update

7,593 test positive till now, says ICMR

Over 1 lakh samples were tested till today of which 7953 were tested positive. 15,757 samples were tested on an average in last five days , said ICMR

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Bhopal reports 135 COVID cases after three more test positive, two deaths 

Three people tested positive for coronavirus in Bhopal on Sunday, while one died of the infection, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 135 and the death count to two, Madhya Pradesh health officials said.

The new cases are of two men and a woman, while the report of a 80-year-old man who died earlier returned positive for the infection on Saturday night, said Chief Medical and Health Officer Prabhakar Tiwari.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

14 fresh COVID-19 cases emerge in Nagpur

According to Nagpur’s Municipal Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, as many as 14 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the city on Sunday.

Meanwhile, barricades have been raised in Nagpur’s Satranjipura and Mominpura areas that have been designated as COVID-19 hotspots.

Coronavirus in Spain Latest Update

Spain’s daily COVID-19 toll rises to 619, reports nearly 17,000 deaths 

Spain’s daily death count from the novel coronavirus rose to 619 on Sunday, after falling for three straight days, the government said. The country, one of the worst hit by the pandemic, has now recorded 16,972 deaths from COVID-19. The daily toll was up from 510 on Saturday.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Update

796 COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan after 96 more test positive

Rajasthan registered a total of 796 positive coronavirus cases on Sunday after 96 more individuals tested positive for COVID-19. Among the new confirmed cases, 35 were reported in Jaipur and 11 in Tonk, said the state health department.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Focus on migrants’ plight instead of spearing Muslim hatred, tweets Owaisi

Amid the COVID-19 crisis in India, several sections of the media have criticised the Muslim community for not following the lockdown and social distancing order, that has been considered as one of the ways to tackle the pandemic.

Several journalists and activists have outraged over the coverage. Slamming an India Today journalist for his reportage on how Madrasas have emerged as hotspots for coronavirus, activist Kavita Krishnan said it was absolutely shameful to divide the victims of COVID-19 based on religion.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi responded to how the “focus has still been on Muslims instead of showing how migrant workers are living across the country.”

“Madrasas are home to children from the most impoverished and forgotten parts of India. They’re hostels that ensure kids are educated and fed through the year. Instead of asking the govt why HUNGRY migrant workers are staging spontaneous protests across India, you’re being fed a regular diet of anti-Muslim hatred,” Owaisi tweeted.

Following the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, police have been regularly rounding up Muslims for congregating and hiding in various mosques and madrasas across the country.

Madrasas serve as permanent abode/hostels for the most underprivileged children of the society. Here the impoverished children receive food and education through the year.

Instead of asking the govt why HUNGRY migrant workers are staging spontaneous protests across India, you're being fed a regular diet of anti-Muslim hatred. Because powers that be cannot answer why doctors & nurses are treating patients without #PPEs, you are being invited to a...

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) April 11, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

COVID-19 hotspots Worli and West Koliwada areas report 246 cases

According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai’s COVID-19 hotspot G South Ward compromising Worli and West Koliwada areas, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to 246 on Sunday. 

The  E Ward (Mumbai Central, Byculla) reported 111 cases, D Ward (Walkeshwar, Grant Road, Tardeo) reported 94 cases, M East Ward (Govandi, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar) saw a total of 70 cases while, H East Ward (Santacruz East, Bandra East) had 67 cases.

#CoronavirusUpdates

As on 11-Apr l Positives at Wards

Our @mybmc & @MumbaiPolice teams are giving their all to take care, protect & secure everyone in these times.

We appeal everyone to #StayHomeStaySafe & thereby #HelpUsHelpYou#BlessedToServe#AnythingForMumbai#NaToCorona https://t.co/vkmCjrOEmE pic.twitter.com/yNlH5kYr0z

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Hydroxychloroquine can lead to cardiac toxicity, says AIIMS doctor

Delhi AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria on Sunday said that hydroxychloroquine is not a treatment for everyone as it lead to cardiac toxicity with irregular heart beat. “Like any other drug, this also has side effects. It can do more harm than good for general public,” said Guleria. 

“Some lab data show that hydroxychloroquine may have some effects in COVID-19. But the data are not that strong. Experts at ICMR felt that it may be helpful in close contacts of COVID-19 patients and healthcare workers taking care of the patients,” he added.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Update

29 COVID-19 cases in Assam 

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired an all-party meeting in Guwahati over COVID-19 situation in the state. So far, the state has registered 29 cases of coronavirus including one death.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Owaisi asks Centre to provide aid to state govts for fighting pandemic

-Adopt Quantitative Easing @ 5% of GDP
-Make CMRF donations eligible under CSR rules, just like PM-CARES

Hope @PMOIndia will go beyond taali, thali, bandh bijli & accepts these steps suggested made by @TelanganaCMO.

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) April 11, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Update

226 COVID-19 cases in Karnataka after 11 more test positive

With 11 more individuals testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Karnataka, the total confirmed cases in the state climbed to 226. Of the total count, 47 patients have recovered and since been discharged while, six people have succumbed to the infection.

The 11 new positive cases have been reported from Friday 5 pm till Sunday 12 pm. 

Of the 11 fresh cases, seven share local transmission history and one had a history of foreign travel, said Karnataka Government.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Mumbai reports 113 new COVID-19 cases

Of the 134 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Mumbai registered the maximum at 113. Raigad, Amravati, Bhiwandi and Pimpri-Chinchwad reported one case each. Mira Bhayandar reported seven cases while Thane and Vasai Virar recorded two cases each. 

The total positive cases in the state rose to 1,895.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

In Photos: Kolkata Municipal Corporation workers spray disinfectant in different areas of city

West Bengal has so far has reported 134 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus including five deaths, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

West Bengal: Workers of Kolkata Municipal Corporation spray disinfectant in different areas of the city in view of #CoronavirusPandemic. 134 cases of #COVID19 including five deaths have been reported in the state, according to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. pic.twitter.com/ZNdVm4ZoF6

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

1,895 COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra after 134 new cases emerge

Maharashtra registered 1,895 COVID-19 cases after 134 fresh cases emerged on Sunday, said a state health official to PTI.

Two more deaths were reported in Pune on Sunday. Both of them had tested positive for the infection and also had co-morbidities. A total of 31 deaths were reported in Pune till now, including two residents of Thane and Ahmednagar.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Update

FIR against COVID-19 positive Palwal resident for hiding travel history with Tablighis from Andhra

An FIR was registered against a Palwal resident, who test had tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, after he tried to conceal his travel history with 11 Tablighi Jamaat members in Andhra Pradesh.

The 48-year-old patient from Palwal had travelled to Guntur in Andhra Pradesh in a truck and reached his home on 7 April. He had traveled to Andhra Pradesh with 11 other Jamaat members, reported The Times of India . 

All his family members have been quarantined and a FIR has been against him under 307 IPC (attempt to murder), Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), Section 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), Section 270 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), Section 271 (disobedience to quarantine rule) and Section 54 Disaster Management Act 2005 (false warning), the report said. 

FIR registered against Palwal resident who tested COVID-19 positive today, under 307IPC (attempt to murder), after officials discovered he was with 11 Markaz Jamatis of Andhra Pradesh, & travelled from there to Palwal on April 7, hiding in a truck. @IndianExpress

— Sakshi Dayal (@sakshi_dayal) April 11, 2020

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Seven held in Patiala for chopping off cop’s hand, attacking other policemen 

Seven people were arrested from a gurdwara with regard to the incident in which a group of Nihang sikhs got into a scuffle with policemen at Patiala vegetable market.

The group had chopped off the left hand of an assistant sub-inspector and injured other cops including a station house officer on Sunday morning.

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Update

Jharkhand COVID-19 toll at two after 60-yr-old dies in Ranchi 

A 60-year-old man died due to COVID-19 in Ranchi on Sunday, the second death due to the virus in Jharkhand, a senior official said. The man from Hindpiri had come in contact with another COVID-19 patient in the area.

“He was admitted to a hospital two days ago after he exhibited symptoms of the disease. The 60-year-old’s condition deteriorated, following which he was put on ventilator. He died this morning,” Principal Secretary (Health) Nitin Madan Kulkarni said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Markaz cases now clubbed under ‘Special Operations’ category

On being asked why the Markaz category in the Delhi medical bulletin has been changed to the ‘Under Special Operations’ category, health minister Satyendar Jain said that the cases were clubbed together as they were in several locations.

Jain also said that in the 33 containment zones, every individual in all houses is being screened. “If someone is even a little symptomatic, they’re being tested to see that they don’t spread the infection,” he added.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Update

Three flights to take stranded UK nationals back home

Ahmedabad airport is scheduled to facilitate operations of three relief flights of British Airways for the UK nationals and their families who are stranded in Gujarat, even as the number of confirmed cases in the state rose to 493.

Out of these three flights, the two flights scheduled for 13 April and 15 April have already been approved. The flight on 17 April will arrive at 2100 hours and depart at 2200 IST, and each flight will carry at least 280 passengers.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Daily wage workers protest in Madurai

Daily wage labourers at MGR Street in Yagappa Nagar area in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai staged a protest alleging they don’t have money to buy essential commodities amid the lockdown. MGR Street was sealed after being declared a containment zone.

Tamil Nadu: Daily wage labourers at MGR Street in Yagappa Nagar area in Madurai protest alleging they don't have money to buy essential commodities amid #CoronavirusLockdown. MGR Street has been declared as #COVID19 containment zone & sealed. pic.twitter.com/vyDfRzWHsv

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Update

23 new COVID-19 cases in Ahmedabad; Gujarat tally at 493

Gujarat reported 25 new coronavirus cases, taking the state tally to 493. In Ahmedabad, one death and 23 new cases were reported, while in Anand, two people tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Christian community observes Easter amid lockdown

While many churches, such as Delhi’s famous Sacred Heart Cathedral, remained closed on the occasion of Easter, others such as All Souls’ Church in Coimbatore led the mass in the absence of any devotees. The prayers were live-streamed on Facebook and other online platforms.

Tamil Nadu: Rev Charles led the prayers at All Souls' Church in Coimbatore, on #Easter today, without the presence of any devotee here. Mass gatherings have been suspended at the Church in view of #Coronavirus. Prayers were live-streamed live on Facebook for members of the church pic.twitter.com/Ha0Un9VcUm

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Three more containment zones declared in Delhi

Three more areas in Delhi have been declared ‘containment zones’ in a bid to contain coronavirus spread, taking the total to 33. Areas around House No-A 176, Deoli Extension; A-30 Mansarovar Garden; and Street nos. 1 to 10, C block, Jahangirpuri have been declared as ‘containment zones’ after COVID-19 patients were found there.

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Delhi reached 1,069 on Saturday. The other containment zones include the street near Gandhi Park in Malviya Nagar, Gali No 6 in L1 Sangam Vihar, Shahajahanabad Society in Dwarka’s Sector 11, Dinpur Village, Markaz Masjid and Nizamuddin Basti, Nizamuddin West (G and D blocks), B Block Jahangirpuri, Gali No 14 in Kalyanpuri, Mansara Apartments in Vasundhara Enclave, three Galis of Khichirpur, Gali No 9 in Pandav Nagar, Vardhaman Apartments in Mayur Vihar Phase I Extension, Mayurdhwaj Apartments in IP Extension, Gali No 4 in Kishan Kunj, Gali No 5 of A Block in West Vinod Nagar, J and K, L and H pockets of Dilshad Garden, G, H, J, Blocks of Old Seemapuri, F-70 to 90 Block of Dilshad Colony, Pratap Khand in Jhilmil Colony, B1/2 block in Paschim Vihar, Bengali Market, Nizamuddin Basti, Nizamuddin Dargah, Shastri Market in JJ Cluster of South Moti Bagh, Gali No 18 to 22 of Zakir Nagar, 27. E Pocket in GTB Enclave, Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim, G-174, Capital Greens in DLF, Motinagar

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Cop’s hand chopped off during lockdown order enforcement

A policeman’s hand was chopped off and few others were injured when a group of Nihangs (an armed order of the Sikh community) allegedly attacked them at a vegetable market in Punjab’s Patiala district on Sunday.

The incident took place when restrictions are in place in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown. According to Dinkar Gupta, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) Harjeet Singh’s hand got cut off in the incident and he was immediately rushed to the PGI Chandigarh for surgery.

Gupta spoke to PGI’s Director who has deputed top plastic surgeons of PGI for the police officer’s surgery, which has begun. The DGP said that the Nihang group will be arrested and action will be initiated against them soon.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Update

Karnataka govt cancels all bus bookings amid lockdown extension 

“All bookings stopped with immediate effect for an indefinite period. All tickets have been cancelled and refund process has been initiated. Till further orders, we have cancelled further bookings,” said Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) PRO Latha TS.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

APMC to shut grain market from Monday, residents likely to face shortage in food supplies

Vegetable and food supplies abruptly ran short in Mumbai after several markets closed on Saturday following chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s decision to extend lockdown till 30 April.

As the APMC grain market in Navi Mumbai will shut operations from Monday, a scarcity in food grains and supplies will extend into the following week.

The decision to shut the market was taken at a meeting attended by Mathadi Workers Association secretary Shashikant Shinde, APMC officials, and traders, The Hindu reported. 

“We have received around 500 trucks of grains and will stop all the trading operations from Monday. The grains stock will remain stocked up,” said market director Nilesh Veera.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Update

65 prisoners in Jammu and Kashmir released due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Sixty-five prisoners, including 22 who were arrested under Public Safety Act (PSA), were released to decongest jails across Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

The information was given by the director general of prisons in a written report submitted to the division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Maharashtra Police issues 35,000 cases of prohibitory orders, quarantine violation

Maharashtra Police have registered over 35,000 offences across the state against those violating prohibitory orders and quarantine guidelines during the lockdown imposed since March, a senior official said.

In an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus and strictly enforce the lockdown, the police started taking stern action since 22 March by registering cases against offenders under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to order
duly promulgated by public servant), he said.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Agra registers 104 COVID-19 cases

Twelve fresh cases of the novel coronavirus were reported in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra, taking the tally to 104 in the city, ANI reported.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

15 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi take tally to 43, says report

The total number of coronavirus cases rose to 43 in Dharavi, in south Mumbai, after 15 new cases were reported in the locality, News18 reported.

The virus has so far claimed four lives in the area. Police personnel has also been deployed to check the contagion. 

On Saturday, Maharashtra Medical Council officials began door-to-door testing of nearly a million residents of Dharavi. Over the next 10 days, the team of doctors and civic officials will conduct thermal screening of the residents.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Indian economy to decelerate by 5% in 2020, says World Bank

The World Bank on Sunday said the coronavirus outbreak has severely disrupted the Indian economy, magnifying pre-existing risks to its outlook.

In its “South Asia Economic Update: Impact of COVID-19”, the World Bank estimated the Indian economy to decelerate to 5 percent in 2020 and projected a sharp growth deceleration in fiscal 2021 to 2.8 percent in a baseline scenario.

The COVID-19 outbreak came at a time when India’s economy was already slowing, due to persistent financial sector weaknesses, the report said.
To contain the virus, the government imposed a ’lockdown’ with restrictions on mobility of goods and people.

“The resulting domestic supply and demand disruptions (on the back of weak external demand) are expected to result in a sharp growth deceleration in FY21 to 2.8 percent in a baseline scenario (an estimate subject to wide confidence intervals),” the report said, adding that the services sector will be particularly impacted.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

West Bengal govt to sanitise state secretariat 

The West Bengal government has decided to shut and sanitise its secretariat Nabanna on Sunday and Monday in view of the novel coronavirus, according to chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

The secretariat is located on the bank of river Hooghly in Howrah district where a number of positive cases have been reported.

“We will sanitise Nabanna. It has not been sanitised for some time. So, it will remain closed on Sunday and Monday,” Mamata told the media in Kolkata on Saturday.

Coronavirus in China Latest Update

China reports highest COVID-19 tally with 100 cases in recent weeks

China has reported 99 new coronavirus cases, the highest in a single day in recent weeks, and 63 fresh asymptomatic infections, taking the total number of patients in the country to 82,052, health officials said on Saturday, amid concerns about a second wave of the pandemic.

According to China’s National Health Commission (NHC), as of Saturday, a total of 1,280 imported cases were reported in China. Of the cases, 481 had been discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 799 were being treated with 36 in severe condition.

It said 99 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Saturday, of which 97 were from people returning from abroad.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan records 751 COVID-19 cases after 51 more test positive

Rajasthan recorded 51 fresh cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, ANI reported. According to the state health department, 15 cases were found in Banswara, 15 in Jaipur, 8 in Bikaner, 8 in Jodhpur, 2 in Haunmangarh, one each in Churu, Jaisalmer and Sikar. 

Total positive cases in the state rose to 751.

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Update

Seven people who came in contact with Tablighi Jamaat members test positive in Korba dist

Seven individuals who came in contact with 16 Tablighi Jamaat members staying at a mosque in Katghora town of Chhattisgarh, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 25, an official said on Sunday.

The latest cases are from the Purani Basti locality of Katghora town in Korba district, the official said.

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Update

Seven fresh COVID-19 cases emerge in Chhattisgarh, state tally climbs to 25 

Seven more people, including two women, tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Chhattisgarh, taking the number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 25, an official said on Sunday.

The latest cases were from Katghora town in Korba district, the official said

With these cases, the number of confirmed cases in Purani Basti area of Katghora town, which has emerged as the COVID-19 hotspot in the state, has gone up to 16, he said.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Update

Odisha records 54 COVID-19 cases, one death 

Odisha registered 54 positive cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, ANI reported. Of the 54 COVID-19 cases, 12 patients have recovered while one death was reported in the state. 

According to the state health department, so far 3862 samples have been tested.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

India registers 273 COVID-19 deaths, 8,356 confirmed cases

India’s COVID-19 toll rose to 273 on Sunday after 34 people died due to the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The total number confirmed cases reached 8,356 after 34 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported. 

This figure includes 7,367 active cases along with 716 cases that saw recovery and 273 deaths, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Visuals from Bandra–Worli sea link in Mumbai as lockdown remains imposed 

Mumbai: Low vehicular movement seen at Bandra–Worli Sea Link as the nationwide #CoronavirusLockdown remains imposed. pic.twitter.com/PyEUA2e3Qq

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2020

Coronavirus in France Latest Update

France reports drop in COVID-19 toll; over 13,800 reported

France on Saturday reported a lower daily COVID-19 toll, declaring a “plateau” had been reached in the country’s coronavirus epidemic, albeit at a very high level.

The French health authorities said in a statement that 345 more people had died in hospitals and 290 in nursing homes – 635 over the last 24 hours – to bring the total toll to 13,832.

The day earlier, 554 had died in hospitals and 433 in nursing homes, a total of 987.

Coronavirus in Australia Latest Update

Australian, New Zealand passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise return home

More than 100 Australians and New Zealanders landed in Melbourne on Sunday after two weeks stranded aboard a virus-infected cruise ship off Uruguay, officials said.

An unmarked charter plane arrived in the morning at Melbourne’s Tullamarine carrying roughly 110 passengers from the Greg Mortimer liner, according to AFP.

A small group of New Zealanders immediately transferred to a separate charter plane bound for Auckland.

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne confirmed the flight had landed safely, tweeting: “Thanks to all involved, a very complex undertaking.”

Coronavirus in United States Latest Update

US COVID-19 toll overtakes Italy’s with over 20,000 deaths

The United States now has now overtaken Italy to have the highest death toll from coronavirus in the world. The latest data, compiled by Johns Hopkins University, shows more than 20,000 people in the US have now died.

The grim milestone comes shortly after the US became the first nation to record more than 2,000 virus deaths in a single day.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Dairy farmers in Nashik suffer as milk prices drop to Rs 30 per lt 

Dairy farmers in Nashik are facing losses due to the nationwide lockdown imposed in view of the novel coronavirus. The prices of milk slumped on sinking demand as hotels and tea stalls remain shut. Milk is now sold at Rs 30-35 per litre in the city.

A farmer said, “We used to sell milk at Rs 50-55 per litre, now we’ve to sell it at Rs 30-35 per litre. Demand is low as hotels and tea stalls are closed. It’s becoming difficult to manage expenses”.

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Update

16-yr-old tests positive in Begusarai taking Bihar’s COVID-19 tally to 64

Three people, including a 16-year-old girl, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Begusarai, according to the state Health Department. Others who have tested positive are two men aged 40 and 63.

With this, the total number of positive cases in Bihar has risen to 64.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Indore records highest daily-jump of 49 COVID-19 cases

The surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Indore continued on Saturday with 49 more people testing positive for the respiratory disease, according to the bulletin issued by Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Medical College. The tally climbed to 298 in the city.

The latest spike in Indore’s confirmed cases has surpassed the previous record a few days back when the city had reported 40 cases in a single day.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Six employees of Taj group test positive in Mumbai 

At least six employees working at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Towers hotel in south Mumbai have tested positive for coronavirus, a doctor attached to a private hospital said on Saturday.

Indian Hotels Company, which runs the Taj Hotel chain, confirmed that some of its employees have been found positive
for virus, but did not specify the number.

“Six Taj hotel employees are being treated at Bombay Hospital and they tested positive to COVID-19. They are recovering and their condition is stable now,” Dr Gautam Bhansali, consulting physician at Bombay Hospital, said.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Update

Odisha to extend lockdown till 30 April 

Odisha joined Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal on Sunday to become the latest state to extend the ongoing lockdown till 30 April, after witnessing a continuous surge in the total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus cases. 

The nationwide COVID-19 toll rose to 242 on Saturday, with more than 7,500 cases having been reported so far.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Maharashtra remains worst COVID-hit state, accounts for one-fifth of total cases across nation 

The virus continued to spread further in Maharashtra, the worst-affected state in the country, now accounting for one-fifth of the total cases and nearly  46 percent of the 242 deaths  in the country while numbers in Tamil Nadu surged to 969 and confirmed cases in the National Capital Delhi crossed the 1,000 mark.

A broad “consensus” on extending the lockdown emerged on Saturday during a meeting of chief ministers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, indicating that restrictions may be tweaked as it was important to save livelihoods along with lives.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

India’s COVID-19 tally at 7,529 with 768 new cases, toll reaches 242

India registered an increase of 768 coronavirus cases and 36 deaths in 24 hours on Saturday taking the tally to 7,529 and the toll to 242 while a consensus seem to emerge among states to extend the ongoing lockdown for another two weeks.

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,634, as many as 652 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. The total number of cases include 71 foreign nationals.