Coronavirus LIVE: UK records over 500 COVID-19 deaths in a day for first time

UK records over 500 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time, reports AFP

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01 Apr 2020, 7:22 PM

UK records over 500 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time

UK records over 500 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time, reports AFP

01 Apr 2020, 8:48 PM

Wimbledon will be cancelled due to coronavirus epidemic

All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club has decided that Wimbledon will be cancelled due to coronavirus epidemic. The 134th Championships will instead be staged from 28 June to 11 July 2021.

01 Apr 2020, 8:47 PM

Prime Minister to hold video conference with all CMs of the states on Thursday over COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a video conference with all the Chief Ministers of the states on Thursday over COVID-19, according to the Economic Times


01 Apr 2020, 8:12 PM

Total COVID19 positive cases in Delhi rises to 152

Total COVID19 positive cases in Delhi rises to 152 including 53 positive cases from Markaz Nizamuddin: Government of Delhi

01 Apr 2020, 8:02 PM

Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra increases to 335

One more positive case reported in Buldhana and 14 in Mumbai today. The total number of positive cases in the state increases to 335: Maharashtra Health department PRO


01 Apr 2020, 7:59 PM

Coronavirus cases climb to 110 in Karnataka

Coronavirus cases climb to 110 in Karnataka, with nine fresh cases being reported between 5 PM yesterday & 2 PM today. Out of the total cases, three have died while nine others have been discharged: Karnataka Govt.

01 Apr 2020, 7:26 PM

Total cases of Covid-19 in Bihar is 24

A woman, with travel history to Dubai, has tested Covid-19 positive in Gaya, taking total cases to 24 in Bihar. A team has been formed to located 81 Indians &57 foreigners who came in the state after attending Delhi's Tablighi Jammat event: Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar


01 Apr 2020, 7:04 PM

Karnataka Health Min: We've identified 40 Markaz people out of the 300. Saliva tests of 12 people have come negative

We got a report that 300 people participated in the event at Markaz Nizamuddin. We've identified 40 people out of the 300. Saliva tests of 12 people have come negative. Request all those who attended the event at Delhi's Nizamuddin to come forward:Karnataka Health Min B Sriramulu

01 Apr 2020, 7:01 PM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes Prime Minister urging him to sanction Rs 25,000 Crores for the state

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has writen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to sanction Rs 25,000 Crores for the state of West Bengal and release the funds still due to them from Government of India, as per her earlier letter to him.


01 Apr 2020, 6:59 PM

Total number of Coronavirus positive cases in Rajasthan is 90

Till now, the total number of Coronavirus positive cases in state is 90 (including 2 Italian nationals): Rajasthan Health Department

01 Apr 2020, 6:58 PM

We have tested 658 of them, 1103 Markaz members have come forward: Beela Rajesh, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary

I would like to thank every person who came forward voluntarily on our appeal for having attended the Delhi conference (at Markaz) & they have come into our treatment facilities. We have tested 658 of them, 1103 members have come forward: Beela Rajesh, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary


01 Apr 2020, 6:55 PM

COVID19: CBSE school students studying in classes I-VIII to be promoted to the next class

In view of the current situation due to COVID-19, all CBSE school students studying in classes I-VIII to be promoted to the next class; Students of classes IX and XI to be promoted based on internal assessment of schools: Union HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

01 Apr 2020, 6:51 PM

There are 24 new positive cases, total number of COVID19 cases in Kerala is 265

There are 24 new COVID19 positive cases in the state including 12 in Kasargod, 3-Ernakulam and 2 each in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Malappuram & Kannur and 1 in Palakkad. Total number of COVID19 cases in the state is 265


01 Apr 2020, 6:49 PM

Cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir, 17041 people are under active surveillance

COVID-19 cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir out which 58 are active cases. While 58 of the active cases have been reported in Kashmir division, 10 are in Jammu. 17041 people are under active surveillance: Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), J&K Administration

01 Apr 2020, 6:47 PM

Total 29 COVID19 positive cases in Haryana

There are total 29 COVID19 positive cases in the state. Out of total 29 positive cases, 10 are in Gurugram, 6 in Faridabad, 4 in Panipat, 3 in Sirsa, 2 in Panchkula and 1 each in Ambala, Hisar, Palwal and Sonipat: Haryana Health Department


01 Apr 2020, 6:46 PM

Punjab CM urges Prime Minister to allow CSR contribution to assist state in its efforts against COVID-19

Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow companies in Punjab to use their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contribution to assist the state Government in its efforts against COVID-19

01 Apr 2020, 6:43 PM

110 new cases reported in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu bringing the total count to 234

According to National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu, 110 new cases of COVID19 reported in 15 districts of the state bringing the total count to 234


01 Apr 2020, 6:38 PM

191 areas in Mumbai marked as ‘Containment Areas’, where COVID19 positive patients are confirmed

191 areas in various locations of Mumbai have been marked as 'Containment Areas', where COVID19 positive patients are confirmed. Entry/exit is restricted for all such areas&residents of the area are instructed to remain home quarantined: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC)

01 Apr 2020, 5:57 PM

Centre asks states, Union Territories to launch on "war footing" contact tracing of all participants of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin

Centre asks states, Union Territories to launch on "war footing" contact tracing of all participants of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin, which has emerged as Coronavirus hotspot


01 Apr 2020, 5:36 PM

Passes will be given to two employees/owner of every private company so that they can go to their respective offices, says Arvind Kejriwal

Passes will be given to two employees/owner of every private company so that they can go to their respective offices to calculate & transfer the employees' salaries. The passes will be valid for two days: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

01 Apr 2020, 5:31 PM

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, N95 masks etc are available in adequate quantities, says Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, N95 masks etc are available in adequate quantities. If in future, more masks, PPE kits, ventilators, ICU beds etc are needed, then, we are prepared for it: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan


01 Apr 2020, 5:20 PM

I request people to apply for the ration card on Delhi govt's e-district website, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

About 10 lakh poor people do not have ration card in Delhi. I request them to apply for the ration card on Delhi govt's e-district website. They will not get the card but we will give them ration till COVID-19 issue persists: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

01 Apr 2020, 5:17 PM

536 people, out of all those who were brought out of Markaz, have been admitted to hospitals, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

536 people, out of all those who were brought out of Markaz, have been admitted to hospitals. 1810 people have been put in isolation/quarantine. So, a total of 2346 have been brought out of Markaz: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal


01 Apr 2020, 5:14 PM

120 positive cases reported till this morning, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

120 positive cases reported till this morning. Total 766 people are admitted to the hospitals of Delhi due to Corona. Out of them 112 are positive, rest are possibly infected and are being tested: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

01 Apr 2020, 5:07 PM

23 positive cases in Bihar and 1 death, says CM Nitish Kumar

Till now, there are 23 Coronavirus cases in Bihar and 1 death: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar


01 Apr 2020, 4:58 PM

'COVID Patrol' with 40 motorcycles launched by Delhi Police

Delhi: 'COVID Patrol' with 40 motorcycles launched by Delhi Police in South District to spread awareness about COVID-19 through bike patrolling & announcements

01 Apr 2020, 4:39 PM

We urge people to follow guidelines during lockdown period, avoid congregations and religious gatherings: Health Ministry official


01 Apr 2020, 4:34 PM

States asked to carry out intensive drives to ensure tests of those who came in contact with affected people: Health Ministry officials

01 Apr 2020, 4:33 PM

320 people have been arrested, in connection with violation of Corona lockdown: Himachal Pradesh police

320 people have been arrested, 290 cases filed & 151 vehicles seized in connection with violation of Coronavirus lockdown in Himachal Pradesh: Police


01 Apr 2020, 4:26 PM

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union of India and sought its reply by 6th April, while hearing a PIL seeking its intervention in the light of the alleged black market of masks, hand sanitisers & personal protection equipment.

01 Apr 2020, 4:24 PM

Railways is preparing to set up 3.2 lakh isolation and quarantine beds, says Health Ministry

Railways is preparing to set up 3.2 lakh isolation and quarantine beds by modifying 20000 coaches. Modification of 5000 coaches has begun. Lifeline flights have been started to transport essential commodities like testing kits, medicines and masks: Lav Aggrawal, Union Health Ministry


01 Apr 2020, 4:23 PM

We have conducted 47,951 tests till date. There are 126 labs in ICMR network: R Ganga Ketkar, ICMR

We have conducted 47,951 tests till date. There are 126 labs in ICMR network, number of private labs that have been approved are 51: R Ganga Ketkar, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

01 Apr 2020, 4:19 PM

Cases have increased due to Tablighi Jamaat congregation; it does not show national trend: Health Ministry official


01 Apr 2020, 4:17 PM

1800 people related to Tablighi Jamaat have been sent to 9 hospitals and quarantine centers, says Health Minitry

1800 people related to Tablighi Jamaat have been sent to 9 hospitals and quarantine centers. The recent rise in cases does not represent a national trend: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health

01 Apr 2020, 4:15 PM

A total of 94 prisoners released from Shillong District Jail in Meghalaya as per Supreme Court order to decongest


01 Apr 2020, 4:13 PM

1637 COVID19 cases, incl 386 new positive cases since y'day. There've been 38 deaths. 132 people have recovered, says Health Ministry

Till now, there are 1637 COVID19 cases, incl 386 new positive cases since y'day. There've been 38 deaths. 132 people have recovered. The no. of positive cases have gone since yesterday. One of main reasons for it is the travel by members of Tablighi Jamat: Ministry of Health

01 Apr 2020, 4:11 PM

Migrant workers need social protection to overcome COVID-19 lockdown trauma: Health Ministry, reported NDTV


01 Apr 2020, 4:08 PM

Spain death toll 9000, UN calls pandemic worst crisis since World War 2

At least 42,000 people have died. Italy and Spain accounted for half the deaths, while the US had over 185,000 infections, with more dead than China’s official toll of about 3,300, UN’s secretary general, António Guterres said the coronavirus pandemic as the most challenging crisis since the second world war, reported Indian Express

01 Apr 2020, 3:58 PM

SC directs media organisations to to maintain a strong sense of responsibility

Supreme Court of India has directed the Media, including print, electronic and social media, to maintain a strong sense of responsibility and ensure that unverified news capable of causing panic is not disseminated.


01 Apr 2020, 3:52 PM

Separate hospitals have been identified to exclusively deal with COVID-19, says Defence Ministry

Defence Ministry: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat informed Defence Minister that separate hospitals have been identified to exclusively deal with COVID-19 and more than 9,000 hospital beds have been made available.

01 Apr 2020, 3:50 PM

13 more test positive f in Jaipur; total 106 cases in Rajasthan

13 more test positive for COVID-19 in Jaipur's Ramganj area; total 106 cases in Rajasthan: officials


01 Apr 2020, 3:48 PM

2 resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital, Delhi test positive

Delhi: 2 resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital have tested positive for COVID- 19 a male doctor posted in COVID-19 unit and another resident doctor, a 3rd-year female PG student from Biochemistry department. According to the officials, she has a past travel history to aboard.

01 Apr 2020, 3:46 PM

74 flights operated till date for transporting medical cargo across the country

Under Lifeline Udan initiative of Ministry of Civil Aviation, 74 flights have been operated till date for transporting medical cargo across the country. A total of 37.63 tonnes of cargo has been transported till date out of which more than 22 tonnes was transported on 31st March.


01 Apr 2020, 3:34 PM

"If people die due to other illness, who'll take responsibility? Kerala HC on issue of Kerala-Karnataka border closure

Kerala HC says "If people die due to other illness, who'll take responsibility?Would the doctor tell you to only check on someone with COVID-19?Court will meet again this evening at 5.30.Centre to take a decision&inform the court at 5.30 or the court will have to issue an order''

01 Apr 2020, 3:30 PM

Portion of March's salary has been deferred to April, says GoAir CEO to staff

COVID-19 effect: After pay cut, GoAir CEO tells employees that portion of March's salary has been deferred to April


01 Apr 2020, 3:25 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold video conferencing with all CMs tomorrow over COVID-19

01 Apr 2020, 3:14 PM

Door-to-door delivery of pensions by volunteers in Andhra Pradesh, reported NDTV


01 Apr 2020, 3:13 PM

Delhi LG Anil Baijal Orders District Authorities to Continue Effective Measures for Enforcing Lockdown, Social Distancing

01 Apr 2020, 3:04 PM

4 more test positive positive in Guwahati, taking total in Assam to 5

4 more test positive for COVID-19 in Guwahati, taking total in Assam to 5; all attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi: Officials


01 Apr 2020, 2:45 PM

3 more test positive in Punjab; total cases 44

Three more tested positive in Punjab on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 44, officials said.

Of these, two are residents of Mohali, while one is of Jagatpura village -- both located on the outskirts of the state capital Chandigarh.

With these, the total number of cases in the district rose to 10, said an official.

01 Apr 2020, 2:35 PM

You are no less than soldiers fighting at the borders, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to healthcare workers

Thank all health care workers for their efforts. You are no less than soldiers fighting at the borders: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to healthcare workers, reported NDTV


01 Apr 2020, 2:33 PM

If anyone dies while serving corona patients, his kin will get ₹1 crore, says Kejriwal

If anyone loses their life while serving COVID-19 patients, whether sanitation workers, doctors or nurses, their family will be provided Rs 1 crore as respect to their service. Whether they are from private or government sector doesn't matter: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

01 Apr 2020, 2:24 PM

A railway police head constable tests positive, quarantined at Kasturba hospital

A railway police head constable has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been quarantined at Kasturba hospital, Mumbai along with 5 of his colleagues. His 3 family members & 8 other colleagues have also been asked to remain in quarantine: Railway official.


01 Apr 2020, 2:22 PM

26 people of Uttarakhand participated in Tablighi Jamaat event at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz. They are still in Delhi, says Ashok Kumar,Director General of Police

26 people of Uttarakhand participated in Tablighi Jamaat event at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz. They are still in Delhi. 173 out of 713 people who participated in regular jamaats at the mosque in last 28 days have been quarantined: Ashok Kumar,Director General of Police(Law & Order)

01 Apr 2020, 1:51 PM

Wipro Ltd, Wipro Enterprises Ltd and Azim Premji Foundation together donate ₹1125 Crore to fight Coronavirus

Wipro Ltd, Wipro Enterprises Ltd and Azim Premji Foundation have together committed Rs 1125 Crore towards tackling the unprecedented health and humanitarian crisis arising from COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.


01 Apr 2020, 1:43 PM

18 residents of Lucknow, who participated in Nizamuddin Markaz event in Delhi, have not returned to the city, says Lucknow Police Commissioner Sujit Pandey

8 residents of Lucknow, who participated in Nizamuddin Markaz event in Delhi, have not returned to the city. 24 foreigners who came to Lucknow after participating in the event have been admitted at Balrampur Hospital: Lucknow Police Commissioner Sujit Pandey.

01 Apr 2020, 1:27 PM

Mumbai Police is conducting searches at various locations in the city to locate the people who participated in Tablighi Jamaat: Mumbaipolice sources


01 Apr 2020, 1:12 PM

About 330 people from Kerala participated in the Nizamuddin gathering: Sources

About 330 people from Kerala participated in the Nizamuddin gathering. Of this 110 people have returned to Kerala: Sources, reported News18

01 Apr 2020, 1:07 PM

Increase of 240 cases in the last 12 hours, 1637 total cases in India

Increase of 240 COVID-19 cases in the last 12 hours. Total number of COVID-19 positive cases rise to 1637 in India (including 1466 active cases, 133 cured/discharged/migrated people and 38 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.


01 Apr 2020, 12:59 PM

Around 210 people who were stranded at Majnu-ka-Tilla Gurudwara since 28th March are shifted to to schools: Deputy Commissioner of Police

Around 210 people who were stranded at Majnu-ka-Tilla Gurudwara since 28th March due to Coronavirus, are being shifted to schools: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North, Delhi

01 Apr 2020, 12:53 PM

38 coronavirus deaths in India, 1,637 positive cases, reported NDTV


01 Apr 2020, 12:51 PM

RBI extends limits of ways and means advances of states

01 Apr 2020, 12:49 PM

86 residents of Bihar & 57 foreigners who had attended Markaz in Delhi are being monitored

86 residents of Bihar & 57 foreigners who had attended Markaz in Delhi are being monitored. 48 people have been quarantined already. Some of 86 Bihar residents are not in the state but other parts of country, we're coordinating with other states to trace them: G Pandey, Bihar DGP


01 Apr 2020, 12:46 PM

Fourth dedicated flight with Russian nationals onboard departed from Delhi

Fourth dedicated flight with Russian nationals onboard departed from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to Russia on the intervening night of 31st March and 1st April.

01 Apr 2020, 12:30 PM

A special flight of Egypt Air with 215 stranded United States nationals on-board departed from Indira Gandhi International Delhi

A special flight of Egypt Air (Delhi-Cairo-Salt Lake City, US) with 215 stranded United States nationals on-board departed from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Delhi Airport yesterday: Airport official


01 Apr 2020, 12:30 PM

RBI announces further measures for dealing with the pandemic

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced further measures for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic - Extension of realization period of export proceeds, review of limits of way & means advances of States/UTs, & implementation of counter-cyclical capital buffer: RBI

01 Apr 2020, 12:26 PM

19 more people have been tested positive in Indore, says Dr Praveen Jadiya, Chief Medical Health Officer

19 more people have been tested positive for COVID-19 taking the total number of cases to 63 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Most of the new cases are contacts of infected people. 600 people have been placed in quarantine in Indore: Dr Praveen Jadiya, Chief Medical Health Officer.


01 Apr 2020, 12:25 PM

24-yr-old dies of COVID-19, first death in UP, 103 total cases

25-year old boy from Basti who passed away in BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur was found positive after his death , sparking the fear of having passed it on to everyone including doctors and paramedics that he came in touch with, reported Economic Times

01 Apr 2020, 12:13 PM

Hockey India pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh to PM Cares Fund for fight against COVID-19 pandemic


01 Apr 2020, 12:12 PM

120 positive cases in Delhi, says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar

‣ Total positive cases in Delhi: 120 ‣ Lok Nayak Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital to now be used only for coronavirus patients, says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar, reported NDTV

01 Apr 2020, 12:10 PM

Initially, authorities said everyone would get ration during lockdown but later they denied to give it to Christians, says Christian local, Sindh Province, Pakistan

Initially, authorities said everyone would get ration during lockdown but later they denied to give it to Christians. We are also Pakistani & have been living in Karachi. Such discrimination on the basis of religion is not fair: Christian local, Sindh Province, Pakistan.


01 Apr 2020, 12:09 PM

We have received a list of 81 people who had attended the Markaz gathering, 17 in Patna and 13 in Buxar have been traced as of now, says Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Bihar Health Department

We have received a list of 81 people who had attended the Markaz gathering (in Nizamuddin, Delhi). 17 in Patna and 13 in Buxar have been traced as of now, we will trace others also: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Bihar Health Department

01 Apr 2020, 12:08 PM

23 positive cases in Bihar

23 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bihar till today morning. State govt has decided to test all the people who have returned from abroad after 18th March, because we have found that even those who had no symptoms have tested positive: Principal Secretary, Bihar Health Dept.


01 Apr 2020, 12:07 PM

Hockey India pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh to PM Cares Fund for fight against COVID-19 pandemic

01 Apr 2020, 12:07 PM

Two COVID-19 patients die in West Bengal, death count rises to six: Health official


01 Apr 2020, 11:33 AM

Whereabouts of Maulana Saad are not known since 28th March: Delhi Police Sources

Whereabouts of Maulana Saad are not known since 28th March when he was served a notice by police. Search for him is currently underway: Delhi Police Sources

01 Apr 2020, 11:27 AM

Forty-three new coronavirus cases reported in Andhra Pradesh, tally in state rises to 87: Govt


01 Apr 2020, 11:25 AM

Delhi govt has 1000 beds dedicated for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain

As on today, Delhi govt has 1000 beds dedicated for COVID-19 patients. It has been decided that Lok Nayak Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital will now be used for Coronavirus patients only: Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain

01 Apr 2020, 11:23 AM

Star Wars Actor Andrew Jack Dies of COVID-19 48 Hours After Diagnosis, reported News18


01 Apr 2020, 11:15 AM

To prevent rebound, China bans big events to curb second COVID-19 wave, reported NDTV

01 Apr 2020, 11:13 AM

Bengaluru Urban and Mysuru feature among top 25 COVID-19 hotspots in the country

Bengaluru Urban & Mysuru feature among top 25 COVID-19 hotspots in the country. Chikkaballapur in last 14 days, is emerging as a hotspot. Bengaluru city among the top 7 cities with high case load: Karnataka Health Ministry. Total COVID-19 cases in the state currently at 101


01 Apr 2020, 11:12 AM

Madhya Pradesh: A 65-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away in Indore today

01 Apr 2020, 11:04 AM

Of 2,361 people evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, 617 admitted to hospitals and rest quarantined: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia


01 Apr 2020, 11:04 AM

8 news positive cases in Gujarat, total rises to 82

Eight new coronavirus cases in Gujarat; total rises to 82: Official

01 Apr 2020, 11:02 AM

COVID-19: 2,361 people evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz after 36-hour exercise, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

COVID-19: 2,361 people evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz after 36-hour exercise, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia


01 Apr 2020, 10:55 AM

Nizamuddin Markaz area sanitised by South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi: Nizamuddin Markaz and the area around it being sanitised by South Delhi Municipal Corporation. A religious gathering was held in Nizamuddin Markaz, that violated lockdown conditions&several COVID-19 positive cases have been found among those who attended the gathering.

01 Apr 2020, 10:54 AM

6 people named in the FIR in Markaz, Nizamuddin case

6 people, Maulana Saad, Dr Zeeshan, Mufti Shehzad, M Saifi, Younus, & Mohd Salman named in the FIR in Markaz, Nizamuddin case. Markaz was vacated around 3:30 am today, it had around 2100 people & it took 5 days to vacate the place: Delhi Police Sources.


01 Apr 2020, 10:31 AM

Delhi: A doctor working at a Delhi government hospital has tested positive for COVID-19

The doctor working at Delhi State Cancer Institution has tested positive for Covid-19. She visited her brother's house recently, who returned from the United Kingdom few days back. Hospital has been shut for today&being disinfected: Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain.

01 Apr 2020, 10:46 AM

Delhi government run hospital shut

Delhi government run hospital shut, being sanitised after doctor tests positive, reported NDTV


01 Apr 2020, 10:43 AM

England batsman Jos Buttler to auction shirt he wore during last year's World Cup final to raise funds for hospitals battling COVID-19 pandemic

England batsman Jos Buttler to auction shirt he wore during last year's World Cup final to raise funds for hospitals battling COVID-19 pandemic

01 Apr 2020, 10:42 AM

Members of Hindu and Christian communities say they are denied ration by authorities

Pakistan: Members of Hindu&Christian communities say they are denied ration by authorities, in Sindh province. A Hindu local says,"Authorities are not helping us during lockdown, ration is also not being provided to us because we are part of a minority community."


01 Apr 2020, 10:36 AM

34 people traced in Ahmednagar, including 29 foreigners who had attended the Markaz in Nizamuddin, Delhi, says Ahmednagar Collector

34 people traced in Ahmednagar, including 29 foreigners who had attended the Markaz in Nizamuddin, Delhi. Out of these 29 foreigners, results of 14 have come & 2 have tested positive for COVID-19. 3 people who came in contact with them also tested positive: Ahmednagar Collector

01 Apr 2020, 10:33 AM

18 new positive cases in Maharashtra, 320 total cases

18 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra; tally climbs to 320: Health official


01 Apr 2020, 10:31 AM

US virus deaths pass 4,000: Johns Hopkins

01 Apr 2020, 9:32 AM

16 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai

16 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai and two more cases have been reported in Pune, taking the total number of cases in the state to 320. Total 12 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state till now.


01 Apr 2020, 9:29 AM

Yogi gets strict as COVID-19 tally in UP reaches 103

The coronavirus tally in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 100 mark to reach 103 by Tuesday night.

01 Apr 2020, 8:28 AM

82 Tablighi Jamaat participants identified in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh government claimed to have identified 82 out of 107 persons who attended a religious congregation of Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi.

Following Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's directive, the police and civil authorities have located the Jamaat members through their addresses and quarantined them, senior official said on Tuesday night.

"We have the addresses of 82 persons out of 107 who have attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi. Some of them have been taken for quarantine. The rest of the persons would soon be tracked down," he said.

The official, however, refused to divulge the number of persons quarantined for confidentiality to prevent virus scare. They are scattered at different places including Delhi, Bhopal, Sehore, Vidisha and Raisen and efforts are on track them soon, said the official.

Chouhan had on Tuesday directed officials to quarantine the 107 persons form the state who had participated in Delhi congregation causing an alarm for nationwide spread of coronavirus.

Chouhan asked district collectors and superintendents of police to track down these people and keep a tab on all pilgrims visiting places of worship.

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