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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
'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
We urge people to follow guidelines during lockdown period, avoid congregations and religious gatherings: Health Ministry official
States asked to carry out intensive drives to ensure tests of those who came in contact with affected people: Health Ministry officials
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
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.
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
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)
Cases have increased due to Tablighi Jamaat congregation; it does not show national trend: Health Ministry official
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
A total of 94 prisoners released from Shillong District Jail in Meghalaya as per Supreme Court order to decongest
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
Migrant workers need social protection to overcome COVID-19 lockdown trauma: Health Ministry, reported NDTV
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
"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''
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold video conferencing with all CMs tomorrow over COVID-19
Door-to-door delivery of pensions by volunteers in Andhra Pradesh, reported NDTV
Delhi LG Anil Baijal Orders District Authorities to Continue Effective Measures for Enforcing Lockdown, Social Distancing
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
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.
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
Mumbai Police is conducting searches at various locations in the city to locate the people who participated in Tablighi Jamaat: Mumbaipolice sources
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
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.
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
38 coronavirus deaths in India, 1,637 positive cases, reported NDTV
RBI extends limits of ways and means advances of states
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Hockey India pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh to PM Cares Fund for fight against COVID-19 pandemic
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
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.
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
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.
Hockey India pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh to PM Cares Fund for fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Two COVID-19 patients die in West Bengal, death count rises to six: Health official
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
Forty-three new coronavirus cases reported in Andhra Pradesh, tally in state rises to 87: Govt
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
Star Wars Actor Andrew Jack Dies of COVID-19 48 Hours After Diagnosis, reported News18
To prevent rebound, China bans big events to curb second COVID-19 wave, reported NDTV
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
Madhya Pradesh: A 65-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away in Indore today
Of 2,361 people evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, 617 admitted to hospitals and rest quarantined: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
8 news positive cases in Gujarat, total rises to 82
Eight new coronavirus cases in Gujarat; total rises to 82: Official
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
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.
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.
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.
Delhi government run hospital shut
Delhi government run hospital shut, being sanitised after doctor tests positive, reported NDTV
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
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."
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
18 new positive cases in Maharashtra, 320 total cases
18 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra; tally climbs to 320: Health official
US virus deaths pass 4,000: Johns Hopkins
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.
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.
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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