Coronavirus LIVE: There are lakhs of soldiers in India fighting corona, let’s respect them, says Priyanka
Ramkrishna ji of telangana went to lucknow which is 15,00 km away and started contributing to the fight against coronavirus, tweeted Priyanka Gandhi
There are lakhs of soldiers in India fighting corona, let's respect them, says Priyanka Gandhi
Ramkrishna ji of telangana went to lucknow which is 15,00 km away and started contributing to the fight against coronavirus. He is a research scholar and at present he is helping at KGMU in taking test samples.
This is our India.
There are lakhs of such soldiers in India. Let's pay our respect to them and motivate them
149 people arrested and 30 vehicles impounded for defying COVID-19 lockdown: Noida Police
51 new cases in Delhi, 720 total cases, 3 deaths
51 positive cases reported in Delhi today (including 35 with a history of foreign travel, 4 cases related to Markaz, 3 deaths & 5 discharged). Total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 720 (including 12 deaths and 25 discharged): Govt of Delhi
21 new cases in Gujarat, 262 total cases, 18 deaths
21 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat. Total COVID-19 positive cases in the state stands at 262 which includes 26 discharged & 18 deaths. 212 are stable & 3 are on ventilator. While, 4 are quarantined for surveillance: Health Department, Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh government issues the list of COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts
Madhya Pradesh government issues the list of COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts that will be sealed as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.
ICMR updates COVID-19 testing stratergy
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) updates its testing strategy for COVID-19. The revised strategy also states 'asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between days 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact'.
Class 10th (SSLC) exams which were scheduled to be held on 27-04-2020 to 09-05-2020 has been postponed till further notice, says Karnataka Education Minister Suresh Kumar
Class 10th (SSLC) exams which were scheduled to be held on 27-04-2020 to 09-05-2020 has been postponed till further notice. 10 days of revision classes will be done before examination dates: Karnataka Education Minister Suresh Kumar
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urges Central government to give tax sops, Rs one-lakh crore relief package to MSMEs
3 more deaths in Pune, 24 total deaths
Three more deaths of COVID-19 positive patients have been reported in Pune today. Death toll in the district rises to 24 of which 6 deaths have been reported today: District Health Officer .
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan instructs to seal COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed senior govt officers to seal COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts of the state: Madhya Pradesh Information & Public Relations Department
Give liberal relief to MSMEs in distress due to COVID-19 pandemic: Congress' Jairam Ramesh to Union minister Nitin Gadkari
397 positives cases in Madhya Pradesh, 24 deaths
Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 397 including 24 deaths in Madhya Pradesh, with maximum 221 cases being reported in Indore, followed by Bhopal at 98: State Principal Health Secretary
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel instructs to seal areas in Korba's Katghora
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has instructed Principal Secretary & Collector of Health Department to seal the areas in
Korba's Katghora where seven cases of COVID-19 have been reported: State Information & Public Relations Department
First positive case in Aligarh, UP
First COVID-19 positive case reported in Aligarh today. The 22-yr-old man, who tested positive, is a resident of Firozabad & had come to Aligarh on March 12 to attend Jamaat event here in the city. He has no connection to Jamaat event in Delhi: Aligarh DistrictMagistrate CB Singh
People humiliating medical professionals should be named and shamed: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
14 out of total 25 cases in Sangli, Maharashtra recovered
4 out of total 25 COVID-19 positive patients in Sangli have recovered completely and have been discharged. Remaining 11 patients are stable and recovering: Maharashtra govt.
Goa govt has begun integrating allopathy & Ayurveda to treat COVID-19 patients: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Goa govt has begun integrating allopathy & Ayurveda to treat COVID-19 patients: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant There are seven cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Union Health Ministry
3 new positive cases in Dharavi, Mumbai, 17 total cases, 3 deaths
3 new Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Dharavi of Mumbai today. The total number of positive cases here rises to 17 (including 3 deaths): Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
18 new cases in Telangana, 471 total cases,
18 new Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Telangana today. Total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 471: Telangana State Health Minister Eatala Rajendra
Rajasthan government has mandated wearing of face mask by people in urban areas of the state: Department of Information and Public Relations
79 more cases in Mumbai, 775 total in the city, 54 deaths
79 more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Mumbai today, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the city to 775: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
9 more deaths in Mumbai, 54 total deaths
9 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 lost their lives in Mumbai today, all of them had comorbidities & age related factors. Total number of coronavirus positive people who have lost their lives in the city stands at 54: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Haryana Government has decided to provide ₹30 lakh cover, in case of death, to the police personnel directly engaged in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the state: Haryana Govt
12 more test positive for COVID-19 in Bihar; number climbs to 51
Bihar witnessed the steepest rise in the number of COVID-19 cases on Thursday, when as many as 12 people tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus, taking the total count in the state to 51, a top official said.
The number of active cases in the state, which had plunged to just over 20 earlier this week as nobody tested positive for two days while many recovered, has also rebounded and reached 35.
One patient has died in the state and 15 have recovered.
According to Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar, Siwan bordering Uttar Pradesh reported 10 cases and is now the worst-hit district in the state by the pandemic with 20 people having tested positive so far, of whom four had recovered a few days ago.
3 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 63
Two more coronavirus positive patients were detected in Noida and one in Greater Noida on Thursday, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in Gautam Buddh Nagar to 63, according to officials.
"The new cases are from Sector 50 and Eldico Utopia in Sector 93A of Noida and Silver City in Sector P12 of Greater Noida," the Health Department here stated.
"A total 1,168 samples have been sent for COVID-19 test from Gautam Buddh Nagar so far and 63 of them have tested positive," the department stated in its daily statement.
PM assured President Museveni that India would extend all possible support to the Ugandan Government’s efforts, says PMO
The two leaders discussed the health & economic challenges arising out of COVID-19 pandemic. PM assured President Museveni that India would extend all possible support to the Ugandan Government’s efforts to control the spread of the virus in its territory: Prime Minister's Office
50 new coronavirus cases found in Ahmedabad; tally now 133: Officials
96 fresh COVID-19 positive cases reported in Tamil Nadu, state’s tally rises to 834
84 persons out of the 96 persons who tested positive for COVID-19 today are from "single source" event; 763 cases out of the total 834 cases in the state are from "single source" event: Beela Rajesh, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary
Total active cases in West Bengal stands at 80
12 new Coronavirus positive cases have been reported today. Total active cases in the state stands at 80. Three patients have been discharged: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Top official, health worker at state-run hospital test positive in West Bengal
Top official, health worker at state-run hospital test positive in West Bengal
Newborns in China experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19
As coronavirus rapidly spreading in every corner of the globe, Chinese researchers have found that newborns infected with COVID-19 in China experienced mild symptoms, and the babies may be at risk of catching the virus from their mother during pregnancy.
Total positive cases in Punjab stands at 130
24 persons tested positive for coronavirus in Punjab today. Total positive cases in the state stands at 130: Government of Punjab
67 new cases take UP Covid-19 count to 410
With 67 new cases in the past 24 hours, the tally of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached 410. Of these, 221 are Tablighi Jamaat attendees.
According to official sources, 5,734 people are in quarantine and 410 in isolation wards.
While Covid-19 has claimed four lives, 31 patients have been cured in the state.
During the day, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the situation and asked officials to ensure that all movements, except that of medical, sanitisation staff and doorstep delivery boys, were stopped in the sealed hotspot areas of 15 districts.
He also took stock of deliveries of essential commodities being made in the sealed areas.
Delhi CM speaks on incident where 2 female doctors, "Neighbour be given strictest punishment."
Delhi CM speaks on the incident where 2 female doctors of Safdarjung Hospital were allegedly assaulted by their neighbour in Gautam Nagar. Says, "I'd like to warn people who misbehave with doctors/nurses that it won't be tolerated. They'll be given strictest punishment.
British PM Boris Johnson's health 'continues to improve'
British PM Boris Johnson's health 'continues to improve': AFP
Increase of 591 new COVID19 cases and 20 deaths in last 24 hours in India
Increase of 591 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths in last 24 hours; India’s total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 5865 including 169 deaths, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
134 active cases of COVID-19 in Haryana
There are 134 active cases of COVID-19 in Haryana out of which 106 patients are linked to Tablighi Jamaat: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij
Kerala CM wrote to PM to draw his attention to the plight of Indian migrants in UAE
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to PM Narendra Modi to draw his attention to the plight of Indian migrants in UAE. CM Pinarayi Vijayan requested the Prime Minister that this matter may be taken up with the UAE Government: Chief Minister's Office Kerala.
SpiceJet will operate a second freighter flight tomorrow
SpiceJet will operate a second freighter flight tomorrow (April 10) carrying medical supplies from Singapore to Bengaluru.
Total number of coronavirus cases in Karnataka stands at 197
16 more coronavirus cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, including 10 cases with close contact to other patients & three with travel history to Delhi. Total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 197: Karnataka Health Department
Centre approves ₹15,000 crore for COVID-19 emergency response package
Centre approves ₹15,000 crore for COVID-19 emergency response package, according to NDTV.
Delhi CM holds meeting today with Medical Directors, Superintendents of Delhi's government, private hospitals via video-conferencing
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting today with Medical Directors, Superintendents of Delhi's government and private hospitals, via video-conferencing, to formulate a strategy for early identification of Coronavirus patients in Delhi.
Total cases in in Kashmir stands at 184
24 more positive cases reported in Kashmir. Total cases in the state stands at 184. 32 patients are from Jammu and 152 patients are from Kashmir. All are contacts: Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), Jammu & Kashmir
Haryana CM releases amount of Rs 5 cr to 2588 panchayats in state to carry out sanitisation work
CM released an amount of Rs 5 cr to 2588 panchayats in state to carry out sanitisation work. Amount will be given to panchayat samitis,whose annual income is less than Rs 2 lakhs. Panchayat samiti whose income is over Rs 2 lakh can spend Rs 20000 on sanitation:Haryana CM's Office
Supplies of PPEs, masks, and ventilators have now begun
Supplies of PPEs, masks, and ventilators have now begun. 20 domestic manufacturers in India have been developed for PPEs, orders for 1.7 Crore PPEs have been placed and the supplies have begun. 49,000 ventilators have been ordered: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
Out of 1,30,000, around 5,734 samples tested positive till date
1,30,000 samples have been tested so far. Out of these 5,734 samples tested positive till date. Positivity rate ranges between 3-5% in the last 1-1.5 months. It has not increased substantially. Yesterday we tested 13,143 samples: Indian Council of Medical Research.
Indian railways are converting 5,000 coaches into isolation units
In order to prepare 80,000 isolation beds, Indian railways are converting 5,000 coaches into isolation units, of which 3,250 have been converted: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Railways have deployed more than 2,500 doctors&35,000 paramedics staff. Their chain of 586 health units,45 sub divisional hospitals,56 divisional hospitals,8 production unit hospitals&16 zonal hospitals are dedicating their significant facilities to fight Coronavirus: Lav Aggarwal
Total 5,734 confirmed cases, 166 deaths reported; 549 new cases in 24-hr in India
Total 5734 confirmed cases reported in the country, 549 new cases in the last 24 hours. 17 deaths since yesterday, says Ministry of Health
Delhi CM to hold meeting with Medical Directors, superintendents of govt & private hospitals
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold a meeting with Medical Directors & Medical Superintendents of govt and private hospitals, via video-conferencing
Six people including a doctor & his wife tested positive for COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh
Six people including a doctor & his wife have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Itarsi area of Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh. The patients are in quarantine while their contacts have been placed under home quarantine: Hoshangabad Chief Medical Health Officer Dr Sudhir Jaisani
47 new positive cases were found in Rajasthan
47 new positive cases were found in Rajasthan today (including 4 evacuees) - Banswara 2, Jaipur 11, Jaisalmer 5, Jhunjhunu 7, Jodhpur 3, Tonk 7, Jhalawar 7, Barmer 1. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 430: Rajasthan Health Department
76,000 people in Chhattisgarh are under home quarantine
76,000 people in Chhattisgarh are currently under home quarantine: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
3 more positive COVID-19 cases detected in Jalandhar
Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been detected in Jalandhar today: TP Singh, Nodal Officer, Jalandhar.
Total of 427 cases, seven deaths reported in Telangana
Entry/exit has been prohibited in the areas that have been identified as containment zones in Hyderabad. A total of 427 cases have been reported in Telangana out of which seven died
Total number of positive cases stands at 51 in Bihar
12 new Coronavirus positive cases (10 people of a family in Siwan) reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 51: Bihar Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar
CRPF sends essential commodities to different districts in Kashmir
Srinagar: CRPF sends essential commodities to different districts in Kashmir incl Baramullah&Anantnag during the lockdown. Rajesh Kumar, IG Operations says "We're giving ration packets containing 5kg rice, 4 kg flour, 2kg sugar,1 kg salt, 2kg potatoes& 1ltr milk to families"..
Emergency services&essential commodities will be available to all: District Magistrate Suhas LY, Gautam Budh Nagar
Emergency services&essential commodities will be available to all. While officers are doing their work of providing essentials to the people in the sealed areas, every citizen has a responsibility to stay at home: District Magistrate Suhas LY, Gautam Budh Nagar
BMC confirms that they will come up with door to door supply of essentials
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has confirmed that they will come up with door to door supply of essentials in the area, by later today or tomorrow.
162 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra; tally jumps to 1,297
162 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra; tally jumps to 1,297, says Health official
First doctor covid 19 death in indore
Odisha extends lockdown till April 30th
Odisha extends lockdown till April 30th, the first state to do so.
"In view of the situation arising out of COVID-19, the state government decided to extend the lockdown period till April 30," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.
Total number of positive cases in Bihar stands at 51
12 new Coronavirus positive cases (10 people of a family in Siwan) reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 51: Bihar Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar
80-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today in Karnataka
One 80-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today due to cardiac arrest in Gadag. She also had history of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). Body has been disposed as per the protocol: Deputy Commissioner, Gadag District.
Delhi: Meeting of Group of Ministers being held at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Delhi: A high-level meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19being held at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
162 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Maharashtra today
162 new COVID19 positive cases reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1297: Maharashtra Health Department
Total number of positive cases in Gujarat rises to 241
55 new positive cases of COVID19 reported in Gujarat including 50 cases in Ahmedabad, 2 in Surat, 1 case each in Dahod, Anand and Chotta Udepur each; The total number of positive cases in the state are 241: Gujarat Health Department
Karnataka to finalise lockdown exit strategy by April 13
The Karnataka government is currently engaged in discussions with experts, specialists and other stakeholders to decide on its lockdown exit strategy and would take a final view by April 13, a key Minister said on Thursday.
There are 669 COVID19 positive cases in Delhi
Till now, there are 669 COVID19 positive cases including 426 cases from Markaz, in Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain.
India shall do everything possible to fight against COVID-19: PM Modi to Trump
Times like these bring friends closer. India-US partnership is stronger than ever. India shall do everything possible to help humanity’s fight against COVID-19, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
United Nations Security Council to discuss Impact of COVID-19
United Nations Security Council to discuss "Impact of COVID-19 on the issues that fall under the Security Council’s mandate" later today (approx 1-1.30 am IST 10th April).
Total positive cases reported in Bhopal are 93
Total positive cases reported in Bhopal are 93 now, of which 50 cases are from State Health Dept, 20 cases are linked to Tablighi Jamaat event&12 are from Police Dept. 2 patients discharged after treatment.Only 1 death reported in Bhopal due to Coronavirus: Madhya Pradesh Health Dept
First COVID-19 death in Jharkhand
A 72-year-old man died of coronavirus in Bokaro district, the first COVID-19 death reported in Jharkhand, a health official said on Thursday.
Thirty fresh cases of COVID-19 in Rajasthan
Rajasthan recorded 30 more cases of coronavirus on Thursday, taking the state's tally to 413, an official said.
The virus has so far claimed six lives in the state. However, officials maintain that deaths occurred due to co-morbidity -- more than one illness or disease occurring in one person at the same time.
"Thirty new cases have come up today in seven districts of Rajasthan. All have travel and contact history," Additional Chief Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said.
Two people (a 15-year-old and a 24-year old) test positive for COVID-19 in Ludhiana
Two people (a 15-year-old and a 24-year old) test positive for COVID-19 in Ludhiana. Total confirmed cases in the District are now 8: Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Pardeep Aggarwal
19 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in Agra
19 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in Agra, taking the total number of positive cases in the district to 84: Agra DM Prabhu N Singh
5 Coronavirus positive cases reported in district Khandwa
5 Coronavirus positive cases reported in district Khandwa, contact tracing of positive cases underway: District Collector Khandwa Tanvi Sundriyal
4 new COVID19 positive cases reported from Siwan in Bihar
4 new COVID19 positive cases reported from Siwan in Bihar, taking the total number of positive cases to 43: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Health Deptartment
Increase of 540 new COVID19 cases and 17 deaths in last 24 hours, says Health Ministry
Increase of 540 new COVID19 cases and 17 deaths in last 24 hours; India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rise to 5734 (including 5095 active cases, 473 cured/discharged and 166 deaths), says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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