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India has seen a dramatic surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the last few days. Over the last 24 hours, the country registered 508 new coronavirus cases, taking the total to 4,789. The number of deaths rose to 124, showed health ministry data. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, whose state has been hit by a rash of cases tied to a Muslim religious gathering in Delhi last month, said the country could take the hit to the economy and that it was more important to save lives. The three-week lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mach 24, is expected to end on April 14. But with the number of coronavirus cases showing a steady rise, several states, including BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, has indicated that they would prefer an extension. While government sources said it is considering the states' proposal, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar yesterday said a decision would be taken "in the national interest" at the right time.
Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus Pandemic:
Coronavirus News: 55-Year-Old COVID-19 Patient Dies In Punjab
A 55-year-old coronavirus patient in Punjab's Ropar died on Wednesday, reported ANI. The man was diabetic and with a history of hypertension.
The state reported seven more cases on Wednesday taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases to 106.
The special Chief Secretary said the protocol for handling the body under COVID-19 is being followed.
A 55-year-old coronavirus patient in Punjab's Ropar died on Wednesday, reported ANI. The man was diabetic and with a history of hypertension.
The state reported seven more cases on Wednesday taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases to 106.
The special Chief Secretary said the protocol for handling the body under COVID-19 is being followed.
Coronavirus News: 61-Year-Old Woman Dies In Jammu And Kashmir
A 61-year-old woman from Udhampur, who died at the Government Medical College in Jammu, has tested positive for COVID-19, said an official on Wednesday.
This is the fourth COVID-19 linked death reported from Jammu and Kashmir, reported ANI.
The positive test came in after the woman, who was suffering from arthritis, died. Her contacts are being traced, said Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), Jammu and Kashmir.
A 61-year-old woman from Udhampur, who died at the Government Medical College in Jammu, has tested positive for COVID-19, said an official on Wednesday.
This is the fourth COVID-19 linked death reported from Jammu and Kashmir, reported ANI.
The positive test came in after the woman, who was suffering from arthritis, died. Her contacts are being traced, said Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), Jammu and Kashmir.
Coronavirus News: Indore Reports 40 Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours
Mahatama Gandhi Memorial College in Indore said 40 individuals tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total number of infected patients in the city to 213.
This is the highest rise in the number of patients reported in a single day, reported ANI.
Mahatama Gandhi Memorial College in Indore said 40 individuals tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total number of infected patients in the city to 213.
This is the highest rise in the number of patients reported in a single day, reported ANI.
Coronavirus News: Navi Mumbai Trader Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A trader, who runs a shop at the masala market in Navi Mumbai's Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), has tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Wednesday, reported PTI.
The trader, a resident of Sion in central Mumbai, had got himself tested at a private lab, the official said.
"His test reports confirmed that he was coronavirus positive. After that, he was admitted to a private hospital for treatment," he said.
The patient had last visited his shop in Navi Mumbai on March 21, he said.
A trader, who runs a shop at the masala market in Navi Mumbai's Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), has tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Wednesday, reported PTI.
The trader, a resident of Sion in central Mumbai, had got himself tested at a private lab, the official said.
"His test reports confirmed that he was coronavirus positive. After that, he was admitted to a private hospital for treatment," he said.
The patient had last visited his shop in Navi Mumbai on March 21, he said.
Coronavirus News: 3 Tablighi Jamaat Members Test Positive In UP's Muzaffarnagar
Three members of the Tablighi Jamaat tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, an official said.
According to Chief Medical Officer Praveen Chopra, they had taken samples of 27 members of the Jamaat, three of which were found to be infected.
He said the Jamaat members had already been quarantined, reported PTI.
Meanwhile, a woman from the district tested positive for the virus in Noida. Precautionary measures have been taken after receiving reports of the four cases, he said.
Three members of the Tablighi Jamaat tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, an official said.
According to Chief Medical Officer Praveen Chopra, they had taken samples of 27 members of the Jamaat, three of which were found to be infected.
He said the Jamaat members had already been quarantined, reported PTI.
Meanwhile, a woman from the district tested positive for the virus in Noida. Precautionary measures have been taken after receiving reports of the four cases, he said.
Coronavirus News: Delhi Police Head Constable Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A 44-year-old Delhi Police head constable tested positive for coronavirus in the Rohini area on Wednesday, officials said.
According to police, they received information around 3:40 pm that one head constable in Rohini's Sector-16 has tested positive for COVID-19.
He was posted in the Foreign Regional Registration Office at the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3, reported PTI.
His test was conducted on Saturday at Baba Sahib Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital and reports came on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.
A 44-year-old Delhi Police head constable tested positive for coronavirus in the Rohini area on Wednesday, officials said.
According to police, they received information around 3:40 pm that one head constable in Rohini's Sector-16 has tested positive for COVID-19.
He was posted in the Foreign Regional Registration Office at the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3, reported PTI.
His test was conducted on Saturday at Baba Sahib Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital and reports came on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.
Coronavirus News: Pune Makes Face Masks Mandatory In Public Places
With the number of coronavirus cases in Pune nearing 200, wearing a face mask has been made mandatory in public places, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Masks are necessary for preventing the spread of the virus, said district collector Naval Kishore Ram, reported PTI.
With the number of coronavirus cases in Pune nearing 200, wearing a face mask has been made mandatory in public places, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Masks are necessary for preventing the spread of the virus, said district collector Naval Kishore Ram, reported PTI.
Coronavirus News: 292 Detained In Manipur For Violating Lockdown
A total of 292 persons were detained across Manipur on Wednesday for violating curfew imposed in the state in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, police said.
A total of 141 vehicles were also seized. All the detained persons were produced before courts which imposed fines on them, a statement issued by Additional Director General of Police (law and order) L Kailun said, reported PTI.
A total of 292 persons were detained across Manipur on Wednesday for violating curfew imposed in the state in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, police said.
A total of 141 vehicles were also seized. All the detained persons were produced before courts which imposed fines on them, a statement issued by Additional Director General of Police (law and order) L Kailun said, reported PTI.
Indian man dies of coronavirus in Singapore
A 32-year-old Indian man, who was on a long-term work pass in Singapore, died of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said as the country's total number of COVID-19 cases reached 1,623.
With 142 cases reported on Wednesday, Singapore has a total of 1,623 COVID-19 infections, PTI reported.
Noida: 2 fresh COVID-19 cases after 3 days, 2 others cured
Two fresh COVID-19 cases were detected in Noida after a gap of three days, even as two other coronavirus patients were cured and discharged from hospital, news agency PTI reported.
Odisha police to take strong action against persons assaulting doctors, health workers
The Odisha police asked all the district superintendents of police and deputy commissioners of police to take strong legal action against persons found assaulting, misbehaving or manhandling
doctors and the health workers on duty to combat coronavirus, PTI reported.
Vietnam to ship 4,50,000 protective suits to United States
Vietnam has expedited the shipment of 4,50,000 protective suits to the United States to help healthcare professionals there fight the coronavirus, the US Embassy in Hanoi said.
Vietnam, which has recorded 251 coronavirus cases, with no deaths, said on Tuesday it had donated 550,000 masks to five European countries, reuters reported.
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla talks to US Deputy Secretary of State
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla held a telephonic conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun, in first high-level bilateral engagement after India decided to supply to the US and several other countries anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine which is in demand due to coronavirus outbreak, PTI reported.
Twenty hotspots of coronavirus sealed in Delhi
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said twenty hotspots of the city has been sealed, PTI reported.
"Government will ensure delivery of essential items in areas that have been sealed to combat COVID-19 spread," Mr Sisodia said.
McDonald's starts delivery services from 8 restaurants in Delhi NCR
Quick service restaurant chain McDonald's India on Wednesday said it has re-started delivery services from eight restaurants in the Delhi-NCR from Wednesday.
The move comes after the government's notification, categorising food delivery as one of the essential services during the lockdown period, PTI reported.
Jaishankar and Aussie FM discuss issues related to coronavirus crisis
A very good conversation with FM @MarisePayne of Australia on our respective responses to #COVID19.
- Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 8, 2020
She assured that there is no change in the status of Indian students studying in Australia.
Over 800 Tablighi Jamaat members under mandatory quarantine in Karnataka: Chief Minister
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that a total number of 808 Tablighi Jamaat members have been placed under compulsory quarantine in his state.
Movement of vehicles banned in Mira-Bhayandar
Movement of vehicles , except those engaged in essential services, has been banned in Mira Bhayandar Municipal corporation, PTI reported.
Maharashtra reports 117 fresh COVID-19 cases
Maharashtra reports 117 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally jumps to 1135: Health official
Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister interacts with police personnel over lunch on roadside in Machilipatnam
Transport Minister Perni Venkatramaiah had lunch with police personnel deployed at the check post in Machilipatnam, ANI reported.
The minister visited the red zone areas in Machilipatnam town. He interacted with the people in the red zone areas and enquired about the problems they are facing in the wake of the lockdown imposed due to COVID-19.
He assured them all help from the government side. The minister told them about the restrictions in such red zones and appealed to them to be patient for some
Maharashtra Chief Minister asks retired Army health personnel to join the fight against COVID-19
Maharashtra Chief Minister Udhhav Thackeray appealed to retired Army health services personnel to join the state government''s effort of containing the coronavirus outbreak, ANI reported.
States with higher number of COVID-19 patients at greater risk of fiscal slippages: ICRA
States having higher number of COVID-19 patients run the risk of fiscal slippages, as they have to ramp up spending on health-related services to contain the outbreak, ratings agency ICRA said on Wednesday.
Singapore confirms 142 new coronavirus infections
Singapore's Health Ministry confirmed 142 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,623. Forty of the new cases were linked to foreign worker dormitories, the health ministry said in a statement.
Iran's new coronavirus death toll passes 3,993: Official
Coronavirus deaths in Iran has climbed to 3,993 with 121 more deaths in last 24 hours, a Health Ministry spokesman said adding that the total number of infections in the country has risen to 64,586.
Coronavirus cases recorded in Europe pass 750,000
More than 7,50,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded across Europe, according to an AFP tally.
Swiss death count goes past 700
The Swiss death toll from coronavirus has reached 705 people, the country's public health ministry said on Wednesday, rising from 641 people on Tuesday.The number of positive tests for the disease also increased to 22,789 from 22,242 on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Spain daily virus deaths 757, second successive rise
Spain recorded a second successive daily rise in coronavirus-related deaths with 757 fatalities, lifting the total toll to 14,555, the health ministry said Wednesday.
The number of new infections in the world's second hardest-hit country after Italy also grew to 146,690, up from 140,510, AFP reported.
Goa Congress complains to governor about coal ferried amid lockdown
The Congress in Goa complained to governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday about unlawful
transportation of coal from Mormugao Port Trust to a village during the COVID-19 lockdown, PTI reported.
Lockdown likely to be extended, suggests PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested today that the lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus will be extended and restrictions will not be lifted in one go after April 14, amid a spurt in COVID-19 infections in the country.
Sonia will interact with Presidents of all Pradesh Congress Committees on April 11
Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi will interact with Presidents of all Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs), through video conferencing, on April 11th to discuss relief work related to COVID-19 crisis.
Factories in Ludhiana have taken initiative to make Personal Protective Equipment
5 factories in Ludhiana have taken initiative to make Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) amid COVID-19 outbreak. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager says, "Samples of some factories have been approved by SITRA, Coimbatore and are under production after getting order"
Punjab: 5 factories in Ludhiana have taken initiative to make Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) amid #COVID19 outbreak. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager says, "Samples of some factories have been approved by SITRA, Coimbatore and are under production after getting order" pic.twitter.com/dJbhQvDCar
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Mumbai set to extend coronavirus lockdown: report
Mumbai is set to extend lockdown measures until at least April 30 as authorities race to expand testing to stem the spread of coronavirus cases in the city, three senior officials said. A 21-day nationwide lockdown that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared in late March to fight the epidemic is officially set to end on April 14.
COVID-19: Mumbai medical staff claims they were provided low-quality equipments for treatment
Medical staff at KB Bhabha Municipal General Hospital in Mumbai's Bandra West, protested today claiming that they have been provided with low-quality Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) for treatment of coronavirus infections.
Museum in Telangana unveils coronavirus-themed car
In Telangana Sudha Cars Museum unveils coronavirus-themed car to spread awareness about COVID-19 among the people in Hyderabad.
Telangana: Sudha Cars Museum unveils Coronavirus-themed car to spread awareness about #COVID19 among the people in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/AcFI8eDnES
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
"He was great": Trump praises PM for releasing Hydroxychloroquine
US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "great" and "really good" hours after warning India of "retaliation" if it did not agree to export hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug believed effective in the treatment of the novel coronavirus
Arvind Kejriwal holds a meeting via video-conferencing
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is holding a meeting via video-conferencing, with all the MPs (both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) of Delhi, over coronavirus.
Coronavirus: People have been asked to stay indoors on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat
In Delhi posters have been put up by Delhi Police on Shab-e-Barat, being celebrated on 8th and 9th April, requesting people to not come out of their houses.
Delhi: Posters have been put up by Delhi Police on Shab-e-Barat, being celebrated on 8th and 9th April, requesting people to not come out of their houses. Visuals from Bengali Market area. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/dteVYQftGC
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Indigo's travel operations remain suspended till April 30
#6ETravelAlert: Please visit https://t.co/G05fibm3Ec for information on credit shell. pic.twitter.com/UWBZm8kHgh
- IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 8, 2020
8 members of the family tested positive in Madhya Pradesh
District Magistrate GC Dad said, "Eight members of a family have tested positive in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh as they came in contact with an infected member who attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi last month. The attendee and his mother have died due to the disease."
PM Modi held a meeting with floor leaders of parties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with floor leaders of parties whose combined strength in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adds up to 5 MPs, via video conferencing today, on COVID-19 situation in the country.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with floor leaders of parties whose combined strength in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adds up to 5 MPs, via video conferencing today, on #COVID19 situation in the country. pic.twitter.com/62LkzLGhYE
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus lockdown: Venkaiah Naidu extends Hanuman jayanti wishes
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu extended wishes for the festival and appealed to take a pledge to fight the novel coronavirus through strong resolve, discipline and commitment.
I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to fellow countrymen on the auspicious ocassion of Hanuman Jayanti today.
- Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) April 8, 2020
On this day, let us all take a pledge to fight the novel coronavirus through strong resolve, discipline and commitment.
51 new coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Delhi today
A total of 51 new coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Delhi today (including 35 with history of travel to a foreign country, 4 from Markaz and 2 deaths). The total number of positive cases in the union territory now stands at 576.
51 new #Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Delhi today (including 35 with history of travel to a foreign country, 4 from Markaz and 2 deaths). The total number of positive cases in the union territory now stands at 576. pic.twitter.com/QMUJebu2M3
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
COVID-19: One coronavirus positive case found in Haridwar today
One coronavirus positive case found in Haridwar today. A total of 32 positive cases have been recorded in the state so far, including 5 discharged people.
COVID-19: Yogi Adityanath government announces Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for UP police personnel
Yogi Adityanath government announces Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for UP police personnel amid coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus lockdown: Arvind Kejriwal to hold a meeting with all the MPs at 12 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to hold a meeting via video-conferencing, with all the MPs (both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) of Delhi, today at 12:00 pm over coronavirus.
Death count due to COVID-19 rises to 149; cases climb to 5,194
India has recorded 149 deaths linked to coronavirus, with 35 dying in the last 24 hours alone. The latest data from the Union Health Ministry takes the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country past the 5,000-mark, to 5,194 cases.
BJP MP On Tablighi Jamaat Attendees: Even if shot, it's not wrong
BJP MP Renukacharya, said anyone who attended the Tablighi meet, isn't coming out for medical checkups and is escaping detection, shouldn't be ignored by the government. Even if he's shot, it's not wrong. Otherwise, the virus will spread in the entire country. In China it started with one person," he said.
Anyone who attended Tablighi meet, isn't coming out for medical checkups&is escaping detection,govt shouldn't ignore them.Even if he's shot, it's not wrong.Otherwise,the virus will spread in entire country. In China it started with 1 person: MP Renukacharya,BJP (07.04) #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/UOwy8GKl4g
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: Boris Johnson condition is stable
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spending a second night in intensive care battling the coronavirus. Now his condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring.
Monkeys menance in Himachal Pradesh Amid coronavirus lockdown
Monkeys from urban areas of Himachal Pradesh have started migrating towards rural areas and forests, in search of food due to coronavirus lockdown.
#WATCH: Monkeys from urban areas of Himachal Pradesh have started migrating towards rural areas and forests, in search of food amid #CoronavirusLockdown. Locals say that this might create a monkey menace in rural areas. pic.twitter.com/BTqaoHdfjD
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus patients die in Pune; district count rises to 10
Two more people have died of coronavirus infection in Pune, the count in the Maharashtra district to 10, officials said today.
Coronavirus latest: Delhi traffic police sub-inspector tested positive for COVID-19
One Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) with Delhi Traffic Police has tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested last week when he complained of fever and his reports came on April 7. He has been shifted to AIIMS, his family has been asked to be on home quarantine: Delhi Police
Coronavirus: PM Modi to hold video conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting via video conference with Parliamentary floor leaders today at 11 am.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting via video conference with Parliamentary floor leaders today at 11 am.
Coronavirus India: Gujarat police spreading awareness about COVID-19
Gujarat police are spreading awareness about Coronavirus among the people in Surat, by displaying posters.
Gujarat: Police are spreading awareness about #Coronavirus among the people in Surat, by displaying posters. pic.twitter.com/xquHfGhagY
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: China lifts lockdown in Wuhan
China lifted a travel ban on Tuesday on residents of Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic began last year, and reported no new deaths, but the situation remained grim elsewhere as Britain and New York State recorded their highest number of fatalities yet.
Coronavirus lockdown: 'Looking to Have Fewer Death Than Originally Thought': Donald Trump
The number of deaths in the US due to coronavirus crossed 12,700, with a record 1,900 fatalities in a single day, President Donald Trump citing new data projections said that the number of deaths reported were lesser than originally thought. "We're looking to have far fewer deaths than originally thought. I think we're heading in that direction, but it's too early to talk about it," Trump told reporters.
Coronavirus in India: Water in Yamuna river looks cleaner amid Coronavirus lockdown
Watch: Water in Yamuna river looks cleaner as industrial units remain shut amid Coronavirus lockdown.
#WATCH Mathura: Water in Yamuna river looks cleaner as industrial units remain shut amid #Coronaviruslockdown. pic.twitter.com/351jeyFkQL
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 8, 2020
COVID-19: 2,000 people died in US in last 24 hours
Nearly 2,000 people infected with COVID-19 have died in US in the last 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
List of areas declared as containment zones of COVID-19
Faridabad district administration, Haryana: 13 areas have been declared as containment zones for all the purposes and objectives as prescribed in the protocol of COVID-19, to prevent its spread in the adjoining areas:
13 areas have been declared as containment zones for all the purposes and objectives as prescribed in the protocol of #COVID19, to prevent its spread in the adjoining areas: Faridabad district administration, Haryana pic.twitter.com/vEA9DZQWwh
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus cases in India: Gujarat Police spreading awareness about Coronavirus
Gujarat Police spreading awareness about Coronavirus among the people in Surat, by displaying posters.
Gujarat: Police are spreading awareness about #Coronavirus among the people in Surat, by displaying posters. pic.twitter.com/xquHfGhagY
- ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2020
Coronavirus: PM pays tribute to Indian-American journalist Brahm Kanchibotla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted saying, "Deeply anguished by the passing away of Indian-American journalist Mr. Brahm Kanchibotla. He will be remembered for his fine work and efforts to bring India and USA closer. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."
