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This Article is From Apr 10, 2020

Coronavirus Highlights: States, Ministers Suggest Nationwide Lockdown Extension Over Pandemic

Coronavirus lockdown Updates: The three-week lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mach 24, is expected to end on April 14.

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Updated : April 10, 2020 11:50 am IST

Coronavirus updates: India has seen a dramatic surge in the number of COVID-19 cases.

New Delhi:

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.

World

67,69,38,430Cases
62,55,71,965Active
4,44,81,893Recovered
68,84,572Deaths
Coronavirus has spread to 200 countries. The total confirmed cases worldwide are 67,69,38,430 and 68,84,572 have died; 62,55,71,965 are active cases and 4,44,81,893 have recovered as on January 9, 2024 at 10:54 am.

India

4,50,19,214 475Cases
3,919 -83Active
4,44,81,893 552Recovered
5,33,402 6Deaths
In India, there are 4,50,19,214 confirmed cases including 5,33,402 deaths. The number of active cases is 3,919 and 4,44,81,893 have recovered as on January 9, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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State Cases Active Recovered Deaths
Coronavirus Outbreak:Full CoverageCases in IndiaHelplinesFAQs

Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus Pandemic:

Apr 09, 2020 05:03 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 03:12 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 03:02 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 01:59 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 01:55 (IST)
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.
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Apr 09, 2020 01:52 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 01:44 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 01:37 (IST)
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.
Apr 09, 2020 00:03 (IST)
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. 
Apr 09, 2020 00:02 (IST)
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. 
Apr 08, 2020 22:41 (IST)
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.
Apr 08, 2020 21:29 (IST)
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. 
Apr 08, 2020 21:20 (IST)
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. 
Apr 08, 2020 21:01 (IST)
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. 
Apr 08, 2020 20:18 (IST)
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. 
Apr 08, 2020 20:16 (IST)
Jaishankar and Aussie FM discuss issues related to coronavirus crisis
Apr 08, 2020 20:14 (IST)
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. 

Apr 08, 2020 20:09 (IST)
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. 

Apr 08, 2020 19:37 (IST)
Maharashtra reports 117 fresh COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra reports 117 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally jumps to 1135: Health official
Apr 08, 2020 19:03 (IST)
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




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