COVID-19; Positive cases surged to 5,119; 32 deaths in 24 hours
Total number of positive cases in India rises to 5,119; 32 deaths in 24 hours, says MoHFW, Till date total 402 people have been discharged, total 5, 194 positive confirmed case have been reported. In last one day 773 positive cases were reported. Total 149 deaths have been reported and around 32 people have died yesterday: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry
In hospitals, the focus is to control measures for health workers protection
In hospitals, the focus is that infection prevention, control measures are followed so that health workers aren’t infected by COVID-19: Official
There will not be any lack of Hydroxychloroquine, says Health Ministry
It is ensured that not only today even in future there will not be any lack of HCQ (Hydroxychloroquine) as and when needed: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.
Total cases till now are 363 in Rajasthan
15 more positive cases have been reported in the state, total cases till now are 363: Rajasthan Health Department
Film producer Karim Morani also tests positive
After daughters, film producer Karim Morani has also tested positive, according to the sources
‘Social emergency’ situation in the country, experts suggested extension of Lockdown: PM during interaction with MPs
The situation in the country is akin to a ‘social emergency’; it has necessitated tough decisions and we must continue to remain vigilant. States, District administrations and Experts have suggested extension of Lockdown to contain spread of the virus: PM during interaction with MPs
PM said the entire world is currently facing grave challenge of COVID-19, adding that present situation is epoch changing event in mankind’s history&we must evolve to counter impact. He praised efforts of states working together with the Centre in fight against the pandemic:PM Office
Wearing a mask made compulsory for people in public places in Mumbai
All persons moving in public places for whatever reason must wear 3-ply mask or cloth mask compulsorily: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Districts which have 6 or more cases in UP
Districts which have 6 or more cases are Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly, Bulandshahr, Basti, Saharanpur, Maharajganj & Sitapur. Lockdown will be observed in the hotspots in these dists: Addl Chief Secretary
From all accounts lifting lockdown is not possible, says PM Modi
“Lifting of Coronavirus Lockdown does not seem possible”, says PM Modi. According to NDTV.
15 UP districts, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, to be sealed to prevent community spread
15 districts – including Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Lucknow, Agra, Shamli, Saharanpur – which have viral load of Coronavirus, to be sealed. Only home delivery & medical teams will be allowed there. It’s being done to prevent community spread,as numbers are high: RK Tiwari, Chief Secy
5 factories in Punjab have taken initiative to make Personal Protective Equipment
Punjab: 5 factories in Ludhiana have taken initiative to make Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) amid Coronavirusoutbreak. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager says, “Samples of some factories have been approved by SITRA, Coimbatore and are under production after getting order”
Sonia Gandhi will interact with Presidents of all Pradesh Congress Committees, through video conferencing on April 11th
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 Coronaviruscrisis.
All retired Army personnel who have experience of Medical field, come forward. Maharashtra needs you: CM
I want to appeal to all retired Army personnel who have experience of medical field, nurses, ward boys, & those who have completed the training but didn’t work for some reason – you must come forward to join us. Maharashtra needs you: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Farmers are facing difficulties, need relaxation in lockdown, says Rahul Gandhi
Rabi crops are ready but it is hard to harvest the crops due to COVID-19 lockdown. Lives of lakhs of farmers are at stake. Food providers are facing difficulties. The only solution is to give some relaxation in the lockdown, says Rahul Gandhi.
Assistant sub-inspector posted in traffic unit in Delhi tests positive
Assistant sub-inspector posted in traffic unit of Delhi Police tests positive for Coronavirus, says Officials
Till date 141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Haryana
Till date 141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the state (including 10 foreign nationals and 51 from other states); 17 people have been discharged so far, 2 deaths have been reported in the state: Health Department, Govt of Haryana
Total cases in Karnataka are 181 including 5 deaths
6 new cases reported from 5pm yesterday till 12 noon today. Total cases in the state are 181 including 5 deaths and 28 cured cases: Health Department, Government of Karnataka.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is holding 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
Pune: 3 more Coronavirus positive people died today
3 more people, who were Coronavirus positive, have died today in Pune. They also had co-morbid conditions. Total death toll in the city rises to 13: Shekhar Gaikwad, Municipal Commissioner of Pune Municipal corporation.
Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 179 in Gujarat
Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 179 in the state which includes 16 deaths and 25 cured cases: Health and Family Welfare Department,Government of Gujarat
Total of 32 positive cases have been recorded in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand: 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.
There are a total of 576 positive cases so far, says Delhi Health Minister
There are a total of 576 positive cases in Delhi so far, 35 of them are in ICU and 8 on ventilator, says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
Indian Army has postponed its bi-annual Army Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held from April 16
Indian Army has postponed its bi-annual Army Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held from April 16. Meeting chaired by COAS was supposed to discuss security situation in & around India along with many other imp.agenda possible points: Indian Army sources
Total number of positive cases in Andhra Pradesh is 329
15 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in the state from 6 PM yesterday till 9 AM today – 6 each in Nellore and Krishna & 3 in Chittoor. Total number of positive cases in the state is 329 (including 6 discharged persons & 4 deaths): Andhra Pradesh nodal officer Arja Srikanth
Total number of positive cases in Andhra Pradesh is 329
15 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in the state from 6 PM yesterday till 9 AM today – 6 each in Nellore and Krishna & 3 in Chittoor. Total number of positive cases in the state is 329 (including 6 discharged persons & 4 deaths): Andhra Pradesh nodal officer Arja Srikanth
COVID-19 cases rise to 348 in Rajasthan, with five more people testing positive in Bikaner
COVID-19 cases rise to 348 in Rajasthan, with five more people testing positive in Bikaner, Banswara & Jaipur. The fresh cases are contacts of COVID-19 patients: Rajasthan Health Department
6 new COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar, total reaches 38
Six people tested positive for COVID-19 in Bihar on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 38, a top official said.
Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar said four people — all members of the same family in Siwan district and two boys, aged 15 and 16 years, from Begusarai have tested positive for coronavirus.
The Siwan patients include the mother and wife of a COVID-19 patient who returned from the Middle East on March 21, besides two other members of the family, a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, the principal secretary said.
Not much is known immediately about the boys from Begusarai their travel history is being “ascertained”, he added.
However, the number of active cases in the state, where one patient has died, has dropped to 22 on account of as many as 15 people being discharged after recovery, he said.
India’s total number of positive cases rises to 5,194, including 149 deaths
India’s total number of Coronavirus positive cases rise to 5,194 (including 149 deaths). Welfare Increase of 773 new cases and 10 new deaths recorded in last 24 hours.
_ANI & PTI
