23:56 (IST)
Coronavirus in UK Latest Updates
Boris Johnson moved out of ICU
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of the ICU into a general ward as his health gradually improved, a Downing Street spokesman said on Thursday.
"The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits," the statement said.
23:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab govt says all schools must release full salaries to staff
"All schools to release full salaries to staff and schools can't force parents for books, uniforms and transportation fees. No school can demand fees from students on the pretext of online teaching classes during lockdown period," said Vijay Inder Singla, Punjab education minister.
"As many as 48 schools across the state have been issued show cause notices for defying govt directions. All district education officials have been asked to keep a tab on private schools and immediately initiate action against the violators," he added.
23:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates
Uttarakhand govt announces compensation of Rs 10 lakh
"Uttarakhand government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 Lakhs each to the next of the kin of the govt officials, govt employees and all Corona warriors who may lose their lives while carrying out their duties during coronavirus pandemic," the Uttarakhand government said on Thursday.
"The expenses of the treatment of all govt officials, govt employees and Corona warriors will be borne by the state govt of they get infected while carrying out their duties during Coronavirus pandemic," the statement added.
23:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates
No COVID-19 case reported in Uttarakhand today
No positive case was reported in Uttarakhand on Thursday. A total of 35 cases have been reported in the state till date (including 5 discharged), said Directorate of Health Services, Uttarakhand.
No positive case was found in Uttarakhand today. A total of 35 cases have been reported in the state till date (including 5 discharged): Directorate of Health Services, Uttarakhand #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/pJoy1j3gYS
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
23:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab Police distribute food in Amritsar
Police in Amritsar prepared food for the needy and distributed among them amid #lockdown, in wake of coronavirus outbreak.
Punjab: Police in Amritsar prepared food for the needy and distributed among them amid #lockdown, in wake of #CoronavirusOutbreak. pic.twitter.com/0kwZIeOjwz
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
23:22 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Indian Navy provides rations for stranded migrant labourers in Mumbai
In order to provide assistance to those in need during the COVID-19 lockdown in Mumbai, the Indian Navy has provided ration packets consisting basic food items to the State Govt. authorities for distribution amongst stranded migrant labourers on 4 and 8 April.
23:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra reports 25 COVID-19 deaths in one day
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 25 deaths, which is the highest 24 hour spike in fatalities
Pune — 14
Mumbai — 09
Malegaon — 01
Ratnagiri — 01
23:12 (IST)
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
18 new COVID-19 cases reported in Telangana
The Telangana government on Thursday said, "471 positive reported cases so far, out of these 388 related to Markaz. Today 665 samples were tested and only 18 positive cases were found — indicates a decrease in cases. People related to Markaz,who returned on 25, 26, and 27 March,are also being tested today."
23:05 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt to accommodate people from densely-populated areas in govt schools
"People are facing difficulty in staying home in densely populated areas of Mumbai because as many as 15 people live in a 10×10 feet room. So, we are planning to accommodate them in schools in order to ensure social distancing," said Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope.
"Cleaning community toilets in densely populated areas in Mumbai is a challenge as around 200 people use a toilet seat throughout the day. So, we are deploying fire brigade to sanitize such community toilets every hour with speed jet pumps," he added.
22:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
Madhya Pradesh govt issues list of 15 hotspots
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued the list of COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts that will be sealed as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Madhya Pradesh government issues the list of #COVID19 hotspots in 15 districts that will be sealed as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/qLeghfgiSf
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
22:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
51 COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi
The Delhi government said that 51 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the National Capital on Thursday, including 35 with a history of foreign travel, four cases related to Markaz, three deaths and five discharged. Total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 720 (including 12 deaths and 25 discharged).
51 #COVID19 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 pic.twitter.com/viesCw15jo
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
22:39 (IST)
Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates
Global COVID-19 toll crosses 90,000
The coronavirus toll globally crossed 90,000 on Thursday, AFP reported.
22:34 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
21 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gujarat
The Gujarat health department said that 21 new coronavirus cases were reported in Gujarat on Thursday. Total COVID-19 positive cases in the state stand at 262, which includes 26 discharged and 18 deaths. 212 are stable and three are on ventilator. Meanwhile, four are quarantined for surveillance.
22:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi Police use drone cameras in Daryaganj
Delhi Police use drone cameras in Daryaganj area to monitor the situation amid lockdown, in wake of coronavirus outbreak.
Delhi Police use drone cameras in Daryaganj area to monitor the situation amid lockdown, in wake of #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/AecR7S1ISf
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
22:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
Police create awareness over COVID-19 in MP
A team of Chhatarpur Police and Chhattarpur Nagar Palika have been creating awareness among the people, regarding coronavirus lockdown, through patriotic songs. Police personnel and local artists have been carrying out the drive together in the city.
#WATCH Madhya Pradesh: A team of Chhatarpur Police and Chhattarpur Nagar Palika have been creating awareness among the people, regarding #CoronavirusLockdown, through patriotic songs. Police personnel & local artists have been carrying out the drive together in the city. pic.twitter.com/vaymCaDOz2
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
22:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Another person tests positive for COVID-19 in Assam
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a person from Dhubri, who was in contact with a positive patient (with Markaz linkage) from the same district, has been confirmed as coronavirus positive. The total number of COVID-19 patients in Assam now stands at 29.
22:04 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Navy takes measures to curb 'unprecedented' COVID-19 situation
Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said, "We all have soon come around to realising that the danger is real, imminent and unprecedented. For the Navy, we have taken certain measures in consonance with Government of India.
"Including stoppage of recruitment and training; freeze on movements and transfers; stoppage of work, except those related to national security, Health, and essential Services."
21:55 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Wadhavan family of DHFL group put under quarantine
Members of the Wadhavan family of the DHFL group have been placed under institutional quarantine by local police in Mahabaleshwar after they visited the town, violating the lockdown. The process to file a complaint has been initiated at the local police station.
21:52 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab govt makes masks compulsory
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said that masks have been made compulsory in Punjab from Thursday.
"The health secretary is issuing a detailed advisory for the people. Just remember to wear mask when you step out of home for any emergency/essentials. A piece of clean cloth is all you need," he said.
21:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates
Ola cabs given permission to operate as emergency services in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has given permission to Ola cabs for the operation of emergency medical transport services in state. Services will be for urgent medical care (non-COVID related) like dialysis, cancer, heart ailment. Primarily decided to launch pilot project at Visakhapatnam.
21:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates
15 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday said that 15 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday. Of which, 11 were reported in Prakasam, two in Guntur, one each in East Godavari and Kadapa.
Additionally, two deaths also reported on Thursday. Total positive cases in the state now stand at 363 (including 10 discharged people and six deaths).
21:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt orders lockdown on 5 central prisons
Sunil Ramanand, ADG prison of Maharashtra on Thursday said, "I have issued an order to lockdown five central prisons (Yerawada, Arthur road, Byculla, Thane and Kalyan). Medically examined prison staff will lock themselves up until further orders and administer the prisons without stepping out.
"The move has been initiated as these five prisons are located in affected areas of the state and hold very large number of inmates, way beyond capacity."
21:20 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
National Sports Club of India turned into quarantine facility in Mumbai
The Mumbai Civic Administration has converted National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli into a quarantine facility as a coronavirus facility.
Maharashtra: Mumbai Civic Administration has converted National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli into a quarantine facility. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/xVlDuvDE4O
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
21:13 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Nine COVID-19 patients died in Mumbai today
The BMC said that nine people who had tested positive for COVID-19 lost their lives in Mumbai on Thursday, all of them had comorbidities and age-related factors. Total number of coronavirus positive people who have lost their lives in the city stands at 54.
The statement also said that 79 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Mumbai, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the city to 775.
21:10 (IST)
Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates
Haryana govt to decides to give Rs 30 lakh as cover for police personnel in case of death
The Haryana government has decided to provide a Rs 30 lakh cover, in case of death, to the police personnel directly engaged in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
21:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
44-yr-old COVID-19 patient passes away in Indore
A 44-year-old man, who had tested positive for COVID-19 lost his life in Indore on Thursday, taking the total of coronavirus-related deaths in the city to 23, said Rahul Rokade, PRO, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore.
20:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
12 new COVID-19 cases reported in West Bengal
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that 12 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 80. The COVID-19 toll in the state is five.
She added that three people have been discharged.
20:42 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
96 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today
The Tamil Nadu government said that 96 people tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Thursday.
"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," said Beela Rajesh, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary.
The total number of cases are 834 in the state.
20:36 (IST)
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha health bulletin today:
Total samples tested — 2,841
Positive cases — 44
Recovered — 02
Death — 01
Active cases — 41
Number of persons under medical isolation — 106
20:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha govt makes use of masks mandatory from today morning
The Odisha government said that the use of masks has been made mandatory from 7 am on Thursday for everyone. Stepping out of homes without masks to be an offence now, Rs 200 to be imposed as penalty for first three instances and Rs 500 for subsequent times, ANI reported.
20:24 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
8 foreigners have recovered from COVID-19 in Kerala
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that eight foreigners who had tested positive for COVID-19, including those who were critical, have tested negative and recovered.
20:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
12 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 12 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state on Thursday, of which Kannur and Kasaragod reported four each, Malappuram reported two, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram reported one case each.
Of these, 11 contracted the disease through local contact, one had returned from a foreign country. Total positive cases in the state are at 357, he said.
He added, "All fishermen in Kerala to be given Rs 2,000 each, while lottery sellers and beedi workers will get 1,000 each as financial assistance."
20:05 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
First COVID-19 case reported in Aligarh
The first case of coronavirus was reported in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on Thursday, ANI reported. Reportedly, the patient is a 22-year-old man and is a resident of Firozabad.
He had travelled to Aligarh on 12 March to attend a Jamaat event in the city. He has no connection to Jamaat event in Delhi, Aligarh District Magistrate CB Singh said.
He and nine others were placed under home quarantine on 30 March. The others have tested negative but he tested positive.
20:03 (IST)
Coromavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt to deploy SRPF in congested areas to enforce lockdown
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope was quoted by ANI as saying that there are 1,346 active cases of COVID-19 in Maharashtra out of which 746 patients are in Mumbai.
"We are planning to deploy the State Reserve Police Force in congested areas for effective enforcement of coronavirus lockdown," he said.
20:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
Omar Abdullah says people must cooperate with local authorities to curb COVID-19
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said people must continue to cooperate with local authorities over the coronavirus action plan in the union territory.
24 new cases of #Covid_19 in Kashmir. The reassuring thing is this the result of increased testing, greater vigilance & contact tracing. We must continue to cooperate with the local authorities so that the spread of this virus can be controlled without further loss of life.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 9, 2020
19:57 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
ICMR updates COVID-19 testing strategy
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday updated its testing strategy for coronavirus. 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', ANI reported.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) updates its testing strategy for #COVID19. 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'. pic.twitter.com/5UW6xq7x49
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
19:52 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
Over 2 lakh migrants are being housed in 711 camps in Bengal, says CM
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Over 2 Lakh migrant labourers and stranded people from 16 Indian states are being housed in 711 camps across West Bengal. They are being directly taken care of by state government along with a few NGOs under its supervision. This arrangement since 1st Apr will continue until the need remains."
19:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates
Haryana govt says medical staff on frontline to get paid double their salary
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that as long as the coronavirus pandemic lasts, those who are involved in care, treatment or testing of COVID-19 patients, will be paid double the amount of their salary.
19:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in UK Latest Updates
Boris Johnson's health 'continues to improve', say reports
British prime minister Boris Johnson's health 'continues to improve' after he was admitted to the ICU after testing positive for coronavirus earlier, AFP news agency reported.
19:15 (IST)
Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates
COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar's Siwan, Nawada, and Begusarai
Bihar Police said that some cases of coronavirus have been reported from the Siwan, Nawada. and Begusarai updates.
"We are imposing complete lockdown and curfew like situation in the localities, areas and villages from where cases have been reported. No one can leave their houses in those areas," said Gupteshwar Pandey, DGP Bihar.
19:10 (IST)
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
21 COVID-19 patients are in isolation wards in Himachal, says CM
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur on Thursday said that at present, 21 coronavirus positive cases are in isolation wards.
"It's sad that all these cases are linked with Jamaat, some of them are those who had attended the Markaz event in Delhi and others are those who had come in contact with the attendees," he said.
18:58 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
FIRs against over 39,000 people for violating lockdown in UP
Uttar Pradesh government said that 12,236 FIRs have been registered against 39,857 people under Section 188 of IPC for violating the coronavirus lockdown. 78 cases have been registered in connection with circulation of fake news related to COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh DGP HC Awasthi said, "We are making all provisions to provide necessary items like milk, vegetables at the door steps of people living in the sealed areas. Entry and exit of vehicles and people have also been stopped in those areas. Police patrolling has been increased in those areas."
18:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
SpiceJet to operate first cargo flight with PPEs to Singapore
SpiceJet on Thursday operated its first cargo freighter on the Chennai-Singapore-Chennai route carrying critical medical equipment and COVID-19 related medical supplies. SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 freighter aircraft was scheduled to arrive in Chennai at around 5.30 pm.
SpiceJet will also operate a second freighter flight on Friday (April 10) carrying medical supplies from Singapore to Bengaluru.
18:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
AIIMS resident doctors accuse police of 'abusive behaviour' in Bhopal
The Resident Doctors’ Association at AIIMS Bhopal wrote a letter to the director of the institute regarding "abusive behaviour and physical assault by policemen on resident on-duty doctors".
ANI reported that a police constable has been line attached for allegedly physically assaulting two resident doctors of AIIMS Bhopal.
The Resident Doctors’ Association at AIIMS Bhopal has written a letter to the Director of the institute regarding "abusive behaviour and physical assault by policemen on resident on-duty doctors".#MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/sTtKLjIWHf
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020
18:39 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Three hospitals declared as COVID-19 centres in Mumbai
The MCGM on Thursday said that three hospitals in Mumbai — Jogeshwari Trauma Care hospital, Rajawadi hospita, and Kurla Bhabha hospital — shall be used as designated coronavirus centres in the city.
18:35 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Pune
The Maharashtra health department said that three more deaths have been reported in Pune on Thursday, taking the toll in the city to 21.
18:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt to begin 'special plan' to curb COVID-19 in Dharavi, say reports
News18 quoted Shiv Sena leader and MP Rahul Shewale as saying that a "special plan" has been finalised "under which door to door testing will begin in Dharavi. Maharashtra medical council will chip in the initiative and 150 doctors, along with staffers of BMC will help in implementation," the report said.
18:22 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre says 591 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths reported in 24 hours
An increase of 591 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Thursday. India's total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 5,865 (including 5,218 active cases, 478 cured/discharged/migrated and 169 deaths).
18:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi govt to give free ration to 71 lakh people
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the state governemnt was working to provide free ration to around 71 lakh people, India Today reported.
18:12 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi govt announces 'Operation SHIELD' for 21 localities
The Delhi government said that its initiative, 'Operation SHIELD' has been announced for 21 localities of the National Capital to contain COVID-19 and protect citizens on Thursday.
Delhi government's Operation SHIELD in 21 localities of Delhi to contain COVID-19 and protect citizens was announced today by Hon'ble CM Shri @ArvindKejriwal #DelhiFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/Ij6CpqkNHA
— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) April 9, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: "People are facing difficulty in staying home in densely populated areas of Mumbai because as many as 15 people live in a 10×10 feet room. So, we are planning to accommodate them in schools in order to ensure social distancing," said Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope.
"Cleaning community toilets in densely populated areas in Mumbai is a challenge as around 200 people use a toilet seat throughout the day. So, we are deploying fire brigade to sanitize such community toilets every hour with speed jet pumps," he added.
Members of the Wadhavan family of the DHFL group have been placed under institutional quarantine by local police in Mahabaleshwar after they visited the town, violating the lockdown. The process to file a complaint has been initiated at the local police station.
The BMC said that nine people who had tested positive for COVID-19 lost their lives in Mumbai on Thursday, all of them had comorbidities and age-related factors. Total number of coronavirus positive people who have lost their lives in the city stands at 54.
The statement also said that 79 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Mumbai, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the city to 775.
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope was quoted by ANI as saying that there are 1,346 active cases of COVID-19 in Maharashtra out of which 746 patients are in Mumbai.
"We are planning to deploy the State Reserve Police Force in congested areas for effective enforcement of coronavirus lockdown," he said.
The first case of coronavirus was reported in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on Thursday, ANI reported. Reportedly, the patient is a 22-year-old man and is a resident of Firozabad.
He had travelled to Aligarh on 12 March to attend a Jamaat event in the city. He has no connection to Jamaat event in Delhi, Aligarh District Magistrate CB Singh said.
He and nine others were placed under home quarantine on 30 March. The others have tested negative but he tested positive.
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that as long as the coronavirus pandemic lasts, those who are involved in care, treatment or testing of COVID-19 patients, will be paid double the amount of their salary.
Uttar Pradesh government said that 12,236 FIRs have been registered against 39,857 people under Section 188 of IPC for violating the coronavirus lockdown. 78 cases have been registered in connection with circulation of fake news related to COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh DGP HC Awasthi said, "We are making all provisions to provide necessary items like milk, vegetables at the door steps of people living in the sealed areas. Entry and exit of vehicles and people have also been stopped in those areas. Police patrolling has been increased in those areas."
The MCGM on Thursday said that three hospitals in Mumbai — Jogeshwari Trauma Care hospital, Rajawadi hospita, and Kurla Bhabha hospital — shall be used as designated coronavirus centres in the city.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, taking note of the incident when two female doctors of Safdarjung Hospital were allegedly assaulted by their neighbour in Gautam Nagar, said, "I'd like to warn people who misbehave with doctors/nurses that it won't be tolerated. They'll be given strictest punishment."
Reports said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 15,000 crore for India's 'COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday said that 1,30,000 samples have been tested for coronavirus so far. Of these 5,734 samples tested positive for the infection till date.
"Positivity rate ranges between 3-5 percent in the last 1-1.5 months. It has not increased substantially. Yesterday we tested 13,143 samples," the statement added.
A 70-year-old coronavirus patient in Mumbai's Dharavi passed away on Thursday, ANI reported quoting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
This is the second death due to COVID-19 in the densely-populated area in Mumbai, which has emerged as the worst-affected city across India, with 839 total cases.
The Union health ministry said that the total coronavirus cases in India rose to 5,734, with 549 new cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 473 people have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals so far.
The total toll is 166 across the country, and 17 deaths have been reported since Wednesday.
With 184 cases of coronavirus in the Worli Koliwada and Prabhadevi areas of the GS ward in Mumbai, it's the worst-affected area in the city, the BMC map showed on Thursday.
The coronavirus may be “reactivating” in people who have been cured of the illness, according to Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 51 patients classed as having been cured in South Korea have tested positive again, Bloomberg quoted Korea's CDC as saying.
Rather than being infected again, the virus may have been reactivated in these people, given they tested positive again shortly after being released from quarantine, said Jeong Eun-kyeong, director-general of the Korean CDC.
The coronavirus may be “reactivating” in people who have been cured of the illness, according to Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 51 patients classed as having been cured in South Korea have tested positive again, Bloomberg quoted Korea's CDC as saying.
Rather than being infected again, the virus may have been reactivated in these people, given they tested positive again shortly after being released from quarantine, said Jeong Eun-kyeong, director-general of the Korean CDC.
Two women resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital were allegedly assaulted on Wednesday by a 42-year-old man who accused them of "spreading" COVID-19 in Gautam Nagar area, Safdarjung RDA president said. The man has been booked by the Delhi Police.
Odisha extends lockdown till 30 April, becomes the first state in India to do so. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement through video conferencing and also said that all educational institutions will be closed until 16 June.
A doctor who tested positive for COVID19 passes away on Thursday, taking the toll in Indore to 22. The total number of positive cases in Indore stand 213, PRO, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh told ANI.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday announced that 'Till now there have been 669 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Delhi, including 426 from the Nizamuddin gathering.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said, 'The India-US partnership is stronger than ever. India shall do everything possible to help humanity's fight against COVID-19. We shall win this together.' Modi was responding to a tweet by Trump in which the US President had thanked India for the decision on Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) export.
Nine more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Kerala, taking the tally of coronavirus cases in the state to 345, including 259 active cases and 13 recoveries.
A doctor, a member of nursing staff and a sanitation worker at Delhi State Cancer Institute test positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, as a total of 21 healthcare workers in Delhi have tested positive.
ICMR on Thursday reported that there was an increase of 540 new COVID19 cases and 17 deaths in last 24 hours. India's total number of coronavirus positive cases now climbs to 5734, which includes 5095 active cases, 473 cured/discharged and 166 deaths, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Five more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to nine in the state, said an official on Wednesday.
A trader, who runs a shop at the masala market in the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, has tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Wednesday.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday that 32 people have died and 773 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in India since Tuesday, taking the death toll due to COVID-19 to 149 and cases to 5,194 so far.
Going by the health ministry's data, the increase in the number of cases between 9 am on Tuesday and 9 am on Wednesday is the highest in a 24-hour period.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is facing a "social emergency" like situation as well as serious economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After an interaction with Modi via video conference, several political leaders said that the lockdown might not be lifted completely after 14 April.
"Prime Minister Modi made it clear that the lockdown is not being lifted and also that the life pre-corona and post-corona will not be same," Biju Janata Dal leader Pinaki Misra told PTI.
Maharashtra continues to lead among states
New cases were reported from Maharashtra (including in Mumbai's densely-populated Dharavi slums), Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir, among other places.
Ladakh's Lok Sabha member Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said the virus spread has been successfully contained in the Union Territory, while Sikkim government said not a single case has been detected so far in the state.
The highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 1,018, followed by Tamil Nadu at 690 and Delhi with 576 cases.
Telangana has reported 364 COVID-19 cases followed by Kerala at 336. Rajasthan has 328 cases, Uttar Pradesh has 326 and Andhra Pradesh reported 305 coronavirus cases. The novel coronavirus cases have risen to 229 in Madhya Pradesh, 175 in Karnataka and 165 in Gujarat.
Haryana has 147 cases, Jammu and Kashmir has 116, West Bengal has 99 and Punjab has 91 positive patients so far. Odisha has reported 42 coronavirus cases.
Sixteen deaths were reported from Maharashtra, two each from Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana and Tamil Nadu and one from Andhra Pradesh.
In total, Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths at 64, followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh at 13 each and Delhi at 9. Telengana, Punjab and Tamil Nadu have reported seven fatalities each.
Modi interacts with Opposition leaders, other parties
Interacting with floor leaders of Opposition and other parties via video conference, Modi said states, district administrations and experts have suggested extension of the ongoing lockdown beyond 14 April to contain the spread of the virus.
Modi told the leaders that the country is facing "serious economic challenges as a result of COVID-19, and the government is committed to overcoming them."
After the meeting, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said around 80 percent of political parties suggested extension of the lockdown.
The leaders were told by the prime minister that he is receiving requests for extending the lockdown and will talk to chief ministers and experts before taking a decision in the nation's best interest, Azad said.
Modi is scheduled to interact with all chief ministers on 11 April.
Uttarakhand and Goa joined several other states to favour extending the lockdown, while Punjab Government said it will take a call on 10 April on whether to extend the ongoing curfew in the state beyond 14 April.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa told PTI that his government is in favour of lifting the lockdown in districts which have remained free of the infection, subject to approval from the Centre.
He also said that the state intends to relax liquor sales, stopped since the 21-day lockdown was imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19, after 14 April in a bid to increase state revenues.
Doctors are warriors, have to be protected: SC
Doctors and healthcare professionals are "warriors" in fight against coronavirus and have to be protected, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday even as the Centre assured that it is doing its best by providing them personal protective equipment (PPE) and other facilities.
The apex court suggested that the government should create a mechanism to solicit suggestions from people about how to go ahead on the issues related to COVID-19, including on providing treatment, regulatory mechanism for people working from home and also on lockdown.
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat, hearing through video-conferencing three petitions seeking protective kits for doctors and healthcare workers amid coronavirus pandemic, was informed by the Centre that PPE kits and other requisite things are being arranged and it is taking steps in this regard.
Analyst predicts significant economic damage
An adverse impact of the pandemic on economic activities was reported from various segments. Global financial giant Goldman Sachs said the Indian economy might see a GDP growth of just 1.5 percent in the current fiscal.
Indian Railways, which was on its way till February to not just meet but surpass its freight loading target, will end 2019-20 with 15.7 million tonnes less than the previous financial year's 1,212.56 million tonnes, official figures showed.
As business has dried up due to the pandemic with operations having been virtually shut down, earnings from freight loading have also plummeted -- from Rs 1,25,354 crore in 2018-19 to Rs 1,23,225 crore in 2019-2020 fiscal, a loss of Rs 2,129 crore.
Sizeable chunk of hydroxychloroquine bought by US came from India: Trump
A sizeable chunk of the 29 million doses of hydroxychloroquine bought by the US to combat the coronavirus pandemic is from India, President Donald Trump has said as he acknowledged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "great" when he sought his help to allow the sale of the anti-malaria drug to treat the growing number of COVID-19 patients in America.
Trump and Modi spoke over the phone last week. During the call, Trump requested Modi to lift the hold on the American order of hydroxychloroquine, of which India is the major producer.
Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.
Anticipating that it will work, given initial positive results, Trump has bought more than 29 million doses of hydroxychloroquine for potential treatment of COVID-19 patients.
"I bought millions of doses (of hydroxychloroquine). More than 29 million. I spoke to Prime Minister Modi, a lot of it (hydroxychloroquine) comes out of India. I asked him if he would release it? He was Great. He was really good," Trump told Sean Hannity of the Fox News on Monday night.
Late on Wednesday, Trump also tweeted thanking the Indian government.
"Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten!" Trump said, thanking Modi as well.
With inputs from PTI
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