Coronavirus Live Updates: 71 new cases reported in Jaipur, total in Rajasthan rises to 969
The ICMR on Monday raised concern on the exponential rise of cases and said that it is critical to increase the numbers of tests conducted by laboratories.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3. In a televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in coming days to ensure that the virus does not spread to new areas.
Several states have already extended the lockdown till April 30.
The prime minister said detailed guidelines on the implementation of the new lockdown will be announced on Wednesday.
Modi said the extension of the lockdown is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Some relaxations may be allowed after April 20 in places where there is no hotspot, he said.
Earlier on Monday, the ICMR raised concern on the exponential rise of cases and said that it is critical to increase the numbers of tests conducted by laboratories.
"Positivity rate in cases is still low. Hence, it may help to use the pooled samples for screening. A pooled testing algorithm involves the PCR screening of a specimen pool comprising multiple individual patient specimens, followed by individual testing only if a pool screens positive," the advisory said.
The objective is to increase the capacity of the laboratories to screen increased numbers of samples using molecular testing for COVID-19 for the purpose of surveillance, the ICMR said.
Maharashtra is the worst-hit state in the country, followed by Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan. India's financial capital, Mumbai, has emerged as the epicentre of coronavirus spread in the country.
Here are the Live Updates:
72 new cases have been reported today in Rajasthan so far - 71 in Jaipur and 1 in Jhunjhunu. The total number of coronavirus positive cases in the state rises to 969: Rajasthan state health department.
Karnataka Update:
One more death reported, toll rises to 9
258 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed, including 9 deaths & 65 discharges
11 new positive cases have been reported from 13th April 2020, 5:00 PM to 14th April 2020, 12:00 noon
Gujarat update:
Total Cases: 617 (45 today)
Active Cases: 536
Deaths: 26
Recovered: 55 (01 today)
- 33 cases are of those who have returned from various countries
- 34 cases are of those who have returned from other states of the country
- whereas 550 cases are of local transmission
121 new COVID19 positive cases reported in the state today; the total number of positive cases in the state rise to 2,455: Maharashtra Health Department
All domestic and international scheduled Airlines operations shall remain suspended till 11.59 pm of 3rd May 2020.
Indian Railways extends suspension of its passenger services till May 3
All passenger train services on Indian Railways including Premium trains, Mail/Express trains, Passenger trains, Suburban Trains, Kolkata Metro Rail, Konkan Railway etc shall continue to remain suspended till the 2400 hrs of 3rd May: Ministry of Railways
45 new cases in Gujarat, total reaches 617
No death reported on the state since Monday evening.
Total deaths 26, 55 cured and discharged
Govt Sources on the extension of lockdown to May 3rd rather than April 30 (as recommended by states): 1st May is a public holiday, 2nd May is a Saturday and 3rd May is a Sunday
PM Modi concludes address to the nation
PM Modi seeks 'saat baaton mein saath (support in 7 steps)
7 steps
1. Take special care of the elderly, especially those who are unwell or have some medical conditions
2. Adhere to the lakshman rekha of lockdown and social distancing
4. Download Aarogya Setu mobile app to fight coronavirus
5. Help and take care of the poor
6. Show empathy towards those employed in your company, business. Do not sack them
7. Have respect for coronafighters - doctors, police and sanitation workers
While making new guidelines, we have kept in mind the interests of the poor and daily wage workers. Harvesting of Rabi crops is also underway. Central Govt and state Govts are working together to ensure that farmers face minimal problems: PM Modi
All regions will be closely and strictly monitored. Areas able to contain hotspots will be given some relief. But these will come with several conditions and if coronavirus cases emerge in these areas, then all such facilities will be withdrawn. A detailed guideline will be issued on April 15: PM Modi
Areas where there are no hotspots or there is no chance of developing coronavirus hotspots, some relaxation will be given from April 20: PM Modi
Till April 20, every village, town, district will be assessed
We need to keep strict vigil on existing hotspots and emerging hotspots: PM Modi
Nationwide lockdown over coronavirus extended till May 3: PM Modi
India imposed nationwide lockdown when we only had 550 cases. We did not wait to get the situation out of hand: PM Modi
Even when India did not have a single corona patient, India had begun screening passengers from COVID-19 affected countries. Even before COVID-19 cases touched 100, India made it compulsory for foreign returnees to remain in 14 days isolation. We imposed 21-day lockdown when we had 550 cases: PM Narendra Modi
Compared to several developed countries, India is stable and have fewer cases compared to them.
Cases in many countries have grown 25-30 times in the last few weeks. If India had not acted proactively, the scenario would have been disastrous.
We closed all malls and shopping complexes just when cases crossed 100 and when it was 500 we locked down the entire country for 21 days. We have been proactive in dealing with coronavirus: PM Modi
India did not wait to get the problem out of hand. We acted proactively: PM Modi
People have gone through hardships to save India. I know how many difficulties you faced. I respectfully bow to the people of India for their sacrifice: PM Narendra Modi
We the People of India in our Constitution is reflected in the united fight against coronavirus. This is a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar: PM
India is fighting coronavirus pandemic due to the unity and penance of the entire country. India has been able to contain coronavirus to a large extent. I pay my respect to all Indians: PM Modi
PM Modi addresses the nation
Cases in India cross 10,000; death toll reaches 339
| S. No. | Name of State / UT | Total Confirmed cases (Including 76 foreign Nationals) | Cured/Discharged/ Migrated | Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 432 | 11 | 7 |
| 2 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Assam | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Bihar | 65 | 26 | 1 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 31 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | Delhi | 1510 | 30 | 28 |
| 9 | Goa | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | Gujarat | 539 | 54 | 26 |
| 11 | Haryana | 185 | 29 | 3 |
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | 32 | 13 | 1 |
| 13 | Jammu and Kashmir | 270 | 16 | 4 |
| 14 | Jharkhand | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Karnataka | 247 | 59 | 6 |
| 16 | Kerala | 379 | 198 | 3 |
| 17 | Ladakh | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 18 | Madhya Pradesh | 604 | 44 | 43 |
| 19 | Maharashtra | 2334 | 217 | 160 |
| 20 | Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Mizoram | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Nagaland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Odisha | 54 | 12 | 1 |
| 24 | Puducherry | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Punjab | 167 | 14 | 11 |
| 26 | Rajasthan | 873 | 21 | 3 |
| 27 | Tamil Nadu | 1173 | 58 | 11 |
| 28 | Telangana | 562 | 100 | 16 |
| 29 | Tripura | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Uttarakhand | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh | 558 | 49 | 5 |
| 32 | West Bengal | 190 | 36 | 7 |
| Total number of confirmed cases in India | 10363* | 1036 | 339 | |
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's message to the nation:
कांग्रेस अध्यक्षा श्रीमती सोनिया गांधी का देश के नाम संदेश:- कोरोना संकट में डॉक्टर्स, सफाईकर्मियों, पुलिस सहित सरकारी अधिकारियों के डटे रहने से बड़ी "देशभक्ति" कोई नहीं है। हम एकता, अनुशासन और आत्मबल के भाव से कोरोना को परास्त करेंगे। धैर्य एवं संयम के लिए देशवासियों का धन्यवाद। pic.twitter.com/Sl4zkKURTv
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 14, 2020
Mumbai's Worli Koliwada has been declared a COVID19 'containment zone', the movement of people is restricted.
Maharashtra COVID-19 tally 2334, death toll 160