COVID-19 Cases India Updates: Coronavirus cases in India now stand at 29,435
Coronavirus India Live Updates: China is "deeply concerned" over India's decision to stop using the COVID-19 rapid antibody test kits made by two Chinese companies, the country said today, adding that it hopes India will resolve the issue "reasonably". The government on Monday had said not a single rupee will be lost to Chinese firms who provided faulty COVID-19 test kits to India as the orders have been cancelled and the payments not made.
The NITI Aayog building in Delhi has been sealed for 48 hours after a director-level officer tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said today. "A director-level officer working at NITI Bhawan has been tested positive for COVID-19. Today at 9 am, he got his report, and then he informed authorities," Alok Kumar adviser at NITI Aayog told PTI. He further said that those who came in contact with the person have been asked to go on self-quarantine. "We are following necessary protocol and the health ministry has been informed and all the due processes will be followed. So, we are closed for 48 hours," Alok Kumar added.
India recorded 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 62 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness - the biggest single-day spike - taking the total to 29,435 COVID-19 cases so far, including 934 deaths. Nearly 80 per cent of the deaths in the country have been reported from five states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. These states have so far reported 741 of the country's 934 deaths.
Here are the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Live Updates:
Air Force airlifts consignment of medical supplies from Delhi to Jammu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday airlifted 1.5 tonnes of medical supplies from New Delhi to Jammu amid the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, officials said.
The consignment was handed over to the National Health Mission (NHM) at the Jammu airport and was subsequently transported to its godown in an ambulance, the officials said.
CRPF official dies of coronavirus in Delhi
A 55-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died today due to coronavirus in Delhi, officials said. The assistant sub-inspector rank official was admitted to the Safdarjung hospital a few days back after being detected positive for the virus.
"He was posted with the 31st battalion of the force based in Delhi," a senior official said.
Migrants protest, vandalise property in Gujarat's Surat
Hundreds of migrant workers came out on roads and vandalised the office of an under-construction building and some vehicles in Gujarat's Surat district today while demanding that they be sent back to their native places, the police said.
The workers were earlier hired by contractors engaged in the construction of the Diamond Bourse Complex in Khajod area of Surat.
937 people killed due to coronavirus in India: Health Ministry
Death count due to COVID-19 rises to 937 in India, cases climb to 29,974, says Health Ministry.
1,594 new cases and 51 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Haryana borders with Delhi sealed: Minister
Haryana's borders with Delhi sealed, essential services allowed but stricter restrictions on those coming in, Haryana minister Anil Vij says.
The state will be in a comfortable position as far as COVID-19 is concerned if borders stay sealed for 15-20 days.
Health & Family Welfare Ministry has issued guidelines for home isolation of people who either have very mild #COVID19 symptoms or are in the pre-symptomatic phase. Such patients with requisite self-isolation facility at their residence will now have the option for home isolation pic.twitter.com/k4cLVidl0e
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
Singapore says its COVID-19 cases may be higher than official tallies
Singapore said that the number of migrant workers infected with coronavirus in the city-state may be higher than official tallies as symptomatic patients had been isolated in dormitories with mass outbreaks before testing.
The nation of 5.7 million people has nearly 15,000 confirmed coronavirus infections, one of the highest in Asia, largely due to infections in cramped bunk-bed accommodation housing more than 300,000 mostly South Asian workers.
Two cops among 3 new COVID-19 cases in Chennai
Two Chennai police officials and a flower vendor at the Koyambedu market in the city have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.
Authorities have taken up disinfection work and testing of those associated with the trio who become the latest COVID-19 patients, taking the total in the state to 1,940, they said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed contribution of Defence Public Sector Undertaking Units (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to fight #COVID19 and their operational plans through video conferencing in Delhi: Defence Ministry pic.twitter.com/SyjwF0Zh47
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
1,543 new cases in last 24 hours in India: Health Ministry
About 1,543 new cases have been reported in last 24 hours, taking the total to 29,435 in India, the health ministry says. About 684 patients have been cured in the last 24 hours and overall, more than 6,000 patients have been cured.
"Before lockdown, the doubling rate was around 3.5 day... Today, that has increased to over 10.5 days. This shows that containment strategies have worked to an extent," the health ministry adds.
No cure or proven therapy for COVID-19: Health Ministry
Plasma therapy isn't a proven therapy. It's still in experimental stage, right now even ICMR is doing it as an experiment to identify & do additional understanding of this therapy. Till it is approved no one should use it, it'll be harmful to patient & illegal: Lav Aggarwal, MHA pic.twitter.com/mRfqrvP7zU
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
Asian Development Bank approves $1.5 billion loan to India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $1.5 billion loan to India to help fund its response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, including support for immediate priorities such as disease containment and prevention, as well as social protection for the poor and economically vulnerable sections of the society.
Worldwide Coronavirus Deaths Cross 2,10,000: ReportA total of 210,930 deaths have been recorded among 3,027,853 cases since the outbreak began in China late last year. About 85 percent of the deaths are in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources.
Europe, the hardest-hit continent, registered 126,793 fatalities from 1,404,171 infections, while the United States was the country with the most deaths -- 56,253.
EPFO has settled 12.91 lakh claims: Labour Ministry
Keeping up the momentum speedier EPF disbursal during lockdown, Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under Union Ministry of Labour and Employment, has settled a total of 12.91 lakh claims, including 7.40 lakh COVID-19 claims under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package.
This involves disbursal of a total amount of Rs 4,684.52 crore which includes Rs 2,367.65 crore COVID claims under PMGKY package.
Mantralaya building in Mumbai to be shut for sanitization
After two coronavirus positive patients were found in Mantralaya building in Mumbai yesterday, offices in the main building and annexe building will remain shut for two days for sanitization purpose. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will carry out sanitization work.
PM Modi speaks to Indonesia President on coronavirus
Discussed COVID-19 pandemic with good friend President @Jokowi. As close maritime neighbours and Compreshensive Strategic Partners, close cooperation between India and Indonesia will be important to deal with the health and economic challenges posed by this crisis.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2020
Jagan Mohan Reddy's government responsible for COVID-19: Chandrababu Naidu
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu today accused Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government and State Election Commission (SEC) of causing a nonstop rise in coronavirus cases in the state. In an open letter to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu appealed them to protect themselves by personally taking all possible preventive measures against the dangerous COVID threat.
China "deeply concerned" over India's move to cancel COVID-19 test kits
China is "deeply concerned" over India's decision to stop using the COVID-19 rapid antibody test kits made by two Chinese companies, the country said today, adding that it hopes India will resolve the issue "reasonably". The government on Monday had said not a single rupee will be lost to Chinese firms who provided faulty COVID-19 test kits to India as the orders have been cancelled and the payments not made. Read Here
Pope Francis today said at this time, as indications emerge for a way out of quarantine, we pray that the Lord will grant us the grace of prudence and obedience to these indications, so that the pandemic does not return.
At this time, as indications emerge for a way out of quarantine, we pray that the Lord will grant us the grace of prudence and obedience to these indications, so that the pandemic does not return. #PrayTogether
- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2020
Treat COVID-19 as an opportunity: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has asked state governments to treat the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity and prepare for the forthcoming boom in the electronics manufacturing sector. The comments of the minister came at a meeting with his state counterparts where he said that "anger against China can be used towards benefit for India's manufacturing sector".
COVID-19: Supreme Court asks Centre to ensure PPE kits are provided to health workers
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to make suggestions in the guidelines for rational use of personal protective equipment so that the PPE kits are provided to all medical professionals who are working in non-COVID treatment areas in the country. A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana, hearing the matter through video-conferencing, passed the direction after it was informed that asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are reported to be on the rise in India.
Coronavirus latest: 8 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Karnataka
8 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Karnataka taking the total number of cases to 520: Karnataka Government
8 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Karnataka from 27th April 2020, 5:00 PM to 28th April 2020, 12:00 noon, taking the total number of cases to 520: Karnataka Government pic.twitter.com/kf9nnjsXve
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
Employee working with Niti Aayog tested positive for COVID-19 today, the building is undergoing disinfection and sanitisation.
An employee working at NITI Bhavan has been detected positive with COVID-19. It was informed to the authorities at 9 am this morning. NITI Aayog is following all the due protocols necessary as per the Ministry of Health guidelines. The building has been sealed.
- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) April 28, 2020
No fresh case in 80 districts since a week: Harsh Vardhan
"No fresh case reported in 80 districts since last 7 days. In 47 districts, no case has been reported in last 14 days, while 39 districts have not reported a case since last 21 days. Seventeen districts have not reported a case for last 28 days," says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.
Watch Live!! Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for HFW, S&T, ES interacts through Video Conferencing with Autonomous Institutes & PSUs under Dept of Biotechnology https://t.co/3QM2ioNx7d
- DrHarshVardhanOffice (@DrHVoffice) April 28, 2020
Harsh Vardhan on Coronavirus pandemic
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan addresses media on coronavirus pandemic -- "For the last 14 days, our doubling rate is 8.7, while for the last 7 days, it is 10.2 days. In last 3 days, it is 10.9 days roughly."
Coronavirus: 82 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh
The rapid spread of coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh continued as 82 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the aggregate to 1,259 on Tuesday. For the fourth consecutive day, no COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the state as the toll remained at 31, a government bulletin said.
Coronavirus: Bengal students develop device to detect if person coughing has COVID-19
Two students of the Jadavpur University have developed an intelligent device which will analyse if a coughing person is a COVID-19 carrier. A teacher of Innovation Council of Jadavpur University said on Tuesday that two undergraduate students of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering have developed the device which will track a coughing person and analyse if the same person is a possible suspect of novel coronavirus.
Trump was warned about virus repeatedly in January, February: Report
US President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned about the dangers of the novel coronavirus in intelligence briefings in January and February, The Washington Post reported late Monday. The warnings -- more than a dozen included in classified briefings known as the President's Daily Brief -- came during a time the president was mostly downplaying the threat of a COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Mumbai cops over 55 told to stay home after 3 colleagues die of COVID-19
Mumbai policemen over 55 have been asked to stay home after three cops died of coronavirus in the city. Policemen over 55 will not be on duty as Mumbai fights the COVID-19 pandemic. They have been asked to stay at home until the virus was brought under control, said officials. This was decided by the Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh after three policemen lost their lives in a matter of three days. All three were 50-plus. Read Here
Coronavirus: UN Chief says as we recover, we must build a better future for all
Coronavirus has exposed the fragility of our societies to global shocks, such as disease or the climate crisis.
#COVID19 has exposed the fragility of our societies to global shocks, such as disease or the climate crisis.
- António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 28, 2020
As we recover, we must build a better future for all.
Together, we can protect our planet, improve health, reduce inequality & re-energize struggling economies.#PCD11pic.twitter.com/C8CgIvcdtG
COVID-19: Agra coronavirus cases rise
Eight new cases of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, were reported in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Coronavirus: Mohali's COVID-19 count reaches 64
One more COVID-19 case has been reported from Mohali on Tuesday, taking the total number of people infected with coronavirus in the district to 64, the district administration said. Out of 64 COVID-19 cases, 27 people have been cured. Two deaths have been reported in the district till date.
COVID-19 patients with very mild symptoms can be at home. see conditions
The Union Health Ministry has issued fresh guidelines on home isolation for coronavirus patients who have only either very mild symptoms of the infection or are "pre-symptomatic. Read Here
Coronavirus: Yogi Adityanath holds COVID-19 meeting
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chairs a meeting with 'COVID-19 management Team-11' of the state, over the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: 66 more COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan
66 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Rajasthan, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 2,328 on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: 7 more COVID-19 cases in Odisha
Seven more COVID-19 cases were reported from Odisha, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 118 on Monday, according to the state Health Department. As per the latest figure, there are 80 active COVID-19 cases including 37 cured/recovered and one death.
COVID-19 lockdown: UP government sends students stranded in Prayagraj to their homes
The Uttar Pradesh government has started sending students, who are stranded in Prayagraj due to COVID-19 lockdown, to their respective districts. The first batch of students boarded buses on late Monday night to return home.
Coronavirus: 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours
India recorded 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 62 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness - the biggest single-day spike - taking the total to 29,435 COVID-19 cases so far, including 934 deaths.
Police personnel checking passes and identity cards of people to control the movement of vehicles during coronavirus lockdown
Police personnel checking passes and identity cards of people to control the movement of vehicles during #CoronavirusLockdown; Visuals from Delhi-Gurugram border pic.twitter.com/M8P7IEHFSx
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
COVID-19 news: US doing very serious investigation against China, says Trump
The United States is doing a "very serious" investigation against China, President Donald Trump said, indicating his administration is looking at a lot more money as compensation from Beijing than euro 130 billion being sought by Germany.
COVID-19: Assam govt announces Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to journalists
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday lauded the frontline journalists who are covering COVID-19 and said that the state will give them insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh. "Frontline journalists have been bravely covering COVID-19 against all odds, risking their lives and they are our real heroes. Our government will cover each one of them with a life insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh," Mr Sonowal said.
Coronavirus update: Delhi Health Minister visits Plasma Donation Centre in Narela
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday visited the Plasma Donation Centre in Narela, where 25 people who recovered from COVID-19, donated their blood plasma.
Health and Family Welfare Ministry has issued guidelines for home isolation of people who either have very mild COVID1-9 symptoms or are in the pre-symptomatic phase. Such patients with requisite self-isolation facility at their residence will now have the option for home isolation
Health & Family Welfare Ministry has issued guidelines for home isolation of people who either have very mild #COVID19 symptoms or are in the pre-symptomatic phase. Such patients with requisite self-isolation facility at their residence will now have the option for home isolation pic.twitter.com/c7KdGyabWP
- ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2020
Delhi government on Monday lifted the bar on veterinarians, plumbers and electricians after reviewing coronavirus situation
Delhi Government yesterday lifted the bar on veterinarians, plumbers,& electricians after reviewing #COVID19 situation in the national capital. In the order, Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) also allowed inter-state travel of health workers, lab technicians & scientists. pic.twi > tter.com/4wlyzF6Mus
- ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020
US records 1,303 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Report
The United States recorded 1,303 more novel coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, according to figures reported late Monday by the Johns Hopkins University, with confirmed US cases nearing one million. The country now has an overall death toll of 56,144, with 987,022 infections, according to a tally by the Baltimore-based institution at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Tuesday).
Coronavirus Lockdowns Begin To Ease, Cases Top 3 MillionThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide soared past three million on Monday as several European nations and a handful of US states began taking steps to reopen their shuttered economies."
Coronavirus: COVID-19 Vaccine Likely By September, Says Indian Firm Partnering OxfordA vaccine for coronavirus may be available in the market as early as the end of September, the chief of the world's largest vaccine maker has told NDTV."
After COVID-19 recovery, Delhi-based doctor donates plasma; urges survivors as well
A Delhi-based doctor, who is working at one of the government hospitals in the national capital, has donated his plasma after recovering from COVID-19 and has urged other coronavirus survivors to do the same.
Dr Ahmad was asymptomatic and was admitted for three days at Safdarjung Hospital. Later, he was discharged after his two consecutive tests came out negative. He has also completed his 14-day quarantine period and returned to duty on April 20.
"I have recovered from COVID-19. Recently, I have donated my plasma for convalescent plasma therapy. As you all know, the first patient who was given this therapy has recovered successfully. The results of this plasma therapy are very promising. So, I would like to urge each one of the survivors or the people who have recovered from COVID-19 to please come forward and donate your plasma," Dr Ahmad told ANI.
"There is nothing which should be stopping you from donating your plasma," he said.
The doctor explained that plasma donation is a 30-minute procedure, done under the supervision of well-trained doctors and there are no side effects of it.
"This is the least what you could do for the society at present and you all should come forward and donate your plasma," he said.
A Delhi-based doctor, who is working at one of the government hospitals in the national capital, has donated his plasma after recovering from COVID-19 and has urged other coronavirus survivors to do the same.
Dr Ahmad was asymptomatic and was admitted for three days at Safdarjung Hospital. Later, he was discharged after his two consecutive tests came out negative. He has also completed his 14-day quarantine period and returned to duty on April 20.
"I have recovered from COVID-19. Recently, I have donated my plasma for convalescent plasma therapy. As you all know, the first patient who was given this therapy has recovered successfully. The results of this plasma therapy are very promising. So, I would like to urge each one of the survivors or the people who have recovered from COVID-19 to please come forward and donate your plasma," Dr Ahmad told ANI.
"There is nothing which should be stopping you from donating your plasma," he said.
The doctor explained that plasma donation is a 30-minute procedure, done under the supervision of well-trained doctors and there are no side effects of it.
"This is the least what you could do for the society at present and you all should come forward and donate your plasma," he said.
Coronavirus News: NCC cadets should be deployed at quarantine centres: Yogi Adityanath
The chief minister further said the health and medical education departments will be required to ensure all precautions in order to guard against any type of medical infection.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said trained NCC cadets should be deployed at quarantine centres.
Addressing a review meeting of senior office at his official residence, Yogi Adityanath said, "All migrant labourers coming from other states should be medically examined before being sent in a quarantine. Trained cadets of the NCC should be deployed at quarantine centres."
Yogi Adityanath also directed officials to prepare an action plan for industrial activities after May 3, a statement issued by the UP government said, adding that an effective implementation of the lockdown will have to be ensured.
Coronavirus: 8 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha, total mounts to 111
With Koraput district reporting a coronavirus patient, COVID-19 cases have now been found in 11 out of the 30 districts of Odisha.
Eight people, including four women, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, taking the total number of cases in Odisha to 111, officials said.
While six fresh cases were reported from Balasore, one each was detected from Jajpur and Koraput districts, they said.
The patient from Koraput is a 22-year-old male health worker from Dasmantpur block, the first COVID-19 case reported from the tribal-dominated district as well as south Odisha.
The male staff nurse in a government facility is the state's first health worker to get infected with the deadly virus, the officials said, adding that he was asymptomatic.
The Koraput patient, who had returned from Kolkata on April 14 to join duty, was put under quarantine in view of his travel history, and had not joined work.
Following the COVID-19 test, he was diagnosed with the disease, the officials said.
Coronavirus - Passes Must For Gurgaon, Faridabad, Says Haryana, Blaming Delhi For COVID-19 SpreadHaryana will tighten its borders with Delhi, clamping down on travel to its satellite cities of Gurgaon and Faridabad, after a number of recent coronavirus cases were traced to the national capital, authorities said. At least two other borders - Sonipat and Jhajjar - were sealed earlier amid the COVID-19 outbreak."
