TIMES OF INDIA

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 28, 2020, 12:48:49 IST

Coronavirus live updates: No fresh case reported in 80 districts since last 7 days, says health minister Harsh Vardhan

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, in India, Covid-19 has risen to 29,435. 934 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

12:48 (IST), Apr 28

Shops in Delhi selling electronic products have been allowed to open following govt's revised lockdown guidelines.

12:45 (IST), Apr 28

HRD Minister to interact with Education Ministers and Education Secretaries of all states through Video Conferencing today.

HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will discuss issues like handling Covid-19, mid-day meal, Samagra Shiksha, etc to ensure that students continue their studies in these times.

12:35 (IST), Apr 28

Covid-19: Signs of progress in US as deaths decrease in New York, New Jersey

A total of 337 people died of the coronavirus in New York on Monday, state governor Andrew Cuomo has said, the lowest number of fatalities in almost a month in America's Covid-19 epicentre

12:19 (IST), Apr 28

NITI Aayog building in National Capital sealed for 48 hours after a director-level officer tests positive for coronavirus: Official

12:00 (IST), Apr 28

In 47 districts, no case has been reported in last 14 days, while 39 districts have not reported a case since last 21 days. 17 districts have not reported a case for last 28 days: Health minister

11:59 (IST), Apr 28

No fresh case reported in 80 districts since last 7 days: Harsh Vardhan

11:57 (IST), Apr 28

We have also started producing ventilators in India, says health minister

11:57 (IST), Apr 28

We have now over 100 PPE manufacturers in the country: Harsh Vardhan

11:56 (IST), Apr 28

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: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health

11:55 (IST), Apr 28

Have been very proactive in our fight against Covid-19: Harsh Vardhan

11:50 (IST), Apr 28

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami holds a meeting with IAS Officers (of the 12 groups formed to coordinate Covid-19 prevention activities) to discuss the situation in the state, reports ANI.

11:44 (IST), Apr 28

66 more COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, state tally reaches 2,328.

11:38 (IST), Apr 28

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president says AFP.

11:37 (IST), Apr 28

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is interacting with the heads of Defence Public Sector Units and Ordnance Factory Board via video conferencing.

He is reviewing their recent business performance and contribution in India’s fight against Covid-19, reports ANI.

11:27 (IST), Apr 28

The total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 3108 now, of which 190 cases were reported yesterday: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain

877 patients have been cured, while 11 are on the ventilator and the death toll stands at 54, the health minister added. The doubling rate of Covid-19 in Delhi is 13 days, Satyendra Jain was quoted by ANI as saying.

11:21 (IST), Apr 28

Andhra Pradesh reported 82 more Covid cases taking the tally to 1,259. This is the highest single day spike in Covid cases in the state.

District wise figures: Kurnool – 40, Guntur -17, Krishna – 13, Kadapa -7, Nellore-3, Anantapur -1, Chittoor -1

11:19 (IST), Apr 28

Long queue of vehicles seen on Delhi-Gurugram border as Police personnel check passes of people commuting through the route, amid Coronavirus lockdown, reports ANI.

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