COVID-19 Cases India Updates: Coronavirus cases in India now stand at 31,332.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: The number of coronavirus cases in India has now cross the 30,000-mark with over 1,000 deaths reported so far. A CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. The entire battalion of nearly 1,000 people have been quarantined.
Maharashtra, the state with the highest number of COVID-19 cases, recorded 729 new cases on Tuesday.
The government on Tuesday said plasma therapy for coronavirus is still in an experimental stage and can even prove "life threatening" for a patient, amid a surge of hope brought in by the first successful test in Delhi.
Meanwhile, Tripura has become the fifth state in the northeast to become COVID-19 free. The state had two cases - both have been cured and discharged.
Here are the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Live Updates:
Coronavirus News: Panjab University Starts Online Classes Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Panjab University has started online classes for its students amid coronavirus lockdown.
The University has also started distributing study material for the next academic session to its students through messaging platform WhatsApp.
"We have created a WhatsApp group of students and have posted all the material there. If they have any query regarding the material they are supposed to send it on a personal WhatsApp of the teacher or in the group itself," Navdeep Goel, Chairman, Panjab University Advisory Committee.
COVID-19: 11 Traders Associated With Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi Test Positive For Coronavirus
As many as 11 traders associated with Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi have tested positive for the coronavirus, informed District Magistrate (North), Deepak Shinde on Wednesday.
"The traders are not directly connected to the mandi, we are tracing the contacts of the cases," added Mr Shinde.
Meanwhile, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has said that the mandi is being disinfected and other preventive measures are also being taken.
Telangana, Chhattisgarh Among Most Successful In COVID-19 Fight: Data
The growth rate of coronavirus cases is down to under 3 per cent per day in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala and Punjab where cases are taking well over 20 days to double, data from the Union Health Ministry shows. Conversely, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Odisha are currently at a worrying stage, the data reveals.
A 3-day rolling average of COVID-19 numbers over the last 10 days shows that the number of coronavirus cases would take 70 days to double in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, compared to a national figure of 12 days. Read more
Covid, Corona And Lockdown: Newborns Around World Named After Pandemic
First there was Corona Kumar, then Covid Marie: parents have taken to naming newborns after the coronavirus, apparently unperturbed by the prospect of their children being forever associated with a deadly pandemic. Read more
COVID-19: With Widespread Testing, New Yorkers Pin Hopes On Virus Antibodies
For the first time Tuesday, hundreds of New Yorkers were able to get tested for COVID-19 without having serious symptoms or underlying health issues -- hopeful they had already contracted and beaten the potentially deadly disease.
Dozens of people wearing masks -- many young and seemingly healthy -- waited their turns at branches of the New York medical chain CityMD to find out if they had had the novel coronavirus.
For weeks, tests have been reserved for the most ill or for those most at risk of serious complications.
Coronavirus Updates: US Virus Cases Hit A Million As Germans Wear Masks In Shops
The United States reported its millionth coronavirus case as hard-hit European countries took tentative steps towards lifting lockdowns, with masks mandatory in all German shops from Wednesday.
Excitement over a move towards normality in many places was tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the pandemic.
The crisis has left tens of millions unemployed in the US, which has by far the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 fatalities -- around a third of the global death toll of 214,000, according to an AFP tally.
Coronavirus News: Australia Nets 10 Million Chinese Virus Tests Despite Diplomatic Row
An Australian mining magnate on Wednesday unveiled a deal to import 10 million coronavirus tests from China to Australia, despite a bitter diplomatic spat between the two countries.
Andrew Forrest, head of mining giant Fortescue, said he had used contacts to secure an order for the tests with Chinese genomics firm BGI Group at a significantly lower cost than from rival providers, amid fierce competition.
Coronavirus: Police Attacked In Bengal's COVID-19 Hotspot Howrah While Enforcing Lockdown
Two policemen were injured after a mob targeted police personnel who were trying to enforce social distancing in Howrah, near Kolkata. A huge police team has been sent to the area to restore order. Read more
Coronavirus Updates: Entry Into Faridabad Banned Till May 3, Some Exceptions Allowed
With a surge in COVID-19 cases, Faridabad has prohibited travel of government employees and laypersons from neighbouring states and districts. Read more
Akhilesh Yadav Questions UP Government's Handling Of Coronavirus Crisis
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP of creating hatred against Muslims over the coronavirus crisis, saying the ruling party members are following their "basic training". Read more
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP of creating hatred against Muslims over the coronavirus crisis, saying the ruling party members are following their "basic training". Read more
BRICS To Allocate $15 Billion For Rebuilding Economies Hit By COVID-19
The New Development Bank of the BRICS grouping will set aside USD 15 billion to help its members tide over the economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced after a meeting of the five-nation bloc. Read more
Coronavirus Deaths In India Cross 1,000-Mark, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours: 10 Points
1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and 31,332 cases have been reported in the country so far, according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. 73 people have died in the last 24 hours, recording the biggest jump in the number of deaths in a day. The number of cases as well as the death count have doubled in the last 10 days. Read more
1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and 31,332 cases have been reported in the country so far, according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. 73 people have died in the last 24 hours, recording the biggest jump in the number of deaths in a day. The number of cases as well as the death count have doubled in the last 10 days. Read more
Over 31 lakh coronavirus cases globally, more than 2 lakh deaths
Over 31 lakh #coronavirus cases globally, more than 2 lakh deaths pic.twitter.com/pzC4toYhJl
- NDTV (@ndtv) April 29, 2020
Coronavirus Updates: Two Hostels Of Panjab University To Be Converted Into Quarantine Centres
Panjab University will vacate two of their hostels which will be converted into quarantine centres, as per the orders of the Union Territory Administration.
"The administration asked us to vacate four hostels, currently, we are vacating two," Emanual Nahar, the Dean Students Welfare of the University told ANI on Tuesday.
The development comes as the country continues to witness an increase in coronavirus cases.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Jharkhand Police To Provide Travel Assistance To Senior Citizens Living Alone
Amid the nationwide lockdown, Jharkhand Police have decided to provide transportation facilities to senior citizens who live alone.
"The Jharkhand Police will provide transportation facilities to elderly citizens who live alone, from today (29 April)," said the state police in a release.
"The facility will be provided for travel to hospitals, the police will also deliver medical supplies if the elderly citizens are unable to procure them on their own," it added.
The number of coronavirus cases in India climbs to 31,332, death count crosses 1000
The number of #coronavirus cases in India climbs to 31,332, death count crosses 1000 pic.twitter.com/q9V9rhL4xJ
- NDTV (@ndtv) April 29, 2020
Coronavirus News: Entry Into Faridabad District Banned Till May 3; Some Exceptions Permitted
With a surge in COVID-19 cases, Faridabad has prohibited travel of government employees and laypersons from neighbouring states and districts.
In a prohibitory order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973, Faridabad District Commissioner Yash Pal said: "Travel of government employees and common people from neighbouring states and districts to Faridabad is prohibited. Doctors, paramedical staff, police and bank employees to be permitted on producing their identity cards, only till 12 pm today."
Coronavirus News: Fighter Jets Fly Over New York To Honor Health Workers Battling Virus
Beautiful day for the @BlueAngels & @AFThunderbirds flyover, saluting COVID-19 frontline worker.
- NYPD 9th Precinct (@NYPD9Pct) April 28, 2020
Great job @USNavy@usairforcepic.twitter.com/uDEYnGYV3j
Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra Government To Facilitate Return Of 1,780 Stranded Students From Kota
The State Transport Minister Anil Parab on Tuesday said that the Maharashtra government will facilitate the return of 1,780 stranded students from Kota in Rajasthan.
"1780 students from Maharashtra are stuck in Kota, Rajasthan due to lockdown for precaution against COVID-19," Mr Parab tweeted.
"As directed by Honourable CM Uddhav Thackeray, 92 buses of MSRTC fleet will leave on April 29 from Dhule to rescue the students and bring them back home," he added.
1780 students from Maharashtra are stuck in Kota, Rajasthan due to lockdown for precaution against Covid-19.
- Anil Parab (@advanilparab) April 28, 2020
As directed by Hon'ble CM Shri. @OfficeOfUt, 92 buses of MSRTC fleet will Leave on 29th April 2020 from Dhule to rescue the students & Bring them back home. pic.twitter.com/SskXmZLcPz
Coronavirus News: CRPF Battalion In Delhi Reports 46 COVID-19 Cases, 1 Jawan Dies
The CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. Around entire battalion of nearly 1,000 people have been quarantined. The 31st battalion of the CRPF in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar has seen a massive spike in the number of cases in the last couple of days. Read more
Hyderabad Cops Make 1-Year-Old's Birthday Special Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
For baby Myra, her first birthday turned out to be special which she can cherish for life with Hyderabad police wishing and joining the celebrations, in the absence of her parents, who are away in the US. Read here
For baby Myra, her first birthday turned out to be special which she can cherish for life with Hyderabad police wishing and joining the celebrations, in the absence of her parents, who are away in the US. Read here
"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19
The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.
A summary of the research was presented last week at the White House, with some scientists calling for caution until a more comprehensive report was made public. Read more
NITI Bhavan To Resume Normal Operations After 48 Hours
As per the Health Ministry's protocol, the NITI Bhavan will resume normal operations after 48 hours, NITI Aayog said on Tuesday.
"All officers of NITI Aayog are functional, available and currently working from home. As per the protocol of the Ministry of Health, the NITI Bhavan will resume normal operations after 48 hours," it said in a tweet.
A NITI Aayog employee was tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday after which its building was sealed as a precautionary measure.
"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 had tweeted.
Coronavirus - Huge Delay In Test Results Pushing COVID-19 Numbers Up: Delhi Government
A huge delay in receiving test results and large containment zones, are the reasons why COVID-19 positive cases are spiraling, the Delhi government told Union health ministry on Tuesday. The delay in test results, which sometimes stretch to 10 days or more, is the reason why containment zones cannot be narrowed down, the Delhi government said. Read more
People and vehicles queue outside Delhi's Azadpur wholesale fruit and vegetable market amid Coronavirus lockdown.
People & vehicles queue outside Delhi's Azadpur wholesale fruit & vegetable market amid #CoronaLockdown. pic.twitter.com/kXhnq8DFm4
- ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2020
On Camera, Man Tries To Revive Mother In UP Hospital. Doctors MIA
A man frantically attempts CPR on a woman who is slumped on a bed, and shouts for a doctor, in a disturbing video that has emerged from a hospital in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The 61-year-old woman, the man's mother, died in his arms on Monday morning. Read more
A man frantically attempts CPR on a woman who is slumped on a bed, and shouts for a doctor, in a disturbing video that has emerged from a hospital in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The 61-year-old woman, the man's mother, died in his arms on Monday morning. Read more
Coronavirus: Tripura Fifth State In Northeast To Become COVID-19 FreeTripura has become the fifth state in the northeast to become COVID-19 free. The state had two cases - both have been cured and discharged."
Home Ministry with states facilitates safe return of 3,800 fishermen from Gujarat to Andhra
The Union Home Ministry in coordination with the state governments on Tuesday facilitated the safe return of around 3,800 stranded fishermen from Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh.
"In coordination with the governments of AP and Gujarat, facilitated the safe return of 3,800 fishermen belonging to AP, who previously went for fishing -- for livelihood purpose, to Gir," Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy, said in a tweet.
"Gujarat government has arranged for buses to ferry them to Andhra, where they'll have a home to Stay Safe," he added.
Taking stock of the situation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken up the matter with the Gujarat government, according to the Home Ministry.
The Home Minister "discussed the issue with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to facilitate the arrangements of buses and the movement of fishermen".
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 3,548 cases of coronavirus have been reported from Gujarat with 394 cured/migrated/discharged and 162 deaths
The Union Home Ministry in coordination with the state governments on Tuesday facilitated the safe return of around 3,800 stranded fishermen from Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh.
"In coordination with the governments of AP and Gujarat, facilitated the safe return of 3,800 fishermen belonging to AP, who previously went for fishing -- for livelihood purpose, to Gir," Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy, said in a tweet.
"Gujarat government has arranged for buses to ferry them to Andhra, where they'll have a home to Stay Safe," he added.
Taking stock of the situation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken up the matter with the Gujarat government, according to the Home Ministry.
The Home Minister "discussed the issue with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to facilitate the arrangements of buses and the movement of fishermen".
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 3,548 cases of coronavirus have been reported from Gujarat with 394 cured/migrated/discharged and 162 deaths
US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000
Excitement over partial easing of lockdowns has been tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The US -- where millions of jobs have gone -- reached another grim milestone as it registered 58,365 deaths, a larger loss of life than recorded by the US military in the Vietnam War.
And the overall US case load rose to 1,010,717 in a public health disaster that could threaten President Donald Trump's re-election chances.
The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some businesses.
The US -- where millions of jobs have gone -- reached another grim milestone as it registered 58,365 deaths, a larger loss of life than recorded by the US military in the Vietnam War.
And the overall US case load rose to 1,010,717 in a public health disaster that could threaten President Donald Trump's re-election chances.
Coronavirus: Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On MigrantsBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has refused to bring back students and migrant labourers, sticking to his stand that puts lockdown rules first. While it has ensured that the COVID-19 figures in the state remain low - below 375, of whom two persons died - it has also placed the Chief Minister at the centre of a storm of criticism."
