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May 01, 2020 10:51 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Coronavirus India News Highlights: Total tally in Maharashtra tops 11,000; Over 7,600 cases in Mumbai alone
Highlights of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its socio-economic impact. Total confirmed cases in India have risen to 35,043.
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the 38th day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. During his interaction with chief ministers on April 27, PM Modi reportedly hinted that restrictions may continue in hotspots.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 35,043. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 1,147. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 32.5 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 2.33 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK are the most-affected countries. Catch the latest updates here:Moneycontrol Ready Reckoner
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Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | PM Modi: I welcome the announcements by the Chief of Defence Staff today. India has waged a strong fight against COVID-19 due to courageous frontline warriors who have cared and cured many. They are spectacular. India applauds them and their families.
Our Armed Forces have always kept the nation safe. Even in times of disasters, they are out there helping people. Now, our Forces are, in a unique way, saying a big thank you to our frontline COVID-19 warriors for their endeavour towards making India COVID-19 free.
Coronavirus in Rajasthan LIVE updates: 82 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Rajasthan taking the total number of cases to 2666; 62 deaths due to the virus recorded in state till date.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates: 1008 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of cases to 11,506.
Lockdown Extension LIVE updates | MHA: Sale of liquor, paan, tobacco to be allowed after ensuring minimum six-feet social distancing; not over 5 persons at one time at shop.
Consumption of liquor, paan, gutka, tobacco etc. is not allowed in public places during lockdown.
Lockdown Extension LIVE updates | MHA: Aarogya Setu app must for people living in COVID-19 containment zones
Lockdown Extension LIVE updates | Activities allowed in Red Zones:
# Industrial and construction activities in rural areas
# MNREGA works, food processing and brick kilns
# All agriculture activity permitted
# Animal husbandry fully permitted
# All health services to be fully functional
Lockdown Extension LIVE updates: Activities prohibited in Red Zones
# Plying of cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws; running of taxis and cab aggregators; intra-district and inter-district plying of buses; and, barber shops, spas and salons.
#E-Commerce activities, in the Red Zones, are permitted only in respect of essential goods
#Private offices can operate with up to 33% strength as per requirement, with the remaining persons working from home
Lockdown Extension LIVE updates: Public transport allowed in Green Zones, not in red or orange. In Green Zones, buses can operate with up to 50% seating capacity and bus depots can operate with up to 50% capacity.