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May 01, 2020 11:26 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Coronavirus India News Live Updates | Railway operates special train for migrants as pilot project, 1,200 on board
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 India LIVE Updates | Railway operates special train for migrants as pilot project
Indian Railways' has operated its first special train for interstate movement of migrants. The 24 coach train carrying migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand is a pilot project. A decision on more such special trains will be taken later: Government sources to Moneycontrol
Coronavirus India LIVE Updates | First train 1,200 carrying migrants home sets off from Telangana on May 1
First train carrying 1,200 migrants from Lingampally in Telangana to Hatia in Jharkhand started at 4:50 am on May 1, says RPF DG. The train has 24 coaches and is the only train to be deployed so far: PTI
Coronavirus Global LIVE Updates | Breaking: Important meeting on at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The Prime Minister is chairing a meeting with the Home Minister Amit Shah, Railways & Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Cabinet Secretary present.
Coronavirus Global LIVE Updates | As many as 1,014,809 people have so far recovered from COVID-19 worldwide. Following are the top 10 countries with highest number of patients recovered from COVID-19, as per data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre. (Last updated at 9 am on May 1)
US - 153,947
Germany - 123,500
Spain - 112,050
China - 78,523
Italy - 75,945
Iran - 75,103
France - 50,380
Turkey - 48,886
Brazil - 35,935
Switzerland - 23,400
Coronavirus Global LIVE Updates | Total deaths recorded worldwide till 9 am on May 1 are 233,405. Following are the top 10 countries with highest number of COVID-19 related deaths, as per data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre (Last updated at 9 am on May 1)
Italy - 27,967
United Kingdom - 26,771
Spain - 24,543
France - 24,376
Belgium - 7,594
Germany - 6,623
Iran - 6,028
Brazil - 6,006
Netherlands - 4,795
Turkey - 3,174
Coronavirus Global LIVE Updates | Following are the top 10 countries with highest number of infected as per data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre (Last updated at 9 am on May 1)
United States - 1,069,826
Spain - 213,435
Italy - 205,463
United Kingdom - 172,481
France - 167,299
Germany - 163,009
Turkey - 120,204
Russia - 106,498
Iran - 94,640
Brazil - 87,187
Coronavirus Global LIVE Updates | Confirmed cases worldwide at 3,257,520; 233,405 deaths recorded and 1,014,809 recovered: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre