Coronavirus India Updates: Total Covid Cases At 46,433; More Than 1,500 Dead
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in India climbed beyond 46,000 on Tuesday morning after the largest one-day spike in cases, as restrictions eased in some areas of the country.
The country reported 3,900 new cases in the 24 hours leading to the Health Ministry’s 8 a.m. update, taking the total tally to 46,433. This includes 12,727 patients who’ve been discharged and 1,568 who’ve died.
The data also shows a spike in the number of deaths reported. Over the last 24 hours, 195 people have succumbed to the pneumonia-causing virus, while 1,020 people have recovered.
To be sure, the spike in new cases is likely because of increased testing. India conducted its highest number of tests so far - 84,713 tests - between 9 a.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research. Total tests done so far are at 11,91,946.
Global Update:
Global deaths from the pandemic topped 250,000. Signs of optimism emerged in the U.S. as New York reported the fewest new infections since mid-March and California took steps toward reopening. Scientists created a monoclonal antibody that can defeat the new coronavirus in the lab, an early but promising step. U.S. researchers will track thousands of children to determine how they’re affected by the pathogen.
The worst-hit countries in Europe moved to ease curbs as cases slowed. Italy began to reopen its economy after two months, but the premier was criticized for being too cautious, and Spain started to relax its lockdown regime after weeks of confinement.
Koyambedu Market Emerges As Tamil Nadu's New Hotspot
Koyambedu market for vegetables, fruits and flowers, one of the largest in the country that used to teem with thousands of people every day here, has emerged as the latest hotspot for Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu.
The development has prompted authorities to shift the market -spread over 295 acres with over 3,000 outlets of which only about 200 of them are presently functional- to suburban Tirumazhisai from Thursday.
Of the 527 positive cases on Monday, a "large number are linked to the Koyambedu market," a bulletin said while rough estimates provided by officials here and in districts pegged at least 450 cases to have a link to the market place.
In Chennai alone, at least 215 of the 266 new cases were linked to the Koyambedu market.
Probe Into Covid-19 Infection In CRPF Unit To Complete Soon
An inquiry launched to probe the "serious" case of 137 Covid-19 infections, and a death, in a single CRPF battalion will be completed soon, officials said on Tuesday, even as the force is undertaking new measures to combat the outbreak.
They said the probe is being monitored by CRPF chief AP Maheshwari and it will be taken to its "logical end at the earliest."
"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while rendering other security related tasks," a senior officer said.
There are 137 positive cases in this unit till now and six more results are awaited, he said. Overall, the force has 146 confirmed cases, with two recoveries.
Source: PTI
State-Wise Breakup
Eleven states now have more than 1,000 coronavirus cases, with West Bengal - reporting 1,259 cases - being the latest one to join the club. Maharshtra is nearing the 15,000-mark.
India Tests Nearly 85,000 People In A Day
Swabbing more people than ever in a day, India tested 84,713 people in the 24 hours preceding the Indian Council of Medical Research’s 9 a.m. update.
This takes the total number of tests done so far to 11,91,946.
To put things into better perspective, 7 percent of all testing done in India so far happened int he last 24 hours.
The government is close to testing 1 lakh people a day - a goal it announced on April 6, when its daily testing numbers were around 18,000.
India Adds Nearly 4,000 Cases In Last 24 Hours
India reported 3,900 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hours preceding the Health Ministry’s update at 8 a.m. today morning. This is the largest spike of fresh cases seen so far, and takes the tally of total confirmed cases to 46,433.
- Active cases: 32138
- Cured/discharged/migrated: 12727
- Deaths: 1568
It also reported the largest spike in deaths, with 195 people succumbing to the illness in the last 24 hours. 1,020 people recovered in the same time period.