Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

NEW DELHI : As India remains in lockdown for over a month, the total number of cases reported in the country surges past the 28,000-mark according to DH's tally. The death toll stands at 934. India stares at Lockdown 3.0 in hotspots; 11 states in favour of the extension. Stay tuned for more updates.

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After nearly three weeks in an intensive care unit in Los Angeles, doctors treating 41-year-old Broadway actor Nick Cordero for COVID-19 were forced to amputate his right leg.

'We need to rise now to ensure that the economy does not fall into a slumber'
"The lockdown has had a positive effect in containing the virus. But it's imperative to also move focus on economic wellbeing. We need to rise now to ensure that the economy does not fall into a slumber that will take huge efforts to awaken. ‪The virus while controlled will be a threat till we find a vaccine. However, we need to find ways to work within a 'new normal' to bring this economy back to capacity in the shortest period of time. A depression in the economy is also a threat to this nation," said Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group.

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

World cannot afford a lost generation of youth due to COVID-19: Antonio Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the risk of radicalisation can increase during theCOVID-19pandemic as extremist groups seek to exploit the anger and despair of the young, asserting the world cannot afford a lost generation due to the global crisis.

Coronavirus: India stares at Lockdown 3.0 in hotspots; 11 states in favour
India's gruelling 40-day lockdown, which is scheduled to end on May 3, could be extended further, but the focus of Lockdown 3.0 would be on continuing curbs in hotspots and easing them in green zones.

62 deaths and 1543 new cases in last 24 hours due to #Coronavirus, the sharpest ever increase in death cases in India. https://t.co/CjUd1Vg2Zu— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2020

More than 3 million reported coronavirus cases globally: AFP tally

More than three million cases of coronavirus have been officially registered across the world, with nearly 80 percent in Europe and the United States, according to a tally by AFP at 2050 GMT Monday using official figures. At least 3,003,344 infections have been detected, including 209,388 deaths, mostly in Europe where there are 1,393,779 cases and 126,233 deaths. The United States, the country where the pandemic is progressing the most rapidly, has 980,008 cases including 55,637 deaths. The number of detected cases is believed to represent only a fraction of the true number of infections because most countries carry out only limited testing.

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

More than 3 million detected coronavirus cases globally: AFP

Delhi govt will follow Centre's guidelines on lockdown, officials say after PM Narendra Modi's conference call

The Delhi government will follow the Centre's guidelines on whether to extend the lockdown or not, officials said on Monday, after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended a meeting held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

Supreme Court staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Supreme Court staffer, working with judicial section, tests positive for COVID-19; had come in contact with two apex court registrars who have been advised self-quarantine: Source (PTI)

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

The pandemic is far from over. WHO continues to be concerned about increasing trends in Africa,Eastern Europe, Latin America&some Asian countries. As in all regions, cases&deaths are underreported in countries in these regions because of low testing capacity: Director-General,WHO (ANI)

Main highlight of PM's meet with CMs

The main highlight of the meeting (of PM with CMs) is that the COVID-19 situation varies from State to State so the States should be allowed to take a decision on the extension of lockdown: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel (ANI)

A 57-year-old man died of COVID-19 in Kalaburagi on Monday taking the fatalities due to the virus in Karnataka to 20. Read more

The main highlight of the meeting (of PM with CMs) is that the COVID-19 situation varies from State to State so the States should be allowed to take a decision on the extension of lockdown: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel (ANI)

"We can't eliminate it, so we have to live with it," says Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on coronavirus. In a televised address, asks people to take precautions to prevent the infection. (PTI)

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 886; cases climb to 28,380 in India: Union health ministry (ANI)

On one side they say lockdown should be strictly maintained on other hand they're saying to open all shops. What should we do? There is lack of clarity between what Central govt is saying and their directives: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (ANI)

1463 new cases and 60 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, said Health Ministry (ANI)

We've decided not to implement the Central guidelines on the opening of shops, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand. No shops will open in any areas of the State until May 3. However, shops that were earlier allowed to open will remain functional: CM Hemant Soren (ANI)

We should avoid spreading misinformation and panic. No community or area should be labelled for COVID-19 spread. In particular, healthcare and sanitary workers or police should not be targeted as they are there to help you: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health (ANI)

Prime Minister said that a spike in #COVID19 cases could happen in June & July, so all the activities must be done accordingly: Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo who was present along with Chhattisgarh CM in video conferencing with PM today (ANI)

Journalist tests COVID-19 positive in UP's Unnao

A woman journalist has tested positive for coronavirus here, in the second case of COVID-19 in the district, a senior official said.

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Tablighi Jamaat chief tests negative for coronavirus

Maulana Saad (Tablighi Jamaat chief) tested negative for COVID-19. He is not an absconder, nor has he been asked by Delhi Police to appear. We've not received any summons copy. We have received 3 notices till now&have responded to all 3: Fuzail Ayubi, Maulana Saad's lawyer to ANI

Plasma therapy given to COVID-19 patient in Lucknow

It is a historic moment as the first dose of plasma therapy was given to a 58-year-old COVID-19 positive patient successfully yesterday. The plasma used was donated by 3 COVID-19 recovered patients: MLB Bhatt, Vice-Chancellor, King George's Medical University (KGMU)

We have to be brave and bring reforms that touch lives of common people: PM to CMs

Masks, face covers will be part of your life: PM

Impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months, masks & face covers will be part of our life: PM Narendra Modi in his video conference meeting with Chief Ministers

Lockdown must be extended further with some relaxations: Goa CM

COVID-19 related lockdown which is scheduled to end on May 3, should be extended further, with relaxations for economic activities within the state but the borders should be sealed: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Let the lockdown be extended for one more month: Odisha CM

I've demanded that lockdown should continue otherwise we can't face these things in Odisha. Let it be one month more, then, we will see what is going on: Odisha Health Minister Naba Das who was present along with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at PM’s video conference meeting

Coronavirus: CMs bat for lockdown extension, urge PM Modi to ease restrictions gradually
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held interactions with Chief Ministers to discuss graded exit plans to lift lockdown, to containCOVID-19, after May 3, a broad consensus appeared firming up about not lifting the restrictions altogether with many states remaining wary of allowing inter-state movement from May 4. Read More

Price range for COVID-19 Rapid tests is between Rs 528-795: ICMR

Price range approved by ICMR is Rs 740-1150 for RT-PCR and Rs 528-795 for Rapid Test. No test has been procured at Rs 4500. Any Indian company wanting to supply at lower rates is welcome to contact ICMR: Indian Council of Medical Research

Govt should make public all purchases pertaining to COVID-19 made in last one month: Congress

Coronavirus India records highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours with 62 fresh fatalities

Meghalaya CM urges PM Modi for lockdown extension

At the video conference meeting with the PM and Home Minister, we have mooted to continue with the lockdown post-May 3rd with relaxation on activities in Green Zones affected districts in Meghalaya, tweets Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

COVID-19 cases in Karnataka rise to 511

Till date, 511 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed, this includes 19 deaths & 188 discharges. 8 new positive cases have been reported from 5:00 PM yesterday till 12:00 noon today: Government of Karnataka

NRIs depart for UK from Punjab
Punjab: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) depart for United Kingdom from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar. #CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/8VEjTG99uA— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2020

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CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to its list

CDC had previously listed cough, fever, and shortness of breath as symptoms of coronavirus. Now, the latest update reveals that severe chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell are also symptoms of coronavirus.

Agra reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

10 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Agra district in last 24 hours; the total number of positive cases in the district is now 381: DM Agra Prabhu N Singh

Three fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar; total reaches 277: Health dept official

COVID-19 tally shoots up to 1,177 in Andhra Pradesh in with 80 additions; Raj Bhavan has four cases: Official sources

Coronavirus patient commits suicide in Karnataka

A 50-year old coronavirus patient allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of a hospital building here on Monday, police said. The patient jumped from the trauma ward of the Victoria Hospital, a senior police official said.

Delhi CM Kejriwal attends meeting of CMs with PM Modi

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal attends video conference meeting of Chief Ministers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on COVID19 situation. pic.twitter.com/1ZwTHyruzW— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2020

13 new COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar today, taking the total number of cases to 290: Sanjay Kumar, Bihar Principal Secretary (Health).

36 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in the state; the total number of positive cases in the state rise to 2221: Rajasthan Health Department

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 27,829

India's total number of coronavirus positive cases rise to 27,892 (including 20835 active cases, 6185 cured/discharged/migrated and 872 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

First COVID-19 case reported in Jharkhand's Jamtara

First COVID-19 positive case reported in Jamtara; the total number of positive cases in the state rise to 83: Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni

Odisha reports 5 new COVID-19 cases

5 new COVID-19positive cases reported in Balasore District of the state; the total number of positive cases in the state rise to 108 (including 72 active cases, 35 recovered, 1 death): Odisha Health Department

United States of America (USA) recorded 1,330 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours as per Johns Hopkins University tally: AFP news agency

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Boris Johnson returned to his Downing Street residence

Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to his Downing Street residence on Sunday after recovering from COVID-19, ready to take the helm again with pressure growing for the government to explain how it will ease a month-old coronavirus lockdown. (Reuters)

A security guard deployed at the office of OSD to the Union health minister at AIIMS and a nurse working in Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital of the facility have tested positive for COVID-19, sources said on Sunday. (PTI)

29 healthcare workers of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Delhi tested positive for COVID-19
At least 29 healthcare workers including doctors, nurses, paramedics & other staff of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Delhi have tested positive for COVID-19. Results of 4 other cases are 'presumptive positive', as stated by a report of National Institute of Biologicals, Noida.

Seven more die of COVID-19 in Rajasthan as positive cases climb to 2,185
Seven more people succumbed to coronavirus in Rajasthan, which reported 102 fresh cases, pushing the infection count in the state to 2,185 on Sunday, an official said. With the new fatalities, the death count in the state has risen to 41. The worst-hit Jaipur district alone accounts for 21 coronavirus deaths. (PTI)

COVID19 cases rise to 322 in Punjab

COVID19 cases rise to 322 in Punjab after 13 people test positive – 12 in Jalandhar & 1 in Ludhiana

Congress member succumbed to coronavirus in Gujarat

Congress member & leader of opposition in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Badruddin Shaikh succumbed to coronavirus infection. Party's state spokesperson confirmed. Death toll in the state rises to 152.

An ill-conceived report named as ‘FORCE’ put up by a group of officers through IRS Association giving suggestions on increasing taxes & releasing the same in media through IRS Association’s twitter&website is an irresponsible act of few officers: Finance Ministry Sources (ANI)

India records highest one-day rise in coronavirus cases
As India recorded the highest one-day rise of 1,975 coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country’s fight against COVID-19 is "people-driven" and this was the only way to overcome the pandemic. Read more

Maharashtra reports 440 new cases and 19 deaths

440 new positive COVID-19 cases & 19 deaths reported in the state today, taking total number of cases to 8068 and death toll to 342, till date in the state. 112 patients discharged today, while a total of 1188 patients have been discharged till now: Maharashtra Health Department (ANI)

1975 new COVID-19 cases and47 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India: Health Ministry (ANI)

Blocking burial or cremation of people who died of 'notified disease' will attract 3-year prison term in Tamil Nadu, according to ordinance promulgated by state govt. Read more

MNCs, IT, BPO offices in Gurgaon may have to 'work from home' till July end in view of COVID-19 crisis: Senior H'yana govt official (PTI)

31 journalists have been discharged today after their second COVID-19 report came negative. All have been advised for 14 days home quarantine: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (ANI)

Assam government extends inter-district travel in the State by 3 more days to April 30, to allow two-way travel - from one destination to the other and vice-versa: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI)

69 new COVID-19 cases & 2 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of cases to 2152 & deaths to 36 in the State. 518 patients have recovered from the disease so far: Rajasthan Health Department (ANI)

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Maharashtra govt 'suppressing' enormity of COVID-19 pandemic, not testing asymptomatic cases: Former CM Devendra Fadnavis to PTI

COVID-19 situation serious in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore: MHA
The Centre on Monday said the COVID-19 situation is "especially serious" in Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata and a few other places in West Bengal, and violation of lockdown measures risk the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to WB doctor who passed away
We have lost Dr Biplab Kanti Dasgupta
Assistant Director, Health Services, West Bengal in the early hours of today.

He was Assistant Director of Health Services, Central Medical Stores.
We are deeply pained with his untimely demise. (1/2)— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 26, 2020

Former PM Manmohan Singh says there are problems with regard to inadequacy of testing facilities and without more aggressive facilities of testing, we are not going to conquer pandemic

I assure the migrant labourers that I am talking to the centre and whatever is possible will be done soon. One thing is sure that trains are not starting because we don't want a crowd, otherwise, lockdown will be needed to be further extended: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

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