COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases

COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases

 COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases

Odisha : Odisha today became the first state in the country to extend the 21-day lockdown due to coronavirus till April 30, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urging the Centre to follow suit. In a video message, Patnaik thanked the people of the state for their cooperation and said he knew it “involves a lot of sacrifice, hardship and uncertainty but this is the only way to face this crisis”. Citing the example of US, which is grappling with the pandemic, the CM said at this crucial juncture, “one has to decide between protecting lives of people and economic activity”.

“The State Cabinet which met today decided that saving the lives of our people is the top most priority at this juncture. Accordingly we have decided to extend the lockdown till April 30. We will recommend to government of India to extend the national lockdown up to April 30,” he said. In addition to this, we will also request the Union government not to start airline and railway services till April 30, he added.


464 Cases Against Lockdown Violators in Mumbai | A total of 464 cases have been registered under section 188 of  the IPC against violators of the coronavirus lockdown in Mumbai, Maharashtra, yesterday. A total of 3,634 cases have been registered against violators since March 20 and  2,850 people have been arrested and released on bail till yesterday, ANI reports.


COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases


Apr 9, 2020
1:06 pm (IST)

Don't Shake Hands, Ever, Says Fauci | US' top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said that Americans should never shake hands again, underlining that such a change would not only prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus but also decrease the instances of influenza dramatically in the country.

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Apr 9, 2020
1:01 pm (IST)

191 Coronavirus Cases in Karnataka | Till date 191 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Karnataka. This includes 6 deaths and 28 discharges. Ten new positive cases have been reported from April 8  from 5:00 PM  to 9th April 2020, 12:00 noon.


Apr 9, 2020
12:50 pm (IST)

Centre Approves Emergency Covid-19 Response Package | The Centre has approved the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness package aimed at boosting national and state health systems to support procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs, and strengthening of surveillance activities.


Apr 9, 2020
12:43 pm (IST)

Coronavirus in Odisha | Two more positive cases have been found in Odisha, taking the total toll to 44. Educational institutions in the same will remain closed till June 17, News18 reports.


COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases


Health Camp at Dharavi, Mumbai | A health camp recently took place at the ​Mukund Nagar slum, in Dharavi, Mumbai. Dharavi, dubbed Asia's biggest slum, has seen rising cases of coronavirus, becoming a cause of concern for many. (Image: News18)



Apr 9, 2020
12:12 pm (IST)

Scientists Question Research That Says Pangolins Are Coronavirus Host | Independent scientists questioned research that suggested that the outbreak of coronavirus disease spreading from China might have passed from bats to humans through the illegal traffic of pangolins. James Wood, head of the veterinary medicine department at Britain’s University of Cambridge, said the research was far from robust, Reuters reports. (Image: Reuters)



Apr 9, 2020
12:09 pm (IST)

Odisha Extends Lockdown | The Odisha government has extended the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus disease till April 30.


Apr 9, 2020
12:02 pm (IST)

Cats Can Catch Virus | Cats can become infected with the new coronavirus but dogs appear not to be vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday, prompting the WHO to say it will take a closer look at transmission of the virus between humans and pets. Dogs, chickens, pigs and ducks are not likely to catch the virus, however, researchers have found. (Image: Reuters)



Apr 9, 2020
11:56 am (IST)

First Doctor Death Due to Virus in India | As confirmed by the Indian Medical Association, a doctor in India has died after contracting Covid-19. Dr Shatrughan Panjwani, MBBS was a family physician who expired at 4am at Arvendo hospital in Indore. He was not involved in the treatment of coronavirus patients. (Image: News18)



Apr 9, 2020
11:46 am (IST)

Delhi's Bengali Market Sealed After Workers Were Found on Roof | Delhi’s popular haunt Bengali Market was among the 20 hotspots sealed by the administration after three people were found infected with coronavirus and 35 workers were found on the rooftop of a pastry shop. An FIR has been registered against Bengali Pastry Shop for defying the lockdown, even as the popular eatery denied any wrongdoing and clarified that it had only provided shelter to its workers who were stranded after the sudden announcement of the lockdown.

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Apr 9, 2020
11:37 am (IST)

Coronavirus Cases in Telangana, No Community Transmission | Till date there is no evidence of community transmission in Telangana, the government said in its health bulletin on Wednesday. While they did not reveal numbers related to testing samples, the government stressed attendees of the Tablighi Jamaat are being tracked and tested.

Total cases: 453
April 8 cases: 49
Discharged: 45
Deaths: 11
Active: 397​

COVID-19 updates April 9 : Karnataka reports 10 new COVID-19 infections, one death; total 191 cases


Apr 9, 2020
11:32 am (IST)

The List of Vegetable, Fruit Vendors for Noida Hotspots | For those areas in Noida, UP, which have been declared coronavirus, a list has been issued for contacting vegetable and fruit vendors amid the coronavirus lockdown. Here is the list: 



Apr 9, 2020
11:28 am (IST)

Maharashtra Coronavirus Cases, Updates | The state of Maharashtra has registered the most coronavirus cases in the country. A total of 162 new cases have been reported in the state today.


Apr 9, 2020
11:23 am (IST)
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Apr 9, 2020
11:14 am (IST)
Government Not in Favour of Restarting Railway Services | According to sources, the government is not in favour of restarting Railway services in the country, especially in the areas where migrants, poor labourers live, "as all of them could return home for a long period, and then the revival of the economy would not be possible without a workforce," News18 reports.


Apr 9, 2020
11:07 am (IST)

Coronavirus in Delhi | Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said today -- "Till now, there are 669 Covid-19 positive cases including 426 cases from Markaz, in Delhi. Rapid testing for coronavirus will be started as soon as the testing kits arrive. Testing will be first done in the hotspots in the city. 


Apr 9, 2020
11:02 am (IST)

'Thank You Coronavirus Helpers' | The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 88,000 people and infected more than 1.5 million around the world. Governments around the world are expressing their gratitude to those engaged in the frontline against the Covid-19 battle; sanitation workers, doctors, nurses, policemen, etc. 


Apr 9, 2020
10:51 am (IST)

Kerala Is Doing Good Testing | Kerala has been leading the way in the fight against coronavirus in many ways. From testing more to taking a slew of social measures, they have shown the path for other states. As of March 30, Kerala had 234 cases. They've added 111 in the next nine days. Notably, they've been testing far more than their neighbours. As of Wednesday, they had tested 11986 samples. Over 1.4 lakh people are under observation in the state.


Apr 9, 2020