COVID-19 cases in US surpass 550,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States has surged past 5,54,000, as per the data from the Johns Hopkins University. COVID-19 related fatalities in the country stand at over 21,900, with 6,898 deaths in New York City alone so far. The death toll in the US has already surpassed that of Spain and Italy - two European countries severely affected by the virus.
Govt offices in Goa to resume functioning with 50 pc strength from today
The Goa government has decided to resume operations of all its departments from Monday onwards with 50 per cent strength of employees attending the office on an alternate basis. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Secretariat, on April 12, all heads of departments have been asked to ensure that employees are called to office on alternate basis, while the remaining will continue to work from home. However, exceptions can be made for absolutely essential staff who can attend on a daily basis.
159 test negative for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh, state tally at 32
The results of all 159 persons tested for COVID-19 turned out to be negative in Himachal Pradesh, according to the Health Department on April 12. Therefore, the confirmed cases in the state stood at 32 on Sunday, including 15 active, four migrated and 12 recovered cases. As of April 12, one death has been reported due to the infection so far in the state.
COVID-19 cases in Iran surpass 71,000
Iran reported 1,657 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number to 71,686 in the country, while Turkey's confirmed cases climbed to 56,956. The number of people who died from the virus in Iran has so far risen to 4,474, said Kianush Jahanpur, head of Public Relations and Information Centre of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, reported Xinhua news agency.
BMC declares Ganesh Gully in Lalbaug area as a 'containment area'
Mumbai: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared Ganesh Gully in Lalbaug area as a 'containment area'; the total number of COVID19 cases in the Maharashtra stands at 1982
Total number of cases in India rises to 9152
Total number of deaths rise to 308, 35 deaths in last 24 hours; India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 9152 (including 7987 active cases, 856 cured/discharged/migrated and 308 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4 new cases reported in Dharavi, total tally 47
Third nurse from Sushrusha Hospital in Dadar tested positive for COVID-19
Third nurse from Sushrusha Hospital in Dadar tested positive for COVID-19, she is a resident of Dharavi. The hospital has been shit down already and 27 nurses have been quarantined.
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and others to take voluntary reduction of 30% in their basic salaries
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra to take a voluntary reduction of 30% in their basic salaries from the Election Commission of India for one year to contribute to fight against COVID19.
Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra rises to 2064
82 new COVID19 cases including 59 cases in Mumbai reported in the state today; the total number of positive cases in the state is now 2064: Maharashtra Health Department
Vegetables to be sold in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi from 6am-11am & 2pm-6pm from today
Delhi: The sale of vegetables & fruits at Azadpur Mandi to be done from 6am-11am & 2pm-6pm from today. Odd-Even rule to be followed by traders according to their shed numbers to maintain social distancing.
