PM Modi to address nation at 10 am today, announcement on lockdown extension likely
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 am today, on the last day of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed with the aim to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19. The information about PM Modi's address had come from a tweet from the official handle of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO India) on Monday.
Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US, says Trump
Asserting that America is continuing to make critical progress in the war against the novel coronavirus, US President Donald Trump on Monday said the number of daily new infections remained flat nationwide over the weekend, sending clear evidence that the aggressive strategy to combat it is working. "America is continuing to make critical progress in our war against the virus. Over the weekend the number of daily new infections remained flat nationwide; hospitalizations are slowing in hotspots like New York, New Jersey, Michigan, and Louisiana," Trump told reporters during his White House press conference on coronavirus.
France coronavirus deaths near 15,000
Some 574 people have died in France from COVID-19 in 24 hours, the health ministry said on Monday, bringing the total to 14,967 since the coronavirus outbreak began. A total of 335 of the deaths occurred in hospitals, up from 315 the previous day, while 239 deaths were recorded in nursing homes.
Iran reports 1617 new COVID-19 positive cases, over 100 deaths
Iran has reported 1, 617 new cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hours taking the tally of confirmed cases to 73, 303. Meanwhile, 111 people have died in the same period resulting in the death toll at 4, 585.
Maharashtra COVID-19 tally 2334 with 352 fresh cases; death toll 160
The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra on Monday crossed the 2000-mark, with 352 more people, including 242 from Mumbai, testing positive for the novel coronavirus infection, a Health department official said.
While the number of total cases has gone up to 2334, the COVID-19 death toll increased to 160 with 11 more people succumbing to the infection on Monday. Notably, Maharashtra had crossed the 1000-mark of COVID-19 cases on April 7. The country's financial capital now alone accounts for 1540 COVID-19 cases and 101 deaths, he said. Across the state, a total of 229 people have so far been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the viral infection.
Total number of cases in India rises to 10,363
India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 10,363 (including 8988 active cases, 1035 cured/discharged/migrated and 339 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Mumbai's Worli Koliwada has been declared a COVID19 'containment zone'
Mumbai's Worli Koliwada has been declared a COVID19 'containment zone', the movement of people is restricted here.
PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation
People have gone through hardships to save India, says PM Modi
People have gone through hardships to save India. I know how many difficulties you faced. I respectfully bow to the people of India for their sacrifice: PM Narendra Modi
Even when India did not have a single corona patient, India had begun screening passengers from COVID19 affected countries: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India did not wait for the problem to escalate, we tried to stop it by taking swift decisions: PM Modi
India did not wait for the problem to escalate, rather, as soon as the problem appeared, we tried to stop it by taking swift decisions. I can't imagine what the situation would have been if such quick decisions were not taken: PM Narendra Modi
Lockdown will be extended across India till May 3: PM Narendra Modi
Till 20th April, all districts, localities, states will be closely monitored, as to how strictly they are implementing norms. States which will not let hotspots increase, they could be allowed to let some important activities resume, but with certain conditions: PM Modi
While making new guidelines, we have kept in mind the interests of the poor and daily wage workers. Harvesting of Rabi crops is also underway. Central Govt and state Govts are working together to ensure that farmers face minimal problems: PM Modi
COVID19 testing is being done in over 220 labs. According to world's experience of tackling COVID-19, 1500-1600 beds are needed when cases reach 10,000. We have over 1 lakh beds in India & over 600 hospitals for treating COVID patients. We're expanding these facilities: PM Modi
Indian Railways extends suspension of its passenger services till May 3
Indian Railways extends suspension of its passenger services till May 3: Indian Railways Officials
Total number of cases in Maharashtra rises to 2,455
Maharashtra government constitutes task force of specialist doctors, designates 6 hospitals as 'COVID-19 Critical Care Hospitals'
121 new COVID19 positive cases reported in the state today; the total number of positive cases in the state rise to 2,455: Maharashtra Health Department
Full refund for reservation made for trains cancelled till May 3 and advance bookings for further dates: Railways
IPL likely to be postponed
As the lockdown has been extended till May 3 by the government, we will postpone the Indian Premier League for the time being: BCCI Sources
47 'Red Zones' in Delhi now, says state Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said that there are 47 'Red Zones' in Delhi now. "We've made the criteria more stringent now. Earlier an area used to be declared a 'Red Zone' if 10 or more positive cases were found there. Now, if 3 cases are found in an area it'll be declared a 'Red Zone' & contained," he says.
"An area where 1 or 2 positive cases are found is considered an 'Orange Zone'. It is monitored & declared a 'Red Zone' if more cases are found there," Jain added.
Speaking about testing kits, Jain said, "We haven't received the rapid testing kits yet. There is a great need for them. The central govt is about to receive the kits which have been imported, then we will get too. We will start working with it, the day we receive it."
