Coronavirus updates from India and the world: Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 49,391
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Coronavirus updates from India and the world: Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 49,391

A record number of new cases on Tuesday pushed the nationwide COVID-19 tally closer to the 50,000-mark and the death toll crossed 1,600 with over 200 more fatalities, even as Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said "fighting coronavirus is no rocket science" and the nation may remember the pandemic as a "blessing in disguise" if people imbibe good hygiene practices.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, May 06, 2020, 03:30 PM IST
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06 May 2020 08:00 AM IST

PM Modi, Portuguese counterpart agree to work together during COVID-19 crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday had an "extensive" discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic with his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa during which the two leaders agreed to continue to support each other especially in ensuring supplies of the medical products during the crisis.

06 May 2020 08:00 AM IST

Non-essential activities banned in parts of Odisha from 7pm to 7am till May 17

The movement of all non-essential activities in the jurisdiction of the Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack will remain strictly prohibited from 7 pm to 7 am till May 17, said Dr Sudhanshu Sarangi, Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar. "Movement for all non-essential activities in the jurisdiction of the Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack shall remain strictly prohibited between 7 pm to 7 am till May 17," said Sarangi.

06 May 2020 08:00 AM IST

United States coronavirus deaths rise by 2,333 in 24 hours: AFP news agency quoting Johns Hopkins tracker

06 May 2020 08:36 AM IST

One new COVID19 positive case, 1 death reported in Odisha

One new COVID19 positive case & 1 death reported in Odisha today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now at 177, of which 115 are active cases while 60 patients have recovered. Death toll is at 2: State Health Department

06 May 2020 09:23 AM IST

Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 49,391

Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 49,391 including 33,514 active cases, 1694 deaths, 14,182 cured/discharged and 1 migrated: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

06 May 2020 03:30 PM IST

After following all protocols Border Security Force headquarters in Delhi has been made functional today. While performing operational and essential duties, 85 more personnel have tested positive for COVID19: Border Security Force (BSF)

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