India had 2,088 confirmed coronavirus cases until Friday and the death toll climbed to 56 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked citizens to show their "collective resolve” in fighting the disease that has prompted his government to impose a three-week lockdown. "In that brightness, we should resolve that we are not alone. Nobody is alone," Modi said.
In a video message, Modi asked people to keep in their minds the poor, a large number of whom have been hit hard by the lockdown, and help them "walk from darkness spread by coronavirus to light and hope". The lockdown has derailed large parts of India’s economy, prompting the World Bank to approve $1-billion emergency financing for the country.
Coronavirus world update: Globally, the virus continues to wreak havoc as the figure of infected people crossed a million the highest of which were reported from the US at 244,769 cases as the death toll surpassed 53,249. Italy has 115,242 confirmed cases an 13,915 Covid-related deaths. Death toll in Spain has also crossed the 10,000-mark and the country has 112,065 positive cases.
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04:24 PM
182 labs diagnosing coronavirus samples across India: ICMR
ICMR during the daily briefing said that 182 labs are providing coronavirus diagnosis. 8,000 samples were tested on Thursday and so far 66,000 samples have been tested so far.
04:22 PM
Action against foreign attendees of Tabligh under Disaster Management Act
The MHA in its briefing said that lockdown being effectively followed across states. On incidents of attacks on health workers, MHA has written to states to ensure their safety. The ministry has also written to ensure safety and security in banks for disbursement of relief aid. 960 foreigners who attended Tabligh and are India have been blacklisted and action will be taken. The government is also tracking 360 foreign attendees who have left the country. The MHA in the briefing said that action will be taken against the Disaster Management Act and the Foreigners Act.
04:16 PM
Health Minister appeals to help health workers in their fight against coronavirus
Health Minister has appealed to not misbehave and hamper the work of coronavirus fighters. There have been several reports of attacks on health workers from several parts of the country. The Minister appealed to applaud there hard work and appreciate their dedication.
04:14 PM
Arogya Setu app downloaded 3 million times in a day
The ministry is facilitating training of health workers. The giovernment had also launched a new app Arogya Setu which will help people in risk assesment. So far the app has been downloaded 3 million times.
04:11 PM
Health Ministry briefing underway
Total 56 deaths reported, 12 were reported on Thursday. 157 patients have recovered. In the last two days 647 confirmed cases are linked to Tabligh, which have been found in 14 states including Delhi.
04:03 PM
UP Govt setup Rs 1,000 crore fund to enhance testing labs
Uttar Pradesh government on Friday setup a Rs 1,000 crore fund which will include enhancing testing lab facilities and procurement of ventilators, masks, sanitizers etc. Apart from Govt, contribution of others including industrial houses will also be sought. Efforts will be made to ensure testing facilities in all 24 Govt medical colleges.
04:01 PM
Delhi Police lodges 21 FIRs for violation of lockdown
Delhi Police has lodged 21 FIRs at different police stations across Dwarka District against the persons who violated #COVID19 home quarantine norms/conditions. The violators are being booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of Epidemic Diseases Act. In addition to Dwarka district, 12 more cases-8 South district, 2 North district and 1 each by North West & Central districts have also been registered against those found violating home quarantine rules & conditions. Hence, as of now total cases stand at 33
03:48 PM
WHO says coronavirus is spread by respiratory droplets, not through air
The virus that causes the COVID-19 disease is primarily transmitted through "respiratory droplets and close contacts", and does not seem to stay long in the air, a recent WHO publication said. Respiratory infections can be transmitted through droplets of different sizes, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Droplet transmission occurs when you have close contact (within one metre) with a person who has respiratory symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, which may spread these potentially infectious droplets, typically 5-10 microns in size, to your body. Transmission may also occur by touching surfaces or objects in the immediate environment around the infected person, state-run China Daily quoted the WHO publication as saying.
03:42 PM
Just In | RBI notifies new market hours
The unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated lockdowns, social distancing, restrictions on movement of people and non-essential activities, work from home arrangements and business continuity plans. These arrangements will become effective from April 7, 2020 (Tuesday) and continue up to April 17, 2020. All regular banking services for customers, including RTGS, NEFT, ekuber and other retail payments systems will continue to be available as per extant timings.
03:34 PM
Andhra Pradesh confirms first death due to #Coronarvirus in the state
Andhra Pradesh confirms first death due to Coronarvirus in the state. A 55-year-old man died on 30th March. He had a medical history of diabetes and heart disease. His son had gone to Delhi & returned to Vijayawada on 17th March, he too was tested positive for COVID19, ANI reported. The delay in identifying the reason for his death is due to his health record. After thorough testing, it is confirmed that he died of #Coronavirus, the agency quoted State Nodal Officer Arja Srikanth as saying.
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The delay in identifying the reason for his death is due to his health record. After thorough testing, it is confirmed that he died of #Coronavirus: Andhra Pradesh State Nodal Officer Arja Srikanth https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1246014635930681345 …
In a video message, Modi asked people to keep in their minds the poor, a large number of whom have been hit hard by the lockdown, and help them "walk from darkness spread by coronavirus to light and hope". The lockdown has derailed large parts of India’s economy, prompting the World Bank to approve $1-billion emergency financing for the country.
Coronavirus world update: Globally, the virus continues to wreak havoc as the figure of infected people crossed a million the highest of which were reported from the US at 244,769 cases as the death toll surpassed 53,249. Italy has 115,242 confirmed cases an 13,915 Covid-related deaths. Death toll in Spain has also crossed the 10,000-mark and the country has 112,065 positive cases.
ALSO READ: PM's video message and the latest on Covid-19 outbreak
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04:24 PM
182 labs diagnosing coronavirus samples across India: ICMR
ICMR during the daily briefing said that 182 labs are providing coronavirus diagnosis. 8,000 samples were tested on Thursday and so far 66,000 samples have been tested so far.
04:22 PM
Action against foreign attendees of Tabligh under Disaster Management Act
The MHA in its briefing said that lockdown being effectively followed across states. On incidents of attacks on health workers, MHA has written to states to ensure their safety. The ministry has also written to ensure safety and security in banks for disbursement of relief aid. 960 foreigners who attended Tabligh and are India have been blacklisted and action will be taken. The government is also tracking 360 foreign attendees who have left the country. The MHA in the briefing said that action will be taken against the Disaster Management Act and the Foreigners Act.
04:16 PM
Health Minister appeals to help health workers in their fight against coronavirus
Health Minister has appealed to not misbehave and hamper the work of coronavirus fighters. There have been several reports of attacks on health workers from several parts of the country. The Minister appealed to applaud there hard work and appreciate their dedication.
04:14 PM
Arogya Setu app downloaded 3 million times in a day
The ministry is facilitating training of health workers. The giovernment had also launched a new app Arogya Setu which will help people in risk assesment. So far the app has been downloaded 3 million times.
04:11 PM
Health Ministry briefing underway
Total 56 deaths reported, 12 were reported on Thursday. 157 patients have recovered. In the last two days 647 confirmed cases are linked to Tabligh, which have been found in 14 states including Delhi.
04:03 PM
UP Govt setup Rs 1,000 crore fund to enhance testing labs
Uttar Pradesh government on Friday setup a Rs 1,000 crore fund which will include enhancing testing lab facilities and procurement of ventilators, masks, sanitizers etc. Apart from Govt, contribution of others including industrial houses will also be sought. Efforts will be made to ensure testing facilities in all 24 Govt medical colleges.
04:01 PM
Delhi Police lodges 21 FIRs for violation of lockdown
Delhi Police has lodged 21 FIRs at different police stations across Dwarka District against the persons who violated #COVID19 home quarantine norms/conditions. The violators are being booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of Epidemic Diseases Act. In addition to Dwarka district, 12 more cases-8 South district, 2 North district and 1 each by North West & Central districts have also been registered against those found violating home quarantine rules & conditions. Hence, as of now total cases stand at 33
03:48 PM
WHO says coronavirus is spread by respiratory droplets, not through air
The virus that causes the COVID-19 disease is primarily transmitted through "respiratory droplets and close contacts", and does not seem to stay long in the air, a recent WHO publication said. Respiratory infections can be transmitted through droplets of different sizes, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Droplet transmission occurs when you have close contact (within one metre) with a person who has respiratory symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, which may spread these potentially infectious droplets, typically 5-10 microns in size, to your body. Transmission may also occur by touching surfaces or objects in the immediate environment around the infected person, state-run China Daily quoted the WHO publication as saying.
03:42 PM
Just In | RBI notifies new market hours
The unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated lockdowns, social distancing, restrictions on movement of people and non-essential activities, work from home arrangements and business continuity plans. These arrangements will become effective from April 7, 2020 (Tuesday) and continue up to April 17, 2020. All regular banking services for customers, including RTGS, NEFT, ekuber and other retail payments systems will continue to be available as per extant timings.
03:34 PM
Andhra Pradesh confirms first death due to #Coronarvirus in the state
Andhra Pradesh confirms first death due to Coronarvirus in the state. A 55-year-old man died on 30th March. He had a medical history of diabetes and heart disease. His son had gone to Delhi & returned to Vijayawada on 17th March, he too was tested positive for COVID19, ANI reported. The delay in identifying the reason for his death is due to his health record. After thorough testing, it is confirmed that he died of #Coronavirus, the agency quoted State Nodal Officer Arja Srikanth as saying.
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The delay in identifying the reason for his death is due to his health record. After thorough testing, it is confirmed that he died of #Coronavirus: Andhra Pradesh State Nodal Officer Arja Srikanth https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1246014635930681345 …
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