Coronavirus In India LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Hold Video Conference With CMs On Monday To Discuss Way Out Of Lockdown
Coronavirus In India LIVE Updates:: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation via his radio broadcast programme 'Mann Ki Baat', which was the second radio address by the PM after the nationwide lockdown. PM Modi hailed contribution of state governments in fight against Covid-19 pandemic and said they have played a very active role. Hailing the contribution of corona warriors, PM said that the fight against Covid-19 in India is truly people-driven. PM Modi also exhorted people to stop spitting in public places, says it will increase basic hygiene and strengthen fight against Covid-19.
Total number of novel coronavirus cases in India crossed the 26000 mark on Sunday with nearly 2000 fresh Covid-19 cases reported from across the country in a span of 24 hours, so far it has killed more than 800 people in India.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the Centre's guidelines on the opening of standalone shops are being implemented in the national capital and that no shops will remain open in containment zones.
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Coronavirus in Delhi Update-
A 49-year-old man who was administered convalescent plasma therapy at a private hospital in Delhi has fully recovered and was discharged on Sunday.
Speaking on the success of the first case administered under Plasma Therapy, doctor Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director of Max Healthcare and Senior Director of the Institute of Internal Medicine said,'We are delighted that the therapy worked well in his case, opening a new treatment opportunity during these challenging times.'
He however added,'But, it is important that we also understand that Plasma Therapy is no magic bullet. We cannot attribute 100 per cent recovery to Plasma Therapy only, as there are multiple factors which carved his path to recovery.'
A 49-year-old man who was administered convalescent plasma therapy at a private hospital in Delhi has fully recovered and was discharged on Sunday.
Speaking on the success of the first case administered under Plasma Therapy, doctor Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director of Max Healthcare and Senior Director of the Institute of Internal Medicine said,'We are delighted that the therapy worked well in his case, opening a new treatment opportunity during these challenging times.'
He however added,'But, it is important that we also understand that Plasma Therapy is no magic bullet. We cannot attribute 100 per cent recovery to Plasma Therapy only, as there are multiple factors which carved his path to recovery.'
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Update-
1,843 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported till date in UP, of which 289 cases have been cured/discharged. Total 29 deaths reported till now: Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad
1,843 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported till date in UP, of which 289 cases have been cured/discharged. Total 29 deaths reported till now: Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad
Kanika, the first Bollywood personality to test positive for coronavirus on March 20, told PTI there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" regarding her travel timeline and battle with the disease.
'Some of these seem to be fuelled even more because I have chosen to be silent till now. I stayed quiet not because I am wrong but in-fact being fully aware that there have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information. I was giving time for the truth to prevail and for people to reach their own realisation,' she said.
Kanika said there were a certain facts about her case which she wanted to clarify, starting with how every person that she came in contact with, be it in the UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has 'shown no symptoms of COVID-19, in-fact all those tested have been negative'.
'I travelled from the UK to Mumbai on March 10 and was duly screened at the international airport. There was no advisory on that day (UK travel advisory was released on 18 March) that stated that I needed to quarantine myself. I showed no ill health so did not quarantine myself.'
'On March 20 when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after there negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days.
'I want to especially thank the doctors and nurses who have so graciously taken care of me during a very emotionally testing time. I hope that all can deal with this matter with honesty and sensitivity,' Kanika Kapoor added.
'Some of these seem to be fuelled even more because I have chosen to be silent till now. I stayed quiet not because I am wrong but in-fact being fully aware that there have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information. I was giving time for the truth to prevail and for people to reach their own realisation,' she said.
Kanika said there were a certain facts about her case which she wanted to clarify, starting with how every person that she came in contact with, be it in the UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has 'shown no symptoms of COVID-19, in-fact all those tested have been negative'.
'I travelled from the UK to Mumbai on March 10 and was duly screened at the international airport. There was no advisory on that day (UK travel advisory was released on 18 March) that stated that I needed to quarantine myself. I showed no ill health so did not quarantine myself.'
'On March 20 when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after there negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days.
'I want to especially thank the doctors and nurses who have so graciously taken care of me during a very emotionally testing time. I hope that all can deal with this matter with honesty and sensitivity,' Kanika Kapoor added.
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Update-
81 new positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state rises to 1097, including 31 deaths and 231 discharged. Active cases in the state rise to 835: State Command Control Room, Andhra Pradesh
81 new positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state rises to 1097, including 31 deaths and 231 discharged. Active cases in the state rise to 835: State Command Control Room, Andhra Pradesh
In his third video conference with chief ministers after COVID-19 outbreak in India, PM Modi will interact with chief ministers via video conference on Monday morning on the way ahead in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Despite Maharashtra being worst hit by COVID-19, there is no coordination among ruling alliance partners and govt depts: Devendra Fadnavis.
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Preeti Sudan, Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gets 3 months extension in service beyond date of her superannuation: Government of India
PM Needs To Act Fast & Clear The Bottleneck To Increase Testing: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress leader has been continuously attacking the Centre over the Coronavirus pandemic status. Gandhi has raised questions like why the prices of petrol and diesel haven’t been lessened even after a slump in global oil prices...
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CBSE Chairperson Anita Karwal appointed as Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development : Government of India
PM needs to act fast, says Rahul Gandhi
Experts agree that mass random testing is the key to beating Corona. In India, a bottle neck is stopping us from scaling testing from the current 40,000 per day to 1 lakh tests a day, for which test kits are already in stock.
PM needs to act fast & clear the bottleneck.
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Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi lead coronavirus figures
Maharashtra’s total coronavirus cases escalated to 7628 on Sunday, with 1076 recovered patients. The number of those dead has reached 323. In Delhi, total Covid-19 patients as per Union Health Ministry has jumped to2625. While in Gujarat, which is the second worst-hit state of the country, the figure surpassed 3000 mark to reach 3071 total cases. It has recorded 133 deaths so far.
Maharashtra’s total coronavirus cases escalated to 7628 on Sunday, with 1076 recovered patients. The number of those dead has reached 323. In Delhi, total Covid-19 patients as per Union Health Ministry has jumped to2625. While in Gujarat, which is the second worst-hit state of the country, the figure surpassed 3000 mark to reach 3071 total cases. It has recorded 133 deaths so far.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says step will be taken to send migrant workers , talks going on with Centre, other states
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that steps will be taken to take the migrant workers from Maharashtra to their respective states and for this a coordinated effort will be sought from other state governments as well.
I assure the migrant labourers that I am talking to the centre and whatever is possible will be done soon. One thing is sure that trains are not starting because we don't want a crowd, otherwise, lockdown will be needed to be further extended
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that steps will be taken to take the migrant workers from Maharashtra to their respective states and for this a coordinated effort will be sought from other state governments as well.
I assure the migrant labourers that I am talking to the centre and whatever is possible will be done soon. One thing is sure that trains are not starting because we don't want a crowd, otherwise, lockdown will be needed to be further extended
Maharashtra Coronavirus Update: CM Uddhav Thackeray Thanks Corona Warriors
Today is Akshaya Tritiya but there's no celebration, I'm thankful for that. I want to appeal that it's Ramzan but don't go out to pray. Everyone's asking where's God. God is in everyone who's serving us in these hard times -Police, Doctors, cleanliness workers & others: Maharashtra CM
Today is Akshaya Tritiya but there's no celebration, I'm thankful for that. I want to appeal that it's Ramzan but don't go out to pray. Everyone's asking where's God. God is in everyone who's serving us in these hard times -Police, Doctors, cleanliness workers & others: Maharashtra CM
Some pollution hotspots in Mumbai and Delhi have turned into green zones recording minimal or no pollution during lockdown: System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research
Uttarakhand: The portals of Gangotri temple in Uttarkashi district were opened today at 12:35 PM. No devotees or pilgrims were present at the time, in the light of #COVID19 pandemic.
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Stay indoors and celebrate Ramzan: PM Modi
Lockdown may be extended in COVID-19-hit urban areas of Maharashtra
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The Maharashtra government may extend the lockdown in the coronavirus-hit urban areas of the state after May 3, an official said on Sunday. The state government is closely monitoring the situation in areas outside the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Amravati, a senior state official said.
"It is the cities where most of the COVID-19 cases are concentrated. If the state has to relax its current stringent lockdown measures, it would be in rural and least affected areas of the state. However, we are looking at the scenario as rural and urban areas are connected," he said.
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The Maharashtra government may extend the lockdown in the coronavirus-hit urban areas of the state after May 3, an official said on Sunday. The state government is closely monitoring the situation in areas outside the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Amravati, a senior state official said.
"It is the cities where most of the COVID-19 cases are concentrated. If the state has to relax its current stringent lockdown measures, it would be in rural and least affected areas of the state. However, we are looking at the scenario as rural and urban areas are connected," he said.
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Corona Update : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds a meeting with chairpersons of 11 committees of the State to combat Covid-19.
Update : The Delhi-Sonipat border has been sealed by the Sonipat District Magistrate, in view of Covid-19 situation. The borders have been sealed till 3rd May.
The 52-year-old Head Constable Sandip Surve, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today: Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police regrets to inform about the untimely demise of Head Constable Chandrakant Ganapat Pendurkar (57) from Vakola PStn, who was battling Coronavirus for the past few days.
May the departed soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family.
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Coronavirus update in Karnatana: 1 new positive case has been reported for Covid-19 in Karnataka from 25 April, 5 pm to 26 April, 12 pm. Total positive cases in the state stand at 501 which includes 18 deaths and 177 discharges, informed Health Department, Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal Division of Indian Railways has converted 74 railways coaches into isolation wards.#COVID19
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Arvind Kejriwal addresses press conference:
We are implementing Centre's guidelines on opening of neighbourhood and standalone shops during lockdown, says CM Kejriwal.
Centre decided to open certain shops, we're implementing it here too. Medical stores,grocery stores,fruits/vegetable shops,dairy will remain open. Besides this, standalone shops in residential areas,neighbourhood shops will also open. No shopping complex/market will open. He said no shops will open in containment zones.
The last week was slightly better than the week before, for the people of Delhi. There were lesser number of cases, fewer deaths and many people went home after making complete recovery.
There is a patient in LNJP hospital, he was in critical condition and doctors said he is sinking. He was administered plasma therapy and his health has improved significantly. This has encouraged us, as far as plasma therapy is concerned.
In the 7th week since the beginning of Corona pandemic, 850 cases were reported & in the 8th week - last week - 622 cases were reported. 21 people died in 7th week & 9 people died last week. In 7th week 260 people recovered&discharged, in 8th week 580 recovered&went home
We are implementing Centre's guidelines on opening of neighbourhood and standalone shops during lockdown, says CM Kejriwal.
Centre decided to open certain shops, we're implementing it here too. Medical stores,grocery stores,fruits/vegetable shops,dairy will remain open. Besides this, standalone shops in residential areas,neighbourhood shops will also open. No shopping complex/market will open. He said no shops will open in containment zones.
The last week was slightly better than the week before, for the people of Delhi. There were lesser number of cases, fewer deaths and many people went home after making complete recovery.
There is a patient in LNJP hospital, he was in critical condition and doctors said he is sinking. He was administered plasma therapy and his health has improved significantly. This has encouraged us, as far as plasma therapy is concerned.
In the 7th week since the beginning of Corona pandemic, 850 cases were reported & in the 8th week - last week - 622 cases were reported. 21 people died in 7th week & 9 people died last week. In 7th week 260 people recovered&discharged, in 8th week 580 recovered&went home
PM Modi exhorts people to stop spitting in public places, says it will increase basic hygiene and strengthen fight against COVID-19
India's decision to supply medicines to countries which needed them amid COVID-19 pandemic was guided by its ethos, says PM Modi
People are getting aware about the harmful effects of spitting in public. The time has come to end this habit now. This habit of spitting in public should be given up now, says PM Modi.
Due to COVID19, masks are becoming a part of our lives. It doesn't mean that all those wearing are sick. Masks will become a symbol of a civilised society. If you want to protect yourselves and others from the disease, the use of a mask is important, says PM Modi
PM Modi hails contribution of state govts in fight against COVID-19 pandemic, says they have played a very active role
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat : We have created a digital platform 'http://covidwarriors.gov.in'- volunteers of social orgs, civil society&local administration are connected through this platform. 1.25Cr people incl doctors, nurses, NCC cadets etc have joined this platform. You can also become a COVID warrior
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: In the middle of this pandemic, the farmers are ensuring that no one sleeps hungry in our country. Each person is fighting this war as per their capacity. Some are waiving off house rent, also some labourers who are in quarantine at a school are whitewashing the school etc
The ordinance brought recently aims to protect the doctors, medical workers and other such corona warriors, says PM Modi
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat : Be it our businesses, office culture, education, medical sector..everyone is adapting to new changes in a post-Coronavirus world. There is a strong desire to innovate in various areas.
India's fight against #coronavirus is people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen as a soldier is fighting this war: PM #Modi in ' #MannKiBaat '
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Update:Highest Number Of Fresh Cases Witnessed In India
There has been a spike of 1990 new COVID19 positive cases & 49 deaths in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 26,496 (including 19868 active cases, 5804 cured/discharged/migrated and 824 deaths)
There has been a spike of 1990 new COVID19 positive cases & 49 deaths in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 26,496 (including 19868 active cases, 5804 cured/discharged/migrated and 824 deaths)
No Evidence Proves Antibodies Can Protect From A Re-Infection: WHO
The WHO warned on Saturday that there was still no evidence that people who test positive for the new coronavirus and recover are immunised and protected against reinfection...
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Maharashtra: Govt issues preventive guidelines for essential service staff
The Maharashtra government has issued a circular stressing on the importance of social distancing, hygiene and wearing of protection gear, after some of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
The circular issued by the public health department on Saturday said some government staff involved in the maintenance of essential services in the state have tested positive for the disease. Employees should wear masks, hand gloves and if necessary, aprons, and ensure that soap, water and hand sanitisers (with at least 60 per cent alcohol) are available at workplaces, it said. "Wash your hands applying soap and with water for at least 20 seconds before beginning your daily work. Use hand gloves then. Do not touch (your) face, eyes, nose and mouth. Avoid putting hand gloves in pockets," the circular said. The objects which are touched often, like door handles and taps, should be disinfected every two-three hours with a liquid containing one per cent sodium hypochlorite, it said. There should be a distance of at least one metre between two employees at the workplace, the circular said. "Use speaker mode while using mobile phone. Avoid contact of mobile phone with face whenever possible," it said.
The Maharashtra government has issued a circular stressing on the importance of social distancing, hygiene and wearing of protection gear, after some of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
The circular issued by the public health department on Saturday said some government staff involved in the maintenance of essential services in the state have tested positive for the disease. Employees should wear masks, hand gloves and if necessary, aprons, and ensure that soap, water and hand sanitisers (with at least 60 per cent alcohol) are available at workplaces, it said. "Wash your hands applying soap and with water for at least 20 seconds before beginning your daily work. Use hand gloves then. Do not touch (your) face, eyes, nose and mouth. Avoid putting hand gloves in pockets," the circular said. The objects which are touched often, like door handles and taps, should be disinfected every two-three hours with a liquid containing one per cent sodium hypochlorite, it said. There should be a distance of at least one metre between two employees at the workplace, the circular said. "Use speaker mode while using mobile phone. Avoid contact of mobile phone with face whenever possible," it said.
BREAKING: Coronavirus death toll in India
Witnessing a rapid spurt, the total Coronavirus cases in India crossed 26,000 and reached 26496, with 5804 recovered or migrated cases, and 19868 active cases. The death toll of the country rose to 824, as per the Union Home Ministry.
Witnessing a rapid spurt, the total Coronavirus cases in India crossed 26,000 and reached 26496, with 5804 recovered or migrated cases, and 19868 active cases. The death toll of the country rose to 824, as per the Union Home Ministry.
Coronavirus: US COVID-19 Cases Top 900,000, Deaths Touch 52,000
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Coronavirus In India LIVE Updates: In his latest Mann Ki Baat address today, which was also his second such address ever since nationwide lockdown has been imposed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India’spreparedness for the Coronavirus battle. He hailed the contribution of state governments and the frontline corona warriors. However, later in the day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi promptedPrime Minister Narendra Modi to clear "bottlenecks" and ramp up coronavirus testing in the country.
In his address to the nation, PM Modi highlighted the contribution of frontline corona warriors and the state governments in the fight against Covid-19. He also exhorted people to follow hygienic norms such as wearing masks and avoiding spitting in public places. However, he alerted people against getting negligent and said that overconfidence should not prevail among people that the virus won't reach their localities.
In the holy month of Ramzan 2020, PM asked the devotees to pray for the end of the Coronavirus pandemic so that Eid can be celebrated with full fervour. Later, taking to twitter, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to act fast and clear the bottleneck that is stopping India from scaling testing from the current 40,000 per day to one lakh tests a day
The lockdown in Delhi will not be relaxed beyond what the union home ministry has suggested in its guidelines, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday and added that his government's focus is on bringing down COVID-19 infections in the city.
He appealed to those recovered from COVID-19 to come forward and donate their plasma. However, as per WHO’s recent statement, recovery fromCoronavirus is no certificate of immunity from re-infection.
WHO stated this in a new scientific paper for the next phase of Covid-19 response, as several countries issue immunity passports to the recovered patients to get back to work to support the staggering economies.
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