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Coronavirus Updates: Mumbai case count crosses 2000-mark
17 Apr, 2020 | 08:13:31 PM IST
India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases rises to 12,759 (including 10,824 active cases, 1514 cured/discharged/migrated and 420 deaths): Health Ministry
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Wrap up: All you need to know about coronavirus outbreak
- Total number of confirmed cases in India stands at 12759, number of patients cured/discharged 1515, death toll stands at 420.
- Mumbai case count crosses 2000-mark, Total confirmed cases now 2919.
- Chandigarh admin asks Punjab, Haryana governments to run offices with minimum staff.
- 25 more COVID19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today.
- New cases in Maharashtra today has jumped to 286 Total infected people in the state is at 3202.
- 58 more COVID19 cases reported in Gujarat. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state is at 929.
- Madhya Pradesh deaths rise to 55, Indore at 39.
- France registered 753 more deaths from coronavirus infections on Thursday.
- Google launches 'YouTube Learning Destination' to help continue learning, teaching from home.
- Egypt to halt public transport on Monday to limit holiday crowd.
- New York extends shutdown order to May 15: Governor.
- New York coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations lowest in more than one week.
- Prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound suspended for Ramadan.
- Seven fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala.
- UK government extends national lockdown for at least three more weeks to curb coronavirus outbreak.
France coronavirus death toll up again but more positive signs
- France registered 753 more deaths from coronavirus infections on Thursday
- This brings the total to 17,920, the fourth-highest tally in the world,
- The number of people in hospital has declined for a second day running.
Should have a vaccine for COVID-19 by 2021, will not patent it: Serum Institute's Adar Poonawalla
When the vaccine is developed, whosoever does it will need to partner with multiple firms to manufacture it so that it is available across the world, Serum Institute India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla said.
He made the remarks during an online conference on the theme of 'Combating COVID-19: Biotech to the Rescue', organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Bennett University.
He made the remarks during an online conference on the theme of 'Combating COVID-19: Biotech to the Rescue', organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Bennett University.
Air traffic in Latin America falls 91% due to the coronavirus outbreak
Google launches 'YouTube Learning Destination' to help continue learning, teaching from home
In the company's official blog post, it mentioned that the 'YouTube Learning Destination' features content in English and Hindi, with Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi and other Indian languages are coming soon.
2 more cases have tested positive in Meghalaya. Both are family members of the first patient: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
Egypt to halt public transport on Monday to limit holiday crowds
New York extends shutdown order to May 15: Governor
New York coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations lowest in more than one week
Prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound suspended for Ramadan: Muslim clerics
Delhi Police ASI tests positive for COVID-19
- The ASI's son also tested positive.
- His wife who works as a nurse at the Lok Nayak (LNJP) hospital had a few days ago tested positive.
- The ASI, his wife and their son are admitted at the LNJP hospital, police said.
- It was suspected a few days ago that his wife was infected with the virus.
Seven fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala
UK government extends national lockdown for at least three more weeks to curb coronavirus outbreak.
Tripura has decided to give incentives to state medical personnel to encourage them for their selfless service towards the people during this Corona pandemic.
Latest from Maharashtra
- Out of the 7 deaths today, 5 were men and 2 were women.
- 4 of them aged over 60 years and 3 were from the age group of 40 to 60 years.
- 6 out of these 7 patients had high-risk co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and heart disease.
New York City to use hotel rooms as quarantines sites
New York City is getting ready to use 11,000 empty hotel rooms for coronavirus quarantines, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. Meanwhile, officials are also grappling with a projected $7.4 billion loss in tax revenue because of the crisis.
Chandigarh admin asks Punjab, Haryana governments to run offices with minimum staff
Don't panic, we will facilitate your return after lockdown: Sushil Modi tells stranded migrants
25 more COVID19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today
25 more #COVID19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state is now at 1… https://t.co/kxiSd23Fxz
— ANI (@ANI) 1587051518000New cases in Maharashtra today has jumped to 286
- 117 of those are from Mumbai.
- Total infected people in the state is at 3202.
- 7 People have died in the state today.
Out of the 700 positive cases in the state, around 645 are 'Markaz returnees' and their contacts. I appeal to all those people who have come in contact with 'Markaz returnees' to come forward voluntarily. If they don't come out by themselves then the police, health officials will have to track them & it will take time in containment of the disease.
- Telangana Min Eatela Rajendra
India gets 6,50,000 coronavirus testing kits from China; ramps up global hunt for more
58 more COVID19 cases reported in Gujarat. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state is at 929, including 73 recovered/discharged & 36 deaths related to the virus: State Health Department
We've got some COVID19 cases who are below 11 yrs of age. That's a new trend, new disease new infection, we're still trying to understand nature of infection. Line of treatment/protocol remains same. We're following the advice by ICMR: Special Chief Secy (Health), Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh deaths rise to 55, Indore at 39:
65 patients are serious in condition in Indore
Kerala again reports more recoveries than positive cases:
7 new cases tested positive while 27 who were infected tested negative.
Maharashtra may let industry operate in some parts from April 20: Desai
In an official statement, Desai, who is the state Industries Minister said, "In the areas where no COVID-19 cases have been found, the industrial activities are likely to resume from April 20 onwards."
"We will give the permissions within the framework set by the union government," he said.
"We will give the permissions within the framework set by the union government," he said.
Telangana reported 50 new Covid positive cases on Thursday, taking the total to 700.
4 new COVID-19 cases in Bihar in last 24 hours, count hits 74
- This takes the total number of cases to 74 in the state.
- Out of the total new cases, two males are native of Buxar and have a travel history to Asansol in West Bengal.
- Out of the 37 discharged, 8 have been recovered in the last 24 hours and discharged.
COVID-19 pandemic will reach its peak in Madhya Pradesh in May: IIM study
"Our study suggests that the coronavirus pandemic might reach its peak in Madhya Pradesh in May, and to cater to patients at the time, we may need at least 12,000 to 27,000 more beds," he said.
India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low: ICMR
- The Health Ministry said the testing ratio is not low and in a country with such a huge population "not all people belong to vulnerable groups".
- For each positive case India is testing 24 people.
List of 'containment zones' in Delhi raised to 60 areas:
List of 'containment zones' in Delhi raised to 60; areas of Street no. 6, A block, Abu Fazal enclave, Shaheen Bagh… https://t.co/4wjCwxSSdv
— ANI (@ANI) 1587049092000India is supplying Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to 55 countries
This includes United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Seychelles, Oman, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Egypt, Armenia, Senegal, Algeria, Jamaica, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Netherlands, Slovenia, Uruguay, Ecuador, and others.
Cases rise to 805 in Uttar Pradesh. 74 recovered so far
Rate of doubling of number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has come down.
- Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra has sought permission from Centre for plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients: Rajesh Tope
US coronavirus death toll tops 30,000: Tracker
IT units/ startups operating from 60 STPI Centers across India have been granted waiver from paying rental for period between 01.03.2020 and 30.06.2020: Ravishankar Prasad
IT units/ startups operating from 60 STPI Centers across India have been granted waiver from paying rental for peri… https://t.co/nl2u6g0MKp
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) 158704158400062 pregnant women from Shikrapur put under institutional quarantine after they came in contact with a sonographer who has tested positive for COVID19. These women came in contact with him b/w 6-8 Apr. None of the women have any COVID19 symptoms: A Prasad, Zila Parishad CEO, Pune
IIT-Kanpur, Lucknow institute develop alternative to N95 masks
- Known as the positive pressure respirator system (PPRS), will be used to address an acute scarcity of N95 masks.
- It is a critical component of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, IIT's mechanical engineering Prof Nachiketa Tiwari said.
- He claimed that the PPRS was a safer alternative to their counterpart.
Record 22 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
- Roughly 22 million have now sought jobless benefits in the past month.
- This is easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
- It means that roughly one in seven workers have lost their jobs in that time.
Latest from West Bengal
As of today, there are 144 active #COVID19 cases (an increase of 12 from yesterday) and 10 deaths due to the corona… https://t.co/c7oMlcmccc
— ANI (@ANI) 1587046179000Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre has done the work of sequencing the whole genome of the coronavirus that led to COVID19. This will be helpful in tracking origin, drug targets, vaccine & association with virulence: Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary- Health, Gujarat
As Punjab stares at Rs. 22000 crore revenue losses in Financial Year 2020, all state Ministers decide voluntarily to donate 3 months salary to CM COVID19 Relief Fund. Chief Secretary appeals govt employees to take voluntary cuts in wages: Chief Minister's Office, Punjab
List of 27 districts with no new cases in the last 14 days:
325 districts in India have not reported any COVID19 cases. Mahe, Puducherry has not reported any fresh positive ca… https://t.co/Pj1q5wBfxb
— ANI (@ANI) 1587044524000Uttar Pradesh becomes first state to start pool testing for COVID-19 in the state
Pool testing for COVID19 has started in our state, Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to do so. Under this, 30 pools of 5 samples each were tested in Agra, all came negative: Amit Mohan Prasad, State Principal Secretary
Mumbai case count crosses 2000-mark
- 107 new persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, raising the tally to 2,043.
- During the same period, three more patients died due to the pandemic in the city, taking the toll to 116.
- The number of cured cases now stood at 202 in the city.
- 299 people admitted in hospitals due to possible COVID-19 infection.
Latest from Madhya Pradesh:
- 142 new positive COVID19 cases including 110 in Indore, 12 in Bhopal, 17 in Khandwa reported in the State today
- Total number of Coronavirus positive patients in Madhya Pradesh rises to 1120
- This includes 53 deaths and 70 discharged/cured.
Tamil Nadu reports one more COVID-19 death; CM describes virus as "disease of the rich"
- A fresh COVID-19 death was reported taking the virus toll in the state to 15.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami described coronavirus as a "disease of the rich" and a "big challenge".
- A committee under Finance Secretary S Krishnan has been formed to devise the exit strategy post May 3.
Swiss coronavirus death toll tops 1,000 as government eases curbs
- The number of people showing positive tests for the disease increased to 26,732 from 26,336.
- The government said measures to curb spread of the pandemic were working and announced its timetable for easing restrictions from April 27.
Odisha State Commission for Women issues a WhatsApp helpline number 8763543013 to address the issues related to violence against women during the lockdown period.
Two people from Assam's Morigaon test positive for COVID-19
Two persons from Morigaon have tested positive for COVID-19. Both are secondary contacts of Nizamuddin Markaz attendees, said Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Uttar Pradesh: NSA to be slapped against those attacking police, health workers
- CM Yogi Adityanath told officials that people indulging in violence should also be made to pay for the damage to property.
- Strict action under the Disaster Management Act and the Indian Penal Code should also be initiated against them, he said.
No new positive COVID19 reported in Goa; the total number of positive cases in the state is 7 including 6 cured/dischargedGoa Health Department
A 55 years old COVID19 patient passes away in Pune. The patient had comorbid conditions; the total death toll in Pune now stands to 47: Pune Health Officials
Coronavirus cases in Mumbai cross 2,000-mark as 107 more test positive
Till now, Maharashtra CM COVID19 Relief Fund has received contributions of Rs 245 Crores: Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office
KSRTC, BMTC employees to get salaries amid lockdown: Karnataka Minister
World Bank gives Malawi $37 million to help fight
"The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging both Malawi's economy and its fragile health system," Greg Toulmin, World Bank country manager for Malawi, said in a statement.
Mexico says could ease coronavirus restrictions in some parts of country if there is little or no transmissions by May 17
