Coronavirus News Live Updates: Total confirmed cases in India crosses 1000-mark, rises to 1024

COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000-mark; death toll rises to 27

The number of novel coronavirus cases crossed the 1,000-mark on Sunday after 106 fresh cases were reported in the past 24 hours across the country
The death toll rose to 27, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 901, while 95 people were either cured or discharged and one had migrated, the ministry stated.

Delhi High Court judges to donate Rs 10,000 each to PM-CARES Fund

The decision was taken by Chief Justice D N Patel and other judges of the high court, a statement issued by the Registrar General's office said.
"It is the need of the hour that this court and the courts subordinate to this court make voluntary donations in the said account (fund). It is, therefore, proposed that judges of this court donate Rs 10,000 each towards the PM-CARES Fund," the statement said.

Italy coronavirus deaths rise by 756, lifting total death toll to 10,779

The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy climbed by 756 to 10,779, the Civil Protection Agency said on Sunday, the second successive fall in the daily rate.

The number of fatalities, by far the highest of any country in the world, account for more than a third of all deaths from the infectious virus worldwide.

Italy's largest daily toll was registered on Friday, when 919 people died. There were 889 deaths on Saturday.

The total number of confirmed cases in Italy rose on Sunday to 97,689 from a previous 92,472, the lowest daily rise in new cases since Wednesday.

Of those infected nationwide, 13,030 had fully recovered on Sunday, compared to 12,384 the day before. There were 3,906 people in intensive care, up from the previous 3,856.

Lombardy, the hardest hit Italian region, reported a rise in deaths of around 416 on Sunday.

More than 662,700 people have been infected by the novel coronavirus across the world and 30,751 have died, according to a Reuters tall.

The groups have been empowered to formulate plans and to take all necessary steps for their time bound implementation.

Delhi Police chief asks his personnel to block exodus of migrant labourer

Indian envoy in UK warns against fake news circulating on evacuation flights

Coronavirus: National Skill Training Institutes to be used as quarantine centres

Congress workers distributed food packets among the needy people near Lady Hardinge Medical College today.

23 fresh coronavirus cases reported in Delhi, total rises to 72: Health Department

German minister commits suicide after 'virus crisis worries'

Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of Germany's Hesse state, has committed suicide apparently after becoming "deeply worried" over how to cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus, state premier Volker Bouffier said Sunday.
Schaefer, 54, was found dead near a railway track on Saturday. The Wiesbaden prosecution's office said they believe he died by suicide.
"We are in shock, we are in disbelief and above all we are immensely sad," Bouffier said in a recorded statement.

Fortis sets up isolation wards across all its hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients

GoM chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.

Total confirmed cases in India crosses 1000-mark, rises to 1024

Over 150 FIRs registered, 3,811 detained for violating prohibitory orders in Delhi: Police

Four fresh coronavirus cases confirmed in Bihar; count up to 15: Official

Two COVID19 patients are on ventilator, while one patient has been discharged from Ahmedabad's SVP Hospital.

- Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat

Indian Army sources: A Colonel-rank doctor has tested positive for COVID19 at Army Command Hospital in Kolkata. The officer was in New Delhi recently. The officer has been put under quarantine and all precautions are being taken for his colleagues as well.

PMO sets up high-level panels to deal with situation post lockdown; restore normalcy

UP has reported 68 COVID-19 cases, no community transmission so far: Government

Transportation of all goods, without distinction of essential and non-essential, have been allowed during lockdown.

CBSE employees contribute Rs 21 lakh to PM CARES fund

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu monitoring Covid-19 quarantines through app

China's coronavirus hit Hubei province begins domestic flights

China on Sunday resumed domestic flights in the coronavirus epicentre Hubei province, except for its capital Wuhan
Hubei's capital Wuhan, which bore the brunt of the vicious virus for over two months, would begin its air services from April 8.
China began to ease its lockdown of Hubei province, home for over 56 million people, from March 25.
This was done by resuming local transport services followed by relaxation of travel for people tested negative for coronavirus.

UK coronavirus death toll rises to 1,228 people

Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka; Tally mounts to 83. State government.

Twenty more COVID-19 cases in Kerala

This takes the total number of those undergoing treatment for the deadly infection to 181.
While Kannur reported eight cases, Kasaragod 7, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernkulam, Thrissur, Palakad and Malappuram reported one case each.
Of the 20 people, 18 had come from abroad and two others had been infected through contact.
The man found positive in Thiruvananthapuram was in the isolation ICU of the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital
One positive case from Ernakulam was a health worker.
The samples of four persons who were under treatment at Pathnamthitta were found negative.

Maharashtra total case count breaches 200 mark. Now at 203

Adani Foundation is humbled to contribute Rs 100 crore to PM Cares Fund in this hour of India’s battle against COVID19. Adani Group will further contribute additional resources to support governments and fellow citizens in these testing times: Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group

Govt launches helpline for mental health issues during lockdown

The government has launched a toll-free helpline number – 08046110007 -- for people who may face any mental health issue due to the ongoing countrywide lockdown.

Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day: Delhi CM

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Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day. We are putting in all the efforts to make sure that everyone gets food in the national capital. There is no dearth of food & water: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. #COVID19

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Delhi CM Kejriwal:

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Delhi CM suggests reading Bhagvad Gita during quarantine

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Saudi Arabia records four new fatalities from coronavirus, totaling 8: Health Ministry

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When Prime Minister Modi announced the corona lockdown he said, 'stay wherever you are'. I think it is the mantra of this lockdown, if we don't follow this the lockdown will not be successful and the country will fail in the fight against this virus: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Appeal all landlords to talk to their tenants and ask them not to worry, don't pressure them to pay rents this month. If someone is not able to pay the rent and is poor we assure them that Delhi government will compensate you for the same.

- Delhi CM Kejriwal

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Delhi CM Kejriwal: We will ensure food and shelter for everyone

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Follow what PM Modi has said and stay indoors.

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Can't win coronavirus battle if migration continues

- Delhi CM

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Delhi CM Kejriwal: Appeal all migrants to stay where you are

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Thousands at Bus Stands put everyone at risk.

- Delhi CM

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Lockdown: Assam issues passes to people for feeding stray animals

The Assam government is issuing passes to animal welfare organisations and individuals for feeding stray animals during the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, officials said on Sunday.
The lockdown entered the fifth day on Sunday.
"Passes have been issued to animal lovers but they should maintain social distancing and follow other guidelines," an official said.
The animal lovers are undertaking social media campaigns urging people to feed the stray animals who earlier survived on leftovers from restaurants that are now shut due to the lockdown.

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Sanitisation drive being conducted in various parts of the city in Chandigarh, to control the spread of COVID19:

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Two more coronavirus positive cases reported in Goa; one person has travel history to Bahamas, another person was in contact with one of the three positive patients. Both from Goa & already under quarantine. Total 5 positive cases in Goa now.

- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

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Locals protest against burial of coronavirus victim at cemetery located near her house in Ahmedabad, fearing spread of the infection: Police

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It was decided that migrants will be provided temporary shelters to stay. Feedback from various ministries and departments was also shared during the Union Ministers' meeting: Government sources

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Odisha govt to train MBBS students for treatment of COVID-19 patients

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A petition has been filed before SC seeking direction to Govt & others to make medical facilities, food & shelter available to all citizens, irrespective of their financial/regional status as it's not only poor but entire nation including middle-class taxpayer who's affected.

05:29 PM

Kerala CM has written a letter to PM Modi requesting his 'intervention in the matter of blocking Thalassery-Coorg State Highways-30 by Karnataka Police'

05:24 PM

Fortis sets up isolation wards at 28 hospitals across India

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu appeals to members of Rajya Sabha to contribute one month’s salary to PM Cares Funds

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Coronavirus global death toll crosses 31,000

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Indian Navy issued orders for all uniformed personnel to donate one day salary to the PM CARES Fund to support the national efforts in managing the epidemic: Indian Navy

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Total number of COVID-19 patients rises to 21 in Haryana

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Total number of COVID-19 patients rises to 21 in Haryana

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A high-level meeting of Union Ministers on COVID19 underway at the residence of Defence Minister

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Army personnel distribute food packets to the needy & spray Calcium Hypochlorite solution in Koramangala & Vanarpet

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2 patients discharged after two negative tests

Two COVID19 positive cases (US return) from Porur admitted at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, discharged today after they tested negative twice. They'll be home quarantined for the next 14 days: Dr C Vijayabaskar, Tamil Nadu Health Minister.

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Tamil Nadu's latest data of Covid-19 patients

Screened passengers-2,09,284, beds in isolation wards-13,323, ventilators-3018, current admissions-295, samples tested-1,763 (Negative: 1632, Positive: 42 (2 Discharged), Under Process: 89): Dr C Vijayabaskar, Tamil Nadu Health Minister.

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Punjab govt in discussion with Radha Soami Satsang Beas to accommodate migrant labourers

Punjab govt is in discussion with Radha Soami Satsang Beas, which has already offered its buildings as quarantine facilities, to allow migrant labourers to stay there as these people would be needed for wheat harvesting in the fields in two weeks’ time: State Govt

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NIMHANS has launched toll-free helpline number to address mental issues due to coronavirus outbreak: Health Ministry

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Punjab CM asks industrial units to commence operations if they have adequate facilities

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh asks all industrial units & brick kilns to commence operations with migrants workers if they have adequate provisions to accommodate them safely within the premises: Punjab Govt

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Five Pakistan nationals successfully returned to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border today

Five Pakistan nationals successfully returned to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border today. These individuals had come to India on medical visas and they were stranded in Noida/New Delhi due to coronavirus - related restrictions: Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi

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SPs, DMs will be held personally responsible for its strict implementation: MHA

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337 FIRs registered, 627 people arrested for violating prohibitory orders in J&K amid coronavirus outbreak: DGP Dilbag Singh

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1866 people have been arrested & 329 FIRs lodged in connection with violation of coronavirus lockdown in Uttarakhand so far. 155 people arrested today: Police

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Railway Protection Force personnel distribute food to needy in Patna

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45-year-old COVID19 positive man dies in Buldhana, Maharashtra. The exact cause behind his death is yet to be ascertained: State Health Department

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Current count of COVID19 positive cases in Maharashtra is 196

Current count of COVID19 positive cases in Maharashtra is 196 - Mumbai & Thane Region 107,Pune 37,Nagpur 13, Ahmednagar 03, Ratnagiri 01, Aurangabad 01, Yavatmal 03, Miraj 25, Satara 02, Sindhudurg 01, Kolhapur 01, Jalgaon 01,Buldhana 01: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister

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All paramilitary forces personnel have contributed their one day salary (total Rs 116 crores) to PM CARES fund: Amit Shah

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Data on number of patients on ventilator being monitored at the state level

Data being monitored at the state level. High-risk cases, which include age/contact history as criteria & which are found serious are monitored. Figures not available with me right now: Jt Secy,Union Health Ministry on being asked about number of COVID19 patients on ventilators.

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COVID19 cases rise to 21 in Haryana; maximum 10 cases reported from Gurugram: State Health Department

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Provision must be made for food and shelter for stranded labourers, sufficient funds given to states, UTs for it: Home Ministry

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States, UTs asked to seal border; no human movement on highways: Home Ministry

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10 groups formed to give guidance; focus areas include medical emergency management, isolation beds, quarantine facility: Health Ministry

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Estimation of around Rs 500 crore will be collectively provided by the Defence Ministry to the PM fund from various wings: Ministry of Defence

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34,931 tests conducted till date; 113 labs have been made functional

Till today we have conducted 34,931 tests. Capacity utilization in the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) network is around 30%. We have increased some labs, 113 have been made functional & 47 private labs have been given approval: R Ganga Ketkar, ICMR

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Under Indian Railways, 1.25 lakh wagons transporting essential commodities, such as food grains, sugar, salt, coal, petroleum, etc, have been operated in last 5 days: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

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Asked for specific blocks, hospitals for COVID-19 patients; process to isolate them from other patients started: Health Ministry

04:19 PM

128 Railway hospitals, 586 dispensaries across country now open to all central govt employees

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Banks to open in Punjab on March 30 & 31

Banks will remain open in Punjab on March 30 & 31 to facilitate people in their financial transactions amid the curfew restrictions. From April 3 onwards, all bank branches shall be open only two days a week on a rotation basis: Chief Minister's Office

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106 new positive cases & 6 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India

Till now there have been 979 COVID19 confirmed cases in the country, including 25 deaths. In the last 24 hours, 106 new positive cases & 6 deaths have been reported: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

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Balrampur district admin in UP sends over 6,600 people for quarantine

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Three more test coronavirus positive in Maharashtra, total climbs to 196: Health Minister Rajesh Tope

04:11 PM

Services of all Rly hospitals, health units across country made available for use by all central govt employees: Official order

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Nepal extends the suspension of international flights till 15th April 2020.

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2 of the 5 infected in Patna test negative

2 of the 5 COVID19 infected people in Patna have now tested negative for the virus. Another test will be conducted after 24 hrs, they will be considered to have recovered from the virus if they test negative again: Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences

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Punjab govt constitutes four committees to deal COVID19

Punjab govt constitutes four committees to deal with various key aspects of the state’s #COVID19 management efforts. The committees focus on Health Sector Response & Procurement, Lockdown Implementation, Media & Communication as well as Agriculture & Food.

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Discharges till date in Maharashtra

Mumbai 14, Pune 15, Nagpur 01, Aurangabad 01, Yavatmal 03, such 34 people have been discharged from the respective hospitals. Active COVID19 cases-155: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister

03:45 PM

Iran reports 123 more coronavirus deaths, toll at 2,640

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Punjab govt issues advisory to industries & commercial establishments in state, asks them not to terminate employees or deduct their wages

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Some pharmacies in Trivandrum have stopped selling masks after govt fixed its price & brought it under Essential Commodities Act.

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Number of COVID19 positive cases in Bihar rises to 11 (5 in Patna, 3 in Munger, and 1 each in Nalanda, Siwan & Lakhisarai): Bihar Health Department

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Spain announces 838 virus deaths in past 24 hours, a new record.

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Where ever the workers, including the migrants, are living in rented accommodation, the landlord of those properties shall not demand payment of rent for a period of one month: Govt

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Woman tests positive for COVID-19 in Bihar, total count 11: Official

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Violators of lockdown to be sent to 14 days' quarantine: Govt

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Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan donated one month of his salary to Prime Minister National Relief Fund

03:01 PM

Congress Councillor Monika Sharma along with party workers and NGOs distributed food to the needy in Amritsar

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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray assures that his government will take care of all migrant labourers, provide them basic necessities like food and water

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Kerala Women's Commission to provide tele-counselling to females suffering from mental stress and strain in the time of coronavirus outbreak and lockdown

02:49 PM

Govt officials record temperature & stamp people who came from Delhi

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4 more people test positive for Coronavirus in Gautam Budh Nagar. Total number rises to 31: District Information Officer

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Announcements being made asking people, who returned from cities, to take necessary precautions & stay at home in Purulia district

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