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Covid-19 updates: 38 hotspots declared in Bengaluru

Covid-19 updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the road ahead to tackle the Covid-19 situation in the country. Follow latest updates on coronavirus here

By Susmita Pakrasi | Updated: Apr 23, 2020 13:28 IST
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Covid-19 updates: 38 hotspots declared in Bengaluru

In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelled out the road ahead in tacking the Covid-19 situation prevailing in and extended lockdown till May 3 the country.

He outlined the decision on lockdown given the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country and also spelled out a seven points list that he said needs to be taken care of till the pandemic lasts.

Even before Modi’s speech, several states including Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal have already extended the lockdown till April 30 to break the chain of Covid-19 infections in the country.

The number of Covid-19 infected people in India has climbed to 10,815 and the death toll has touched 353, according to latest figures released by the Union ministry of health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called the coronavirus disease, which has flu like symptoms, 10 times more deadly than swine flu, also called H1N1, which caused a global pandemic in 2009.

With coronavirus surpassing two million across the globe, many countries across the world have also extended their lockdown period.

Follow latest coronavirus updates here:

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Lifeline Udan flights are being operated to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of country

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We have sought permission from Center for Convalescent Plasma therapy: Uddhav Thackeray

We have sought permission from Center for Convalescent Plasma (CP) therapy. As Prime Minister has said that developers should come forward, we have started this. If we get permission we will find the remedy soon and show the way to the world: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

08:20 PM IST

Maharashtra will show the way to the country in the fight against Covid-19: Uddhav Thackeray

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08:17 PM IST

Containment zones are on prime focus for testing and sampling: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai and Pune are hotspots and we are increasing our testing centers at these places. Containment zones are on prime focus for testing and sampling. We are trying to remove all supply related problems even from containment zones: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

08:16 PM IST

Covid-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020: International Air Transport Association

The Covid-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020, a 55% decline compared to 2019: International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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After Covid-19 outbreak ends, we will have a challenge to revive economy of Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

After Covid-19 outbreak ends, we will have an equally serious challenge which will be the revival of the economy in the state. Therefore, we have formed committees which will prepare the plans for its revival: Maharashtra Chief Minister Udhhav Thackeray

08:10 PM IST

Three new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand

Three new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand. Two are from Ranchi's Hindpiri and one is from Simdega. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 27: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni

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State government failed in making arrangements for labourers: Devendra Fadnavis

State government failed in making arrangements for labourers. That is why we had to face such embarrassing situation today that labourers in huge number came and said that either provide us food or let us go home -that too in Bandra, under the nose of government: Devendra Fadnavis

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Incident of Bandra is very worrisome: Devendra Fadnavis

The incident of Bandra is very worrisome. We were telling the government from first day that they should make some arrangement for labourers who do not have ration cards. State govt should take the responsibility of how they will provide food and ration to all: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis

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Punjab Government has planned to provide PPE kits to the state police personnel

The Punjab Government has planned to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the state police personnel, as they are also in the frontline of the battle against Covid-19: Punjab Chief Minister's Office

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Amit Shah called Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and expressed concern over Bandra gathering

Home Minister Amit Shah called Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and expressed concern over the Bandra gathering. Shah stressed that such events weaken India’s fight against coronavirus and administarion needs to stay vigilant to avoid such incidents. He also offered his full support to Maharashtra Govt.

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Airlines decide not to refund customers in cash for cancelled flights; instead offer them rescheduling of tickets without any additional fee

Airlines decide not to refund customers in cash for cancelled flights and instead offer them rescheduling of tickets without any additional fee, reports PTI

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I will visit some containment zones in the national capital tomorrow to take stock of situation: Arvind Kejriwal

It was necessary to extend nationwide lockdown. If we follow lockdown rules, I think we will get rid of Covid-19. I will visit some containment zones in the national capital tomorrow to take stock of situation: Arvind Kejriwal

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United Kingdom coronavirus death toll rises by 778 to 12,107

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll rises by 778 to 12,107: AFP news agency

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13 new cases have been confirmed for Covid-19 in Karnataka

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First published: Apr 14, 2020 05:13 IST