Covid-19 updates: 38 hotspots declared in Bengaluru

PM Modi appreciated the efforts being made by Palestine authorities to protect their population from the virus, and assured all possible support from India for these efforts. They agreed to remain in touch at appropriate levels to explore avenues of cooperation at this challenging time. The two leaders discussed the challenges posed by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and apprised each other of the steps being taken in their respective countries to control the situation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine. PM Modi conveyed greetings to the President and the people of Palestine, for the forthcoming holy month of Ramzan.

In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement today, the Government of India issues orders prescribing extension of lockdown for containment of Covid-19 epidemic in the country, till 3rd May 2020: Ministry of Home Affairs

In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement today, the Government of India issues orders prescribing extension of lockdown for containment of #COVID19 epidemic in the country, till 3rd May 2020: Ministry of Home Affairs pic.twitter.com/SOZ7v9a42k

— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2020

Two doctors from RML hospital have tested positive for Covid-19. Both are admitted at the hospital for treatment. There is a possibility that both of them were exposed to Covid-19 positive cases. Contact tracing has started: RML hospital official to ANI.

In past few days Covid-19 cases rose significantly. On 9 April, 51 cases were reported, 183 on 10th, 166 on 11th, 356 on 13th. In last 2 months, many foreigners came to Delhi from affected nations. 1 more incident took place here -of Markaz. This too caused addtional burden: Delhi CM

As of today, there are 120 active Covid-19 cases (an increase of 10 from yesterday) and 7 deaths due to the coronavirus in West Bengal: State Health and Family Welfare Department

As of today, there are 120 active #COVID19 cases (an increase of 10 from yesterday) and 7 deaths due to the coronavirus in West Bengal: State Health & Family Welfare Department pic.twitter.com/MhL0UlpoMs

— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2020

Railways set to cancel around 39 lakh tickets booked for April 15-May 3 due to extension of nationwide lockdown: Sources, reports PTI.

Number of samples positive till yesterday 1173, number of samples positive today are 31. Out of the 31 samples, 21 belong to a single source contact, 1 is an inter-state travel, and 9 are other contacts. Everybody has been traced to a particular contact: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh

8 more Covid-19 cases reported in Punjab today, taking total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 184, including 27 cured and 13 deaths. Of the 8 positive cases today, 6 have contact history and 2 have a history of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI): State Health Dept

8 more #COVID19 cases reported in Punjab today, taking total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 184, including 27 cured & 13 deaths. Of the 8 positive cases today, 6 have contact history & 2 have a history of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI): State Health Dept pic.twitter.com/055bUZpt93

— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2020

204 coronavirus positive cases and 11 deaths reported in Mumbai today. The total number of positive cases in Mumbai rises to 1753 (including 111 deaths): Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai

8 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Kerala; 4 from Kannur, 3 from Kozhikode & 1 from Kasaragod. 5 of them returned from Dubai, 3 infected through local contacts. There are 173 active cases in the state and 211 people have recovered so far (13 today): State Health Minister,KK Shailaja

197 cases have been registered and 37 people have been arrested till now for spreading misinformation on social media: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

IMF projects India's growth rate at 1.9% in 2020, forecasts global recession due to Covid-19. The global economy is projected to contract sharply by -3% in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, a much worse contraction than during the 2008–09 financial crisis as per the April 2020 World Economic Outlook: International Monetary Fund.

2 more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, taking the total number of cases in the state to 33 including 10 discharged/cured: All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Raipur

29 deaths and 1463 new cases reported in last 24 hours, the sharpest ever increase in cases. India's total number of #Coronavirus positive cases rises to 10,815 (including 9272 active cases, 1190 cured/discharged/migrated and 353 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare