On day-2 of India's lockdown 2.0, the number of people infected with coronavirus was 12,750 and the death toll stood at 420, according to the data released by health ministry at on Thursday. The global cases have crossed 2 million mark as people across 193 nation battle the pandemic. With more than 600,000 cases, US have now become the new epicentre for Covid-19 infections with more than 30,000 deaths.
Click here for full Covid-19 coverage
Catch the major highlights of the day on the coronavirus pandemic:
'Seychelles is a valuable member of Indian ocean family': PM Modi
PM Modi tells Seychelles president D Faure that India will support Seychelles in fighting the pandemic. Earlier, his Seychelios counterpart thanked India for medical supplies being sent to fight Covid-19.
PM Modi assures Mauritian counterpart of full support
Mauritius Prime Minister PK Jugnauth had earlier thanked PM Modi for the medical support India had provided the island nation. PM Modi assured him that India will stand together with Mauritius in tough times and fight the pandemic together.
Close to 1,000 people arrested in Kolkata for violating lockdown
Around 912 people were arrested by police for violating lockdown norms in Kolkata on Thursday, city police told PTI.
Capital Covid-19 cases cross 1,600
1,640 people have been infected by Covid-19 across New Delhi. The death toll has reached 38.
White House says G7 will look for reforms at WHO
US has said that during the meeting G7 leaders have decided to call for thorough review of the World Health Organisation.
New York has extended shutdown period till next month: Cuomo
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said that lockdown in New York has been extended to May 15.
White house says G7 economies will collaborate to reopen economy
White House told the press that G7 leaders have decided to collaborate towards reopening economies.
Rajasthan records more than 1,100 cases
11 cases from Jaipur and Jodhpur have been reported. Bharatpur reported most number of cases, 23.
UK extends lockdown by 3 weeks
UK has extended its lockdown by 21 days. Minister Dominic Raab will make a formal announcement later.
Maharashtra reports 286 fresh cases, 7 deaths
Total number of people affected by coronavirus in Maharashtra stands at 3,202. 286 fresh cases were reported. 194 people have died so far. Mumbai has 2,000 cases, according to BMC.
Tamil Nadu CM calls coronavirus 'disease of the rich'
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami called Covid-19 a disease of the rich while speaking to the media on Thursday. He said it is a big challenge that Tamil Nadu has faced. More than 1,250 people are affected in the state.
People attend religious congregation in Karnataka
In Chitpur, a district in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, people were seen attending a religious festival.
Now more areas added to Delhi's containment zones
Parts of Abul Fazal enclave in Shaheen Bagh, Shahdara have been brought under containment zones in a new order.
First published: Apr 16, 2020 05:47 IST