Highlights: 186 new coronavirus cases and 1 death reported in Delhi today
Coronavirus cases in India mounted to 14,792 on Saturday, with the death toll touching 488, according to the ministry of health.
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Mumbai sees the highest number of Covid-19 cases today
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Maharashtra recorded 328 fresh cases on Saturday taking the total tally to 3,648
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Amit Shah reviews Covid-19 situation in states and Union Territories
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Total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 76
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31 fresh cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Block C of Jahangirpuri which has been designated as a containment zone
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Three more people test positive for Covid-19 in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar
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We are procuring rapid antibody test kits from the same company which supplied kits to the Centre: Umanath, Chairman of Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation
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Remaining I-League matches to be cancelled due to nationwide lockdown
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Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with top officials to take stock of the current situation regarding Covid-19
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Covid-19 cases rise to 39 in Himachal Pradesh
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Total number of coronavirus positive cases in Punjab stands at 219,
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Nearly 3 lakh rapid antibody test kits have just been airlifted by Air India from Guangzhou in China
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Since the sailor was tested positive for Covvid-19, premises of the Unit have been sealed off: Navy
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26 sailors have been placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai belong to INS Angre: Indian Navy
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26 members of a family have tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi's Jahangir Puri; it's now containment zone: Arvind Kejriwal
Coronavirus cases in India mounted to 14,792 on Saturday, with the death toll touching 488, according to the ministry of health.
On Friday, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said he would do "whatever it took" to help the staggered economy during the pandemic. Among other announcements, the RBI cut repo rate and pushed other banks to lend and provide liquidity support to struggling non-banks and ease asset classification norms. Click here for full Covid-19 coverage
In another development, it was found that while India has used its Saarc Covid-19 Emergency Fund to send relief material worth $1.7 million to various countries, there has been no word from Pakistan, which had pledged to contribute relief worth $3 million to nations.
Here are the highlights on Covid-19:
Mumbai sees the highest number of Covid-19 cases today
Mumbai sees the highest number of Covid-19 cases today as 184 people tested positive: Maharashtra Health Department
Maharashtra recorded 328 fresh cases on Saturday taking the total tally to 3,648
Maharashtra recorded 328 fresh cases on Saturday taking the total tally to 3,648. Of the cases, Mumbai recorded 184 new cases, while Pune recorded 78 new cases: State health department
Amit Shah reviews Covid-19 situation in states and Union Territories
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews Covid-19 situation in states and Union Territories and the operations of the 24/7 control room set up at the ministry to coordinate with States and various ministries of Central govt. He took views of the officers and appreciated them for their work.
Total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 76
The total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 76 after 8 new areas were included in the list today. Whole Gali H No. 48 to Chaupal A Block, Khazirabad in New Friends Colony, Israel Camp in Rang Puri Pahari and its adjoining area of buffer zone, Budh Nagar in Inderpuri & its adjoining areas of buffer zone, Oberoi Apartments, in and around area G-1 2nd Floor Mansarovar Garden added.
The total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 76 after 8 new areas were included in the list today. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/zoZy23heCZ
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020
31 fresh cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Block C of Jahangirpuri which has been designated as a containment zone
31 fresh cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Block C of Jahangirpuri which has been designated as a containment zone. They are either members of the family of an old lady who succumbed to the disease or had visited her house: North Delhi District Magistrate Deepak Shinde
Three more people test positive for Covid-19 in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar
Three more people test positive for Covid-19 in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, tally rises to 95: Officials
We are procuring rapid antibody test kits from the same company which supplied kits to the Centre: Umanath, Chairman of Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation
We are procuring rapid antibody test kits from the same company which supplied kits to the Centre. We procured 24,000 kits & received 12,000 kits from the Central govt. So in total, we have 36,000 kits in the State: Umanath, Chairman of Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation
Remaining I-League matches to be cancelled due to nationwide lockdown
Remaining I-League matches to be cancelled due to nationwide lockdown, Mohun Bagan to be declared champions
Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with top officials to take stock of the current situation regarding Covid-19
Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with top officials to take stock of the current situation regarding Covid-19. The ministry had set up a 24/7 control room to coordinate with States.
Covid-19 cases rise to 39 in Himachal Pradesh
Covid-19 cases rise to 39 in Himachal Pradesh out of which 12 people have been treated while one died. 2,240 tests have been conducted so far: State Health Department
Total number of coronavirus positive cases in Punjab stands at 219,
The total number of coronavirus positive cases in Punjab stands at 219, including 31 cured. A total of 16 deaths have been reported in the state: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Punjab
The total number of #Coronavirus positive cases in Punjab stands at 219, including 31 cured. A total of 16 deaths have been reported in the state: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Punjab pic.twitter.com/h4VkeyHyDa
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020
Nearly 3 lakh rapid antibody test kits have just been airlifted by Air India from Guangzhou in China
Nearly 3 lakh rapid antibody test kits have just been airlifted by Air India from Guangzhou in China. Supplies are headed to Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu: Vikram Misri, India Ambassador to China
Nearly 3 lakh rapid antibody test kits have just been airlifted by Air India from Guangzhou in China. Supplies are headed to Rajasthan & Tamil Nadu: Vikram Misri, India Ambassador to China pic.twitter.com/xjle5npUgm
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020
Since the sailor was tested positive for Covvid-19, premises of the Unit have been sealed off: Navy
Since the sailor was tested positive for Covvid-19, premises of the Unit have been sealed off. Containment zones and buffer areas have been designated and frequent disinfection continues to be carried out as per protocol to contain spread by breaking the chain of transmission: Navy
26 sailors have been placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai belong to INS Angre: Indian Navy
26 sailors have been placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai belong to INS Angre, a shore establishment. There has so far not been a single case onboard any of our ship, submarine or air station: Indian Navy
First published: Apr 18, 2020 05:47 IST