Highlights: 186 new coronavirus cases and 1 death reported in Delhi today

If an analysis is done on the basis of co-morbid conditions, then you will find that 83% cases had co-morbidity: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry

Mortality rate in our country is around 3.3%. An age-wise analysis will tell you that 14.4% death has been reported in age group of 0-45 yrs. Between 45-60 yrs it is 10.3%, between 60-75 yrs it is 33.1% & for 75 yrs and above it is 42.2%: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

1992 people cured, overall cure percentage 13.8%, 991 positive cases since yesterday, total number of positive cases at 14,378, 48 new deaths in the last 24 hours, total death toll rises to 480: Health Ministry.

22 new districts have not reported any fresh cases in the last 14 days, says Ministry of Health

Government reminds people to use 112 emergency number to seek help from police, fire services and ambulances during Covid-19 lockdown

CM has announced that ₹1000 will be given to destitute people. Those who were left out, in urban & rural areas, will also be identified & given ₹1000. So far state govt has given ₹236.98 Cr to 23,70,000 labourers, as maintenance allowance: Additional Chief Secy, Home Dept

20 Covid-19 positive cases have emerged from INS Angre depot in Colaba where 130 people were kept under quarantine. Patients have been shifted to the Indian Navy's hospital and are being treated. Others have been quarantined: Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik

Several districts are becoming coronavirus free- Pilibhit, Maharajganj, Hathras. Now Shahjahanpur is also on the verge to become coronavirus free. Bareilly and Prayagraj have also become coronavirus free: Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department

Indonesia reports 325 new coronavirus cases, total 6,248

One more Covid-19 patient - Sajibur Rahman is discharged from Silchar Medical College and Hospital after 3 successive tests reported as negative. He is being sent for home quarantine. Total cured patients - 12: Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

One more #COVID patient - Sajibur Rahman is discharged from Silchar Medical College & Hospital after 3 successive tests reported as negative. He is being sent for home quarantine. Total cured patients - 12: Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pic.twitter.com/OBCUkCQcZG

— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020

Covid-19 cases have no impact on operational capabilities of the Navy as our warships, submarines and aircraft continue to be deployed in operations. We are also ready to help our neighbours, in case, they require any help. There is not a single case of Covid-19 on our warships: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral MS Pawar.

It has been decided to extend compensation of ₹10 Lakhs to all postal employees, including Gramin Dak Sevaks, succumbing to Covid-19 while on duty. The guidelines will come into effect immediately and continue for the entire period till the crisis is over: Ministry of Communication

274 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers. 175 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 463.15 tons: Ministry of Civil Aviation

Punjab: Ludhiana Assistant Commissioner of Police Anil Kohli passes away due to Covid-19 at SPS Hospital in Ludhiana, says District Public Relations Office

Punjab: Ludhiana Assistant Commissioner of Police Anil Kohli passes away due to #COVID19 at SPS Hospital in Ludhiana, says District Public Relations Office pic.twitter.com/C0bW62J9MO

— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020

Maharashtra govt to provide an assistance of ₹2,000 each to 12 lakh registered construction workers through direct benefit transfer scheme during coronavirus lockdown: State Labour Minister Dilip Walse Patil