Highlights: 'New York is past peak', says governor Cuomo

2003 people in the capital have coronavirus. 45 people ha ve died due to Covid-19 so far in New Delhi.

With 110 new #COVID19 cases and 2 deaths reported today in Delhi, the total number of positive cases in Delhi till date rises to 2003 and the death toll increased to 45: Government of Delhi pic.twitter.com/BJJ2l7x3x5

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

A secretary of a top official of Ayushman Bharat has tested positive for Covid-19. He is in Lok Nayak Hospital for his treatment.

Secretary to a top official of Ayushman Bharat under the National Health Authority, has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been admitted to Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi.

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

Cuomo said that the survey and the aggressive testing will give a true snapshot of what percentage of the population were infected by Covid-19.

NEW: NYS will undertake the most aggressive statewide antibody testing survey in the nation in the next week.

It will tell us for the first time what percentage of the population has actually had #Coronavirus.

This will be the first true snapshot of what we’re dealing with.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) April 19, 2020

New York governor in a series of tweets has said that New York is seeing rate of Covid-19 infections slow down and it is not growing. He said that the city is past peak but it needs to adhere to certain rules so that the efforts to contain the disease do not go in vain.

We believe NY is past the peak and we are now descending the other side of the mountain.

The continuation of this positive trend depends on our actions.

What each of us does makes all the difference.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) April 19, 2020

23 people died and 1478 is the current amount of people infected by Covid-19 in the state. 127 fresh cases were reported today along with 2 deaths.

Number of #COVID19 cases surge to 1478 in Rajasthan, with 127 fresh cases being reported today. Two more people succumb to the disease, taking total death toll to 23 in the State: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/CHZ6SwW4v8

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

French death toll nears the 20k mark as fresh 395 deaths were reported in last 24 hours. The total amount of people who have lost their lives has now reached 19,718.

#BREAKING France reports another 395 coronavirus deaths, total toll 19,718 pic.twitter.com/bm16NpupSr

— AFP news agency (@AFP) April 19, 2020

Telangana government has decided to extend the lockdown until May 7. On May 5, the state cabinet will take stock of situation and arrive at a decision, says ANI.

Telangana Cabinet decides to extend #CoronavirusLockdown in the State till May 7. The cabinet will take stock of the situation on May 5. pic.twitter.com/Dm44gLA4TX

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

I am grateful to Govt of India, State govts&local authorities, Kolkata Airport Authority&Hotel Holiday Inn for assisting safe passage of British nationals back to UK. UK&India are a force for good in tackling Covid19 together: Nick Low, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata https://t.co/ZAIFGc3Vc1

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

Egypt has marked World Heritage Day asking people to stay at home by lighting up the Great Pyramids in blue lights and flashing a laser message written 'Stay Home', encouraging people to follow lockdown and social distancing norms.

#VIDEO Egypt's Great pyramids are lit up with blue light and projected with a laser message "Stay Home" to mark World Heritage Day, as the country fights against the spread of the COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/MImbWuadgX

— AFP news agency (@AFP) April 19, 2020

PM Modi replied to Kazakh president Tokayev's tweet where the latter had thanked India for sending medical supplies to the European nation for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thank you President Tokayev @TokayevKZ for your warm words. India and Kazakhstan are strategic partners and cooperation and demonstration of solidarity during such challenging times further strengthens the bond of friendship between the two countries. https://t.co/AvCo2g7SM4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2020

Maharashtra saw a huge surge as 552 fresh cases were recorded with, 12 new deaths in the past 24 hours.

Maharashtra COVID-19 tally jumps to 4200; 552 new cases, 12 deaths on Sunday: Health official

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 19, 2020

2 areas in Kapashera and Inderpuri have been identified as new containment zones in Delhi. There are 78 areas under containment zone in the capital.

#Coronavirus: The total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 78, after 2 new areas - Plot No. 1294 in Theke Wali Gali opposite DC Office Kapashera and EA Block in Inderpuri - included in the list today. pic.twitter.com/OcL104fDAf

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2020

PM also pointed out that these shopkeepers followed social distancing norms and ensured customers also followed the same. He outlined that the task to make people follow these rules is a challenge.

छोटे-छोटे दुकानदारों ने पूरी सामाजिक व्यवस्था को सुचारू बनाए रखने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है। समाज और देश इनके इस योगदान को हमेशा याद रखेगा। मैं जानता हूं कि खुद सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग का पालन करना और दूसरों से इसका पालन करवाना चुनौतीपूर्ण है।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2020

PM Modi says local shopkeepers, small businessmen too risked their own lives during lockdown to serve the society which was forced top remain indoors.

इस संकट की घड़ी में देशवासी लॉकडाउन का पालन कर पा रहे हैं, इसमें समाज के अनेक वर्गों की सकारात्मक भूमिका है। हम कल्पना करें कि हमारे ये छोटे-छोटे व्यापारी और दुकानदार खुद के जीवन का रिस्क न लेते और रोजमर्रा की जरूरत का सामान न पहुंचाते तो क्या होता?

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2020

The DGCA has asked airlines to cease all forward bookings and intimated to them that instructions regarding resumption of operations will be given in due course of time.