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

India recorded 519 deaths due to coronavirus, according to the data published on the health ministry website. The total number of Covid-19 infected people rose to 16,116 in the country.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Apr 19, 2020 23:41 IST
Highlights: 'New York is past peak', says governor Cuomo

Coronavirus cases in India rose to 16,116, according to the health ministry's website on Sunday. The death toll in the country stood at 519.

As the nation prepares for April 20, the day lockdown restrictions are set to ease, Delhi will begin deploying rapid testing kits (RTKs) across the Capital’s 77 Covid-19 containment zones today. Click here for full Covid-19 coverage

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had revised its guidelines to allow diagnosis tools in Covid-19 hotspots. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases worldwide have crossed 2.2 million. The USA has the highest number of cases, followed by Spain, Italy and France.


Follow major highlights on how the pandemic affected lives globally today:

04:20 PM IST

India sees 1334 fresh cases in a single day

The death toll in India has also surpassed the 500 mark.With 27 deaths in last 24 hours, 507 people have died.

04:20 PM IST

E-commerce companies to continue supply of essential goods: MHA

MHA clarifies its order where it outlines that e-commerce companies will continue to run supplies of essential goods.

04:20 PM IST

Globally, 160,000 have died due to Covid-19

An AFP tally shows that death toll has surged passed 160,000 across the planet due to novel coronavirus.

03:50 PM IST

Prashant Kishor questions Bihar CM over special permission

Prashant Kishor also raised his concerns regarding Kota student evacuation and questioned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar regarding a special permission granted to a lawmaker.

03:44 PM IST

PM asked people to remain put: Javadekar weighs in on Kota student evacuation ops

Speaking to PTI regarding UP government's move on Kota student evacuation, Prakash Javadekar said that people should adhere to PM's appeal and remain where they are.

03:29 PM IST

Inmates and cops to stay inside jail due to Covid-19

Lockdown has been imposed on three jails along with Aurangabad jail, Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh told the press.

03:29 PM IST

'Thank you for vindicating our demand': Congress tells PM Modi

Congress thanked PM for 'vindicating their demand' for letting business operations run for shopkeepers and traders.

03:04 PM IST

MHA asks stranded labourers to stay put

The ministry of home affairs has issued an SOP on the movement of stranded labourers wherein it has issued an advisory where it has barred movement of the labour force between states, union territories.

03:02 PM IST

Spain sees drop in coronavirus deaths

With 410 deaths overnight, Spain has seen death rates fall. More than 20,000 people have died due to Covid-19 in Spain.

02:31 PM IST

All collective training has been stopped: Rajnath Singh

The defence minister also added further that every rank member has been told to maintain a contact diary daily.

02:21 PM IST

Special precautions being taken in ships: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Singh told PTI that special precautions are being taken in submarines and other vessels where social distancing is not possible.

02:18 PM IST

Defence personnel of all ranks coming from any station to be quarantined: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said defense personnel off all ranks coming in from any station will be put on a mandatory quarantine.

02:04 PM IST

Fight against Covid-19 biggest invisible war of our lifetime: Rajnath Singh

Fight against Covid-19 is biggest invisible war in our lifetime; a war against humanity, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

01:54 PM IST

Conducted 66,000 Covid-19 tests, 95% of them negative: Uddhav Thackeray

"We have conducted 66,000 Covid-19 tests so far, 95% of these are negative. Around 3600 are positive, 300-350 of these have recovered and have been discharged. As many as 75% are either mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic, and 52 patients are in a serious condition. We are trying to save their lives," said Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.

01:47 PM IST

Russia reports 6,060 fresh coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Russia has reported 6,060 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, reported news agency Reuters.

First published: Apr 19, 2020 05:47 IST