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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.
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Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital
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8 out of 9 patients have been discharged from Indian Naval Hospital Patanjali
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No decision on easing, lifting flight restrictions amid lockdown
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228 fresh Covid-19 cases in Gujarat take the state infection tally to 1,604, death toll at 58
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4 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Mysuru cluster
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South Korea's new Covid-19 cases fall to single digits for first time in two months
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Nigerian president's chief of staff dies from coronavirus
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Australia demands coronavirus enquiry, adding to pressure on China
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Will consult with experts in a week again, but no relaxation of lockdown in Delhi yet: CM Kejriwal
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The situation is worrisome but it isn't out of our hands: Delhi CM
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No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi, says CM Kejriwal
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Many patients have no symptoms of Covid-19: Arvind Kejriwal
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses media over Covid-19
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Over 260 million Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter Sunday
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Supply of non-essential goods by E-Commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown: MHA
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:
Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan visited Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital today. This hospital is one of the dedicated Covid-19 centres in the national capital.
8 out of 9 patients have been discharged from Indian Naval Hospital Patanjali
Out of the nine Covid-19 patients admitted at Indian Naval Hospital Patanjali at Karwar, eight have been cured and discharged so far. The remaining patient is responding well to the treatment.
No decision on easing, lifting flight restrictions amid lockdown
No decision has been taken yet on easing or lifting flight restrictions amid Covid-19 lockdown in India, reports news agency Reuters.
228 fresh Covid-19 cases in Gujarat take the state infection tally to 1,604, death toll at 58
As many as 228 new Covid-19 cases and 5 more deaths reported since last evening in Gujarat. Total number of positive cases in the state has gone up to to 1,604, and the death toll stands at 58, said Gujarat Health Department.
4 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Mysuru cluster
Four fresh Covid-19 cases have been reported in the Mysuru cluster of Karnataka. Out of the 4 patients, 2 patients have travel history to Delhi. The total number of positive cases in the state is 388, said Government of Karnataka.
South Korea's new Covid-19 cases fall to single digits for first time in two months
South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell to single digits for first time in two months on Sunday. The nation’s total tally is 10,661 cases and 234 deaths.
Nigerian president's chief of staff dies from coronavirus
Nigerian president's chief of staff Abba Kyari has died from coronavirus.
Australia demands coronavirus enquiry, adding to pressure on China
Australia added to growing pressure on China over its handling of the novel coronavirus, questioning its transparency and demanding an international investigation into the origins of the virus and how it spread.
Will consult with experts in a week again, but no relaxation of lockdown in Delhi yet: CM Kejriwal
"Delhi is the capital of India. Many people came here from overseas and spread the virus. Even I want to give relaxations, but we cannot. The situation is not such. There will be no easing of lockdown in Delhi. We will consult with experts again in a week, but for now, there will be no relaxation here," says Delhi CM.
The situation is worrisome but it isn't out of our hands: Delhi CM
"The situation is worrisome but it isn't out of our hands. We can still improve the situation," says Arvind Kejriwal.
No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi, says CM Kejriwal
After assessing the prevailing situation in Delhi, we have decided not to permit any relaxation of the lockdown, as of now, says Delhi CM.
Many patients have no symptoms of Covid-19: Arvind Kejriwal
"Many patients have no symptoms of Covid-19. We need to take social distancing seriously," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses media over Covid-19
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses the media over Covid-19.
Over 260 million Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter Sunday
More than 260 million Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, with church leaders asking worshippers to stay at home to avoid spreading Covid-19.
Supply of non-essential goods by E-Commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown: MHA
Supply of non-essential goods by E-Commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown, clarifies Ministry of Home Affairs.
Supply of non-essential goods by e-Commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) pic.twitter.com/5wuB3mLXoT
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First published: Apr 19, 2020 05:47 IST