Coronavirus Highlights: Total number of cases in Delhi stands at 224

AIIMS Raipur has discharged two more Covid-19 patients today. Total number of Covid-19 cases in the state is 36 including 8 active cases, 28 discharged: AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

153 new Covid-19 positive cases (including 68-Jaipur, 44-Ajmer, 17-tonk & 11-Jodhpur) reported in the State today; the total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1888: Rajasthan Health Department

153 new COVID19 positive cases (including 68-Jaipur, 44-Ajmer, 17-tonk & 11-Jodhpur) reported in the State today; the total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1888: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/xKtxYbSXCC

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

92 new Covid-19 positive cases, 1 death reported today; the total number of positive cases in Delhi is now 2248, death toll 48: Delhi Health Department

92 new COVID19 positive cases, 1 death reported today; the total number of positive cases in Delhi is now 2248, death toll 48: Delhi Health Department pic.twitter.com/unSumSfJn3

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

The decision on organizing Amarnath Yatra 2020 to be taken on reviewing the Covid-19 situation in coming future: PRO, Raj Bhawan, Jammu and Kashmir, reports ANI.

During a telephone call today with the Ireland Prime Minister Dr. Leo Varadkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the state of the coronavirus pandemic and the steps being taken by both countries to control its health and economic impact. PM Varadkar appreciated the role being played by Indian origin doctors & nurses in fighting the infection in Ireland. PM Modi thanked him for care & support being extended to Indian citizens in Ireland, and promised to similarly facilitate Irish citizens in India: Govt of India

During a telephone call today with the Ireland Prime Minister Dr. Leo Varadkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the state of the #CoronavirusPandemic & the steps being taken by both countries to control its health & economic impact: Govt of India pic.twitter.com/bXOXO65Fmd

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research has issued a protocol for using rapid antibody tests for Covid-19 after issues were raised by few States about the rapid antibody tests. These latest directions come a day after ICMR advised States not to use rapid testing kits for next 2 days.

Indian Council of Medical Research has issued a protocol for using rapid antibody tests for COVID-19 after issues were raised by few States about the rapid antibody tests. These latest directions come a day after ICMR advised States not to use rapid testing kits for next 2 days. pic.twitter.com/QUYMBe7L9z

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

No logistic support forthcoming till now, need it: Central team on Covid-19 writes to West Bengal government, reports PTI.

Patiala-18 new positive cases, all related to the original Rajpura case: KBS Sidhu, Special Chief Secretary, Punjab.

135 new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat today; the total number of positive cases rise to 2407 including 179 cured/discharged and 103 deaths: Gujarat Health Department

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today administered an oath to Sarpanchs of the state through video conferencing to fight against Covid-19.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik today administered an oath to Sarpanchs of the State through video conferencing to fight against COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/n0EKk3ZKmV

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

In a letter to PM Modi, Bill Gates said, "We commend your leadership and the proactive measures you and your government have taken to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection rate in India, such as adopting a national lockdown."

Amarnath Yatra for this year has been cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic, reports news agency ANI.

Number of coronavirus positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir exceeds 400 with 27 new cases reported on Wednesday: Officials

With the crisis easing but far from over in Europe, small shops in Berlin reopened, and restrictions were also relaxed in Denmark and Austria. In France, long lines formed outside the few McDonald’s drive-thrus that started serving customers again.

Still, many employees and customers were uneasy, suggesting that a return to normal is a long way off.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said Muslims should offer namaz during Ramzan from their homes and not in mosques or any other public place in view of the Covid-19 threat.

The current lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus, will be in force till May 3.