As global cases surge past 2.6 million, Covid-19 continues to choke livelihoods and economies. More than 7 lakh people have already lost their lives to Covid-19. In India, the death toll has touched 686. Economies continue to be a rough road as Covid-19 continues to bring losses into every sector. US President Donald Trump signed an immigration order banning green cards for applicants. Germany sanctioned a $10 billion dollar package - adding to a $1.2 trillion package they had signed earlier - to help the nation's economy.
61 more Covid-19 cases reported in Uttar Pradesh today
61 more Covid-19 cases reported in Uttar Pradesh today, as of 7 pm. Total coronavirus cases in the state now at 1510, including 1280 active cases, 206 discharged, & 24 deaths: State Health Department
Total coronavirus cases in Rajasthan rise to 1,964
76 Covid-19 positive cases have been reported today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 1964: Rajasthan Health Department
Number of containment zones increases to 24 in Haryana's Gurugram district
The number of containment zones increases to 24 in Haryana's Gurugram district - 10 in Gurugram, 11 in Sohna and three in Pataudi: Gurugram district administration
Total coronavirus positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir now at 434
7 more cases reported from Kashmir. Total positive cases now at 434, which includes 57 in Jammu and 377 in Kashmir: Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), J&K Government
Odisha government has announced a 60-hour complete shut down in Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts from 10 pm today till April 26
Odisha government has announced a 60-hour complete shut down in Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts from 10 pm today till April 26, in view of rise in Covid-19 cases: Asit Tripathy, Chief Secretary, Odisha
Tally of Covid-19 cases in Gujarat rises to 2,624
With 217 new cases and nine deaths, tally of Covid-19 cases in Gujarat rises to 2,624 and death toll reaches 112: health official, reports PTI.
23 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Telangana
23 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Telangana. Total cases in the state stand at 970 which includes 25 deaths and 262 discharges: Etela Rajender, Telangana Health Minister
WB Govt directs pvt hospitals for free treatment to Covid-19 patients
West Bengal Govt directs the private hospitals, which have been requisitioned by the govt for Covid-19 treatment, to provide free treatment to Covid-19 patients. "Govt has decided to reimburse charges to the hospitals for treatment of patients," the notification reads.
In the past two weeks, around two dozen flights departed for India from five cities in China: MEA
In the past two weeks, around two dozen flights departed for India from five cities in China carrying nearly 400 tonnes of medical supplies, including RT-PCR test kits, Rapid Antibody Tests, PPE kits, thermometers etc: Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Anurag Srivastava
ICMR looking into the kits sourced from China: Govt official
ICMR is looking into the kits sourced from China: Govt official
26 persons have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Punjab today
26 persons have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Punjab today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 283: Health Department, Punjab
Total coronavirus cases in Kerala rise to 447
10 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Kerala. Total positive cases in the state stand at 447 of which 129 are active cases: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
PM Modi, Singapore PM exchanged views on Covid-19
Exchanged views on the COVID-19 pandemic with PM @leehsienloong, and thanked him for the support and care being extended to Indian citizens in Singapore. The India-Singapore strategic partnership can contribute to stability and prosperity in the post-COVID world: PM Modi tweets
First published: Apr 23, 2020 05:29 IST