Covid-19 highlights: 5,00,000 people affected by coronavirus globally

The G20 leaders in their summit pledged to inject $5 trillion collectively to mitagate the economic downturn. Along with the economic initiative. G20 nations pledged to -

1. Protect lives.
2. Safeguard people’s jobs and incomes.
3. Restore confidence, preserve financial stability, revive growth and recover stronger.
4. Minimize disruptions to trade and global supply chains.
5. Provide help to all countries in need of assistance.
6. Coordinate on public health and financial measures.

#G20 Leaders have concluded the Extraordinary #G20VirtualSummit on 26 March 2020 with a joint adoption of Leaders’ Statement on #COVID19.

— G20 Saudi Arabia (@g20org) March 26, 2020

G20 leaders have decided to inject $5 trillion to revive world economy after thye Virtual Meeting that was held today.

#BREAKING G20 leaders pledge 'robust' coronavirus support for developing nations pic.twitter.com/BOAfGqansV

— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 26, 2020

So far coronavirus has killed 16 people nationwide but cases soared on Thursday and now 694 cases have been reported so far of which only 45 patients have been cured.

Chinese premier Xi Jinping says global economic recovery can only begin if G20 countries remove trade barriers at G20 meet.

#BREAKING Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged G20 countries to remove trade barriers as part of efforts to spur a global recovery after the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic pic.twitter.com/ByNWA1XqYt

— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 26, 2020

A 20-year-old boy has tested positive for Covid-19, cases in Bihar reach 7.

Bihar: One more #COVID19 case in the state, a 20-year-old boy from Patna with no travel history, confirms Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH). The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 7. pic.twitter.com/AYsjG7ElGu

— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2020

IGMC dean Dr. Keoliya said a patient who had coronavirus has been discharged after the second sample tested negative.

Nagpur's first #COVID19 patient discharged from Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC) after his second sample tested negative: Dr. Ajay Keoliya, Dean IGMC Nagpur. #Maharashtra

— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2020

Information Minister Lai Mohammed fears that coronavirus cases will explode in the coming days in Nigeria. The most populous country in Africa has reported 51 cases and 1 death.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he "had discussions with a leading private sector construction company regarding the temporary hospitals. Almost all parliamentarians from both ruling and opposition parties of Assam have also offered to contribute funds to set up the hospitals." Sarma said the facility will be built in Sarusajai Sports Complex and will be ready within a week.

The agro ministry said to PTI that 1,600 mandis are functioning across the country, more 300 mandies will be made operational by Monday.

King Salman of Saudi Arabia who is chairing the G20 meet says that it is the responsibility of G-20 nations to help impoverished nations overcome this coronavirus-stemmed crisis.

Happening now: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is chairing the extraordinary #G20VirtualSummit to address the #COVID19 crisis under the #G20SaudiArabia Presidency. pic.twitter.com/50u88pS0HU

— G20 Saudi Arabia (@g20org) March 26, 2020

Suspension of international commercial passenger flights has been extended by DGCA until April 15, 2020.

It has been decided that scheduled international commercial passenger services shall remain closed till 6:30 hrs (GMT) of April 14, 2020. This will not apply to approved international all-cargo operations & flights: Directorate General of Civil Aviation pic.twitter.com/03HK6JACy5

— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2020

After holding a review meeting Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said in order to prevent inconvenience to people during coronavirus lockdown essential goods shops can remain open for 24-hours.

CRPF officers have donated their one day salary to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. The paramilitary force said in a statement, "CRPF personnel have decided to make a humble contribution of one day salary to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. We are dutifully commited to stand firmly with our Nation in this challenging time of COVID-19 spread.It’s an unanimous decision and a sincere effort by our personnel. The effort was to make the immediate contribution with the noble intent to keep it unrevealed. The CRPF remains steadfast towards its motto of service and loyalty."

Imported coronavirus cases are on the rise in China, as the nation reported 67 new cases, bringing the imported cases to 541 in the country. The total number of cases now stands at 81,285 while the NHC reported a total of 3,287 deaths at the end of Wednesday, up six from the previous day.

England's National Health Service is buckling under the stress of rising coronavirus cases. NHS has asked people to volunteer and has reemployed retired doctors.