Covid-19 updates: Coronavirus kills more than 1,000 in a single day in Italy

Italy records more than a 1,000 deaths in a single day due to coronavirus. More than 8,000 people have died so far due to Covid-19 in the country. Italy, so far with the most deaths from COVID-19, crossed China and US to also record the most infections in the world.

#BREAKING Over 300,000 coronavirus cases recorded in Europe, according to an AFP tally pic.twitter.com/ZXAOLIIhAS

— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 27, 2020

IMF chief Georgieva said that the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic could be worse than 2009.

#BREAKING IMF chief Georgieva: 'Clear' global economy has 'entered recession' due to #coronavirus, emerging market needs set to top $2.5 trillion pic.twitter.com/lQKduhL6LK

— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 27, 2020

The total number of cases across Rajasthan have now reached 50. The state health department has reported seven fresh cases.

Seven fresh #COVID19 cases have been reported in Rajasthan, taking the total number of positive cases to 50: State Health Department

— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2020

According to an AFP tally, over 25,000 people have died due to coronavirus.

#BREAKING Death toll from #coronavirus tops 25,000 globally, most in Europe: AFP tally pic.twitter.com/myoAgYfueH

— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 27, 2020

A 10-month-old from Dakshina Kannada region gas tested positive for Covid-19.

Maharashtra has recorded 23 new cases as 153 people suffer from coronavirus in the state. 58 people in Mumbai have been affected.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan asked people to stay indoors reciting a couplet in a video conference with President Ram Nath Kovind. In a video conference with the Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of the states and the UTs, the President along with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu asked Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of the states and the UTs to help state governments and Centre fight the covid-19 menace.

Tamil Nadu has reported 6 fresh cases of coronavirus taking the state affected numbers to 35. Govt in a statement has appointed over 500 doctors to help Tamil Nadu prepare for the outbreak .

164 people in Kerala have been affected by coronavirus. 39 fresh cases were reported earlier today.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he has developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. He also said that he is self-isolating, but will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference.

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020

Vishal Rao, an oncologist from Bengaluru said ''We have built a concoction of cytokines which can be injected to reactivate immune system in #COVID19 patients. We're in a very initial stage & hope to be ready with its first set by this weekend. We have applied to the govt for an expedited review'', reports ANI.

The video of a Maharashtra policeman singing a popular Hindi film song to persuade people to stay indoors amid rising coronavirus positive cases in the state has gone viral on social media, reports PTI.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that 75 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the last 24 hours in India.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary R K Tiwari has urged governments of neighbouring states to arrange food and lodging facilities for residents of the state stranded there amid the lockdown imposed to control the spread of coronavirus, reports PTI.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the restrictions on domestic in wake of the 21 day nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus have been extended till April 14, reports ANI.