Page 2 - Highlights: Total number of Covid-19 positive cases in Delhi reach 5,980

Global economies are struggling to revive demand in the aftermath of Covid-19. Coronavirus lockdowns have halted production across most sectors and nations like Germany, Israel, even worst-hit Spain and Italy have decided to ease their lockdowns to allow resumption of economic activities. US President Donald Trump who said the pandemic is larger than 9/11 or the Pearl Harbor bombing said the White House Covid-19 task force will concentrate on rebooting the economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in India is drafting new rules for the public as the nation looks forward to resume public transport and airlines to restart one of the largest economies in the world.

Covid-19 infection cases continue to surge despite many worst-hit nations reporting a decline in new infections. Russia and Brazil are emerging as new hotspots as both nations continue to report more than 10,000 new cases. Globally, more than 38 lakh cases of Covid-19 have been recorded with more than 2.6 lakh deaths. India has reported 52,952 cases of Covid-19 so far.

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388 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in last 24 hours in Gujarat

388 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in last 24 hours in Gujarat. Total positive cases stand at 7013 including 1709 cured/discharged and 425 deaths: Health Department, Gujarat

08:03 PM IST

50 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Dharavi today

50 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Dharavi today, taking the total number of positive cases to 783 in the area. No new death has been reported today, death toll remains 21: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

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Moscow lockdown extended until May 31: Mayor

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Thursday that lockdown measures in the Russian capital would be extended until May 31 as new coronavirus cases surged.

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Maharashtra records 1,362 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 18,120

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said state has recorded 1,362 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, taking the state's tally to 18,120.

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Seven new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Odisha's Ganjam

Seven new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Ganjam. Total number of positive cases in Odisha stand at 219: Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha.

07:32 PM IST

Inspector, posted at Delhi Police Special Cell's office in Lodhi Colony has tested positive for Covid-19

An Inspector, posted at Delhi Police Special Cell's office in Lodhi Colony has tested positive for Covid-19, he is being admitted to a hospital. This is the second coronavirus case in the Special Cell: Delhi Police

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92 new Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed today in West Benga

92 new Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed today in West Bengal; taking the total number of positive case to 1,548. Total deaths due to Covid-19 stand at 79 and total active cases is at 1,101: Heath Department, West Bengal

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31 new positive cases have been reported in Haryana today

31 new positive cases have been reported in Haryana today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 625: Health Department, Govt of Haryana

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Total number of positive cases in Jharkhand is now 132

5 more Covid-19 cases reported in Jharkhand today, all from Palamu district. They had returned from Chhatisgarh, the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 132: Nitin Madan Kulkarni, State Health Secretary

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Number of Covid-19 cases reach 3,071 in Uttar Pradesh

Number of Covid-19 cases reach 3071 in Uttar Pradesh, with 73 new cases being reported today. Number of recovered/discharged patients and deaths stands at 1250 and 62, respectively. Ghazipur district is now free of Covid-19: Uttar Pradesh Health Department

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CISF head constable posted at Mumbai airport, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today

A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) head constable posted at Mumbai airport, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today: CISF

06:17 PM IST

No fresh Covid-19 cases for second consecutive day in Kerala

In a major relief to Kerala, which is expecting over 350 expatriates to arrive by special flights later Thursday, the health department said no fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from the state for the second consecutive day.

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Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths

Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths after lockdown measures deemed more lax than many European neighbours

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Number of active cases of Covid-19 has increased to 6 in Himachal Pradesh

Number of active cases of Covid-19 has increased to 6 in Himachal Pradesh, two people have succumbed to the infection while 34 others recovered: State Health Department

05:57 PM IST

12 more Covid-19 cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours

12 more Covid-19 cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is at 705, including 366 discharged & 30 deaths: State Health Department

Highlights: Total number of Covid-19 positive cases in Delhi reach 5,980

As coronavirus continues to rattle economies and livelihoods across the globe, nations look forward to reopening. Germany, Israel have eased their lockdown restrictions while governments in India, US prepare guidelines for people to follow post lockdown.