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.
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India could have highest number of births during pandemic: Unicef
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Brazil new epicentre of Covid-19 in S America
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India’s growth will always aid global growth, says PM Modi
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India indiscriminately extending all possible help to the needy, says PM Modi
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We are working together to get out of this unfortunate crisis, says PM
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PM Modi praises coronavirus warriors
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India records 1,783 Covid-19 deaths, 52,952 cases
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Air India to begin repatriation from US
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Rajasthan seals inter-state borders
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For the first time in 2 decades, China will not set numerical target for GDP
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Donald Trump said 'reopening the country' remains task at hand
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Pence did a great job with Covid-19 task force: Trump
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US reports 2,073 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
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China reports zero domestic cases of Covid-19
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.
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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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India could have highest number of births during pandemic: Unicef
Unicef says that India will see more than 20 million babies born between March - December 2020.
Brazil new epicentre of Covid-19 in S America
Brazil has reported more than 10,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 650 deaths in a single day due to Covid-19.
India’s growth will always aid global growth, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address on Budd Purnima via video conferencing said that India's growth will always aid global growth.
India indiscriminately extending all possible help to the needy, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is constantly working to help other countries across the globe and will continue to do the same. To stop after getting tired cannot be a solution to any problem.
We are working together to get out of this unfortunate crisis, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that all Indians are working together to get out of the coronavirus pandemic
PM Modi praises coronavirus warriors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing Buddha Purnima celebrations via video conferencing praised all the frontline workers that are fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
India records 1,783 Covid-19 deaths, 52,952 cases
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India reported 1,783 deaths and 52,952 cases due to the novel coronavirus.
Air India to begin repatriation from US
The Indian embassy in Washington said that the cost of repatriation will be borne by the passengers.
Air India to operate non-scheduled commercial flights from US to various cities in India from 9 to 15 May, in first phase. Cost of travel from designated airport in USA to the designated airport in India will be borne by passengers: Embassy of India in Washington DC,USA. #COVID19
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
Rajasthan seals inter-state borders
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has decided to seal all inter-state boundaries to prevent entry of unauthorized persons from the inter-state boundaries.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has issued an order stating that all the inter-state boundaries of the state will be sealed with immediate effect to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons from the inter-state boundaries of the state. #COVID19
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
For the first time in 2 decades, China will not set numerical target for GDP
Chinese government owing to uncertainty posed by Covid-19 has decided to not set a numerical target for economic growth this year. Chinese economy is on track to one of its worst performances after the Mao Zedong era.
Donald Trump said 'reopening the country' remains task at hand
The US president outlined the job for the WH Coronavirus task force. He said reopening remains primary although attention will be paid to vaccines as well.
....to it, as appropriate. The Task Force will also be very focused on Vaccines & Therapeutics. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 6, 2020
....to it, as appropriate. The Task Force will also be very focused on Vaccines & Therapeutics. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 6, 2020
Pence did a great job with Covid-19 task force: Trump
Donald Trump, US President, lauded his second-in-command, for what he called a 'fantastic job' during the Covid-19 pandemic by taking the leadership of the White House Covid-19 task force. He also drew new tasks for the committee which will mostly focus on reopening the economy.
....produced in the thousands, and we have many to spare. We are helping other countries which are desperate for them. Likewise, after having been left little, we are now doing more testing than all other countries combined, and with superior tests. Face masks & shields,....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 6, 2020
US reports 2,073 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
US reported 2,073 fresh Covid-19 deaths as toll continues to rise one of the worst-hit nations, according to a Johns Hopkins tally accessed by AFP.
#BREAKING US virus death toll climbs by 2,073 in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins University pic.twitter.com/0YIItCPQxA
— AFP news agency (@AFP) May 7, 2020
First published: May 07, 2020 06:20 IST