Highlights: Home Ministry forms 11 empowered groups to respond to Covid-19
Over 100 fresh coronavirus cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in India. Globally, more than 6,00,000 people have been infected by Covid-19 of which more than 31,000 have died. Spain and Italy continue to bear the brunt of the contagion as cases in Europe cross 2,00,000.
- 11:17 AM IST
Don't panic, says PM
- 11:15 AM IST
PM tells Kapoor that they should spread awareness about Covid-19
- 11:14 AM IST
Agra shoe manufacturer shares experience
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PM speaks to a person from Agra whose entire family was infected
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PM speaks to a covid-19 patient who has been cured
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Should take inspiration from front-line soldiers fighting coronavirus
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PM urges Indians to follow lakshman rekha for several more days
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coronavirus has put the entire world under lockdown: PM
- 11:03 AM IST
Lockdown was necessary, says PM
- 10:58 AM IST
PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat to begin shortly, focus on Covid-19
- 10:34 AM IST
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes first royal to die from coronavirus: ANI
- 10:24 AM IST
India records 979 cases, 25 deaths, says Health Ministry
- 10:19 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir reports second coronavirus death
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Madhya Pradesh reports 5 new coronavirus patients, total cases rise to 39 in state
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Thaliand reports 143 new cases and 1 death due to coronavirus
More than 660,000 people have been infected and more than 30,000 have died due to the novel coronavirus around the world. In India, 1024 people have been infected by coronavirus and 25 people have died so far. India reported 106 new cases in the last 24-hours. PM Narendra Modi in his radio address asked people to follow lockdown measures to help curb the Covid-19 contagion. Italy and Spain continue to report surge in both death rates and cases. Spain reported 838 deaths in the last 24 hours. US CDC asked New York residents strictly to remain inside their homes.
Here are the highlights of the day on the Covid-19 pandemic
Don't panic, says PM
PM says that one shouldn't panic. Says he spoke to some doctors who are at the forefront of fighting the disease.
Speaks to Dr Nitish Gupta from Delhi
PM tells Kapoor that they should spread awareness about Covid-19
PM tells Kapoor that they should spread awareness about Covid-19
Agra shoe manufacturer shares experience
Kapoor, a shoes manufacturer, tells PM his two sons, family member caught the virus in Italy and infected others upon returning
PM speaks to a person from Agra whose entire family was infected
PM speaks to another person who has been cured of Covid-19. He asks Ashok Kapoor of Agra to share his experience. Kapoor's family had been affected by it
PM speaks to a covid-19 patient who has been cured
PM Modi invites coronavirus victim Ramagampa Teja to share his experience on Mann ki Baat, has one-on-one chat with him
Should take inspiration from front-line soldiers fighting coronavirus
We should take inspiration from all front-line soldiers in the fight against coronavirus, especially nurses, doctors, paramedics: PM Modi
PM urges Indians to follow lakshman rekha for several more days
PM Modi urges Indians to show courage and resolve, follow ‘Lakshman Rekha’ for several days more
Lockdown was necessary, says PM
PM says it was necessary to impose lockdown, apologises for the hardships caused to people
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes first royal to die from coronavirus: ANI
Spanish Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Parma has become the first royal to pass away due to coronavirus complications. Princess Teresa's death comes weeks after King Felipe VI of Spain tested negative for the virus, reports ANI.
India records 979 cases, 25 deaths, says Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that a total of 979 people have been infected and 25 have died due to the novel coronavirus.
Jammu and Kashmir reports second coronavirus death
A coronavirus positive patient has died in Srinagar, said Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), Jammu and Kashmir Government. With this, two COVID-19 deaths have now been reported from the Union Territory, reports ANI.
Madhya Pradesh reports 5 new coronavirus patients, total cases rise to 39 in state
The number of coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh rose to 39 on Sunday morning with five more persons testing positive, officials said. The five new patients include a 17-year-girl from Ujjain and four men - aged 21, 38, 40 and 48 all residents of Indore, reports PTI.
First published: Mar 29, 2020 06:06 IST