Updates: Covid-19 hotspots in 15 districts of Madhya Pradesh to be sealed

Union Minister Smriti Irani tweets photos of making a reusable mask at home.

घर बैठे सुई धागे से भी बन सकता है रीयूजेबल मास्क। #MaskIndia https://t.co/WfnhMF8bBO pic.twitter.com/vTcklmXhqF

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 9, 2020

Centre has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty & Health cess, on the import of the following goods with immediate effect - ventilators, face masks, surgical masks, PPEs, Covid-19 test kits, inputs for their manufacture. Exemption available upto 30th Sept 2020: Govt of India

Uttarakhand government has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh each to the next of the kin of the govt officials, govt employees and all "corona warriors" who may lose their lives while carrying out their duties during coronavirus pandemic: Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that at least 70,000 people will be released from 14-day quarantine on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh government issues the list of COVID-19 hotspots in 15 districts that will be sealed as a measure to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Madhya Pradesh government issues the list of #COVID19 hotspots in 15 districts that will be sealed as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/qLeghfgiSf

— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020

Masks are compulsory in Punjab now, chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh said on Thursday . He said "Health Secretary is issuing a detailed advisory for the people. Just remember to wear mask when you step out of home for any emergency/essentials. A piece of clean cloth is all you need." ANI

Maharashtra reports 229 new cases in a day, total reaches 1364 cases. Also, 25 deaths are recorded today: Govt

Delhi reported 51 Covid-19 positive cases reported on Thursday, including 35 with a history of foreign travel, four cases related to Markaz, three deaths and five discharged patients. Total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 720 (including 12 deaths and 25 discharged), said the Delhi govt. : ANI

51 #COVID19 positive cases reported in Delhi today (including 35 with a history of foreign travel, 4 cases related to Markaz, 3 deaths & 5 discharged). Total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 720 (including 12 deaths and 25 discharged): Govt of Delhi pic.twitter.com/viesCw15jo

— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2020

State Reserve Police Force to be deployed in containment zones in Mumbai for the strict implementation of the lockdown, says Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope.

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday decided to cut salaries of MLAs and MLCs by 30 per cent from this month till March next year in view of the state’s economy bearing the brunt of the coronavirus crisis.

Nine coronavirus patients died in Mumbai on Thursday, taking death toll in city to 65, number of COVID-19 cases in city now 775 with increase of 79: BMC

A 101-year-old woman had died due to covid-19 with co-morbidity (hypertension) on Monday at Brahman Sabha Hospital at Girgaum: BMC

The coronavirus crisis is not a "blank cheque" to flout civil liberties, the UN human rights commissioner warned on Thursday as she criticised some states' adoption of "unlimited" emergency powers, reports AFP.

"Emergency measures may well be needed to respond to this public health emergency. But an emergency situation is not a blank cheque to disregard human rights obligations," said Michelle Bachelet.

People humiliating medical professionals should be named and shamed, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan: PTI

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday, "As long as the Covid-19 pandemic lasts, those who are involved in care, treatment or testing of coronavirus patients, will be paid double the amount of their salary': ANI