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Highlights: India's Covid-19 cases rise to 28,380; 886 deaths reported

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with chief ministers in a video conference today that is focusing on the next move in India’s battle plan against Covid-19.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Apr 28, 2020 00:14 IST
Highlights: India's Covid-19 cases rise to 28,380; 886 deaths reported
(Photo: ANI)

The novel coronavirus has claimed 886 lives and there are 21,132 active Covid-19 cases in the country, according to the Union health ministry figures released on Monday morning.

Globally, more than 205,000 deaths have occurred due to the virus and nearly three million cases have been recorded since the epidemic surfaced in China in December, according to an AFP tally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with chief ministers in a video conference today that focussed on the next move in India’s battle plan against Covid-19. While the Meghalaya CM wanted the lockdown to continue, other states like Himachal and Gujarat said the decision should be taken after consulting with all states.

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Here are the latest updates on coronavirus crisis from India and the world:

04:19 PM IST

India recorded 1,396 cases in the last 24 hours: Health ministry

India has seen a rise of 1,396 cases in 24 hours since Sunday morning, taking total number of Covid-19 cases to 27,892 in India, health ministry officials confirmed.

04:11 PM IST

7 test positive in Nashik, district count now 149

Seven people tested positive for novel coronavirus in Nashik district in Maharashtra between late Sunday night and Monday afternoon, health officials said here.

Of the six who were tested positive on late Sunday night, five are 'high risk contacts' of a COVID-19 patient from Yeola in the district, an official said.

04:03 PM IST

Kids return to school in Norway

Norway, which says it has the new coronavirus epidemic under control, reopened primary schools to the youngest students on Monday, in another step toward a gradual normalisation, though some parents expressed concern.

One week after nursery schools, pupils aged six to 10 started returning to their school desks after six weeks of remote learning from home in the Nordic country.

04:03 PM IST

'No mask, no fuel' rule implemented in Arunachal capital

The Arunachal Pradesh government has asked all petrol depots and gas agencies here to refuse service to customers who visit their outlets without wearing mask, an official said on Monday.

District Food and Civil Supplies Officer (DFCSO) Amit Bengia, in a notice issued to the fuel stations, said the government's move was aimed at ensuring safety of people living in the state capital, amid the spurt in COVID-19 cases across the country.

03:56 PM IST

Deve Gowda demands special package for farmers

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Monday demanded that the Karnataka government announce a special package for farmers who are on the verge of quitting agriculture as their profession following losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Please announce special package for the farmers to bail them out of the loss due to the lockdown.

Drop many of the schemes in the budget but don't leave the farmers in distress," Gowda said in his letter to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.

03:56 PM IST

No third stage spread or community transmission in Kerala so far: Health minister

There has been no third stage spread or community transmission of Covid-19 infection so far in Kerala,but there is need to exercise vigil, Health minister K K Shailaja, said.

There is no third stage spread as of now because all those who have been infected with the virus lately have some or the other kind of contact with the affected, the minister told reporters.

03:30 PM IST

Thailand sees lowest number of cases in 6 weeks

Thai health authorities on Monday reported the country's lowest number of new cases of the coronavirus in more than six weeks, as the government considers easing some restrictions imposed to control the spread of the virus.

Nine new confirmed cases were reported, the smallest single-day increase since March 14. Thailand has confirmed 2,931 cases, including 52 deaths.

03:24 PM IST

Spain records 331 new virus deaths in 24 hours

Spain is recording 331 new deaths with coronavirus in the past 24 hours, up from Sunday's 288, while the political and social debate focuses on the way out of one of Europe's strictest lockdowns.

The total death toll stands on Monday over 23,500, while the number of infections is over 200,000 according to the latest count of the Health Ministry, which records only cases confirmed through lab tests.

03:18 PM IST

Merkel faces growing criticism over German virus strategy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been praised at home and abroad for her reaction to the coronavirus crisis, but as voices of discontent grow louder, support for the government's strategy could be on the wane.

Though Germany began to lift lockdown measures last week, Merkel has urged caution and slammed growing impatience to shake off the curbs on public life introduced a month ago to slow contagion.

02:14 PM IST

States should try converting red zones into orange and then to green: PM

Efforts of states should be directed towards converting Covid-19 red zones into orange and then to green zones, PM tells CMs: PMO statement

02:10 PM IST

Odisha wants lockdown to continue for one more month

Odisha has demanded that the lockdown should continue for one more month otherwise it'll be difficult for the state to deal with the situation.

Speaking to ANI, state health minister Naba Das who was present at PM Modi's video conference along with chief minister Naveen Patnaik, said, "I've demanded that lockdown should continue otherwise we can't face these things in Odisha. Let it be one month more, then, we will see what is going on."

02:07 PM IST

Have to give importance to economy along with fighting Covid-19: PM

Prime Minister said that we have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against Covid -19. He emphasised on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilise time to embrace reform measures: PMO on PM's meeting with CMs

02:05 PM IST

PM has warned that the danger of virus is far from over: PMO

A statement released by the PMO after prime minister Modi's video conference with chief ministers says, "PM said situation in many countries, including India, was almost similar at the start of March. However, due to timely measures, India has been able to protect many people. He, however, forewarned that danger of virus is far from over&constant vigilance is of paramount importance."

01:30 PM IST

We've mooted to continue with lockdown post May 3, tweets Meghalaya CM

At the video conference meeting with the PM and Home Minister, we have mooted to continue with the lockdown post-May 3rd with relaxation on activities in Green Zones affected districts in Meghalaya, tweets Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

01:10 PM IST

With 8 new cases, Karnataka's tally rises to 511

Karnataka has reported 511 Covid-19 positive cases till now which include 19 deaths and 188 discharges, the state government said on Monday, reports ANI.

Eight new positive cases were reported from 5 PM yesterday till 12 noon today: Government of Karnataka

First published: Apr 27, 2020 06:36 IST