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Highlights: Delhi records biggest jump in Covid-19 cases, 427 reported in 24 hrs

In India, the number of samples tested for Covid-19 crossed a million on Saturday, up from 38,914 on April 1, which takes the number of tests to almost 783 per million of the population. And the number of recoveries crossed 10,000.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: May 03, 2020 23:45 IST
Highlights: Delhi records biggest jump in Covid-19 cases, 427 reported in 24 hrs

More than 35 lakh people have been infected by the novel coronavirus. US continues to top the list of worst-affected nations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In India, total number of cases have now reached 40,263 with 1,306 people dead so far.

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Elsewhere in the world, Spaniards filled the streets to exercise outside for the first time in seven weeks and German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe gradually relaxed coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Here are the highlights on coronavirus from India and around the world:

02:56 PM IST

Haryana cases rise to 421

Haryana has reported 421 cases of coronavirus with 5 deaths.

02:21 PM IST

Germany reports lowest Covid-19 cases

Germany reported 890 infections and 76 deaths due to Covid-19. This is the lowest deaths and cases recorded since March 31.

02:09 PM IST

West Bengal CM says scribes can avail 10 lakh health insurance

West Bengal CM said that frontline workers have health insurance of up to 10 lakh and journalists are a part of this package extended by the Govt.

02:09 PM IST

Premier League footballer yearns for league to restart

German footballer Mesut Ozil posted a picture of a substitution announcement relating it to the current postponement off football tournaments across Europe and the entire world.

01:35 PM IST

Iran to reopen many mosques, schools

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani says Iran will reopen mosques and schools in areas with lower virus concentration.

01:10 PM IST

Home minister Amit Shah thanks doctors

Union minister Amit Shah says frontline workers fighting the pandemic have set an example for the world.

12:38 PM IST

MoHFW shares data on tests/per million versus total cases

India, followed by Germany, is among the nations who have lesser amount of cases when the nation has crossed 1 million tests.

12:32 PM IST

Troops in INS Hansa salute workers

Frontline workers were thanked by the navy sailors at the INS Hansa.

12:11 PM IST

3 people in Maharashtra's Nanded test positive

Three from Nanded, including two who returned from Punjab, test coronavirus positive, PTI quoting an official.

11:49 AM IST

CRPF headquarters in Delhi sealed after staff member tests positive for Covid-19: PTI

CRPF headquarters in Delhi sealed after staff member tests positive for Covid-19, news agency PTI reports quoting officials

11:47 AM IST

Frontline warriors doing commendable work in strengthening India’s fight against COVID-19: Defence Minister.

Rajnath Singh: The Armed Forces today have organised several activities to show their respect and express gratitude towards the Corona Warriors who are battling against the global pandemic.

These frontline warriors are doing commendable work in strengthening India’s fight against COVID-19.

11:46 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanks armed forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday thanked the armed forces for paying tribute to the Corona Warriors.

"I thank the Armed Forces for their special initiatives like fly pasts, showering flower petals and several other performances to express gratitude towards medical professionals, police and other frontline warriors.

The entire nation stands united in these challenging times," he said in a tweet.

11:17 AM IST

INS Jalashwa in Bay of Bengal pays tribute to Corona Warriors

INS Jalashwa in the Bay of Bengal salute the Corona Warriors including doctors, nurses, other health workers, sanitation staff and police personnel fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic.

It is is also one of the warships being readied for the evacuation of Indian citizens from Gulf countries.

11:15 AM IST

IAF aircraft shower petals on Victoria hospital, Bengaluru

Indian Air Force aircraft showers flower petals on Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru to express gratitude towards health workers for their contribution in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

11:11 AM IST

Safety trial of Mw vaccine completed: PGIMER Chandigarh Director

The safety trial of 'Mw vaccine' drug has been completed. But its actual trial will be conducted on 40 patients in PGI Chandigarh, AIIMS-Delhi and AIIMS Bhopal: Dr Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER, Chandigarh

First published: May 03, 2020 06:40 IST