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Covid-19: Coronavirus cases rise to 1,251 in India, death toll 32

Coronavirus has taken 29 lives and infected over 1,070 people in India. On the sixth day of nationwide lockdown, a document released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said limited local transmission has begun, pushing India towards Stage-2 of disease outbreak.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 23:20 IST
Covid-19: Coronavirus cases rise to 1,251 in India, death toll 32

The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 7,00,000 and caused more than 30,000 deaths globally. With infections crossing 140,000, the United States has emerged as the new Covid-19 hot spot. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the peak death rate in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic was likely to hit in two weeks. He has also extended the government’s “social distancing” guidelines until April 30. Japan is set to extend its entry ban to include citizens that have travelled to United States, China, Europe and South Korea to stop the spread of the virus.

In India, the number of Covid-19 cases crossed 1,000 on Sunday including the death toll of 29 as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare figures. Fresh cases were reported in Noida, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

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01:29 PM IST

Over 3 lakh PPE coveralls available with hospitals in country: Health Ministry

The Union health ministry says , 3.34 lakh PPE coveralls are available with hospitals in the country. Another 3 lakh donated coveralls being received from abroad by 4th April. 11 domestic producers of PPE coveralls have qualified so far and orders for 21 lakh have been placed on them: ANI

01:05 PM IST

SC refrains from passing order on plea seeking relief for migrant workers

In a petition seeking relief for migrant workers, the Supreme Court on Monday refrained from passing any order. The apex court sought a status report from central govt on the issue while hinting that the issue might fall within the domain of executive and it does not want to complicate things by interfering with what govt is doing: HT Correspondent

01:03 PM IST

65-yr-old test Covid-19 positive in Nayagaon: Chandigarh public relations dept

Chandigarh's public relations dept on Monday said that a 65-year-old man from Nayagaon has tested positive for Covid-19. Teams have started investigation for contact tracing in the jurisdiction of Punjab and Chandigarh: ANI

12:57 PM IST

SC seeks status report from Centre on steps taken to prevent migration of workers

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a status report from the Centre by Tuesday on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers from cities to their native villages amid the coronavirus outbreak and the consequent lockdown across the country, reports PTI.

The top court observed that the migration of labourers out of panic and fear is becoming a bigger problem than the coronavirus.

It said the court would not create more confusion by issuing directions on measures that the government is already taking to deal with the issue.

12:50 PM IST

MP to release 5,000 convicts on emergency parole

Madhya Pradesh is releasing about 5,000 convicts on emergency parole of 60 days, reports ANI.

Another 3,000 undertrials will be released on interim bail of 45 days in the next two days. of 60 days.

12:33 PM IST

Netanyahu aide diagnosed with coronavirus, unclear if Israeli PM affected

An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Monday, but it was not immediately clear if the 70-year-old leader had been exposed or his work affected, reports Reuters.

"We will take action in accordance with Health Ministry directives," an official said, announcing the diagnosis of the parliamentary aide, whom Israeli media described as being in good condition.

12:22 PM IST

Co-ordinating with state govts for supply of medical equipment, says Civil Aviation Ministry

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that it is coordinating with the state governments for the supply of medical equipment and essential items needed for the protection against the coronavirus and for the testing of COVID-19, reports ANI.

11:51 AM IST

Doctors on coronavirus duty at Lok Nayak Hospital and GB Pant Hospital to get accommodation at Delhi Hotel

Doctors working in Lok Nayak Hospital and GB Pant Hospital on coronavirus duty would be provided accommodation at Hotel Lalit and payment of the same shall be borne by Govt of Delhi. Dist Magistrate would make 100 rooms available at the hotel, Health & Family Welfare Dept, Delhi govt said, reports ANI.

11:36 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh reports 2 new coronavirus cases, total cases in state jump to 23

The state of Andhra Pradesh has reported 2 new coronavirus cases. A 49-year-old man from Kakinada city and a 72 year-old man from Rajahmundry city have tested positive for Coronavirus, Director Health and Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh said, reports ANI.

11:32 AM IST

France steps up coronavirus evacuations from packed Hospitals

France staged its largest evacuation of coronavirus patients to date from hospitals in the hard-hit east on Sunday, increasing efforts to free up intensive care units as officials warned of an influx of serious cases in the coming days. reports AFP.

11:25 AM IST

Toyota halts production in European plants

Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its auto plants in Europe will halt production, at least until April 20, because of the new coronavirus outbreak. Its European plants are in France, Great Britain, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Turkey and Portugal, reports AP.

11:14 AM IST

AIIMS Delhi to convert its Apex Trauma Centre into a coronavirus hospital

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi will convert it’s Apex Trauma Centre complex into a dedicated coronavirus hospital, reports ANI.

11:12 AM IST

Thailand reports 136 new coronavirus cases

Thailand saw 136 new coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the total number of infections to 1,524, said the spokesman of the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), reports Reuters.

10:58 AM IST

Pakistan records 1600 COVID-19 positive cases, 17 deaths

At least 100 new cases were reported from across the country that took the total tally of coronavirus positive cases in Pakistan to 1600, while the death toll stood at 17, health officials confirmed on Monday. Pakistan by far has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in South Asia, reports ANI.

10:50 AM IST

India records 1,071 cases, 29 deaths

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that 1,071 people have been infected and 29 have died in India due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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First published: Mar 30, 2020 06:22 IST