Highlights: Total number of coronavirus cases in Bihar mount to 242
As global coronavirus death toll inches towards 2 lakh, countries plan to lift lockdown restrictions. States in US began easing Covid-19 lockdowns and India, too, began issuing orders towards opening its economy while more than 24,942 continue to be afflicted.
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Total coronavirus cases in Maharashtra stand at 7,628
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UK says coronavirus death toll up by 813 to 20,319
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256 new positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Gujarat today
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Total number of positive Covid-19 cases stands at 94 in Odisha
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38 new Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, total rises to 541
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Covid-19 death toll rises to 99 in Madhya Pradesh
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Total number of cases in Mumbai stand at 4870
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Total number of containment zones in Delhi stands at 95 now
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Four persons have tested positive for Covid-19 in Haryana's Gurugram today
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57-year-old Head Constable, who tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today in Mumbai
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MHA's recent order regarding opening of shops to be implemented in non-containment zones across Delhi
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One new Covid-19 case has been reported in Chandigarh today
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Lockdown guidelines will remain unchanged in Maharashtra till May 3: Health Minister Rajesh Tope
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Tiil date, 1945 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh
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One death and 66 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today

Nations battling the onslaught of Covid-19 seek reopening as global economies stare at an uphill struggle to upend the slump caused by the pandemic. 2.8 million people are infected with Covid-19 globally, but the recovery rate continues to remain below 30% as death toll surges towards 2 lakh. India has recorded 24,942 cases and 779 deaths so far.
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Total coronavirus cases in Maharashtra stand at 7,628
Maharashtra: New Covid-19 cases today - 811. Total - 7628
Deaths on Saturday-22
Total deaths - 323
UK says coronavirus death toll up by 813 to 20,319
Criticism of Boris Johnson’s Conservative government mounted as the U.K. became the fifth country in the world to report 20,000 virus-related deaths and counting.
256 new positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Gujarat today
256 new positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Gujarat today. Total coronavirus cases in the state now at 3071 which includes 282 discharged/cured and 133 deaths: State Health Department
Total number of positive Covid-19 cases stands at 94 in Odisha
The total number of positive Covid-19 cases stands at 94, of which 33 patients have recovered and discharged. Total 1 death has been reported till date: Odisha Health Department
38 new Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, total rises to 541
38 new Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, total rises to 541, including 423 active cases: Health Department
Covid-19 death toll rises to 99 in Madhya Pradesh
Covid-19 death toll rises to 99 in Madhya Pradesh after 7 more fatalities; cases climb to 1,945 after 103 people, including 56 in Indore, test positive: Officials
Total number of cases in Mumbai stand at 4870
281 new positive cases and 12 deaths have been reported today. Total number of cases in the city stands at 4870. 167 cases have recovered and discharged; total 762 discharged till today. Death toll at 191 now: Public Health Department Mumbai.
Total number of containment zones in Delhi stands at 95 now
The total number of the containment zones in the national capital stands at 95 now: Delhi Government.
The total number of the containment zones in the national capital stands at 95 now: Delhi Government. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/V4QdviJYdl
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020
Four persons have tested positive for Covid-19 in Haryana's Gurugram today
Four persons have tested positive for Covid-19 in Haryana's Gurugram today. Total positive cases in the district stand at 51 which includes 16 active cases: Health Department, Gurugram
57-year-old Head Constable, who tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today in Mumbai
A 57-year-old Head Constable, who tested positive for Covid-19, passed away today in Mumbai: Mumbai Police, reports ANI.
MHA's recent order regarding opening of shops to be implemented in non-containment zones across Delhi
MHA's recent order regarding opening of shops to be implemented in non-containment zones across Delhi. The announcement was made after meeting at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Other relaxation such as opening industries and allowing self employed persons to work are not permitted yet.
One new Covid-19 case has been reported in Chandigarh today
One new Covid-19 case has been reported in Chandigarh today. Number of cases stand at 28 in the Union Territory: Health Department, Chandigarh Administration
Lockdown guidelines will remain unchanged in Maharashtra till May 3: Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Lockdown guidelines will remain unchanged in Maharashtra till May 3, says Health Minister Rajesh Tope, reports PTI.
Tiil date, 1945 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh
Tiil date, 1945 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and 99 people have lost their lives. Indore has recorded 1085 cases & 57deaths while in Bhopal there are 388 cases & 9 deaths: Health Department, Madhya Pradesh
Tiil date, 1945 cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and 99 people have lost their lives. Indore has recorded 1085 cases & 57deaths while in Bhopal there are 388 cases & 9 deaths: Health Department, Madhya Pradesh pic.twitter.com/9XTKrp8Hdu
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020
First published: Apr 25, 2020 05:41 IST