Covid-19 updates: 6 virus deaths recorded in Maharashtra today, say officials

The health ministry said that condition of 58 coronavirus patients is critical and they are in the states of Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.

Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said that till now the ministry has found cases related to Tableeghi Jamaat from 17 states, 1023 positive cases have been found to be linked to this event. Out of the total cases in the country, around 30% are linked to one particular place, reports ANI.

Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said that a total of 601 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 12 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in India. He also said that there are 2,902 coronavirus cases in India.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that India is simply not testing enough to fight the Covid-19 virus. In a tweet, he added, "Making people clap & shining torches in the sky isn't going to solve the problem.

India is simply not testing enough to fight the #Covid19 virus.

Making people clap & shining torches in the sky isn't going to solve the problem. pic.twitter.com/yMlYbiixxW

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 4, 2020

"No call to switch off street lights or appliances in homes on April 5 when PM Modi has asked for diyas to be lighted, clarifies power ministry. Only lights should be switched off. The lights in hospitals &other essential services will remain on. Local bodies have been advised to keep street lights on for public safety": Ministry of Power

Arvind Kejriwal: "The challenge is not to let the fear take over children's mind.

To cut down the negativity caused by corona related news, take a break from social media. Create a positive environment in your house. Play games, listen to music."

Results of Class IX and XI students will be on the basis of the exams already held and internal assessment; no exams that were left will be held now: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

There are 14 Covid-19 positive cases in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal till now, says Sudhir Dehariya, Chief Medical Health Officer, Bhopal.

"Of these, four are Tablighi Jamaat event attendees in Delhi and one is a police constable. We've traced close contacts of these cases & we are collecting their samples, " he said. : ANI

Spain's death toll from the coronavirus rose to 11,744 on Saturday from 10,935 the previous day, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, though it was the second straight second day in which the daily number of new deaths had fallen.

Arvind Kejriwal: Govt has arranged for food for daily wagers. I would like parents to ensure that no one in your neighbourhood should go hungry.

He adds, don't deduct pay of those who work for you .....all this would sensitize your children.

On children asking about why people are hoarding, Kejriwal says that all shops selling essential items have been kept open. Says hoarding happened because of fear in people's mind.

Arvind Kejriwal telling parents how they can explain to children about how the coronavirus spreads; tells them they need to explain the importance of social distancing

'Parenting in the times of Corona': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addressing parents on Covid-19

Amid the nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting of Council of Ministers via video conferencing on 6th April, reports ANI.

Indian officials warn of lockdown extensions as COVID-19 cases in South Asia near 6,000, Reuters tweeted.

Indian officials warn of lockdown extensions as COVID-19 cases in South Asia near 6,000 https://t.co/HSK8BUM7BV pic.twitter.com/0P1UewAHTm

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 4, 2020