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

Coronavirus cases in India stood at 3,072 on Saturday morning, according to the ministry of health. The number of people who have died due to the virus was put at 75. 

By Prashasti Singh | Updated: Apr 04, 2020 23:07 IST
Covid-19 updates: 6 virus deaths recorded in Maharashtra today, say officials

On day-11 of India's 21-day lockdown that ends on April 14, coronavirus cases in the country stand at 3,072. Out of these, 183 people have been discharged and 75 have lost their lives, according to the ministry of health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation through a video, and made an appeal to everyone to light candles and torches for 9 minutes at 9 pm on April 5, "to show solidarity in the time of darkness".

“I want nine minutes of your time on April 5 at 9 pm. Switch off all the lights of your homes and stand with candles, diyas, torches or flashlights of your mobile phone for nine minutes,” PM Modi said in his video message.  

Meanwhile, as the number of infected people across the world crossed the 1-million mark, a high-level panel of scientists in the US concluded that the virus  can spread through just breathing and talking, contrary to what was believed earlier.  

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02:58 PM IST

Georgia reports first death from coronavirus

A 79-year-old woman who tested positive for the coronavirus died in Georgia on Saturday, the presiding doctor at the clinic where she was treated said, reporting the country's first death related to the pandemic, reports Reuters.

02:49 PM IST

PM Modi chairs meet to ensure implementation of coronavirus response activities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a joint meeting of the Empowered Groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the country, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted.

02:46 PM IST

PM Modi directs concerned people to ensure sufficient production, availability of all essential medical equipment


Prime Minister Narendra Modi also directed the concerned groups and officials to ensure sufficient production, procurement and availability of all essential medical equipment such as PPEs, masks, gloves and ventilators, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted.

02:43 PM IST

PM Modi reviews nationwide preparedness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed countrywide preparedness regarding availability of hospitals, proper isolation and quarantine facilities as well as disease surveillance, testing and critical care training, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted.

02:39 PM IST

Malaysia reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 150 new cases

Malaysia reported 150 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, including four deaths. That took the country's total to 3,483 confirmed infections and 57 deaths, the health ministry said, reports Reuters.

02:37 PM IST

China honors virus victims with 3 minutes of reflection

With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-staff, China held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection on Saturday to honor those who have died in the coronavirus outbreak, especially “martyrs” who fell while fighting what has become a global pandemic, reports AP.

02:31 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, state's death toll at 10

With two more persons dying due to COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh, the death toll in the state reached 10 on Saturday, officials said. While one of the men died in Chhindwara, another one succumbed to the infection in Indore, they said, reports PTI.

02:30 PM IST

No post lockdown resumption of passenger services announced: Railways

The Indian Railways said that resumption of passengers services has not been announced once the nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus will be lifted.

02:20 PM IST

Maharashtra reports 47 new coronavirus cases, total cases mount to 537

With 47 fresh cases of coronavirus being reported in the state, the total number of positive cases on Saturday rose to 537, according to Maharashtra Health Department. Out of these 47 cases, 28 have been reported from Mumbai, 15 from Thane district, 2 in Pune and 1 each from Amravati, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, reports ANI.

02:15 PM IST

Clean hands with soap and not sanitiser prior to lighting diyas and candles on April 5, says Indian Army

On 5th April, let us be careful while lighting diyas or candles. Use soap to wash your hands and not alcohol-based sanitizers prior to lighting, the Indian Army said, reports ANI.

02:11 PM IST

51-yr-old coronavirus patient who attended the Tablighi Jamat in New Delhi dies

A 51-year-old coronavirus positive patient who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, passed away in Tamil Nadu, today. There are 411 Coronavirus positive cases in the state, out of which 364 are Tablighi Jamaat attendees, the state health department said, reports ANI.

01:47 PM IST

'Aao diya jalayen': PM Modi shares Vajpayee's poem as reminder to light candles on April 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a video clip of BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee reciting his famous poem, to remind people to light up lamps on Sunday night to show the country’s “collective resolve” to fight coronavirus. “Aao diya jalayen” (come let’s light the lamp), Modi tweeted.

01:44 PM IST

Use of masks will help protect community from Covid-19: Govt

"Use of masks will help in protecting community at large from Covid-19," says govt in advisory asking people to wear 'homemade face covers'.

01:41 PM IST

Process of issuing certificates for lower rate collection of TDS, TCW tax eased

"In view of the hardships faced by taxpayers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, CBDT issues notification dated April 03, 2020 easing the process of issuing of certificates for lower rate/nil deduction/collection of TDS or TCS wrt FY 2019-20," I-T department tweeted.

01:38 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanks Feeding India organisation

"Feeding India, the organisation working against hunger, malnutrition and wastage of food is distributing food kits containing essential food items among the poor and daily wage labourers in Lucknow. I thank all those associated with this organization," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

First published: Apr 04, 2020 05:08 IST