COVID-19: Global Death Toll Crosses 1 Lakh, India Cases at 6,761
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The global death toll due to coronavirus has crossed 1,00,000, AFP reported. As per the Johns Hopkins tracker, the total number of deaths reported across the globe is 1,00, 376.
India on Friday, 10 April reported 896 cases in 24 hours, the sharpest one day increase, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,761, with the death toll standing at 206. According to the latest health ministry data, there are 6,039 active cases and as many as 516 patients have been cured or discharged.
Punjab on Friday, became the second state after Odisha, to extend the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown by another fortnight till 1 May, reported ANI.
Earlier, Assam recorded its first COVID-19 death as a patient at Silchar Medical College Hospital passed away, PTI reported, quoting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- A COVID-19 positive person passed away at Sassoon hospital in Pune on Thursday, 9 April, taking the total death toll to 25 in the district
- Delhi University has postponed all examinations until further notice
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital
- Three cancer patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been admitted to Delhi State Cancer Institute, said hospital authorities
- Several states have suggested an extension of the nationwide lockdown to contain the virus
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US Reports 1,783 COVID-19 Deaths: Johns Hopkins Tracker
US on Friday, 10 April, recorded 1,783 deaths due to the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, AFP reported quoting Johns Hopkins tracker.
Assam Records Its First COVID-19 Death
Assam recorded its first COVID-19 death as a patient at Silchar Medical College Hospital passed away, PTI reported, quoting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
21 More Test Positive in Gujarat's Vadodara
21 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Gujarat’s Vadodara, of which 20 people are from Nagarvada area. The total number of positive coronavirus cases in Vadodara stands at 39 now, according to ANI.
Maharashtra to Lock Down 5 Prisons in Mumbai, Pune
Maharashtra Home Department has issued orders for the complete lockdown of 5 prisons in the Mumbai and Pune regions till further orders, ANI reports. These are Mumbai Central Prison, Thane Prison, Yerawada Prison, Byculla Prison and Kalyan Prison.
Five New Cases Reported in Dharavi
Five more people, two of them attendees of the Nizamuddin Markaz event in Delhi, test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai's Dharavi, PTI reported, quoting the BMC. The total number of cases in the area is now 22.
Three new cases were also reported from Mumbai's Dadar area, including 2 nurses of Shushrusha Hospital and a man from Kelkar Road. The total number of cases in Dadar stands at 6 now.
26 New Cases Reported in Rajasthan
26 more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Rajasthan on Friday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 489, ANI reported.
25 of the new positive cases have contact history, while details of 1 case are being ascertained, according to the Rajasthan’s health department.
Total Cases in Andhra Pradesh Climb to 365
With two new cases in Ananthapur, the total number of COVID-19 cases registered in Andhra Pradesh have increased to 365, including 349 active cases, 10 discharged and 6 deceased.
46 New Cases in Gujarat, Tally up to 308
Forty-six new cases of COVID-19 were found in Gujarat, taking the tally up to 308, reports PTI, quoting officials. The death toll in the state has climbed to 19.
Indigo Flights to Fly at 50% Capacity Post Lockdown
Announcing the post-lockdown plan, IndiGo’s CEO said that the airline will have no meal service for some time and will fill only 50 percent seats in flights.
Maharashtra COVID-19 Tally at 1,380 as 16 More Test Positive
16 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported Maharashtra, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1380, according to ANI.
Petition Filed in SC Seeking Mass House to House Testing, Treatment in COVID-19 Hotspots
A petition has been filed in Supreme Court seeking its direction to the Govt of India to carry out mass house-to-house tests for identification, treatment of COVID-19 infected persons in hotspot cities and to contain its spread in the country, ANI reports.
Odisha Case Tally at 48, Death Toll at 2
According to the Odisha government, the state has seen a total of 48 positive cases of which include two recoveries, one death and 45 active cases.
Priyanka Gandhi Writes to Yogi Adityanath Seeking More Testing
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote to UP CM Yogi Adityanath seeking more testing for COVID-19 in big states like UP, according to PTI.
UK Announces Flights From South India for Stranded British Travellers
UK announces charter flights from South India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to rescue stranded UK nationals. Over 3,000 British travellers stranded in India will get home on 12 charter flights which are open for bookings today, the British Deputy High Commission said on Friday.
10 New Cases in Karnataka; Total 207
10 more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Karnataka on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 207, including 6 deaths and 34 discharged.
9 of the 10 new cases are close contacts of people who had tested positive for the virus earlier, according to the state government.
Punjab CM Says the Lockdown Should Go On; State Cabinet to Decide Today
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has said he feels the lockdown should go on, PTI reported. The state cabinet will take a decision on the matter on Friday.
PGI Chandigarh experts project that COVID may peak by mid-Sept; can infect 58 percent of country's population, Singh added.
ICMR Validates Tuberculosis Testing Machine for COVID-19 Screening
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has validated TrueNat, a tuberculosis testing machine, for COVID-19 screening tests, ANI reported.
Expert Committee Set up by TN Recommends Extending Lockdown by 14 Days
The expert medical committee constituted by Tamil Nadu has recommended extending the lockdown by 14 days, TNM reports.
The CM had earlier said that based on the recommendations of this committee, and 12 others, the govt will take a call on the extension.
57 More Test Positive in Rajasthan
Fifty seven more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Rajasthan on Thursday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 520, reported ANI, quoting the state health department.
Spain Records Lowest Daily Death Toll in 17 Days
Spain recorded its lowest daily death toll on Friday from coronavirus in 17 days, with 605 people dying, reported APF, quoting the government.
The update raised the overall number of fatalities to 15,843 in Spain, which has suffered one of the worst outbreaks of COVID-19 in the world, and where the total number of cases now stands at 157,022.
2 Municipal Wards Sealed in Bengaluru After Cases Detected
Two municipal wards in Bengaluru- Bapuji Nagar and Padarayanapura- are going to be sealed for 14 days after five people tested positive for COVID-19 in the two areas, reported PTI, quoting B H Anil Kumar, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner
2 More Test Positive in Puducherry
Two more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Puducherry on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the union territory to 7.
Indore Death Toll Rises to 27
A 65-year-old doctor passed away due to COVID-19 in Indore. Three more men also tested positive posthumously, raising the death toll int eh city to 27, reported ANI, quoting Praveen Jadiya, Indore Chief Medical & Health Officer.
12 More Test Positive in WB
Twelve more people tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 89, reported ANI, quoting Rajiv Sinha, Chief Secretary of West Bengal
COVID-19 Positive Italian Woman Dies in Gurgaon
A COVID-19 positive Italian woman, who was admitted at a private hospital in Haryana's Gurgaon, passed away on Friday due to a heart attack, reported PTI, quoting state health officials.
8 More Test Positive in Srinagar
Eight more people tested positive in Srinagar on Friday. Seven of the latest cases are members of a religious congregation who were traced, and isolated on 27 March, reported ANI, quoting Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary-Planning, Jammu & Kashmir.
Punjab CM Pitches Virology Centre in State
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday proposed to the central government a Rs 550 crore project for setting up an ‘Advanced Centre for Virology’ in the state, with land to be offered by his government free of cost, reported ANI, quoting the Chief Minsters office.
The CM wrote to Prime Minster Narendra Modi requesting him to direct Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to set up the proposed centre, which would focus on addressing regional, national and global needs in virology, diagnostics, research and therapeutic evaluations to cope with COVID-19 pandemic.
Telangana Makes Wearing Mask Outside Compulsory
The Telangana government on Friday, made wearing a mask covering nose and mouth compulsory when going out and while interacting with others, a Government Memo said while stating that some people do not show COVID-19 symptoms despite being positive of the virus.
21 More Test Positive in Punjab
Twenty one more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Punjab on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 151, reported ANI, quoting the Punjab government.
PMC to Provide Rs 1 Crore Insurance Cover to Healthcare Workers
Pune Municipal Corporation on Friday decided to provide an insurance cover of Rs 1 crore to its health workers and other employees who are rendering essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the city, reported ANI, quoting Murlidhar Mohol, Pune Mayor.
10 More Test Positive in Karnataka
Ten more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state 207, including 6 deaths and 34 discharges, reported ANI, quoting the Karnataka government.
77 More Test Positive, Death Toll Rises to 9 in TN
Seventy seven more people tested positive in Tamil Nadu on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 911, reported ANI, quoting CS Shanmugam, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary.
One COVID-19 patient passed away in Thoothukudi today, raising the death toll in the state to 9.
218 More Test Positive in Mumbai
Two hundred and eighteen people tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the city to 993, reported ANI, quoting the Bombay Municipal Corporation.
Gurgaon Makes Wearing Masks Compulsory
Gurgaon authorities on Friday announced that wearing a mask which covers the nose and mouth has been made compulsory when going out and while interacting with others. Any person in violation of the law will be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, reported ANI.
One More Tests Positive in Chandigarh
A 40-year-old resident of Chandigarh, who was admitted at GMSH Sector 16, has tested positive for COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the city to 19, reported ANI, quoting the Chandigarh Health Department.
6 Held for Violating Lockdown in Dharavi
The Dharavi police on Friday arrested six residents in the area after they gathered at a local church to offer Good Friday prayers. They were charged for violating the terms of the lockdown and subsequently released on bail.
One More Tests Positive in Tripura
A 32-year-old resident of Madhya Pradesh has tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura, raising the total number of cases in the state to 2. The patient is currently staying at Damcherra and had travelled along with the first positive patient in the state, reported ANI, quoting Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister.
70 More Test Positive in Gujarat
Seventy more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Gujarat on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 378, including 33 discharge and 19 discharges, reported ANI, quoting the state health department.
183 More Test Positive in Delhi
Hundred and eighty three more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi, raising the total number of cases in the capital to 903. 154 of the latests cases are liked to the Tablighi events in Nizamuddin.
98 More Test Positive in Rajasthan
Ninety eight more people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 561. Fifty three of the latest cases were reported in Jaipur, reported ANI, quoting the state health department.
Delhi Containment Zones Increased to 30
The Delhi Government on Friday announced more containment zones in the capital to contain the spread of COVID-19. Nabi Karim, E pocket GTB enclave, street no 18 to 22 of Zakir Nagar & nearby area of Abu Bakar Masjid, Zakir Nagar are some areas which have been added as containment zones, reported ANI.
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Crosses 1,00,000
The global death toll due to coronavirus has crossed 1,00,000, AFP reported.
As per the Johns Hopkins tracker, the total number of deaths reported across the globe is 1,00, 376.
COVID-19: 10 More Recover in Odisha
As many as 10 people recovered from coronavirus in Odisha on Friday, 10 April. Total number of recoveries now stand at 12 in the state.