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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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.
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.
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.
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.