The total number of COVID-19 positive cases reached 3,072 in India, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, 4 April, with 2,784 active cases and 75 deaths.
Despite the increasing numbers, Joint Secretary in the Ministry for Health, Lav Agarwal, earlier today said in his daily briefing that the rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases in India is not high compared to other countries.
- PM Modi had telephone conversations with various world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Brazil President Jair Bosonaro, about working together to fight COVID-19
- Two new cases emerged from Mumbai’s Dharavi slum area; total number of cases in the state stand at 635
- PM Modi will interact with floor leaders of political parties on 8 April at 11 am
'Those Who Attended Tablighi Jamaat Should Disclose Identity or Face Action': Himachal Pradesh CM
Himachal Pradesh CM, Jai Ram Thakur urged people from the state who attended the Tablighi Jamaat to disclose their identities by 5 pm or else face government action.
"Total 13 coronavirus positive cases reported in the state so far, 6 out of them had attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi. We appeal to everyone, who attended Tablighi Jamaat, to disclose their identity by 5 PM today otherwise govt will be forced to take action," he said.
Carrie Symonds Bedridden With Symptoms of Coronavirus, Says 'I'm on the Mend'
Carrie Symonds, UK PM Boris Johnson's fiancee, said that has been bedridden with symptoms of coronavirus for a week. Symonds is also currently pregnant.
"I’ve spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus. I haven’t needed to be tested and, after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I’m on the mend," she tweeted on Saturday.
"Being pregnant with COVID-19 is obviously worrying," she added, tweeting out an informative link for other expecting mothers. Johnson himself tested positive for coronavirus and has self-quarantined.
PM Modi Speaks With Spain's Prime Minister About Coronavirus Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today with Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon, President of the Government (equivalent to Prime Minister) of Spain, the Prime Minister's Office said on Saturday, ANI reported.
The two leaders reportedly discussed the global challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic. "PM Modi conveyed his deepest condolences for tragic loss of lives in Spain and offered prayers for speedy recovery of those still suffering from the disease. PM Modi assured that India stands in solidarity with the heroic Spanish efforts, and would extend support to the best of its ability," the PMO said.
Telangana: 43 New Cases Take State Total to 272
43 more COVID-19 cases were reported in Telangana on Saturday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 272, said the state's Health Department.
Out of this, 33 people have been cured or discharged, 11 have lost their lives and the total active cases are 228.