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India coronavirus, COVID-19, April 7: Wearing masks at public places made mandatory in Chandigarh

As India continues to battle against coronavirus with the lockdown entering the 14th day on Tuesday (April 7, 2020), the total number of cases reached 4,421 which includes 3,981 active cases, 325 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 114 deaths as per the Ministry of Health data at 9 am IST.

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As India continues to battle against coronavirus with the lockdown entering the 14th day on Tuesday (April 7, 2020), the total number of cases reached 4,421 which includes 3,981 active cases, 325 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 114 deaths as per the Ministry of Health data at 8.50 am IST.  5 deaths and 354 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. 

According to the health ministry, Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths at 45, followed by Gujarat (12), Madhya Pradesh (9), Telangana (7), Delhi (7), Punjab (6) and Tamil Nadu (5).

PM Modi indicated some easing of restrictions in a phased manner after the nationwide lockdown ends on April 14 but asked the countrymen to be ready for a long battle against the outbreak. He also addressed the party workers where he asked the countrymen to feel neither tired nor defeated in this long fight.

Talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, he said that the government must work on war footing to mitigate the impact, adding that the ministries should prepare a business continuity plan, according to an official statement.

The deadly virus has infected over 13 lakh people across the globe and has taken over 72,638 lives around the world.   

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07 April 2020
23:17 IST

Worldwide coronavirus COVID-19 positive cases cross 13.8 lakh, death count nears 80,000.

23:16 IST

Andhra Pradesh: 10 fresh cases of novel coronavirus reported in the state, total rises to 314.
 

23:15 IST

Manipur govt to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,000 each to residents stranded in other states: Sources.
 

23:03 IST

Wearing masks at public places made mandatory in Chandigarh.

23:01 IST

Bihar: Four new cases reported in the state. Total stands at 38 now.
 

22:41 IST

Uttar Pradesh: No fresh coronavirus case detected in Noida, Greater Noida for three days in a row.
 

22:27 IST

World Athletics suspends Tokyo Olympic qualification period until December due to coronavirus COVID-19 scare.
 

21:45 IST

Uttar Pradesh: 200 people, suspected of coronavirus infection in Noida taken to quarantine centres.
 

21:26 IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says, "Dealing with COVID-19 is like fighting a war with an unknown enemy."

He also tweeted, "On the occasion of #WorldHealthDay, I salute all the health personnel who are our frontline warriors in the War Against #Covid19. I am sure with your strong commitment & hard work, Punjab will triumph over this unprecedented crisis."

 

21:25 IST

Haryana: Number of COVID-19 cases rises to 129 after 33 people test positive on Tuesday.
 

21:24 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Number of coronavirus cases in J&K rises to 125 after 15 new infections were detected.
 

21:24 IST

Gujarat: Ten more COVID-19 cases reported in the state; count climbs to 175.
 

21:19 IST

Maharashtra: 150 new patients take state's coronavirus cases to 1,000-mark, Mumbai worst-hit.
 

20:52 IST

Delhi government: Now only 3 private hospitals will treat coronavirus patients. These three have separate wings. Gangaram's Kolmate - 42 beds, Saket Max Hospital's E Wing-36, and Apollo Hospital Sarita Vihar's a separate wing - 50 beds.

Other hospitals have also been asked to be in standby when needed.

20:51 IST

Maharashtra: With five new deaths, Mumbai's COVID-19 death toll rises to 40.
 

20:50 IST

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump shows his aggression against China and WHO saying, "Fortunately I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on."
 

20:47 IST

Gujarat: With two more deaths due to COVID-19, toll reaches 15 in the state.
 

20:46 IST

Assam Police launches tele-counselling helpline numbers to provide psychological support to people struggling during coronavirus lockdown.
 

20:42 IST

Bihar: 2 women in Siwan district test positive for coronavirus. COVID-19 cases rise to 34 in the state.

 

20:41 IST

Maharashtra reports 12 fresh deaths due to COVID-19, toll jumps to 64: Health official
 

20:40 IST

Delhi: 25 new COVID-19 confirmed cases, 2 deaths reported in Delhi in last 24 hours.
 

20:19 IST

Assam govt announces 30-per cent cut in salary of chief minister, ministers and MLAs for one year to save money to fight against COVID-19.

19:37 IST

COVID-19 death count in India rises to 124, confirmed cases climb to 4,789. 508 new cases including 13 deaths in last 24 hours.

19:36 IST

Couple in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district names son as "Lockdown" to hail fight against novel coronavirus pandemic.

19:17 IST

Govt deposits Rs 7,825 in accounts of 15.65cr women under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.

18:38 IST

Iran: The total number of coronavirus cases in Iran has risen to more than 62,000 and the death toll is nearing 4,000, according to health ministry data announced on Tuesday
 

18:36 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: 16 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K today. 125 cases in all now; 118 active cases; 24 in Jammu Division, 94 in Kashmir.

18:31 IST

TN Health secretary, Beela Rajesh: 69 positive cases reported today including 1 death. 690 cases totally in TN (includes 7 deaths, 19 recovered and discharged). 636 cases are connected to Delhi Jamaat.
 

18:29 IST

Supreme Court to hear a PIL on April 13 seeking uninterrupted food supply & medical treatment in zoos amid lockdown.
 

18:26 IST

Head constable of Hyderabad police tests COVID-19 positive, 17 cops in quarantine: Officials.
 

18:25 IST

Tamil Nadu: One more COVID-19 death reported in TN; Toll rises to seven. 69 more test coronavirus positive, take the tally to 690.

18:12 IST

Over 22,000 govt-run relief camps functional across the country to provide shelter, food to the needy during lockdown, Centre informs Supreme Court.

 

18:11 IST

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea for immediate evacuation of Indian students stranded in UK.
 

18:08 IST

PM Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E. Stefan Lofven, PM of Sweden.

The two leaders discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps being taken in their respective countries for controlling its health and economic impacts.

Both leaders agreed on the potential for collaboration and data sharing between Indian and Swedish researchers and scientists, which would also contribute to the global efforts against COVID-19.

The two leaders promised to provide necessary facilitation and assistance for each other’s citizens, who may be stranded due to ongoing travel restrictions.

They also agreed that their officials would remain in touch to optimise availability of medical supplies for fighting COVID-19.

17:45 IST

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to suspend bookings for trains that are run by it, till April 30. IRCTC runs three trains as of now, 2 Tejas trains and 1 Kashi Mahakal Express.
 

17:33 IST

Delhi Government has given phone numbers of 1950 people related to Tablighi Jamaat to Delhi Police. All these people were removed from Nizamuddin Markaz recently.
 

17:30 IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: A total of 314 people have been found positive in the state till now, of which 168 are connected to Tablighi Jamaat.
 

17:29 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee: In West Bengal death toll due to coronavirus rises to 5 whereas, 8 new cases have been reported today. Total cases in the state stand at 69.
 

17:17 IST

Health Department, Karnataka: 12 new cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka in last 24 hours. Total cases in the state stand at 175 which including 25 discharge and 4 deaths.
 

17:08 IST

School Education Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu: In wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, students of Class 1 to 9 of Jammu division to be promoted to next class & all examinees, who appeared in Class 11 examination falling under Jammu Division to be the promoted to Class 12.
 

17:07 IST

8 Kyrgyzstan nationals, quarantined in Karnataka's Bidar district, booked for violating visa rules by indulging in Islamic missionary activities, says Police.

 

16:58 IST

In a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury appeals to him that care should be taken to ensure that Tablighi Jamaat congregation incident is not made into an excuse to target the Muslim community.

16:57 IST

Maharashtra: Cops at CM Uddhav Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' will be tested for coronavirus, says Maharashtra home minister, a day after tea-stall owner near the bungalow tested positive.

16:56 IST

Haryana: Police station set up in Panchkula to fight crime against women takes on additional responsibility -- preparing food for underprivileged hit by the lockdown.

16:44 IST

Health Ministry: Over 1,07,006 COVID-19 tests have been done till now.
 

16:42 IST

Health Ministry: Study suggests that if people will follow lockdown and social distancing, a COVID-19 positive patient can only infect 2.5 people in 30 days.
 

16:27 IST

Health ministry: Total COVID-19 cases in country rise to 4,421; 354 of them reported since Monday.

 

16:25 IST

Health ministry: ICMR study suggests 1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days if he/she doesn't follow lockdown, social distancing.
 

16:03 IST

Don't step out for Hanuman Jayanti, Shab-e-Baraat, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar amid coronavirus lockdown.
 

15:36 IST

Will extend lockdown if need arises, says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan.
 

15:34 IST

Rajasthan Health Department: Three more positive cases reported in Rajasthan (Kushalgarh, Banswara). All three are members of the same family, in which a positive case was found earlier. Total coronavirus positive cases in the state now at 328.
 

15:32 IST

Srinagar District Administration: In view of the prevailing health situation because of the COVID-19 outbreak, DM Shahid Choudhary has issued an order prohibiting all sorts of religious congregations and public movement on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat in Srinagar.
 

15:31 IST

Naval Kishore Ram, District Magistrate of Pune, Maharashtra: Three deaths have been reported in Pune today till now. All patients were COVID-19 positive and are cases of comorbidity. The death toll in Pune rises to 8.
 

14:56 IST

WhatsApp tightens limit on message forwarding to curb spread of COVID-19 misinformation: In an attempt to curb the spread of misinformation related to coronavirus, WhatsApp has decided to limit the frequently forwarded messages by users to one chat at a time. This limit will be in place once a message has been previously forwarded five times or more. The move comes at a time when several nations, including India, are initiating measures to tackle the spread of rumours and fake news related to the pandemic on social media platforms.

14:47 IST

MHA writes to states to ensure smooth and hassle-free supply of medical oxygen across the country. All Manufacturing units of medical oxygen and related items, their transport/cross land border movements, workers engaged in factories exempted from.

14:46 IST

Two AN-32 transport aircraft of Indian Air Force airlifted 19 personnel and 3500 kgs of medical equipment of ICMR from Tambaram (Tamil Nadu) to Bhubaneshwar (Odisha).

14:31 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Press Conference: Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (April 7) unveiled a 5T plan to curb the spread of the deadly virus in the national capital. The 5T plan unveiled by CM Kejriwal includes testing, tracing, treatment, teamwork and tracking.

14:28 IST

Gujarat govt adopts cluster containment plan in select hotspots:  The Gujarat government on Tuesday decided to implement a cluster containment plan across 15 localities in these four cities, a week ahead of the national lockdown ends on April 14. Adoption of the action plan means enforcing a complete lockdown of these areas, a senior Health department official said.

14:26 IST

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi: Order proportionate reduction of 30 pc in expenditure budget, other than salaries, pensions and central sector schemes. All foreign visits of President, PM Union ministers, CMs, state ministers and bureaucrats must be put on hold.

13:36 IST

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi, says, ''Transfer all money under 'PM Cares' fund to 'Prime Ministers National Relief Fund' for efficiency, transparency, accountability.''

13:33 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Press Conference: We have ordered kits for the testing of 50,000 people. The kits have started arriving. We have also placed orders for the rapid test of 1,00,000 people. The deliveries of kits will begin by Friday. Random tests will be done at hotspots. Detailed tests will also be done. 

13:28 IST

Tablighi Jamat: Mumbai police registers case against 150 members of Tablighi Jamat, who had attended Markaz in Delhi. The case is registered under section 188 (disobedience of order), 269 ( Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment ) and 270 ( malign act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of IPC.
 

13:24 IST

Karnataka: 12 new coronavirus cases reported. Total cases in the state stand at 175 including 4 death and 25 recovered cases. 

13:21 IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds Zee Media for contributing to PM CARES FUND for fighting coronavirus.

13:18 IST

Maharashtra: Mumbai police confirmed that 10 people who resided in Dharavi for few days after returning from Nizamuddin, Delhi have been identified and traced. They resided in the flat of the first Dharavi positive case of Coronavirus on April 1. They were from Kerala and had left for it from here. (ANI input)

13:08 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Press conference: Delhi has total of 525 COVID-19 cases. 2450 beds are fully dedicated to deal with corona patients in government hospitals and 400 beds in private hospitals. Plan to deal with 30,000 coronavirus active patient already prepared. 

12:31 IST

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shares 5 point plan to fight corona

12:02 IST

Andhra Pradesh: One more death due to COVID-19, toll rises to 4. (PTI info)

11:58 IST

Tablighi Jammat: 10 forensics team which went to Markz building for investigation sent to quarantine. Five members of FSL who went for forensic examination in Markaz have also been asked by the director to stay in the house quarantine for 14 days as a precaution. The rest of the family at home is also asked to stay away from them. Although the team went with the entire PPE, it has been ordered as a precautionary measure.

11:50 IST

Haryana: 16 new COVID-19 cases reported from Haryana. 350 samples tested in the past 3 days. Reports of 130 samples still awaited.

11:10 IST

Maharashtra: 23 new coronavirus positive cases reported in Maharashtra. Total number of cases stands at 891. The new cases include 1 case from Sangali, 4 from Pmc , Anagar reports 3, 2 in Buldhana, 10 in Bmc Mumbai, 1 in Thane and 2 in Nagpur.

 

 

10:56 IST

Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi Police registers FIR against Nizamuddin Markaz returnees Mohd. Fahad and Adnan Zahir after they created ruckus at Narela quarantine facility and excreted in the corridor and not at the designated toilet. They are suspects of coronavirus and have put life of people at risk.

10:44 IST

Madhya Pradesh: All the health workers fighting COVID19 to get Rs 50 lakh health insurance by the  Indian Government.  Apart from the health department, health security of Rs 50 lakhs will also be provided to corona fighters including police, departments of revenue, urban development, etc by the Madhya Pradesh govt, says CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan. 

10:34 IST

India drops anti-dumping probe against MEG imports from Saudi Arabia: India has dropped an anti-dumping investigation over imports of polyester feedstock monoethylene glycol (MEG) from Saudi Arabia, but will continue the effort against Kuwait, Oman, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, the government said. (Reuters report)

10:26 IST

PIB rejects media report claiming COVID-19 tracker AarogyaSetu is a surveillance App: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), which is the government’s nodal agency, has rejected a media report claiming that the newly launched AarogyaSetu is a surveillance App. Taking to its Twitter handle, the PIB tweeted, “Claim: a prominent newspaper has alleged in an Op-Ed that #AarogyaSetu will be used for surveillance.’’

09:52 IST

Meghalaya: Schools and educational institutions to remain closed till April 30. MGNREGA activities to be allowed to resume in respective villages. Wages and material components to tune of Rs 534.6573 crore sanctioned and released to respective BDOs for wages' payments and clearing materials bill, says state govt. (ANI Input) 

09:48 IST

Muskurayega India anthem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the efforts of film fraternity for their attempt to bring positivity among Indians with hope anthem `Muskurayega India` amid coronavirus crisis. Sharing the optimism filled anthem on Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "Phir muskurayega India... Phir jeet jayega India... India will fight. India will win! Good initiative by our film fraternity.

09:32 IST

Delhi COVID-19: Delhi govt to conduct over 1 Lakh tests in the next few days and random testing to be done in hotspots. Quarantine centers being set up in large numbers. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to brief today at 1 pm about a 5 point plan, formed in the view of the increase COVID19 cases.

09:24 IST

Delhi Police launches fake news verification module amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

08:58 IST

Rajasthan: 24 new cases reported till 9 am on Tuesday. The new cases include four positive cases from Banswara district, one from Churu district, three positive from Jaipur, seven positives from Jaisalmer, 9 positives from Jodhpur district. Total number of cases stands at 325.  

 

 

08:56 IST

COVID-19 data India: Total number of coronavirus cases rise to 4,421 which includes 3,981 active cases, 325 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 114 deaths as per the Ministry of Health data at 8.50 am IST.

08:39 IST

China reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases: Chinese health authorities said on Tuesday that no new domestically transmitted cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported on the mainland in the previous day. However, the National Health Commission received reports of 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland on Monday, all of which were imported, Xinhua reported. (ANI report)

08:34 IST

Worl Health Day: PM Modi lauds doctors, nurses and health care workers for their contribution to bravely leading the battle against the COVID-19 menace.

08:10 IST

World Health Day: PM Modi wishes people good health asks them to follow social distancing in order to protect their lives. 

07:39 IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar appeals West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and other MPs, MLAs to take 30% pay cut for a year as a contribution in COVID-19 efforts.

07:15 IST

Bhopal: Talaiya Police attacked in  Islam Pura on Monday night after they went to remove the crowd on the spot during the lockdown. Two policemen were injured in the incident. The police were attacked with knife.  Earlier, there has been an incident of water pouring on the police in the Budhwara area. Police are investigating the matter.

07:06 IST

Assam: 1182 persons have been arrested and 504 cases registered, so far for violating the coronavirus lockdown, says Sate ADGP (Additional Director General of Police)-Law & Order, GP Singh. (ANI report)
 

07:01 IST

India lifts restrictions on 24 drug exports amid coronavirus: India, the world`s main supplier of generic drugs, has lifted restrictions on the export of 24 pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines made from them, the government said in a statement. The 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines accounted for 10% of all Indian pharmaceutical exports and include several antibiotics, such as tinidazole and erythromycin, the hormone progesterone and Vitamin B12. (Reuters report)

06:58 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes early recovery to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said, ''Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon.''

06:47 IST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson COVID-19 symptoms worsen: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was admitted to hospital on Sunday (April 5) due to persistent COVID-19 coronavirus symptoms, was taken into intensive care unit (ICU) on Monday (April 6), Downing Street said.

06:43 IST

Coronavirus cases surge to 1,345,048 globally. US and Spain worst-hit with 367,507 and 136,675 cases respectively. The global death toll stands at 74,565.

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