India coronavirus, COVID-19, April 11: Madhya Pradesh's coronavirus positive cases surge to 529 with 40 deaths
As India enters its 18th day of the lockdown the situation in the country still remains alarming as the total number of coronavirus cases in India rise to 7,447 which includes 6,565 active cases, 642 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 239 fatalities as per Ministry of Health latest data.
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As India enters its 18th day of the lockdown the situation in the country still remains alarming as the total number of coronavirus cases in India rise to 7,447 which includes 6,565 active cases, 642 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 239 fatalities as per Ministry of Health latest data.
Meanwhile, a decision on the possible extension of the nation-wide lockdown is awaited while Odisha and Punjab state governments announced an extension in the lockdown in their states till May 1. Delhi and Maharashtra have banned venturing out without masks and said violators will invite arrest. Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi also discussed the situation with the chief ministers of states in a video conference meeting.
The total number of coronavirus cases across 185 nations reached 1,694,954 and the death toll stood at 102,607 at 06.30 am (IST) on Saturday (April 11, 2020). The US continues to record the highest number of cases at 499,252 followed by Spain at 158,273, Italy at 147,577, Germany at 122,171, and France at 125,171 as per Johns Hopkins University data.
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According to the Johns Hopkins University at 10:25 PM IST, the COVID-19 has infected over 17,33,792 people globally with claiming around 1,06,469 lives.
Rajasthan: State's total number of coronavirus cases crossed 700 on Saturday as 139 new confirmed COVID-19 cases come up.
Madhya Pradesh Health Department: Total coronavirus positive cases in the state now stands at 529, death toll at 40.
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev directs DCPs to provide sufficient security to healthcare personnel treating COVID-19 patients.
Himachal Pradesh: Total 954 samples tested to date, of which 32 have tested positive for COVID-19. 9 positive patients have been cured, while 18 active cases are still under treatment. One death reported in the state so far, says Department of Health&Family Welfare.
Maharashtra govt has not allowed any vendor to sell liquor online or deliver it home. Such news on social media are fake: State excise department.
PM Modi: Had yet another fruitful interaction with all Chief Ministers, the third such one in the last few days. We continued the extensive deliberations relating to the COVID-19 situation in India.
Had yet another fruitful interaction with all Chief Ministers, the third such one in the last few days. We continued the extensive deliberations relating to the COVID-19 situation in India. https://t.co/nrCQW4lbOR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2020
Telangana: Total 503 positive cases in the state till now with 14 deaths. 96 patients have been cured/discharged.
At present, there are 393 cases in hospitals. Telangana cabinet decided to continue lockdown till April 30. All students studying in class 1 to 9 will be promoted to the next class in the state.
Mizoram government makes testing of locally-made hand sanitisers mandatory to ensure that the products meet safety standards before they are distributed or sold.
Gujarat city-wise total cases and deaths:
Ahmedabad Case - 243, Death-10, Surat Case-28, Death-04, Rajkot Case-18, Vadodara Case-95, Death-02,
Gandhinagar Case-15, Death-01, Bhavnagar Case-23, Death-02, Kutch Case-4, Mahesana Case-02, Gir Somnath Case -02,
Porbandar Case-03, Panchmahal Case-01 Death-01, Patan Case-14 Death-01, Chhota Udepur Case-03, Jamnagar Case-01 Death-01,
Morbi Case-01, Anand Case-05, Sabarkantha Case-01, Dahod Case-01, Bharuch Case-08.
Out of the total 468 cases in the state, 33 cases are of those who have returned from various countries, 32 cases are of those who have returned from other states of the country whereas 403 cases are of local transmission.
Gujarat: Total COVID-19 cases stand at 468. 90 new cases reported today. Three new deaths take the death toll to 22. Over 44 patients have recovered.
Himachal Pradesh: Two new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported, taking the total cases to 32 in the State: RD Dhiman Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Odisha: There are a total 50 COVID-19 positive cases, 1 death in the state. As of today, there are 37 active cases in the state, says Sanjay Kumar Singh, Commissioner Cum Secretary , Information & Public Relations Department
Gurugram Health Department, Haryana: No COVID-19 positive case reported in Gurugram district in the last 72 hours; the total number of active positive cases in the district is 18, total positive COVID-19 patients discharged is 14.
Kerala: 10 more test positive for novel coronavirus, the total rises to 373 including 228 active cases.
TN Chief Secretary, K Shanmugam: Chief Minister K Palaniswami has favoured extension of lockdown to the PM by two weeks, based on expert panel's recommendation.
Andhra Pradesh: 24 new cases added taking the cumulative total to 405. No new death today thus the overall number of deaths remains 6. 11 have been discharged. Presently, 388 COVID-19 positive cases are being treated in designated Govt hospitals across the state.
Government of Delhi has decided to grant one-time financial help of Rs. 5000 to the individuals holding public service badge (Drivers) and driving licence of paratransit passenger vehicles i.e Auto rickshaws, Taxis, Gramin Sewa, Phatphat Sewa, Maxicab, Eco- Friendly Sewa, E-Rickshaws and school cabs etc.
Financial help will be given through Direct Benefit of Transfer in the Aadhaar linked bank accounts of the eligible PSV holders in NCT of Delhi.
The applicants can file on-line applications within fifteen days of the opening of the portal from Monday (April 14, 2020) itself from 10.00 a.m. onwards.
The link is available at the website of Transport dept, Govt of Delhi at https://transport.delhi.gov.in/
Madhya Pradesh: Man, who was detained under the National Security Act and shifted to a Jabalpur jail from Indore, tests positive for novel coronavirus, says Official.
Jammu and Kashmir: Around 2,500 residents of a panchayat in J&K's Kathua district decide to skip a meal everyday to feed the hungry during lockdown.
India's total COVID-19 cases jump to 7,529 with 242 deaths. 768 new cases, 36 deaths in last 24 hours.
Jammu and Kashmir: 17 new cases reported in J&K. 5 from Jammu Division and 12 from Kashmir. The total number of positive cases now stands at 224.
PM Modi assures that the country has adequate supplies of essential medicines; gives a stern message against black marketing and hoarding.
PM Modi condemns attacks on health professionals and incidents of misbehavior with students from North-East and Kashmir.
PM Modi: Aarogya Setu app is an essential tool in our fight against COVID-19, can subsequently act as an e-pass to facilitate travel.
PM Modi: Next 3-4 weeks critical to determine the impact of steps taken till now to curb the spread of the virus.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee: The total number of active cases stands at 95 in the state. PM has said that the lockdown must be extended. The lockdown in Bengal will continue till April 30.
Rajasthan: Rajasthan records 117 cases till 2 pm today. 65 new cases in Jaipur takes total positive patients to 286 in Jaipur, 13 new cases in Banswara, 4 in Bikaner, one in Dausa, One in Jaisalmer, one in Karauli. 18 new cases came out in Tonk, 14 in Kota.
Total positive patients figure jump to 678 in Rajasthan.
AIIMS assures treatment to an HIV and Cancer patient amid lockdown - files status report in Delhi High Court.
Health Ministry: Over 8.2 lakh COVID-19 cases would have been reported till April 15 if the lockdown would not have been imposed.
JS Papalkar, Akola Collector, Maharashtra: Today a patient at Akola Govt Medical College died after he suffered a neck injury. He died during treatment as he had already lost too much blood. He is from Assam. Police investigation underway.
PM Modi: When every person of the country will follow "Jaan hai toh jahan hai", will take care of both of them, will follow government's and administration's guidelines, the fight against Corona will get stronger.
PM Modi: It was emphasized that to save the life of every citizen, lockdown and social distancing is very important. Most of the people of this country understood this and also stayed at homes.
BS Yediyurappa: My cabinet and I attended the video conference about #covid19 with PM Narendra Modi today. We discussed vital strategies and actions to implement around the state. We are doing and will do everything in our control to tackle this pandemic.
Centre considering two-week extension of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, PM Narendra Modi to take final call.
The PM has told the Chief Ministers that after hearing your opinion, the government will propose to increase the lockdown by two weeks. There may be a need to increase the lockdown further: Sources
DG PIB: During the video-conferencing on #coronavirusinindia with state CMs today, most states requested PM Modi to extend the lockdown for 2 more weeks. The Central Government is considering this request.
CM Arvind Kejriwal: PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp to extend it.
Rajasthan: 18 more COVID19 cases reported in the state, total tally rises to 579: Official. (PTI input)
Bihar: 1 more COVID-19 positive case reported in the state. Case tally rise to 61. 45-year-old male from Nawada was tested positive on Saturday.
Centre writes to West Bengal Government for dilution of lockdown: Central govt on Saturday wrote to West Bengal govt for dilution of lockdown after govt started giving exemptions. This letter by MHA to CS, West Bengal clearly states areas like Rajabazar, Narkel Danga, Topsia, Metiabruz are witnessing a widescale violation of lockdown and social distancing. the letter also mentions that police are allowing religious congregations in the state and ration being distributed by political leaders and not through the PDS. MHA has demanded to furnish details immediately.
Delhi airport: Amid the lockdown imposed to help contain the spread of coronavirus, the cargo terminal and associated facilities at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) have been operating in full swing to support the Government of India in handling and processing essential commodities, especially healthcare and medical supplies.
PM Modi to CMs during COVID-19 meet: I am in touch with everyone. If there's anything important contact me over the phone. I am 24x7 available for help.
Madhya Pradesh govt allows MLAs to use Local Area Development Fund for purchase of infra-red thermometers, personal protection equipment kits, COVID19 testing kits, ICU ventilators, face masks, gloves, sanitizers&for setting up of isolation/quarantine wards in their constituency. (ANI report)
The Union Health Ministry asks all states to prohibit use and spitting of smokeless tobacco in public places to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board directs all its caretakers to immediately inform police if they hear about any person who had attended Tablighi Jamaat meet in Delhi's Nizamuddin area. (PTI input)
States want CSR funds into CM Relief Fund to fight COVID-19, ask MCA to notify their eligibility: As the fight against novel coronavirus gets longer with the addition of an increasing number of positive cases across the country, there is now a demand from states to channelise some corporate CSR funds into Chief Ministers Relief Fund or State Relief Fund for COVID-19. (IANS input)
West Bengal: Yoga made compulsory by Jalpaiguri police for all policemen to deal with lockdown mental stress.
Indore: With three more people succumbing to COVID-19 in Indore on Saturday (April 11), the district death toll due the virus climbed to 30. According to Indore's Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Medical College, two male patients and a female person died while battling coronavirus this morning.
Karnataka: 7 new COVID-19 cases reported from 5 pm on April 10 to 12 noon on April 11. Total number of cases in the state stands at 214 this includes 37 recovered cases and 6 fatalities.
Haryana: 163 COVID-19 cases reported in the state; death toll at 2.
Till date 163 confirmed cases of #COVID19 have been reported in the state, including 6 from Sri Lanka, 1 each from Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia & South Africa and 64 from other states. 2 deaths reported in the state so far: Health Department, Government of Haryana pic.twitter.com/ZpOyOmH27t
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020
COVID-19 patient from Assam allegedly commits suicide: A 30-year-old migrant worker from Assam, who had tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and was undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Akola city of Maharashtra, died after allegedly slitting his throat early on Saturday, officials said. (PTI input)
West Bengal: FIR registered against 50 unknown persons for violating the lockdown at Gopipur mosque in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on April 10. Sections include 188 IPC and Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act. The action comes after hundreds of people gathered at the Gopipur mosque of Murshidabad district for Friday prayers violating the lockdown, not maintaining social distancing and none were wearing masks.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh recommends extension of national lockdown during meeting with PM Modi via video conferencing.
CM Capt Amarinder Singh, in PM's video-conferencing with CMs, recommended extension of national lockdown by at least a fortnight in addition to special concessions for industry & agriculture sectors urgently. He also asked for faster supply of rapid testing kits: CMO Punjab pic.twitter.com/uxrzbeV1qT
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal asks PM Modi to extend lockdown till April 30 during discussion on COVID-19.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in the video-conferencing of PM Modi with the Chief Ministers, suggested to PM that the lockdown should be extended till April 30 all over India. #Coronavirus (file pic) pic.twitter.com/cF4hCzhIDV
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020
Advisory for special COVID-19 lifeline for NBFCs: Recommendations urging the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India to provide an urgent bank-backed credit lifeline to the country`s Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the name of COVID-19 relief package are unfounded, industry insiders and sector experts said on Friday. (IANS input)
Kashmir: Restrictions imposed on the movement of people as coronavirus threat continues in Kashmir.
Govt shares ways to do away with stress and anxiety during quarantine.
Click: https://t.co/MkbTwpLiUm pic.twitter.com/uIDahjmt9H
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) April 11, 2020
PM Modi wears a homemade mask during the meeting with Chief Ministers amid concerns on lockdown extension.
West Bengal to impose total lockdown in 10 COVID 19 hotspots including parts of Kolkata amid increasing COVID-19 cases: official (PTI input)
PM Modi's meeting with Chief Ministers begins via video conference to discuss COVID-19 situation in the country.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen wearing a mask during video-conferencing with the Chief Ministers over #COVID19. Other CMs are also using masks. pic.twitter.com/N6Qfjq9xjy
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020
Agra: People play patriotic songs, shower flower petals on Agra police during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. Watch here
Maharashtra: 92 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra; state's tally rises to 1666.
Case Details:
Mumbai Bmc 72
Aurangabad 2
Malegaon 5
Panvel 2
Kdmc 1
Thane corp 4
Palghar 1
Nasik rural 1
Nasik Corp 1
Anagar 1
Pmc 1
Vasai virar 1
South Korea plans tracking wristbands: South Korea announced plans on Saturday to strap tracking wristbands on people who defy quarantine orders and Christians were urged to stay home on Easter weekend as the global coronavirus death toll passed 100,000. (PTI report)
H1B Visas: US State dept conveys the Indian request for extension of visas including H1B visas for Indians in America to US Department of Homeland Security; The matter was taken by foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan sharing with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun on Wednesday.
Delhi: Security personnel and medical staff visit Nizamuddin West area for investigation.
Delhi: Security personnel and medical staff present in Nizamuddin West area which is one of the 30 areas, declared a containment zone in the union territory. Visuals from outside Markaz Masjid. pic.twitter.com/7avD1JwYPA
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020
Bihar: No positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state till 10 am on April 11, 2020 stands at 60 out of which 41 are active cases, 18 people have recovered and 1 death. 11 districts of Bihar are affected by coronavirus. Sewan remains the hotspot with 29 positive cases.
Gujarat: Total number of coronavirus cases surge to 432 which includes 34 recovered cases; death toll stands at 19. 8300 people tested till date.
Thailand reports 45 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths: The dead were Thai men, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman of the government`s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. The Southeast Asian nation has registered a total of 2,518 cases and 35 deaths since its outbreak emerged in January. (Reuters report)
Surat violence: 80 migrant workers detained for rampage in Surat amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, drones deployed.
Coronavirus toll surpasses 2,000 in single day in US: New coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 2,000 on Friday (local time), the highest tally of fatalities recorded within a day so far. (ANI input)
Liverpool legend Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus: Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said. The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection that required intravenous antibiotics. (PTI report)
Agra: Three more cases of coronavirus reported in Agra taking the total number of cases in the city to 92 on Saturday (April 11, 2020).
Surat violence: Migrant workers resorted to violence in Laskana area of Surat. Workers damaged an ambulance, set tyres on fire on the road. They were demanding salaries and want to go to their native places fearing extension of lockdown and no payment of salaries.
Gujarat:Migrant workers in Surat resorted to violence on street allegedly fearing extension of lockdown."Workers blocked road&pelted stones.Police reached the spot&detained 60-70 people.We've come to know that they were demanding to go back home",said DCP Surat,Rakesh Barot(10.4) pic.twitter.com/q09Z7lsLwR
— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2020
Kerala: A 71-year old man, hailing from Mahe, an enclave of Puducherry, dies of COVID-19 at a hospital in Kannur. (PTI report)
PM Narendra Modi to hold virtual meeting with CMs on extending coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police monitors situation during lockdown using drone cameras.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police in Poonch is using drone to monitor the areas during #CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/mUPLlWPL4I
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020