COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi welcomes announcement of CDS, says India applauds frontline warriors

According to the Union Health Ministry, the number of active Covid-19 cases stood at 25,007, while 8,888 people have recovered and one patient has migrated. The total number of cases includes 111 foreign nationals.

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India is taking full preparations to lift its lockdown as Centre has designated districts in three categories. The Centre today said that the country is manufacturing PPEs, ventilators and masks at fast-pace and that HCQ and medicines for lupus disease are stocked up in the country. 

According to empowered groups, 1,87,000 PPE kits are being manufactured in the country every day.

As many 1,993 COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 35,043 in the country, said the Central government on Friday.The total cases are inclusive of 25,007 active cases and 8,888 cured/discharged/migrated ones, said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, while addressing media persons here. A total of 564 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, added Agarwal.

The MHA today asked Railway Ministry and state governments to coordinate and facilitate the return of migrant labourers.

In another development, the Haryana Police today sealed the Delhi-Gurugram borders, sending back scores of commuters. The policemen manning the borders only allowed passage of those associated with essential services.

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01 May 2020

23:15 IST

Our Armed Forces have always kept the nation safe. Even in times of disasters, they are out there helping people. Now, our Forces are, in a unique way, saying a big thank you to our frontline COVID-19 warriors for their endeavour towards making India COVID-19 free. I welcome the announcements by the Chief of Defence Staff today. India has waged a strong fight against COVID-19 due to courageous frontline warriors who have cared and cured many. They are spectacular. India applauds them and their families: PM Narendra Modi

22:39 IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday announced that the Delhi metro services will remain closed for the commuters till May 17 in light of the extension of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown issued by the Centre. In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown by another two weeks.

Public Service Announcement

In light of the extension of lockdown issued by the government, Metro services will remain closed for commuters till 17th May. Our helpline services 155370 shall also not be available. You may reach us at helpline@dmrc.org.

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) May 1, 2020