COVID-19 Death Toll in US Crosses 10,000: Coronavirus Outbreak Live News Updates on April 6, 2020

On Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes, the entire nation switched off all the lights in their home and lit diyas, candles and flashed their mobile lights to kill the darkness created by coronavirus. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.

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06 Apr, 23:58 (IST)

The number of death due to coronavirus in the United States has crossed 10,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

06 Apr, 23:47 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped for a speedy recovery of his British counterpart Boris Johnson who has contracted coronavirus. PM Modi tweeted: "Hang in there, Prime Minister (of UK) Boris Johnson. Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon."

06 Apr, 23:27 (IST)

The death toll due to coronavirus in France surged to 8911 with 833 more deaths being reported on Monday.

06 Apr, 22:35 (IST)

Tripura reported its first coronavirus case on Monday. The patient is from Udaipur, said Chief Minister Biplab Deb.

06 Apr, 22:29 (IST)

A total of 1,01,068 samples have been tested till 9 pm on April 6, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) amid the coronavirus outbreak.

06 Apr, 22:24 (IST)

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended shutdown in the epicentre of the US' deadly coronavirus pandemic to April 29.

06 Apr, 22:04 (IST)

The number of coronavirus cases jumped to 256 in Madhya Pradesh with 63 new cases being reported today, said Health Commissioner Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.

06 Apr, 21:42 (IST)

The United Kingdom has recorded over 5,000 coronavirus deaths, says news agency AFP.

06 Apr, 20:56 (IST)

A 38-year-old pregnant woman from Nalasopara who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away today at Nair House: Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra.

06 Apr, 20:33 (IST)

Telangana Chief Minister's Office now clarifies that CM K Chandrasekhar Rao suggested extension of lockdown for 2 more weeks (after April 15). He took a reference from BCG report which suggested lockdown in India will be good until June 3. No announcement of extension yet.

06 Apr, 20:31 (IST)

Telangana Chief Minister's Office now clarifies that CM K Chandrasekhar Rao suggested extension of lockdown for 2 more weeks (after April 15). He took a reference from BCG report which suggested lockdown in India will be good until June 3. No announcement of extension yet.

06 Apr, 20:07 (IST)

 Maharashtra: Media reports that area near Matoshree house in Mumbai is sealed is incorrect, BMC PRO says, routine sanitisation work was going on

06 Apr, 19:48 (IST)

Maharashtra Government has currently set up 4653 relief camps sheltering 4,54,142 migrant labourers & providing food to 5,53,025 migrant labourers & homeless people across the state: Office of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

06 Apr, 19:12 (IST)

The number of coronavirus cases rose to 4,281 in Inda. Till now, 111 people have lost their live. Currently, there are 3,851 active cases in the country

06 Apr, 19:06 (IST)

37 new COVID19 positive cases reported in Andhra Pradesh today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 303: Andhra Pradesh Health Department

06 Apr, 18:22 (IST)

There are 50 new COVID19 positive cases in Tamil Nadu today including 48 from Tablighi Jamaat; Total positive cases in the state is 621 including 570 Tablighi Jamaat returnees: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh

06 Apr, 18:22 (IST)

There are 50 new COVID19 positive cases in Tamil Nadu today including 48 from Tablighi Jamaat; Total positive cases in the state is 621 including 570 Tablighi Jamaat returnees: Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh

06 Apr, 18:20 (IST)

Meghalaya: National Cadet Corps of Shillong Group assist civil administration & police in monitoring proper physical distancing during ration distribution on govt approved shops today. Over 200  Senior Division Cadets have volunteered for this from Meghalaya.

06 Apr, 17:52 (IST)

Only 3000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been sent by the Centre yesterday, I myself arranged 2,27,000 PPEs: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

06 Apr, 17:29 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh: COVID-19 cases reach 305, with 27 more people (21 of Tablighi Jamaat) testing positive till 8 AM today. Out of the total cases, 159 are linked to Tablighi Jamaat. Maximum 61 cases have been reported in Gautam Budh Nagar.

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Mumbai, April 6: The total COVID-19 positive cases in the country have climbed to 3,577 as on Sunday.  According to the union health ministry, the virus has also killed 83 people. On Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes, the entire nation switched off all the lights in their home and lit diyas, candles and flashed their mobile lights to kill the darkness created by coronavirus. The appeal was made by PM Narendra Modi to the citizen of India to show their solidarity in this moment of darkness.

An earthquake tremor was felt in Guwahati and other parts of the state. The total number of coronavirus cases in the city has increased to 40 after 23 more persons tested positive for coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. The numbers also include 20 Tablighi Jamaat (Delhi) returnees. 

According to reports. the British government on Sunday warned that outside exercise could be banned if people flout stringent guidelines to cut the spread of coronavirus infections. A tiger housed at the Bronx Zoo in the United States here tested positive for coronavirus, making it the first known infection in an animal anywhere, according to US Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus. Johnson, 55, "continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus", a spokesperson informed on Sunday. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 06, 2020 07:42 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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