No New COVID-19 Cases Found in Noida Sector 8, Clarifies Gautam Budh Nagar DM: Coronavirus Outbreak Live News Updates on April 7, 2020
The number of coronavirus disease cases in India jumped to 4,281 on Monday, and the death toll increased to 111. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
No new coronavirus cases were found in Noida's Sector 8, Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas LY has clarified. "Only as a precautionary measure of 'cluster containment' where previous cases have been found, people have been shifted and will be put under observation for the welfare of them and their surroundings," he tweeted.
A person from Hailakandi district, with a travel history to Saudi Arabia, has tested positive for coronavirus. With this, the total number of COVID-19 patients in Assam now stands at 28.
15 more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Rajasthan, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the state to 343: Rajasthan Health Department
40 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Telangana today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 348: Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Telangana
For the first time, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidelines for sample collection sites for COVID-19 testing. Few state governments had suggested establishing sample collection sites, over which ICMR said it has no objection and released an advisory.
19 COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths have been reported in the state today. Both the deceased had comorbid condition. Total positive cases in the state stand at 175: Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary (Health), Gujarat.
PM Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman. The two leaders discussed the health & economic challenges posed by the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, and the steps being taken by their respective countries to respond to them: Prime Minister's Office
100 new #COVID19 cases and 5 deaths have been reported in Mumbai today. Death toll rises to 40. Total number of positive cases in Mumbai stand at 590: Public Health Department, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Pune Police impose restrictions in several areas of the city to prevent spread of #COVID19. Shops related to essential services (excluding medicals and hospitals) to remain open from 10 am to 12 pm (for 2 hours only): Pune Police
The number of coronavirus cases rose to 4,789 in India on Tuesday. A total of 124 people also lost their lives due to the deadly virus. Currently, there are 4,312 active COVID-19 cases in the country. Meanwhile, 352 people have recovered from coronavirus so far.
There are 125 cases as of now, 118 are active cases; 24 in Jammu Division, 94 in Kashmir. 6 new cases in Jammu division today and 9 in Kashmir. Aggressive contact tracing; red zones to continue: Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary(Planning), J&K Government
PM Modi had a telephone conversation today with Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden. The two leaders discussed the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, and the steps being taken in their respective countries for controlling its health and economic impacts
AIIMS Medical Superintendent issued an order that those doctors/paramedics/nurses who are involved in the treatment of #COVID19 patients can wish to get Hydroxychloroquine tablets from their respective departments.
In West Bengal death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 5 and 8 new cases have been reported today. Total cases in the state stand at 69: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
"Punjab Health Department today gave a 24-hour deadline to all Tablighi Jamaat participants of the Delhi Nizamuddin Markaz event, who were hiding out in the state, to report to the nearest police station, or else face criminal prosecution," said the statement issued by the Information and Public Relations Dept, Punjab.
Mumbai, April 7: The number of coronavirus disease cases in India jumped to 4,281 on Monday, according to the Union Health Ministry. The new positive cases in the country increased by 214, and the total deaths related to COVID-19 has risen to 111.
In order to tackle the impact of the devastating effects of coronavirus, the central government on Monday announced to slash salaries, allowances and pension of incumbent and former lawmakers, including that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Union Cabinet announced a reduction in allowances and pension of lawmakers by 30 percent with effect from April 1, 2020, for a year.
According to an ANI tweet, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in a letter to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "We're hearing the news that some nurses have tested positive for COVID019 in Delhi. I would like to draw your attention to the situation which has been reported to us regarding the plight of nurses in Delhi"
The letter further stated, "I request that immediate action may be taken to alleviate concerns of nurses from Kerala working in Delhi. Concerned officials may be directed to urgently ensure that utmost protection is given to them". Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
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