13 Apr, 23:29 (IST)

Professor Sarah Gilbert, associated with the Oxford University, told BBC Radio on Monday that the vaccine for coronavirus is likely to be developed by September.

13 Apr, 22:52 (IST)

356 new coronavirus positive cases reported in Delhi today, including 325 positive cases-Under Special Operations), four deaths today. Total number of positive cases in national capital rises to 1510 (including 1071 positive cases-Under Special Operations), total death toll 28, said a statement issued by the Delhi government.

13 Apr, 22:47 (IST)

After Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur became the second northeast state to officially extend the lockdown till April 30 in view of the coronavirus threat.

13 Apr, 21:22 (IST)

352 new #Coronavirus positive cases and 11 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2334: Maharashtra Health Department

13 Apr, 20:55 (IST)

5 more cases of #COVID19 reported in Jharkhand today - 3 from Ranchi's Hindpiri, 1 each from Bokaro and Giridih. Total number of positive cases in the state rises to 24: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni

13 Apr, 20:18 (IST)

34 new #COVID19 cases reported in Gujarat today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 572, of which 56 have been discharged, 26 deceased, 484 in stable condition and 8 patients are on ventilator: Gujarat Health Department

13 Apr, 20:15 (IST)

No.of containment zones in Delhi increases to 47 after Balaji Apartment, Sant Nagar, Burari, in and around area of A-1B/75 A Krishna Apartment, Paschim, in and around area of A-280 JJ Colony, Madipur and in and around area of 36/4, East Patel Nagar were included too.

13 Apr, 19:59 (IST)

The union territory of Puducherry has extended the coronavirus lockdown till April 30, announced Chief Minister V Narayanasamy.

13 Apr, 19:30 (IST)

150 new positive cases and 9 deaths reported today in Mumbai. Of the 9 deaths today, 7 had comorbidities. Total number of cases now stands at 1549 and total deaths at 100 in the city. 43 patients have been discharged today; total 141 discharged till date.

13 Apr, 19:11 (IST)

A sailor on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier has died of coronavirus, media reports confirmed.

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Mumbai, April 13: On Sunday, a 56-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police tested positive for COVID-19. He last came on duty on April 8. He is the third personnel of Delhi Police who has tested been positive. Till Sunday, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases was 8,447 and the death toll jumped to 273. The coronavirus tracker will update you on the latest breaking news around COVID-19 across the globe.

Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state with a total of 1761 cases, including 127 deaths. The total number of positive cases in Delhi was 1,069 on Sunday, according to the Health Ministry website. After Maharashtra, Delhi and a few other states, on Sunday, West Bengal Government made it mandatory to cover nose and mouth with a mask or any other available piece of cloth in public places, to avoid transmission of COVID19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain was discharged from the hospital on Sunday, after coronavirus treatment. Israel's former chief rabbi Eliahou Bakshi-Doron, who was known for promoting interfaith dialogue, has died of COVID-19, according to AFP. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates around the world.