Total 2,74,599 samples from 2,58,730 individuals have been tested as on 9 PM today. 11297 individuals confirmed #COVID19 positive among suspected cases&contacts of known positive cases. 28941 samples reported today, of which 953 tested positive: Indian Council of Medical Research
Two more #COVID19 positive cases reported in Bihar today, taking the total number of positive cases to 72: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Health Secretary, Bihar
Blue Dart Air Cargo today in Guwahati delivered medical goods including 50,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) kits brought from Guangzhou in China. The cargo flight will go to Kolkata now and then to Delhi: Assam Health Department
The 6th #COVID19 patient from Goa has recovered. Only one active case remains in Goa and no new cases reported after 3rd April 2020: Dr. Pramod Sawant, Goa Chief Minister
Air India has carried around 170 tonnes of #COVID19 related medical items in the last 10 days from Shanghai and Hongkong and hopes to uplift another 300 tonnes in the coming week from two new cities Guangzhou and Shenyang: Air India
Maharashtra: 232 new #COVID19 positive cases reported today, taking the total no. of positive cases in state to 2916. 36 patients have been discharged today, while 295 patients recovered & discharged till date. Total 187 deaths reported till now, of which 9 deaths reported today
A 49 years old COVID-19 male patient has died in Pune. He was suffering from comorbidity & pneumonia. This is fifth death reported in Pune today. The death toll due to the disease stand at 43: Pune health officials
Delhi: Migrant workers evacuated from Kudesiya Ghat near Kashmere Gate, given fruits & shifted to shelter homes set up at govt schools in different parts of Delhi amid Coronavirus Lockdown.
There are around 400 districts of India where coronavirus has not entered. We have been able to pin point where the virus is: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India has reached 11,933, and 392 people have died from the highly contagious virus so far. 1344 people have also recovered/discharged/migrated.
"The districts of the country will be classified into 3 categories - hotspot districts, non-hotspot districts but where cases are being reported and green zone districts," said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary Ministry of Health.
"The first positive (coronavirus) case of Arunachal Pradesh has tested negative today after conducting the 3rd test. He was kept in isolation for 13 days, under the observation of doctors. Repeat sample is being collected today again," said Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
12 more COVID-19 positive cases reported today; 8 from Jaipur, 1 from Dausa, 1 from Nagaur, 1 from Tonk, 1 from Jhunjhunu. Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 1046 now: Rajasthan Health Department
To provide protection to healthcare professionals in the fight against #COVID19, Indian Railways plans to produce over 30,000 coveralls (Personal Protective Equipment) in April 2020. Railways plans to manufacture 1,00,000 of the same in May: Ministry of Railways
Strict action will be taken after identifying those who were involved in the incident. Some members of medical team had received injuries. There is violation of Sec 144 & Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Mgmt Act. Action will be taken under National Security Act: SSP Amit Pathak
 Mumba, April 15: In one of the biggest news of Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3. He stressed the need to strictly follow rules during the lockdown period. PM Modi further informed that there would be some relaxation in areas that follow lockdown and report no new cases after April 20. In his address, he highlighted on social distancing.
India on Tuesday witnessed the sharpest rise in coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours as 1,463 more people have been diagnosed with the deadly virus. So far, 10,815 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the country. A total of 29 deaths have also been reported in India since Monday evening. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the death toll due to the deadly virus increased to 353 on Tuesday.
Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of total lockdown in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation decided to suspend all domestic and international scheduled airline operations till 11.59 pm on May 3. The Indian Railways has also decided to suspend the operations of all passengers trains during this time.
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