4,01,586 samples from 3,83,985 individuals have been tested as on 9 PM today. 17,615 individuals confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. Today till 9 PM, 27,824 samples reported, of these, 1135 were positive: Indian Council of Medical Research.
"Two more positive COVID-19 cases reported in Dehradun today, taking total number of positive cases in the state to 44," said a statement issued by the Health Department, Uttarakhand.
The total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 79, after one new area - Tilak Vihar area of Tilak Nagar - has been included in the list by Delhi Government.
"Number of COVID-19 cases surge to 1478 in Rajasthan, with 127 fresh cases being reported today. Two more people succumb to the disease, taking total death toll to 23 in the State," said Rajasthan Health Department.
552 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths reported in the state today. The total number of positive cases stands at 4200 now. Total 223 deaths reported till now, while 507 patients have been discharged after full recovery: Health Department, Maharashtra.
"Small shopkeepers have contributed significantly in maintaining the entire social system. The society and the country will always remember his contribution," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
20 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in Dharavi of Mumbai. The total number of positive cases in the area increases to 138 (including 11 deaths): Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
The total COVID-19 cases in the country have risen to 16,116, while the death toll has reached 519, according to the latest figures released today from Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
The number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 1407 in Madhya Pradesh including 72 deaths and 131 cured patients. 890 cases have been reported in Indore & 214 in Bhopal so far: State Health Department
"Zero indeed has great value. Immensely happy to announce that all the #COVID19 positive cases in Goa are now negative. Very grateful to our doctors & frontline workers who worked tirelessly & risked their lives to save others," said Vishwajit Rane, Goa Health Minister.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also tweeted: "A moment of satisfaction and relief for Goa as the last active Covid-19 case tests negative. Team of Doctors and entire support staff deserves applause for their relentless effort. No new positive case in Goa after 3rd April 2020."
We have done 3,86,791 tests so far. Yesterday 37,173 tests were done, out of these 29,287 tests were done in labs of ICMR network. 7,886 tested in private sector labs: Dr Raman R Ganga-khedkar, ICMR
Four new cases of COVID-19 in Jharkhand - 3 from Ranchi and 1 from Simdega. Total number of positive cases in the state rises to 38: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
ASI (Traffic) Jeet Singh from Delhi, who had tested positive for COVID-19 and has now fully recovered, says, "My message to all is to have patience & stay courageous. Bas ladai ladni hai saahas ke saath".
We have done over 66,000 tests so far, 95% of these are negative. Around 3600 are positive, 300-350 of these have recovered and have been discharged. 75% are either mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic. 52 patients are serious. We are looking at saving their lives: Maharashtra CM
Tomorrow onwards we're starting some financial activities. As we don't run our economy now, we'll be in financial crisis after we come out of Corona crisis. We're starting some business activities in a limited way. Fortunately,several of our districts have zero positive case: Maharashtra CM
228 new COVID-19 positive cases and 5 more deaths reported since last evening in Gujarat. Total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1604, total death toll 58: Gujarat Health Department
New Delhi, April 19: The COVID-19 tally in India stood at 14,792 till Saturday night, the Health Ministry said. Maharashtra remained the worst-affected state with 3,648 positive cases, with the highest number of coronavirus cases in India. In Delhi, 31 people, including 26 members of an extended family, in Jahangirpuri had tested positive for COVID-19, raising alarm bells in the national capital. Among these 26 members of the extended family, six are children. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates on coronavirus from India and across the world that take place throughout the day today.
In France, 642 people died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, raising the country's death toll to 19,323, official data showed on Saturday. The number of people receiving treatment in French hospitals was down by 551 in the last 24 hours to stand at 30,639, according to the French Health Ministry, Xinhua reported.
During the press briefing by the Health Ministry on Saturday, it said 83 per cent of coronavirus cases had comorbidities and 75.3 per cent people who succumbed to the viral infection are above 60 years. Adding further, the Ministry said that the mortality rate due to COVID-19 in India is around 3.3 per cent and research on side effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is underway, said the ministry.
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