02 May, 23:17 (IST)

384 new positive COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths have been reported in Delhi today. Total active cases stand at 2802 now. 64 deaths have been reported in the national capital till date, said Directorate General of Health Services, Delhi Government.

02 May, 21:53 (IST)

Lokpal Committee member, Justice AK Tripathi, died on Saturday day after he was infected with the novel coronavirus, reported newschannel NDTV.

02 May, 21:25 (IST)

Five more BSF personnel have been found COVID-19 positive from BSF Hospital in RK Puram, while two BSF personnel suffering from cancer, have also tested positive. In BSF, so far 17 COVID-19 cases have been reported till date, said a statement issued by the Border Security Force (BSF).

02 May, 20:54 (IST)

Karnataka government permits movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and others 'as one-time measure from district to district with one-time, one-day, one-stay passes'.

02 May, 20:13 (IST)

Coronavirus cases in Gujarat cross 5,000-mark after 333 new cases are reported while the death toll rises to 262 with record 26 deaths reported in one day: official

02 May, 19:37 (IST)

COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand rise to 59 after 1 person tests positive in Udham Singh Nagar district: Health Department

02 May, 18:40 (IST)

Maharashtra: 56 COVID-19 patients discharged today from a hospital on Mira Road in Mumbai after they recovered from the disease.

02 May, 18:12 (IST)

Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 37776 including 26535 active cases, 10018 cured/discharged/migrated and 1223 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

02 May, 17:57 (IST)

Delhi: AIIMS (All India Institute Of Medical Sciences) doctors shower flower petals on police officials, to show their gratitude towards Delhi Police, amid #COVID19 lockdown.

02 May, 17:32 (IST)

127 new COVID-19 cases in UP; total rises to 2,455, including 1,756 active cases: Health Department official

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The COVID-19 deaths in the United States of America (USA) on Saturday climbed by 1,883 in the past 24 hours, as per Johns Hopkins University tally. In the wake of the rising coronavirus cases in the country, US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug- remdesivir to treat coronavirus after study showed it helped some coronavirus patients recover faster. US President Donald Trump announced the FDA's action at the White House.  Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates on COVID-19 in India and across the world that take place throughout the day.

Remdesivir  is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide. In India, the current lockdown has been extended by the government till May 17. During the extended lockdown, there will be certain restrictions as well as relaxations in green zones while a complete lockdown will continue in districts identified as red zones. Red, Orange and Green Zones in India Updated Based on COVID-19 Hotspots, Check Full State-Wise List With Names of Cities and Districts.

On Friday, Mumbai reported 751 coronavirus cases in a single day taking the number of patients in the financial capital of India to 7,625. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded 223 new COVID-19 cases, tally now 3,738; 2 fresh deaths reported.