9.23 am: India reports 3,68,147 new coronavirus cases , taking the tally in the country to 19,925,604 since the pandemic broke out in Janu...
9.23 am: India reports 3,68,147 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 19,925,604 since the pandemic broke out in January 2020. The toll climbed by 3,417 to 2,18,959. There are 34,13,642 active cases and as many as 1,62,93,003 patients have recovered from the infection.
8.58 am: Maharashtra recorded 56,647 fresh infections and 669 deaths on Sunday. It was a drop in daily load compared to Saturday when the state had registered 63,282 cases.
8.55 am: Delhi reported more than 400 deaths for the second consecutive day on Sunday. The national Capital logged 407 deaths on Sunday, a little less than the 412 fatalities on Saturday – the highest so far. The city registered 20,394 new cases on Sunday. The positivity rate is now at 28.33%, according to the state health bulletin.
8.52 am: The Punjab government on Sunday night announced fresh curbs to rein in the surging infections, NDTV reports. Now, those entering Punjab via air, rail or road will need to furnish a Covid negative report. Cinema halls, bars and gymnasiums will remain shut and no dine-in will be allowed in restaurants. All shops selling non-essential items will remain shut. These restrictions will remain in effect till May 15.
8.47 am: Indian-American billionaire businessman Vinod Khosla pledges $10 million for the supply...
