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COVID-19 cases in India rise to 536

The total number of coronavirus positive cases on Friday rose to 536 in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.

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NPR to be deferred amid COVID-19 lockdown

The National Population Register (NPR), the first phase of the Census 2021, won't be held as scheduled in April because of the 21-day nationwide complete lockdown announced by Narendra Modi as a measure to curb the coronavirus.

News18 reported that "due to the prevailing situation, the NPR and Census exercises have been deferred till further orders".

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Citizens should dial 100 if they face inconvenience during lockdown, says Mumbai Police

"We request Mumbaikars to stay calm and rest assured that all emergency services & essential commodities will be available throughout lockdown. The shops will remain open and you may commute as per guidelines to nearby stores. Dial 100 if you face any inconvenience," the Mumbai Police tweeted.

 

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Italy records 743 COVID-19 days in one day

Italy on Friday recorded 743 virus deaths, surging to break two-day trend, AFP quoted officials as saying.

 

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Gujarat tests 110 samples, two test positive for COVID-19

"Today we received 110 samples. 97 samples are done with testing, 2 of these were found positive, both are from Rajkot. One of them has a travel history to a foreign country," Gujarat chief secretary Anil Mukim said.

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Amarinder Singh extends 'wholehearted' support to complete lockdown

 

 

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COVID-19 cases rise to 49,070 in US

CNN reported that there are 49,070 cases of the novel coronavirus in the US as of Tuesday. At least 600 people have died, the report said.

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COVID-19 cases rise to 35 in Gujarat

Gujarat chief secretary Anil Mukim on Friday said, "The total number of #coronavirus positive cases in the state rises to 35. Every minister of the state will be donating their 1-month salary towards #coronavirus relief work."

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39 cases in TG

New cases are community spead. Family members started getting impacted. 

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NPR, first phase of Census deferred due to countrywide lockdown

The exercise to update the National Population Register (NPR) and the first phase of the Census-2021 have been deferred indefinitely due to the 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Tuesday. The two exercises were supposed to be carried out from 1 April to 30 September.

Due to the prevailing situation, the NPR and Census exercises have been deferred till further orders, a senior home ministry official said.

The home ministry had recently said the preparation for the Census 2021 and updation of the NPR were at its peak and will begin from 1 April. The ministry said this after a conference of the Directors of the Census Operations on status of preparatory work around Census 2021 and NPR updation.

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UN expresses solidarity with India, WHO terms lockdown 'comprehensive and robust'

The UN has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against coronavirus, with a top official at the world body's health agency praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown as a "comprehensive and robust" response to the raging COVID-19 pandemic.

Globally, the death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 18,915 with more than 422,900 cases reported in over 165 countries and territories, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

The number of coronavirus cases in India stood at 562 on Wednesday with nine COVID-19 deaths reported so far, according to Health Ministry data.

In an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus in India, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown for three weeks.

 

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MHA tells private security agencies not to lay off guards or cut salaries

The Union Home Ministry has asked private security agencies not to lay off guards or deduct their salaries during the 21-day lockdown period announced to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

In a letter to the Central Association of Private Security Industry, CII, FICCI and ASSOCHAM and others, the Home Ministry said India was facing an unprecedented situation arising out of the COVID-19 outbreak.

This has also affected economic activity and it is possible that private security agencies may be impacted due to closure of shops, malls and other establishments. "This is the time for the private security industry to adopt a humane approach and protect its workers and staff members from lay-offs and consequent decrease in earnings.

"I would, therefore, urge the industry for empathy with its workforce, vital to its functioning, and ensure that these workers continue to be treated on duty and paid accordingly," the ministry said in its letter.

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Five in Indore test positive; MP cases rise to 14

Five persons admitted in different hospitals of Indore have tested positive for the coronavirus, taking the number of COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh to 14, health officials said on Wednesday. None of the patients in Indore have a history of travel to abroad.

The five COVID-19 patients in Indore include a woman from neighbouring Ujjain while others are residents of Indore,Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Anusuya Gawli said.

Earlier, six positive coronavirus cases were reported from Jabalpur and one each from Bhopal, Gwalior and Shivpuri. Meanwhile, curfew has also been imposed in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh in view of the coronavirus crisis. 

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BigBasket services impacted 

Alibaba-backed online grocer BigBasket said its services had been impacted. “We are working with the local authorities for the passes and permits that allow movement of personnel and vehicles involved,” BigBasket said in a statement. The company also said it was booked for the next seven days in almost all the cities it operated in, highlighting stockpiling by customers.

 

 

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Second COVID-19 death from Delhi negative, says Home Ministry; revised toll at 9 in India

The Home Ministry on Wednesday clarified that the second death reported in Delhi  was COVID-19 negative. Ten deaths so far have been reported from Maharashtra (two), Bihar, Karnataka, Gujarat, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh. According to the data, the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 512 while 41 people have been cured/discharged or migrated. The figure includes 43 foreign nationals, the Health Ministry said.