Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/decided-to-extend-curfew-in-state-by-two-more-weeks-punjab-cm-amarinder-singh-295587">coronavirus </a>cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday.

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There were no deaths reported in the area today.

Three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Mahim and no new cases have been reported in Dadar, Mumbai's municipal authorities said.

Meanwhile, the Punjab health department said 33 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours including eight from SAS Nagar and eleven in Ludhiana.

The number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 375 in Punjab. At least 104 patients have been cured in the state with 19 deaths reported.

In Bihar, nine more COVID-19 cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 392 in the state.&nbsp;

In Assam, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers tested positive for coronavirus, state authorities said, while declaring that 37 persons have been infected so far with the virus.

As the virus footprint continued to grow the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said: "There will be relaxations in the green zone and the orange zone where stand-alone shops of essential items will remain open from Monday."

"There will be no relaxation for containment areas," the West Bengal chief minister added.&nbsp;

 
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Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday. Also Read: 1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India There were no deaths reported in the area today.

Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 14 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 344 on Wednesday. Also Read: 1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India There were no deaths reported in the area today. Three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Mahim and no new cases have been reported in Dadar, Mumbai's municipal authorities said. Meanwhile, the Punjab health department said 33 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours including eight from SAS Nagar and eleven in Ludhiana. The number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 375 in Punjab. At least 104 patients have been cured in the state with 19 deaths reported. In Bihar, nine more COVID-19 cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 392 in the state. In Assam, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers tested positive for coronavirus, state authorities said, while declaring that 37 persons have been infected so far with the virus. As the virus footprint continued to grow the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said: "There will be relaxations in the green zone and the orange zone where stand-alone shops of essential items will remain open from Monday." "There will be no relaxation for containment areas," the West Bengal chief minister added.

Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 14 new COVID-19 cases

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-virus-death-toll-reaches-5957-as-country-reopens-business-295577">coronavirus</a> infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase."

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The country has 9,206 COVID-19 cases with 443 deaths so far with the country on lockdown since mid-March.

Demark is now slowly emerging from the lockdown restrictions allowing&nbsp;reopenings of schools for children up to age 11 and small businesses.

The country is bracing for the second phase of reopening from May 10, much like France and Greece which have also decided to reopen gradually.

Small businesses had, in fact, started opening with tattoo parlours, &nbsp;salons and dentists opening their outlets after a five-week lockdown as the country began lifting restrictions on April 15 by allowing preschools and primary schools to reopen after a month even as the World Health Organization(WHO) urged countries to ensure safeguards while easing restrictions.

The country had already banned gatherings of over 10 people and enforced social distancing norms amid the COVID-19 crisis.

"No one wants to keep Denmark closed for a day more than strictly necessary. But we must not move faster than what allows us to still keep the epidemic under control," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had said earlier as other European nations Italy, Spain and Austria began opening small businesses.

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "coronavirus infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase.

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "coronavirus infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase." Also Read: Brazil's coronavirus death toll crosses 5,000 The country has 9,206 COVID-19 cases with 443 deaths so far with the country on lockdown since mid-March. Demark is now slowly emerging from the lockdown restrictions allowing reopenings of schools for children up to age 11 and small businesses. The country is bracing for the second phase of reopening from May 10, much like France and Greece which have also decided to reopen gradually. Small businesses had, in fact, started opening with tattoo parlours, salons and dentists opening their outlets after a five-week lockdown as the country began lifting restrictions on April 15 by allowing preschools and primary schools to reopen after a month even as the World Health Organization(WHO) urged countries to ensure safeguards while easing restrictions. The country had already banned gatherings of over 10 people and enforced social distancing norms amid the COVID-19 crisis. "No one wants to keep Denmark closed for a day more than strictly necessary. But we must not move faster than what allows us to still keep the epidemic under control," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had said earlier as other European nations Italy, Spain and Austria began opening small businesses.

COVID-19 under control, Danish strategy has succeeded in first phase: PM Frederiksen

India's health ministry said today that 1,813 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/around-1000-coronavirus-deaths-in-a-country-of-13-bn-people-whats-the-deal-with-modis-india-295441">coronavirus </a>cases &amp; 71 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to &nbsp;1008 deaths in the country.

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There are now 31,787 coronavirus cases in the country with 22,982 active cases, the health ministry said, adding that 7,797 patients have been cured of the virus.

Kerala on Wednesday reported ten new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 495 which includes 123 active cases.

Karnataka too witnessed a rise in numbers with 11 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 534 in the state which includes 20 deaths. At least 215 patients have been cured and discharged, officials said.

Meanwhile, health minister Harsh Vardhan said that for the last thee&nbsp;days, the doubling rate of the virus is 11.3 days in the country.&nbsp;

"Although the global mortality rate is around 7 per cent, India has a mortality rate of around 3 per cet &amp; around 86 per cent fatality of persons with co-morbidity," India's health minister said.

As the number of cases continued to rise, West Bengal reported 33 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active cases in the state to 550 even as Srinagar district administration said 55 persons have been discharged from quarantine in the past week with the total number of persons discharged after successful quarantine in the district climbing to 1,985.

"There were some who tried to spread rumours that there are no beds in hospitals of Kolkata to get admitted. There are still 790 beds ready for coronavirus patients in the city," chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared.

India's health ministry said today that 1,813 new coronavirus cases & 71 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 1008 deaths in the country.

India's health ministry said today that 1,813 new coronavirus cases & 71 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 1008 deaths in the country. Also Read: Coronavirus deaths cross the 1,000 mark in India, biggest jump in last 24 hours There are now 31,787 coronavirus cases in the country with 22,982 active cases, the health ministry said, adding that 7,797 patients have been cured of the virus. Kerala on Wednesday reported ten new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 495 which includes 123 active cases. Karnataka too witnessed a rise in numbers with 11 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 534 in the state which includes 20 deaths. At least 215 patients have been cured and discharged, officials said. Meanwhile, health minister Harsh Vardhan said that for the last thee days, the doubling rate of the virus is 11.3 days in the country. "Although the global mortality rate is around 7 per cent, India has a mortality rate of around 3 per cet & around 86 per cent fatality of persons with co-morbidity," India's health minister said. As the number of cases continued to rise, West Bengal reported 33 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active cases in the state to 550 even as Srinagar district administration said 55 persons have been discharged from quarantine in the past week with the total number of persons discharged after successful quarantine in the district climbing to 1,985. "There were some who tried to spread rumours that there are no beds in hospitals of Kolkata to get admitted. There are still 790 beds ready for coronavirus patients in the city," chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared.

1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India: Government

Spain on Wednesday reported 325 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the overall death toll due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-begins-to-consider-easing-coronavirus-lockdowns-heres-what-the-countries-have-planned-295470">virus</a> to over 24,000.

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The country witnessed the sixth consecutive day of the death toll below 400, even as PM Pedro said the easing of lockdown would continue till end June.

The death toll due to the virus has risen to 24,275 which is the second-highest after Italy which has 27, 359 fatalities, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource center's live tracker.

The number of infected cases in the country stands at 232,128 which is the second-highest in the world after the United States which has over a million infected cases.

The number of people who have recovered from the virus rose by 6,399 over the past 24 hours, the health ministry informed.

With the numbers gradually falling, Spain announced that children could go out to play for an hour last week even as restrictions on the lockdown are set to ease from May 2.

PM Pedro Sanchez had announced a four-step procedure to end the lockdown which has been ongoing for the past six weeks. On May 2, Spanish authorities plan to allow citizens to go for a walk with takeaway restaurants allowed to function.

In phase two, Spain intends to open bars and restaurants to receive customers for table service only among other measures. And finally in the third phase, categorised as the "new normal" shops will be allowed to open with people observing social distancing norms.

Spain on Wednesday reported 325 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the overall death toll due to the virus to over 24,000. Also Read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread The country witnessed the sixth consecutive day of the death toll below 400, even as PM Pedro said the easing of lockdown would continue till end June.

Spain on Wednesday reported 325 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the overall death toll due to the virus to over 24,000. Also Read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread The country witnessed the sixth consecutive day of the death toll below 400, even as PM Pedro said the easing of lockdown would continue till end June. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 24,275 which is the second-highest after Italy which has 27, 359 fatalities, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource center's live tracker. The number of infected cases in the country stands at 232,128 which is the second-highest in the world after the United States which has over a million infected cases. The number of people who have recovered from the virus rose by 6,399 over the past 24 hours, the health ministry informed. With the numbers gradually falling, Spain announced that children could go out to play for an hour last week even as restrictions on the lockdown are set to ease from May 2. PM Pedro Sanchez had announced a four-step procedure to end the lockdown which has been ongoing for the past six weeks. On May 2, Spanish authorities plan to allow citizens to go for a walk with takeaway restaurants allowed to function. In phase two, Spain intends to open bars and restaurants to receive customers for table service only among other measures. And finally in the third phase, categorised as the "new normal" shops will be allowed to open with people observing social distancing norms.

Spain records 325 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours; death toll crosses over 24,000

Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 29 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-deaths-cross-the-1000-mark-in-india-biggest-jump-in-last-24-hours-295467">coronavirus</a> cases taking the total number of cases to 2,393 in the state.

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Fifty-two people have died due to the virus in Rajasthan. According to the state health department, 781 patients have recovered from the disease.

Agra in Uttar Pradesh recorded 21 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 425. Eleven people have died in the city due to the virus.

Haryana added to the growing list of coronavirus cases with 308 cases with three deaths, the state health department announced.

Madhya Pradesh announced 94 new COVID-19 cases with the total number of cases rising to 1,466. There have been 65 deaths due to the virus in the state.

In Karnataka, nine new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 532 in the state. Twenty people have died due to the virus in the state.

In Andhra Pradesh, 73 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 1,332. Thirty-one people have died due to the virus in the state. However, there have been no deaths in the past 24 hours in the state.

Meanwhile, government sources told ANI that the Indian Navy is readying its landing platform dock for INS Jalashwa and two amphibious warships for evacuating Indian citizens from Gulf countries, if the government decided to go ahead.

(With ANI inputs)

Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 29 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 2,393 in the state. Also Read: Oxford vaccine effective in monkeys, heading for mass production in India Fifty-two people have died due to the virus in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 29 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 2,393 in the state. Also Read: Oxford vaccine effective in monkeys, heading for mass production in India Fifty-two people have died due to the virus in Rajasthan. According to the state health department, 781 patients have recovered from the disease. Agra in Uttar Pradesh recorded 21 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 425. Eleven people have died in the city due to the virus. Haryana added to the growing list of coronavirus cases with 308 cases with three deaths, the state health department announced. Madhya Pradesh announced 94 new COVID-19 cases with the total number of cases rising to 1,466. There have been 65 deaths due to the virus in the state. In Karnataka, nine new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 532 in the state. Twenty people have died due to the virus in the state. In Andhra Pradesh, 73 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 1,332. Thirty-one people have died due to the virus in the state. However, there have been no deaths in the past 24 hours in the state. Meanwhile, government sources told ANI that the Indian Navy is readying its landing platform dock for INS Jalashwa and two amphibious warships for evacuating Indian citizens from Gulf countries, if the government decided to go ahead. (With ANI inputs)

COVID-19: Rajasthan reports 29 cases, Madhya Pradesh announces 94 cases

Brazil's death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-begins-to-consider-easing-coronavirus-lockdowns-heres-what-the-countries-have-planned-295470">coronavirus</a> crossed 5,000 on Wednesday, the country's health ministry said.

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There are now 5,107 fatalities due to COVID-19 in the country with 71,886 infected cases.

The country recorded 474 deaths in the last 24 hour hours with Sao Paulo being the hardest hit due to the virus even as the country prepares to resume economic activity after May 11.

President Jair Bolsonaro has been quite candid over his displeasure with the restrictions imposed by governors across the country even as the death toll mounts. Last week the Brazilian president had said that he wanted the quarantines imposed by state governors to be lifted.

"I hope that this is the last week of the quarantine, that way of fighting the virus with everyone in their home," Bolsonaro had said last week. The President had sacked his health minister earlier as health officials predicted that the virus will reach its peak in May and June.

Brazil, a country of over 210 million has the most number of COVID-19 cases in South America &nbsp;

US President Trump had said on Tuesday that his administration was considering ordering coronavirus tests for people arriving in the United States on international flights while singling out Brazil.

"We're probably going to be doing that. Brazil has pretty much had an outbreak, as you know," the US president said, adding,"we're talking with others also that have a lot of business coming in from South America, Latin America, and we'll make a determination."

Last week the country had seen the death toll cross 3,000 amid reports of shortage of equipment in ICU units.&nbsp;

Brazil's death toll due to coronavirus crossed 5,000 on Wednesday, the country's health ministry said. Also Read: US vice-president Mike Pence visits clinic without wearing mask There are now 5,107 fatalities due to COVID-19 in the country with 71,886 infected cases.

Brazil's death toll due to coronavirus crossed 5,000 on Wednesday, the country's health ministry said. Also Read: US vice-president Mike Pence visits clinic without wearing mask There are now 5,107 fatalities due to COVID-19 in the country with 71,886 infected cases. The country recorded 474 deaths in the last 24 hour hours with Sao Paulo being the hardest hit due to the virus even as the country prepares to resume economic activity after May 11. President Jair Bolsonaro has been quite candid over his displeasure with the restrictions imposed by governors across the country even as the death toll mounts. Last week the Brazilian president had said that he wanted the quarantines imposed by state governors to be lifted. "I hope that this is the last week of the quarantine, that way of fighting the virus with everyone in their home," Bolsonaro had said last week. The President had sacked his health minister earlier as health officials predicted that the virus will reach its peak in May and June. Brazil, a country of over 210 million has the most number of COVID-19 cases in South America US President Trump had said on Tuesday that his administration was considering ordering coronavirus tests for people arriving in the United States on international flights while singling out Brazil. "We're probably going to be doing that. Brazil has pretty much had an outbreak, as you know," the US president said, adding,"we're talking with others also that have a lot of business coming in from South America, Latin America, and we'll make a determination." Last week the country had seen the death toll cross 3,000 amid reports of shortage of equipment in ICU units.

Brazil's coronavirus death toll crosses 5,000

As France announced gradual easing of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-france-greece-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions-spain-rollback-until-end-june-295398">lockdown </a>restrictions from May 11, the country reported 367 new virus deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reports-586-covid-19-deaths-in-last-24-hours-death-toll-crosses-21600-295396">Also Read:&nbsp;UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours</a>

French authorities said there were fewer intensive care cases even as the number of infected cases rose to 166,036 on Tuesday.

There are now over 23,500 deaths due to the virus in the country.

Amid the battle against the virus, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said France would ease restrictions on the lockdown from May 11.

The country is set to allow markets to reopen from&nbsp;May 11, but not restaurants and bars.

The French premier said face masks will be mandatory in public transport with schools in the country to open gradually.

"We will have to learn to live with the virus," Philippe said.

The country has been on lockdown for the past six weeks even as authorities called for "progressive and controlled easing of the confinement".

As France announced gradual easing of lockdown restrictions from May 11, the country reported 367 new virus deaths. Also Read: UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours French authorities said there were fewer intensive care cases even as the number of infected cases rose to 166,036 on Tuesday.

As France announced gradual easing of lockdown restrictions from May 11, the country reported 367 new virus deaths. Also Read: UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours French authorities said there were fewer intensive care cases even as the number of infected cases rose to 166,036 on Tuesday. There are now over 23,500 deaths due to the virus in the country. Amid the battle against the virus, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said France would ease restrictions on the lockdown from May 11. The country is set to allow markets to reopen from May 11, but not restaurants and bars. The French premier said face masks will be mandatory in public transport with schools in the country to open gradually. "We will have to learn to live with the virus," Philippe said. The country has been on lockdown for the past six weeks even as authorities called for "progressive and controlled easing of the confinement".

As France announces ease in lockdown restrictions, 367 patients die in 24 hours

India's national capital recorded 206 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-claims-it-leads-in-covid-19-tests-in-country-295329">coronavirus c</a>ases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of virus cases in Delhi to 3,314.

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The Delhi government said 1,078 people have recovered from the virus. The death toll due COVID-19 in the capital has now reached 54.

Gujarat on Tuesday reported 226 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 3,774.

In Dehradun, one person tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 52 in Uttarakhand..

"In view of the coronavirus pandemic, Centre has given permission for IT professionals to work from home till July 31," Karnataka deputy chief minister Ashwath Narayan said.

Pune which has been hit hard due to the virus reported three deaths and 143 new coronavirus cases. The total number of cases in the district has now risen to 1,491 with the death toll climbing to 83.

Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 393 coronavirus cases today taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 5,982 in India's financial capital.

India's national capital recorded 206 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of virus cases in Delhi to 3,314. Also Read: No evidence plasma therapy can be used as treatment for COVID-19, says Health ministry The Delhi government said 1,078 people have recovered from the virus.

India's national capital recorded 206 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of virus cases in Delhi to 3,314. Also Read: No evidence plasma therapy can be used as treatment for COVID-19, says Health ministry The Delhi government said 1,078 people have recovered from the virus. The death toll due COVID-19 in the capital has now reached 54. Gujarat on Tuesday reported 226 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 3,774. In Dehradun, one person tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 52 in Uttarakhand.. "In view of the coronavirus pandemic, Centre has given permission for IT professionals to work from home till July 31," Karnataka deputy chief minister Ashwath Narayan said. Pune which has been hit hard due to the virus reported three deaths and 143 new coronavirus cases. The total number of cases in the district has now risen to 1,491 with the death toll climbing to 83. Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 393 coronavirus cases today taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 5,982 in India's financial capital.

COVID-19: Delhi reports 206, Mumbai records 393 cases in 24 hours

Greece declared today that it would gradually ease the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-will-coronavirus-end-in-us-uk-france-india-study-predicts-dates-month-295324"> coronavirus</a> lockdown from May 4.

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a televised address to the nations said: "Having contained the first wave of the virus, we are now ready to move to the second phase, the gradual de-escalation of lockdown measures."

Greece imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 23 as the COVID-19 cases increased. The death toll in Greece due to coronavirus has reached 136 which is a very small number compared to Italy, Spain and France who have reported thousands of deaths in the past two months.

"Exit from quarantine will be carried out step by step. Nobody can rule out a potential revival of the threat," &nbsp;Mitsotakis said.

&nbsp;"Shopping centres will be allowed to resume trading on June 1," Mitsotakis added.

The PM allowed bookshops, electronic goods stores, vehicle testing centers and hair salons to&nbsp;open.

The country's economy has been hit hard due to the lockdown&nbsp;particularly the tourism sector which accounts for major part of the country's revenue.

The move by the Greek government comes just hours after French PM Édouard Philippe announced the country would be easing restrictions from May 11. The French PM said shops, markets can reopen May 11, but not restaurants and bars.

The French premier declared that face masks will be mandatory in public transport. "We will have to learn to live with the virus," Philippe told the French Parliament on Tuesday.

However, Philippe maintained that professional football and rugby cannot be allowed to start before September.

Meanwhile, Spanish PM&nbsp;Pedro Sanchez said the country would stage virus rollback in four phases till June end.

"In the best-case scenario, this de-escalation phase will take a minimum of six weeks and the maximum duration we want to see is eight weeks for the whole of Spain," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

Greece declared today that it would gradually ease the coronavirus lockdown from May 4. Also Read: UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours; death toll crosses 21,600 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a televised address to the nations said: "Having contained the first wave of the virus, we are now ready to move to the second phase, the gradual de-escalation of lockdown measures.

Greece declared today that it would gradually ease the coronavirus lockdown from May 4. Also Read: UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours; death toll crosses 21,600 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a televised address to the nations said: "Having contained the first wave of the virus, we are now ready to move to the second phase, the gradual de-escalation of lockdown measures." Greece imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 23 as the COVID-19 cases increased. The death toll in Greece due to coronavirus has reached 136 which is a very small number compared to Italy, Spain and France who have reported thousands of deaths in the past two months. "Exit from quarantine will be carried out step by step. Nobody can rule out a potential revival of the threat," Mitsotakis said. "Shopping centres will be allowed to resume trading on June 1," Mitsotakis added. The PM allowed bookshops, electronic goods stores, vehicle testing centers and hair salons to open. The country's economy has been hit hard due to the lockdown particularly the tourism sector which accounts for major part of the country's revenue. The move by the Greek government comes just hours after French PM Édouard Philippe announced the country would be easing restrictions from May 11. The French PM said shops, markets can reopen May 11, but not restaurants and bars. The French premier declared that face masks will be mandatory in public transport. "We will have to learn to live with the virus," Philippe told the French Parliament on Tuesday. However, Philippe maintained that professional football and rugby cannot be allowed to start before September. Meanwhile, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said the country would stage virus rollback in four phases till June end. "In the best-case scenario, this de-escalation phase will take a minimum of six weeks and the maximum duration we want to see is eight weeks for the whole of Spain," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

After France, Greece to ease lockdown restrictions; Spain rollback until end June

UK on Tuesday reported 586 deaths due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trumps-attack-china-says-us-shirking-responsibility-diverting-public-attention-over-coronavirus-295340">coronavirus</a> in the last 24 hours which was way higher than the 360 a day earlier.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-eases-lockdown-restrictions-shops-markets-to-reopen-on-may-11-295371">Also Read:&nbsp;France eases lockdown restrictions; shops, markets to reopen on May 11</a>

The death toll due to COVID-19 in the country has now risen to 21,678. The number of infected cases the country has risen to 158, 353, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker.

According to Office for National Statistics, deaths at care homes from suspected coronavirus had contributed to the record number of deaths in England and Wales in April even as Britain's health minister said he was "very worried" at signs of coronavirus-related syndrome emerging in children.

"I'm very worried about the early signs that in rare cases, there is an impact of an auto-immune response in children that causes a significant disease," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, adding,"it's a new disease that we think may be caused by coronavirus and the COVID-19 virus."

"We're doing a lot of research now. What I would also stress is that it is rare. Although it is very significant for those children who do get it, the number of cases is small," the minister added.

The virus and the resulting lockdown has devasted the economy. British Airways announced on Tuesday that it was slashing 12,000 jobs over the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp; 
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UK on Tuesday reported 586 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours which was way higher than the 360 a day earlier. Also Read: France eases lockdown restrictions; shops, markets to reopen on May 11 The death toll due to COVID-19 in the country has now risen to 21,678.

UK on Tuesday reported 586 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours which was way higher than the 360 a day earlier. Also Read: France eases lockdown restrictions; shops, markets to reopen on May 11 The death toll due to COVID-19 in the country has now risen to 21,678. The number of infected cases the country has risen to 158, 353, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker. According to Office for National Statistics, deaths at care homes from suspected coronavirus had contributed to the record number of deaths in England and Wales in April even as Britain's health minister said he was "very worried" at signs of coronavirus-related syndrome emerging in children. "I'm very worried about the early signs that in rare cases, there is an impact of an auto-immune response in children that causes a significant disease," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, adding,"it's a new disease that we think may be caused by coronavirus and the COVID-19 virus." "We're doing a lot of research now. What I would also stress is that it is rare. Although it is very significant for those children who do get it, the number of cases is small," the minister added. The virus and the resulting lockdown has devasted the economy. British Airways announced on Tuesday that it was slashing 12,000 jobs over the coronavirus pandemic.

UK reports 586 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours; death toll crosses 21,600

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Priyata Brajabasi

The financial capital of India - Mumbai&nbsp;has become the biggest hotspot of the novel coronavirus in the country. Mumbai alone has more than 5,500 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/has-us-been-undercounting-covid-19-deaths-a-new-analysis-suggests-so-295223">COVID-19</a> cases out of the close to 29,500 cases reported in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-gives-go-head-to-malaysias-hydroxychloroquine-request-295300">Also Read:&nbsp;India gives go head to Malaysia's hydroxychloroquine request</a>

Twenty-four per cent of the deaths in India have occurred in Mumbai. The city also accounts for about 27 per cent of the cases in the country.

Every seventh case of COVID-19 in India has been coming from Mumbai and every fourth death in India is also happens to be from the financial hub.

The trajectory seems all too familiar compared to another city that has become a COVID-19 epicenter in the world - New York.

While the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai is far less grave when compared to New York, Mumbai could become as serious for India as New York did for the US if the trajectory of cases is anything to go by.

Mumbai currently has a mortality rate of 3.9 per cent, higher than India's average mortality rate which stands at 3.2 per cent. New York has a mortality rate of 7.7 per cent significantly higher than the country's mortality rate which stands at 5.6 per cent.

So why has Mumbai become a hotspot for the virus in India? The answer to that question lies in its similarities with New York.

Mumbai, like New York in the United States, is one of the most densely populated cities in India. At least 73,000 people reside in Mumbai per square mile. In New York City there are 28,000 people per square mile

Mumbai is the financial capital of the country just like New York City for the United States with both cities the melting pots of people from across the country. The cosmopolitan nature of the two cities attracts people of different races, cultures and economic backgrounds.

Mumbai is the home of the entertainment industry which once again brings people from across the country to make it their home. New York too is the cultural hub of United States. It is the home of broadway theatre, arts, and museums both are major tourist destinations. New York sees a footfall of about 60 million tourists every year. Mumbai too hosts close to 10 million tourists per year.

Another aspect of why COVID-19 has had such an outbreak in the two cities is because both New York and Mumbai are heavily dependent on their public transportation for commuting with more than 8 million people riding the Mumbai local trains every day.

New York too sees almost 5 million people ride the subways on a daily bases. New York reported its first coronavirus death on March 11 and incidentally, Mumbai reported its first case on the same day. Mumbai's first death took place on March 17, according to experts Mumbai could be 29 days behind New York if trajectories are to be believed.

New York City, of course, has had a far bigger outbreak of more than 160,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 12,200 deaths although the Maharashtra government has enforced a very strict lockdown in Mumbai to control the outbreak if Mumbai isn't careful, it too could become a massive breeding ground for the virus that has now claimed more than 200,000 deaths across the world.

By: Priyata Brajabasi The financial capital of India - Mumbai has become the biggest hotspot of the novel coronavirus in the country. Mumbai alone has more than 5,500 COVID-19 cases out of the close to 29,500 cases reported in India.

By: Priyata Brajabasi The financial capital of India - Mumbai has become the biggest hotspot of the novel coronavirus in the country. Mumbai alone has more than 5,500 COVID-19 cases out of the close to 29,500 cases reported in India. Also Read: India gives go head to Malaysia's hydroxychloroquine request Twenty-four per cent of the deaths in India have occurred in Mumbai. The city also accounts for about 27 per cent of the cases in the country. Every seventh case of COVID-19 in India has been coming from Mumbai and every fourth death in India is also happens to be from the financial hub. The trajectory seems all too familiar compared to another city that has become a COVID-19 epicenter in the world - New York. While the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai is far less grave when compared to New York, Mumbai could become as serious for India as New York did for the US if the trajectory of cases is anything to go by. Mumbai currently has a mortality rate of 3.9 per cent, higher than India's average mortality rate which stands at 3.2 per cent. New York has a mortality rate of 7.7 per cent significantly higher than the country's mortality rate which stands at 5.6 per cent. So why has Mumbai become a hotspot for the virus in India? The answer to that question lies in its similarities with New York. Mumbai, like New York in the United States, is one of the most densely populated cities in India. At least 73,000 people reside in Mumbai per square mile. In New York City there are 28,000 people per square mile Mumbai is the financial capital of the country just like New York City for the United States with both cities the melting pots of people from across the country. The cosmopolitan nature of the two cities attracts people of different races, cultures and economic backgrounds. Mumbai is the home of the entertainment industry which once again brings people from across the country to make it their home. New York too is the cultural hub of United States. It is the home of broadway theatre, arts, and museums both are major tourist destinations. New York sees a footfall of about 60 million tourists every year. Mumbai too hosts close to 10 million tourists per year. Another aspect of why COVID-19 has had such an outbreak in the two cities is because both New York and Mumbai are heavily dependent on their public transportation for commuting with more than 8 million people riding the Mumbai local trains every day. New York too sees almost 5 million people ride the subways on a daily bases. New York reported its first coronavirus death on March 11 and incidentally, Mumbai reported its first case on the same day. Mumbai's first death took place on March 17, according to experts Mumbai could be 29 days behind New York if trajectories are to be believed. New York City, of course, has had a far bigger outbreak of more than 160,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 12,200 deaths although the Maharashtra government has enforced a very strict lockdown in Mumbai to control the outbreak if Mumbai isn't careful, it too could become a massive breeding ground for the virus that has now claimed more than 200,000 deaths across the world.

COVID-19 outbreak: Is Mumbai turning into India's New York City?

After the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) considered Chinese <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sees-record-rise-in-coronavirus-cases-deaths-295349">coronavirus</a> test kits unusable, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India Ji Rong said China shares the same feeling as India and wants to provide assistance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trumps-attack-china-says-us-shirking-responsibility-diverting-public-attention-over-coronavirus-295340">Also Read:&nbsp;After Trump's attack, China says US shirking responsibility &amp; diverting public attention</a>

"We are deeply concerned with the evaluation results and the decision made by the Indian Council of Medical Research," the Chinese spokesman said, adding,"the quality of medical products exported from China is prioritized, it is unfair and irresponsible for certain individuals to label Chinese products as faulty and look at issues with pre-emptive prejudice."

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Unfair and irresponsible? The World Health Organization show's Ladakh's Aksai Chin region as part of China. The map also suggests that Pak-occupied Kashmir is a disputed territory, it marks the region with dotted lines.

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Ladakh and Jammu &amp; Kashmir are shown in different colour codes than the rest of India. This is on WHO's official website. The map differs from every standard depiction of India by global bodies - even the United Nations.

A few days back - sky map - a body operated by Beijing's national surveying bureau showed Arunachal Padesh - an Indian state within Chinese boundaries. The WHO is only reflecting Beijing's official position in its map.

China has claimed sovereignty over several border districts not just in India but in Bhutan and Tibet. Beijing wants to lay claim on territories it does not control. The Chinese regime must first address it expansionist mindset before preaching India about fairness and responsible behaviour.

After the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) considered Chinese coronavirus test kits unusable, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India Ji Rong said China shares the same feeling as India and wants to provide assistance.

After the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) considered Chinese coronavirus test kits unusable, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India Ji Rong said China shares the same feeling as India and wants to provide assistance. Also Read: After Trump's attack, China says US shirking responsibility & diverting public attention "We are deeply concerned with the evaluation results and the decision made by the Indian Council of Medical Research," the Chinese spokesman said, adding,"the quality of medical products exported from China is prioritized, it is unfair and irresponsible for certain individuals to label Chinese products as faulty and look at issues with pre-emptive prejudice." Quality of medical products exported from #China is prioritized. Facing #COVID19 outbreak, China shares same feeling with #India & provides assistance. We will continue to support India's efforts. Pls read my response on issue of rapid antibody test kits. https://t.co/3JOZioFpjl — Ji Rong (@ChinaSpox_India) April 28, 2020 × Unfair and irresponsible? The World Health Organization show's Ladakh's Aksai Chin region as part of China. The map also suggests that Pak-occupied Kashmir is a disputed territory, it marks the region with dotted lines. Statement from Wondfo Biotech, following the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Advisory on Rapid Antibody Blood Tests pic.twitter.com/AGVksTd2JN — Wondfo (@WondfoBiotech) April 27, 2020 × Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir are shown in different colour codes than the rest of India. This is on WHO's official website. The map differs from every standard depiction of India by global bodies - even the United Nations. A few days back - sky map - a body operated by Beijing's national surveying bureau showed Arunachal Padesh - an Indian state within Chinese boundaries. The WHO is only reflecting Beijing's official position in its map. China has claimed sovereignty over several border districts not just in India but in Bhutan and Tibet. Beijing wants to lay claim on territories it does not control. The Chinese regime must first address it expansionist mindset before preaching India about fairness and responsible behaviour.

Deeply concerned with evaluation results, ICMR's decision: China on faulty coronavirus test kits

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