India's health ministry reported 1,229 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/is-india-on-right-track-to-defeat-coronavirus-what-numbers-tell-294174">coronavirus </a>cases and 34 new deaths in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

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The are 16,689 active cases in the country with 686 deaths due to the virus even as 4,325 patients have been cured of the virus, the health ministry informed.

The number of infections has now risen to 21,700.

Meanwhile, West Bengal chief secretary Rajiva Sinha said: "In India, close to 70 per cent cases are asymptomatic and doctors are worried on how to identify them. If the lockdown opens on May 4, then it will be a big challenge."

The Gujarat government informed today that 45 people who had tested positive for coronavirus were discharged. They have now agreed to donate blood plasma, as they have developed antibodies, the state government said.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 54 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 1,683 which includes 908 active cases. Twenty people have died due to the virus in the state.

In J&amp;K, twenty new cases were reported today with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases going up to 427.

In Ranchi in Jharkhand, four more persons tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 53.

in Karnataka, 18 new cases of the virus were reported with the number of cases rising to 445.

India's health ministry reported 1,229 new coronavirus cases and 34 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Also Read: 78 districts haven't reported any fresh coronavirus cases, says Government The are 16,689 active cases in the country with 686 deaths due to the virus even as 4,325 patients have been cured of the virus, the health ministry informed.

India's health ministry reported 1,229 new coronavirus cases and 34 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Also Read: 78 districts haven't reported any fresh coronavirus cases, says Government The are 16,689 active cases in the country with 686 deaths due to the virus even as 4,325 patients have been cured of the virus, the health ministry informed. The number of infections has now risen to 21,700. Meanwhile, West Bengal chief secretary Rajiva Sinha said: "In India, close to 70 per cent cases are asymptomatic and doctors are worried on how to identify them. If the lockdown opens on May 4, then it will be a big challenge." The Gujarat government informed today that 45 people who had tested positive for coronavirus were discharged. They have now agreed to donate blood plasma, as they have developed antibodies, the state government said. Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 54 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 1,683 which includes 908 active cases. Twenty people have died due to the virus in the state. In J&K, twenty new cases were reported today with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases going up to 427. In Ranchi in Jharkhand, four more persons tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 53. in Karnataka, 18 new cases of the virus were reported with the number of cases rising to 445.

India reports 1,229 new coronavirus cases, 34 new deaths; 21,700 infected nationwide

India's health ministry said that 1,409 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/21797-covid-19-cases-in-india-confirmed-says-icmr-5-lakh-samples-tested-294152">coronavirus</a> cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of confirmed cases to 21,393 in the country.

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Twelve districts did not have any fresh case in the last 28 days, the health ministry informed.&nbsp;

"There are now 78 districts in the country including in Union territories&nbsp;that have not reported any fresh cases during the last 14 days," health ministry official Lav Agarwal said.

A government official said during the press conference that there has been minimum spread of the virus.&nbsp;

"We have utilized this time to prepare ourselves for the future. Growth in coronavirus cases has been more or less linear, not exponential," CK Mishra, chairman of the empowered group on coronavirus said.

"On March 23, we had done 14,915 tests across the country and on April 22, we have done more than 5 lakh tests. If a rough calculation is done it is about 33 times in 30 days," the empowered group on COVID-19 added while asserting that ramping of testing needs to be carried out.

"In last 30 days of lockdown, we have been able to cut transmission, minimise spread, consistently ramp up our testing and utilize the time to prepare ourselves for future," CK Mishra added.

India's health ministry said that 1,409 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of confirmed cases to 21,393 in the country.

India's health ministry said that 1,409 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of confirmed cases to 21,393 in the country. Also Read: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka record more COVID-19 cases Twelve districts did not have any fresh case in the last 28 days, the health ministry informed. "There are now 78 districts in the country including in Union territories that have not reported any fresh cases during the last 14 days," health ministry official Lav Agarwal said. A government official said during the press conference that there has been minimum spread of the virus. "We have utilized this time to prepare ourselves for the future. Growth in coronavirus cases has been more or less linear, not exponential," CK Mishra, chairman of the empowered group on coronavirus said. "On March 23, we had done 14,915 tests across the country and on April 22, we have done more than 5 lakh tests. If a rough calculation is done it is about 33 times in 30 days," the empowered group on COVID-19 added while asserting that ramping of testing needs to be carried out. "In last 30 days of lockdown, we have been able to cut transmission, minimise spread, consistently ramp up our testing and utilize the time to prepare ourselves for future," CK Mishra added.

78 districts haven't reported any fresh coronavirus cases, growth of virus not exponential: Government

Greece on Thursday extended the lockdown to May 4 even as the country reported relatively low death toll compared to the rest of Europe.

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"Restrictive measures that apply until April 27 are extended by a week to May 4," the government said.

The lockdown was imposed on March 22 in the country with the government set for partial reopening of courts and land registers on April 27.

There have been 121 people who have died due to the virus in the country.

The country had earlier closed shops, bars and restaurants with only supermarkets, pharmacies and medical facilities have been allowed to stay open. The government had already shut schools and universities, courts, cinemas, gyms and public gathering.

Greece has been especially effective in combating the virus with the country managing to nearly double its number of ICUs.In February, Greece had just 560 intensive care unit beds but by March, the number was raised to 910. The country hired 4,000 additional doctors and nurses.&nbsp;

Greece managed to flatten the curve because of its quick response. The country managed to survive the coronavirus blow despite being embroiled in debt and despite its large elderly population even as casutlties in Europe continues to rise especially in Italy, Spain, Germany recording high number of casulties.

Greece on Thursday extended the lockdown to May 4 even as the country reported relatively low death toll compared to the rest of Europe. Also Read: Chinese agents fuelled panic in US by spreading fake warnings, says report "Restrictive measures that apply until April 27 are extended by a week to May 4," the government said.

Greece on Thursday extended the lockdown to May 4 even as the country reported relatively low death toll compared to the rest of Europe. Also Read: Chinese agents fuelled panic in US by spreading fake warnings, says report "Restrictive measures that apply until April 27 are extended by a week to May 4," the government said. The lockdown was imposed on March 22 in the country with the government set for partial reopening of courts and land registers on April 27. There have been 121 people who have died due to the virus in the country. The country had earlier closed shops, bars and restaurants with only supermarkets, pharmacies and medical facilities have been allowed to stay open. The government had already shut schools and universities, courts, cinemas, gyms and public gathering. Greece has been especially effective in combating the virus with the country managing to nearly double its number of ICUs.In February, Greece had just 560 intensive care unit beds but by March, the number was raised to 910. The country hired 4,000 additional doctors and nurses. Greece managed to flatten the curve because of its quick response. The country managed to survive the coronavirus blow despite being embroiled in debt and despite its large elderly population even as casutlties in Europe continues to rise especially in Italy, Spain, Germany recording high number of casulties.

Greece extends lockdown despite control on coronavirus outbreak

Andhra Pradesh on Thursday reported 80 more cases of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/21797-covid-19-cases-in-india-confirmed-says-icmr-5-lakh-samples-tested-294152"> coronavirus </a>in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 893.&nbsp;

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As the virus continued to spread, Rajasthan recorded 49 new cases of COVID-19 with the total number of cases climbing to 1,937.

Twenty-seven people have died due to the virus in Rajasthan.

Meanwhile, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced insurance of Rs 10 lakh each to all journalists who are reporting during COVID-19 pandemic.

The state saw the number of COVID-19 cases rise to 270 including 24 linked to foreign nationals. Three people have lost their lives due to the virus, Haryana health Department said.

The finance ministry announced today that Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief at current rates will be continued to be paid even as the government asked the defence forces to put the acquisition process on hold due to the pandemic.

The Karnataka government said 16 new coronavirus cases have been reported taking the number of cases to 443. Seventeen people have died in the state due to the virus.

Amid the escalting infections, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said today that 5,00,542 samples from 4,851,72 individuals have been tested with 21797 samples found to be COVID-19 positive.

Andhra Pradesh on Thursday reported 80 more cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 893. Also Read: Kerala govt takes 30% cut in salary to overcome COVID-19 crisis As the virus continued to spread, Rajasthan recorded 49 new cases of COVID-19 with the total number of cases climbing to 1,937.

Andhra Pradesh on Thursday reported 80 more cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 893. Also Read: Kerala govt takes 30% cut in salary to overcome COVID-19 crisis As the virus continued to spread, Rajasthan recorded 49 new cases of COVID-19 with the total number of cases climbing to 1,937. Twenty-seven people have died due to the virus in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced insurance of Rs 10 lakh each to all journalists who are reporting during COVID-19 pandemic. The state saw the number of COVID-19 cases rise to 270 including 24 linked to foreign nationals. Three people have lost their lives due to the virus, Haryana health Department said. The finance ministry announced today that Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief at current rates will be continued to be paid even as the government asked the defence forces to put the acquisition process on hold due to the pandemic. The Karnataka government said 16 new coronavirus cases have been reported taking the number of cases to 443. Seventeen people have died in the state due to the virus. Amid the escalting infections, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said today that 5,00,542 samples from 4,851,72 individuals have been tested with 21797 samples found to be COVID-19 positive.

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka record more COVID-19 cases

The death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-agents-fuelled-panic-in-us-by-spreading-fake-warnings-says-report-294154">coronavirus</a> in Spain crossed 22,000 as &nbsp;440 people died in the past 24 hours which was an increase for the third consecutive day.

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There are 208,389 infected cases in the country which is the second-highest in the world after the United States which has 842, 624 cases of the virus, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker.

There are now 22,157 fatalities due to the virus in Spain. On Wednesday 435 people had died due to the virus.

Spain along with Italy, France and Germany have been been the hardest hit COVID-19 countries in Europe. The continued crisis comes even as the WHO warned on Wednesday that "we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time."

The WHO warned that lockdown measures should remain until a viable vaccine is found to combat the virus.

Spanish government said it did not expect to lift the lockdown until mid-May which had come into effect on March 14. The lockdown has already been extended twice by the government.

"We must be incredibly careful in this phase," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. However, the government allowed children under-14 to go for a walk with one of their parents to go out to buy food, medicine or to the bank.&nbsp;

"The second half of May offers the prospect of a scaling-back of the lockdown, of phase two of the fight when the restrictions will be modified," Sanchez said in Parliament while adding "the scaling-back period will be slow and gradual, precisely because it has to be safe."

The death toll due to coronavirus in Spain crossed 22,000 as 440 people died in the past 24 hours which was an increase for the third consecutive day. Also Read: North Korean capital witness panic buying of food after strict COVID-19 norms announced There are 208,389 infected cases in the country which is the second-highest in the world after the United States which has 842, 624 cases of the virus, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker.

The death toll due to coronavirus in Spain crossed 22,000 as 440 people died in the past 24 hours which was an increase for the third consecutive day. Also Read: North Korean capital witness panic buying of food after strict COVID-19 norms announced There are 208,389 infected cases in the country which is the second-highest in the world after the United States which has 842, 624 cases of the virus, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker. There are now 22,157 fatalities due to the virus in Spain. On Wednesday 435 people had died due to the virus. Spain along with Italy, France and Germany have been been the hardest hit COVID-19 countries in Europe. The continued crisis comes even as the WHO warned on Wednesday that "we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time." The WHO warned that lockdown measures should remain until a viable vaccine is found to combat the virus. Spanish government said it did not expect to lift the lockdown until mid-May which had come into effect on March 14. The lockdown has already been extended twice by the government. "We must be incredibly careful in this phase," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. However, the government allowed children under-14 to go for a walk with one of their parents to go out to buy food, medicine or to the bank. "The second half of May offers the prospect of a scaling-back of the lockdown, of phase two of the fight when the restrictions will be modified," Sanchez said in Parliament while adding "the scaling-back period will be slow and gradual, precisely because it has to be safe."

Spain records 440 deaths as coronavirus death toll crosses 22,000

The United States of America, a nation built by migrants has decided to suspend the entry of outsiders.

President Trump&nbsp;says he won't allow any new immigrants to enter the country because he says he wants to protect jobs for American citizens.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/we-will-never-let-the-great-us-oil-gas-industry-down-says-trump-after-prices-crash-293854" hreflang="en">We will never let the great US oil &amp; gas industry down, says Trump after prices crash</a>

31 per cent of the coronavirus cases are in the US and the most number of coronavirus deaths have occurred in Trump's America.

The United States prides itself on being a nation of immigrants or centuries -- America has absorbed people from across the globe.

But now -- this great nation is sealing itself from the rest of the world.

The American president intends to close the United States to people trying to immigrate,&nbsp;live and work in the country. 
&nbsp; 
A drastic and unprecedented move aimed at protecting American workers from foreign competition.

But Donald Trump's critics don't agree. They say that if the US economy is ready to reopen. Why does the country need to suspend immigration?

Some others say the US president is using the pandemic to advance his anti-immigration agenda and while others feel that it&nbsp;is a bid to distract attention from his administration's fumbled coronavirus response.

The reality it seems is a mix of all three. Trump is locking down immigration, instead of locking down the country.

From Arizona to Michigan, &nbsp;thousands of Americans -- mostly Trump supporters are out on the streets undeterred by the virus.

'Liberate!': Trump goads Michigan, other states to lift virus restrictions.

Worldwide&nbsp;the outbreak has infected more than 2.1 million people and killed over 145,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University's tally based on figures supplied by government health authorities.

In the name of liberation &amp; mutiny against his opponents,Trump has given a free-run to coronavirus deniers.

The result is this -- the death toll in the US has as breached the 42,000 mark --- this is more than the number of active cases right next door in Canada.

The United States of America has 787,000 cases of coronavirus and counting. As Americans struggle --- a formal order temporarily barring the provision of new green cards and work visas is on its way.

On the surface, it may seem like xenophobic scapegoating. But a good look at the murderous rate of the outbreak in the US will tell you that Donald Trump may, in fact, be doing a favour to the rest of the world by sealing his country.

The United States of America, a nation built by migrants has decided to suspend the entry of outsiders. President Trump says he won't allow any new immigrants to enter the country because he says he wants to protect jobs for American citizens.

The United States of America, a nation built by migrants has decided to suspend the entry of outsiders. President Trump says he won't allow any new immigrants to enter the country because he says he wants to protect jobs for American citizens. Also read: We will never let the great US oil & gas industry down, says Trump after prices crash 31 per cent of the coronavirus cases are in the US and the most number of coronavirus deaths have occurred in Trump's America. The United States prides itself on being a nation of immigrants or centuries -- America has absorbed people from across the globe. But now -- this great nation is sealing itself from the rest of the world. The American president intends to close the United States to people trying to immigrate, live and work in the country. A drastic and unprecedented move aimed at protecting American workers from foreign competition. But Donald Trump's critics don't agree. They say that if the US economy is ready to reopen. Why does the country need to suspend immigration? Some others say the US president is using the pandemic to advance his anti-immigration agenda and while others feel that it is a bid to distract attention from his administration's fumbled coronavirus response. The reality it seems is a mix of all three. Trump is locking down immigration, instead of locking down the country. From Arizona to Michigan, thousands of Americans -- mostly Trump supporters are out on the streets undeterred by the virus. 'Liberate!': Trump goads Michigan, other states to lift virus restrictions. Worldwide the outbreak has infected more than 2.1 million people and killed over 145,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University's tally based on figures supplied by government health authorities. In the name of liberation & mutiny against his opponents,Trump has given a free-run to coronavirus deniers. The result is this -- the death toll in the US has as breached the 42,000 mark --- this is more than the number of active cases right next door in Canada. The United States of America has 787,000 cases of coronavirus and counting. As Americans struggle --- a formal order temporarily barring the provision of new green cards and work visas is on its way. On the surface, it may seem like xenophobic scapegoating. But a good look at the murderous rate of the outbreak in the US will tell you that Donald Trump may, in fact, be doing a favour to the rest of the world by sealing his country.

Trump using COVID-19 pandemic to advance anti-immigration agenda?

Protests staged against lockdown across the globe

US President Donald Trump has championed the cause of hydroxychloroquine. The anti-malarial pill that's now being stocked up by many countries. With a long way to go for a vaccine.

US President Donald Trump has championed the cause of hydroxychloroquine. The anti-malarial pill that's now being stocked up by many countries. With a long way to go for a vaccine. It's being considered as a plan B. Also read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount But a trial conducted to test the drug in Brazil turned fatal. Instead of saving lives. The drug's usage is taking lives. Research has emerged that there is no evidence that it cures the infection and the drug is known to have side-effects on a patient's heart. Also read: Germany approves first trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate It is currently considered the next best thing to a vaccine for COVID-19. Anti-malarial pill hydroxychloroquine has been touted as the go-to drug. American president Donald Trump called it "the biggest game-changer in the history of medicine. But any hopes of it becoming one are crashing down. Red flags are being raised by one research study after another. The drug is not just failing to save lives but is endangering them even further. Starting with the US where a study showed higher death rates of those taking the drug compared to those who did not take it. A study in France too proved that hydroxychloroquine doesn't reduce deaths or admissions to ICUs. A research trial in Brazil even proved fatal. Two patients got high doses of the drug and developed dangerous heart problems. A known side-effect of hydroxychloroquine that led to their deaths. Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has been a major Trump ally on this drug. Echoing Donald Trump's extravagant claims, he had ordered the Brazilian army to stock up on it. But now the fundamental safety of administering the drug is being questioned. The signs have been ominous right from the beginning. Even as President Trump went to town with it, his food & drug authority chief Stephen Hahn's inhibitions were clear. He was reluctant to approve the drug without clinical trials. Same were the sentiments of America's COVID-19 taskforce chief Dr Anthony Fauci too. The trials to study the drug's efficacy in treating COVID-19 are turning dangerous. None of the results of the studies conducted so far have been peer-reviewed. In the meanwhile, the drug itself has become a political matter. Is hydroxychloroquine risking people's lives? It's a drug that can be widely used. It's also a drug with serious side effects, especially to the heart. Its efficacy is the subject of a debate that is far from settled.

Will Trump's 'game-changing' hydroxychloroquine complicate battle against COVID-19?

The coronavirus has re-shaped the human perception of a lot of things. Food is no exception. The pandemic has changed our eating habits. More people are rejecting meat.

The coronavirus has re-shaped the human perception of a lot of things. Food is no exception. The pandemic has changed our eating habits. More people are rejecting meat. Not too soon after the virus outbreak, a rumour flared up on social media. People said the Wuhan virus is caused by eating meat. Fuelling this rumour was the belief that bats passed the coronavirus to humans. Let's for once assume that the bat theory is correct, does it mean that non-vegetarians are at a higher risk? The answer is no. Experts have clarified this. Meat is safe. As long as it is thoroughly cleaned and properly cooked. There is a rising demand for plant-based protein. No points for guessing why. The stigma attached to meat is driving this demand. Meat substitute companies are reporting an increase in sales by up to 70 per cent. Davide Yeung's Green Mondy group is one of them, he said: "Coronavirus is not the first, and sadly, it also won't be the last unless we overhaul our food system." Another trend is the focus on healthy eating. The coronavirus has made millions of people health-conscious. Purchasing habits show that people are picking more fruits and vegetables. There is also a growing interest in immunity-building food. Finally, the elephant in the room. The pandemic has got us cooking. Most people are not just eating healthy, but also eating at home. Experts say this trend is here to stay. This, however, is not good news for the restaurant industry. In India alone, Rs 4,23,865 crores are at stake as are 700,000 jobs. These are unprecedented times for the food industry. Supplies are stretched. Lockdowns are in place--- with no word on when they will end. What will the food sector look like once restrictions are eased? No one knows. What about the consumers? Once out of the lockdown, you may choose to head straight for fried chicken or add the finishing touches to your blog on turning vegan. Whatever be your choice, make sure it's an informed one. Eating meat, or not eating meat will not save you. Eating right and clean--definitely will.

Mythbuster: Is meat the real reason for the coronavirus spread?

The number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-set-to-get-tested-for-coronavirus-294001">coronavirus</a> cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 10,000 with Sindh and Punjab province together accounting for over 7,000 cases.

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The death toll due to the virus has reached 212 in the country.

Pakistan's Punjab province reported three more cases as the number of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,331. Sindh health minister Pechuho said the "peak" in cases would occur in May with authorites on alert as cases have spiked in recent weeks.

The Pakistan government has pledged large scale support to the Sindh government as the number of cases continue to rise as 320 people tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;Sindh also recorded three new deaths.

The country reported 83 cases in which patients recovered from the virus even as nine more coronavirus cases were reported in Islamabad in the last 24 hours.

Gilgit-Baltistan also recorded two more cases of the virus on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Pakistan PM Imran Khan underwent a coronavirus test authorities said. The results of the test are due to be out today.

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 10,000 with Sindh and Punjab province together accounting for over 7,000 cases. Also Read: Pakistan's Punjab province records 474 new coronavirus cases; 197 dead nationwide The death toll due to the virus has reached 212 in the country.

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 10,000 with Sindh and Punjab province together accounting for over 7,000 cases. Also Read: Pakistan's Punjab province records 474 new coronavirus cases; 197 dead nationwide The death toll due to the virus has reached 212 in the country. Pakistan's Punjab province reported three more cases as the number of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,331. Sindh health minister Pechuho said the "peak" in cases would occur in May with authorites on alert as cases have spiked in recent weeks. The Pakistan government has pledged large scale support to the Sindh government as the number of cases continue to rise as 320 people tested positive for COVID-19. Sindh also recorded three new deaths. The country reported 83 cases in which patients recovered from the virus even as nine more coronavirus cases were reported in Islamabad in the last 24 hours. Gilgit-Baltistan also recorded two more cases of the virus on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Pakistan PM Imran Khan underwent a coronavirus test authorities said. The results of the test are due to be out today.

Coronavirus cases cross 10,000 in Pakistan

The death toll in Italy due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-due-to-coronavirus-rises-to-5391-in-iran-businesses-open-294039">coronavirus</a> rose to over 25,000 as the country continued to be the worst-hit in Europe.

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Italy reported 437 fatalities in the past 24 hours with the death toll rising to 25,085 which is the second-highest after the United States.

The country which had imposed a lockdown on March 9 as it continues to keep its citizens indoors with&nbsp;the battle raging&nbsp;in hospitals nationwide.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte had ordered all shops except for pharmacies and grocery stores to close on March 12. The number of infected cases in the country has now risen to 187, 327 which is next only to Spain&nbsp;which has 208,389 cases of COVID-19 infection. The US has the most number of infected cases with 830, 789.

France and Germany have thousands of infections and fatalities even as the US has become the epicenter of the virus with New York being the prime focus of the pandemic.

In Spain 21, 717 people have died due to the virus with France taking 20, 796 COVID-19 casualties even as these countries grapple with virus authorities are still unsure if the virus has reached its peak ensuring strict lockdown measures continue to be in place.

The developments around the lockdown in Italy is being closely followed by citizens as it runs till May 3 as authorities plan their next move on measures to be taken to slowly ease restrictions.

In Italy, health workers believe the death toll could be higher with several care homes still haven't given out the official toll figures.

The death toll in Italy due to coronavirus rose to over 25,000 as the country continued to be the worst-hit in Europe. Also Read: After Wuhan, fears of second coronavirus wave in China's northeast Italy reported 437 fatalities in the past 24 hours with the death toll rising to 25,085 which is the second-highest after the United States.

The death toll in Italy due to coronavirus rose to over 25,000 as the country continued to be the worst-hit in Europe. Also Read: After Wuhan, fears of second coronavirus wave in China's northeast Italy reported 437 fatalities in the past 24 hours with the death toll rising to 25,085 which is the second-highest after the United States. The country which had imposed a lockdown on March 9 as it continues to keep its citizens indoors with the battle raging in hospitals nationwide. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte had ordered all shops except for pharmacies and grocery stores to close on March 12. The number of infected cases in the country has now risen to 187, 327 which is next only to Spain which has 208,389 cases of COVID-19 infection. The US has the most number of infected cases with 830, 789. France and Germany have thousands of infections and fatalities even as the US has become the epicenter of the virus with New York being the prime focus of the pandemic. In Spain 21, 717 people have died due to the virus with France taking 20, 796 COVID-19 casualties even as these countries grapple with virus authorities are still unsure if the virus has reached its peak ensuring strict lockdown measures continue to be in place. The developments around the lockdown in Italy is being closely followed by citizens as it runs till May 3 as authorities plan their next move on measures to be taken to slowly ease restrictions. In Italy, health workers believe the death toll could be higher with several care homes still haven't given out the official toll figures.

Coronavirus death toll in Italy crosses 25,000

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-wuhan-fears-of-second-coronavirus-wave-in-chinas-northeast-294018">coronavirus </a>pandemic "will be with us for a long time".

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"Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said while adding that most people around the world "remain susceptible to COVID-19".

"WHO declared virus emergency at the right time," Tedros asserted, adding that&nbsp;the world "had enough time to respond".

The WHO chief has come in for scathing criticism from the US for&nbsp;its handling of the virus. US President Trump froze funds for the UN health agency accusing it of "mishandling" the virus.

Trump had earlier accused the WHO of having a "China bais".&nbsp;

"COVID-19 is reminding us of a simple but vital truth: we are one species, sharing one planet," the WHO chief said on the occasion of World Earth Day.

The international health body had warned earlier that there was still a long way to go to defeat the COVID-19 epidemic with most countries still in the early stages of dealing with the pandemic even as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to prepare for a ferocious second wave.

With several countries across the world on lockdown from the US, Europe to Asia, the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage countries even as economies have gone into recession with oil prices plunging.

As a result of the large scale deaths, President Trump said he would stop issuing of green cards for 60 days, but exempted temporary workers.

"It will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he said. "It would be wrong and unjust for Americans to be replaced with immigrant labor flown in from abroad," the US president added.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the coronavirus pandemic "will be with us for a long time". Also Read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount "Make no mistake: we have a long way to go.

World Health Organization(WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that the coronavirus pandemic "will be with us for a long time". Also Read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount "Make no mistake: we have a long way to go. This virus will be with us for a long time," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said while adding that most people around the world "remain susceptible to COVID-19". "WHO declared virus emergency at the right time," Tedros asserted, adding that the world "had enough time to respond". The WHO chief has come in for scathing criticism from the US for its handling of the virus. US President Trump froze funds for the UN health agency accusing it of "mishandling" the virus. Trump had earlier accused the WHO of having a "China bais". "COVID-19 is reminding us of a simple but vital truth: we are one species, sharing one planet," the WHO chief said on the occasion of World Earth Day. The international health body had warned earlier that there was still a long way to go to defeat the COVID-19 epidemic with most countries still in the early stages of dealing with the pandemic even as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to prepare for a ferocious second wave. With several countries across the world on lockdown from the US, Europe to Asia, the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage countries even as economies have gone into recession with oil prices plunging. As a result of the large scale deaths, President Trump said he would stop issuing of green cards for 60 days, but exempted temporary workers. "It will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he said. "It would be wrong and unjust for Americans to be replaced with immigrant labor flown in from abroad," the US president added.

Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief Tedros

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