Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 38 deaths, its highest single-day spike in coronavirus fatalities, raising the toll to 1,084 while 1,919 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 45,363, officials said.

Additional chief secretary, medical and health, Amit Mohan Prasad said the state now has 16,445 active COVID-19 cases, while 27,634 patients have so far been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the infection.

At eight, the maximum deaths were reported from Kanpur, followed by five from Prayagraj, three from Moradabad, two each from Gorakhpur, Rampur and Jhansi, and one each from Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Lucknow, Firozabad, Varanasi, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Deoria, Rae Bareli, Bareli, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Farukkhabad, Unnao and Bagpath, a health department report said.

Overall, the maximum 110 deaths have been reported from Kanpur followed by 96 and 94 deaths from Agra and Meerut respectively, it said.

Prasad said a record 54,207 coronavirus samples were tested on Thursday and the number would be increased further.

"In the past 24 hours (since 3 pm Thursday), 1,919 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths were reported, pushing the total number of cases to 45,363 and deaths to 1,084," the health department said.

On home isolation facility, Prasad said it was not being provided deliberately in the state as asymptomatic patients tend to spread the virus among family members and others.

In an important decision, the state government, Prasad said, has decided to provide isolation facility in hotels in Lucknow and Ghaziabad.

"The district administration of Lucknow and Ghaziabad will acquire the hotel and the facility of isolation for asymptomatic patients will be provided there on a double occupancy basis at a charge of Rs 2,000 per day. The medical facility will be provided to them by the health department at a one-time payment of Rs 2,000," he said.

Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Information, Awanish Kumar Awasthi said that during the weekend lockdown, directives have been issued to all districts to use drone cameras to keep an eye on the movement of traffic and cleanliness work.

"Drones will be used in all districts in the next two days," Awasthi said.

Prasad said around 1.75 lakh people with coronavirus-like symptoms were found during the surveillance campaign conducted in the state till July 15. 
"The health department is now testing all of them," Prasad said.

Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 38 deaths, its highest single-day spike in coronavirus fatalities, raising the toll to 1,084 while 1,919 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 45,363, officials said.

Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 38 deaths, its highest single-day spike in coronavirus fatalities, raising the toll to 1,084 while 1,919 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 45,363, officials said. Additional chief secretary, medical and health, Amit Mohan Prasad said the state now has 16,445 active COVID-19 cases, while 27,634 patients have so far been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the infection. At eight, the maximum deaths were reported from Kanpur, followed by five from Prayagraj, three from Moradabad, two each from Gorakhpur, Rampur and Jhansi, and one each from Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Lucknow, Firozabad, Varanasi, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Deoria, Rae Bareli, Bareli, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Farukkhabad, Unnao and Bagpath, a health department report said. Overall, the maximum 110 deaths have been reported from Kanpur followed by 96 and 94 deaths from Agra and Meerut respectively, it said. Prasad said a record 54,207 coronavirus samples were tested on Thursday and the number would be increased further. "In the past 24 hours (since 3 pm Thursday), 1,919 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths were reported, pushing the total number of cases to 45,363 and deaths to 1,084," the health department said. On home isolation facility, Prasad said it was not being provided deliberately in the state as asymptomatic patients tend to spread the virus among family members and others. In an important decision, the state government, Prasad said, has decided to provide isolation facility in hotels in Lucknow and Ghaziabad. "The district administration of Lucknow and Ghaziabad will acquire the hotel and the facility of isolation for asymptomatic patients will be provided there on a double occupancy basis at a charge of Rs 2,000 per day. The medical facility will be provided to them by the health department at a one-time payment of Rs 2,000," he said. Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Information, Awanish Kumar Awasthi said that during the weekend lockdown, directives have been issued to all districts to use drone cameras to keep an eye on the movement of traffic and cleanliness work. "Drones will be used in all districts in the next two days," Awasthi said. Prasad said around 1.75 lakh people with coronavirus-like symptoms were found during the surveillance campaign conducted in the state till July 15. "The health department is now testing all of them," Prasad said.

Uttar Pradesh reports highest single-day fatalities; toll rises to over 1,000

India on Monday reported 11,502 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 325 deaths, the health ministry said.&nbsp;

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The total number of cases in the country has risen to 3,32,424 including 1,53,106 active cases. The death toll in the country due to the virus has risen to 9,520.&nbsp;

Health ministry officials said 1,69,798 patients have been cured.

Meanwhile, India's national capital reported the highest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus cases with 2,224 infections in the last 24 hours.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the captial has risen to 41,182 with 1,327 fatalities. According to health officials, 15,823 patients have recovered from the virus, however, there are still 24,032 active cases in the city.&nbsp;

Amid the rising number of cases, Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao said that 50,000 tests are to be conducted in 30 assembly constituencies in Hyderabad and surrounding districts next week.

Haryana, meanwhile, reported 459 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases in the state rising to 7,208, including 3,003 recoveries.

There&nbsp;are 4,117 active cases in the state. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 88 in the state.

India on Monday reported 11,502 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 325 deaths, the health ministry said. Also Read: Coronavirus cases rise to over 58,000 in Mumbai The total number of cases in the country has risen to 3,32,424 including 1,53,106 active cases.

India on Monday reported 11,502 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 325 deaths, the health ministry said. Also Read: Coronavirus cases rise to over 58,000 in Mumbai The total number of cases in the country has risen to 3,32,424 including 1,53,106 active cases. The death toll in the country due to the virus has risen to 9,520. Health ministry officials said 1,69,798 patients have been cured. Meanwhile, India's national capital reported the highest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus cases with 2,224 infections in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the captial has risen to 41,182 with 1,327 fatalities. According to health officials, 15,823 patients have recovered from the virus, however, there are still 24,032 active cases in the city. Amid the rising number of cases, Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao said that 50,000 tests are to be conducted in 30 assembly constituencies in Hyderabad and surrounding districts next week. Haryana, meanwhile, reported 459 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases in the state rising to 7,208, including 3,003 recoveries. There are 4,117 active cases in the state. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 88 in the state.

COVID-19: India records 11,502 new cases in 24 hours; death toll rises to 9,520

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-govt-will-conduct-covid-19-test-on-mediapersons-in-national-capital-cm-293823">lockdown</a> relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions.

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People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared.

In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, twelve new coronavirus cases were reported with one person dieing of the virus. The total number of coronavirus cases in the area has increased to 179 with 12 deaths reported.

West Bengal today reported 274 active coronavirus cases. 15 people have died due to the virus in the state.

Meanwhile, union health minister Harsh Vardhan said that there have been reports that convalescent plasma can play a crucial role in the recovery of coronavirus patients.&nbsp;

"We have requested the Red Cross volunteers to approach people who have recovered from coronavirus and motivate them to donate blood," the health minister said.

In Chandigarh, 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 while in Tamil Nadu 76 persons tested positive for the virus today. The number of coroanvirus cases has now risen to 1,596 in the state.

One person died due to the virus in Tamil Nadu today, with the death toll climbing to 18 in the state.

Kerala recorded 19 new cases for the virus today, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said with the total number of cases reaching 117.

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked lockdown relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions. Also Read: Govt advises states not to use rapid testing kits for two days People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared.

Maharashtra government on Tuesday revoked lockdown relaxations and exemptions for Mumbai and Pune regions. Also Read: Govt advises states not to use rapid testing kits for two days People are not behaving responsibly, the rest of the parts of the state will continue to have partial exemptions, the Maharashtra chief minister's office declared. In Mumbai's slum area in Dharavi, twelve new coronavirus cases were reported with one person dieing of the virus. The total number of coronavirus cases in the area has increased to 179 with 12 deaths reported. West Bengal today reported 274 active coronavirus cases. 15 people have died due to the virus in the state. Meanwhile, union health minister Harsh Vardhan said that there have been reports that convalescent plasma can play a crucial role in the recovery of coronavirus patients. "We have requested the Red Cross volunteers to approach people who have recovered from coronavirus and motivate them to donate blood," the health minister said. In Chandigarh, 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 while in Tamil Nadu 76 persons tested positive for the virus today. The number of coroanvirus cases has now risen to 1,596 in the state. One person died due to the virus in Tamil Nadu today, with the death toll climbing to 18 in the state. Kerala recorded 19 new cases for the virus today, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said with the total number of cases reaching 117.

Maharahtra govt revokes lockdown relaxation in Mumbai, Pune

The Indian health ministry said on Friday that there has been&nbsp;no community transmission of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tablighi-jamaat-returnees-distributed-sweets-to-passengers-in-up-says-report-291726">coronavirus </a>in the country yet, assuring the people not to panic, however it added that everyone should remain alert.

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"We conducted 1,6002 tests on Thursday. Only 0.2 per cent cases tested positive. On the basis of the samples collected, the infection rate is not high," the health ministry official said, adding that rapid diagnostics kits have also been sanctioned."

During the press conference, the home ministry official directed all states and Union territories to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight the virus especially in view of festivals in April.

MEA spokesman Dammu Ravi said: "A lot of requests on Hydroxychloroquine were already there. Several countries have made requests for this particular item and taking into view the domestic necessities and keeping a sufficient buffer for our own requirement."

"A decision was taken by a group of ministers to release some of the surplus medicine for export purposes. This is an ongoing process," the MEA official added.

The Indian health ministry said on Friday that there has been no community transmission of coronavirus in the country yet, assuring the people not to panic, however it added that everyone should remain alert.

The Indian health ministry said on Friday that there has been no community transmission of coronavirus in the country yet, assuring the people not to panic, however it added that everyone should remain alert. Also Read: Man with COVID-19 booked for hiding travel history "We conducted 1,6002 tests on Thursday. Only 0.2 per cent cases tested positive. On the basis of the samples collected, the infection rate is not high," the health ministry official said, adding that rapid diagnostics kits have also been sanctioned." During the press conference, the home ministry official directed all states and Union territories to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight the virus especially in view of festivals in April. MEA spokesman Dammu Ravi said: "A lot of requests on Hydroxychloroquine were already there. Several countries have made requests for this particular item and taking into view the domestic necessities and keeping a sufficient buffer for our own requirement." "A decision was taken by a group of ministers to release some of the surplus medicine for export purposes. This is an ongoing process," the MEA official added.

No community transmission of coronavirus in the country yet: India health ministry

The Uttar Pradesh government said it has identified 15 hotspots in the state hit by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-test-should-be-made-free-of-cost-for-all-citizens-supreme-court-suggests-291355">coronavirus</a> which would be sealed until April 15.

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Only home delivery will be allowed. The districts where the sealing would be undertaken include Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly and Bulandshahr.

"100 per cent lockdown in the hotspots of the 15 districts will remain till April 15 morning," additional chief secretary Awanish Awasthi said.

The hotspots in these districts will be completely sealed, according to officials.

The decision was taken after a review meeting by chief minister Adityanath. The number of cases in Uttar Pradesh has reached 343.

According to the state government, out of those infected 26 people have completely recovered and discharged with 187 people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin area.

Meanwhile, PM Modi told Parliamentarians in a video interaction that the lockdown won't be opened at one go on April 15, while adding that the situation in the country is akin to a "social emergency" as he discussed the coronavirus situation in the country.

"It has necessitated tough decisions and we must continue to remain vigilant. States, district administrations and experts have suggested extension of lockdown to contain the spread of the virus," PM Modi told the MPs.

The Uttar Pradesh government said it has identified 15 hotspots in the state hit by coronavirus which would be sealed until April 15. Also Read: 5,194 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India; 149 deaths, 32 died on Tuesday Only home delivery will be allowed.

The Uttar Pradesh government said it has identified 15 hotspots in the state hit by coronavirus which would be sealed until April 15. Also Read: 5,194 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India; 149 deaths, 32 died on Tuesday Only home delivery will be allowed. The districts where the sealing would be undertaken include Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly and Bulandshahr. "100 per cent lockdown in the hotspots of the 15 districts will remain till April 15 morning," additional chief secretary Awanish Awasthi said. The hotspots in these districts will be completely sealed, according to officials. The decision was taken after a review meeting by chief minister Adityanath. The number of cases in Uttar Pradesh has reached 343. According to the state government, out of those infected 26 people have completely recovered and discharged with 187 people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin area. Meanwhile, PM Modi told Parliamentarians in a video interaction that the lockdown won't be opened at one go on April 15, while adding that the situation in the country is akin to a "social emergency" as he discussed the coronavirus situation in the country. "It has necessitated tough decisions and we must continue to remain vigilant. States, district administrations and experts have suggested extension of lockdown to contain the spread of the virus," PM Modi told the MPs.

100% lockdown in 15 hotspots in Uttar Pradesh till April 15: State government

The Delhi Police said on Wednesday night said it&nbsp;had detained and identified&nbsp;275 foreign nationals who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin's Markaz building.

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The foreigners include 72 from Indonesia, 36 from Kyrgyzstan and 21 from Bangladesh.

The Uttar Pradesh police informed that it had isolates 569 persons who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi.

In Agra, 104 persons who had who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation were picked from various mosques on Wednesday as authorities nationwide continued to search for those afflicted by the virus.

They have been lodged in a resort and their samples sent for examination.

"Three more coronavirus positive cases in Goalpara, taking the total to 16," Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, adding,"these three new cases are also of &nbsp;those who joined Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi."

The Delhi Police said on Wednesday night said it had detained and identified 275 foreign nationals who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin's Markaz building.

The Delhi Police said on Wednesday night said it had detained and identified 275 foreign nationals who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin's Markaz building. Also Read: Over 1,500 from Tamil Nadu participated in Tablighi Jamaat event The foreigners include 72 from Indonesia, 36 from Kyrgyzstan and 21 from Bangladesh. The Uttar Pradesh police informed that it had isolates 569 persons who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi. In Agra, 104 persons who had who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation were picked from various mosques on Wednesday as authorities nationwide continued to search for those afflicted by the virus. They have been lodged in a resort and their samples sent for examination. "Three more coronavirus positive cases in Goalpara, taking the total to 16," Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, adding,"these three new cases are also of those who joined Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi."

Delhi Police quarantines 275 foreign nationals who attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation