India's financial capital Mumbai reported 1390 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 9,6253 including 22959 active cases.

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The death toll due to COVID-19 in the city has risen to 5,464. Maharashtra which has been hit the hardest with the virus recorded 7975 new cases and 233 death in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,75,640.

The Maharashtra health department said that 1,52,613 coronavirus patients have been discharged so far with with the COVID-19 recovery rate in the state at 55.37 per cent.

Meanwhile, Karnataka reported 3,176 new coronavirus cases along with 87 deaths with the death toll rising to 928. The total number of cases to in the state has shot up to 47,253 with Bengaluru recording 1,975 in the last 24 hours.

Amid the rising number of cases Dr Sudhakar K, Karnataka's minister for medical education said that state government would give Rs 5,000 each as "appreciation money" to the plasma donors even as Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated a coronavirus plasma Bank for treatment of serious patients

Gujarat which is one of the state hit hard due to the virus reported 925 coronavirus cases and ten deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 44,648. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 2,081.

In Madhya Pradesh today, 638 new coronavirus cases were reported with nine deaths taking the active cases in the state to 5,053. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to &nbsp;death toll to 682. The state health department said 18,783 COVID-19 samples were tested today. 
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India's financial capital Mumbai reported 1390 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 9,6253 including 22959 active cases.

India's financial capital Mumbai reported 1390 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 9,6253 including 22959 active cases. Also Read: Over 1 lakh recover from COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu; Chennai sees lesser daily cases The death toll due to COVID-19 in the city has risen to 5,464. Maharashtra which has been hit the hardest with the virus recorded 7975 new cases and 233 death in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,75,640. The Maharashtra health department said that 1,52,613 coronavirus patients have been discharged so far with with the COVID-19 recovery rate in the state at 55.37 per cent. Meanwhile, Karnataka reported 3,176 new coronavirus cases along with 87 deaths with the death toll rising to 928. The total number of cases to in the state has shot up to 47,253 with Bengaluru recording 1,975 in the last 24 hours. Amid the rising number of cases Dr Sudhakar K, Karnataka's minister for medical education said that state government would give Rs 5,000 each as "appreciation money" to the plasma donors even as Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated a coronavirus plasma Bank for treatment of serious patients Gujarat which is one of the state hit hard due to the virus reported 925 coronavirus cases and ten deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 44,648. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 2,081. In Madhya Pradesh today, 638 new coronavirus cases were reported with nine deaths taking the active cases in the state to 5,053. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to death toll to 682. The state health department said 18,783 COVID-19 samples were tested today.

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports 7,975 new cases, death toll in Mumbai rises over 5,400

The West Bengal government on Tuesday ordered the extension of lockdown till July 19 as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the state.

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The state has recorded 1,390 cases and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 32,838. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 980.

Maharashtra which is the hardest due to the virus reported 6,741 new cases and 213 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to &nbsp;2,67,665 including 1,07,665 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 10,695. There are 1,07,665 active cases in state, according to the health department.

India's financial capital Mumbai reported 969 new coronavirus cases and 70 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 5,402. The number of active cases has risen to 22,828 in the city.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at meeting with officials decided to provide Rs 15,000 for last rites of those dying due to coronavirus. &nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh which had inposed a lockdown reported 1656 new coronavirus cases and 28 fatalities in the last 24 hours with the total number of active cases rising to 13,760. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 983.

Gujarat which has also been hit hard with the virus reported &nbsp;915 coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 43,723. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 2,071. 
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The West Bengal government on Tuesday ordered the extension of lockdown till July 19 as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the state. Also Read: Chennai transgender community battles COVID-19 and stigma by creating awareness The state has recorded 1,390 cases and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 32,838.

The West Bengal government on Tuesday ordered the extension of lockdown till July 19 as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the state. Also Read: Chennai transgender community battles COVID-19 and stigma by creating awareness The state has recorded 1,390 cases and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 32,838. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 980. Maharashtra which is the hardest due to the virus reported 6,741 new cases and 213 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,67,665 including 1,07,665 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 10,695. There are 1,07,665 active cases in state, according to the health department. India's financial capital Mumbai reported 969 new coronavirus cases and 70 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 5,402. The number of active cases has risen to 22,828 in the city. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at meeting with officials decided to provide Rs 15,000 for last rites of those dying due to coronavirus. Uttar Pradesh which had inposed a lockdown reported 1656 new coronavirus cases and 28 fatalities in the last 24 hours with the total number of active cases rising to 13,760. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 983. Gujarat which has also been hit hard with the virus reported 915 coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 43,723. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 2,071.

COVID-19: Death toll in Maharashtra crosses 10,600; Mumbai reports 969 new cases

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them&nbsp;to their hometown.

More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces.

More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd.&nbsp;Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of&nbsp;unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest.

“We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation.

However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police.

This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli.

The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown. More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday. Also read: COVID-19: Maharashtra crosses 18,000 mark; 1,362 new cases reported Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces. More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd. Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest. “We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation. However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police. This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli. The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

Migrant workers protest against lockdown in Gujarat; 60 arrested

Maharashtra saw a steep rise in the number of positive coronavirus cases as 1,233 new cases have been reported by the state health department. The death toll increased by 34, taking the total tally to 651.

Maharashtra is one of the worst-hit states in India with a total of 16,758 cases. Out of these Mumbai has recorded more than 600 cases within 24 hours.&nbsp;

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A total of 769 more cases and 25 deaths have been reported in Mumbai. Dharavi, one of the worst-hit areas in Mumbai, has reported 68 new coronavirus cases and 1 more death. Total number of cases have now increased to 733, which included 21 deaths, BMC reported. Mumbai now has 10,527 positive cases, including 412 deaths and 2,287 recovered cases.

The BMC&nbsp;is now taking steps to convert schools and other possible areas into isolation wards as it is being feared that the mark might cross the 75,000 mark as the financial capital has already crossed 10,000 mark, and shows no sign of decrease.

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Delhi, on the other hand, has removed one more area from the list of containment zones. There are a total of 87 containment zones in Delhi now. The total number of positive cases in Delhi has crossed the 5,000 mark.

Tamil Nadu reported 771 new cases and two deaths, taking the death to 35 and total cases to 4,829. Gujarat reported 380 new cases, taking the toll to 6,625 nad death toll to 396. Uttar Pradesh's total number of cases increased to 2,998 as the state reported 118 new cases.

Nagpur has reported 44 news cases and two new cases have been reported in Ranchi.

Maharashtra saw a steep rise in the number of positive coronavirus cases as 1,233 new cases have been reported by the state health department. The death toll increased by 34, taking the total tally to 651.

Maharashtra saw a steep rise in the number of positive coronavirus cases as 1,233 new cases have been reported by the state health department. The death toll increased by 34, taking the total tally to 651. Maharashtra is one of the worst-hit states in India with a total of 16,758 cases. Out of these Mumbai has recorded more than 600 cases within 24 hours. Also read: Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.6 million, death toll at 257,337 A total of 769 more cases and 25 deaths have been reported in Mumbai. Dharavi, one of the worst-hit areas in Mumbai, has reported 68 new coronavirus cases and 1 more death. Total number of cases have now increased to 733, which included 21 deaths, BMC reported. Mumbai now has 10,527 positive cases, including 412 deaths and 2,287 recovered cases. The BMC is now taking steps to convert schools and other possible areas into isolation wards as it is being feared that the mark might cross the 75,000 mark as the financial capital has already crossed 10,000 mark, and shows no sign of decrease. Also read: India hands over first batch of HCQ to Egypt, offers to train healthcare professionals Delhi, on the other hand, has removed one more area from the list of containment zones. There are a total of 87 containment zones in Delhi now. The total number of positive cases in Delhi has crossed the 5,000 mark. Tamil Nadu reported 771 new cases and two deaths, taking the death to 35 and total cases to 4,829. Gujarat reported 380 new cases, taking the toll to 6,625 nad death toll to 396. Uttar Pradesh's total number of cases increased to 2,998 as the state reported 118 new cases. Nagpur has reported 44 news cases and two new cases have been reported in Ranchi.

COVID-19: More than 1,200 new cases reported in Maharashtra; Mumbai crosses 10,000 infected mark

A clash broke out between police and locals at Panchmahal in Godhra on Thursday night when the police were barricading the containment zone as a measure to curtail the coronavirus.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Leena Patil said: "The barricading of the containment area was being done by the civic authorities and the police. Some locals protested and pelted stones at them."

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In a measure to control the situation, the authorities resorted to the use of tear gas. "We used tear gas as a measure to control the situation. At the moment, the situation is under control," added Patil.

A total of 313 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Gujarat on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 4,395 in the State, said the Health Department.

According to the daily health bulletin issued by the State, the total number of cases includes 613 cured/discharged and 214 deaths.

A clash broke out between police and locals at Panchmahal in Godhra on Thursday night when the police were barricading the containment zone as a measure to curtail the coronavirus.

A clash broke out between police and locals at Panchmahal in Godhra on Thursday night when the police were barricading the containment zone as a measure to curtail the coronavirus. Superintendent of Police (SP) Leena Patil said: "The barricading of the containment area was being done by the civic authorities and the police. Some locals protested and pelted stones at them." Also read | Coronavirus not man-made or genetically modified: US intelligence community In a measure to control the situation, the authorities resorted to the use of tear gas. "We used tear gas as a measure to control the situation. At the moment, the situation is under control," added Patil. A total of 313 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Gujarat on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 4,395 in the State, said the Health Department. According to the daily health bulletin issued by the State, the total number of cases includes 613 cured/discharged and 214 deaths.

Locals clash with police during containment zone sealing in Gujarat

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak.

"Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure. The air quality in the suits is also measured online. This PPE suit has its own decontamination process. As this is not disposable, so no biomedical waste will be generated," said Managing Director of Sure Safety (India) Ltd, N Dand while speaking to ANI.

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"We provide COVID-19 safety equipment to Government for India, Government of Gujarat and Indian Defence," he added.

This comes after reports came from several states that health workers at the hospitals do not have PPE while treating the COVID-19 patients.

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure.

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure. The air quality in the suits is also measured online. This PPE suit has its own decontamination process. As this is not disposable, so no biomedical waste will be generated," said Managing Director of Sure Safety (India) Ltd, N Dand while speaking to ANI. Also read: With 1,990 new cases, India witnesses highest COVID-19 cases in 24-hour period "We provide COVID-19 safety equipment to Government for India, Government of Gujarat and Indian Defence," he added. This comes after reports came from several states that health workers at the hospitals do not have PPE while treating the COVID-19 patients.

Gujarat-based company develops reusable PPE kits

India's national capital reported 128 more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/78-districts-havent-reported-any-fresh-coronavirus-cases-growth-of-virus-not-exponential-government-294272">coronavirus </a>cases and two more deaths on Thursday.

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The total number of coronavirus cases in Delhi has now climbed to 2376, including 1518 active cases.

Fifty people have died to virus, according to the health department.

Meanwhile, in Gujrat, 217 more coroanvirus cases were &nbsp;reported with nine more deaths in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus cases in the state have now surged to 2,624, including 2,254 active cases.

The state health department reported that 258 people have been cured.

112 people have died due to the virus in Gujarat.

In Maharashtra, 774 cases of the virus were reported today. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now risen to 6,427.

Fourteen people have died due to virus in the state.

India's national capital reported 128 more coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Thursday. Also Read: India reports 1,229 new coronavirus cases, 34 new deaths The total number of coronavirus cases in Delhi has now climbed to 2376, including 1518 active cases.

India's national capital reported 128 more coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Thursday. Also Read: India reports 1,229 new coronavirus cases, 34 new deaths The total number of coronavirus cases in Delhi has now climbed to 2376, including 1518 active cases. Fifty people have died to virus, according to the health department. Meanwhile, in Gujrat, 217 more coroanvirus cases were reported with nine more deaths in the last 24 hours. Coronavirus cases in the state have now surged to 2,624, including 2,254 active cases. The state health department reported that 258 people have been cured. 112 people have died due to the virus in Gujarat. In Maharashtra, 774 cases of the virus were reported today. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now risen to 6,427. Fourteen people have died due to virus in the state.

Delhi reports 128 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours; death toll rises to 50

The Karnataka government on Tuesday declared 38 hot spots in Bengaluru as Delhi increased the number of containment zones to 55 after seven more areas were included in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/1036-people-have-been-cured-of-the-virus-indias-health-ministry-292457">COVID-19 </a>list.

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The new zones in Delhi include: street close to shop No J-4/49 (Khirki Extension), C-2 Block-Janakpuri-Kothi number-119, the entire street starting from House no. G-54 to F-107 and the street starting from house no. CN 854 to house no.137&nbsp;in Chhuriya in Tughlakabad village.

The zones also include Nawab Ganj area, Bara Hindu Rao area, house no 62, street no.4, B- block, Shastri Park and Pandit area and&nbsp;Jain area, from Epic Centre 715 in&nbsp;Chirag Delhi.

Meanwhile, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said today that curfew will&nbsp;remain imposed in Danilimda, Jamalpur and Dariyapur from &nbsp;6 am on Wednesday until April 21 at 6am.

"From 1pm to 4pm daily curfew will be lifted but only women of these areas will be given this freedom," the chief minister added.

"Ahmedabad has more than 350 coronavirus cases. It means that more than 50 per cent cases in Gujarat are from Ahmedabad and to be particular the cases are from the walled city and Danilimda area," CM Rupani added.

The Karnataka government on Tuesday declared 38 hot spots in Bengaluru as Delhi increased the number of containment zones to 55 after seven more areas were included in the COVID-19 list.

The Karnataka government on Tuesday declared 38 hot spots in Bengaluru as Delhi increased the number of containment zones to 55 after seven more areas were included in the COVID-19 list. Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths in one day The new zones in Delhi include: street close to shop No J-4/49 (Khirki Extension), C-2 Block-Janakpuri-Kothi number-119, the entire street starting from House no. G-54 to F-107 and the street starting from house no. CN 854 to house no.137 in Chhuriya in Tughlakabad village. The zones also include Nawab Ganj area, Bara Hindu Rao area, house no 62, street no.4, B- block, Shastri Park and Pandit area and Jain area, from Epic Centre 715 in Chirag Delhi. Meanwhile, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said today that curfew will remain imposed in Danilimda, Jamalpur and Dariyapur from 6 am on Wednesday until April 21 at 6am. "From 1pm to 4pm daily curfew will be lifted but only women of these areas will be given this freedom," the chief minister added. "Ahmedabad has more than 350 coronavirus cases. It means that more than 50 per cent cases in Gujarat are from Ahmedabad and to be particular the cases are from the walled city and Danilimda area," CM Rupani added.

COVID-19: Karnataka declares 38 hotspots in Bengaluru; containment zones increased in Delhi