The number of people who have died from coronavirus infection in France rose by 437 to 23,293 on Monday, the health ministry said in a statement.

The 1.9% increase is the highest in four days but well below the more than 4% rate seen 10 days ago, the statement added.

The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 infection fell further to 28,055 from 28,217 on Sunday and the number of people in intensive care fell to 4,608 from 4,682 on Sunday.

Both have been on a downward trend for more than 10 days.

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

The number of people who have died from coronavirus infection in France rose by 437 to 23,293 on Monday, the health ministry said in a statement. The 1.9% increase is the highest in four days but well below the more than 4% rate seen 10 days ago, the statement added.

The number of people who have died from coronavirus infection in France rose by 437 to 23,293 on Monday, the health ministry said in a statement. The 1.9% increase is the highest in four days but well below the more than 4% rate seen 10 days ago, the statement added. The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 infection fell further to 28,055 from 28,217 on Sunday and the number of people in intensive care fell to 4,608 from 4,682 on Sunday. Both have been on a downward trend for more than 10 days. (With inputs from Reuters)

France coronavirus death toll tops 23,000

Kanika Kapoor who recovered from COVID-19 has decided to donate her plasma to&nbsp;the patients who are fighting the disease.&nbsp; 
 
Before she donates her blood, doctors will make sure that she is&nbsp;a healthy donor.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanika-kapoor-opens-up-about-covid-19-diagnosis-there-was-no-party-hosted-by-me-294901">Kanika Kapoor opens up about COVID-19 diagnosis: There was no party hosted by me</a> 
 
A team of doctors will visit Kanika's home from King George Medical (KGMU), Lucknow. They&nbsp;will check her blood to see if she can donate the plasma, according to reports.

Kanika had tested positive for COVID-19 in March and after four consecutive tests after which she tested negative and was allowed to leave the hospital. As she was the first celebrity who was tested positive of COVID-19.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-apologises-for-his-lockdown-posts-says-they-may-have-lacked-emotional-foresight-amid-pandemic-crisis-295036" hreflang="en">Karan Johar apologises for his lockdown posts, says they may have 'lacked emotional foresight' amid pandemic crisis</a>

Recently, the singer also penned down an Instagram post in which she opened&nbsp;up about her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baby-doll-singer-kanika-kapoor-tests-positive-for-covid-19-had-allegedly-attended-a-party-of-100-people-a-few-days-back-287533">coronavirus diagnosis</a>&nbsp;and also said that her health was normal when she attended a lunch and a dinner hosted by a friend. 
 
The 42-year-old singer has been slammed and has also been booked for not quarantining herself and attending social events post her return from the United Kingdom.

Kanika Kapoor who recovered from COVID-19 has decided to donate her plasma to the patients who are fighting the disease. Before she donates her blood, doctors will make sure that she is a healthy donor.

Kanika Kapoor who recovered from COVID-19 has decided to donate her plasma to the patients who are fighting the disease. Before she donates her blood, doctors will make sure that she is a healthy donor. Also read: Kanika Kapoor opens up about COVID-19 diagnosis: There was no party hosted by me A team of doctors will visit Kanika's home from King George Medical (KGMU), Lucknow. They will check her blood to see if she can donate the plasma, according to reports. Kanika had tested positive for COVID-19 in March and after four consecutive tests after which she tested negative and was allowed to leave the hospital. As she was the first celebrity who was tested positive of COVID-19. Also read: Karan Johar apologises for his lockdown posts, says they may have 'lacked emotional foresight' amid pandemic crisis Recently, the singer also penned down an Instagram post in which she opened up about her coronavirus diagnosis and also said that her health was normal when she attended a lunch and a dinner hosted by a friend. The 42-year-old singer has been slammed and has also been booked for not quarantining herself and attending social events post her return from the United Kingdom.

Kanika Kapoor to donate plasma after recovery from COVID-19: Report

A BMC official said today that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shiv-sena-pushes-for-evacuation-of-migrants-says-centre-should-arrange-for-workers-to-go-home-295013">coronavirus</a> containment zones had reached 1036&nbsp;with a significant drop in the number of containment zones in Mumbai.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wuhans-l-strain-may-be-behind-gujarats-high-death-rate-experts-295034">Also Read:&nbsp;Wuhan's L-strain may be behind Gujarat's high death rate</a>

"Thirty-one zones are out of the containment zone list after they didn't record a single coronavirus patient for last 14 days," BMC mayor Kishori Pednekar said.

In Bihar, 14 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 321 in the state. Munger, Madhubani, Lakhisarai reported new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

Haryana health department said that the total number of coronavirus cases stands at 299, out of which 205 have been discharged.

Meanwhile, during a video conferencing meeting with various chief ministers on Monday, PM Modi said that COVID-19 impact will remain visible in the coming months and that there is a need to fight it with "impetus" on the economy.

India has been been on lockdown since March 24, with PM Modi extending the it further on April 14 till May 3 even as coronavirus cases have continued to rise in the country.

The Indian prime minister emphasised on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures.

PM Modi also urged the chief ministers to factor in the changes in weather, the advent of summer and monsoon and the illnesses that can potentially come in this season&nbsp;while combating the virus.

A BMC official said today that coronavirus containment zones had reached 1036 with a significant drop in the number of containment zones in Mumbai. Also Read: Wuhan's L-strain may be behind Gujarat's high death rate "Thirty-one zones are out of the containment zone list after they didn't record a single coronavirus patient for last 14 days," BMC mayor Kishori Pednekar said.

A BMC official said today that coronavirus containment zones had reached 1036 with a significant drop in the number of containment zones in Mumbai. Also Read: Wuhan's L-strain may be behind Gujarat's high death rate "Thirty-one zones are out of the containment zone list after they didn't record a single coronavirus patient for last 14 days," BMC mayor Kishori Pednekar said. In Bihar, 14 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 321 in the state. Munger, Madhubani, Lakhisarai reported new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Haryana health department said that the total number of coronavirus cases stands at 299, out of which 205 have been discharged. Meanwhile, during a video conferencing meeting with various chief ministers on Monday, PM Modi said that COVID-19 impact will remain visible in the coming months and that there is a need to fight it with "impetus" on the economy. India has been been on lockdown since March 24, with PM Modi extending the it further on April 14 till May 3 even as coronavirus cases have continued to rise in the country. The Indian prime minister emphasised on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures. PM Modi also urged the chief ministers to factor in the changes in weather, the advent of summer and monsoon and the illnesses that can potentially come in this season while combating the virus.

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