02 Apr 05:26 PM CRPF Doctor tests positive for COVID-19 in Delhi As per ANI report, a CRPF doctor has tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi. The doctor is the Chief Medical Officer residing in officers mess in Saket, Delhi. Following the confirmation of coronavirus infection, the doctor has been placed in quarantine while staff and guests living in officers mess have been placed in quarantine. A CRPF Doctor who is a Chief Medical Officer residing in officers mess in Saket, Delhi has tested positive for #COVID19. Staff and guests living in officers mess have been placed in quarantine. The officer has been sent to isolation ward. He is attached with ADG Medical, CRPF. pic.twitter.com/ZdWrhfVyxi — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2020

02 Apr 05:22 PM PM Modi to share video message tomorrow at 9 AM Today evening, PM Modi, through his official twitter account, announced that he will be sharing a small video message with “fellow Indians” tomorrow morning at 9 AM. So far, no information has been provided about the nature of the message. At 9 AM tomorrow morning, I’ll share a small video message with my fellow Indians.



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02 Apr 05:19 PM Total 219 COVID-19 cases in Delhi: Delhi CM Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal confirmed that there are total 219 COVID-19 cases in Delhi of which 208 coronavirus patients are admitted in various hospitals across the city. Of the total number of cases, 108 cases have been found among the people evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz. Total 4 Deaths have occurred in the national capital due to coronavirus infection, of which 2 are traced back to Markaz.

02 Apr 05:12 PM 328 Fresh Cases, 12 Deaths in India: Health Ministry Health Ministry, in its evening briefing confirmed that there have been 328 fresh cases reported of COVID-19 across the country in last 24 Hours. The Death Toll has also shown sharp rise with 12 deaths. On the positive note, a total of 151 people have completely recovered from the disease and have been discharged from hospitals.

02 Apr 05:09 PM Govt launches COVID-19 Tracking App Government of India, today, launched the official COVID-19 Tracking App, which aims to connect people with the Health authorities and provide accurate and verified information about the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. The mobile app is called Aarogya Setu, which is currently available for Android Smart Phones via Google Playstore and for iOS devices via App Store. The app uses GPS and Bluetooth to track active cases of COVID-19 and informs the users, if they are in close proximity to them. Get Complete Details Here.

02 Apr 04:20 PM Israel's Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19 According to a PTI report, Israel's Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been put into isolation. Following this, Israel’s intelligence agency ssad chief Yossi Cohen and National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat, who are believed to have been in touch with the minister, have also started self-quarantine. Earlier, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu had gone into self-isolation his close aide tested positive for Coronavirus.

02 Apr 03:53 PM Lockdown to be lifted in Phased Manner: PM Modi PM Modi also asked states to start formulating a comprehensive strategy for lifting of lockdown after 14th April 2020. He said that the lockdown across the country will be lifted in a phased manner which will help in staggered re-emergence of population, further helping in containing the disease. He also urged state Chief Ministers to reach out to community leaders and social welfare organizations to seek support in this fight against the pandemic.

02 Apr 03:48 PM Need to identify COVID-19 hotspots, ensure minimum loss of Life: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today held a meeting with state chief ministers via video conferencing. During the meeting, PM Modi urged the chief ministers to identify and contain the COVID-19 hotspots within their respective states. PM Modi also said that states must come together and ensure a unified response to the pandemic to ensure minimum loss of life. PM also praised the work done by state governments to contain and curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country.

02 Apr 12:20 PM Provide Protective Gear, Marks to Doctors on War Footing: Sonia Gandhi Furthermore, Sonia Gandhi also called upon the government to ensure that doctors, nurses and medical workers are provided enough protective gear and marks to ensure their safety and health. She said that “To fight Covid-19, there is no alternative to constant and reliable testing.” To fight #COVID19, there is no alternative to constant & reliable testing. Our doctors, nurses, & health workers need all the support. Personal Protection Equipment such as hazmat suits, N-95 masks must be provided to them on a war footing: Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi https://t.co/nwYwcvyGKb — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2020

02 Apr 12:20 PM Lockdown Necessary but Unplanned: Sonia Gandhi Congress President Sonia Gandhi hit out at the NDA government for its handling of Coronavirus pandemic and the crisis around it. Congress president said that while lockdown announced to curb the spread of COVID-19 was a necessary step, but its unplanned implementation has “caused chaos and pain to millions of migrant workers.” She asked government to put in place a comprehensive strategy to manage the crisis.

02 Apr 10:49 AM Total Cases in India inch closer to 2000 mark As per the latest data available on the Ministry of Health Website, the total number of positive cases in India has risen to 1965 and the overall death toll has also gone upto 50. This includes, 1764 active cases, 150 recovered or discharged cases and 1 Migrated Case.

02 Apr 09:54 AM UN Climate Summit postponed to 2021 The United Nation’s Global Climate Summit has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the health crisis that surrounds it. This year’s summit was to be hosted by Britain Glasgow, Scotland, in November. Britain has been badly hit due to COVID-19 and has decided to postpone the summit until next year. New Dates for UN Climate Summit will be released later.

02 Apr 09:42 AM PM Modi to hold video conference for State Chief Ministers Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with State Chief Ministers today via video conferencing. During the meeting, PM is expected to be briefed by the Chief Ministers on the efforts put in by them to addressing the public health emergency around COVID-19. The discussion will also be held on issues related to exodus migrant workers and contact tracing of people from Coronavirus infection hotspots such as Tablighi Jamat congregation.

02 Apr 09:32 AM Padma Shri recipient Giani Nirmal Singh dies due to COVID-19 Padma Shri awardee Giani Nirmal Singh died in Amristar due to COVID-19 infection today as per PTI reports. The 62-year old was a former ''Hazuri Raagi'' at the Golden Temple. He had recently returned from abroad and had tested positive for Coronavirus infection on Wednesday. 62-year-old Padma Shri awardee and former 'Hazuri Raagi' at Golden Temple dies of coronavirus in Amritsar: health official — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 2, 2020

02 Apr 09:32 AM First COVID-19 case detected in Dharavi area of Mumbai On Wednesday, Dharava – one of the most congested parts of Mumbai, reported its first Coronavirus case. With the detection of first case in such a crowded neighbourhood, health authorities are now concerned about the spread of the virus in the slums of the city. Reports indicate that a 56-year-old patient from Dharavi had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and died later in the night at Sion Hospital.