With India witnessing a constant rise in its COVID-19 figures, the corresponding developments related to them have seen a rise as well.
Here are the top 10 developments of the day-
1. India reports 1,490 new COVID-19 cases and 56 deaths in last 24 hours. The total cases now stands at 24,942, while the death toll now stands at 779.
Active cases: 18,953
Cured/discharged cases: 5,209
2. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi worst hit with COVID-19.
3. Maharashtra- 811 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths have been reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 7,628 and death toll to 323.
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4. Gujarat: 256 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the state today. Total coronavirus cases in the state now at 3,071 which includes 282 discharged/cured and 133 deaths.
5. The total number of the containment zones in the national capital stands at 95 now. With 111 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death reported today in Delhi, the total number of positive cases in Delhi till date rises to 2,625 and the death toll increased to 54
Gali number 3 and 9 of Shalimar Village and Block X, Gali number 1-3 of Yadav Villa have been identified as containment zones: Delhi Government #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Q7ywwXiVsM
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020
6. Himachal Pradesh government has decided to relax the curfew hours from 5:30 am to 7 am daily from Sunday onwards to facilitate the senior citizens and general public for morning walks.
7. Four persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Haryana’s Gurugram today. Total positive cases in the district stand at 51 which includes 16 active cases.
8. MEA has started process of consultation with States/UTs for bringing back Indians stranded in foreign countries. Decision would be taken after getting feedback on preparedness of States/UTs to receive them following all required health precautions.
9. A 57-year-old Head Constable, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away today in Mumbai.
10. Till date, 1,945 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and 99 people have lost their lives. Indore has recorded 1085 cases and 57 deaths while in Bhopal there are 388 cases and 9 deaths.
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