With the country witnessing its sharpest ever rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and states extending their lockdowns, India has been witnessing a lot of fast-paced developments.
Here are the top 10 developments in India this Sunday morning-
1. The total number of cases in India now stands at 8,356.
Number of active cases- 7367
Total deaths- 273
Total cures or discharged cases- 716
2. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal extended their lockdown periods till April 30. This comes after Odisha and Punjab announced the lockdown extension in their respective states.
3. The Centre is mulling on extending the nationwide lockdown by two more weeks. A notification to this effect is expected shortly. This follows a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all the Chief Ministers in which the matter was discussed.
4. Home Ministry has written again to states and UTs on Saturday, asking them to provide necessary police security to doctors and medical staff in hospitals during screening and in quarantine facilities.
5. Two more areas of Noida and one area in Greater Noida were added to the current containment list. However, no fresh cases have been reported so far.
6. More than 400 Australians evacuated from India.
7. 90 healthcare workers sent to quarantine in Ghaziabad.
8. Seven more people tested positive for COVID-19 from Korba district’s Katghora, according to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur.
9. Five recovered persons volunteer to work at COVID-19 care centre in Ahmedabad.
10. Delhi Government has initiated the process of providing one-time financial help of Rs 5000 to auto-rickshaw, taxi, Gramin Sewa, Phatphat Sewa, Maxi Cab, Eco-Friendly Sewa, E-Rickshaws and school cab drivers. The process of taking applications will start on April 13.
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