India has been witnessing a host of fast-paced developments relating to the trends in the changing figures- be it in each state or on a national level- containment zones, etc.
Here are the top 10 developments in India this Sunday morning-
1. India registered 991 fresh COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths in 24 across the country, the Health Ministry said. Addressing a daily briefing on Saturday, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said.
2. The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in India stand at 15712 of now, while the death toll has risen to 507.
3. A total of 6 states have the COVID-19 positive cases’ tally past the 1,000-mark in India, with Maharashtra at the top.
4. Delhi is the second-worst affected state with 1,707 coronavirus cases and 42 deaths.
5. The total number of coronavirus containment zones in Delhi rose to 76 on Saturday after 8 new areas were added to the list. “Whole Gali H No. 48 to Chaupal) A Block, Khazirabad in New Friends Colony, Israel Camp in Rang Puri Pahari & its adjoining area of buffer zone, Budh Nagar in Inderpuri & its adjoining areas of buffer zone, Oberoi Apartments, in & around area G-1 2nd Floor Mansarovar Garden,” added to the list.
The total number of containment zones in Delhi increases to 76 after 8 new areas were included in the list today. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/zoZy23heCZ
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020
6. Tamil Nadu is the third on the list with 1,323 COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths.
7. After dolphins, large number of migratory pink flamingos have returned to Mumbai as people continue to live inside due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Maharashtra: Large number of migratory Flamingo birds seen at the creek in Navi Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/CQCHfqNQ4i
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2020
8. Kerala police chief Loknath Behera on Saturday said that the state will implement an “odd-even” system for private vehicles with partial restrictions after April 20. “By implementing the scheme, we can reduce the number of vehicles on road by 40%. 3 persons can travel in a car, including driver. Relaxation will be given to women driven vehicles and govt vehicles,” said state’s police chief.
9. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia for the kin of ACP North Ludhiana Anil Kohli and Kanungo Gurmel Singh, both of whom had fallen victim to COVID-19.
“The CM said a similar amount will be paid to the family of any officer who dies in the line of duty due to the Coronavirus,” according to Punjab Chief Minister’s Office.
10. National Disaster Management on Saturday issued guidelines for relaxation of coronavirus lockdown. Necessary offices can function with the minimum number of staff, says Kerala Police Chief Loknath Behera.
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