Coronavirus: 7 more persons have tested positive for Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh's Korba district
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 12, 2020, 05:18:49 IST
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Coronavirus: 7 more persons have tested positive for Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh's Korba district
The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 7,447 while the death toll is now 239, according to the health ministry. Meanwhile, Odisha and Punjab have taken the decision to extend the lockdown. Stay with TOI for live updates
15:55 (IST) Apr 11
PM told us that we must not compromise on lockdown and we are receiving suggestions for extending it for next 15 days. PM said in next 1-2 days, Govt of India will announce guidelines for next 15 days: Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa
15:45 (IST) Apr 11
PM felt farm activity should continue, said guidelines would be issued by Centre on construction industry in graded manner: Narayanasamy
During the video conference with PM Modi, several chief ministers including Punjab's Amarinder Singh and Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal had suggested extending the lockdown at least by a fortnight.
'Jaan hai to jahan hai'. When I had addressed the nation I had said that to save life of every citizen, lockdown and social distancing are very important. Most of the people understood this and stayed at home: PM Modi during meeting with CMs
15:32 (IST) Apr 11
PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost: Arvind Kejriwal
PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries b… https://t.co/ZZbHqQT0wv
Most states requested PM Modi to extend the lockdown for two more weeks. The Central Government is considering this request, reports ANI quoting govt sources
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calls for continuing ban on inter-state road, rail, air facilities, at meeting with PM
14:30 (IST) Apr 11
Rouhani urges Iranians to respect health protocols as coronavirus curbs ease
President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranians to respect health protocols to guard against the new coronavirus as "low-risk" economic activities resumed in most of the country on Saturday, state news agency IRNA reported.
Pakistan is set to receive more medical supplies from its all-weather ally China to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the country where the COVID-19 cases have sharply increased to 4,788 and death toll reached 71. A special plane of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is arriving from China with more medical supplies. It is the second plane to arrive in two days, Naghmana Hashmi, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, said.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh suggests the extension of national lockdown during PM's interaction with CMs.
13:03 (IST) Apr 11
The PM also said that we all should stand together shoulder-to-shoulder in the fight against this disease
13:02 (IST) Apr 11
PM Modi, during the video conferencing meeting with the Chief Ministers, said, "I am available 24x7. Any Chief Minister can speak to me and give suggestions (on COVID-19) anytime."
12:39 (IST) Apr 11
Pak to receive more medical supplies from China as coronavirus cases cross 4,700
Pakistan is set to receive more medical supplies from its all-weather ally China to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the country where the COVID-19 cases have sharply increased to 4,788 and death toll reached 71, officials said on Saturday.