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WHO says looking into reports of some Covid patients testing positive again

The Geneva-based WHO, asked about the report from Seoul, told Reuters in a brief statement

900,000 people under 'complete lockdown' as UP seals more Covid-19 hotspots

Of the total 448 coronavirus cases identified in UP so far, 329 pertain to 125 hotspots alone; additional pockets sealed at local level

Killings down, gangsters stay away: Coronavirus gives crime a beating

Part of that decrease, some criminal lawyers say, is that drug dealers have no choice but to wait out the economic slump

Iran begins lifting Covid-19 lockdown, eases restriction even as cases rise

Authorities had ordered most government agencies and all non-essential businesses to remain closed for a week after the Nowruz holiday ended on April 4.

Delhi students build robot to aid health workers in fight against Covid-19

Taking cue from countries like China, Thailand and Israel where a remotely-controlled robots tend patients, three Class XII students of Delhi schools have come up with their own Robot Prithvi.

Social distancing with India: Pak stays away from Saarc meets on Covid-19

Earlier this week, Pakistan stayed away from the regional trade officials' video conference on Covid-19 because as per the neighboiring country, it should have been managed by Saarc secretariat

India would have 8.2 lakh COVID-19 cases by now without lockdown: Govt

The Union Health Ministry said that lockdown and containment measures are important to fight COVID-19.

We have to achieve herd immunity, says India's leading epidemiologist

Dr Jayaprakash Muliyil, in an interview with tells Somesh Jha that the days of eradicating the disease is over

Jaan bhi, Jahan Bhi: Modi tells CMs calling for extending lockdown

The lockdown maybe extended with rules relaxed to help businesses and restrictions eased in areas unaffected by the virus spread, reported news agency PTI

Covid-19 lockdown to be extended, Centre to issue guidelines: Yediyurappa

Modi held a video conference with all state chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic and to take their feedback on whether the 21-day shutdown should be extended

Covid-19 lockdown: Tamil Nadu asks Centre not to resume trains, flights

State wants inter-state movement of people banned as well; seeks ad hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from NDRF for medical supplies

It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi

Following is Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata

Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April

LIC gives 30-days extension for premiums due in March, April amid Covid-19

The insurer assured its policyholders that the death claims arising due to COVID-19 will be treated at par with other causes of death and payments shall be made on an urgent basis.

We're more civilised now

The benefits of modern medicine have led people to demand more from the State, and to value every life. Even a modest death toll caused by an epidemic today is unacceptable

Lockdown, distancing most effective Covid-19 'social vaccines': Vardhan

On PPEs, he said all potential manufacturers based in India were contacted and provided handholding support to make good-quality PPEs.

Doctor seeks change in SC order on free Covid-19 test in private, govt labs

The senior surgeon has also sought a direction to the authorities to "forthwith set up testing labs in all municipalities and panchayat areas"

Modi's message to CMs' appeal: 10 points about their video meeting

At least 10 states told Modi to extend the lockdown, according to media reports

Maharashtra CM extends Covid-19 lockdown till 'at least' April 30

"We have to break the chain (of coronavirus infection)," said Thackeray in a video message on his social media accounts as he asked people to stay indoors.

EPFO puts in place mechanism to credit govt's share to EPF, EPS under PMGKY

The PMGKY package is aimed at preventing disruption in the employment of low wage-earning EPF members and extending support to the eligible EPF covered establishments.