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Watch: PM Modi conveys message via video-conferencing to all CMs over COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 02 conveyed message via video-conferencing to the Chief Ministers on COVID-19 situation in the country. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

219 COVID-19 cases in Delhi, 108 from Nizamuddin: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on April 02 stated that there are 219 COVID-19 cases in the national capital including 108 people from Markaz Nizamuddin. "Total 4 deaths including 2 people from Markaz Nizamuddin," he added.

COVID-19 patients linked with Markaz event objecting to testing: LNJPN Medical Director

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Dr JC Passey, Medical Director of LNJPN Hospital, where 188 people coronavirus patients linked with Tablighi Jamaat event in Nizamuddin Markaz are admitted, said that many of the patients are objecting to testing saying they 'don't need admission', and has thus put the security staff at risk. "We've 216 COVID19 patients out of which 188 belong to one group (attendees of Tablighi Jamaat event). We had received reports of 24 patients from the group out of which 23 tested positive. This is alarming," Dr Passey told ANI.

COVID-19: Challenge before us is great, our resolve must be greater, says Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): While addressing the party workers at Congress Working Committee meeting on April 02 via video conferencing, the Interim President of Congress party Sonia Gandhi said, "The magnitude of the challenge before us is daunting but our resolve to overcome it must be greater. The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused untold suffering across the world but it also reaffirms the bonds of brotherhood that unite humanity." "Lockdown created problem for people as it was declared on a very short notice," she added.

Placed orders for more than 1.5 crore PPEs: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Joint Secretary in Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal on April 2 reacted on reports of Delhi's Hindu Rao Hospital doctors resigning over demand for personal protection equipment. He said that government has placed orders for more than 1.5 crore personal protective equipments (PPEs) and supply has started. "PPEs also been sent to the states, also placed orders for more than 1 Cr N95 masks," he added.

Out of 1,400 Markaz attendees, 1,300 traced till now, being quarantined: Maha Health Minister

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 02 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on April 02 informed that over 1,400 Markaz attendees from his state attended the religious gathering in Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat. He said, "Out of which, around 1300 have been traced till now and are being quarantined in Maharashtra. Their samples will be collected for COVID-19 testing."

COVID19: 120 morning walkers made to take oath after violating lockdown in Latur

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 02 (ANI): Maharashtra Police punished morning walkers for violating lockdown norms in the wake of pandemic coronavirus. The police also registered case against 120 persons who came out for morning walk. The police made them take oath of not violating the rule in future. There are total 390 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including thirteen deaths and 42 cured patients. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

Monitoring 362 people who attended Nizamuddin Markaz: Karnataka Health Minister

Bengaluru, Apr 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on April 02, the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Karnataka, B Sriramulu said, "We are monitoring 362 people who had attended Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi. Out of 27 people from Bidar who had attended the event, 11 have tested positive for COVID-19, while results of 16 others are awaited." There are total 122 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Karnataka including three deaths and nine cured patients.

COVID-19: Chennai vegetable market shifted to bus stand for ensuring social distancing

Chennai, Apr 02 (ANI): Villivakkam Vegetable Market has been temporarily shifted to the Villivakkam Bus Station in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. This step was taken to ensure social distancing among sellers and customers in view of coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. There are total 234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tamil Nadu and one death. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

29 of 32 new coronavirus patients attended Markaz event: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): 32 more cases tested coronavirus positive in national capital in last 24 hours, out of which 29 cases are from Nizamuddin Markaz, informed Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain. Jain said, "32 people were tested positive from yesterday (April 01) in Delhi out of which 29 people had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Nizamuddin. A total of 700 possibly infected and confirmed cases of COVID19 are in different hospitals in Delhi."

Mumbai man distributes food, tea to cops amid coronavirus lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): A man distributed food and tea to police personnel in Mumbai on April 02 amid coronavirus lockdown. Shailendra Patil is of the opinion that distributing eatables to cops is his duty and moral responsibility. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 390 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including thirteen deaths and 42 cured patients. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

PM Modi holds meeting with Chief Ministers over pandemic coronavirus

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a meeting with Chief Ministers over pandemic coronavirus via video conference. Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Singh and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

Chennai Police Inspector takes form of 'corona-man' to spread awareness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 02 (ANI): The Chennai police ran an awareness campaign on pandemic coronavirus in the busiest and crowded market place of the city. Police Inspector, Rajesh Kumar entered the market with a unique 'avatar' by wearing coronavirus themed helmet and carrying 'coronavirus shield and a mace.' The police man insisted people to not come out unnecessary and stay at home. The creative Chennai Police also requested people to maintain social distance of one meter.

Multiple hospitals affected in Mumbai after Dharavi man dies of coronavirus

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): Mumbai's Dharavi area has reported first death due to COVID-19 on April 02. The deceased lost his life at Sion Hospital and had symptoms like fever, cough and respiratory issues. He also had a co-morbid condition of renal failure. The BMC authorities have also stamped and quarantined all those who had come in contact with the victim. There are total 390 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including thirteen deaths and 42 cured patients. Sai Hospital Chembur is completely sealed and Saifee Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Bhabha Hospital and Hinduja Hospital are partially affected due to exposure to COVID-19 patients. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

Fire engulfs Bamboo Bazaar in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Apr 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a Bamboo Bazaar in Karnataka's Bengaluru on April 02. The fire occurred at around 03:30 am in Shivaji Nagar area of Bengaluru. At least 19 fire tenders reached the spot to douse the flames. The reason of fire is unknown still and more details are awaited in this regard.

51-day 'yagna' in Ayodhya for world peace amid coronavirus pandemic

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 02 (ANI): A 51-day 'yagna' is being held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya for world peace amid COVID-19 outbreak. Ramadal Trust is conducting the 'yagna' in Ayodhya for well being of human beings. Yagna is a ritual which is performed with a specific objective or aim. There are total 119 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh including two deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are 8,27,419 confirmed cases of coronavirus including 40, 777 deaths.

WHO praises PM Modi's initiatives to fight COVID-19

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 02 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dollar24 billion package, including free food rations for 800 million disadvantaged people for the next 3 months to fight the coronavirus pandemic. WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom praised India's dollar22.6 billion economic stimulus plan - announced after a 21-day lockdown imposed last week - to provide free food rations for 800 million disadvantaged people, cash transfers to 204 million poor women and free cooking gas for 80 million households for the next 3 months. The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now reached 206 countries and territories.

COVID-19: Vegetables going for waste amid curfew in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 02 (ANI): As the nation entered 9th day of lockdown in the wake of pandemic coronavirus, the vegetables are going for waste as people are not coming to market in Ludhiana. The vegetable market was seen totally shut as the state is under the curfew. On the other side, in Odisha's Bhubaneswar people were seen stocking up on vegetables.

COVID-19: Relief material meant for needy in PoK sold to retail stores by Pakistani officers

Mirpur (PoK), Apr 02 (ANI): The government employees in Pakistan have sold relief materials, meant for the poor and needy, to retail stores amid coronavirus lockdown in the country. The shocking incident was reported from Mirpur district of PoK. While locals are deprived of essential commodities including wheat flour in Mirpur amid COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan government is looking the other way. While speaking to media, one of the local said, "The supply of essential commodities should be made smooth. The supply of products should not be disturbed at any cost." Another local added, "The officials said that a truck full of wheat flour has come and you can go to Mini Mart to purchase it. But, they refused to sell wheat flour outside and also denied us for the same." "We are standing here from last one hour and they are not giving us wheat flour and told us to come tomorrow, or day after tomorrow," he added.

COVID-19: Mumbaikars flock to vegetable market amid lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): Heavy crowd was seen at a vegetable market in Mumbai on April 02 amid nationwide lockdown in wake of coronavirus pandemic. Locals were seen buying essential commodities at a vegetable market in Mumbai. Mumbaikars were seen violating norms of social distancing while purchasing vegetables and fruits. There are total 350 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including nine deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths.