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LIVE | Maharashtra's daily Covid-19 tally highest so far with 40,414 cases; death toll at 54,181
The United States added almost 79,000 Covid-19 cases in a day while evidence emerged that the virus is now infecting the younger generation.
The number of cases surpassed 126.5 million globally as the Covid-19 virus continued to surface, according to a report by Bloomberg. The death toll exceeded 2.7 million. The United States added almost 79,000 Covid-19 cases in a day while evidence emerged that the virus is now infecting the younger generation. According to the Bloomberg report, some states in the US are reporting a surge in cases among people under 30 years of age. The shift, as US cases accelerate again, will test the nationwide strategy of vaccinating the elderly and most vulnerable first....Read More
Brazil, the second country to have the highest death toll, added more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths for the second consecutive day. With cases pointing up again since mid-February, many parts of the world are back to dealing with the economic fallout and public fatigue of restrictions while scaling up vaccinations.
In India, the number of daily cases hovered around 60,000, prompting authorities to rush for preventive measures. The tally has surpassed 11.9 million-mark while the death toll is at 161,240.
Indian army donates 1 lakh Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal army
Indian army on Sunday donated 1 lakh doses of India manufactured Covid-19 vaccines to its Nepalese counterpart, reported news agency PTI.
Maharashtra reports 40,414 fresh Covid-19 cases, death toll at 54,181
Maharashtra on Sunday reported 40,414 new cases of Covid-19, it's highest one day spike so far. The number of total cases now stands at 27,13,875. 108 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll currently stands at 54,181
Punjab records 2963 new cases of Covid-19, 69 deaths
Delhi reports 1881 new cases of Covid-19, 9 deaths
Maharashtra govt issues new guidelines for 'Mission Begin Again'
Nagpur reports 3,970 new Covid-19 cases, 58 deaths
Nagpur on Sunday recorded 3970 new cases of Covid-19, taking its total number of cases to 2,18,820. 58 deaths were also recorded in the last 24 hours, the current death toll stands at 4,931, reported ANI.
Maharashtra CM instructs officials to be prepared to impose lockdown like restrictions
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray instructed senior health officials and Covid task force to prepare for lockdown if people continue to flout Covid-19 preventative norms.
Pope says 'devil is taking advantage of the pandemic' during Palm Sunday service
Pope Francis while leading a Palm Sunday service told an empty St.Peter's Basilica that "The Devil is taking advantage of the crisis to sow distrust, desperation and discord,", reported Reuters.
Sunil Chhetri recovers from Covid-19
Captain of the Indian football team, Sunil Chhetri, has fully recovered from Covid-19, the player said so in a tweet. He urged people to be safe and follow Covid appropriate behaviour.
Covid-19 screened increased in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand increased thermal screening for people entering the state from other states in view of the rising cases, news agency ANI reported.
Night curfew in Maharashtra from today
Night curfew in Maharashtra comes into effect from today. It was imposed in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases.
India's Covid-19 tally rise by 62,714
India's Covid-19 tally rise by 62,714, pushing the total number to over 11.97 million cases. The death toll reached 161,552
In Barcelona, thousands gather for rock concert
Donning face masks, 8,000 people in Barcelona gathered to attend a rock concert. Fans were screened for Covid-19 a day before.
China reports 8 fresh cases of Covid-19
China reported 8 new Covid-19 cases on March 27, compared with 12 new infections the previous day, the country's national health authority said on Sunday.
Australia's Queensland state coronavirus cluster grows to three
Australia's Queensland state reported one new coronavirus case on Sunday linked to the highly contagious B117 UK mutant strain, but officials said a wider lockdown was not yet needed yet.
