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  COVID-19 Crisis: April 18, 2020 | As it happened

  World | April 19, 2020 8:00 IST

  Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,54,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 2,250,119. As on 6:45 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 154,241. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 452 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.

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  China dispatches 6.5 lakhs medical kits to India to tackle COVID-19 infection: MEA

  Business | April 16, 2020 11:34 IST

   Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in India, the Ministry of External Affair informed on Thursday that 6.5 lakhs medical kits will reach India soon. The Ministry also informed the Indian Embassies in Beijing and Guangzhou played a key role in this deal. 

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  Government extends health insurance renewal date till May 15. Check Details

  Business | April 16, 2020 11:14 IST

  The Union Government has allowed health insurance policy holders to defer payment of their renewal premium falling due during the period of the lockdown that has now been extended till May 3.

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  UAE releases 400 Pakistani prisoners in view of coronavirus outbreak

  World | April 15, 2020 16:50 IST

  Around 400 Pakistani prisoners have been released from jails across the United Arab Emirates in view of the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed 28 lives and infected over 4,900 people in the Gulf kingdom so far. 

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  Coronavirus pandemic puts over 117 million children at risk of missing out first measles vaccine

  World | April 15, 2020 7:34 IST

  Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Before the introduction of measles vaccine in 1963 and widespread vaccination, major epidemics occurred approximately every 2-3 years and measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year globally.

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  Coronavirus Updates April 15, 2020 | As it happened

  World | April 16, 2020 8:29 IST

  Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,26,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 1,997,666. As on 6:30 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 126,597. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 353 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.

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  Scientists confirm smell and taste loss as early signs of COVID-19

  Science | April 14, 2020 14:50 IST

  Several people lost their sense of smell or taste weeks ago globally and are still waiting for it to come back and now, researchers have identified an association between sensory loss and novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection, indicating that loss of smell and taste may be considered as early symptoms of the deadly disease.

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  Coronavirus in Rajasthan: With 61 new cases, total tally mounts to 873; death toll at 3

  India | April 14, 2020 10:42 IST

  61 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Rajasthan, bringing the total tally of the state to 873.  Among the total people infected, 21 have recovered and 3 have passed away. Meanwhile, 361 Jaipur had the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 170 confirmed infections.

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  Coronavirus in West Bengal: With 18 new COVID-19 cases, state tally rises to 152; death toll at 7

  India | April 13, 2020 12:59 IST

  18 fresh cases of the deadly coronavirus have been reported in West Bengal on Sunday. This brings the total tally of the state to 152. Till now, 7 people have lost their lives and 29 have been treated. Meanwhile, Kolkata had the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 29 confirmed infections.

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  Global coronavirus cases cross 1.8 million-mark; death toll at 1,14,208

  World | February 21, 2023 17:42 IST

  After 72,616 fresh cases of coronavirus were reported, the total tally of COVID-19 across the globe has reached 1,852,359. With 560,402 positive cases and 22,105 deaths, the US has the highest fatalities.

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  Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 6 in Mississippi

  World | April 13, 2020 6:54 IST

  Strong storms pounded the Deep South on Sunday, killing at least six people in south Mississippi and damaging up to 300 homes and other buildings in northern Louisiana.

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  Coronavirus Updates April 13, 2020

  World | April 13, 2020 23:38 IST

  The total number of global cases has crossed 1.8 million, including more than 110,000 fatalities. Over 420,000 patients are reported to have recovered. The death toll in India is more than 300 and the number of cases nears 9000. Get the latest updates on coronavirus here. Indiatvnews.com brings to you breaking news, latest photos, and videos from across the world on April 13, 2020.

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  Hrithik Roshan's Super 30 will be first Bollywood film to release in China post coronavirus outbreak

  April 12, 2020 19:40 IST

  Super 30 was a biopic in which Hrithik Roshan played the role of math wizard Anand Kumar, the founder of the Super 30 program that guides underprivileged students to crack the difficult Indian Institute of Technology entrance exam. The film also starred Mrunal Thakur, Aditya Srivastava, Nandish Sandhu and Pankaj Tripathi in key roles.

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  Centre releases Rs 1,237 crore GST compensation arrears to Punjab

  Business | April 12, 2020 15:08 IST

  The Centre has released Rs 1,237 crore to Punjab as GST compensation arrears for July 2017-March 2019. Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the funds came at a "crucial time" when the entire country is facing the Covid-19 crisis.

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  Medical facilities must be extended to us too: Gilgit-Baltistan lawyer urges Pak govt amid COVID-19

  World | April 12, 2020 11:54 IST

  Bakar Mehdi, a lawyer from Gilgit-Baltistan, urged the Pakistani government on Sunday to provide adequate medical facility in the region. The lawyer maintained the situation has worsened in Gilgit -Baltistan.

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  Drive-through coronavirus testing centre launched in Gurugram

  India | April 12, 2020 7:48 IST

  As the number of cases of coronavirus is increasing in the country, the drive-through sample collection center has been set up in Gurugram to make COVID-19 testing easier for the residents.

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  Easter tornado threat poses safety dilemma during pandemic

  World | April 12, 2020 7:12 IST

  The threat of strong tornadoes and other damaging weather on Easter posed a double-edged safety dilemma for Deep South communities deciding how to protect residents during the coronavirus pandemic.  

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  Melania Trump is having a moment during coronavirus pandemic

  World | April 12, 2020 7:07 IST

  Melania Trump is having a moment in the midst of a pandemic. After catching some criticism for not mentioning the coronavirus in a March speech to a parent-teacher group, the first lady has increased her engagement on the issue, mostly through social media since she is staying home like most Americans.

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  Coronavirus in Rajasthan: With 18 new cases, tally rises to 579; death toll at 8

  India | April 11, 2020 10:05 IST

  18 fresh cases have been reported in Rajasthan and this brings the total number of cases in the state to 579. Rajasthan's 489 cases put it at number 4 in terms of the number of cases among all states and union territories in India. Within the country, Maharashtra continues to have the most cases, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

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  Coronavirus Updates: April 11, 2020

  World | April 11, 2020 23:47 IST

  The total number of global cases is on the verge of 1.7 million, including more than 100,000 fatalities. Over 300,000 patients are reported to have recovered. The death toll in India is more than 200 and the number of cases nears 7500. Get the latest updates on coronavirus here. Indiatvnews.com brings to you breaking news, latest photos, and videos from across the world on April 11, 2020.