- By James Kuanal
- Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:42 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 26,917 on Tuesday, while the death toll has surged to 826, according to the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Of the total number of cases, there are 20,177 active cases, while 5,914 people have been cured and discharged from hospitals. Maharashtra remains the worst affected state with 7,628 cases and 323 fatalities.
The death toll in the United States has jumped to more than 53,000 after the virus claimed the lives of 2,494 in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed cases has crossed 9.3 lakh. Globally, the number of fatalities have crossed 2 lakh and the number of cases soared past 2.9 million.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 64th edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown saying that India's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is people-driven. He said people have been taking lead in various sectors in fight against the deadly virus such as distribution of food to the poor, the supply of masks and in following the lockdown measures.
The Prime Minister said that people are rising to the occasion to help each other and stress on the need to wear masks, specially handmade or 'Gamchha' (towel).
Here are the LIVE updates of coronavirus pandemic:
5:30 pm: 3 new cases have been confirmed in the state from 25.04.2020, 5 PM to 26.04.2020, 5 PM. Cumulatively 503 #COVID19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, it includes 19 deaths and 182 discharges: Government of Karnataka
5:30 pm: There are 30 cases of #COVID19 in Chandigarh out of which 17 people have been cured/discharged. A total of 756 samples have been tested so far: Chandigarh Administration
5:28 pm: India handled this pandemic effectively as government and people responded proactively to this crisis: RSS chief Bhagwat
5:25 pm: We should continue relief work till this pandemic ends, help all those who are affected due to COVID-19 crisis: Mohan Bhagwat to RSS workers
5:23 pm: Besides making others aware, Sangh workers following all rules and precautions during lockdown in wake of COVID-19: RSS chief Bhagwat
5:20 pm: RSS is active during lockdown, its work has taken shape of relief activities: Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat
5:20 pm: 29 more positive #COVID19 cases have been reported in last 24 hours from J&K. All 29 cases are from Kashmir Division. Toll now reaches 523, of which 466 cases are in Kashmir valley and 57 in Jammu Division: Department of Information & Public Relation, Jammu and Kashmir
4:50 pm: 4 new #COVID19 cases reported today in Bihar, taking the total number of cases in the state to 255: Bihar Principal Secretary (Health) Sanjay Kumar
4:30 pm: 6 new #COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Ranchi; a staff of Sadar Hospital, 3 in Hindpiri & 2 in Lowadih have tested positive. Total number of cases in the state rises to 73 now: Nitin Madan Kulkarni, State Health Secretary, Jharkhand
4 pm: 1,843 positive #COVID19 cases have been reported till date in UP, of which 289 cases have been cured/discharged. Total 29 deaths reported till now: Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad
3:30 pm: Appeal landlords and owners of private hostels and PGs to adopt a humanitarian approach and provide concessions while collecting rents from students, and from tenants working in private companies and those who do not have regular incomes: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
3:20 pm: Assam government extends inter-district travel in the State by 3 more days to April 30, to allow two-way travel - from one destination to the other and vice-versa: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 pm: 69 new #COVID19 cases & 2 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of cases to 2152 & deaths to 36 in the State. 518 patients have recovered from the disease so far: Rajasthan Health Department
2:24 pm: Jagjivan Ram Hospital is located in Jahangirpuri. Many positive cases have come from the area, this number also includes some staff of the hospital. There are around 40 such staff: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain #COVID19
1:50 pm: Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Trauma Centre which has been converted into dedicated COVID-19 hospital
1:35 pm: Today is #AkshayaTritiya but there's no celebration, I'm thankful for that. I want to appeal that it's #Ramzan but don't go out to pray. Everyone's asking where's God. God is in everyone who's serving us in these hard times -Police, Doctors, cleanliness workers & others: Maha CM
1:20 pm: First reported death of a member of our medical fraternity in the state - Assistant Director of Health Services, Central Medical Stores, West Bengal Health Services - who was tested positive for #COVID19, reported in the early hours of 26th April 2020: West Bengal Doctors Forum
1:10 pm: 1 more #COVID19 positive case reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 50: Uttarakhand State Control Room #COVID19
12:40 pm: 2 new cases of #COVID19 reported from Parsa district in Nepal. Total toll now stands at 51 with 12 recovered: Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal
12:37 pm: 1 new positive case has been reported for #COVID19 in Karnataka from 25 April, 5 pm to 26 April, 12 pm. Total positive cases in the state stand at 501 which includes 18 deaths and 177 discharges: Health Department, Karnataka
12:30 pm: In the 7th week since the beginning of Corona pandemic, 850 cases were reported & in the 8th week - last week - 622 cases were reported. 21 people died in 7th week & 9 people died last week. In 7th week 260 people recovered&discharged, in 8th week 580 recovered&went home: Delhi CM
12:22 pm: We are asking the patients, who have recovered and discharged, to donate plasma: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal #COVID19
12:20 pm: There is a patient in LNJP hospital, he was in critical condition and doctors said he is sinking. He was administered plasma therapy and his health has improved significantly. This has encouraged us, as far as plasma therapy is concerned: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal #COVID19
12;16 pm: No shops will open in containment zones: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
12:15 pm: Centre decided to open certain shops, we're implementing it here too. Medical stores, grocery stores, fruits/vegetable shops, dairy will remain open. Besides this, standalone shops in residential areas, neighborhood shops will also open. No shopping complex/market will open: Delhi CM
12:07 pm: We are implementing Centre's guidelines on opening of neighbourhood and standalone shops during lockdown: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
12:06 pm: The last week was slightly better than the week before, for the people of Delhi. There were lesser number of cases, fewer deaths and many people went home after making complete recovery: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal #COVID19
12 pm: Arvind Kejriwal addresses media on COVID-19 outbreak
11:45 am: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a video conferencing today with all the district collectors, district police chiefs and district medical officers to review situation of #COVID19 in the state.
11:40 am: The people associated with medical services have expressed satisfaction with the ordinance that provides stringent punishment for those indulging in violence against corona warriors. It was critical to ensure the safety of all doctors, nurses and paramedical staff: PM Modi
11:33 am: "Wishing everyone the best of health, I conclude my thoughts." - PM @narendramodi
11:30 am: PM Modi says 'Do Gaz duri bahot hai jaruri' (maintaining social distance is essential).
11:29 am: "Let us not at all get caught in the trap of over-confidence, let us not harbor a feeling that if corona has not yet reached our city, our village, our street or our office, it is not going to reach now. Never make such a mistake!" - PM @narendramodi
11:28 am: "The last time when Ramazan was celebrated, no one had imagined that we would be facing such a huge predicament. This time, we should pray more than ever before so that prior to the celebration of Eid the world is rid of Corona." - PM @narendramodi
11:27 am: "The followers of Jainism celebrate the important day in the life of the first Tirthankara Lord Rishabhdev as a festival, a day to initiate an auspicious project." - PM @narendramodi
11:26 am: "Akshaya Patra was the mythical vessel which always remained replete with food! If we want to remain bestowed with ‘renewable’ resources then we must first ensure that our earth remains ever abundant." - PM @narendramodi
11:25 am: We all celebrate festival of #AkshayaTritiya but this year it bears a special significance. This day reminds us that no matter how many disasters are wreaked upon us and how many contagions have to be faced - the human spirit of battling them are inexhaustible."
11:24 am: “Spitting just about anywhere presents a serious challenge both to cleanliness and to health. This problem just refused to get addressed by our society. But it is now time to get rid of this problem once and for all”.
11:23 am: “In the changed paradigm due to #Corona, masks are becoming a part of our lives. We were never used to seeing so many people around us in #masks but we are now getting used to that reality.”
11:22 am: Central Government, State Governments and every department and institution today is working together for relief at full speed
11:18 am: “Instead of presenting our traditional principles with evidence-based research, we just ignore them and consider them inferior. India's youth will have to resolve to do this and explain these principles to the world in a scientific language.”
11:17 am: Referring to the stellar role being played our law enforcement agencies in combating the #Covid_19 pandemic, Prime Minister @narendramodi says the citizens have now connected with the police force on an emotional level.
11:16 am: Referring to the recently promulgated ordinance by the Government, PM @narendramodi says that it will ensure security and safety of our #CovidWarriors working for a #CoronaFreeIndia.
11:15 am: PM @narendramodi commends the efforts of State Governments who while working in tandem with the Central Government, are proactively alleviating issues arising due to #Covid_19 pandemic.
11:14 am: PM @narendramodi speaks about the recent measures taken by the Government in providing immediate relief and assistance to the underprivileged amidst the #Covid_19 lockdown.
11:13 am: People are rising to occasion to help each other; we are all in this together: PM Modi on COVID-19 pandemic
11:13 am: Be it businesses, office culture, education, medical sector, everyone is adapting to changes in post-coronavirus world, says PM Modi
11:12 am: As the entire nation works together as one against #Covid_19 pandemic, PM @narendramodi calls special attention to the efforts of those working in aviation and railways, working relentlessly in providing humanitarian relief
11:10 am: Mentioning that every crisis paves the way for further possibilities and shapes the course for newer goals, PM @narendramodi alludes to emerging developments in various sectors in combating the #Covid_19 pandemic.
11:09 am: PM @narendramodi exhorts all citizens to join #CovidWarriors on the platform http://covidwarriors.gov.in and give further momentum to the fight against #Covid_19 pandemic.
11:08 am: Bowing before the selfless sentiment of citizens in fighting the #Covid_19 pandemic, PM @narendramodi mentions the launch of the portal http://covidwarriors.gov.in, linking all those fighting this crisis on a common platform.
11:08 am: Touching on the compassionate mindset of citizens in recent times, PM @narendramodi says that they are indicative of of an inner strength in India’s fight against #Covid_19 pandemic
11:07 am: Alluding to the efforts of citizens in various realms, PM @narendramodi mentions a rising sentiment that has inspired countrymen to be altruistic, motivating each other against the #Covid_19 pandemic.
11:06 am: Referring to the recent engagements by the citizens, Prime Minister @narendramodi says that they are reflective of a common resolve of a nation to stand together, shoulder to shoulder as One entity against the Corona virus crisis.
11:05 am: Lauding the efforts of the citizenry who are working together in unison against the #Covid_19 pandemic, Prime Minister @narendramodi says that such endeavors will be viewed positively when looking back at this crisis in times to come.
11:04 am: Prime Minister @narendramodi terms the fight against #Covid_19 pandemic as people-driven in its truest sense, likening every individual to a soldier leading a battle.
11:01 am: Prime Minister @narendramodi begins #MannKiBaat by saying that those institutions and aspects are being shared in this edition that would normally go unnoticed, amidst the #COVID19 lockdown.
11 am: PM Modi begins addressing the nation in Mann Ki Baat.
10:48 am: Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds a meeting with chairpersons of 11 committees of the State to combat #COVID19.
10:30 am: Tamil Nadu | Streets in Periyar area in Madurai wear a deserted look following the announcement of complete lockdown in the city, by Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, from April 26 to April 29, between 6 AM & 9 PM. #COVID19
10:13 am: Delhi | Food being distributed to the needy in Laxmi Nagar area, amid lockdown due to #COVID19; social distancing norms being followed
10 am: 13 COVID-19 patients have recovered in Jharkhand till now- 6 from Ranchi, 4 from Bokaro, 2 from Hazaribagh and 1 from Simdega. Recovery ratio in this week was 18%: Jharkhand Health Department
9:55 am: Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association writes to Union Health Minister over accommodation facilities for resident doctors advised for home quarantine. The letter states, "It will be an important precautionary measure to control the spread of the virus." #COVID19
9:30 am: 58 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Rajasthan today so far- 11 in Ajmer, 1 each in Hanumagarh and Jhalawar,15 in Jodhpur, 7 in Jaipur, 3 in Kota and 20 in Nagaur. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2141: Rajasthan Health Department
9:18 am: There has been a spike of 1990 new COVID19 positive cases & 49 deaths in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
9:13 am: India's total number of #Coronavirus positive cases rises to 26,496 (including 19868 active cases, 5804 cured/discharged/migrated and 824 deaths): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
8:40 am: Varanasi ghats looked deserted on the occasion of 'Akshaya Tritiya', amid lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
8:25 am: UP | Kanpur's Kuli Bazaar area has been declared COVID19 'Red Zone', movement of people in the area is restricted, with exemptions for essential services. Sector magistrate Inderjeet Verma says,"All entry/exit points are being monitored with the help of CCTV cameras".
8:15 am: 12 railway coaches converted into isolation ward for the COVID19 patients at Moradabad railway station.
7:50 am: The total number of positive cases in Odisha stands at 103 including 68 active cases, 34 cured/recovered, 1 death: Odisha Health Department
7:45 am: Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami has announced a complete lockdown in Chennai from April 26 to April 29, between 6 AM & 9 PM. Visuals from Koyambedu bridge.
7:20 am: Standalone shops in colonies will be allowed to remain open from 7 AM to 6 PM in 9 districts (out of 13) that are declared green zones in Uttarakhand. Liquor & barber shops will remain closed: State Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat
7:15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his radio program '#MannKiBaat', at 11 AM today.
7:05 am: The US now has an overall death toll of 53,511, with 936,293 confirmed infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University: AFP news agency
7 am: United States records 2,494 more #Coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: AFP news agency quoting Johns Hopkins.
