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US marks record over 2,100 coronavirus deaths in one day: Johns Hopkins data
The COVID-19 positive cases in the United States are now more than the other top countries taken together: Spain (158,000), Italy (147,000), Germany (122,000) and France (112,000).
New York, which has emerged as the epicenter of COVID-19 deaths, has registered over 1.7 lakh positive cases, which is more than any other country.
Coronavirus found in air samples up to 13 feet from patients
A new study examining air samples from hospital wards with Covid-19 patients has found the virus can travel up to 13 feet (four meters) — twice the distance current guidelines say people should leave between themselves in public.
LIC settles 16 COVID-19 death claims, extends prm payment grace period by one month
LIC’s policyholders can now pay premiums through any of LIC’s digital payment options without any service charge. Policyholders do not need to register on the website for paying premium but can directly pay by giving basic details.
In addition to providing facilities for online premium payments for existing policies, LIC has made five plans available online and these can be purchased with ease while at home. These plans are LIC’s Tech Term, which is a Pure Protection Plan, LIC’s Jeevan Shanti Annuity plan, LIC’s Cancer Cover, LIC’s SIIP and Nivesh Plus – the last two being ULIP plans which are available at very attractive NAV.
India decides to extend nationwide coronavirus lockdown till Apr 30
Modi is likely to give a televised address to the nation again to announce the lockdown extension. At the end of the four-hour meet today, PM Modi said he will allow industries and construction work to reopen in a graded manner. Other restrictions are also likely to be eased in a graded manner and another economic package for farmers is expected.
Ensure police protection to medical staff working during pandemic: MHA to states & UTs
“Now operations connected with the industry and processes such as feeding, maintenance, harvesting, processing, packaging, cold chain, sales, marketing, etc. have been allowed, but it will be the responsibility of heads of organisations to ensure that social distancing and proper hygiene procedures are strictly adhered to,” she said.
Coronavirus pandemic:EPFO settles 1.37 lakh PF withdrawal claims worth Rs 280cr
“Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed about 1.37 lakh claims across the country disbursing an amount of Rs 279.65 crore under a new provision especially formulated by amending the EPF Scheme to help subscribers fight Covid-19,” a labour ministry statement said.
Caronavirus Pandemic:Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000
The true number of lives lost is believed be much higher because of limited testing, cover-ups by some governments, and different counting practices. For example, in places like New York, Italy and Spain, many victims who died outside a hospital — say, in a home or a nursing home — have not been counted.
South Korea reports recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again
South Korean health officials said it remains unclear what is behind the trend, with epidemiological investigations still under way.The prospect of people being re-infected with the virus is of international concern, as many countries are hoping that infected populations will develop sufficient immunity to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic.
Caronavirus Pandemic:Cases rise to 6,588 , death toll at 199
The Centre on Thursday approved Rs 15,000 crore as part of India’s Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to tackle the pandemic. The administration also said it has got on board 20 domestic manufacturers of personal protection equipment and had already ordered 1.7 crore kits. At its daily press briefing, the health ministry said it had requisitioned 49,000 ventilators.
RBI says coronavirus has ‘drastically altered’ India’s growth outlook
“While efforts are being mounted on a war footing to arrest its spread, COVID-19 would impact economic activity in India directly through domestic lockdown. Second round effects would operate through a severe slowdown in global trade and growth,” the central bank said.