coronavirus updates

LIVE: 499 new cases take Haryana's total to 17,504; active count at 3,893

India on Sunday (July 5, 2020) recorded its highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases as well as fatalities, with 24,850 fresh infections and 613 deaths in the last 24 hours. This was the fourth straight day of record rise in infections as more than 23,500 cases were reported on July 4 and July 3 and over 22,000 the day before on July 2.

Jul 06, 2020, 06:21 AM IST

LIVE: 231 new COVID-19 cases in Bihar; state's tally at 10914

According to medical research body ICMR data, over 90.5 lakh samples have been tested so far across India for coronavirus as of July 1 and over 2.2 lakh samples were tested for COVID on Wednesday alone.

Jul 03, 2020, 06:40 AM IST

LIVE: Maharashtra's total rises by 5,493 to 1,64,626; death count at 7,424

India on Sunday recorded the highest single-day spike in number of coronavirus cases with over 19,000 new cases. As per the Ministry of Health data total confirmed cases in India stands at 5,28,859 including 2,03,051 active cases, 3,09,713 cured/discharged/migrated and 16,095 deaths.

Jun 28, 2020, 06:38 AM IST

India records highest single-day spike with 18,552 new COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 5-lakh mark

Coronavirus tally in India has crossed 5 lakh-mark on Saturday (June 27, 2020) with over 18,000 new cases. As per the Ministry of Health data total confirmed cases In India stands at 508953 which includes 197387 active cases, 295881 cured/discharged/migrated, and 15685 deaths.

Jun 27, 2020, 10:35 AM IST

LIVE: Maharashtra's total increases by 5,318 to 1,59,133; death count at 7,273

Between June 1 and June 26, the country recorded 2,99,866 cases, an analysis of the data showed. The recovery rate is steadily improving and currently stands at 58.24 percent.

Jun 27, 2020, 06:29 AM IST

India Coronavirus, COVID-19 Live Updates, June 7: LIVE: With 449 new COVID-19 cases West Bengal reports highest single-day spike

India on Saturday surpassed Spain to become the fifth worst-hit nation by the coronavirus pandemic, after a record spike in cases for four consecutive days pushed total infections in the country to over 2,43,733, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Jun 07, 2020, 06:25 AM IST

India coronavirus, COVID-19 updates, May 5: Over 16.10 lakh litre liquor worth Rs 62.55 cr sold today in Maharashtra

The coronavirus lockdown has been extended for the third time. The lockdown 3.0 will be in place from May 4 till May 17. The government has introduced a new set of guidelines and relaxations for the country to follow until the end of the lockdown.

May 05, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

India coronavirus, COVID-19 updates, April 18: 186 new cases take total numbers to 1893 in Delhi, dead 43

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 14,378 out of which 11,906 are active cases and as many as 1,991 people have been cured and discharged and one has migrated, said Ministry of Health data on Saturday morning. The cases saw a jump by 991 and 43 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate in India saw its highest spike on Saturday. 

Apr 18, 2020, 06:31 AM IST

UN chief calls coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic 'fight of a generation', urges united response from UNSC

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday (April 9, 2020) called on the Security Council to put up a united front in its fight against the coronavirus COVID-19, even as the world struggles to contain the virus outbreak.

Apr 10, 2020, 06:40 AM IST

Zee Media urges people to join Prakash Parv to dispel darkness of coronavirus

India will come together to fight the coronavirus pandemic on April 5 by switching off its lights for 9 minutes at 9pm after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal on Friday for a show of solidarity to end the "darkness" of coronavirus.

Apr 05, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 induced lockdown sees spike in cases of domestic abuse worldwide

As India grapples with the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the nation wide lockdown to curb the spread of the disease, reports suggest an increase in the number of domestic abuse cases. The analysis was done by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary in DNA, the world's most-watched news show.

Apr 04, 2020, 10:12 AM IST

IIT Roorkee develops low-cost face shield for health care workers fighting coronavirus COVID-19

As health officials in India work round-the-clock to stop spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 infection in the country, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee  has developed a face shield to be worn by health care professionals who are being called as our first line of defence.

Apr 04, 2020, 08:14 AM IST

Malaria drug considered for coronavirus COVID-19 may raise risk of heart problems: US scientists

The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, which are being considered by some for treating COVID-19, may increase the risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, US cardiologists have warned.

Apr 03, 2020, 12:57 PM IST

Social distancing norms flouted at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, may become new coronavirus COVID-19 hotspot

The Azadpur Mandi in New Delhi is one the biggest markets in the city and since fruits and vegetables are classified as essential goods the market place is open even in lockdown.

Apr 03, 2020, 11:57 AM IST

What is AarogyaSetu app on coronavirus COVID-19: In Pics

AarogyaSetu App will enable people to assess themselves the risk for their catching the coronavirus infection. Developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the app will tell the user if they came near a COVID-19 infected person. The total number of coronavirus cases in India stands at 2069 out of which 1860 are active cases, 155 have been cured and 53 people have died, as on April 2.  

Apr 03, 2020, 10:37 AM IST

Stay home, save lives: Google Doodle urges people amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The Google Doodle on Friday gave the message of staying home and saving lives amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic that has infected more than 10 lakh people has claimed the lives of over 53,000 people, worldwide. 

Apr 03, 2020, 08:24 AM IST

India records 235 new coronavirus COVID-19 infections, total 2224 cases and 53 deaths

As the coronavirus COVID-19 spreads its claws in India, the number of positive cases reported is 2224 with 2069 cases, 155 cured and 53 deaths as on April 2, as per the date released by Ministry of Health and Family welfare. Atleast 235 new cases of the infection has been reported in the last 24 hours.

Apr 03, 2020, 07:39 AM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: PM Narendra Modi to share video message at 9 am today

Amid the nation-wide lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (April 3,2020) will share a video message with the citizens at 9 am. Taking to Twitter, the PM made the announcement of his address. He said: "At 9 AM tomorrow morning, I'll share a small video message with my fellow Indians." 

Apr 03, 2020, 06:36 AM IST

Police, health officials attacked at several places as lockdown over coronavirus COVID-19 continues

As India witnesses a sharp rise in coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours with the total number of infections rising to 1834, there are reports of alleged attacks on health department officials and police officers on several occassions in different cities during their coronavirus check up rounds.

Apr 02, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 9 in pics

On Day 9 of the nationwide lockdown, state police across the country is imposing the curfew on the strictest way possible and at the same time urging the citizens to stay indoors. In India's fight against the coronavirus a 21-day lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as isolation and social distancing are the only possible measures to stop the spread of the contagion since there is no available cure for the virus.  

Apr 02, 2020, 10:02 AM IST