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Maharashtra now represents 30% of the total number of coronavirus cases in India, with more than 10,500 cases. Of this, Mumbai has recorded more than 7,000 cases.
Meanwhile, the United States saw more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker.
The Hindu He has presented an electronic book in several languages on essential information of COVID-19, in addition to covering the developments related to the coronavirus pandemic as it developed. Here is a collection of our daily cartoons on COVID-19.
Here are expert answers on your virus inquiries, a list of state helpline numbers, a state tracker for COVID-19 cases, deaths and tests, and a map of confirmed cases in India.
Here are the latest updates:
11.20 am | India
The Ministry of Health lists the districts of the red, orange and green zones for the week after May 3
The Ministry of Health has listed the COVID-19 zones for the week after May 3, when the closure ends, with 130 districts in the red zone, 284 districts in the orange zone and 319 districts in the green zone.
Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat are among the COVID-19 heavy load states according to the list.
On Friday, India had a total of 35,043 cases of COVID-19, an increase of 1,433 and 1,147 deaths, a sum of 73 cases.
11 am | China
Asymptomatic cases in China number more than 980
Asymptomatic cases of coronavirus in China increased to 981, including 631 in Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of the deadly outbreak of the virus, while the government stepped up surveillance to contain the spread of the infection over the holidays. five days of May Day.
While confirmed cases were steadily declining in China, including Wuhan, prompting the government to resume normal operations across the country, the steady increase in asymptomatic cases remained a cause for concern.
10.30 am | Chennai
Is this the peak for Chennai or can you expect another one?
Is this the peak of infection for Chennai? It could well be the peak during the ongoing blockade, experts say.
Some public health experts believe that another can be expected after the closure, before the pandemic hits the state.
Increased evidence may be the most important reason for the large number of cases that Chennai presents on a daily basis. And yet, experts say, the city is a key point too because it lacks a common sense approach, community responsibility, and participation in public health efforts.
10 am | India
Maruti Suzuki sold zero cars in April
The country’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India, said Friday that it did not dispatch distributors to the domestic market in April 2020 amid the national blockade to control the spread of the coronavirus.
“This was because, in compliance with government orders, all production facilities were closed,” the company said in a statement.
9.30 am | Russia
Russian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says he has tested positive for the new coronavirus and has told President Vladimir Putin that he will isolate himself.
First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will temporarily serve as Mr. Mishustin, but the Prime Minister said Thursday that he would stay in touch on key issues.
9 am | India
India’s case count violates 35,000: Union Ministry of Health
India has detected 35,043 positive cases of coronavirus to date, the Union Ministry of Health said in an update on Friday.
Of this, 25,007 cases are active. Up to 1,147 people have died, according to the central count, and 8,889 people have recovered from the infection.
The increase in the number of cases detected since Thursday is 1,433. Seventy-three people have died in the past 24 hours.
8.45 am | Odisha
Another positive test on Odisha
A 58-year-old person who returned from Kolkata was detected as a positive coronavirus in Balasore, Odisha.
This brings the total number of cases in Odisha to 143.
Of the total cases, 101 are in treatment. While 41 people have recovered, one has died to date, the state government said.
8.30 am | Germany
Germany relaxes confinement for playgrounds, churches and zoos
German authorities agreed Thursday to reopen playgrounds, churches and cultural institutions such as museums and zoos that have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but postponed a decision on whether to relax rules for restaurants, hotels and kindergartens.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said that while there would be regional differences due to Germany’s federal structure, the overall goal remains to ensure that the health system can cope with the country’s outbreak.
