Breaking News : Coronavirus Virus Latest Updates , News Updates 3 April India

Breaking News : Coronavirus Virus Latest Updates , News Updates 3 April India :

Coronavirus LIVE updates: The number of coronavirus infections continues to rise worldwide, with more than 1,015,877 people diagnosed so far, and death toll surpassing 53,220. India, more than 2,500 people have been infected and 72 have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University on Friday.

The coronavirus pandemic cases soared to 2,567 in India, with Mumbai's Dharavi reporting its third Covid-19 case today. At 416, Maharashtra has seen the highest number of coronavirus positive cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (309), Rajasthan (140).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India's 1.3 billion citizens to switch off the lights at their homes, stand at their doorsteps, and light candles and diyas at 9 pm on Sunday for nine minutes, in a symbolic attempt to dispel the darkness of the coronavirus pandemic and give hope, especially to the poor, who are the most impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown.

Coronavirus world update: Over 245,193 are infected in the US till now, with 6,088 dead. Italy has 115,242 confirmed cases an 13,915 Covid-related deaths. Death toll in Spain has also crossed the 10,000-mark and the country has 112,065 positive cases.

● Delhi: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan interacted with staff of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital; He said, 'the country will always be proud of your contributions & sacrifices, and will always remember it'

● PM Modi to hold video conference with eminent sports personalities today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be speaking to eminent sports personalities like BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli among others as he tries his best to reach the masses as the country fights the coronavirus pandemic.

As per sources, prime minister will be speaking to eminent sports personalities across the country as he tries to reach every citizen in the country in these tough times.


● Delhi: A meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 to be held at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence at 11 am today. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Ministers will also be present.


● Dharavi Doctor Tests Positive

One more COVID-19 case confirmed in Dharavi,Mumbai. A 35-yr-old doctor has tested positive.His family put in quarantine,they'll be tested today for Coronavirus. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation tracing his contacts.Building where he resides in Dharavi sealed by BMC


●  Today when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how will they fight this battle against COVID-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind. But please remember, none of us is alone. The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us: PM Modi


● I seek your nine minutes on April 5, on Sunday, at 9 PM. I urge you to switch of all the lights of the house, and come out in your balconies with candles, earthen lamps and torch lights, to show support and unity towards our fight with coronavirus: PM Modi


● World Bank approves USD 1 billion emergency funds for India to tackle COVID-19 outbreak

he World Bank has approved USD 1 billion emergency funding for India to help it tackle the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed 76 lives and infected 2,500 people in the country.

The World Bank's first set of aid projects, amounting to USD 1.9 billion, will assist 25 countries, and new operations are moving forward in over 40 nations using the fast-track process, the bank said on Thursday.

The largest chunk of the emergency financial assistance has gone to India - USD 1 billion .