Coronavirus news highlights: India's recovery rate increases by 4.5% to 47.4%; National tally crosses 1.74 lakh
The nationwide count of confirmed COVID-19 cases crosses 1.74 lakh on Saturday with a record number of nearly 7,500 people testing positive for the dreaded virus infection across states and union territories. The death toll crossed 4,900, but recoveries also rose sharply to surpass 81,000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the first anniversary of his second term on Saturday by writing an open letter to his countrymen, asserting that India has started traversing on the path to "victory" in its long battle against COVID-19 while acknowledging "tremendous suffering" of migrant workers among others. Stay tuned for more updates.
Last Updated : 30 May 2020, 13:08 IST
17:3430 May 2020
11,264 COVID-19 patients cured over the last 24 hours, India's recovery rate increases by 4.5% to 47.40%. Number of active patients declines from 89,987 to 86,422: Government of India
17:2030 May 2020
Karnataka cases and deaths update; 141 new cases reported today
17:1730 May 2020
16:5830 May 2020
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to provide interim assistance of Rs 2,000 to those left destitute by coronavirus lockdown and Rs 1,000 to those who do not have ration cards to get foodgrains
16:4530 May 2020
Karnataka: State government has issued an order to ban spitting of tobacco in public places, violators will be punished under sections 188, 268, 269 & 270 of the Indian Penal Code
Published 17 May 2020, 04:48 IST