Coronavirus Daily Updates

CORONAVIRUS DAILY UPDATE

PM Modi extends lockdown, hints at easing of restrictions with a rider post April 20   Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not reveal an economic plan or package for the country despite repeated pleas from chief ministers for urgent measures that could help states tide over the current gloom.

602 hospitals earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities: Health Ministry   A total of 602 hospitals have been earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities in coordination with states with a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Lockdown extended till May 3: All your questions answered   In a 25-minute address to the nation, PM Modi said the second phase of the lockdown would see more stricter measures and fresh guidelines would be issued on Wednesday on the way ahead in the battle against COVID-19, which has led to 10,363 cases and 339 deaths.

What is pooled testing, recommended by the ICMR?   Pooled screening can also help in tracking down the asymptomatic cases of the disease, thereby tracking community transmission.

In relief for thousands of stranded Indians, US allows H-1B visa extension   Coronavirus outbreak: "We recognise that non-immigrants may unexpectedly remain in the United States beyond their authorised period of stay due to COVID-19," the DHS said.