At least 32 states and Union territories have already been placed under complete lockdown, covering 560 districts.
The government on Monday banned all domestic passenger flight operations from March 24 midnight in the wake of massive lockdown across the country. All passenger trains, metro trains, and inter-state buses were suspended on Sunday.
International flight operations were already suspended for a week from March 22.
Here are the latest updates on coronavirus in India:
A total of 536 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases: ICMR
Active COVID 2019 cases: 470
Cured/discharged cases: 39
Death cases: 9
Migrated COVID-19 Patient: 1
17:40 IST Tuesday, 24 March 2020
We have decided to give Rs 5000 each to all construction workers as their livelihood has been affected. We are also increasing the number of night shelters in the city: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
#WATCH: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says,"There are many daily wage earners in Delhi who stay at rented homes. If some tenants are not in a condition to pay their rents to landlords, they can be given some concession for 2-3 months." #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/JmkXNODdU3
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020
In last 40 hours no new patient has been tested positive for #COVID19 in Delhi. Of the 30 patients some patients have gone home. There are only 23 patients now: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
This is good news but we shouldn't be happy as the fight is still on. The numbers might spike anytime. We should remain alert: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
We will book the people and take stringent action against those who don't follow the law and come out on the street: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
A total of 77 people have been arrested & FIRs registered against them, 674 people have been detained & 66 vehicles seized for violating lockdown in West Delhi: Delhi Police
Karnataka Minister Dr K Sudhakar allocated all matters related to #COVID19 by the Governor on the advice of CM BS Yediyurappa. Health Minister B Sriramulu who earlier handled matters related to COVID19, has been allotted the Backward Class Welfare Development portfolio.
Regular visa,e-visa or stay stipulation of all foreign nationals, which expired or would be expiring during 13 March (midnight) to 15 April (midnight),would be extended till midnight of 15 April 2020 on 'GRATIS' basis after making online application by the foreigner: MHA
The exit of such foreign nationals, if so requested by them during this period, will be granted without levy of overstay penalty: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Maharashtra: Pune based Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd has developed India's first indigenous #COVID19 testing kit that has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). A single kit costs Rs 80,000 & can test 100 patients.
We can produce 1 to 1.5 lakh tests in a week, we are trying to increase our production for the public. These kits cost 1/4th the price that the imported kits are being sold for: Ranjit Desai, Scientist at Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd
17:20 IST
Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba writes to Chief Secretaries of States.Letter reads "All states should immediately identify and earmark hospitals dedicated for management of COVID19 cases and ensure they are fully ready in the event of a further spike in the number of confirmed cases"
There will be complete lockdown in Goa from midnight today till March 31: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
1:45 PM | March 24, 2020
Two patients who tested positive for COVID19 in Ladakh have been completely cured. Total positive cases in Ladakh is 11 now.
1:30 PM | March 24, 2020
Total number of COVID19 cases in Telangana stand at 36 including 3 new cases: Telangana Health Department.
1:15 PM | March 24, 2020
All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh will be completely locked down for three days in wake of coronavirus, Chief Minister Yogi Aadityanath has announced
12:15 PM | March 24, 2020
Maharashtra: A 65-year-old Coronavirus patient from UAE passed away in Mumbai yesterday. He was admitted to Kasturba Hospital.
10:45 AM | March 24, 2020
A 23-year-old woman in Manipur tests positive for coronavirus. She has recent travel history to the UK.
10:30 AM | March 24, 2020
33 people in Gujarat tested positive, one dead. 13 positive cases in Ahmedabad, 6 each in Surat, Gandhinagar and Vadodara, 1 each in Rajkot and Kutch.
10:00 AM | March 24, 2020
Total number of positive Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra rises to 101 including 3 new cases in Pune and 1 in Satara: Health Department, Maharashtra
9:05 AM | March 24, 2020
Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India reach 492.
8:00 AM | March 24, 2020
96 FIRs (first information reports) were registered and 1995 vehicles were challaned in Noida for violating the lockdown and section 144 in the district, yesterday: Noida Police
8:00 AM | March 24, 2020
All private medical colleges and hospitals in Uttarakhand that have a capacity of 100 or more beds are directed to reserve 25% of their beds for COVI-19 positive or possibly infected cases: State Government
8:00 AM | March 24, 2020
Inter-state borders of Delhi have been sealed by Police except for the movement of essential goods and services. Visuals from Delhi-Gurugram Expressway that has been barricaded to regulate the movement of people.
8:00 AM | March 24, 2020
Strictly implementing social distancing measures like home quarantine will reduce overall expected number of cases by 62% & peak number of cases by 89%, thus 'flattening' the curve & providing more opportunities for interventions: Indian Council of Medical Research study
1. Lockdown in Gujarat forced people to stay indoors
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People restrict their movement on roads as the entire state is under lockdown till 31st March; visuals from Ahmedabad. State borders have also been sealed.
2. Patna Railway Station
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The Patna Railway Station wore a deserted look during the lockdown.
