India Reports Over 2500 Cases In 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, India reported 2,573 new cases and 83 new deaths taking the total number of cases and deaths in the country to 42,836 and 1,389.
The recovery rate in the country is at 27.45% as 11,762 people have recovered from the virus
We never talked about charging workers, 85% fare borne by Railways, while 15% by state governments: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry
Till now, 11,706 people have been cured. In the last 24 hours, 1074 people have been cured. This is the highest number in terms of cured patients noted to date. Our recovery rate is now 27.52%. Total number of COVID19 cases is now 42533: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry
ICMR Deploys IBM's Watson To Expedite Responses From Testing
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on May 4, 2020, collaborated with IBM's artificial intelligence tool Watson Assistant, which the ICMR is using to expedite and simplify responses from testing.
@ICMRDELHI leverages Watson Assistant to bolster rapid response to India’s frontline testing facilities on #COVID19. ICMR's @ProfBhargava and @GoI_MeitY's Shri. Gopalakrishnan S. comment on the collaboration. @IBMWatson #AI. For more details, see https://t.co/xbPzZvMVqy pic.twitter.com/wodH8Quu7r
— IBM India (@ibm_in) May 4, 2020
Tripura Govt To Send Back 33,000 Migrant Workers By Train
Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb announced on May 4, 2020, that the government of Tripura along with the help of Central Govt has decided to send back 33,000 migrant workers to their respective states from Tripura largely by train.
Govt of Tripura along with the help of Central Govt have decided to sent back 33000 migrant workers to their respective States from Tripura largely by train
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) May 4, 2020
For orderly transport the migrant workers to their respective States we have formed a team consisting of senior officials. pic.twitter.com/lHQkQJ9AER
JK Rowling Donates 1 Million Pounds
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling announced on May 2, 2020, that she would be donating 1 million pounds, or over $1.25 million, to help people struggling with homelessness and domestic violence survivors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Today's the 22nd anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, but I'm going to be honest and say that it feels inappropriate to talk about fictional deaths today. Too many people are losing loved ones in the real world. 1/4
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2020
Rajasthan Reports 123 New Cases, 4 Deaths
Rajasthan reported 123 new COVID19 cases, and four deaths on May 4, 2020, have been reported in the state according to the state health department. Total number of positive cases stand at 3009, and 75 deaths
India's Case Count Reaches 42,000
The total number of cases and deaths in India reached 42,553 and 1373 after India witnessed a spike of 2,290 cases and 67 deaths since its last update.
India doubled its cases from 20,000 to 40,000 in 11 days.
Biggest 24-hour Spike In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
More than a month into the nationwide lockdown, India recorded the biggest jump in COVID-19 cases and deaths in the last 24 hours, with 2,644 new cases and 83 deaths.
The total number of cases in the country is now at 39,980, with the death toll at 1,301.
The lockdown has also been extended for another two weeks, as the country grapples with the exponential rise in cases.
Delhi Reports 384 Fresh Cases, 3 Deaths
The union territory of Delhi reported 384 cases, taking the total active tally in the state to 2802. The total cases in the region stands at 4,122. The UT also reported 3 deaths, taking the death toll of the UT to 64.