Coronavirus LIVE Update: India's Cases Rise To 59,92,532; 94,503 Dead

States And UTs Without Any Cases

With Meghalaya reporting its first case, Sikkim is the only state with no Coronavirus cases as of April 14. 

Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu as well as Lakshadweep are the Union Territories without any cases. 

Meghalaya Reports First Case

A doctor in Shillong tested positive for Coronavirus. This is the first case of the disease in the state of Meghalaya. 

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Report New Deaths

Karnataka reported its ninth death while Andhra Pradesh reported two new deaths taking the total number of deaths to nine. 

US To Permit Extension Of Stay If H1B Expires

The Department of Homeland Security in the United States of America has issued a circular stating the extension of visas for nonimmigrants. They can mitigate the immigration consequences of COVID-19 by timely filing an application for extension of stay (EOS) or change in status (COS). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will continue to accept and process applications and petitions, and many of the  forms are available for online filing.

IPL Likely To Be Postponed

The BCCI reportedly stated that as the lockdown is extended there is a possibility of the Indian Premier League of being postponed. 

Flights Stopped Till May 3

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed that there will be no domestic or international flights in India till May 3 after which restrictions on flights can be eased in phases. 

No Further Bookings Till Further Notice: Railways

The Railways announced that there will be no advance reservation of trains tickets, including e-tickets, till further orders and the online cancellation facility remains functional

PM Modi's Saptapadi To Follow During Lockdown

PM Modi recommended seven steps to tackle COVID-19 and follow during the extended lockdown.

1. Take care of senior citizens in your house.

2. Lockdown and social distancing has to be followed completely. Use homemade masks.

3. To boost immunity, follow recommendations by AYUSH ministry

4. Download the Aarogya Setu app and encourage others to download it as well

5. Take care of poor families and try to fulfill their food needs

6. Be compassionate towards your employees. Don't lay off employees in this situation

7. Be proud of our Corona Yodhas- doctors, nurses, police officials and cooperate with them

India currently has over 220 labs, 600 facilities and 1 lakh beds: PM Modi

Centre to issue new guidelines for lockdown on April 15