Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: 88 New Cases Reported in India Today, Highest in a Day; Total Infections Rise to 694

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Coronavirus cases in India crossed 600 as the Indian government today unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown in the country. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 21,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said 88 new cases of coronavirus were reported today, the highest in a single day. The total number of cases rises to 694. The government today said the ban on international flight operations to India has been extended to April 14 in light of the national shutdown and the coronavirus epidemic. "It has been decided that scheduled international commercial passenger services shall remain closed till 6:30 am (GMT) of April 14, 2020. This will not apply to approved international all-cargo operations and flights," said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package for those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed 16 lives in the country. The stimulus includes Rs 50 lakh per person insurance cover for doctors, paramedic, healthcare workers dealing with coronavirus outbreak as well as 5 kg wheat or rice and 1 kg of preferred pulses for free every month for the next three months for 80 crore poor people.

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Total Number Cases Rises to 694 | As many as 694 people tested positive for soronavirus as of Thursday, of which 45 have been cured. Today, a total of 88 cases were reported in the country.

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A migrant worker carries his son as they walk along a road with others to return to their village, during a 21-day nationwide lockdown to limit the spreading of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Delhi. (Reuters)

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An investigation has revealed that a person from Bhilwara, which has turned into the coronavirus capital of Rajasthan and from where the state's first Covid-19 death has been reported, was admitted to five different hospitals with an increasingly deteriorating condition before finally being tested positive for Coronavirus on Wednesday. Meanwhile the person, whose name is being withheld, is believed to have transmitted the disease to many other people. Suhas Munshi reports on how negligence led to Bhilwara becoming the coronavirus capital of Rajasthan.

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88 Cases Reported in India Today | As many as 88 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India today, the highest in a single day. The total number of cases rises to 694 as per the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare data.

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Another Case in Haryana | One more person tests positive for coronavirus in Haryana's Panipat, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18.

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Assam State Fire and Emergency Services workers spray disinfectants amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 disease, caused by the novel coronavirus, during total lockdown in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)

Delhi Shops Selling Essentials to be Open Round the Clock | The Delhi government will allow shops selling essential items such as groceries and vegetables to operate round the clock to ease rush of people during the 21-day lockdown imposed to combat coronavirus, Lt Governor Anil Baijal said.

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Plea in Delhi High Court to Evacuate Indian Students from Bangladesh | A plea was moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Centre to evacuate around 580 Indian medical students stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus pandemic. The plea sought direction to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to forthwith take steps for safe and secure return on Indian citizens who are stuck in Bangladesh.

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CRPF Contributes Nearly Rs 34 Crore to PM's National Relief Fund | The CRPF has contributed Rs 33.81 crore, drawn from one-day salary of its troops, to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. A spokesperson for the 3.25 lakh personnel-strong paramilitary force said the act was a unanimous decision and the CRPF was "dutifully committed to stand firmly with our nation in this challenging time of COVID-19 spread".

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Delhi Police Withdraws Order Allowing E-tailers to Resume Services | Hours after allowing several online retail firms to re-start their delivery services, the Delhi police withdrew its previous order with "immediate effect", officials said. The police had issued a statement directing its personnel to allow persons and vehicles engaged in essential services to operate in Delhi and listed names of retailers and online delivery services that should be allowed to function.

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CRPF Launches Helpline | The CRPF launched a WhatsApp-based helpline that will provide medicines and other essential items to the needy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The assistance has been launched under the umbrella of its Kashmir-based 'Madadgaar' helpline that operates with the primary number of 14411 and Twitter handle @CRPFmadadgaar.

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Why Food Security Pledge is Unlikely to Help the Poor | As the Centre announced a relief package for the "poorest of the poor", it is clear that the intention of the government is to first help the weakest sections of society when businesses, large and small, and the middle class are clamouring for mega relief measures, suited to their needs, due to the significant economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Sindhu Bhattacharya writes that whether the government provides further relief to these sections of society remains to be seen.

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