Coronavirus positive cases in India rise to 74,821; death toll 2,415
The total number of coronavirus (COVID 19) cases in India has climbed to 74,821 after 3,525 new positive cases were reported in the last 24 hours, as of Wednesday morning. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the death toll stands at 2,415 after 122 new deaths were reported from the country in the last 24 hours.
The Health Ministry was quoted by news agency ANI as saying: "Spike of 3,525 COVID-19 cases and 122 deaths in the last 24 hours; total positive cases in the country are now at 74,281, including 47,480 active cases, 24,386 cured and discharged cases and 2,415 deaths."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the lockdown 4 will be announced before May 18, adding that it will be having unique measures to combat coronavirus. PM Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation over the issues related to the situation arising out of the novel coronavirus.
PM's address comes a day after he spoke to the chief ministers on the lockdown exit strategy. PM Modi also announced an economic package for self-reliant India. He had said that “I announce a special economic package.
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This will play an important role in the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. The announcements made by the government over COVID-19, decisions of RBI, and today’s package total to Rs 20 Lakh Crores.
-PTC News
