Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis in India and other parts of the world on Wednesday.
12:22 p.m.
The state legal services authority (DSLSA) on Wednesday opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea seeking extension of emergency parole of prisoners who are above the age of 65 and prone to COVID-19 infection due to some ailments and medical conditions.
11:45 a.m.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of being “grossly” negligent and overconfident about the handling of the coronavirus situation, saying the pandemic was not over yet.
11:02 a.m.
Arunachal Pradesh did not report any new COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours, a senior health department official said on Wednesday.
10:42 a.m.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported four new COVID-19 cases, pushing the coronavirus caseload in the union territory to 5,013, an official said on Wednesday.
10:34 a.m.
With 11,610 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,09,37,320, while the death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,55,913 in the country with 100 more fatalities reported in a 24-hour period.
10:06 a.m.
Telangana registered 148 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the total caseload to nearly 2.97 lakh while one related death pushed the toll to 1620.
9:19 a.m.
Actor Ranvir Shorey on Wednesday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently under quarantine.
9:06 a.m.
With the addition of 295 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra’s Thane district has reached 2,58,325,an official said on Wednesday.
7:23 a.m.
If Singapore closes its borders to travellers from India and Indonesia over COVID-19 fears, there will be widespread social and economic impact for Singaporeans, parliament was told Tuesday.
