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By oneindia staff

| Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 21:08 [IST]

New Delhi, Apr 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8.45 pm today on the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister's Office in a tweet.

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9:03 PM, 20 Apr

'Lockdown should be the last resort, even for State', says PM Modi.

9:03 PM, 20 Apr

I request State governments to urge the workers to stay where they are. This trust given by the states to the workers will help them, and that they will be vaccinated in the city where they are: PM Modi

9:02 PM, 20 Apr

PM Modi urged young people to participate in the fight against the pandemic.

9:01 PM, 20 Apr

"We should not lose hope or be afraid...we have to take the right call at the right time...this is how we will win this battle," says PM Modi.

9:00 PM, 20 Apr

"We should not lose out patience even at hardest of times. Country is working day and night following this motto," PM Modi says

8:59 PM, 20 Apr

Vaccination will continue to be available for free in all government facilities, says PM Modi.

8:58 PM, 20 Apr

India has vaccinated at the fastest pace in the world, Prime Minister Modi said in his address to the nation.

8:56 PM, 20 Apr

India with two 'made in India' vaccines started the world's largest vaccination program. Till now, more than 12 crore vaccine doses have been administered. From 1st May, those above the age of 18 years can be vaccinated: PM Modi

8:54 PM, 20 Apr

Work is on to increase the number of beds in hospitals. In some cities, large COVID19 dedicated hospitals are being built: PM Modi during an address to the nation on the COVID19 situation

8:54 PM, 20 Apr

The demand for oxygen has increased in many parts of the country. The Centre, state govt, private sector are trying to make oxygen available to all those who are in need of it. Many steps are being taken in this direction: PM Modi

8:53 PM, 20 Apr

The challenge before is big but we have to overcome it with our resolve, courage and preparation: PM Modi during an address to the nation on COVID19 situation

8:53 PM, 20 Apr

We are facing the second wave of COVID19 now. I understand the pain you are going through and express my sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones due to COVID, says PM Modi

8:52 PM, 20 Apr

"We are fighting another war against COVID-19. Things were better over the last few weeks but now we are experiencing the second wave," says PM Modi.

8:46 PM, 20 Apr

PM Modi addresses the nation on COVID19 situation.

8:39 PM, 20 Apr

62,097 new COVID19 cases, 54,224 recoveries, and 519 deaths reported in Maharashtra today; case tally reaches 39,60,359, death toll 61,343

8:10 PM, 20 Apr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the COVID-19 situation at 8:45 this evening

7:41 PM, 20 Apr

Lockdown has been declared in all containment zones in the Ernakulam district by District Collector S Suhas. This will be implemented from tomorrow at 6 pm for seven days

7:38 PM, 20 Apr

Mumbai reports 7,214 fresh COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths and 9,641 recoveries. The total tally reaches 5,93,906 while death toll stands at 12,439.

7:27 PM, 20 Apr

Cumulatively, 12,71,29,113 vaccine doses have been administered through 18,83,241 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. Over 32 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours: Government of India

7:14 PM, 20 Apr

Bihar: 70 doctors and more than 55 nurses have tested positive for COVID19, till now. 7 doctors were tested positive today: Superintendent, Patna Medical College and Hospital

7:00 PM, 20 Apr

Nagpur District reports 6,890 new COVID19 cases, 91 deaths and 5,504 recoveries in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon, Nagpur.

6:50 PM, 20 Apr

PM Modi's meeting with vaccine manufacturers begins.

6:12 PM, 20 Apr

We have requested the CM to announce a complete lockdown in the state from tomorrow at 8 pm. This was the request of all ministers to CM, now it is his decision: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope

6:12 PM, 20 Apr

Looking at the shortage of supply of medical oxygen, Maharashtra is heading towards a complete lockdown; guidelines regarding it will be announced soon: Maharashtra Minister Aslam Sheikh

6:03 PM, 20 Apr

Kerala reports 19,577 new COVID19, 28 deaths and 3,880 recoveries today

6:03 PM, 20 Apr

Uttarakhand reports 3,012 fresh cases and 27 deaths; case tally rises to 1,29,205, death toll 1,919

5:57 PM, 20 Apr

Uttarakhand reports 3,012 fresh cases and 27 deaths; case tally rises to 1,29,205, death toll 1,919

5:57 PM, 20 Apr

All Indian Army recruitment rallies in North-East states and Common Entrance Exam scheduled for 25th April postponed till further orders

5:32 PM, 20 Apr

Delhi High Court tells the Centre to take up the issue of short supply of life savings drugs with the drug suppliers.

5:17 PM, 20 Apr

The total number of active cases in the State has crossed 45,000. We are taking all measures to curb the COVID19 infection. There is no shortage of beds in hospitals i nthe state: Haryana CM ML Khattar

2:44 PM, 3 Mar

Had an extensive review regarding preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Different ministries & states are working together, from screening people arriving in India to providing prompt medical attention.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people to remain calm and do not panic. He also advised people to take small yet important measures to ensure self-protection from the coronavirus.

2:47 PM, 3 Mar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he held an extensive review on the preparedness for novel coronavirus.

3:17 PM, 3 Mar

Government launches helpline numbers, Coronavirus India helpline number: +91-11-23978046 Coronavirus India helpline email: ncov2019@gmail.com

3:18 PM, 3 Mar

Travel advisory on COVID-19 said, "All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visa (including VoA for Japan&S Korea) granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan& issued on or before 3 March and who have not yet entered India, stand suspended with immediate effect."

3:26 PM, 3 Mar

In view of the emerging global scenarios regarding COVID19 disease, in supersession of all earlier advisories, the government issued the new travel advisory.

3:28 PM, 3 Mar

Reserve Bank of India has stated that globally, financial markets have been experiencing considerable volatility, with the spread of the coronavirus triggering risk-off sentiments.

3:30 PM, 3 Mar

Hotels and tourists sites in Agra have been instructed to inform the office of the Chief Medical Officer as soon as visitors from Italy, Iran or China arrive, so that they can be screened for coronavirus infection.

3:30 PM, 3 Mar

India restricted exports of 26 pharma formulations and drugs in the wake of Coronavirus.

3:32 PM, 3 Mar

Jaipur: Union Health Ministry held a meeting with the Rajasthan Health Dept officials over #coronavirus. RK Singh, ACS Health says, "All the hotels where the Italian tourist stayed are being sanitized. People who came in contact with the infected person, their samples taken". pic.twitter.com/BNusj4Tvnp
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2020

Union Health Ministry held a meeting with the Rajasthan Health Department officials over coronavirus outbreak. RK Singh, ACS Health says, "All the hotels where the Italian tourist stayed are being sanitized. People who came in contact with the infected person, their samples taken".

3:33 PM, 3 Mar

Meanwhile, Telangana government has issued advisory for people amid the outbreak of a positive case of the COVID-19 in the state.

3:33 PM, 3 Mar

Telangana government has also launched a 24/7 helpline service to assist the people who are experiencing symptoms related to the virus.

3:40 PM, 3 Mar

Anurag Bhargav, Chief Medical Officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar: We are also sanitizing the school bus in which the children travelled. https://t.co/y5Ey2iz2Xt
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 3, 2020

Anurag Bhargav, Chief Medical Officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar said regarding the Noida school that has been closed, "Several schoolmates of children of a COVID-19 infected man came into contact with him at a party. We have closed down the school to sanitize it. The infected man is admitted to a hospital in Delhi."

3:45 PM, 3 Mar

The Bengaluru techie working in Hyderabad has been quarantined and is being treated at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, following strict screening protocols.

4:07 PM, 3 Mar

The Civil Aviation Ministry conducts a review meeting with all airports to guide the preparations to prevent the spread of the infection in the country.

4:24 PM, 3 Mar

40 students of Noida school sent to isolation for 28 days after parent tests positive for Coronavirus.

4:40 PM, 3 Mar

Iran reports 11 new coronavirus deaths, death toll reaches 77.

5:02 PM, 3 Mar

The Hyatt Regency Delhi on Tuesday asked its employees to self-quarantine for 14 days after it came to light that a COVID-19 patient had dined at a restaurant in the hotel on February 28. Health Ministry officials were seen sanitising the hotel, the report said. The hotel management issued a statement saying that it is taking precautionary measures.

5:08 PM, 3 Mar

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) restricts export of 26 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in its revised export policy.

5:09 PM, 3 Mar

Telangana Health Minister E Rajendra said,''Till now not a single person has been affected by #COVID19 in the state, except the youth who arrived from Dubai. 88 people have been identified who came in contact with him,45 of them are being tested, others will also be tested.''

5:57 PM, 3 Mar

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the 14th edition of Art Dubai, which was scheduled to be held on March 25-28, has been "postponed" till further notice, organisers announced on Tuesday. In a statement signed by Benedict Floyd, Pablo del Val, and Chloe Vaitsou, the CEO, artistic director, and international director of the fair respectively, a new Dubai-focused programme has been announced in place of the international fair.

5:57 PM, 3 Mar

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia: Chief Minister was informed about the one positive case. In 25 hospitals, the process of setting up of isolation wards is underway. We have to take care of personal hygiene & develop a habit of washing our hands frequently.

5:58 PM, 3 Mar

IndiGo statement: The Coronavirus affected passenger in Hyderabad travelled on IndiGo flight 6E 96 (Dubai-Bangalore) on Feb 20. All 4 cabin crew who operated this flight have been placed on home observation. We're following all prescribed Airport Health Organization guidelines.

5:58 PM, 3 Mar

Navy’s Milan multilateral naval exercise planned to be held from March 18 in Visakhapatnam may be cancelled in view of Coronavirus. Govt has asked Army, Navy and Air Force to be prepared for quarantine facilities for over 2500 suspected cases in coming days.

5:59 PM, 3 Mar

CISF provides sanitisers, gloves and masks to its airport-guarding troops

5:59 PM, 3 Mar

Wuhan closes makeshift hospital as new coronavirus cases in China drop sharply

6:24 PM, 3 Mar

New dates are being worked out for the Milan exercise in which around 40 countries were supposed to participate.

6:25 PM, 3 Mar

24 people including 3 Indians and 21 Italian nationals residing in a hotel of South Delhi have been shifted to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp for testing of Coronavirus. Their test results will come tomorrow.

6:25 PM, 3 Mar

Uttar Pradesh: Six suspected cases of COVID19 found in the state. All suspected patients have been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. Samples have been sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune for testing.

6:50 PM, 3 Mar

Haryana Police has issued an advisory instructing its field units to take immediate action to safeguard on-duty police personnel from potential Coronavirus infection by equipping them with masks, gloves and hand sanitizers etc.

8:00 PM, 3 Mar

Pope Francis, who is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for the coronavirus, an Italian newspaper reported Tuesday, as Italy battles Europe's worst outbreak. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni did not respond to a request for comment on the report in the Messaggero newspaper.

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