Rising Numbers COVID-19: India sees a spike in cases, crosses 2,300

A Home Ministry official said the Centre had written to all States and Union Territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit"

The source of the infection is yet to be ascertained, but official sources said the doctor does not have any foreign travel history.

Terming 2G telephone services as "outdated", the plea said 4G internet speed would be useful in ensuring information flow to the citizens in view of the COVID-19.

It calculates the user's risk of infection based on recency and proximity of COVID-19 patient.

"While the countrywide shutdown is scheduled to be lifted from April 15, 2020, the risks of prolonged disruption in economic activities exist depending on the intensity of the outbreak," the credit rating agency said in a statement

The first positive case in the valley had prompted authorities to impose restrictions in many parts of the city which were later extended to entire union territory after more cases came were detected.

The registrar added that a few students, who have been violating the lockdown guidelines, are being supported by some faculty members.

PM hints at 'staggered' exit post 21-day lockdown

Out of the total COVID-19 patient tally in Tamil Nadu, 264 persons had attended the Islamic religious event organised by Tablighi Jamaat.

With this, the total cases in the Union Territory rose to 18.

The Chief Minister marched through narrow lanes of slums in Ashwath Nagar and handed over milk packets to the dwellers.

Admitted to Mumbai hospital

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers through video conferencing to discuss measures to combat COVID-19.

The device which is an ultraviolet light (UV C-254nm) based robot will enable sterilisation of hospital corridors, wards, Intensive Care Unit (ICUs) and patient rooms without exposing anybody to the contaminated environment.