Coronavirus newest updates: 8,356 total cases in India, 273 dead

BRAND-NEW DELHI: As the number of cases continued to rise, the government is all set to extend the 21- day lockdown by two more weeks. In the last 24 hours, India reported 34 deaths and 909 brand-new cases of coronavirus, taking the overall number of positive cases to 8,356 There are 7,367 active cases, 716 cured/discharged/migrated and 273 deaths, as per the current update by the ministry of health and household well-being.

Here is a look at the latest updates on the break out of coronavirus in India and worldwide–

Covid-19 causes serious disruption to Indian economy: World Bank

The World Count on Sunday stated the coronavirus break out has actually significantly interfered with the Indian economy, amplifying pre-existing dangers to its outlook. In its “South Asia Economic Update: Effect of COVID-19”, the World Bank estimated the Indian economy to decelerate to 5 per cent in 2020 and predicted a sharp development deceleration in fiscal 2021 to 2.8 percent in a baseline situation.

Migrant workers returning house might spread coronavirus in sub-continent, says World Bank

The World Bank said migrant employees returning house could become vecto