Coronavirus latest updates: 60,000 quarantine beds set aside as corona cases rise

NEW DELHI: Fifty-seven cases were reported from country on Friday – the most in one day – as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 258 in the country, around 44% of which (111) have come in the last three days. Outside India, Italy was the worst affected with 4,000 deaths — the highest for any nation. The total number of cofirmed cases in the world have crossed 250,000.

Here is a look at the latest updates on the outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid19) from India and around the world —

11 more cases found since Friday evening in Maharashtra

The total number of coronavirus positive patients in Maharashtra has risen to 63 with 11 more positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. Of the 11 new cases, 10 are in Mumbai and one in Pune. Earlier this week, a Covid-19 patient died in Mumbai.

Rs 1,000 to be transferred to bank account of labourers in UP

A total of 23 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in the state. Out of the total cases, nine people have recovered.

The chief minister also announced a monetary relief of Rs 1,000 via direct bank transfer (DBT) for 20.37 lakh labourers. Around 15 lakh thela and rickshaw workers will also be a part of the DBT scheme.

On Sunday, no metro or bus service will operate in the state. Those who do not have ration card will get these cards on priority so that they can get 20 kg wheat and 15 kg rice for free, the chief minister announced.

Kerala reports 12 positive cases, highest in a day

As many as 12 Covid-19 cases, the highest in Kerala so far in a day, were reported in the state on Friday. With this, the total number of novel coronaviru