NEW DELHI: With 3,967 new cases and 100 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the COVID-19 tally in India reached 81970, the Union Health Ministry stated on Friday. And two states, Goa and Manipur, which were declared COVID-19 free, have reported fresh corona positive cases.
Of the total cases, 51401 are active and 2,649 are fatalities so far while at least 27,919 people have recovered from the disease.
Here is a look at the latest updates —
World Bank announces $1 billion aid to India
The World Bank on Friday approved $1 billion social protection package for India linked to Central government’s programmes.
World Bank also said that the billion-dollar social protection package was in addition to the previous package of $1 billion allocated to India for Covid-19 emergency response and health systems.
India’s role key in fighting pandemic: Bill Gates
Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Friday thanked PM Narendra Modi for the interaction and stressed that combating the coronavirus pandemic requires global collaboration.
“Thank you for the conversation and partnership PM Narendra