Coronavirus India News LIVE Updates: New guidelines to be announced on May 4 with considerable relaxations, says Home Ministry

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its socio-economic impact. Total confirmed cases in India have risen to 31,787.

The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, the pandemic has spread across 185 countries and territories. Today is the thirty-sixth day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. During his interaction with chief ministers on April 27, PM Modi reportedly hinted that restrictions may continue in hotspots.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 31,787. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 1,008. Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases.

Globally, there have been over 31.1 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 2.16 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and the UK are the most-affected countries.