Coronavirus updates for April 19

India saw one of the highest increase in new coronavirus cases on Sunday. According to Worldometer, the number of COVID-19 infections touched 16,365, and the death toll crossed 500.

Many states have deferred the decision to reopen their economies until May 3. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments have directed manufacturing industries to not resume production. On the other hand, Punjab has directed bookshops, repair shops, and air-conditioner stores to be reopened after April 20 as 14 of the state's districts saw zero cases in the past week. However, Chandigarh has now been declared a containment zone.

Across the world, the number of coronavirus cases crossed 2.3 million, and over 160,000 deaths have now been confirmed. John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre has officially recorded 100,000 deaths in Europe alone.

Lady Gaga, Celine Dione, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney held 'One World: Together At Home' virtual concert to pay tribute to frontline health workers combining the outbreak. The tribute was also headlined by celebrities from around the world, including Priyanka Chopra, who is the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and Shah Rukh Khan.

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