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Coronavirus live updates: Highest single-day rise of 3,845 coronavirus cases in Haryana

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 13, 2021, 23:16:27 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: Highest single-day rise of 3,845 coronavirus cases in Haryana

India reported 1,61,736 new Covid-19 cases, 879 deaths in the last 24 hours. India's active Covid cases stand at 12,64,698, while 1,22,53,697 people have recovered from disease so far. Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will address the state at 8:30pm today. Stay with TOI for latest updates

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15:12 (IST) Apr 12

Amid rising coronavirus cases, thousands flout Covid norms, converge at Har Ki Pairi in Haridwar for holy dip in Ganga during second royal bath of Kumbh Mela

14:59 (IST) Apr 12

Given the current Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th. Class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June. Fresh dates will be announced accordingly: Maharashtra Education Minister

14:52 (IST) Apr 12

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14:48 (IST) Apr 12

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14:32 (IST) Apr 12

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14:31 (IST) Apr 12

'Behave responsibly', urges UK PM Boris Johnson as Covid lockdown eases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to continue to "behave responsibly" as shops, hairdressers, restaurants, pubs and gyms reopen their doors on Monday in the latest stage of the coronavirus lockdown easing in England. People were seen queuing overnight outside some clothing stores and also some pubs and restaurants, which are now allowed to serve customers outdoors. Social mixing indoors remains heavily restricted and people are still expected to work from home where possible to minimise the amount they have to commute.

14:03 (IST) Apr 12

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13:52 (IST) Apr 12

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13:49 (IST) Apr 12

All bed allotments b/w 11 pm & 7 am shall be predominantly done in jumbo field hospitals only and fast track bed allotment shall be ensured throughout the night by these Nodal Officers at Ward War Rooms and jumbo field hospitals respectively: BMC

13:42 (IST) Apr 12

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13:34 (IST) Apr 12

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13:34 (IST) Apr 12

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13:23 (IST) Apr 12

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