Number of positive cases in India rises to 223, Maharastra tops list with 49

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Mar 20, 2020: India today recorded its fifth death due to the novel coronavirus as an Italian citizen, who had reportedly recovered three days ago, passed away in Jaipur. The country also saw the number of cases rise to 223 as the government imposed a near-virtual lockdown, banning public gatherings, stopping international flights from Sunday and shutting down offices and schools, News18 reported.

 

The global death toll due to the coronavirus outbreak has crossed 10,000, with over 2,42,000 infections, drawing comparisons with painful periods such as World War II, the 2008 financial crisis and the 1918 Spanish flu. Italy surpassed China yesterday as the country with the most deaths from coronavirus as the UN chief warned "millions" could die if it spreads unchecked around the globe.