Coronavirus LIVE updates: PM Modi extends India's lockdown till May 3

PM Narendra Modi

Coronavirus cases in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3 in order to prevent spread of coronavirus. The total number of confirmed corona cases in India has reached 10,453, and fatalities 358, according to Worldometer. With 1,985 cases, Maharashtra has the highest number of cases in the country, while Madhya Pradesh has the highest death rate among all Indian states.

Globally, 119,682 people have died from Covid-19 and confirmed infections have reached 1,924,927.

Coronavirus update country-wise: The US has recorded 586,941 coronavirus cases and its death toll stands at 23,640. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said outbreak in his country is bad and getting worse. In war-torn Libya, residents are facing a dire choice — stay home or flee missiles.