India, April 3 -- India now has more than 2,000 cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Appeals citizens to switch off electric lights for nine minutes from 9 pm on April 5 and light candles / lamps / mobile flashlights. Reiterates the need for social distancing. Doesn't announces any new step or updates on existing measures to fight the disease.

* Three months after first SARS-CoV-2 positive case was reported, the global tally crossed the 1 million mark. There have more than 50,000 deaths due to the pandemic.

* The World Bank April 2, 2020 announced a programme to support developing countries, including India combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. The global institution...