New Delhi | wizard  News Desk: The number of confirmed cases of the highly contagious coronavirus in India has increased to 1,65,799 while the death toll has increased to 4,706, as per the latest information available at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to central government data, there are 89,987 active coronavirus cases in India while 71,105 have been cured and discharged from hospitals.  

Amid the alarming spike in the number of coronavirus cases, the Centre has said that India has acted as the "pharmacy of the world" and healthcare supplier to all parts of the globe in response to the coronavirus pandemic, adding that the country has the ability to be a bridge between the developed and developing world and facilitating a two-way flow of information, products and expertise.

Here are the LIVE updates on coronavirus pandemic:

11:24 am: Rajya Sabha Secretariat officer posted at Parliament tests positive for COVID-19, reports PTI

11:17 am: To protect vulnerable persons from COVID19, in line with MHA directives, Railways makes an appeal that persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, children below the age of 10 years and persons above 65 years may avoid travel by rail, except when it is essential: Railway Ministry

10:56 am: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reiterated in talks held with Home Minister Amit Shah where he sought views from CMs on lockdown, that borders of state shouldn't be opened, requested to consider views of CMs on train, flight service and ease borrowing condition for states under economic package, says Chhattisgarh CMO, as reported by ANI

10:34 am: 7,466 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs, highest single-day spike, take India tally to 1,65,799; death toll at 4,700 | Check state-wise list here

10:23 am: Delhi: People in large numbers gather at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana government yesterday sealed borders with the national capital in wake of increasing number of COVID-19 cases.

10:01 am: Meanwhile, the recovery rate has improved to 42.88 per cent as 71,106 people have been cured and discharged from hospitals.

9:41 am: As per the Health Ministry data, there are 89,987 active COVID-19 cases in India.

9:12 am: The deadly coronavirus has affected 1,65,799 people and claimed the lives of 4,706 in India so far: Health Ministry

8:39 am: With 9 new positive cases for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh - five from Hamirpur and 4 from Kangra districts, total positive cases in the state rises to 290 including 208 active cases: State Health Department

8:27 am: Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic.

8:10 am: Haryana issues order to 'completely seal' border with Delhi amid spike in COVID-19 cases, essential services allowed

7:41 am: Meanwhile, the NITI Aayog yesterday said that the speed at which people are being discharged following treatment for coronavirus has accelerated after the revised discharge policy came into force which could be reflecting in the recovery rate but many patients who had recovered earlier were not even counted.

7:21 am: Amid this, the government has said that India has acted as the "pharmacy of the world" and healthcare supplier to all parts of the globe in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

7:20 am: Meanwhile, 67,691 have been cured and discharged from hospitals.  

7:19 am: According to Union Health Ministry, there are 86,110 active coronavirus cases in India.

7:18 am: The coronavirus has affected 1,58,333 and claimed the lives of 4,531 people in India so far.

Posted By: Aayan asif