Coronavirus: Latest updates on COVID-19 crisis around the world

Meghalaya's COVID-19 tally crosses 1,000 mark. 1:56 p.m. Three people, who returned from India, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Singapore, the Ministry of Health says. Five more succumb to coronavirus in Puducherry, as UT's toll climbs to 75.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis in India and other parts of the world on Friday. 4:48 p.m.

UP sees record 63 COVID-19 deaths and 4,404 fresh cases. By-elections to all vacant posts of Panch and Sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir will be held as soon as the coronavirus situation improves, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam says.

4:21 p.m. RBI sets up panel under veteran banker K V Kamath to suggest steps to deal with coronavirus-related stressed assets.

4:06 p.m. Chairman of Panihati municipality board of administrartors dies of COVID-19.

3:43 p.m. The MP government relaxes night curfews by two hours and partially lifts weekend lockdowns in coronavirus-affected districts of the state, official says.

Serum Institute to produce up to 100 mn COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other countries. 3:37 p.m.

A 35-year-old government doctor dies of COVID-19. 3:21 p.m.

Long-term symptoms likely to be experienced by hospitalised COVID-19 patients identified. 3:14 p.m.

As many as 11 Assam Assembly employees test COVID-19 positive ahead of session. 3:10 p.m.

Two more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the state's tally to 539. Bihar IPS officer released from quarantine in Mumbai.

2:49 p.m. BCG vaccine safe, does not lead to increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms, scientists say.

2:28 p.m. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday highlighted the need to constantly review the country's food, agriculture and trade policies according to changing times. 2:05 p.m.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced financial rewards for 63 ground staff across four cities for their "tireless" effort during the 2020 Pakistan Super League (PSL). 2:00 p.m.

India's COVID-19 management marked by rising recovery rate and falling fatality rate, health ministry says. Meghalaya's COVID-19 tally crosses 1,000 mark.

1:56 p.m. Three people, who returned from India, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Singapore, the Ministry of Health says.

Five more succumb to coronavirus in Puducherry, as UT's toll climbs to 75. 1:41 p.m.

India's first 'Kisan Rail' flagged off from Maharashtra's Deolali. 1:31 p.m.

Delhi airport develops online portal for international passengers. Drones banned in Noida in view of CM Adityanath's visit.

12:52 p.m. Rajasthan reports six more deaths due to COVID-19.

12:48 p.m. An "in principle" government approval has come for the BCCI to take the IPL to the UAE this year and the eight franchises have started their preparations by initiating quarantine and COVID-19 testing protocols for their players and support staff.

12:30 p.m. Telangana reports 2,207 fresh COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths.

12:10 p.m. Tripura's COVID-19 caseload rises to 5,743 and death toll mounts to 36.

11:57 a.m. The Delhi HC upholds DU decision to conduct online OBE for final years courses.

11:53 a.m. The Bombay HC quashes orders putting curbs on elderly film and TV artistes.

11:48 a.m. Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,948.

11:44 a.m. Over 60,000 cases in a day for 1st time take India's COVID-19 tally past 20 lakh.

11:35 a.m. Aurobindo Pharma Limited is working on developing several viral vaccines including one for COVID-19 even as the candidate was approved for funding by the Department of BioTechnology, the company said in its latest annual report.

11:25 a.m. Pakistan's coronavirus tally reaches 2,82,645.

11:18 a.m. HP BJP chief Suresh Kashyap tests COVID-19 negative, but still goes in self-quarantine, party spokesperson says.

10:44 a.m. Scientists identify five blood molecules linked to severe COVID-19 outcome in patients.

10:32 a.m. The US has lifted the highest level of its global health travel advisory for Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic and restored the previous country-specific system without changing the status of over 50 countries, including that of India and China.

10:16 a.m. Mizoram Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai writes 13 books including collection of poems during lockdown.

9:52 a.m. CPL travelling party comprising 162 people test negative for COVID-19.