The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has spread across 184 countries and territories. Today is the 17th day of India's 21-day lockdown. Reports suggest that the lockdown could be extended. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stands at 6,412. The Union Health Ministry has said that 199 people have died due to the disease.

Globally, there have been over 16 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 95,700 people have died so far, according to a running tally by Johns