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Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reports 8,968 new COVID-19 cases; toll rises to 15,842

23:17 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tripura Latest Updates

Tripura CM in self-islolation after family members test positive

Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb announces on Twitter that he underwent COVID-19 test, the result for which is awaited after two members of his family tested positive. He is in self-isolation.

22:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

Police distribute 12 lakh face masks in Chhattisgarh district

Police in Raigarh distributes over 12 lakh face masks on Rakshabandhan under ‘Raksha Sutra Mask’ campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SP Raigarh says, "Other organisations are also contributing in our campaign. In between 12 to 15 lakh masks have been distributed till now."

Chhattisgarh: Police in Raigarh distributes over 12 lakh face masks on Rakshabandhan under ‘Raksha Sutra Mask’ campaign amid #COVID19. SP Raigarh says, "Other organisations are also contributing in our campaign. In between 12 to 15 lakh masks have been distributed till now." pic.twitter.com/c1ywHxsLJM

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

22:15 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy Latest Updates

Italy reports 200 new COVID-19 cases today

The number of new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Italy fell below 200 for the first time in a week, with 159 cases registered on Monday, according to Health Ministry figures. That brings the total number of cases in Italy to 248,229 and deaths to 35,166.

Lazio, the central region that includes Rome, now has the highest number of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 in Italy's 20 regions. Health officials said nine of the region's new cases were brought by travellers from Romania, Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, Iran, India and Bangladesh.

Two clusters of infections have also been traced to popular seaside areas near Rome. Monday figures tend to be lower since they often don't include tallies from the weekend.

21:30 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

8,968 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today

Maharashtra reported 8,968 COVID-19 cases, 10,221 recoveries and 266 deaths on Monday, taking total cases to 4,50,196 including 2,87,030 recoveries and 15,842 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,47,018 out of which 41,664 cases are in Pune, the state health department said.

20:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal govt revises August dates for statewide lockdown

The West Bengal government on Monday revised the dates for the statewide lockdown. The complete shutodown will now be observed on 5, 8, 20, 21, 27, 28, and 31 August.

Meanwhile, the state BJP took a swipe at the Bengal government for "deliberately selecting" August 5 for Covid-19 lockdown when the 'bhoomi pujan' (groundbreaking rituals) in Ayodhya for the construction of Ram temple is scheduled. It demanded the TMC ministry to shift the date like it did for the Eid festival, PTI reported.

20:07 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tests positive on 10th day of hospitalisation

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 on the tenth day of his admission to hospital. His health is stable, the hospital's medical bulletin said.

19:47 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates

962 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala today

Kerala reported 962 fresh cases, including 15 health workers on Monday, taking the total infection tally to 26,867 while the death toll climbed to 84 with two more fatalities. As many as 11,484 people are presently under treatment and 15,278 have recovered, including 815 discharged today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters.

While 801 people were infected through contact, the source of infection of 40 people is not yet known, he said. Of the positive cases, 55 had come from abroad and 85 from other states.

19:17 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

List of activities permitted in Mumbai by BMC:

BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'.

Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from 5 August without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done.

BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'. Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from Aug 5 without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done. pic.twitter.com/Hq5IzKFmVA

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

18:58 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Total recoveries in Tamil Nadu cross 2 lakh

Maintaining its robust recovery of COVID-19 patients, Tamil Nadu on Monday saw the cumulative discharges crossing the two lakh milestone while the daily deaths breached the 100 mark for the first time. The state recorded 5,609 fresh cases, taking the overall infection count to 2,63,222, a health department bulletin said.

As many as 109 people succumbed to the coronavirus as the death toll mounted to 4,241, it said.

On the positive side, a total of 5,800 people were discharged, eclipsing the new cases on Monday and taking the total recoveries to 2,02,283. Active cases in Tamil Nadu stood at 56,698.

18:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Manipal Hospital says Yediyurappa is 'clinically stable'

The hospital where Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has been admitted after testing positive for coronavirus, was quoted by News18 as saying that he is "doing well and is clinically stable".

The statement by the Manipal Hospital said, "Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri BS Yediyurappa was admitted to Manipal Hospitals at around 11 pm on 2nd August with mild symptoms of COVID 19. At present, he is doing well and is clinically stable. Appropriate treatment has been initiated as per current protocols. He is being treated and monitored closely by a multidisciplinary team of doctors."

18:13 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

BMC may open malls in Mumbai on 5 Aug

The BMC on Monday said that all shops in Mumbai will be allowed to remain open on all days of the week, on both sides of the road, The Indian Express reported. The BMC was also quoted as saying that "malls will also be open for the public from 5 August from 9 am to 7 pm".

17:43 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says won't let vendors work again

The Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay High Court that "it does not intend to permit street vendors and hawkers to conduct their businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic as it is not possible to regulate them," News18 reported.

"The government filed an affidavit in response to a public interest litigation filed by one Manoj Oswal, raising concerns of street vendors being without income due to the COVID-19 lockdown," the report said.

17:11 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

There may never be 'silver bullet' for COVID-19, says WHO

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that while several COVID-19 vaccines are in the phase 3 trial, "there may be a silver bullet for COVID-19".

He said, "Number of cases globally has increased more than 5-fold to 17.5 million and the number of deaths has more than tripled to 6,80,000 since WHO's emergency committee on COVID-19 last met 3 months ago.

"A number of vaccines are now in phase-3 clinical trials & we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection. However, there’s no silver bullet at the moment & there might never be."

16:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

BS Yediyurappa's daughter, six staffers test COVID-19 positive

A day after Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa tested positive for coronavirus, his daughter and six members of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) have also tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

"Six staff members at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's office test positive for COVID19. One of his daughters has also tested positive for the infection," the CMO said in a statement.

Issuing a statement from his hospital bed, the CM said, "After being hospitalised on the advice of doctors, I am in good spirits with mild symptoms. I am grateful for all your good wishes and blessings and will get back to my duties soon. I urge everyone to wear masks, maintain social distance and take all precautions to fight Corona."

16:41 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast

A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized on Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least four passengers and 36 crew members. The 40 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe, north of the Arctic Circle, where the ship currently is docked.

"A preliminary evaluation shows that there has been a failure in several of our internal procedures," Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said was quoted as saying by AP. He added the company that sails along Norway's picturesque coast between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north is "now in the process of a full review of all procedures, and all aspects of our own handling."

16:32 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates

Pinarayi Vijayan says surge in cases due to 'complacency'

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that people’s “complacency” had caused the surge in the COVID-19 cases and "emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing and quarantine measures as the battle against the virus continues," News18 reported.

Vijayan said, “After a point, there has been complacency in our part that has led to the spread of the virus.

"There has been some compromise or some complacency in some places. We are bringing a change to that. Stringent measures will be implemented. There will be some complaints but to control the pandemic it is very important to take precaution so that the spread does not happen."

16:13 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

'Main focus is on COVID-19', says Adityanath over Ram Temple event prep

"We've made all arrangements to ensure that there is no laxity on any count. Main focus is on COVID-19. The protocol has to be enforced very strictly. Only those who are invited should come here. All devotees want to come but PM will represent all of them," said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath as the government made preparations for the bhoomi pujan or groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

He added, "To witness this historic moment, it's essential that we light earthen lamps at our homes on 4th & 5th August, religious leaders decorate temples, organise 'deepotsav' & 'akhand Ramayan Path' at temples, and remember their ancestors who sacrificed themselves for Ram Temple."

15:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

Will soon get back to work after recovery, no need to worry: BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who is currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital here, on Monday said there was no need for anyone to worry and he will soon get back to work after recovery.

In a video released by his office, the Chief Minister said the health of the people of the state was his priority and requested them to follow measures like maintaining distance and wearing masks to control the spread of virus.

ಕೊರೋನಾ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಾಗಿ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿರುವ ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀ @BSYBJP ರವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಾವೇ ಸ್ವತಃ ನಾಡಿನ ಜನತೆಯನ್ನು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಜನತೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮುನ್ನೆಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಸೋಂಕು ಹರಡದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.@BSYBJP pic.twitter.com/6MWKswinNU

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) August 3, 2020

15:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Over 50,000 Indians repatriated from Oman since May due to COVID-19: Report

More than 50,000 Indians living in Oman have been flown home on repatriation and chartered flights in the last three months after the oil-rich Gulf nation was hit by the coronavirus outbreak, a media report said on Monday.

Since May, when the cases of coronavirus in Oman started surging, a total of 198 chartered planes were arranged by companies and social organisations in Oman, taking home 35,000 Indian nationals, the Times of Oman reported, citing a statement from the Indian Embassy in Muscat.

15:07 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kerala LATEST Updates

Kerala High Court extends ban on protests till 31 August

Kerala High Court extends ban on all protests in public places until 31 August, in view of COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines issued by the Union Government. On 15 July, the Court had banned all public protests until 31 July, reports ANI.

14:50 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

MHA issues SOPs for reopening of gyms, yoga centres from 5 Aug

The Union Health Ministry on Monday released the standard operating procedure for reopening gyms and yoga centres from 5 August. The new guidelines include spacing out equipment, staggering fitness sessions and disinfection of the premises.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Yoga institutes & gymnasiums. Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed Yoga institutes and gymnasiums to re-open from August 5. pic.twitter.com/sFuXqYBfJU

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

14:43 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Why has Shah chosen to admit himself in a private hospital, asks Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday asked why Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, has been admitted to a private hospital.

"Wonder why our Home Minister, when ill, chose not to go to AIIMS but to a private hospital in a neighbouring state,” he tweets. “Public institutions need the patronage of the powerful if they are to inspire public confidence.”

According to media reports, Shah has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

True. Wonder why our Home Minister, when ill, chose not to go to AIIMS but to a private hospital in a neighbouring state. Public institutions need the patronage of the powerful if they are to inspire public confidence. https://t.co/HxVqdREura

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 3, 2020

14:32 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Update

Congress leader tests positive after returning from Bengaluru

Congress leader R Prasanna Kumar tests positive for COVID19 after returning from Bengaluru, reports ANI. He had attended a party program at Bengaluru on 27 July. He says, "I don't have symptoms. Those who came in contact with me should get tested."

14:24 (IST)

Coronavirus in UK LATEST Update

UK rolls out 2 new rapid COVID-19 tests

Two new tests, both able to detect the novel coronavirus in just 90 minutes, will be rolled out to hospitals, care homes and laboratories across the UK to increase testing capacity and distinguish between COVID-19 and winter flu in the coming months, reports PTI.

One of the tests, the 90-minute LamPORE swab tests, will be supplied by Oxford Nanopore, an Oxford University spin-off co-founded by Indian-origin CEO Gordon Sanghera, who believes it also offers an "accessible global testing solution".

14:18 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Update

Search on for 2,300 COVID patients who gave false information in Lucknow

About 2,300 people, who tested positive for COVID-19 here, had given false information pertaining to their names, mobile numbers and addresses, a health official said on Monday. While 1,171 people out of those who gave false information have been tracked, a hunt is on for the others.

"2,290 people who had undergone COVID-19 tests at various private and government laboratories between 23 July and 31 July had given false names, mobile numbers and addresses. This came to the fore when our department could not contact them. We have informed the police about it," a senior health official said.

These people are not only from Lucknow but other cities also who were tested in the state capital, he said.

13:55 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Update

Ravi Shankar Prasad self-isolates

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday went into self-isolation as he met had met home minister Amit Shah on Saturday evening. His health, however, is fine, reports ANI quoting Ravi Shankar Prasad's Office. The Home Minister had announced yesterday that he tested positive for COVID-19.

13:52 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kerala LATEST Update

Complacency led to COVID-19 surge in Kerala, says CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday blamed people’s “complacency” for the sudden surge in the COVID 19 cases in the state and emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing and quarantine measures as the battle against the virus continues, reports News18

Speaking at the inauguration of 102 online family health centres in the state, Vijayan said, “After a point, there has been complacency in our part that has led to the spread of the virus,” urging people to strictly follow the quarantine measures and physical distancing to control the pandemic.

13:37 (IST)

Coronavirus in Telangana LATEST Update

Telangana reports over 900 new cases, 11 deaths in past 24 hrs

Telangana reported 983 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally of positive cases in the state to 67,660. With 11 more deaths, the coronavirus toll in the state rose to 551, a state government bulletin said on Monday, providing data as of 8 pm on 2 August.

13:21 (IST)

Coronavirus in Tripura LATEST Updates

Tripura registers 141 new COVID-19 cases today

Tripura's COVID-19 caseload shot up to 5,392 on Monday with the detection of 141 fresh infections, while four more fatalities pushed its coronavirus death toll to 27, reports PTI. The new infections have taken the number of active cases in the state to 1,742.

13:04 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

BS Yediyurappa's daughter tests COVID-19 positive

After Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa testing COVID-19 positive, now his daughter has tested positive for COVID19. She has been admitted to the hospital, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru.

12:47 (IST)

Coronavirus in Pakistan LATEST Updates

Pakistan reports 330 new cases, takes total to 2,80,027

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan reached 280,027 on Monday after 330 new infections were detected in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

Eight people died during the period, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 5,984, the Ministry of National Health Services said. The number of new cases is the lowest since April 14 when 280 infections were detected, it said.

The national tally of COVID-19 cases has reached 280,027.

12:36 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra LATEST Updates

Bihar cop quarantined under state govt norms: BMC

The decision to quarantine a Bihar Police officer, who reached Mumbai to supervise the probe being conducted by that state's police into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is as per the Maharashtra governments directives, the city civic body said on Monday.

The officer will have to make a formal request to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authorities for relaxing the necessary quarantine period, it said.

12:10 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir LATEST Updates

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley, markets shut

Restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley on Monday, with officials saying that the curbs have been enforced as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The restrictions come two days ahead of the first anniversary of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. No movement of people, except essential services and medical emergencies, was being allowed, the officials said.

The authorities sealed most of the roads and market places and sought the cooperation of the public to make the lock down a success.

11:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

Yediyurappa may have to remain in hospital for 8 to 10 days: Medical Education Minister

All those who met Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who has tested positive for COVID-19, in the last three-four days will have to be quarantined, Medical Education Minister Sudhakar K said on Monday. He also said those who came in contact with Yediyurappa in a couple of programmes in the past week are being traced.

Sudhakar, a medical doctor himself, said Yediyurappa has "very mild cough and his chest is clear." "I think eight to ten days," he told PTI when asked how long the Chief Minister would have to remain in hospital. Sudhakar said he is also getting himself tested as a few of his office staff had tested positive.

11:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Karti Chidambaram tests positive for COVID-19

Congress MP and son of former union minister P Chidambaram, Karti P Chidambaram took to Twitter on Monday to announce that he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I have just tested positive for COVID. My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine," he said.

I have just tested positive for #Covid. My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine. I would urge all those who have recently been in contact with me to follow medical protocol.

— Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) August 3, 2020

11:34 (IST)

Coronavirus in india LATEST Updates

India's fatality rate due to COVID-19 now at 2.13%

There are 5,79,357 active cases at present in #India while the recoveries have increased to 11,86,203. India's recovery rate rises to 65.44% and fatality at 2.13% with 38,135 deaths.

11:32 (IST)

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh LATEST Updates

26 test positive in Arunachal, takes total to 1,698

Twenty-six more people, including two health workers, have tested positive for COVID- 19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the northeastern state's virus count to 1,698 on Monday, reports PTI.

11:06 (IST)

Coronavirus in Rajasthan LATEST Updates

Rajasthan reports over 500 new cases

Rajasthan reports 565 COVID-19 cases, 242 recovered and 9 deaths today, as of 10:30 am. The total number of cases in the state is now at 44,975, including 12,802 active cases and 715 deaths.

565 #COVID19 cases, 242 recovered & 9 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 10:30 am. Total number of cases in the state is now at 44,975, including 12,802 active cases & 715 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/bwqXmUS7O0

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

10:53 (IST)

Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates

Odisha reports over 1,300 new cases in past 24 hours

Odisha on Monday reported 1384 new positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 36,297 including 14,095 active cases and 21,954 recovered cases, reports ANI quoting state health department.

10:50 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Heartning to be back from hospital, praying for Abhishek: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has immense gratitude for the doctors who provided him with medical care for COVID-19 and feels overwhelmed to be free of the virus finally. Amitabh, on Sunday, tested negative for the novel coronavirus and was discharged from hospital.

10:16 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

India crosses 2 cr tests, recovery rate at 65.4%

India crosses 2 crore tests. Tests per million population is about 14.6 lakh with 3.81 lakh tests conducted on Sunday. India's recovery rate rises to 65.8%.

10:08 (IST)

Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates

Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19, reports AP. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night saying Pederson hasn't experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine.

The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily.

09:57 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kosovo LATEST Updates

Kosovo PM tests positive for COVID-19

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti has said that he has contracted the coronavirus and will self-isolate for two weeks, reports AFP. “I have no signs [of the disease], except a very mild cough,” says Hoti.

09:54 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

India reports over 52,000 new cases, 771 deaths in past 24 hrs

India reported a single-day spike of 52,972 positive cases and 771 deaths in India in the last 24 hours. India's COVID-19 tally rises to 18,03,696 including 5,79,357 active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated and 38,135 deaths, according to the latest update from the Health Ministry.

09:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Updates

Uma Bharti says she will avoid ground-breaking ceremony of Ayodhya temples

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti said that she would travel to Ayodhya city in Uttar Pradesh, but avoid the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple on Wednesday as a precaution against the coronavirus. Bharti says she would visit the site of the temple only after everyone left.

“I will leave Bhopal this evening and until I reach Ayodhya tomorrow evening, I may be exposed to the infection,” she tweets. “In this situation, I will stay away from the place where Prime Minister Modi and others will be present. I will reach there only after everyone has left the spot.”

इसीलिये मैंने रामजन्मभूमि न्यास के अधिकारीओ को सूचना दी है की शिलान्यास के कार्यक्रम के मुहूर्त पर मै अयोध्या में शरयु के किनारे पर रहूँगी ।

— Uma Bharti (@umasribharti) August 3, 2020

09:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Updates

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says COVID-19 situation worsening in UP

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that though she had alerted the Uttar Pradesh government of the worsening coronavirus situation in the state, the Yogi Adityanath government failed to act on time.

“People don’t get their test reports even after a week of giving samples and those who are infected don’t get hospital beds,” she tweeted on Sunday. Vadra also tagged a news report that claimed infected doctors were also not getting beds to get treated.

यूपी में कोरोना से बिगड़ते हालात को देखते हुए मैंने कई बार आगाह किया लेकिन फिर भी समय रहते जरूरी इंतजाम नहीं किये गए। सैम्पल देने के एक सप्ताह बाद भी लोगों को कोरोना की रिपोर्ट नहीं मिल रही है और जो कोरोना से संक्रमित हो रहे हैं उन्हें अस्पतालों में बेड नहीं मिल रहे।.. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/3htg3cMs6m

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 2, 2020

08:34 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jharkhand LATEST Updates

3 more patients die in Jharkhand; another MLA tests positive

Three persons succumbed to novel coronavirus infection in Jharkhand on Sunday taking the death toll to 118, while 371 new positive cases raised the states tally to 12,559, a government bulletin said. AJSU party MLA Lambodar Mahto tested positive to COVID-19.

The number of active cases now stood at 7,759 and a total of 4,682 patients have recovered from the disease, the bulletin said.

08:01 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

BS Yediyurappa admitted to hospital for observation after testing positive

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to the hospital for observation. He is doing well, is clinically stable and will be monitored closely by our team, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital Karnataka. The Chief Minister tested positive for COVID19 yesterday.

07:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Assam LATEST Updates

Another Assam MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Congress MLA Rakibul Hussain on Sunday became the seventh legislator in Assam to contract coronavirus infection. Hussain, the MLA from Samaguri in Central Assam and a former state minister, said in a Facebook post that he tested positive for the virus along with his wife Nazreen Hussain.

07:47 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

DCGI gives nod to Serum Institute for phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given nod to the Serum Institute of India (SII) for conducting phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by the University of Oxford, in the country.

Government officials told PTI that the approval for conducting phase 2 and 3 clinical trials by the SII was granted by DCGI Dr V G Somani late Sunday night after a thorough evaluation based on the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19.

Coronavirus LATEST Updates: BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'.

Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from 5 August without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done.

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that while several COVID-19 vaccines are in the phase 3 trial, "there may be a silver bullet for COVID-19".

The Union Health Ministry released the standard operating procedure for reopening gyms and yoga centres from 5 August. The new guidelines include spacing out equipment, staggering fitness sessions and disinfection of the premises.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan blamed people’s 'complacency' for the sudden surge in the COVID 19 cases in the state and emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing

Congress MP and son of former union minister P Chidambaram, Karti P Chidambaram took to Twitter on Monday to announce that he had tested positive for COVID-19

There are 5,79,357 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country at present while the recoveries have increased to 11,86,203

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to the hospital for observation. He is doing well, is clinically stable, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital Bengaluru.

As India's coronavirus case count crossed 17 lakh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has tested positive for the infection — the first Indian Cabinet minister to contract the novel coronavirus.

The viral infection also reached other top political leaders from the BJP, including Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa and Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit. Uttar Pradesh BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh and the states Jal Shakti minister Mahendra Singh also contracted the virus while Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister for Technical Education Kamal Rani Varun succumbed to the disease.

India's 54,735 new cases were down from the previous day's record 57,118 but raised the total to 17,50,723 and toll from the virus to 37,364 with 853 fatalities reported on Sunday.

The month of July, according to AP, accounted for more than 11 lakh of those cases. Seeing the rising cases, the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council announced on Sunday that the IPL 2020 will be held in the UAE between 19 September and 10 November, while allowing unlimited replacements due to the precarious health situation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement said that the Women's T20 challenge too will be held in the UAE.

BJP leaders including Shah, Yediyurappa test positive

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has tested negative for the virus and will be admitted to a hospital on doctor's advice even though his health was fine. A close confidant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 55-year-old Shah made the announcement on Twitter.

कोरोना के शुरूआती लक्षण दिखने पर मैंने टेस्ट करवाया और रिपोर्ट पॉजिटिव आई है। मेरी तबीयत ठीक है परन्तु डॉक्टर्स की सलाह पर अस्पताल में भर्ती हो रहा हूँ। मेरा अनुरोध है कि आप में से जो भी लोग गत कुछ दिनों में मेरे संपर्क में आयें हैं, कृपया स्वयं को आइसोलेट कर अपनी जाँच करवाएं।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 2, 2020

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The home minister also requested those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get tested for coronavirus and isolate themselves. It was not officially disclosed where Shah was admitted but reports said that Shah had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

The last known public function which Shah attended was on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) where he addressed a webinar on the occasion of the 100th death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. About 50 people were physically present at the event. Government sources told new agency PTI that the home minister was also present at the last meeting of the Union Cabinet held on Wednesday.

Union minister Babul Supriyo said that he was going into self-isolation as he had met Shah.

My sincere gratitude for all the Best Wishes.. Your prayers wil help Shri @AmitShah ji recover sooner than layer🙏As for me, I am cornered in my own 'Home' by my very own 'Near & Dear Ones' 😢 Books & a Harmonium - wil use this time for my 'Software Upgrade' 😀 https://t.co/0busQm7BL5

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Late at night, Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said that he has also tested positive for the virus and is being hospitalised on doctor's advice although the infection is mild.

I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine.

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Earlier, Uttar Pradesh minister Mahendra Singh also tested positive for COVID-19, a state government official told PTI. "He tested positive for COVID-19 around two-three days ago," he said.

The chief of Uttar Pradesh's BJP unit, Swatantra Dev Singh, also said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined himself at his home as per doctors' advice.

डॉक्टर की सलाह पर मैं वर्तमान में अपने आवास पर होम क्वारंटाइन हूँ। मेरा सभी प्रदेश्वासियों से निवेदन है कि पूरी ��ावधानी बरतें और सरकार की गाइडलाइन का सख़्ती से पालन करे।

— Swatantra Dev Singh (@swatantrabjp) August 2, 2020

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On Sunday, Kamal Rani Varun, the only woman cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Lucknow. She was 62. The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on 18 July, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS). She had comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and hyperthyroidism, a senior doctor at the hospital told PTI.

Tamil Nadu governor tests positive

In Chennai, the Kauvery Hospital in a bulletin said that Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit (also a former BJP MP) has tested positive for COVID-19, but has been advised home isolation since his infection is mild.

The 80-year old Purohit was on self-isolation since July 29 after three people in the Raj Bhavan tested positive for the coronavirus.

Purohit "tested positive for COVID-19," hospital executive director Dr Aravindan Selvaraj said in the bulletin.

"He is asymptomatic and clinically stable," it said, adding the governor underwent further tests and assessment at the hospital located at Alwarpet area of the city.

"As the infection is mild, he has been advised home isolation and will be monitored by the medical team of Kauvery Hospital," it added.

Amitabh Bachchan discharged

Meanwhile, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he has tested negative for COVID-19 and will be quarantined at home.

The 77-year-old actor was admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital along with son Abhishek after testing positive for COVID-19 on 11 July. Abhishek, however, said he is still COVID-19 positive and will remain under medical care.

I, Unfortunately due to some comorbidities remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. 🙏🏽 I’ll beat this and come back healthier! Promise. 💪🏽 — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 2, 2020

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India reports 54,735 new cases, 853 deaths

India's COVID-19 tally reached 17.5 lakh on Sunday, just two days after it went past 16 lakh. As many as 54,735 new cases and 853 fatalities were recorded in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Sunday.

This is the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000

But recoveries also rose to over 11 lakh day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated in the morning. There are 5,67,730 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country at present.

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has risen to 65.44 percent while the fatality rate has further dropped to 2.13 percent, said the health ministry.

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 1,98,21,831 samples have been tested up to 1 August with, 4,63,172 samples being tested on Saturday.

Of the 853 fresh deaths reported on Sunday, 322 are from Maharashtra, 99 from Tamil Nadu, 98 from Karnataka, 58 from Andhra Pradesh, 48 from West Bengal, 47 from Uttar Pradesh, 26 from Delhi, 23 from Gujarat, 19 from Punjab, 16 from Rajasthan, 13 from Bihar, 11 each from Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir and 10 from Odisha.

Of the total 37,364 deaths, Maharashtra has reported the maximum at 15,316 followed by 4,034 in Tamil Nadu, 3,989 in Delhi, 2,464 in Gujarat, 2,412 in Karnataka, 1,677 in Uttar Pradesh, 1,629 in West Bengal, 1,407 in Andhra Pradesh and 876 in Madhya Pradesh.

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 percent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

Mizoram, Goa see record jumps in new cases

During the day, many states including Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra reported new cases and deaths

Mizoram reported its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 with 55 people being infected with the deadly virus, taking the northeastern state's caseload to 468. Goa too reported a record spike of 337 COVID-19 cases, propelling the infection count in the coastal state to 6,530, while the death of five people increased the toll to 53.

With the addition of 9,509 cases, Maharashtra's COVID-19 case count reached 4,41,228 on Sunday while the toll rose to 15,576 with 260 people succumbing to the infection during the day.

Tamil Nadu recorded 5,875 new COVID-19 cases taking the aggregate total to 2.57 lakh till date, while 98 more people succumbed to the virus on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh saw a marginal dip in its numbers. Against the 9,276 cases on Saturday after three days of 10,000 odd infections, fresh infections in the state further slid to 8,555, taking the overall count to 1.58 lakh.

The toll mounted to 1,474 with 67 new casualties in the last 24 hours while 6,272 more coronavirus patients recovered, the latest government bulletin said.

IPL 2020 to take place in UAE

As cases continued to spike, the Indian Premier League's Governing Council on Sunday decided to hold the IPL 2020 in UAE and approved COVID-19 substitutions for the event. The tournament will be played from 19 September to 10 November at three venues in the UAE — Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi —subject to government approval, which is expected in the next couple of days.

"The 53-day tournament will witness 10 afternoon matches starting at 15:30 IST while the evening matches will start at 19:30 IST," stated a release from the BCCI.

In another major decision, the IPL GC also approved the women's IPL.

"Women's T20 Challenge will also take place in the UAE and will comprise three teams with four matches to be played during the IPL Playoff week," stated the Board's press release.

Health ministry issues fresh guidelines for international travelers flying to India

In another development, the health ministry issued revised guidelines for international travellers arriving in India. According to the new guidelines, passengers flying to India from 8 August can skip institutional quarantine if they submit COVID-19 negative test reports. The RT-PCR test should have been conducted within 96 hours prior to undertaking the journey.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issues new guidelines for international passengers arriving into India, which will come in force from 12:01 am on August 8.

All travellers should submit self-declaration form on https://t.co/Ms9U7ZnJPf at least 72 hrs before scheduled travel. pic.twitter.com/3GyOQabugq

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The test report should be uploaded on the portal www.newdelhiairport.in for consideration, the guidelines stated.

According to the guidelines, all passengers are required to submit an undertaking on www.newdelhiairport.in that they are willing to undergo seven days mandatory institutional quarantine at their own expense, followed by seven days home quarantine.

"If they wish to seek such exemption, they shall apply on the online portal at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the portal will be final," it said.

Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise. The test report could also be produced upon arrival at the point of entry at airport in India, it said.

The guidelines also included rules to be followed while boarding and de-boarding as well as during the travel.

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Gates, Corona and New World Order

The Conspiracy Agenda ... Event 201 = Gates... ID2020 = Gates... Coronavirus patent = Gates... Covid vaccine = Gates... WHO/NIAID/CDC/UN funding = Gates... Fauci/Birx/Tedros funding = Gates... New Economy based on Human Activity (060606) = Gates... -Hypothesize a simulated global outbreak, required steps, various phases, overall timeline and expected outcomes (Rockefeller - Lock Step, 2010) -Create a very contagious but super low mortality rate virus to fit the needed plan (SARS/HIV hybrid research strain created at Fort Detrick class 4 lab from 2008-2013 as part of a research project to find out why coronavirus's spread like wildfire in bats but have an extremely hard time infecting humans (hence the 4 HIV inserts, aka the missing key to infect the human ACE-2 receptor)) -Create a weaponized version of the virus with a much higher mortality rate as a "BACKUP plan" ready to be released in phase 3 BUT ONLY IF NEEDED (SARS/HIV/MERS weaponized tribrid strain created at Fort Detrick class 4 lab in 2015) -Transport the research strain to a different class 4 lab (National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg Canada) and have it stolen and smuggled out by China (Shi Zhengli) on purpose and taken to China's only class 4 lab (Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan China) for added plausible deniability and to help cement the wanted BACKUP public script as something to fall back on IF needed (primary script being its natural, backup script being that China created it and released it by accident) -Fund all the talking heads (Fauci/Birx/Tedros...) and agencies (WHO/NIAID/CDC/UN...) that would be involved with pandemic response prior to the planned release of the research strain to control the wanted script throughout the operation -Create and fund the vaccination development and roll-out plan so its capable of being rolled out on a global scale (Gates - Decade of Vaccines: Global Vaccine Action Plan, 2010-2020) -Create and fund the vaccination verification/certification protocols (Digital ID) to enforce/confirm the vaccination program after the mandatory roll-out is enacted (Gates - ID2020) -Simulate the Lock Step hypothesis just prior to the planned research strain release using a real-world exercise as a final wargame to determine expected response/timelines/outcomes (Gates - Event 201, Oct 2019) -Release the research strain at the Wuhan Institute of Virology itself and then blame it's released on a natural scapegoat as the wanted primary script (the Wuhan wet market, Nov 2019) -Downplay the human-to-human transmission for as long as possible to allow the research strain to spread on a global scale before any country can lockdown/respond to avoid initial infection -Once a country has seed infection in place, lockdown incoming/outgoing travel but keep the transmission within the country spreading for as long as possible -Once enough people in a country/region are infected, enact forced quarantines/isolation for that area and expand the lockdown regions slowly over time -Over-hype the mortality rate by tying the research strain to deaths that have little to nothing to do with the actual virus to keep the fear and compliance at a maximum (if anyone dies for ANY reason and is found they have COVID consider it a COVID death & if anyone is thought to of MAYBE had symptoms of COVID to assume they have COVID and consider it a COVID death) -Keep the public quarantined for as long as possible to destroy the regions economy, create civil unrest, breakdown the supply chain, and cause the start of mass food shortages, as well as cause peoples immune system to weaken due to lack of interaction with other people/bacteria (the outside world... aka the things that keeps our immune system alert and active) -Downplay and attack any potential "treatments" and continue to echo that only a "cure" is viable to fight this virus (aka a vaccine) -Continue to drag out the quarantine over and over and over again (in 2 week intervals) causing more and more people to eventually stand up and protest/defy them -Eventually end the phase 1 quarantine once they get enough public push-back (~June 2020), and publicly state that they still think it's "too early" to end the isolation but are going to do it anyways -Once the public go "back to normal" wait a few weeks and then continue to over-hype the research strain mortality rate (~Aug-Sept 2020), and combine it with the increase in deaths due to people dying from standard illnesses at a higher rate then normal due to having highly weakened immune systems from months of being in isolation, to help further "pad" the mortality rate and hype the upcoming phase 2 lockdown -Eventually enact phase 2 quarantines (~Oct-Nov 2020) on a even more extreme level and blame the protesters (mostly people who don't trust their government already) for the cause of the "larger" 2nd wave (we told you so, it was too early, this is all your fault cause you needed a hair cut, your freedoms have consequences...) -Enforce the phase 2 quarantines at a much more extreme level, increasing the penalty for defiance (replace fines with jail time), deem ALL travel as non-essential, increase checkpoints (including military assistance), increase tracking/tracing of the population (mandatory apps), take over control of food/gas (large scale shortages) so that people can only get access to essential products/services if they are FIRST given permission -Keep the phase 2 lockdown in place for a much longer period of time then the phase 1 lockdown, continuing to destroy the global economy, further degrade the supply chain, and further amplify the food shortages, and alike -Quell any public outrage using extreme actions/force and make anyone who defy's them appear as public enemy #1 to those who are willing to submit -After a rather long phase 2 lockdown (6+ months), roll-out the vaccination program + vaccine certification and make it mandatory for everyone (giving priority access to those that submitted from the start), and have those that are for it attack those that are against it saying they are a threat and the cause of all the problems (we can't go back to normal until EVERYONE takes the vaccine... people defying them are hurting our way of life and therefore are the enemy) -If the majority of people go along with the agenda then let those people enter the new system (new normal) while limiting the minority that defy the agenda's ability to work/travel/live -If the majority of people go against the agenda then release the weaponized SARS/HIV/MERS tribrid strain as phase 3, a virus with a 30%+ mortality rate as a final scare to push the minority to quickly become the majority and give a final "we told you so" to those that didn't listen -Enact the new economy model (Microsoft patent 060606 - Cryptocurrency System Using Body Activity Data) which is based on human behavior and willingness to submit (tweaked version of Black Mirror's "Fifteen Million Merits") using food/water/shelter and other essentials as a weapon of enforcement of the new economic system. Basically do what we want and get rewarded (gain credits/score and gain more access to things you need to survive) or go against what we want and get penalized (lose credits/score and lose access to things you need to survive). ....Welcome to the New World Order.. And I would like to add that if anyone thinks that this isn't true then check out parts of China, they already have the cryptocurrency system in place in certain areas..

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Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Narendra Modi says measures needed in third phase of COVID-19 lockdown aren't required in fourth phase

23:50 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways says passengers to go through health protocols on arrival at their destinations

"As per MHA guidelines,on arrival at their destination,the travelling passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the destination state/UT. Before commencing journey, passengers are adviced to check their destina. state regarding all such protocols," Railway ministry tweeted.

23:40 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Everyone returning to Karnataka must be under institutional quarantine

All people returning to Karnataka from any state, symptomatic or asymptomatic shall be kept in institutional quarantine, the Karnataka health department said.

23:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

Two more BSF jawans test positive in Tripura

Two jawans of the BSF tested positive for coronavirus in Tripura's Dhalai district on Monday. "The district was declared a 'red zone' earlier this month. With this, the total tally of COVID-19 cases in the state has reached 154," India Today reported.

23:29 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says there is potential for domestic tourism

Referring to tourism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he saw potential for domestic tourism but we need to think of the contours of the same. He asked the policymakers to also keep in mind how to embrace new models of teaching and learning in the education sector.

23:18 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Must strengthen medical systems before onset of monsoon, says Modi

Narendra Modi said, "We will need an all-encompassing approach to deal with various challenges that will arise before us. With the onset of monsoon, there will be proliferation of many non-COVID-19 diseases, for which we must prepare and strengthen our medical and health systems."

23:07 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Social distancing is biggest weapon right now, says Modi

PM Modi said, "Even as we look at the gradual withdrawal of the lockdown, we should constantly remember that till we do not find a vaccine or a solution, the biggest weapon with us to the fight the virus is social distancing."

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the importance of 'Do Gaz Ki doori' and added that suggestion of night curfew raised by many CMs would surely reaffirm the feeling of caution among people. He requested all the chief ministers for specific feedback on lockdown," the PMo said.

23:05 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says world has 'fundamentally changed' after COVID-19

In the virtual meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we must understand that the world has fundamentally changed post COVID-19. "Now the world will be Pre-Corona, Post-Corona just like in the case of the World Wars. And this would entail significant changes in how we function."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the new way of life would be on the principle of “Jan Se lekar Jag Tak”, from an individual to the whole of humanity, the PMO said.

23:00 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi thanks CMs for 'proactive role' against COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Chief Ministers for their proactive role in the country’s fight against COVID-19 and for their valuable suggestions emanating out of their grass root level experience: Prime Minister's Office on PM Modi's 5th video conference with CMs

22:54 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi asked states to suggest 'broad strategy' on lockdown by 15 May

The PMO said, "I (PM Modi) request you all to share with me by 15 May, a broad strategy on how each one of you would want to deal with lockdown regime in your particular states. I want states to make a blueprint on how to deal with various nuances during and after gradual easing of lockdown."

22:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says lockdown measures in 3rd phase not required in 4th phase

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I am of the firm view that the measures needed in the first phase of lockdown were not needed during the 2nd phase and similarly the measures needed in the 3rd phase are not needed in the fourth."

22:45 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

We are facing two-fold challenge, says PM

"We have a twofold challenge – to reduce the transmission rate of the disease, and to increase public activity gradually, while adhering to all the guidelines, and we will have to work towards achieving both these objectives" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

22:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says officials have understood pandemic operating procedures

In his opening remarks in the virtual meeting with all CMs, Modi said, “We now have reasonably clear indication as to geographical spread of pandemic in India, including worst affected areas. Over past few weeks, officials have understood operating procedures in a time such as this, right up to the district level."

"PM said that this understanding of the spread of COVID-19 will help the country in having a focused fight against it. “And therefore, we can now further focus our strategy in this battle against coronavirus, as should be the case," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with the Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories in the country to discuss the road ahead in India’s fight against #COVID19: PM's Office pic.twitter.com/gaCZkC1raM

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020

22:36 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

All quarantine processes shall be followed in case of migrants, says Modi

"The return of labourers to their native places is going to have double impact, the state they worked in will be short of labour and on the receiving states might see a spike in cases. We should be prepared for this spike in cases. But we have to look at them and their concerns from a humanitarian point of view. Once they reach home, all the due processes of checking and screening and quarantine must be followed in case they show any symptoms," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quoted as saying by News18.

22:31 (IST)

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports 79 new COVID-19 cases today

The Telangana health department said that 79 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,275, including 444 active cases, 801 cured/discharged and 30 deaths.

22:29 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 450 special trains have been run, says Railways

RD Bajpai, Railways Executive Director said that more than 450 'shramik special trains' and brought over five lakh migrants to their respective states. Our target is to run more than 100 trains a day and we will achieve it.

22:27 (IST)

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

Nitish Kumar COVID-19 lockdown should be extended till end-May

"We will agree with whatever decision the Centre takes on lockdown but our advice is to extend the lockdown till the end of May," said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

22:25 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Howrah-New Delhi special train sold out today, says report

After bookings for the special trains started on the IRCTC trains on Monday, The Indian Express reported that all the AC-1 and AC-3 tickets for the Howrah-Delhi train were sold out "within the first 10 minutes".

22:20 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Uttar Pradesh reported 109 COVID-19 cases today

Uttar Pradesh reported 109 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, taking the total count to 3,573, including 1,735 active cases and 1,758 recoveries.

22:17 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

30,000 PNRs generated till 9.15 pm

The Indian Railways said that by 9:15 pm, approximately 30,000 PNRs had been generated and reservations were issued to more than 54,000 passengers.

22:11 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Finance Ministry says released Rs 6,195 cr to 14 states

The Finance Ministry on Monday said that the government on Monday released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the 2nd equated monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant as recommended by 15th Finance Commission. This would provide them additional resources during the coronavirus crisis.

22:07 (IST)

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

5 COVID-19 patients discharged in Assam

Glad to share that 5 #COVID19 patients of Bongaingaon, who were admitted at MMCH, are discharged today. Total discharged patients are 39 now. So far, 64 total cases in Assam, while active cases are 22, as one person who had tested positive here had left for Bihar.#AssamCares pic.twitter.com/f1Riq4g8Ru

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 11, 2020

21:56 (IST)

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

174 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan

174 new cases of coronavirus and five deaths have been reported in Rajasthan on Monday, taking the total number of cases and deaths to 3988 and 113, respectively. Number of active cases in the state stands at 1,551, the state health department said.

21:47 (IST)

Coronavirus in Inda Latest Updates

Modi says COVID-19 lockdown will have to continue, says report

News18 reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the COVID-19 lockdown will have to continue beyond 17 May. In the meeting with all chief ministers, Modi reported asked "the states to give suggestion before 15 May on what economic activities should be allowed and how to go about it."

"Your enthusiasm and spirit will help us win this war against coronavirus. We are working on all the possibilities and ideas to open up economic activities. Life pre and post coronavirus will see a different culture in this country. We must all work towards engaging more technology in our education imparting systems to counter situation like this. There is ample scope in out country with regards to tourism even post coronavirus we will have to explore that," he was quoted as saying.

21:37 (IST)

Coornavirus in India Latest Updates

Concessional UTS or PRS tickets will only be issued to some categories of people, says Railways

No concessional Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) and Passenger Reservation System (PRS) tickets for all categories of passengers except students, 4 categories of Divyangjan and 11 categories of patients shall be issued: Ministry of Railways

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020

21:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,230 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today

1,230 new coronavirus cases and 36 deaths were reported in Maharashtra on Monday, the state health department said. The total number of cases in the state rose to 23,401.

Meanwhile, the toll stands at 868.

21:21 (IST)

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat reports 347 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, 347 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Gujarat, the state health department said. The total number of cases stands at 8,542 now, including 2,780 cured/discharged cases and 513 deaths

21:08 (IST)

Coornavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Mansover Garden area in Delhi de-contained today

One more area in Delhi — House No. A-30, Mansarover Garden — has been de-contained on Monday, bring down the total number of containment zones in the National Capital to 81. There was no new addition in containment zones on Monday.

21:06 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

161 COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand so far

A total of 161 coronavirus cases have been reported in Jharkhand so far, of which 80 are active cases and 78 are recovered/discharged cases, the state health department said on Monday.

20:56 (IST)

Coronavirus in Germany Latest Updates

Germany surge sounds coronavirus alarm as world takes steps to reopen

Germany reported on Monday that new coronavirus infections were accelerating exponentially after early steps to ease its lockdown, news that sounded a global alarm even as businesses opened from Paris hair salons to Shanghai Disneyland.

Germany’s Robert Koch Institute reported that the “reproduction rate” — the number of people each person infected with the coronavirus goes on to infect - had risen to 1.1. Any rate above 1 means the virus is spreading exponentially.

(Reuters)

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Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Mumbai reports 791 new COVID-19 cases today

Reports said that 791 new coronavirus cases and 20 deaths due to the virus were reported in Mumbai on Monday. Mumbai is one of the worst-hit cities by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total cases of coronavirus in the city rose to 14,355, the BMC said, adding that the toll stands at 538.

20:41 (IST)

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

798 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today

798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 8,002, including 5,895 active cases, 2,051 discharged and 53 deaths, the state health department said.

20:35 (IST)

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha health bulletin today:

New cases today: 37 Total cases: 414 Recovered: 85 Toll: 03 Active cases: 326

20:24 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

States must be allowed to make reasonable changes in lockdown guidelines, says Kerala

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Narendra Modi that state governments should be allowed to make "reasonable changes" to the lockdown gidelines.

:States face different challenges and therefore should be given the freedom to make reasonable changes to the guidelines relating to the lockdown," he said.

20:17 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Dharavi reports 57 new cases today

Mumbai's Dharavi on Monday reported 57 fresh cases of coronavirus, taking its total count to 912.

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Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

List of demands from Uddhav Thackeray in meeting with PM:

Start industries in the green zone

Start local trains for workers involved in essential services Decision about lockdown should be taken very carefully as COVID-19 cases might be at its peak in June or July. Allow farmers to get crop insurance Maharashtra should get GST returns at the earliest If needed, Centre should provide additional work force

(India Today report)

19:54 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Local trains should be started for essential workers, says Uddhav

Mumbai local trains should be started again for the people who are engaged in essential services, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said during the video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

19:48 (IST)

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Economic activities should be allowed outside containment zones, says Kejriwal

"Economic activities should be allowed to resume in all parts of Delhi except containment zones," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during video conference meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases,even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously: Maharashtra CM during video conference with PM today #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/UON1XDBkRp

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020

19:27 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Uddhav Thackeray tells PM to decide on lockdown 'with caution'

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray told Prime minister Narendra Modi in the virtual meeting on Monday to decide on the future plan of action on the coronavirus lockdown "with caution".

"Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases, even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously," he said.

"I request that if the need arises the state should be given central forces as police are under heavy pressure and their personnel are also getting infected," he added.

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020

19:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

54 new COVID-19 cases reported in Punjab today

The total number of coronavirus cases reaches 1,877 in Punjab, with 54 more people testing positive on Monday. The number of active cases and fatalities due to the infection stands at 1,678 and 31, respectively, the Punjab health department said.

19:12 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

CAPF have 760 COVID-19 cases so far

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have reported 760 coronavirus cases so far, India Today said.

CRPF: Total 236 cases so far

ITBP: Total 156 cases so far

BSF: Total 281 cases so far

CISF: Total 66 cases so far

NSG: One case so far.

19:07 (IST)

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat CM not in favour of lockdown extension, reports India Today

India Today quoted sources as saying that Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani "is not in the favour of extending the lockdown. A meeting of all CMs with PM Modi via video conferencing is currently underway."

19:02 (IST)

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

Northeast states will work together, says Tripura CM

Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb was quoted by News18 as saying, "The northeast will work together and will fast track its economic activities."

"He urged the PM that the NE corridor should be connected by road from Bangladesh, so that trade and business activity can be accelerated. He also sought for GST collection from Centre," the report said.

18:55 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Maharashtra, Telangana, Bengal also seek extension of lockdown

According to an India Today report, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal governments also sought an extension of the coronavirus lockdown, in the virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said it’s impossible to go forward without lockdown. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee too demanded a lockdown extension," the report said.

18:48 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

18 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K

18 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, of which six are from the Jammu division and 12 from the Kashmir division. Total positive cases in the Union Territory stands at 879, including 442 active cases.

18:40 (IST)

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

Nine more COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar

Nine more coronavirus cases were reported in Bihar on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 733.

18:34 (IST)

Coronavirus in PUnjab Latest Updates

Amarinder Singh suggested lockdown extension with 'careful strategy'

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh suggested that the coronavirus lockdown be extended, "but with a carefully crafted strategy, backed by fiscal and economic empowerment of the states, to save lives and secure livehood", News18 reported.

In the virtual meeting between chief ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, he also said that "states needed to be given greater flexibility in micro-planning as part of a carefully planned exit strategy, encompassing both COVID-19 containment and a defined path of economic revival."

18:27 (IST)

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Three more COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha today

The Odisha health department said that three more coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Monday. The total number of cases in the state is now at 394, including 306 active cases, 85 cured, and 3 deaths.

18:24 (IST)

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

5-yr-old among new COVID-19 cases in Gurugram

Reports said that a 5-year-old girl was among three new cases of coronavirus in Gurugram on Monday. "The girl is said to have come in contact with the virus through her infected mother," India Today reported.

18:15 (IST)

Coronavirus in Indiai Latest Updates

Railways issues schedule of 30 special trains to run from tomorrow

Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12 May.

Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12th May. pic.twitter.com/fvwxMrL3P3

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020

18:05 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

14 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka

The Karnataka health department on Monday said that 14 more coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now at 862, including 426 discharged and 31 deaths.

Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: 798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 8,002, including 5,895 active cases, 2,051 discharged and 53 deaths, the state health department said.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Narendra Modi that state governments should be allowed to make "reasonable changes" to the lockdown guidelines.

:States face different challenges and therefore should be given the freedom to make reasonable changes to the guidelines relating to the lockdown," he said.

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray told Prime minister Narendra Modi in the virtual meeting on Monday to decide on the future plan of action on the coronavirus lockdown "with caution".

"I request that if the need arises the state should be given central forces as police are under heavy pressure and their personnel are also getting infected," he added.

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have reported 760 coronavirus cases so far, India Today said.

CRPF: Total 236 cases so far

ITBP: Total 156 cases so far

BSF: Total 281 cases so far

CISF: Total 66 cases so far

NSG: One case so far.

According to an India Today report, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal governments also sought an extension of the coronavirus lockdown, in the virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said it’s impossible to go forward without lockdown. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee too demanded a lockdown extension," the report said.

Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12 May. This is according to the MHA's guidelines to transport stranded people, including migrants, back to their native states.

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to operate passenger trains, "saying it would lead to a lot more chaos in terms of identifying people who’ve been infected, testing and quarantining."

During the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all chief ministers, News18 reported that Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami has requested Modi "not to permit operation of regular train and air services in the state till 31 May."

Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry on Monday said that in last 24 hours, 4,213 new coronavirus cases have been reported, along with 1,559 recoveries. The recovery rate is now at 31.15 percent. The total number of cases is at 67,152.

He added that the total number of recoveries is 20,917, and 44,029 people are under active medical supervision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the chief ministers of all states began on Monday. They will reportedly discuss the "strategy to contain the spread of the coronavirus with the chief ministers."

A West Bengal- based private firm GCC Biotech India claimed that it has developed an indigenous 'real-time' COVID-19 testing kit, costing only Rs 500 for a single test.

Confirmed e-tickets are mandatory to travel by train, according to the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Shram Shakti Bhawan in Delhi, which houses the Ministry of Power, has been sealed after an officer tested positive for coronavirus. Delhi reported 310 new cases in the last 24 hours, but no deaths due to COVID-19.

Lamenting the conditions at Mumbai's KEM Hospital, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane shared a video on Twitter showing body bags lying next to patients in a ward. "There is no need to defame anyone," Shiv Sena's Anil Desai said, adding that the conditions visible in the video would have prevailed at that moment and would have been corrected immediately by hospital workers.

The Indian Railways has operated 468 Shramik Special trains since 1 May and ferried home more than 5 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, officials said.

COVID-19 would be recorded as an 'underlying cause of death when leading to pneumonia, cardiac injury, and clotting in the bloodstream, among others, according to the guidance issued by ICMR for the appropriate recording of deaths due to the disease in India.

In a bid to ferry more migrants, the Railways on Monday decided to carry around 1,700 passengers on board its 'Shramik Special' trains instead of the current 1,200. According to an order issued, the railway zones have also been asked to provide three stoppages in the destination state other than the final stop, at the request of the state governments.

The review meeting of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with CEOs of public sector banks (PSBs) scheduled for Monday has been postponed. According to sources, the meeting has been deferred and the new date will be informed shortly.

MHA directed all states to allow smooth movement of all medical professionals, nurses, paramedics, sanitation personnel and ambulances, and ensure opening of all private clinics, nursing homes and labs with all staff. Such movement shall also be facilitated inter-state, where required, it said on Monday.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that 16,73,688 samples were tested for COVID-19 till 9.00 am today. The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 67,152, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry. The toll has risen to 2,206 with 44,029 active cases.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting with CEOs of public sector banks (PSBs) on Monday to discuss various issues, including credit offtake, as part of efforts to prop up the economy hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

A Saket district court employee has tested positive for coronavirus infection, District Judge Neena Bansal Krishna said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the number of deaths globally from COVID-19 has surpassed 280,000, according to the database compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

First Air India special flight, which took off from San Francisco with 225 Indians on board, landed in Mumbai on Monday. The passengers departed from San Francisco International Airport on Saturday (local time) under the Government of India's Vande Bharat mission on Sunday.

India has reported a total of 62,939 COVID-19 cases till Sunday, with Maharashtra alone reporting 20,228 of these infections, a report by the Union health ministry has stated.

However, the report said that India's mortality rate is 3.35 percent, as compared to the global average of 6.9 percent.

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 41,472, while 19,357 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. The recovery rate stands at about 30.75 percent.

Meanwhile, in what can be seen as a step towards easing the nationwide lockdown, an official release said that the Railways plans to gradually restart passenger trains from 12 May.

State-wise cases and deaths

A total 128 deaths were reported in the country since Saturday morning — 48 in Maharashtra, 23 in Gujarat, 15 in Madhya Pradesh, 11 in West Bengal, eight in Uttar Pradesh, five each in Rajasthan and Delhi, four in Tamil Nadu, three in Andhra Pradesh, two in Punjab and one each in Telangana, Haryana, Chandigarh and Assam.

Of the 2,109 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 779 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 472 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 171, Rajasthan at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at 44.

The death toll is 31 in Punjab, 30 each in Karnataka and Telangana. Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana each have registered nine COVID-19 deaths, Bihar five and Kerala four.

Jharkhand has recorded three COVID-19 fatalities. Odisha, Chandigarh, Assam and Himachal Pradesh have reported two deaths each.

Meghalaya and Uttarakhand have reported one fatality each.

According to the health ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 20,228,followed by Gujarat at 7,796, Delhi at 6,542, Tamil Nadu at 6,535, Rajasthan at 3,708, Madhya Pradesh at 3,614 and Uttar Pradesh at 3,373.

The number of coronavirus cases has gone up to 1,930 in Andhra Pradesh, 1,786 in West Bengal and 1,762 in Punjab.

They have risen to 1,163 in Telangana, 836 in Jammu and Kashmir, 794 in Karnataka, 675 in Haryana and 591 in Bihar.

Kerala has reported 505 coronavirus cases so far, while Odisha has 294 cases. A total of 169 people have been infected with the virus in Chandigarh and 156 in Jharkhand.

Tripura has reported 134 cases, Uttarakhand has 67 cases, Assam 63 and Chhattisgarh 59. Himachal Pradesh has 50 and Ladakh has registered 42 cases so far.

Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Meghalaya has registered 13 cases, Puducherry has nine, while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases. Manipur has two cases. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadar and Nagar Haveli have reported a case each.

West Bengal reports highest mortality rate, says Union health ministry

According to the health ministry, the highest mortality rate was recorded in West Bengal at 9.57 percent, where 1,786 cases and 171 deaths have been reported. On 5 May, the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) sent to the state had said that the mortality rate in West Bengal was 12.8 percent. This figure stood lower in Maharashtra, where the mortality rate was 3.85 percent, higher than the national average. Of the 128 new COVID-19 deaths in India, 48 were recorded in India's financial capital.

With 7,796 infections, Gujarat reported a mortality rate of 6.05 percent. The figure in Delhi, which has the third highest number of cases in the country, stood at 1.12 percent.

India carried out 86,000 tests for COVID-19 on Saturday and India''s testing capacity now stands at 95,000 samples per day, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan told reporters after inspecting a COVID-19 care centre in the Mandoli area in the national capital.

India had started from one laboratory and now there are 472 laboratories testing for COVID-19, he said.

There are 4362 corona care centres across the country where 3,46,856 patients with mild or very mild symptoms can be kept, he said.

"We are moving fast on path of success in the fight against COVID-19. The doubling rate for the last three days is 12 (days). The recovery rate has crossed 30 per cent. Out of around 60,000 COVID-19 patients, about 20,000 have recovered and gone home," Vardhan said.

"Our mortality rate is still at 3.3 percent.... In the last 24 hours, there has been no case in 10 states and Union territories. There are four states or Union territories where there has not been a single case till now," Vardhan said.

Three migrant workers die near Maharashtra-MP border

Three migrant workers who were on their way to Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, mostly walking, died in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.

The trio were among thousands of migrant workers who have set out on foot for their home states from Maharashtra in the last few weeks amid lockdown on account for coronavirus.

While autopsy reports were yet to be available, doctors said the possible cause of deaths was fatigue and dehydration in peak summer heat.

The deceased, who were traveling separately, were identified as Lalluram (55), resident of village Chhudiya in Prayagraj district, Prem Bahadur (50), resident of Siddharth Nagar and Anees Ahmed (42) of Hardas Girja village of Fatehpur.

Railways to partially resume passenger train operations from 12 May

The Indian Railways will resume passenger train operations from 12 May nearly after two months when services were stopped due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.

Initially, the Railways will run 15 pairs of trains and the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11 May. An official press release on Sunday said: "Indian Railways plans to gradually restart passenger train operations from 12 May, initially with 15 pairs of trains (30 return journeys)."

"These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi station connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, and Jammu Tawi," added the release.

"Thereafter, Indian Railways shall start more special services on new routes, based on the available coaches after reserving 20,000 coaches for COVID-19 care centres and an adequate number of coaches being reserved to enable operation of up to 300 trains every day as 'Shramik Special' for stranded migrants," said the release.

Only online bookings are allowed and ticket booking counters at the railway stations shall remain closed.

As per the release, the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11th May and will be available only on the IRCTC website (https://ift.tt/IFbjHR). Ticket booking counters at the railway stations shall remain closed and no counter tickets including platform tickets shall be issued.

Only the passengers with valid confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway stations.

"Only passengers with valid confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway stations. It will be mandatory for the passengers to wear face cover and undergo screening at departure and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to board the train. Further details including train schedule will be issued separately in due course," added the press release issued by the PIB.

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There is ample scope in out country with regards to tourism even post coronavirus we will have to explore that," he was quoted as saying. 21:37 (IST) Coornavirus in India Latest Updates Concessional UTS or PRS tickets will only be issued to some categories of people, says Railways No concessional Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) and Passenger Reservation System (PRS) tickets for all categories of passengers except students, 4 categories of Divyangjan and 11 categories of patients shall be issued: Ministry of Railways No concessional Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) and Passenger Reservation System (PRS) tickets for all categories of passengers except students, 4 categories of Divyangjan and 11 categories of patients shall be issued: Ministry of Railways #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/WU5ub7nBkd — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020 21:22 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates 1,230 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today 1,230 new coronavirus cases and 36 deaths were reported in Maharashtra on Monday, the state health department said. The total number of cases in the state rose to 23,401. Meanwhile, the toll stands at 868. 21:21 (IST) Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates Gujarat reports 347 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours In the last 24 hours, 347 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Gujarat, the state health department said. The total number of cases stands at 8,542 now, including 2,780 cured/discharged cases and 513 deaths 21:08 (IST) Coornavirus in Delhi Latest Updates Mansover Garden area in Delhi de-contained today One more area in Delhi — House No. A-30, Mansarover Garden — has been de-contained on Monday, bring down the total number of containment zones in the National Capital to 81. There was no new addition in containment zones on Monday. 21:06 (IST) Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates 161 COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand so far A total of 161 coronavirus cases have been reported in Jharkhand so far, of which 80 are active cases and 78 are recovered/discharged cases, the state health department said on Monday. 20:56 (IST) Coronavirus in Germany Latest Updates Germany surge sounds coronavirus alarm as world takes steps to reopen Germany reported on Monday that new coronavirus infections were accelerating exponentially after early steps to ease its lockdown, news that sounded a global alarm even as businesses opened from Paris hair salons to Shanghai Disneyland. Germany’s Robert Koch Institute reported that the “reproduction rate” — the number of people each person infected with the coronavirus goes on to infect - had risen to 1.1. Any rate above 1 means the virus is spreading exponentially. (Reuters) 20:53 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates Mumbai reports 791 new COVID-19 cases today Reports said that 791 new coronavirus cases and 20 deaths due to the virus were reported in Mumbai on Monday. Mumbai is one of the worst-hit cities by the COVID-19 pandemic. Total cases of coronavirus in the city rose to 14,355, the BMC said, adding that the toll stands at 538. 20:41 (IST) Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates 798 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu today 798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 8,002, including 5,895 active cases, 2,051 discharged and 53 deaths, the state health department said. 20:35 (IST) Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates Odisha health bulletin today: New cases today: 37 Total cases: 414 Recovered: 85 Toll: 03 Active cases: 326 20:24 (IST) Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates States must be allowed to make reasonable changes in lockdown guidelines, says Kerala Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Narendra Modi that state governments should be allowed to make "reasonable changes" to the lockdown gidelines. :States face different challenges and therefore should be given the freedom to make reasonable changes to the guidelines relating to the lockdown," he said. 20:17 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates Dharavi reports 57 new cases today Mumbai's Dharavi on Monday reported 57 fresh cases of coronavirus, taking its total count to 912. 20:14 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates List of demands from Uddhav Thackeray in meeting with PM: Start industries in the green zone Start local trains for workers involved in essential services Decision about lockdown should be taken very carefully as COVID-19 cases might be at its peak in June or July. Allow farmers to get crop insurance Maharashtra should get GST returns at the earliest If needed, Centre should provide additional work force (India Today report) 19:54 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates Local trains should be started for essential workers, says Uddhav Mumbai local trains should be started again for the people who are engaged in essential services, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said during the video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. 19:48 (IST) Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates Economic activities should be allowed outside containment zones, says Kejriwal "Economic activities should be allowed to resume in all parts of Delhi except containment zones," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during video conference meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases,even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously: Maharashtra CM during video conference with PM today #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/UON1XDBkRp — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020 19:27 (IST) Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates Uddhav Thackeray tells PM to decide on lockdown 'with caution' Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray told Prime minister Narendra Modi in the virtual meeting on Monday to decide on the future plan of action on the coronavirus lockdown "with caution". "Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases, even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously," he said. "I request that if the need arises the state should be given central forces as police are under heavy pressure and their personnel are also getting infected," he added. Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases,even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously: Maharashtra CM during video conference with PM today #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/UON1XDBkRp — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020 19:22 (IST) Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates 54 new COVID-19 cases reported in Punjab today The total number of coronavirus cases reaches 1,877 in Punjab, with 54 more people testing positive on Monday. The number of active cases and fatalities due to the infection stands at 1,678 and 31, respectively, the Punjab health department said. 19:12 (IST) Coronavirus in India Latest Updates CAPF have 760 COVID-19 cases so far The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have reported 760 coronavirus cases so far, India Today said. CRPF: Total 236 cases so far ITBP: Total 156 cases so far BSF: Total 281 cases so far CISF: Total 66 cases so far NSG: One case so far. 19:07 (IST) Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates Gujarat CM not in favour of lockdown extension, reports India Today India Today quoted sources as saying that Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani "is not in the favour of extending the lockdown. A meeting of all CMs with PM Modi via video conferencing is currently underway." 19:02 (IST) Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates Northeast states will work together, says Tripura CM Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb was quoted by News18 as saying, "The northeast will work together and will fast track its economic activities." "He urged the PM that the NE corridor should be connected by road from Bangladesh, so that trade and business activity can be accelerated. He also sought for GST collection from Centre," the report said. 18:55 (IST) Coronavirus in India Latest Updates Maharashtra, Telangana, Bengal also seek extension of lockdown According to an India Today report, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal governments also sought an extension of the coronavirus lockdown, in the virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said it’s impossible to go forward without lockdown. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee too demanded a lockdown extension," the report said. 18:48 (IST) Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates 18 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K 18 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, of which six are from the Jammu division and 12 from the Kashmir division. Total positive cases in the Union Territory stands at 879, including 442 active cases. 18:40 (IST) Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates Nine more COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar Nine more coronavirus cases were reported in Bihar on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 733. 18:34 (IST) Coronavirus in PUnjab Latest Updates Amarinder Singh suggested lockdown extension with 'careful strategy' Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh suggested that the coronavirus lockdown be extended, "but with a carefully crafted strategy, backed by fiscal and economic empowerment of the states, to save lives and secure livehood", News18 reported. In the virtual meeting between chief ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, he also said that "states needed to be given greater flexibility in micro-planning as part of a carefully planned exit strategy, encompassing both COVID-19 containment and a defined path of economic revival." 18:27 (IST) Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates Three more COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha today The Odisha health department said that three more coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Monday. The total number of cases in the state is now at 394, including 306 active cases, 85 cured, and 3 deaths. 18:24 (IST) Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates 5-yr-old among new COVID-19 cases in Gurugram Reports said that a 5-year-old girl was among three new cases of coronavirus in Gurugram on Monday. "The girl is said to have come in contact with the virus through her infected mother," India Today reported. 18:15 (IST) Coronavirus in Indiai Latest Updates Railways issues schedule of 30 special trains to run from tomorrow Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12 May. Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12th May. pic.twitter.com/fvwxMrL3P3 — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2020 18:05 (IST) Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates 14 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka The Karnataka health department on Monday said that 14 more coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now at 862, including 426 discharged and 31 deaths. Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: 798 more coronavirus cases and six deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 8,002, including 5,895 active cases, 2,051 discharged and 53 deaths, the state health department said. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Narendra Modi that state governments should be allowed to make "reasonable changes" to the lockdown guidelines. :States face different challenges and therefore should be given the freedom to make reasonable changes to the guidelines relating to the lockdown," he said. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray told Prime minister Narendra Modi in the virtual meeting on Monday to decide on the future plan of action on the coronavirus lockdown "with caution". "Cases are expected to peak in May, it may peak in June or July also. I've read Wuhan is witnessing a 2nd wave of cases, even WHO has warned about this. So, I suggest that any action on lockdown must be taken cautiously," he said. "I request that if the need arises the state should be given central forces as police are under heavy pressure and their personnel are also getting infected," he added. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have reported 760 coronavirus cases so far, India Today said. CRPF: Total 236 cases so far ITBP: Total 156 cases so far BSF: Total 281 cases so far CISF: Total 66 cases so far NSG: One case so far. According to an India Today report, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal governments also sought an extension of the coronavirus lockdown, in the virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said it’s impossible to go forward without lockdown. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee too demanded a lockdown extension," the report said. Indian Railways issues the timings of 30 special trains to be run with effect from 12 May. This is according to the MHA's guidelines to transport stranded people, including migrants, back to their native states. Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to operate passenger trains, "saying it would lead to a lot more chaos in terms of identifying people who’ve been infected, testing and quarantining." During the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all chief ministers, News18 reported that Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami has requested Modi "not to permit operation of regular train and air services in the state till 31 May." Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry on Monday said that in last 24 hours, 4,213 new coronavirus cases have been reported, along with 1,559 recoveries. The recovery rate is now at 31.15 percent. The total number of cases is at 67,152. He added that the total number of recoveries is 20,917, and 44,029 people are under active medical supervision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the chief ministers of all states began on Monday. They will reportedly discuss the "strategy to contain the spread of the coronavirus with the chief ministers." A West Bengal- based private firm GCC Biotech India claimed that it has developed an indigenous 'real-time' COVID-19 testing kit, costing only Rs 500 for a single test. Confirmed e-tickets are mandatory to travel by train, according to the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Shram Shakti Bhawan in Delhi, which houses the Ministry of Power, has been sealed after an officer tested positive for coronavirus. Delhi reported 310 new cases in the last 24 hours, but no deaths due to COVID-19. Lamenting the conditions at Mumbai's KEM Hospital, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane shared a video on Twitter showing body bags lying next to patients in a ward. "There is no need to defame anyone," Shiv Sena's Anil Desai said, adding that the conditions visible in the video would have prevailed at that moment and would have been corrected immediately by hospital workers. The Indian Railways has operated 468 Shramik Special trains since 1 May and ferried home more than 5 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, officials said. COVID-19 would be recorded as an 'underlying cause of death when leading to pneumonia, cardiac injury, and clotting in the bloodstream, among others, according to the guidance issued by ICMR for the appropriate recording of deaths due to the disease in India. In a bid to ferry more migrants, the Railways on Monday decided to carry around 1,700 passengers on board its 'Shramik Special' trains instead of the current 1,200. According to an order issued, the railway zones have also been asked to provide three stoppages in the destination state other than the final stop, at the request of the state governments. The review meeting of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with CEOs of public sector banks (PSBs) scheduled for Monday has been postponed. According to sources, the meeting has been deferred and the new date will be informed shortly. MHA directed all states to allow smooth movement of all medical professionals, nurses, paramedics, sanitation personnel and ambulances, and ensure opening of all private clinics, nursing homes and labs with all staff. Such movement shall also be facilitated inter-state, where required, it said on Monday. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that 16,73,688 samples were tested for COVID-19 till 9.00 am today. The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 67,152, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry. The toll has risen to 2,206 with 44,029 active cases. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting with CEOs of public sector banks (PSBs) on Monday to discuss various issues, including credit offtake, as part of efforts to prop up the economy hit by the COVID-19 crisis. A Saket district court employee has tested positive for coronavirus infection, District Judge Neena Bansal Krishna said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the number of deaths globally from COVID-19 has surpassed 280,000, according to the database compiled by Johns Hopkins University. First Air India special flight, which took off from San Francisco with 225 Indians on board, landed in Mumbai on Monday. The passengers departed from San Francisco International Airport on Saturday (local time) under the Government of India's Vande Bharat mission on Sunday. India has reported a total of 62,939 COVID-19 cases till Sunday, with Maharashtra alone reporting 20,228 of these infections, a report by the Union health ministry has stated. However, the report said that India's mortality rate is 3.35 percent, as compared to the global average of 6.9 percent. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 41,472, while 19,357 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. The recovery rate stands at about 30.75 percent. Meanwhile, in what can be seen as a step towards easing the nationwide lockdown, an official release said that the Railways plans to gradually restart passenger trains from 12 May. State-wise cases and deaths A total 128 deaths were reported in the country since Saturday morning — 48 in Maharashtra, 23 in Gujarat, 15 in Madhya Pradesh, 11 in West Bengal, eight in Uttar Pradesh, five each in Rajasthan and Delhi, four in Tamil Nadu, three in Andhra Pradesh, two in Punjab and one each in Telangana, Haryana, Chandigarh and Assam. Of the 2,109 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 779 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 472 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 171, Rajasthan at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at 44. The death toll is 31 in Punjab, 30 each in Karnataka and Telangana. Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana each have registered nine COVID-19 deaths, Bihar five and Kerala four. Jharkhand has recorded three COVID-19 fatalities. Odisha, Chandigarh, Assam and Himachal Pradesh have reported two deaths each. Meghalaya and Uttarakhand have reported one fatality each. According to the health ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 20,228,followed by Gujarat at 7,796, Delhi at 6,542, Tamil Nadu at 6,535, Rajasthan at 3,708, Madhya Pradesh at 3,614 and Uttar Pradesh at 3,373. The number of coronavirus cases has gone up to 1,930 in Andhra Pradesh, 1,786 in West Bengal and 1,762 in Punjab. They have risen to 1,163 in Telangana, 836 in Jammu and Kashmir, 794 in Karnataka, 675 in Haryana and 591 in Bihar. Kerala has reported 505 coronavirus cases so far, while Odisha has 294 cases. A total of 169 people have been infected with the virus in Chandigarh and 156 in Jharkhand. Tripura has reported 134 cases, Uttarakhand has 67 cases, Assam 63 and Chhattisgarh 59. Himachal Pradesh has 50 and Ladakh has registered 42 cases so far. Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Meghalaya has registered 13 cases, Puducherry has nine, while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases. Manipur has two cases. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadar and Nagar Haveli have reported a case each. West Bengal reports highest mortality rate, says Union health ministry According to the health ministry, the highest mortality rate was recorded in West Bengal at 9.57 percent, where 1,786 cases and 171 deaths have been reported. On 5 May, the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) sent to the state had said that the mortality rate in West Bengal was 12.8 percent. This figure stood lower in Maharashtra, where the mortality rate was 3.85 percent, higher than the national average. Of the 128 new COVID-19 deaths in India, 48 were recorded in India's financial capital. With 7,796 infections, Gujarat reported a mortality rate of 6.05 percent. The figure in Delhi, which has the third highest number of cases in the country, stood at 1.12 percent. India carried out 86,000 tests for COVID-19 on Saturday and India''s testing capacity now stands at 95,000 samples per day, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan told reporters after inspecting a COVID-19 care centre in the Mandoli area in the national capital. India had started from one laboratory and now there are 472 laboratories testing for COVID-19, he said. There are 4362 corona care centres across the country where 3,46,856 patients with mild or very mild symptoms can be kept, he said. "We are moving fast on path of success in the fight against COVID-19. The doubling rate for the last three days is 12 (days). The recovery rate has crossed 30 per cent. Out of around 60,000 COVID-19 patients, about 20,000 have recovered and gone home," Vardhan said. "Our mortality rate is still at 3.3 percent.... In the last 24 hours, there has been no case in 10 states and Union territories. There are four states or Union territories where there has not been a single case till now," Vardhan said. Three migrant workers die near Maharashtra-MP border Three migrant workers who were on their way to Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, mostly walking, died in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, officials said. The trio were among thousands of migrant workers who have set out on foot for their home states from Maharashtra in the last few weeks amid lockdown on account for coronavirus. While autopsy reports were yet to be available, doctors said the possible cause of deaths was fatigue and dehydration in peak summer heat. The deceased, who were traveling separately, were identified as Lalluram (55), resident of village Chhudiya in Prayagraj district, Prem Bahadur (50), resident of Siddharth Nagar and Anees Ahmed (42) of Hardas Girja village of Fatehpur. Railways to partially resume passenger train operations from 12 May The Indian Railways will resume passenger train operations from 12 May nearly after two months when services were stopped due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown. Initially, the Railways will run 15 pairs of trains and the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11 May. An official press release on Sunday said: "Indian Railways plans to gradually restart passenger train operations from 12 May, initially with 15 pairs of trains (30 return journeys)." "These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi station connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, and Jammu Tawi," added the release. "Thereafter, Indian Railways shall start more special services on new routes, based on the available coaches after reserving 20,000 coaches for COVID-19 care centres and an adequate number of coaches being reserved to enable operation of up to 300 trains every day as 'Shramik Special' for stranded migrants," said the release. Only online bookings are allowed and ticket booking counters at the railway stations shall remain closed. As per the release, the booking for reservation for these trains will start at 4 pm on 11th May and will be available only on the IRCTC website (https://ift.tt/IFbjHR). Ticket booking counters at the railway stations shall remain closed and no counter tickets including platform tickets shall be issued. Only the passengers with valid confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway stations. "Only passengers with valid confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway stations. It will be mandatory for the passengers to wear face cover and undergo screening at departure and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to board the train. Further details including train schedule will be issued separately in due course," added the press release issued by the PIB. With inputs from agencies

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