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Coronavirus Updates: WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' on airborne spread of COVID-19, says it isn't 'definitive'

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat HC to remain shut for three days after positive cases found

The Gujarat High Court premises will be closed for the next three days as seven coronavirus cases were reported from among those who had visited the court recently, the Registrar General said on Tuesday. The judicial functioning of the court will remain suspended during this period, said a circular from the highcourt registrar general's office.

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23:25 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Epidemic accelerating, says WHO emergencies chief

The emergencies chief of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus is continuing to gain pace globally, reports AP. Noting the marked increase in the number of confirmed cases being reported in the past five or six weeks, he warned that a spike in deaths could be soon to follow. In April and May, we were dealing with 100,000 cases a day, said Dr Michael Ryan during a Tuesday press briefing. Today we're dealing with 200,000 a day. Ryan said the number of COVID-19 deaths appeared to be stable for the moment, but he cautioned that there is often a lag time between when confirmed cases increase and when deaths are reported due to the time it takes for the coronavirus to run its course in patients. Ryan also dismissed the idea that the significant jump in cases was due to more widespread testing and, said, This epidemic is accelerating."

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Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' on airborne spread

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people, reports Reuters.

“We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of the modes of transmission of COVID-19,” Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead on the COVID-19 pandemic at the WHO, told a news briefing.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Record 716 fresh COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, 11 deaths

Rajasthan on Tuesday reported its biggest single-day spike of 716 cases, pushing the virus count to 21,404, while 11 more deaths due to the disease raised the toll to 472 in the state, according to an official report. Three new fatalities were reported in Pali; two each in Jodhpur and Jaipur and one each in Jalore, Nagaur, Dholpur and Bharatpur, it said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

DCGI asks states, UTs to prevent black-marketing of Remdesivir

India's drugs regulator has asked drug controllers in states and Union Territories to keep a strict vigil to prevent black marketing of the anti-viral Remdesivir injection, approved for emergency and restricted use to treat COVID-19 patients, reports PTI. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr VG Somani said in a communication to Drugs Controllers in states and UTs that his office received a letter raising concerns that certain unscrupulous persons were indulging in black marketing and over-pricing of the drug. "In view of the above, you are requested to instruct your enforcement officials to keep strict vigil on the matter to prevent the black marketing and sale of the drug Remdesivir injection above MRP. "Action taken in the matter may please be intimated to this office at the earliest," Somani said in his letter addressed to state and UT drug controllers.

22:28 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Shops outside containment zones in Maharashtra to remain open till 7pm from 9 July

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to allow markets and shops to remain open for additional two hours from 9 July. Markets and shops can now remain open from 9 am to 7 pm, an extension of two hours from the existing closing deadline of 5 pm, in non-containment zones. Issuing a notification to this effect, the government said it aims to control or reduce crowding.

PTI

22:16 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports seven deaths, 1,879 new cases

Telangana recorded seven COVID-19 deaths and 1,879 new patients today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 27,612 and toll to 313, reports ANI quoting a health bulletin. As many as 16,287 persons have been discharged till date and the state now has 11,012 active cases.

7 deaths and 1879 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Telangana today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 27612 including 11012 active cases, 16287 discharged and 313 deceased: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/XZSIv8vvPd

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports seven deaths, 1,879 new cases

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

BMC to conduct COVID-19 testing without prescription

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday said that the BMC will henceforth conduct COVID-19 testing "to open up testing to any individual in the city without prescription/self attestation".

The @mybmc has decided to open up testing to any individual in the city without prescription/ self attestation. Labs can now conduct RT PCR tests as per ICMR guidelines at the will of anyone. This will help citizens feel safer and test when they have a doubt, without any delays.

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) July 7, 2020

21:11 (IST)

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19, reports said. Hindustan Times reported that he was taking hydroxichloroquine as medication.

“I’m perfectly well,” Bolsonaro told CNN Brasil in a live interview.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

International students in US could be deported if universities move online

In a decision that will adversely impact hundreds of thousands of Indian students in the US, the federal immigration authority has announced that foreign students pursuing degrees in America will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only classes in this fall semester.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said in a press release on Monday that for the fall 2020 semester students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the US.

“The US Department of State will not issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programmes that are fully online for the fall semester nor will US Customs and Border Protection permit these students to enter the United States,” the release said referring to the September to December semester.

(PTI)

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

BJP Maharashtra MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Maharashtra BJP MLA Mukta Tilak on Tuesday tweeted that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and quarantined herself at residence.

"Today me and my mother have been tested positive for COVID-19. We both are not showing any symptoms & have been advised by doctors to be under home quarantine & have thus self-isolated. All other family members have been tested negative.Stay Home, Stay Safe," she said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

One new COVID-19 case reported in Dharavi today

The latest health bulletin showed that one new coronavirus case was reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 2,335.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

5,134 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 5,134 new COVID-19 cases, 3,296 discharged and 224 deaths in the state on Tuesday. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2,17,121 including 1,18,558 recovered, 9250 deaths and 89,294 active cases.

20:00 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal govt imposes total lockdown in containment areas

The West Bengal government has decided to impose a "total lockdown" in containment zones across the state from Thursday, News18 reported.

"Government enhances the domain of containment zones by including buffer zones within such areas as well. State to prohibit functioning of all offices, all non-essential activities, congregations, all forms of transport and all marketing/trading/industrial activities within these newly defined Containment Zones," the report said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt over doctors appointed at CM's residence

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said, "When the chief minister's sample is sent for a COVID-19 test, reports are received in two hours. But in case of common men, it takes over 5-7 days. Now the chief minister's residence has been turned into a ventilator-equipped hospital,while poor people are suffering due to lack of medical facilities."

His statement came after doctors and nurses were appointed in the chief minister's official residence as a "precautionary measure".

18:32 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Nitish Kumar's relative tests COVID-19 positive

A close relative of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who had been staying at his official residence, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, PTI reported.

Meanwhile, ANI reported that the Patna Medical College issued an order to deploy six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at Kumar's official residence, after Secretary of the Health Department directed the hospital to do so as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.

Bihar: Patna Medical College issues an order to deploy six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at the official residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, after Secretary of the Health Department directed the hospital to do so as a precautionary measure against #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/pFbxigIKdf

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

69 new COVID-19 cases in BSF

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday said that 69 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the force in the last 24 hours, while 29 infected personnel recovered in the same duration.

The total number of cases in the force stands at 1,454, including 852 recovered and 595 active cases.

18:12 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Centre says face masks, hand sanitisers are not essential items now

Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday.

On 13 March, the Union consumer affairs ministry had declared face masks and hand sanitisers as essential commodities for 100 days to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check the spread of coronavirus.

"These two products were declared as essential items till June 30. We are not extending further as there is enough supply in the country," Nandan told PTI.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Goa Latest Updates

Goa govt seeks ICMR nod for plasma therapy

The Goa government on Tuesday sought permission from the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for using convalescent plasma therapy to treat coronavirus patients, state health minister Vishwajit Rane was quoting as saying by News18.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Over 9 lakh samples tested for COVID-19 so far, says UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government said that in the last 24 hours, 1,346 new COVID-19 cases have been reported. Active cases in the state stand at 9,514. A total of 19,627 have been discharged after recovering from the disease. The toll stands at 827, said Uttar Pradesh principal Hhealth secretary Amit Mohan Prasad.

He added, "30,329 samples were tested yesterday. 9,22,049 samples have been tested in the state so far."

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India's COVID-19 recovery rate now at 61%

India’s coronavirus tests cross 1 crore. The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that India’s recovery rate is now over 61 percent.

#IndiaFightsCoronavirus #CoronaVirusUpdates #COVID19 tests in India cross 1 crore mark, as a result of continuously expanding network of 1115 testing labs across the country.#SwasthaBharat #HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/8ib2AOOCU6

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

No intention to allow street vendors to resume business, says Maharashtra govt

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday told the Bombay High Court that at present it does not have any intention of allowing street vendors to resume their business in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, reports PTI.

Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni told a division bench of Justices A A Sayed and M S Karnik that the state government does not have a policy for street vendors and it is also not contemplating framing any as of now.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Shops, malls to be shut for 3 days in Bhopal, if found violating COVID-19 norms

Shops, malls, offices and business establishments in Bhopal will be forced to shut for three days if they fail to comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines and ensure that visitors follow the norms as well, reports PTI.

As per an order issued by Bhopal district collector Avinash Lavania, violators will have to work as "corona warriors" at check posts, fever clinics and carry out coronavirus-related awareness work.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Chief surgeon, hospital staff member tests positive in UP

The chief surgeon at a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh Ballia district and a senior supply officer test positive for the coronavirus, PTI reports.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

SC seeks report from UP on status of COVID-positive minor girls of Kanpur shelter home

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a status report on news articles that 57 minor girls of Kanpur-based shelter home have tested positive for COVID-19.

The top court has taken suo motu (on its own) cognizance of the condition of children in protection -- be it juvenile, foster or kinship homes across the country -- amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha's COVID-19 total crosses 10,000 mark

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Odisha crossed the 10,000-mark on Tuesday with 571 fresh infections, while the toll climbed to 42 as four more people succumbed to the disease, a health department official told PTI. The state's tally stands at 10,097, he said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Haryana Latest Updates

Haryana govt freezes DA and DR at current rates till July 2021

Haryana government issues order freezing Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners respectively, at current rates till July 2021, due to COVID-19, reports ANI

Haryana Government issues order freezing Dearness Allowance (DA) & Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees & pensioners respectively, at current rates till July 2021, due to #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/TzmzAaFnwr

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Over 15 lakh quarantined in Mumbai since virus outbreak, says BMC

More than 15 lakh people have been quarantined in Mumbai after contact-tracing so far since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city civic body said.

Out of these, 5.34 lakh people were identified as high-risk contacts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. So far, 13.28 lakh people have completed their 14-day quarantine.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 4 deaths, 234 new cases today

Rajasthan reported four COVID-19 deaths and 234 fresh cases of the virus on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 20,922 in the state, according to an official report.

One death each was reported from Nagaur, Dholpur Bharatpur and Jodhpur, taking the death toll to 465, it said, adding the total number of positive cases in the state has increased to 20,922.

11:54 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Six more die in Odisha due to COVID-19

Six more people have succumbed to the viral infection in Odisha, the state health department said on Tuesday. While four of the total lost their lives to COVID-19, two others passed away because of comorbidities.

11:31 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Assam to impose complete shutdown in Jorhat from 9 to 15 July

In order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, a 'total lockdown' will be imposed in areas under the Jorhat Municipal Board from 7 pm of 9 July to 15 July.

According to the order of the District Magistrate and Chairperson, DDMA, Jorhat, all the weekly huts/markets will remain shut in the entire district by this order.

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11:12 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Shiv Sena targets PM over COVID-19 crisis

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed confidence that the battle against COVID-19 would be won in 21 days, but it has been over 100 days and the crisis still persists.

The fight against COVID-19 is more difficult than the mythological war of Mahabharata, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said, adding that the battle against the pandemic will continue till 2021 as the disease vaccine won't be available before that. It expressed concern over India reporting the third highest COVID-19 cases in the world

10:24 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates

AP govt's claim of 1 million COVID tests done is a sham, says Chandrababu Naidu

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government's claim of conducting one million COVID-19 tests is a "sham" as test reports were generated without taking samples, reports PTI.

The state government is "cheating'' both people and the centre with regard to COVID-19 testing numbers since the beginning, he said in a series of tweets. "Shocked that a government can stoop to such level to cover their failures." he said.

10:04 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

872 rail employees, kin, ex-staffers test positive for COVID-19

As many as 872 employees of the Central Railway and Western Railway, their family members and retired personnel have so far tested positive for coronavirus and 86 of them have died, officials told PTI.

All of themwere admitted to the Western Railways Jagjivan Ram Hospital here which was in April declared as a facility to treat COVID-19 patients, they said. Of the total cases, 559 were reported from the Central Railway and 313 from the Western Railway, officials said.

09:48 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Over 2.4 lakh samples tested yesterday, says ICMR

India has so far tested 1,02,11,092 samples, said the Indian Council of Medical Research. Of this, 2,41,430 samples were tested on Monday alone, reports ANI.

09:43 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-hit

With 2,11,987 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,14,978) and Delhi (1,00,823).

09:34 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India reports 22,252 new cases, 467 deaths in past 24 hrs

India on Tuesday reports 22,252 coronavirus cases and 467 deaths in the past 24 hours. This takes the overall total to 7,19,665 and the toll to 20,160. More than 4.39 lakh people have recovered. India is now the third worst-affected nation in the world, crossing Russia. Only the United States and Brazil have more cases.

09:25 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Fear of community transmission in Karanataka, says minister

Karnataka Minister JC Madhuswamy said there are fears of community transmission of the virus in the state, reports ANI. “Medical condition of eight infected with coronavirus admitted in Tumkur Covid Hospital is critical,” Tumakuru district-in-charge minister Madhuswamy said. “There is no guarantee of their lives as per the information. We somewhere feel we are worried that coronavirus is spreading at the community level.”

09:03 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Issue death certificates as per guidelines set by ICMR, says West Bengal govt

The West Bengal government on Monday advised all COVID-19 hospitals in the state to issue death certificates according to the guidelines set by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The department also advised the hospitals that "before putting hypoxic patients on ventilators, high flow nasal oxygen therapy should be tried as per the guideline".

Earlier, it had advised all COVID-19 hospitals to opt for "prone awake ventilation" as and when possible before putting a patient on conventional mechanical ventilation.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra allows hotels outside containment zones to open at 33% capacity

The Maharashtra government on Monday said that hotels and lodges outside containment zones will be open to guests from 8 July, but with strict safety measures in place to check the spread of the coronavirus. The government said that the establishments will be allowed to operate at 33% of their capacity.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Jadavpur University shuts as employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of the Jadavpur University tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the authorities on Monday to shut the varsity till 12 July. Classes and on-campus academic activities are suspended since March 16, but the administrative section is functioning, PTI reports.

The employee, who works at the research department of the varsity, tested positive on Sunday, a senior official said.

07:48 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Updates

US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay

The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis, reports AFP.

"Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States," US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement.

"Active students currently in the United States enrolled in such programs must depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction to remain in lawful status," ICE said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing a report urging it to update guidance on the novel coronavirus after more than 200 scientists, in a letter to the health agency, outlined evidence the virus can spread in tiny airborne particles.

The WHO says SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads primarily through small droplets expelled from the nose and mouth of an infected person that quickly sink to the ground.

But in an open letter to the Geneva-based agency, published on Monday in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal, 239 scientists in 32 countries outlined evidence that they say shows floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in.

Coronavirus Updates: Speaking at the daily briefing in Geneva, Benedetta Allegranzi, the WHO’s technical lead for infection prevention and control, said there was evidence emerging of airborne transmission of the coronavirus, but that it was not definitive.

The civic body also informed that those kept in institutional quarantine will be discharged only when they test negative for the virus.

A close relative of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who had been staying at his official residence, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, PTI reported.

More than 15 lakh people have been quarantined in Mumbai after contact-tracing so far since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city civic body said. Out of these, 5.34 lakh people were identified as high-risk contacts, the BMC said.

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that the prime minister had expressed confidence in ending the battle against COVID-19 in 21 days, but it has been 'over 100 days and the crisis still persists'.

India on Tuesday reports 22,252 coronavirus cases and 467 deaths in the past 24 hours. This takes the overall total to 7,19,665 and the toll to 20,160. More than 4.39 lakh people have recovered.

Those attending schools that are staying online must "depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction," according to guidance by issued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Coronavirus cases in India inched towards seven lakhs on Monday with 24,248 new infections being reported in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the toll rose to 19,795 with 425 new deaths.

As per the health ministry, there are 2,53,287 active cases in the country while 4,24,432 patients have been cured or discharged.

A day after India overtook Russia to become the third worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, the Union health ministry said that the Centre has emphasised on increasing testing, prompt contact tracing and timely clinical management of the COVID-19 cases.

"The national positivity rate stands at 6.73 percent. Many states report lower COVID-19 positivity rate than the national average of 6.73 percent. Their tests per million are also higher than the national average," the ministry said on Monday.

The ministry also said that the recovery rate stands at 60.85 percent.

Total COVID-19 tests conducted in India cross 1 crore

The total number of tests for the detection of COVID-19 crossed the one-crore mark in India on Monday.

"A cumulative total of 1,00,04,101 samples have been tested till 11 am on Monday with 1,80,596 samples being tested on 5 July," Scientist and media coordinator at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Lokesh Sharma said.

According to the ICMR, a total of 99,69,662 samples were tested for the disease in the country till 5 July, with 1,80,596 just on Sunday.

There are now 1,105 testing labs in the country comprising 788 in the public sector and 317 private labs. The per day testing capacity is also growing fast, Sharma said.

Around 2,00,000 samples have been tested on an average daily for the last 14 days, he said. India had crossed the nine million-mark on 1 July. "The per day testing capacity which was around 1.5 lakh on 25 May is more than three lakh per day now," Sharma said.

Starting with one single laboratory at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune and then expanding to 100 laboratories in the beginning of the lockdown, the ICMR on 23 June validated the 1000th testing laboratory.

MHA allows universities to conduct exams with proper COVID-19 guidelines

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday allowed universities and other academic institutions to conduct examinations during the ongoing 'Unlock 2' phase.

In a statement, the MHA said it has sent a letter to the Union Higher Education Secretary permitting universities and institutions to conduct examinations.

"The final-term examinations are to be compulsorily conducted as per the UGC guidelines on examinations and academic calendar for the universities and as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare," the statement said.

Various examinations conducted by universities and higher education institutions in the country have been suspended since March during the coronavirus-induced lockdown which first began on 25 March.

Centre says positivity rate in Delhi declined to 10% from 30%

The Centre said the average number of samples being tested per day for COVID-19 has gone up in Delhi from 5,481 to 18,766 in about a month and in spite of increased testing, the positivity rate has declined from around 30 percent to 10 percent in the last three weeks.

As on 5 July, the states with their positivity rate lesser than the national average and tests per million higher than the national average are Puducherry (5.55), Chandigarh (4.36), Assam (2.84), Tripura (2.72), Karnataka (2.64), Rajasthan (2.51), Goa (2.5), and Punjab (1.92).

In Delhi, tests were ramped up through increased RT-PCR testing along with the new Rapid Antigen Point-of-Care (POC) tests which gives results in only about 30 minutes, the Centre said.

"In spite of significantly increased testing in Delhi, the positivity rate has seen a substantial decrease from about 30 percent to 10 percent in the last three weeks," the statement said.

There are around 25,000 active cases in Delhi and of these, 15,000 people are currently in home isolation.

COVID-19 cases in Delhi cross 1 lakh, Maharashtra continues to be worst-hit state

As per the Union health ministry data, Maharashtra continues to be the most impacted state from the infection with 2,06,619 cases and 8,822 fatalities due to the coronavirus.

Tamil Nadu reported 61 deaths and 3,827 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. The total number of positive cases stands at 1,14,978 including 46,833 active cases and 1,571 deaths.

Delhi crossed the 1 lakh-mark, with 1,379 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases stands at 1,00,823 including 72,088 recovered/discharged/migrated and 25,620 active cases.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the number of ICU beds at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital has been increased from 45 to 200 to treat coronavirus patients.

Karnataka reported 1,843 COVID-19 cases and 30 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 25,317 including 10,527 recoveries and 401 deaths. Highest number of cases — 981 — have been reported in Bengaluru in the last 24 hours according to the state health department.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the state has reported 193 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 5,522. Active cases stand at 2,252.

A total of 354 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number cases to 15,284. The toll rose to 617 after nine deaths were reported.

Meanwhile, three more personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. There are total 151 active cases and 273 have recovered till date in the force.

Mizoram reported five new COVID-19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 191 including 58 active cases and 133 cured/discharged.

In the last 24 hours, 933 new cases and 24 deaths have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 8,718 active cases, 19,109 discharges so far and 809 patients have succumbed to the infection, state additional chief secretary (Home), Awanish Awasthi said.

According to the Union health ministry, West Bengal has reported 22,126 COVID-19 cases including, 6,658 active cases, 14,711 cured and 757 deaths. Meanwhile, Gujarat has reported 36,037 cases including, 8,202 active cases 25,892 recovered and 1,943 deaths as of Monday.

A total of 1,322 COVID-19 cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 20,019, an officer said. With seven persons succumbing to coronavirus infection on Monday, the toll in the state now stands at 239.

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Curbs during lockdown averted up to 78,000 deaths: Govt - india news

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Lockdown 1 and 2 managed to avert between 1.4 and 2.9 million coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases and 54,000 deaths ,according to government data released by Niti Aayog member Vinod Paul on Friday.

Paul was highlighting results of various epidemic modelling exercises done by experts to measure the gains of the lockdown imposed in the country starting on March 25 and extended three times.

“This data is based on the impact of lockdown and other measures taken between lockdown 1 and 2. Even though various agencies have conducted the analysis but the results more or less are indicative of the same conclusion that lockdown has managed to significantly slow down the virus transmission rate in the country,” said Paul.

“The situation would have been much worse, as the data suggests. We have about 95% confidence level on the data generated out of all this analysis, which is proof enough to say that the country is on the right track. Having said that, this kind of analysis is always prone to improvisations, depending on the kind of data that’s fed.”

At least five different agencies were involved in data analysis, providing a range between 1.4 and 2.9 million cases averted, and between 37,000 and 78,000 deaths averted.

The analysis also shows that much of the outbreak is confined to a limited area. As of May 21, around 80% of the Covid-19 cases were limited to five states, and 90% of the cases were spread largely across 10 states. The states are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Karnataka.

In the cities, about 70% of the cases are confined to just 10 — Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Thane, Pune, Indore, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Aurangabad.

The deaths follow the same pattern, with 95% of Covid-19 deaths being reported from 10 states and 70% from 10 cities.

The 10 worst affected states in terms of deaths are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And the 10 cities from where maximum deaths are being reported are Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Indore, Thane, Jaipur, Chennai and Surat.

“What data tells us is currently is that it is an urban disease as mostly cities have been affected so far, and our interventions have to be accordingly planned at the level of cities, municipalities and even at the block level. However it is easier to contain the spread in villages because of low population density,” said Paul.

The government has always maintained that lockdown was meant to slow the disease transmission so that it got enough time to upgrade the health infrastructure in terms of hospitals beds, testing capacity and trained human resources, among other things ,to better manage the outbreak.

Even though India is well-prepared to handle the situation, Paul says now is the time to be extra cautious.

“We were under lockdown so far, but now that we are lifting it gradually, there will be challenges in curtailing the transmission because the virus is in circulation and we have no immunity against it. Also, it is not a matter of days, weeks or months but much longer, so we have to be extra careful and strictly follow the preventive measures such as maintaining physical distancing, following hygiene practices, wearing masks etc. The idea is to make it difficult for the virus to spread,” says Paul.

Experts agree that gains have been made, and what shape the outbreak takes now depends on human behaviour.

“Mathematical modelling is usually a way of telling what could have been the case if certain measures were taken to prevent disease from spreading during an outbreak. Lockdown was a measure to ensure our health system wasn’t burdened and it has achieved its purpose. Now the onus lies on people to consolidate the gains made,” said Dr AC Dhariwal, former director, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

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The challenges of lifting the lockdown

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The challenges of lifting the lockdown

Few expected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lift the 21-day national lockdown in his speech on April 14. After all, the number of people reporting positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, continued to rise and new clusters of infection were emerging around the country.

At the same time, it was clear Modi would ease certain restrictions to revive a battered economy. He did just that as he extended the lockdown to May 3, while pursuing a strategy of gradual easing of restrictions in relatively unaffected areas. From April 20, ecommerce operations, industries in rural areas, manufacturing in special economic zones and transport of goods, among others, will be allowed. These relaxations differ according to how a district is classified — a hotspot or one with a few confirmed Covid-19 cases, or with no infections.

After May 3, more concessions are likely to be made in those parts of the country that are not seen to be vulnerable to Covid-19. But India, which has nearly 14,800 confirmed cases, including 488 deaths, will have to delicately balance the medical and economic imperatives to avoid ending up with a bigger problem on its hands after a few weeks.

There are no established playbooks globally on how to emerge out of a lockdown, according to Rajib Dasgupta, professor of epidemiology at Jawaharlal Nehru University. “Countries have different economic imperatives.” The lockdown has been eased primarily to provide a way for millions of poor workers to earn a living once again, and to give a gentle push to the sputtering economic engine. But the top priority is still containing the spread of the disease. A recent note by investment bank JP Morgan says social distancing rules should not be loosened until at least two weeks after evidence of the infection rate having peaked.

Different states, different strokes States like Kerala, where active cases are on the decline, and Karnataka, once among the three worst affected but now not even in the top 10, are better placed to explore ways to make life easy for their people after the lockdown than the likes of Maharashtra and Delhi, for both of which containment is still the top priority. “The story is not about states now, it’s about districts,” says Sangita Reddy, joint managing director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, India’s largest hospital chain.

The Centre on April 15 identified 170 hotspot districts and 207 potential hotspots, out of a total 734 districts. States are at different stages of transmission, and even within a single state, there could be large variations between its districts. For instance, Mumbai is the country’s worst hit district, but there are six districts in Maharashtra that haven’t reported a single case, while seven have just one case each, according to the state government. “No reported case doesn’t mean no case at all. We have to test 1-2% of population of an area before opening it up,” says Reddy.

Mathew George, professor of public health at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, concurs. “Epidemiologically, we need population-level data, which is missing. We can do antibody tests to make an informed decision.” Antibody testing helps in figuring out how widely Covid-19 has spread by identifying those who have had an infection in the past and are now immune.

Also important is figuring out the demographic composition of a particular district, taluk or village and the diseases prevalent there. Given that the elderly are more at risk of developing complications from Covid-19, administrative units with a relatively high proportion of those above 65 years need to be treated differently from others. So do areas that have a high incidence of, say, tuberculosis.

“We should be using every shred of available data,” says Jishnu Das, an economist at Georgetown University who has researched India’s healthcare system. “We tend to see India as homogenous, but we need to break it into finer pieces, and we need data for that.”

Along with detailed statistics that will help authorities decide what sort of restrictions should be applicable to which parts of the state, once the lockdown is eased, the government should step up its surveillance to avoid further outbreaks or to act quickly if there is one. While containment zones are closely monitored, in a post-lockdown phase, entire cities or districts will need to be actively watched.

The government is hoping that its Arogya Setu mobile app will help in tracing those who came in contact with someone who tested positive later. But this will be effective only when a critical mass of people are using the app, which has been hobbled by privacy concerns.

One important factor in preventing a flare-up of infections is increased self-reporting by those with symptoms, believes D Prabhakaran, vice-president for research and policy at the Public Health Foundation of India. “We need to de-stigmatise the disease for that.”

When limitations on people’s movement are eased, local administrations should prepare their health infrastructure for a spike in cases.

The Union government has told districts to classify hospitals separately for mild, moderate and severe cases. As of April 11, India had 586 hospitals dedicated to Covid-19 treatment, with 1 lakh isolation beds and 11,500 intensive care unit beds, according to the Union health ministry.

The current protocol mandates hospitalisation of anyone who tests positive. This is likely to change if infections outnumber available hospital beds. Maharashtra, for instance, is already considering switching to a different protocol where mild cases remain quarantined at home. In the European Union, less than three in every 10 infected persons have had to be admitted to a hospital. “You put your health workers at risk when you hospitalise mild cases,” says Das.

Geography and demography The other problem is the uneven geographical distribution of healthcare infrastructure. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, there is one government hospital bed for every 900 people or so, but in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, one government hospital bed on average serves nearly 3,000 and over 8,600 people respectively, according to the Union health ministry. So the large northern states are clearly less equipped to handle an outbreak after the lockdown ends than their counterparts in the south.

The other major challenge is handling the reverse migration of workers from cities once they are allowed to travel. If there isn’t enough work for them, they will be compelled to return to their villages. JM Financial Institutional Securities estimates that around 14 million migrants in India’s top 10 cities could go back home if there is no sign of economic revival. Nearly 2.5 million migrants are currently being provided food at 21,500 relief camps around the country. A large-scale movement of labourers to rural areas in poorer states in the north and the east could complicate matters for district authorities.

Even as India mulls the resumption of passenger trains and buses, it will soon have to take a call on allowing flights to operate again, but not before looking at the experience of countries like Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Lauded for their quick response to Covid-19, these countries, along with China, started seeing a resurgence of infections, thanks to international fliers, including their own citizens returning home, around the middle of March. This forced these countries to tighten restrictions on the entry of foreigners. Singapore even went ahead and imposed a month-long lockdown in early April, something it had avoided till then.

Once international flights resume, George believes India should focus its resources on cities and states that see a lot of air traffic from other countries. “We need to have teams tracking international travellers. This has to be a long-term effort.” According to the JP Morgan note mentioned above, any government’s decision to restart international travel should depend not just on the spread of the disease within that country but on the global trajectory of Covid-19. “Border control relaxation should be delayed and be approached highly conservatively,” it says.

Countries around the world are preparing for a new normal in the foreseeable future where another large-scale Covid-19 outbreak is hardly a distant possibility, and India is no different. Central and state governments will have their work cut out for months not just in finding a way out of the lockdown but also in striking a balance between our health and economic priorities.

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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCov, is a new type of virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It’s named “novel” because the said strain of virus has not been previously identified. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that causes illness ranging from the common cold to more acute respiratory diseases. COVID-19 has not been previously identified in humans.

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 include acute onset fever, cough, tiredness and difficulty in breathing (in severe cases). The virus spreads mainly when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread. There have been 3,34,981 confirmed cases globally in around 189 countries. As of now, there is no vaccine available to protect against 2019 – Novel Coronavirus. The best way to prevent infection and keeping the virus at bay is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

As of 24th March, 2020 — 446 confirmed cases have been detected in India including foreign nationals, Maharashtra being the highest with 87 cases. Till now 9 death cases have been reported in India. On a positive note 36 cases have been discharged because of successful cure. The Government of India is closely monitoring the situation with utmost priority and has ascertained the level of preparedness in each and every state of India.

In recent advisories from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare mass gatherings have been frowned upon to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Guidelines have been issued on the use of masks by the public, only to those who are infected or facing similar symptoms. Healthy people need not wear masks as it creates a false sense of security that may lead to unnecessary hysteria. In the latest circular social distancing has been advised which is a non-pharmaceutical way to control and prevent the spread of infection. With recent outbreaks in various cities the Government imposed Lockdowns within the city to stop further spread of the virus.

Sagar Institute of Science and Technology (SISTec), one of the best engineering colleges in Bhopal MP and its sister concern Sagar Institute of Science Technology & Research (SISTec-R), one of the top 10 engineering colleges in Bhopal MP also adhered to the lockdown and closed its gates for all faculties and staff. The engineering colleges in Bhopal had already declared holidays for the student looking forward to their safety and well being. The hostlers of the college were also advised in advance to go to their homes if they wished.

On 22nd March, 2020 the countrymen observed a day of pure isolation — Janta Curfew supporting the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji. The whole nation stayed at home during the curfew which started from 7:00 am and went on till 9:00 pm. At exactly 5:00 pm all the Indians around the country took it upon them to honour and applaud the relentless hard work done by medical professional and essential service helpers in these tough times. The whole nation reverberated with the sounds of clapping, conch shells and bells creating great vibrations throughout the country. Sagar Group of Institutions, one of the top private engineering colleges in Bhopal MP also supported this cause and stood in solidarity with all professionals working to fight against Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19).

Sagar Group of Institutions wishes the safety and security of all countrymen and pray that this virus outbreak recedes fast. Here are certain measures one needs to take to keep the virus at bay:

Avoid close contact with people who seem sick. Maintain at least one metre or about 3 feet of distance with anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue safely.

Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Wear a mask to prevent spreading of the virus.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at regular intervals. This needs to be done especially after going to the washroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol.

Always wash hands with soap and water when your hands are visibly dirty.

If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately

Keep in mind the travel advisory set out by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

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Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown as major cities restrict daily life

(CNN)Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify. Residents living in 75 districts across the country, including in major cities such as the capital New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata have been placed under travel, work and movement restrictions until March 31. India -- the world's second most populous country -- has 415 cases of the coronavirus, including seven deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. A sudden rise in cases has led to growing concerns over the country's capacity to test for the virus and that a major outbreak on the scale seen in Europe -- the pandemic's new epicenter -- will spread in the country. Dr. Balram Bhargava, director-general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, said that India has conducted 5,000 tests in the past week and a total of 15,000 so far. There are 111 labs operational with a per week testing capacity of 60,000 to 70,000 and around 60 more private labs are in the process of being approved to further increase testing capacity, according to Bhargava. The decision to lock down parts of the country comes after India launched the world's biggest exercise in social distancing on Sunday, with the nation's 1.3 billion people asked to observe a self-imposed quarantine for 14 hours. From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, offices and businesses shut, people stayed inside their homes, and the usually busy streets, markets and highways were eerily empty across the nation. In a display of public solidarity expressing thanks to the nation's healthcare workers, people across India stood in their doorways and on balconies applauding, ringing bells and blowing conch shells, following similar scenes days prior in Italy and Spain. The "public curfew," announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, was a test on whether an official curfew could be imposed across the country to stop the spread of Covid-19. Those restrictions were extended across large parts of the country late Sunday, effectively forcing millions of workers in India's huge technology and financial sector to work from home for the rest of the month. In New Delhi, public transportation, including the metro and rickshaws, has been suspended, all shops, factories, places of worship and offices have beenshut, interstate travel has stopped, borders with neighboring states have closed and people are required to stay in their homes until March 31. Exempt from the order are essential services such as grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, petrol stations, telecoms and postal services and restaurants that deliver food. "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures," Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on Sunday. Several districts, including the financial capital of Mumbai, have banned gatherings of four or more people, and officials can take legal action against those who violate the rule. Numerous state governments have extended the "district-ban" to include their entire states. In the northern Indian state of Punjab, the chief minister announced that, except for essential services, the whole state will be under a lockdown until March 31. Punjab has confirmed more than 20 cases, including one death. Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Telangana have all initiated state-wide lockdowns versus targeted restrictions of cities and districts. The central government advised the restrictions in 75 districts as these are places where coronavirus cases have been reported. Local governments can extend those restrictions to other areas at their discretion. Maharashtra state, which includes Mumbai and Pune, has reported the most cases, with at least 67 infections, according to government figures. Kerala reported at least 52 cases and New Delhi has at least 26. In the past few weeks, India has taken unprecedented steps to shut its borders, cancel visas and ban passengers from certain countries from entering Indian airspace. On Sunday, India suspended passenger train services until March 31 after several travelers tested positive for coronavirus. India's mammoth railway network spans more than 760 million kilometers (472 million miles) and carried 8 billion passengers in 2018-19. Asia spurred into action The measures in India come as other Asian nations see jumps in cases and rush to implement emergency measures of their own. On Sunday, Thailand reported 188 new novel coronavirus cases, its biggest single-day rise, bringing its total to 599. Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has announced new measures, which include the closure of dine-in restaurants, shopping malls and amusement parks. Fears of a second surge in cases from patients traveling from overseas has prompted officials in China to divert all Beijing-bound international flights to other cities starting on Monday. China confirmed 39 additional cases of coronavirus as of the end of day Sunday, according to the country's National Health Commission -- all were imported cases.

Global perspectives: What it's like for people who have to travel for work right now Singapore said it will shut its borders to all short-term visitors and travelers transiting though the city starting from Monday, according to its Health Ministry, which said the majority of its new infections were "imported cases." On Monday, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced new measures that "place the most significant restriction on New Zealanders' movements in modern history." The country will issue its highest alert level in 48 hours and close all non-essential businesses across the country, such as bars, gyms, and cinemas. All schools will be closed from Tuesday while supermarkets and service stations will remain open, Ardern said. Australia has also taken unprecedented measures in its response to the pandemic. Businesses across the country on Monday followed the government's orders to shut down bars, restaurants, gyms, places of worship and other venues where people traditionally congregate. "Life is changing in Australia for every Australian and life is going to continue to change," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. "For many young and old, 2020 will be the toughest year of our lives." The state of South Australia declared a "major emergency" and shut its border with the rest of the country on Sunday after an increase in confirmed cases from travelers entering the state. South Australia's Premier Steven Marshall said anyone entering South Australia "will be required to undertake 14 days of self-isolation." The country's biggest state, New South Wales, will shut down all "non-essential services" in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. The measures come after both Tasmania and the Northern Territory introduced similar measures requiring all travelers to self-isolate for 14-days upon entry into the state. Olympics could be postponed As sporting events across the world have been canceled, one of the biggest questions remains over whether the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics will go ahead. Speaking to lawmakers on Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said postponing the Olympics was a possibility. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that a final decision on postponement will be made within four weeks, due to the vast complexities of rescheduling a massive global sporting event like the Olympics.

Former CDC director: There's a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt "The IOC's decision is along the lines of what I said before, of holding the event in its complete form. If that becomes difficult -- and thinking first about the health of the athletes -- we may have no option but to consider postponing the Games," Abe said, speaking at the budget committee in Japan's upper house of parliament. It's the first time that Abe has changed his staunch public position that the Olympics will start on July 24 as scheduled. In recent days, a growing number of countries and athletes have called for the Games to be postponed. On Monday, Canada announced that it wouldn't be sending athletes, making it the first country to back out of the Games. "This is not solely about athlete health -- it is about public health," Team Canada said in a statement. "With Covid-19 and the associated risks, it is not safe for our athletes, and the health and safety of their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training towards these Games." Australia's Olympic Committee has also told its athletes to prepare for the possibility that the Games could be postponed until 2021. Scrapping the Olympics during peacetime would be unprecedented -- they have only been canceled before during the two World Wars. CNN's Akanksha Sharma, Eric Cheung and Isaac Lee in Hong Kong, Esha Mitra, Swati Gupta and Vedika Sud in New Delhi, Steven Jiang and Shanshan Wang in Beijing, Emiko Jozuka and Junko Ogura in Tokyo, Julia Hollingsworth in Wellington, and Larry Register and Radina Gigova in Atlanta contributed reporting. Read the full article

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 10 lakh mark; US toll surpasses 1.5 lakh

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DCGI asks Serum to revise protocol for phase 2, 3 trials of Oxford vaccine

A CDSCO expert panel has sought clarifications from Serum Institute of India (SII) over its application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for conducting phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate for COVID-19, reports PTI.

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 which held its meeting on Tuesday deliberated on the application by SII and asked the Pune-based firm to revise its protocol for the phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, besides seeking some additional information.

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US Attorney General to be tested for COVID-19

US Attorney General William Barr will be tested for COVID-19, after coming in close contact with Texas Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert on Tuesday when Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee, a Justice Department spokeswoman confirmed.

Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec added that Barr already faces routine testing for COVID-19 at the White House, reports Reuters

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India's recoveries cross 10-lakh mark

The number of recoveries in India crosses the 10-lakh mark, reports ANI citing the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

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Over 16,000 prisoners released on parole in Odisha to decongest prisons

As many as 16,789 inmates of different jails in Odisha have been released on parole to decongest prisons in view of the COVID-19 outbreak, reports PTI. Director-General of Prisons SK Upadhay made the announcement while reviewing the progress of implementation of a Supreme Court's order in this regard.

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Assam reports 4 deaths, over 1,300 new cases

Assam recorded four more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, taking the toll to 92 as 1,348 new cases of the infection pushed the tally in the state to 36,295, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

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Over 1,500 arrested in Kolkata for defying total lockdown

More than 1,500 people were arrested in Kolkata on Wednesday for defying the total lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus, police said. At least 1,054 people were held for violating restriction orders, while 497 others were prosecuted for not wearing masks, a police officer said.

A total of 38 people were apprehended for spitting in public, he said. Besides, police also impounded 44 vehicles, he added.

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US toll due to coronavirus hits 1,50,000

The toll from the coronavirus in the US hit 150,000 on Wednesday, by far the highest in the world, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University, reports AP.

The bleak milestone comes amid signs that the nation's outbreak is beginning to stabilize in the Sun Belt but heating up in the Midwest, fuelled largely by young adults who are hitting bars, restaurants and gyms again.

Coronavirus LATEST Updates: The number of recoveries in India has crossed the 10-lakh mark, according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Coronavirus cases in India rose by 48,513 on Wednesday, taking the total tally beyond 15 lakh, while the toll rose to 34,193 with 768 new deaths, the Union health ministry said. The Centre also issued guidelines for 'Unlock 3', which is set to be effective from 1 August.

A total of 15,31,669 cases have been recorded so far, which includes 5,09,447 active cases and 9,88,030 patients who have been cured/discharged/migrated.

Yoga centres, gyms to open as part of Unlock 3 guidelines

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued 'Unlock 3' guidelines easing some restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night (night curfew) and allowing yoga institutes and gyms to open from 5 August while schools, metro and cinema halls will continue to remain closed.

The ministry said that lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till 31 August.

According to the new guidelines, metro rail, cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large congregations will continue to remain prohibited.

The MHA added that state governments and Union Territories, based on their assessment of the situation, may prohibit certain activities outside the containment zones or impose such restrictions as deemed necessary.

The ministry said that the new guidelines are based on feedback received from states and UTs and extensive consultations held with related central ministries and departments.

Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols like wearing masks, the release said.

However, there shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods and no "separate permission/ approval/ e-permit" will be required for such movements.

"Shops will need to maintain adequate physical distancing among customers. MHA will monitor the effective implementation of national directives. Vulnerable persons, i.e., persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years, are advised to stay at home, except for meeting essential requirements and for health purposes," it said.

It said international air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. "Further opening-up will take place in a calibrated manner," it said.

Lockdown extended in Maharashtra till 31 Aug

The Maharashtra government extended the lockdown in the state till 31 August in view of rising coronavirus cases.

A notification issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar said the decision has been taken as an "emergency step to prevent and contain" the spread of COVID-19.

As part of the 'Mission Begin Again' initiative, malls and market complexes without theatres, food courts and restaurants will be operational between 9 am and 7 pm from 5 August, the notification said.

The state government had last month extended the lockdown till 31 July amid a steady growth in the COVID-19 cases in the state.

Meanwhile, the Tripura government also extended the "complete lockdown” in the state till 4 August as COVID-19 cases continued to rise.

“We are going through a phase when only social distancing and masks can protect us. Twenty-one people have regrettably died till now, most of them veterans. The ongoing lockdown that was supposed to continue till Thursday morning would now continue till 5 am on 4 August. All guidelines from the ongoing lockdown would be in force,” Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb said while making the announcement.

India's CFR is lowest since 1 April, says Centre

The total number of recoveries from COVID-19 is fast approaching the 10-lakh mark, while the case fatality rate has been falling progressively due to coordinated implementation of the 'test track treat' strategy by the Centre, states and Union Territories, the health ministry said on Wednesday.

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR) is lower than what it is globally. On Wednesday, the CFR stood at 2.23 percent, the lowest since 1 April, the health ministry said in a statement.

"Not only has the CFR been kept low, but successful implementation of effective containment strategy, aggressive testing and standardised clinical management protocols based on a holistic standard of care approach have in tandem resulted in a consistent trend of more than 30,000 recoveries per day for the sixth consecutive day," it said.

'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli tests COVID-19 positive

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Wednesday said he and his family members have tested positive for coronavirus and are currently quarantined at home.

The director, best known for his epic fantasy hit "Baahubali" series, said they got tested after they developed mild fever recently which subsided by itself.

"My family members and I developed a slight fever few days ago. It subsided by itself but we got tested nevertheless. The result has shown a mild COVID positive today. We have home quarantined as prescribed by the doctors (sic)" he said.

In a subsequent tweet, Rajamouli said he and his kin are asymptomatic and "feeling better". They are, however, following all the precautions and instructions.

"Just waiting to develop antibodies so that we can donate our plasma," he added.

State-wise cases and deaths

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 9,211 new COVID19 cases 298 deaths. The total number of cases is now at 4,00,651, including 2,39,755 recovered cases, 1,46,129 active cases and 14,463 deaths.

The recovery rate in the state is at 59.84 percent, as per the state health department. Two new COVID-19 cases were reported in the city's Dharavi area, taking the total number of cases in the area to 2,545 including 83 active cases, according to the BMC.

Tamil Nadu reported 6,426 new cases and 82 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2,34,114. A total of 5,927 patients were discharged, while 57,490 are active cases, according to the state's health department.

Delhi reported 1,035 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The number of patients recovered/discharged in the last 24 hours are 1,126 while 26 deaths were reported in the national capital in the last 24 hours.

The total number of cases in the National Capital is now at 1,33,310, including 1,18,633 recovered/discharged, 10,770 active cases and the death toll is at 3,907, according to state government.

In Delhi, 5,074 RTPCR/CBNAAT/TrueNat tests and 12,318 rapid antigen tests were conducted on Wednesday.

Andhra Pradesh reported 10,093 COVID-19 cases, 2,784 discharged and 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now at 1,20,390, including 55,406 discharged, 63,771 active cases, according to the state's COVID Control Room. The toll is at 1,213 in the state.

In Jammu and Kashmir, 540 COVID-19 cases have been reported on Wednesday, 151 from Jammu division and 389 Kashmir division. The total number of cases in the Union Territory is now at 19,419, including 7,749 active cases, 11,322 recovered. The toll is at 348.

Manipur reported 141 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,458. The number of active and recovered cases are 805 and 1,653 respectively, as per the state government.

Goa's COVID-19 tally reached 5,489 with 202 new cases reported. The number of active and recovered cases in the state is 1,666 and 3,784 respectively. The death toll is at 39, according to the state government.

US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge

Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the US economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about any sustained recovery the rest of the year, AP reported.

A huge plunge in consumer spending, as people stayed home and avoided shopping, travelling or gathering in crowds as the virus raged, is estimated to have sent the economy sinking at a roughly 32 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter.

That would be more than triple the previous worst quarterly economic fall, a 10 percent drop set in 1958. Depressed activity in such areas as business investment, home construction and government spending also likely contributed to the worst quarterly contraction on records dating to 1947.

On Thursday, the government will issue its first of three estimates of economic activity, as measured by the gross domestic product, for the April-June quarter.

Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine induced robust immune response in monkeys

US biotechnology company Moderna's experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19 induced robust immune response and rapidly controlled the novel coronavirus in the upper and lower airways of monkeys exposed to SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on Tuesday.

The candidate vaccine, mRNA-1273, was co-developed by scientists at Moderna and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in the US.

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, complements recently reported interim results from an NIAID-sponsored Phase 1 clinical trial of mRNA-1273.

On Monday clinics around the US began a Phase 3 trial of the vaccine candidate, with the aim of enrolling 30,000 people to test for safety and effectiveness.

In the latest study, three groups of eight rhesus macaques received two injections of 10 or 100 microgrammes ( g) of mRNA-1273 or a placebo. Injections were spaced 28 days apart.

Vaccinated macaques produced high levels of neutralising antibodies directed at the surface spike protein used by SARS-CoV-2 to attach to and enter cells, the researchers said.

With inputs from agencies

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08:29 (IST) Coronavirus in India LATEST Update DCGI asks Serum to revise protocol for phase 2, 3 trials of Oxford vaccine A CDSCO expert panel has sought clarifications from Serum Institute of India (SII) over its application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for conducting phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate for COVID-19, reports PTI. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 which held its meeting on Tuesday deliberated on the application by SII and asked the Pune-based firm to revise its protocol for the phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, besides seeking some additional information. 08:01 (IST) Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates US Attorney General to be tested for COVID-19 US Attorney General William Barr will be tested for COVID-19, after coming in close contact with Texas Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert on Tuesday when Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee, a Justice Department spokeswoman confirmed. Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec added that Barr already faces routine testing for COVID-19 at the White House, reports Reuters 07:54 (IST) Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates India's recoveries cross 10-lakh mark The number of recoveries in India crosses the 10-lakh mark, reports ANI citing the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 07:52 (IST) Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates Over 16,000 prisoners released on parole in Odisha to decongest prisons As many as 16,789 inmates of different jails in Odisha have been released on parole to decongest prisons in view of the COVID-19 outbreak, reports PTI. Director-General of Prisons SK Upadhay made the announcement while reviewing the progress of implementation of a Supreme Court's order in this regard. 07:48 (IST) Coronavirus in Assam LATEST Updates Assam reports 4 deaths, over 1,300 new cases Assam recorded four more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, taking the toll to 92 as 1,348 new cases of the infection pushed the tally in the state to 36,295, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said. 07:44 (IST) Coronavirus in West Bengal LATEST Updates Over 1,500 arrested in Kolkata for defying total lockdown More than 1,500 people were arrested in Kolkata on Wednesday for defying the total lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus, police said. At least 1,054 people were held for violating restriction orders, while 497 others were prosecuted for not wearing masks, a police officer said. A total of 38 people were apprehended for spitting in public, he said. Besides, police also impounded 44 vehicles, he added. 07:38 (IST) Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates US toll due to coronavirus hits 1,50,000 The toll from the coronavirus in the US hit 150,000 on Wednesday, by far the highest in the world, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University, reports AP. The bleak milestone comes amid signs that the nation's outbreak is beginning to stabilize in the Sun Belt but heating up in the Midwest, fuelled largely by young adults who are hitting bars, restaurants and gyms again. Coronavirus LATEST Updates: The number of recoveries in India has crossed the 10-lakh mark, according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Coronavirus cases in India rose by 48,513 on Wednesday, taking the total tally beyond 15 lakh, while the toll rose to 34,193 with 768 new deaths, the Union health ministry said. The Centre also issued guidelines for 'Unlock 3', which is set to be effective from 1 August. A total of 15,31,669 cases have been recorded so far, which includes 5,09,447 active cases and 9,88,030 patients who have been cured/discharged/migrated. Yoga centres, gyms to open as part of Unlock 3 guidelines The Ministry of Home Affairs issued 'Unlock 3' guidelines easing some restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night (night curfew) and allowing yoga institutes and gyms to open from 5 August while schools, metro and cinema halls will continue to remain closed. The ministry said that lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till 31 August. According to the new guidelines, metro rail, cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large congregations will continue to remain prohibited. The MHA added that state governments and Union Territories, based on their assessment of the situation, may prohibit certain activities outside the containment zones or impose such restrictions as deemed necessary. The ministry said that the new guidelines are based on feedback received from states and UTs and extensive consultations held with related central ministries and departments. Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols like wearing masks, the release said. However, there shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods and no "separate permission/ approval/ e-permit" will be required for such movements. "Shops will need to maintain adequate physical distancing among customers. MHA will monitor the effective implementation of national directives. Vulnerable persons, i.e., persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years, are advised to stay at home, except for meeting essential requirements and for health purposes," it said. It said international air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. "Further opening-up will take place in a calibrated manner," it said. Lockdown extended in Maharashtra till 31 Aug The Maharashtra government extended the lockdown in the state till 31 August in view of rising coronavirus cases. A notification issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar said the decision has been taken as an "emergency step to prevent and contain" the spread of COVID-19. As part of the 'Mission Begin Again' initiative, malls and market complexes without theatres, food courts and restaurants will be operational between 9 am and 7 pm from 5 August, the notification said. The state government had last month extended the lockdown till 31 July amid a steady growth in the COVID-19 cases in the state. Meanwhile, the Tripura government also extended the "complete lockdown” in the state till 4 August as COVID-19 cases continued to rise. “We are going through a phase when only social distancing and masks can protect us. Twenty-one people have regrettably died till now, most of them veterans. The ongoing lockdown that was supposed to continue till Thursday morning would now continue till 5 am on 4 August. All guidelines from the ongoing lockdown would be in force,” Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb said while making the announcement. India's CFR is lowest since 1 April, says Centre The total number of recoveries from COVID-19 is fast approaching the 10-lakh mark, while the case fatality rate has been falling progressively due to coordinated implementation of the 'test track treat' strategy by the Centre, states and Union Territories, the health ministry said on Wednesday. India's COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR) is lower than what it is globally. On Wednesday, the CFR stood at 2.23 percent, the lowest since 1 April, the health ministry said in a statement. "Not only has the CFR been kept low, but successful implementation of effective containment strategy, aggressive testing and standardised clinical management protocols based on a holistic standard of care approach have in tandem resulted in a consistent trend of more than 30,000 recoveries per day for the sixth consecutive day," it said. 'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli tests COVID-19 positive Filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Wednesday said he and his family members have tested positive for coronavirus and are currently quarantined at home. The director, best known for his epic fantasy hit "Baahubali" series, said they got tested after they developed mild fever recently which subsided by itself. "My family members and I developed a slight fever few days ago. It subsided by itself but we got tested nevertheless. The result has shown a mild COVID positive today. We have home quarantined as prescribed by the doctors (sic)" he said. In a subsequent tweet, Rajamouli said he and his kin are asymptomatic and "feeling better". They are, however, following all the precautions and instructions. "Just waiting to develop antibodies so that we can donate our plasma," he added. State-wise cases and deaths Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 9,211 new COVID19 cases 298 deaths. The total number of cases is now at 4,00,651, including 2,39,755 recovered cases, 1,46,129 active cases and 14,463 deaths. The recovery rate in the state is at 59.84 percent, as per the state health department. Two new COVID-19 cases were reported in the city's Dharavi area, taking the total number of cases in the area to 2,545 including 83 active cases, according to the BMC. Tamil Nadu reported 6,426 new cases and 82 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2,34,114. A total of 5,927 patients were discharged, while 57,490 are active cases, according to the state's health department. Delhi reported 1,035 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The number of patients recovered/discharged in the last 24 hours are 1,126 while 26 deaths were reported in the national capital in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the National Capital is now at 1,33,310, including 1,18,633 recovered/discharged, 10,770 active cases and the death toll is at 3,907, according to state government. In Delhi, 5,074 RTPCR/CBNAAT/TrueNat tests and 12,318 rapid antigen tests were conducted on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh reported 10,093 COVID-19 cases, 2,784 discharged and 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now at 1,20,390, including 55,406 discharged, 63,771 active cases, according to the state's COVID Control Room. The toll is at 1,213 in the state. In Jammu and Kashmir, 540 COVID-19 cases have been reported on Wednesday, 151 from Jammu division and 389 Kashmir division. The total number of cases in the Union Territory is now at 19,419, including 7,749 active cases, 11,322 recovered. The toll is at 348. Manipur reported 141 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,458. The number of active and recovered cases are 805 and 1,653 respectively, as per the state government. Goa's COVID-19 tally reached 5,489 with 202 new cases reported. The number of active and recovered cases in the state is 1,666 and 3,784 respectively. The death toll is at 39, according to the state government. US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the US economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about any sustained recovery the rest of the year, AP reported. A huge plunge in consumer spending, as people stayed home and avoided shopping, travelling or gathering in crowds as the virus raged, is estimated to have sent the economy sinking at a roughly 32 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter. That would be more than triple the previous worst quarterly economic fall, a 10 percent drop set in 1958. Depressed activity in such areas as business investment, home construction and government spending also likely contributed to the worst quarterly contraction on records dating to 1947. On Thursday, the government will issue its first of three estimates of economic activity, as measured by the gross domestic product, for the April-June quarter. Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine induced robust immune response in monkeys US biotechnology company Moderna's experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19 induced robust immune response and rapidly controlled the novel coronavirus in the upper and lower airways of monkeys exposed to SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on Tuesday. The candidate vaccine, mRNA-1273, was co-developed by scientists at Moderna and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in the US. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, complements recently reported interim results from an NIAID-sponsored Phase 1 clinical trial of mRNA-1273. On Monday clinics around the US began a Phase 3 trial of the vaccine candidate, with the aim of enrolling 30,000 people to test for safety and effectiveness. In the latest study, three groups of eight rhesus macaques received two injections of 10 or 100 microgrammes ( g) of mRNA-1273 or a placebo. Injections were spaced 28 days apart. Vaccinated macaques produced high levels of neutralising antibodies directed at the surface spike protein used by SARS-CoV-2 to attach to and enter cells, the researchers said. With inputs from agencies

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23:46 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates Gujarat HC to remain shut for three days after positive cases found The Gujarat High Court premises will be closed for the next three days as seven coronavirus cases were reported from among those who had visited the court recently, the Registrar General said on Tuesday. The judicial functioning of the court will remain suspended during this period, said a circular from the highcourt registrar general's office. PTI 23:25 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates Epidemic accelerating, says WHO emergencies chief The emergencies chief of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus is continuing to gain pace globally, reports AP. Noting the marked increase in the number of confirmed cases being reported in the past five or six weeks, he warned that a spike in deaths could be soon to follow. In April and May, we were dealing with 100,000 cases a day, said Dr Michael Ryan during a Tuesday press briefing. Today we're dealing with 200,000 a day. Ryan said the number of COVID-19 deaths appeared to be stable for the moment, but he cautioned that there is often a lag time between when confirmed cases increase and when deaths are reported due to the time it takes for the coronavirus to run its course in patients. Ryan also dismissed the idea that the significant jump in cases was due to more widespread testing and, said, This epidemic is accelerating." 23:09 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' on airborne spread The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people, reports Reuters. “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of the modes of transmission of COVID-19,” Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead on the COVID-19 pandemic at the WHO, told a news briefing. 22:57 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates Record 716 fresh COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, 11 deaths Rajasthan on Tuesday reported its biggest single-day spike of 716 cases, pushing the virus count to 21,404, while 11 more deaths due to the disease raised the toll to 472 in the state, according to an official report. Three new fatalities were reported in Pali; two each in Jodhpur and Jaipur and one each in Jalore, Nagaur, Dholpur and Bharatpur, it said. PTI 22:47 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates DCGI asks states, UTs to prevent black-marketing of Remdesivir India's drugs regulator has asked drug controllers in states and Union Territories to keep a strict vigil to prevent black marketing of the anti-viral Remdesivir injection, approved for emergency and restricted use to treat COVID-19 patients, reports PTI. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr VG Somani said in a communication to Drugs Controllers in states and UTs that his office received a letter raising concerns that certain unscrupulous persons were indulging in black marketing and over-pricing of the drug. "In view of the above, you are requested to instruct your enforcement officials to keep strict vigil on the matter to prevent the black marketing and sale of the drug Remdesivir injection above MRP. "Action taken in the matter may please be intimated to this office at the earliest," Somani said in his letter addressed to state and UT drug controllers. 22:28 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Shops outside containment zones in Maharashtra to remain open till 7pm from 9 July The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to allow markets and shops to remain open for additional two hours from 9 July. Markets and shops can now remain open from 9 am to 7 pm, an extension of two hours from the existing closing deadline of 5 pm, in non-containment zones. Issuing a notification to this effect, the government said it aims to control or reduce crowding. PTI 22:16 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Updates Telangana reports seven deaths, 1,879 new cases Telangana recorded seven COVID-19 deaths and 1,879 new patients today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 27,612 and toll to 313, reports ANI quoting a health bulletin. As many as 16,287 persons have been discharged till date and the state now has 11,012 active cases. 7 deaths and 1879 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Telangana today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 27612 including 11012 active cases, 16287 discharged and 313 deceased: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/XZSIv8vvPd — ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020 22:16 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Updates Telangana reports seven deaths, 1,879 new cases Telangana recorded seven COVID-19 deaths and 1,879 new patients today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 27,612 and toll to 313, reports ANI quoting a health bulletin. As many as 16,287 persons have been discharged till date and the state now has 11,012 active cases. 7 deaths and 1879 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Telangana today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 27612 including 11012 active cases, 16287 discharged and 313 deceased: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/XZSIv8vvPd — ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020 21:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates BMC to conduct COVID-19 testing without prescription Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday said that the BMC will henceforth conduct COVID-19 testing "to open up testing to any individual in the city without prescription/self attestation". The @mybmc has decided to open up testing to any individual in the city without prescription/ self attestation. Labs can now conduct RT PCR tests as per ICMR guidelines at the will of anyone. This will help citizens feel safer and test when they have a doubt, without any delays. — Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) July 7, 2020 21:11 (IST) Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19, reports said. Hindustan Times reported that he was taking hydroxichloroquine as medication. “I’m perfectly well,” Bolsonaro told CNN Brasil in a live interview. 21:00 (IST) Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates International students in US could be deported if universities move online In a decision that will adversely impact hundreds of thousands of Indian students in the US, the federal immigration authority has announced that foreign students pursuing degrees in America will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only classes in this fall semester. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said in a press release on Monday that for the fall 2020 semester students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the US. “The US Department of State will not issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programmes that are fully online for the fall semester nor will US Customs and Border Protection permit these students to enter the United States,” the release said referring to the September to December semester. (PTI) 20:45 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates BJP Maharashtra MLA tests COVID-19 positive Maharashtra BJP MLA Mukta Tilak on Tuesday tweeted that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and quarantined herself at residence. "Today me and my mother have been tested positive for COVID-19. We both are not showing any symptoms & have been advised by doctors to be under home quarantine & have thus self-isolated. All other family members have been tested negative.Stay Home, Stay Safe," she said. 20:18 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates One new COVID-19 case reported in Dharavi today The latest health bulletin showed that one new coronavirus case was reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 2,335. 20:04 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates 5,134 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today The Maharashtra health department said that 5,134 new COVID-19 cases, 3,296 discharged and 224 deaths in the state on Tuesday. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2,17,121 including 1,18,558 recovered, 9250 deaths and 89,294 active cases. 20:00 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates Bengal govt imposes total lockdown in containment areas The West Bengal government has decided to impose a "total lockdown" in containment zones across the state from Thursday, News18 reported. "Government enhances the domain of containment zones by including buffer zones within such areas as well. State to prohibit functioning of all offices, all non-essential activities, congregations, all forms of transport and all marketing/trading/industrial activities within these newly defined Containment Zones," the report said. 19:00 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt over doctors appointed at CM's residence RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said, "When the chief minister's sample is sent for a COVID-19 test, reports are received in two hours. But in case of common men, it takes over 5-7 days. Now the chief minister's residence has been turned into a ventilator-equipped hospital,while poor people are suffering due to lack of medical facilities." His statement came after doctors and nurses were appointed in the chief minister's official residence as a "precautionary measure". 18:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Nitish Kumar's relative tests COVID-19 positive A close relative of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who had been staying at his official residence, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, PTI reported. Meanwhile, ANI reported that the Patna Medical College issued an order to deploy six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at Kumar's official residence, after Secretary of the Health Department directed the hospital to do so as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. Bihar: Patna Medical College issues an order to deploy six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at the official residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, after Secretary of the Health Department directed the hospital to do so as a precautionary measure against #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/pFbxigIKdf — ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020 18:21 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates 69 new COVID-19 cases in BSF The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday said that 69 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the force in the last 24 hours, while 29 infected personnel recovered in the same duration. The total number of cases in the force stands at 1,454, including 852 recovered and 595 active cases. 18:12 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Centre says face masks, hand sanitisers are not essential items now Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday. On 13 March, the Union consumer affairs ministry had declared face masks and hand sanitisers as essential commodities for 100 days to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check the spread of coronavirus. "These two products were declared as essential items till June 30. We are not extending further as there is enough supply in the country," Nandan told PTI. 17:43 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Goa Latest Updates Goa govt seeks ICMR nod for plasma therapy The Goa government on Tuesday sought permission from the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for using convalescent plasma therapy to treat coronavirus patients, state health minister Vishwajit Rane was quoting as saying by News18. 16:40 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Over 9 lakh samples tested for COVID-19 so far, says UP govt The Uttar Pradesh government said that in the last 24 hours, 1,346 new COVID-19 cases have been reported. Active cases in the state stand at 9,514. A total of 19,627 have been discharged after recovering from the disease. The toll stands at 827, said Uttar Pradesh principal Hhealth secretary Amit Mohan Prasad. He added, "30,329 samples were tested yesterday. 9,22,049 samples have been tested in the state so far." 15:30 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India's COVID-19 recovery rate now at 61% India’s coronavirus tests cross 1 crore. The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that India’s recovery rate is now over 61 percent. #IndiaFightsCoronavirus #CoronaVirusUpdates #COVID19 tests in India cross 1 crore mark, as a result of continuously expanding network of 1115 testing labs across the country.#SwasthaBharat #HealthForAll pic.twitter.com/8ib2AOOCU6 — Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) July 7, 2020 15:11 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates No intention to allow street vendors to resume business, says Maharashtra govt The Maharashtra government on Tuesday told the Bombay High Court that at present it does not have any intention of allowing street vendors to resume their business in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, reports PTI. Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni told a division bench of Justices A A Sayed and M S Karnik that the state government does not have a policy for street vendors and it is also not contemplating framing any as of now. 14:42 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates Shops, malls to be shut for 3 days in Bhopal, if found violating COVID-19 norms Shops, malls, offices and business establishments in Bhopal will be forced to shut for three days if they fail to comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines and ensure that visitors follow the norms as well, reports PTI. As per an order issued by Bhopal district collector Avinash Lavania, violators will have to work as "corona warriors" at check posts, fever clinics and carry out coronavirus-related awareness work. 14:26 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates Chief surgeon, hospital staff member tests positive in UP The chief surgeon at a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh Ballia district and a senior supply officer test positive for the coronavirus, PTI reports. 13:46 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates SC seeks report from UP on status of COVID-positive minor girls of Kanpur shelter home The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a status report on news articles that 57 minor girls of Kanpur-based shelter home have tested positive for COVID-19. The top court has taken suo motu (on its own) cognizance of the condition of children in protection -- be it juvenile, foster or kinship homes across the country -- amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. 13:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Odisha's COVID-19 total crosses 10,000 mark The total number of COVID-19 cases in Odisha crossed the 10,000-mark on Tuesday with 571 fresh infections, while the toll climbed to 42 as four more people succumbed to the disease, a health department official told PTI. The state's tally stands at 10,097, he said. 12:54 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Haryana Latest Updates Haryana govt freezes DA and DR at current rates till July 2021 Haryana government issues order freezing Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners respectively, at current rates till July 2021, due to COVID-19, reports ANI Haryana Government issues order freezing Dearness Allowance (DA) & Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees & pensioners respectively, at current rates till July 2021, due to #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/TzmzAaFnwr — ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2020 12:35 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Over 15 lakh quarantined in Mumbai since virus outbreak, says BMC More than 15 lakh people have been quarantined in Mumbai after contact-tracing so far since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city civic body said. Out of these, 5.34 lakh people were identified as high-risk contacts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. So far, 13.28 lakh people have completed their 14-day quarantine. 12:09 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates Rajasthan reports 4 deaths, 234 new cases today Rajasthan reported four COVID-19 deaths and 234 fresh cases of the virus on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 20,922 in the state, according to an official report. One death each was reported from Nagaur, Dholpur Bharatpur and Jodhpur, taking the death toll to 465, it said, adding the total number of positive cases in the state has increased to 20,922. 11:54 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Six more die in Odisha due to COVID-19 Six more people have succumbed to the viral infection in Odisha, the state health department said on Tuesday. While four of the total lost their lives to COVID-19, two others passed away because of comorbidities. 11:31 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates Assam to impose complete shutdown in Jorhat from 9 to 15 July In order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, a 'total lockdown' will be imposed in areas under the Jorhat Municipal Board from 7 pm of 9 July to 15 July. According to the order of the District Magistrate and Chairperson, DDMA, Jorhat, all the weekly huts/markets will remain shut in the entire district by this order. Read full article here... 11:12 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Shiv Sena targets PM over COVID-19 crisis The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed confidence that the battle against COVID-19 would be won in 21 days, but it has been over 100 days and the crisis still persists. The fight against COVID-19 is more difficult than the mythological war of Mahabharata, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said, adding that the battle against the pandemic will continue till 2021 as the disease vaccine won't be available before that. It expressed concern over India reporting the third highest COVID-19 cases in the world 10:24 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates AP govt's claim of 1 million COVID tests done is a sham, says Chandrababu Naidu TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government's claim of conducting one million COVID-19 tests is a "sham" as test reports were generated without taking samples, reports PTI. The state government is "cheating'' both people and the centre with regard to COVID-19 testing numbers since the beginning, he said in a series of tweets. "Shocked that a government can stoop to such level to cover their failures." he said. 10:04 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates 872 rail employees, kin, ex-staffers test positive for COVID-19 As many as 872 employees of the Central Railway and Western Railway, their family members and retired personnel have so far tested positive for coronavirus and 86 of them have died, officials told PTI. All of themwere admitted to the Western Railways Jagjivan Ram Hospital here which was in April declared as a facility to treat COVID-19 patients, they said. Of the total cases, 559 were reported from the Central Railway and 313 from the Western Railway, officials said. 09:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Over 2.4 lakh samples tested yesterday, says ICMR India has so far tested 1,02,11,092 samples, said the Indian Council of Medical Research. Of this, 2,41,430 samples were tested on Monday alone, reports ANI. 09:43 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-hit With 2,11,987 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,14,978) and Delhi (1,00,823). 09:34 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India reports 22,252 new cases, 467 deaths in past 24 hrs India on Tuesday reports 22,252 coronavirus cases and 467 deaths in the past 24 hours. This takes the overall total to 7,19,665 and the toll to 20,160. More than 4.39 lakh people have recovered. India is now the third worst-affected nation in the world, crossing Russia. Only the United States and Brazil have more cases. 09:25 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates Fear of community transmission in Karanataka, says minister Karnataka Minister JC Madhuswamy said there are fears of community transmission of the virus in the state, reports ANI. “Medical condition of eight infected with coronavirus admitted in Tumkur Covid Hospital is critical,” Tumakuru district-in-charge minister Madhuswamy said. “There is no guarantee of their lives as per the information. We somewhere feel we are worried that coronavirus is spreading at the community level.” 09:03 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates Issue death certificates as per guidelines set by ICMR, says West Bengal govt The West Bengal government on Monday advised all COVID-19 hospitals in the state to issue death certificates according to the guidelines set by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The department also advised the hospitals that "before putting hypoxic patients on ventilators, high flow nasal oxygen therapy should be tried as per the guideline". Earlier, it had advised all COVID-19 hospitals to opt for "prone awake ventilation" as and when possible before putting a patient on conventional mechanical ventilation. 07:57 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Maharashtra allows hotels outside containment zones to open at 33% capacity The Maharashtra government on Monday said that hotels and lodges outside containment zones will be open to guests from 8 July, but with strict safety measures in place to check the spread of the coronavirus. The government said that the establishments will be allowed to operate at 33% of their capacity. 07:49 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates Jadavpur University shuts as employee tests positive for COVID-19 An employee of the Jadavpur University tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the authorities on Monday to shut the varsity till 12 July. Classes and on-campus academic activities are suspended since March 16, but the administrative section is functioning, PTI reports. The employee, who works at the research department of the varsity, tested positive on Sunday, a senior official said. 07:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Updates US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis, reports AFP. "Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States," US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement. "Active students currently in the United States enrolled in such programs must depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction to remain in lawful status," ICE said. 07:44 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of COVID-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing a report urging it to update guidance on the novel coronavirus after more than 200 scientists, in a letter to the health agency, outlined evidence the virus can spread in tiny airborne particles. The WHO says SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads primarily through small droplets expelled from the nose and mouth of an infected person that quickly sink to the ground. But in an open letter to the Geneva-based agency, published on Monday in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal, 239 scientists in 32 countries outlined evidence that they say shows floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in. Coronavirus Updates: Speaking at the daily briefing in Geneva, Benedetta Allegranzi, the WHO’s technical lead for infection prevention and control, said there was evidence emerging of airborne transmission of the coronavirus, but that it was not definitive. The civic body also informed that those kept in institutional quarantine will be discharged only when they test negative for the virus. A close relative of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who had been staying at his official residence, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, PTI reported. Meanwhile, ANI reported that the Patna Medical College issued an order to deploy six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at Kumar's official residence, after Secretary of the Health Department directed the hospital to do so as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. More than 15 lakh people have been quarantined in Mumbai after contact-tracing so far since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city civic body said. Out of these, 5.34 lakh people were identified as high-risk contacts, the BMC said. The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that the prime minister had expressed confidence in ending the battle against COVID-19 in 21 days, but it has been 'over 100 days and the crisis still persists'. The fight against COVID-19 is more difficult than the mythological war of Mahabharata, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said, adding that the battle against the pandemic will continue till 2021 as the disease vaccine won't be available before that. India on Tuesday reports 22,252 coronavirus cases and 467 deaths in the past 24 hours. This takes the overall total to 7,19,665 and the toll to 20,160. More than 4.39 lakh people have recovered. Those attending schools that are staying online must "depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction," according to guidance by issued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Coronavirus cases in India inched towards seven lakhs on Monday with 24,248 new infections being reported in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the toll rose to 19,795 with 425 new deaths. As per the health ministry, there are 2,53,287 active cases in the country while 4,24,432 patients have been cured or discharged. A day after India overtook Russia to become the third worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, the Union health ministry said that the Centre has emphasised on increasing testing, prompt contact tracing and timely clinical management of the COVID-19 cases. "The national positivity rate stands at 6.73 percent. Many states report lower COVID-19 positivity rate than the national average of 6.73 percent. Their tests per million are also higher than the national average," the ministry said on Monday. The ministry also said that the recovery rate stands at 60.85 percent. Total COVID-19 tests conducted in India cross 1 crore The total number of tests for the detection of COVID-19 crossed the one-crore mark in India on Monday. "A cumulative total of 1,00,04,101 samples have been tested till 11 am on Monday with 1,80,596 samples being tested on 5 July," Scientist and media coordinator at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Lokesh Sharma said. According to the ICMR, a total of 99,69,662 samples were tested for the disease in the country till 5 July, with 1,80,596 just on Sunday. There are now 1,105 testing labs in the country comprising 788 in the public sector and 317 private labs. The per day testing capacity is also growing fast, Sharma said. Around 2,00,000 samples have been tested on an average daily for the last 14 days, he said. India had crossed the nine million-mark on 1 July. "The per day testing capacity which was around 1.5 lakh on 25 May is more than three lakh per day now," Sharma said. Starting with one single laboratory at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune and then expanding to 100 laboratories in the beginning of the lockdown, the ICMR on 23 June validated the 1000th testing laboratory. MHA allows universities to conduct exams with proper COVID-19 guidelines The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday allowed universities and other academic institutions to conduct examinations during the ongoing 'Unlock 2' phase. In a statement, the MHA said it has sent a letter to the Union Higher Education Secretary permitting universities and institutions to conduct examinations. "The final-term examinations are to be compulsorily conducted as per the UGC guidelines on examinations and academic calendar for the universities and as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare," the statement said. Various examinations conducted by universities and higher education institutions in the country have been suspended since March during the coronavirus-induced lockdown which first began on 25 March. Centre says positivity rate in Delhi declined to 10% from 30% The Centre said the average number of samples being tested per day for COVID-19 has gone up in Delhi from 5,481 to 18,766 in about a month and in spite of increased testing, the positivity rate has declined from around 30 percent to 10 percent in the last three weeks. As on 5 July, the states with their positivity rate lesser than the national average and tests per million higher than the national average are Puducherry (5.55), Chandigarh (4.36), Assam (2.84), Tripura (2.72), Karnataka (2.64), Rajasthan (2.51), Goa (2.5), and Punjab (1.92). In Delhi, tests were ramped up through increased RT-PCR testing along with the new Rapid Antigen Point-of-Care (POC) tests which gives results in only about 30 minutes, the Centre said. "In spite of significantly increased testing in Delhi, the positivity rate has seen a substantial decrease from about 30 percent to 10 percent in the last three weeks," the statement said. There are around 25,000 active cases in Delhi and of these, 15,000 people are currently in home isolation. COVID-19 cases in Delhi cross 1 lakh, Maharashtra continues to be worst-hit state As per the Union health ministry data, Maharashtra continues to be the most impacted state from the infection with 2,06,619 cases and 8,822 fatalities due to the coronavirus. Tamil Nadu reported 61 deaths and 3,827 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. The total number of positive cases stands at 1,14,978 including 46,833 active cases and 1,571 deaths. Delhi crossed the 1 lakh-mark, with 1,379 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases stands at 1,00,823 including 72,088 recovered/discharged/migrated and 25,620 active cases. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the number of ICU beds at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital has been increased from 45 to 200 to treat coronavirus patients. Karnataka reported 1,843 COVID-19 cases and 30 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 25,317 including 10,527 recoveries and 401 deaths. Highest number of cases — 981 — have been reported in Bengaluru in the last 24 hours according to the state health department. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the state has reported 193 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 5,522. Active cases stand at 2,252. A total of 354 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number cases to 15,284. The toll rose to 617 after nine deaths were reported. Meanwhile, three more personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. There are total 151 active cases and 273 have recovered till date in the force. Mizoram reported five new COVID-19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 191 including 58 active cases and 133 cured/discharged. In the last 24 hours, 933 new cases and 24 deaths have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 8,718 active cases, 19,109 discharges so far and 809 patients have succumbed to the infection, state additional chief secretary (Home), Awanish Awasthi said. According to the Union health ministry, West Bengal has reported 22,126 COVID-19 cases including, 6,658 active cases, 14,711 cured and 757 deaths. Meanwhile, Gujarat has reported 36,037 cases including, 8,202 active cases 25,892 recovered and 1,943 deaths as of Monday. A total of 1,322 COVID-19 cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 20,019, an officer said. With seven persons succumbing to coronavirus infection on Monday, the toll in the state now stands at 239. With inputs from PTI

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COVID-19 tally rises to 4.4 lakh with 14,933 new cases; Delhi overtakes Tamil Nadu as second worst-affected state

Amid the rising numbers, the Union health ministry said that India has one COVID-19 death per 1,00,000 population against the global average of 6.04, which is "one of the lowest in the world".

Citing the WHO Situation Report 154 dated 22 June, the ministry said the United Kingdom has registered 63.13 coronavirus-related fatalities per 1,00,000 population, while in Spain it is 60.60, Italy 57.19, the US 36.30, Germany 27.32, Brazil 23.68 and Russia 5.62.

"In India, early detection of cases, timely testing and surveillance, extensive contact tracing coupled with effective clinical management have helped to check case mortality," the ministry said in a statement.

On Tuesday, hours after Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda for claimed to have an "ayurvedic COVID-19 medicine", the Centre issued a statement, demanding details of the said medicine.

In a statement, the Ministry of AYUSH instructed Patanjali, which also launched the product today, to refrain from advertising or publicising such claims until they were examined.

In the meantime, Novak Djokovic, the men's world number one tennis player, tested positive for COVID-19. Djokovic, who became the fourth player to test positive for COVID-19, had taken part in a tennis exhibition series he had organised in Serbia and Croatia.

Delhi overtakes Tamil Nadu as 2nd worst-hit state

Delhi's tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 66,000-mark on Tuesday with the biggest single-day jump of 3,947 fresh infections, while the toll due to the disease mounted to 2,301.

From Friday to Sunday, 3,000 or more fresh cases were reported per day in the National Capital. On Monday, 2,909 cases were recorded.

Sixty-eight fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, a Delhi health department bulletin said on Tuesday. The toll due to the coronavirus infection has risen to 2,301, and the total number of cases has mounted to 66,602.

Tamil Nadu has reported a total of 62,087 cases.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah countered Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim over a new COVID-19 care facility being set up in the National Capital, saying a decision for a 10,000-bed care centre to be operationalised by 26 June was taken three days ago.

In a series of tweets, Shah also said that a 1,000-bed full-fledged hospital with 250 ICU beds is being developed for COVID-19 patients, and the facility, to be manned by armed forces personnel, will be ready in the next 10 days.

Shah's counter came after Kejriwal wrote to him inviting him to inspect the 10,000-bedded centre and requested him for deployment of doctors and nurses from ITBP and Army at the Centre.

Meanwhile, according to ANI, the administration of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has decided to restart its OPD (Out-Patient Services) from 25 June onwards after three months of its closure in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

In the first phase, the OPD services will be only for follow-up patients with not more than 15 patients a day for every department.

Delhi's LNJP performs 6 plasma therapy treatments after ICMR nod

After getting a fresh nod from the ICMR, six COVID-19 patients have received convalescent plasma therapy at LNJP Hospital in the last one week, out of the total permitted limit of 200 recipients.

Two patients are scheduled for administering of the therapy on Tuesday and five other have been screened already, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital, Dr Suresh Kumar said.

Plasma therapy was permitted by ICMR on a trial basis but had recently put it on hold. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, 55, was on Saturday administered plasma therapy at Max Hospital, where he is admitted for COVID-19 treatment.

11 wards in Guwahati to be under lockdown from today

Lockdown will be imposed in 11 wards of Guwahati from 9 pm on Tuesday, until further orders, ANI reported. Essential services such as grocery stores, petrol pumps, banks, etc, to remain functional, said Assam government.

Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited in the specified areas. All government offices, offices of autonomous/subordinate offices and private offices shall remain closed.

All industrial establishments shall remain closed, all public transport services shall remain suspended. Consumption and sale of liquor, paan, gutka, tobacco, etc, in public places are prohibited.

Ladakh reports 85 new cases; Punjab decides to reopen hotels

Maharashtra with a total count of 1,35,796 COVID-19 cases remains the worst-affected state. It has 61,807 active cases, 67,706 cured and discharged patients while the toll is 6,283. On Tuesday, it reported 3,214 cases.

Gujarat reported 549 COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths with the count rising to 28,429 including 20,521 discharged patients and 1,711 deaths.

Meanwhile, Odisha reported 167 more coronavirus cases on Tuesday taking the state count to 5,470. In Rajasthan, the total number of coronavirus cases has gone up to 15,431 with 199 new cases.

Punjab has reported 162 new COVID-19 cases taking the total count to 4,397. The toll has risen to 105 after four deaths were reported on Tuesday.

The Punjab government also decided to reopen hotels, restaurants, marriage halls and other hospitality services at reduced 50 percent capacity. However, establishments must adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures and observe full precautions, it said.

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Chandigarh has risen to 415 including six deaths and 322 cured cases.

With an increase of 103 COVID-19 cases, Uttarakhand's count of coronavirus cases reached 2,505 on Tuesday.

Manipur reported 23 new COVID-19 cases and the total number of positive cases now stands at 921, including 663 active cases and 258 recovered patients.

Ladakh has reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 and the total cases have gone up to 783.

Five new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area, taking the total number of cases to 2,189, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Three more personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

Jammu and Kashmir has reported 148 new COVID-19 positive cases — 20 from the Jammu division and 128 from Kashmir division. Two deaths were also reported in the Union Territory. The total number of cases stands at 6,236 and death toll at 87.

Karnataka has reported 322 new COVID-19 positive cases taking the total number of cases to 9,721. The toll has gone up to 150 with eight more patients succumbing to the virus.

West Bengal reported 370 new COVID-19 positive cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases stands at 14,728 including 9,218 discharged, 4,930 active cases and 580 deaths.

Indian pilgrims will not travel to Saudi Arabia for Haj 2020, says Centre

Meanwhile, the Centre has decided that Muslims from India will not travel to Saudi Arabia for Haj 2020 after the kingdom conveyed that pilgrims should not be sent this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.

The decision was taken after Saudi Arabia's Haj and Umrah minister Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten telephoned last night and suggested not to send pilgrims from India for Haj this year, Naqvi told reporters.

Saudi Arabia on Monday said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, in a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic. It said only a very limited number of people currently living in the kingdom may take part in the pilgrimage.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court modified its 18 June order staying the Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the chariot festival to be held with certain conditions that included no public participation and imposition of curfew in the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In its order, the bench said that each Rath or chariot would have to be pulled by no more than 500 people and all of them have to be tested for coronavirus. Additionally, it directed that those engaged in pulling the chariot shall maintain social distancing before, during and after the Rath Yatra.

COVID-19 might push 12 crore children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF

An estimated 12 crore (120 million) children living in South Asian countries, including India, could slip into poverty within the next six months due to the COVID-19 crisis, taking the total number of such kids in the region to 36 crore (360 million), according to a new UNICEF report.

The report — Lives Upended - How COVID-19 threatens the futures of 600 million South Asian Children — covers eight South Asian countries namely Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

It says that an estimated 24 crore (240 million) children already live in "multi-dimensional" poverty — including factors such as poor health, lack of education, poor sanitation and poor quality of work in these countries.

An additional 12 crore children could be pushed into poverty due to the COVID-19 crisis, taking the total number to 36 crore, it says. The reports also flags the negative impact of the COVID-19-related disruption to vaccination, nutrition and other vital health services.

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India on Tuesday reported 14,933 new coronavirus cases and 312 deaths, taking the total number of infections across the country to 4,40,215 including 1,78,014 active cases, 2,48,190 recoveries and 14,011 deaths. Amid the rising numbers, the Union health ministry said that India has one COVID-19 death per 1,00,000 population against the global average of 6.04, which is "one of the lowest in the world". Citing the WHO Situation Report 154 dated 22 June, the ministry said the United Kingdom has registered 63.13 coronavirus-related fatalities per 1,00,000 population, while in Spain it is 60.60, Italy 57.19, the US 36.30, Germany 27.32, Brazil 23.68 and Russia 5.62. "In India, early detection of cases, timely testing and surveillance, extensive contact tracing coupled with effective clinical management have helped to check case mortality," the ministry said in a statement. On Tuesday, hours after Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda for claimed to have an "ayurvedic COVID-19 medicine", the Centre issued a statement, demanding details of the said medicine. In a statement, the Ministry of AYUSH instructed Patanjali, which also launched the product today, to refrain from advertising or publicising such claims until they were examined. In the meantime, Novak Djokovic, the men's world number one tennis player, tested positive for COVID-19. Djokovic, who became the fourth player to test positive for COVID-19, had taken part in a tennis exhibition series he had organised in Serbia and Croatia. Delhi overtakes Tamil Nadu as 2nd worst-hit state Delhi's tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 66,000-mark on Tuesday with the biggest single-day jump of 3,947 fresh infections, while the toll due to the disease mounted to 2,301. From Friday to Sunday, 3,000 or more fresh cases were reported per day in the National Capital. On Monday, 2,909 cases were recorded. Sixty-eight fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, a Delhi health department bulletin said on Tuesday. The toll due to the coronavirus infection has risen to 2,301, and the total number of cases has mounted to 66,602. Tamil Nadu has reported a total of 62,087 cases. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah countered Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim over a new COVID-19 care facility being set up in the National Capital, saying a decision for a 10,000-bed care centre to be operationalised by 26 June was taken three days ago. In a series of tweets, Shah also said that a 1,000-bed full-fledged hospital with 250 ICU beds is being developed for COVID-19 patients, and the facility, to be manned by armed forces personnel, will be ready in the next 10 days. Shah's counter came after Kejriwal wrote to him inviting him to inspect the 10,000-bedded centre and requested him for deployment of doctors and nurses from ITBP and Army at the Centre. Meanwhile, according to ANI, the administration of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has decided to restart its OPD (Out-Patient Services) from 25 June onwards after three months of its closure in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. In the first phase, the OPD services will be only for follow-up patients with not more than 15 patients a day for every department. Delhi's LNJP performs 6 plasma therapy treatments after ICMR nod After getting a fresh nod from the ICMR, six COVID-19 patients have received convalescent plasma therapy at LNJP Hospital in the last one week, out of the total permitted limit of 200 recipients. Two patients are scheduled for administering of the therapy on Tuesday and five other have been screened already, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital, Dr Suresh Kumar said. Plasma therapy was permitted by ICMR on a trial basis but had recently put it on hold. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, 55, was on Saturday administered plasma therapy at Max Hospital, where he is admitted for COVID-19 treatment. 11 wards in Guwahati to be under lockdown from today Lockdown will be imposed in 11 wards of Guwahati from 9 pm on Tuesday, until further orders, ANI reported. Essential services such as grocery stores, petrol pumps, banks, etc, to remain functional, said Assam government. Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited in the specified areas. All government offices, offices of autonomous/subordinate offices and private offices shall remain closed. All industrial establishments shall remain closed, all public transport services shall remain suspended. Consumption and sale of liquor, paan, gutka, tobacco, etc, in public places are prohibited. Ladakh reports 85 new cases; Punjab decides to reopen hotels Maharashtra with a total count of 1,35,796 COVID-19 cases remains the worst-affected state. It has 61,807 active cases, 67,706 cured and discharged patients while the toll is 6,283. On Tuesday, it reported 3,214 cases. Gujarat reported 549 COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths with the count rising to 28,429 including 20,521 discharged patients and 1,711 deaths. Meanwhile, Odisha reported 167 more coronavirus cases on Tuesday taking the state count to 5,470. In Rajasthan, the total number of coronavirus cases has gone up to 15,431 with 199 new cases. Punjab has reported 162 new COVID-19 cases taking the total count to 4,397. The toll has risen to 105 after four deaths were reported on Tuesday. The Punjab government also decided to reopen hotels, restaurants, marriage halls and other hospitality services at reduced 50 percent capacity. However, establishments must adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures and observe full precautions, it said. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Chandigarh has risen to 415 including six deaths and 322 cured cases. With an increase of 103 COVID-19 cases, Uttarakhand's count of coronavirus cases reached 2,505 on Tuesday. Manipur reported 23 new COVID-19 cases and the total number of positive cases now stands at 921, including 663 active cases and 258 recovered patients. Ladakh has reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 and the total cases have gone up to 783. Five new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area, taking the total number of cases to 2,189, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Three more personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Jammu and Kashmir has reported 148 new COVID-19 positive cases — 20 from the Jammu division and 128 from Kashmir division. Two deaths were also reported in the Union Territory. The total number of cases stands at 6,236 and death toll at 87. Karnataka has reported 322 new COVID-19 positive cases taking the total number of cases to 9,721. The toll has gone up to 150 with eight more patients succumbing to the virus. West Bengal reported 370 new COVID-19 positive cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases stands at 14,728 including 9,218 discharged, 4,930 active cases and 580 deaths. Indian pilgrims will not travel to Saudi Arabia for Haj 2020, says Centre Meanwhile, the Centre has decided that Muslims from India will not travel to Saudi Arabia for Haj 2020 after the kingdom conveyed that pilgrims should not be sent this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday. The decision was taken after Saudi Arabia's Haj and Umrah minister Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten telephoned last night and suggested not to send pilgrims from India for Haj this year, Naqvi told reporters. Saudi Arabia on Monday said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, in a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic. It said only a very limited number of people currently living in the kingdom may take part in the pilgrimage. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court modified its 18 June order staying the Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the chariot festival to be held with certain conditions that included no public participation and imposition of curfew in the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its order, the bench said that each Rath or chariot would have to be pulled by no more than 500 people and all of them have to be tested for coronavirus. Additionally, it directed that those engaged in pulling the chariot shall maintain social distancing before, during and after the Rath Yatra. COVID-19 might push 12 crore children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF An estimated 12 crore (120 million) children living in South Asian countries, including India, could slip into poverty within the next six months due to the COVID-19 crisis, taking the total number of such kids in the region to 36 crore (360 million), according to a new UNICEF report. The report — Lives Upended - How COVID-19 threatens the futures of 600 million South Asian Children — covers eight South Asian countries namely Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. It says that an estimated 24 crore (240 million) children already live in "multi-dimensional" poverty — including factors such as poor health, lack of education, poor sanitation and poor quality of work in these countries. An additional 12 crore children could be pushed into poverty due to the COVID-19 crisis, taking the total number to 36 crore, it says. The reports also flags the negative impact of the COVID-19-related disruption to vaccination, nutrition and other vital health services. With inputs from agencies

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Coronavirus Outbreak Live Updates: Delhi malls, shopping centres to reopen; devotees queue up near places of worship as Unlock 1.0 begins

08:54 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Update

China reports six new imported COVID-19 cases

China has reported six new imported coronavirus infections, including two asymptomatic cases, health officials said on Monday.

Out of the four confirmed imported coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, three are from Sichuan Province and one from Shanghai, the National Health Commission (NHC) said. Two new asymptomatic cases from overseas were also reported on Sunday, it said.

08:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

BEST to operate 250 additional buses in Mumbai from today

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) will start operating 250 more buses in Mumbai in addition to 1,800 from today. Now, employees of government, private sectors and those who are self-employed can also travel in these buses, PTI has reported.

08:42 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple

Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple. Government has allowed re-opening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/tugUioZ59h

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020

08:32 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi malls, shopping centres to reopen from today

As malls and shopping centres in the national capital re-open on Monday after more than two months, they will be focussing on hourly disinfection of the common areas, contactless shopping and physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

The managements of the malls and shopping complexes have issued detailed guidelines to shops, offices and restaurants to keep the infection at bay. Several malls have set up UV sterilisation chambers for people to disinfect their belongings.

08:25 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Devotees offer prayers at Lucknow Mosque

Devotees offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque in Lucknow on Monday. People are being screened before they enter the mosque, social distancing norms being followed as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid COVID19 outbreak, reports ANI.

#WATCH Lucknow: Devotees offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque. People are being screened before they enter the mosque, social distancing norms being followed as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/aug8tR7oWA

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020

08:20 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi's COVID-19 total crosses 28,000-mark, toll mounts to 812

The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital crossed the 28,000-mark with 1,282 fresh infections while the death toll climbed to 812 on Sunday, a health bulletin issued by the Delhi government said on Sunday said.

In an order issued to all private hospitals identified for the purpose of treating COVID-19 patients, the Delhi government has asked them to provide their schedule of charges for treatment of the virus to the Directorate General of Health services, Delhi and the same is also to be displayed at conspicuous places in their hospitals.

According to the health bulletin, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi rose to 28,936 with 1,282 fresh cases.

08:04 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Places of worship set to reopen from today

Having sanitised their premises and equipped with measures to implement social distancing norms, places of worship in Delhi are ready to throw their doors open to the faithful from Monday after remaining closed for nearly two and a half months due to the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the surge here in cases of coronavirus infection, various steps have been taken by the heads and management bodies of prominent shrines in the city that draw huge numbers of devotees, such as setting up sanitisation tunnels, prohibiting prasad distribution and floral offerings, using thermal guns to measure body temperatures, removing carpets and promoting the use of the Aarogya Setu app.

07:54 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Update

Telangana CMO sealed after personal secretary tests positive for COVID-19

One of the offices of Telangana Chief Minister Office (CMO) have been sealed after a member tested positive for coronavirus, reports News18. The person was a Personal Secretary of a senior bureaucrat. However, this will not have any impact on Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao as he works out of his residence. Staff members have been quarantined.

07:48 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Health ministry publishes New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules

The Union Health Ministry has come up with draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules, inserting provisions for "compassionate use" of any unapproved drug that is in the phase-III clinical trial, either in India or abroad, by importing or indigenous manufacturing.

The move is aimed at facilitating availability of new drugs which are in Phase-III clinical trials (human trials) for severely-ill COVID-19 patients in the country.

07:42 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update

US adds almost 700 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

The coronavirus pandemic killed 691 people in the United States over the past 24 hours, the lowest number in a week, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed on Sunday. There have been a total of 110,482 deaths in the country and 1,938,842 cases, the Baltimore-based institutions' real-time tracker reported at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sunday). Both the number of cases and the toll are, by far, the highest in the world.

07:36 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

PIB Principal Director General tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to AIIMS

Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau, KS Dhatwalia has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to AIIMS, sources said on Sunday. Dhatwalia, who by virtue of heading the PIB, is also principal spokesperson to the central government.

He had on Monday and Wednesday shared the stage with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar when they had briefed media on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet.

07:30 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India registers almost 20,000 new cases over the weekend

Over the past weekend, India registers a total of 19,858 new COVID-19 cases and 581 deaths over the last two days.

India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with 9,971 new infections taking the country's tally to 2,46,628, while the death toll rose to 6,929 with 287 fatalities.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, India registered a total of 9,887 new COVID-19 cases and 294 new deaths. This took the total confirmed cases to 2,36,657 nationwide.

Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: As malls and shopping centres in the national capital re-open on Monday after more than two months, they will be focussing on hourly disinfection of the common areas, contactless shopping and physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Over the past weekend, India registers a total of 19,858 new COVID-19 cases and 581 deaths over the last two days. India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with 9,971 new infections taking the country's tally to 2,46,628, while the death toll rose to 6,929 with 287 fatalities. Meanwhile, on Saturday, India registered a total of 9,887 new COVID-19 cases and 294 new deaths.

India had raced past Spain on Saturday to become the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, only the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK are ahead of it.

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1,20,406, according to the health ministry.

Meanwhile, some states announced guidelines on resuming some economic activities as part of the Unlock 1.0 phase.

States announce lockdown relaxations

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that malls, restaurants and religious places in Delhi would open from Monday after more than two months since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed, but banquets and hotels would remain closed.

At an online briefing on Sunday, Kejriwal said hotels and banquets might be converted into hospitals in the coming days to treat the novel coronavirus patients and, therefore, they would remain shut.

"Malls, restaurants and religious places will be opening from tomorrow in Delhi in accordance with Centre's guidelines," he said.

The Uttarakhand government, too, issued orders allowing malls, restaurants, hotels and religious places outside containment zones and municipal area of Dehradun in the state to open from 7 am to 7 pm. According to the guidelines, pilgrims from other states will not be permitted till further orders.

In Jammu and Kashmir, religious places/places of worship will remain closed for public till further orders. No inter-province or inter-State/UT movement of individuals is allowed without obtaining permission.

Nagaland, which has witnessed a recent spurt in COVID-19 cases, has also decided to keep places of worship and hotels closed till further orders, a senior official said. Lockdown measures issued by the chief secretary of Nagaland on 4 May will remain in place till further orders, Principal Secretary (Home) Abhijit Sinha told reporters.

"All places of worship shall be closed for public. Religious congregations are strictly prohibited," the notification issued by the chief secretary on 4 May said. The notification was issued to extend lockdown in the state. As per the notification, all hospitality services, barring those dealing with police personnel, government officials, healthcare workers and stranded persons, shall remain closed.

Maharashtra continues to report most cases, deaths

Of the 287 deaths reported since Saturday morning, 120 were from Maharashtra, 53 from Delhi, 29 from Gujarat, 19 from Tamil Nadu, 17 from West Bengal, 15 from Madhya Pradesh, 13 from Rajasthan, 10 from Telangana, three from Jammu and Kashmir, two each from Karnataka, Punjab and Chhattisgarh and one each from Kerala and Bihar.

Of the total 6,929 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 2,969 deaths, followed by Gujarat with 1,219 deaths, Delhi with 761, Madhya Pradesh with 399, West Bengal with 383, Uttar Pradesh with 257, Tamil Nadu with 251, Rajasthan with 231, Telangana with 123 and Andhra Pradesh with 73 deaths.

The death toll reached 59 in Karnataka and 50 in Punjab.

Jammu and Kashmir has reported 39 fatalities due to the disease, Bihar has 30, Haryana has 24 deaths, Kerala has 15, Uttarakhand has 11, Odisha has eight and Jharkhand has reported seven deaths so far.

Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh have registered five COVID-19 fatalities each. Assam and Chhattisgarh have recorded four deaths each.

Meghalaya and Ladakh have reported one COVID-19 fatality each, according to the Health Ministry data.

According to the Ministry''s website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

The highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 82,968, followed by Tamil Nadu at 30,152, Delhi at 27,654, Gujarat at 19,592, Rajasthan at 10,331, Uttar Pradesh at 9,733 and Madhya Pradesh at 9,228, according to the Health Ministry data updated in the morning.

The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 7,738 in West Bengal, 5,213 in Karnataka, 4,915 in Bihar and 4,510 in Andhra Pradesh.

It has risen to 3,952 in Haryana, 3,496 in Telangana, 3,467 in Jammu and Kashmir and 2,781 in Odisha.

Punjab has reported 2,515 coronavirus infections so far, while Assam has 2,397 cases. A total of 1,807 people have been infected with the virus in Kerala and 1,303 in Uttarakhand.

Jharkhand has registered 1,000 cases, Chhattisgarh has 923, Tripura has 747, Himachal Pradesh has 400, Chandigarh has 309 cases, Goa has 267, Manipur has 157, Nagaland has 107, and Puducherry and Ladakh have 99 cases.

Arunachal Pradesh has 47 COVID-19 cases, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Meghalaya have registered 33 infections each.

Mizoram has reported 24 cases and Dadar and Nagar Haveli has 19 cases, while Sikkim has reported seven cases till now.

The Union health ministry cited a WHO situation report which said that deaths in India per lakh population (0.49) are much lower than the world average of 5.17 and are the lowest among countries that have eased lockdown such as Germany (10.35), Italy (55.78), the UK (59.62) and Spain (58.06).

Cases in India per lakh population (17.32) are much lower than the world average of 87.74 and are the lowest among countries that have eased lockdown such as Germany (219.93), Italy (387.33), the UK (419.54) and Spain (515.61).

The Indian Council of Medical Research has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel coronavirus in infected persons.

The number of government labs has been increased to 531 and private labs to 228, taking the total number of labs to 759.

As many as 1,42,069 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of samples tested till now to 46,66,386.

Govt says it is 'fine-tuning' strategy against COVID-19

Asserting that coronavirus is a "new agent" about which not everything is known, the governerment on Sunday defended the timing of imposition of the lockdown and rejected as "baseless" media reports expressing concerns that it did not take inputs from technical experts while drawing up its COVID-19 strategy.

The government also said it is "fine-tuning" its strategy based on emerging knowledge and experience on the ground.

In a statement, the Health Ministry said a section of the media is reporting on the decisions regarding India''s approach to the pandemic and asserted that the decision on the lockdown was taken in the background of rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases.

"The doubling rate of cases had dropped to a low level, pointing toward a dangerous trajectory of high case load and high mortality, as experienced by many western countries. The possibility that our health systems could soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients seemed to be real," the ministry said.

There was all round consensus on the lockdown among all state governments, it said.

Meanwhile, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India will take a decision on resumption of international passenger flights as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals.

Countries like Japan and Singapore have put significant restrictions on entry of foreigners amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals. Destination countries have to be ready to allow incoming flights," Puri said on Twitter.

India resumed its domestic passenger flights on May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

"Most countries have less than 10 per cent international operations because they are allowing entry only to their own citizens & have placed restrictions on foreign nationals," the minister stated.

Many countries are allowing inbound flights from a few nations, but have placed restrictions like quarantine or isolation, he said.

With inputs from PTI

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08:54 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Update China reports six new imported COVID-19 cases China has reported six new imported coronavirus infections, including two asymptomatic cases, health officials said on Monday. Out of the four confirmed imported coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, three are from Sichuan Province and one from Shanghai, the National Health Commission (NHC) said. Two new asymptomatic cases from overseas were also reported on Sunday, it said. 08:49 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update BEST to operate 250 additional buses in Mumbai from today The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) will start operating 250 more buses in Mumbai in addition to 1,800 from today. Now, employees of government, private sectors and those who are self-employed can also travel in these buses, PTI has reported. 08:42 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple. Government has allowed re-opening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/tugUioZ59h — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020 08:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update Delhi malls, shopping centres to reopen from today As malls and shopping centres in the national capital re-open on Monday after more than two months, they will be focussing on hourly disinfection of the common areas, contactless shopping and physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The managements of the malls and shopping complexes have issued detailed guidelines to shops, offices and restaurants to keep the infection at bay. Several malls have set up UV sterilisation chambers for people to disinfect their belongings. 08:25 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update Devotees offer prayers at Lucknow Mosque Devotees offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque in Lucknow on Monday. People are being screened before they enter the mosque, social distancing norms being followed as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid COVID19 outbreak, reports ANI. #WATCH Lucknow: Devotees offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque. People are being screened before they enter the mosque, social distancing norms being followed as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/aug8tR7oWA — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020 08:20 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update Delhi's COVID-19 total crosses 28,000-mark, toll mounts to 812 The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital crossed the 28,000-mark with 1,282 fresh infections while the death toll climbed to 812 on Sunday, a health bulletin issued by the Delhi government said on Sunday said. In an order issued to all private hospitals identified for the purpose of treating COVID-19 patients, the Delhi government has asked them to provide their schedule of charges for treatment of the virus to the Directorate General of Health services, Delhi and the same is also to be displayed at conspicuous places in their hospitals. According to the health bulletin, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi rose to 28,936 with 1,282 fresh cases. 08:04 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update Places of worship set to reopen from today Having sanitised their premises and equipped with measures to implement social distancing norms, places of worship in Delhi are ready to throw their doors open to the faithful from Monday after remaining closed for nearly two and a half months due to the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the surge here in cases of coronavirus infection, various steps have been taken by the heads and management bodies of prominent shrines in the city that draw huge numbers of devotees, such as setting up sanitisation tunnels, prohibiting prasad distribution and floral offerings, using thermal guns to measure body temperatures, removing carpets and promoting the use of the Aarogya Setu app. 07:54 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Update Telangana CMO sealed after personal secretary tests positive for COVID-19 One of the offices of Telangana Chief Minister Office (CMO) have been sealed after a member tested positive for coronavirus, reports News18. The person was a Personal Secretary of a senior bureaucrat. However, this will not have any impact on Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao as he works out of his residence. Staff members have been quarantined. 07:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update Health ministry publishes New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules The Union Health Ministry has come up with draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules, inserting provisions for "compassionate use" of any unapproved drug that is in the phase-III clinical trial, either in India or abroad, by importing or indigenous manufacturing. The move is aimed at facilitating availability of new drugs which are in Phase-III clinical trials (human trials) for severely-ill COVID-19 patients in the country. 07:42 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update US adds almost 700 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours The coronavirus pandemic killed 691 people in the United States over the past 24 hours, the lowest number in a week, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed on Sunday. There have been a total of 110,482 deaths in the country and 1,938,842 cases, the Baltimore-based institutions' real-time tracker reported at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sunday). Both the number of cases and the toll are, by far, the highest in the world. 07:36 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update PIB Principal Director General tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to AIIMS Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau, KS Dhatwalia has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to AIIMS, sources said on Sunday. Dhatwalia, who by virtue of heading the PIB, is also principal spokesperson to the central government. He had on Monday and Wednesday shared the stage with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar when they had briefed media on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet. 07:30 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update India registers almost 20,000 new cases over the weekend Over the past weekend, India registers a total of 19,858 new COVID-19 cases and 581 deaths over the last two days. India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with 9,971 new infections taking the country's tally to 2,46,628, while the death toll rose to 6,929 with 287 fatalities. Meanwhile, on Saturday, India registered a total of 9,887 new COVID-19 cases and 294 new deaths. This took the total confirmed cases to 2,36,657 nationwide. Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: As malls and shopping centres in the national capital re-open on Monday after more than two months, they will be focussing on hourly disinfection of the common areas, contactless shopping and physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Over the past weekend, India registers a total of 19,858 new COVID-19 cases and 581 deaths over the last two days. India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with 9,971 new infections taking the country's tally to 2,46,628, while the death toll rose to 6,929 with 287 fatalities. Meanwhile, on Saturday, India registered a total of 9,887 new COVID-19 cases and 294 new deaths. India had raced past Spain on Saturday to become the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, only the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK are ahead of it. The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1,20,406, according to the health ministry. Meanwhile, some states announced guidelines on resuming some economic activities as part of the Unlock 1.0 phase. States announce lockdown relaxations Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that malls, restaurants and religious places in Delhi would open from Monday after more than two months since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed, but banquets and hotels would remain closed. At an online briefing on Sunday, Kejriwal said hotels and banquets might be converted into hospitals in the coming days to treat the novel coronavirus patients and, therefore, they would remain shut. "Malls, restaurants and religious places will be opening from tomorrow in Delhi in accordance with Centre's guidelines," he said. The Uttarakhand government, too, issued orders allowing malls, restaurants, hotels and religious places outside containment zones and municipal area of Dehradun in the state to open from 7 am to 7 pm. According to the guidelines, pilgrims from other states will not be permitted till further orders. In Jammu and Kashmir, religious places/places of worship will remain closed for public till further orders. No inter-province or inter-State/UT movement of individuals is allowed without obtaining permission. Nagaland, which has witnessed a recent spurt in COVID-19 cases, has also decided to keep places of worship and hotels closed till further orders, a senior official said. Lockdown measures issued by the chief secretary of Nagaland on 4 May will remain in place till further orders, Principal Secretary (Home) Abhijit Sinha told reporters. "All places of worship shall be closed for public. Religious congregations are strictly prohibited," the notification issued by the chief secretary on 4 May said. The notification was issued to extend lockdown in the state. As per the notification, all hospitality services, barring those dealing with police personnel, government officials, healthcare workers and stranded persons, shall remain closed. Maharashtra continues to report most cases, deaths Of the 287 deaths reported since Saturday morning, 120 were from Maharashtra, 53 from Delhi, 29 from Gujarat, 19 from Tamil Nadu, 17 from West Bengal, 15 from Madhya Pradesh, 13 from Rajasthan, 10 from Telangana, three from Jammu and Kashmir, two each from Karnataka, Punjab and Chhattisgarh and one each from Kerala and Bihar. Of the total 6,929 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 2,969 deaths, followed by Gujarat with 1,219 deaths, Delhi with 761, Madhya Pradesh with 399, West Bengal with 383, Uttar Pradesh with 257, Tamil Nadu with 251, Rajasthan with 231, Telangana with 123 and Andhra Pradesh with 73 deaths. The death toll reached 59 in Karnataka and 50 in Punjab. Jammu and Kashmir has reported 39 fatalities due to the disease, Bihar has 30, Haryana has 24 deaths, Kerala has 15, Uttarakhand has 11, Odisha has eight and Jharkhand has reported seven deaths so far. Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh have registered five COVID-19 fatalities each. Assam and Chhattisgarh have recorded four deaths each. Meghalaya and Ladakh have reported one COVID-19 fatality each, according to the Health Ministry data. According to the Ministry''s website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities. The highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 82,968, followed by Tamil Nadu at 30,152, Delhi at 27,654, Gujarat at 19,592, Rajasthan at 10,331, Uttar Pradesh at 9,733 and Madhya Pradesh at 9,228, according to the Health Ministry data updated in the morning. The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 7,738 in West Bengal, 5,213 in Karnataka, 4,915 in Bihar and 4,510 in Andhra Pradesh. It has risen to 3,952 in Haryana, 3,496 in Telangana, 3,467 in Jammu and Kashmir and 2,781 in Odisha. Punjab has reported 2,515 coronavirus infections so far, while Assam has 2,397 cases. A total of 1,807 people have been infected with the virus in Kerala and 1,303 in Uttarakhand. Jharkhand has registered 1,000 cases, Chhattisgarh has 923, Tripura has 747, Himachal Pradesh has 400, Chandigarh has 309 cases, Goa has 267, Manipur has 157, Nagaland has 107, and Puducherry and Ladakh have 99 cases. Arunachal Pradesh has 47 COVID-19 cases, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Meghalaya have registered 33 infections each. Mizoram has reported 24 cases and Dadar and Nagar Haveli has 19 cases, while Sikkim has reported seven cases till now. The Union health ministry cited a WHO situation report which said that deaths in India per lakh population (0.49) are much lower than the world average of 5.17 and are the lowest among countries that have eased lockdown such as Germany (10.35), Italy (55.78), the UK (59.62) and Spain (58.06). Cases in India per lakh population (17.32) are much lower than the world average of 87.74 and are the lowest among countries that have eased lockdown such as Germany (219.93), Italy (387.33), the UK (419.54) and Spain (515.61). The Indian Council of Medical Research has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel coronavirus in infected persons. The number of government labs has been increased to 531 and private labs to 228, taking the total number of labs to 759. As many as 1,42,069 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of samples tested till now to 46,66,386. Govt says it is 'fine-tuning' strategy against COVID-19 Asserting that coronavirus is a "new agent" about which not everything is known, the governerment on Sunday defended the timing of imposition of the lockdown and rejected as "baseless" media reports expressing concerns that it did not take inputs from technical experts while drawing up its COVID-19 strategy. The government also said it is "fine-tuning" its strategy based on emerging knowledge and experience on the ground. In a statement, the Health Ministry said a section of the media is reporting on the decisions regarding India''s approach to the pandemic and asserted that the decision on the lockdown was taken in the background of rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases. "The doubling rate of cases had dropped to a low level, pointing toward a dangerous trajectory of high case load and high mortality, as experienced by many western countries. The possibility that our health systems could soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients seemed to be real," the ministry said. There was all round consensus on the lockdown among all state governments, it said. Meanwhile, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India will take a decision on resumption of international passenger flights as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals. Countries like Japan and Singapore have put significant restrictions on entry of foreigners amid the coronavirus pandemic. "A decision to resume regular international operations will be taken as soon as countries ease restrictions on entry of foreign nationals. Destination countries have to be ready to allow incoming flights," Puri said on Twitter. India resumed its domestic passenger flights on May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown. "Most countries have less than 10 per cent international operations because they are allowing entry only to their own citizens & have placed restrictions on foreign nationals," the minister stated. Many countries are allowing inbound flights from a few nations, but have placed restrictions like quarantine or isolation, he said. With inputs from PTI

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Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates: 20 Delhi Metro officials infected with COVID-19 so far; total confirmed cases in NCR over 25,000

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border

Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border as people commute through the route. pic.twitter.com/2sFUha7xaF

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

08:23 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

20 Delhi metro officials infected with COVID-19 so far

Twenty officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. The DMRC officials clarified that these cases were not reported from a single office and said all precautionary measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

Even though the Metro operations are shut, a few employees came to work on rotational shifts from 18 May, when the fourth phase of the lockdown kicked in and certain modes of transportation were allowed to function in Delhi-NCR, senior Delhi Metro officials said.

08:15 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra confirms 77,793 COVID-19 cases till now

Maharashtra remained the worst COVID-affected state with 2,933 new cases on Thursday, taking the total of confirmed infections to 77,793, while its toll rose to 2,710 after 123 fresh fatalities.

The number of discharged patients in the state also rose to 33,681. Of the 123 deaths, 68 were reported in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

07:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India pledges $15 million to global vaccine alliance

As India pledged $15 million to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country stood with the world in these challenging times. He was addressing the virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

In his address, Modi said India stands in solidarity with the world in these challenging times, according to a statement from the PMO.

He said the COVID-19 pandemic, in someways, has "exposed the limitations of global cooperation and that for the first time in recent history, the human kind faces a clear common enemy".

07:52 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India commits to UNDP to adapt to development priorities during pandemic: Ambassador TS Tirumurti

TS Tirumurti, India's new Permanent Representative to United Nations, on Thursday, assured New Delhi's commitment to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to adapt to new development priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"As one of the largest contributors to UNDP among the developing countries, we take a keen interest in the Organization's success. I assure you of our steadfast commitment to UNDP in catering to COVID times and beyond to adapt to new development priorities," Ambassador TS Tirumurti said in a statement.

07:47 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Centre issues SOPs for reopening commercial establishments

The Centre on Thursday released standard operating procedures for reopening offices, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and religious places amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country.

According to the SOPs for commercial establishments, the ministry said that hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions should be in place mandatorily at the entrance and only asymptomatic customers and visitors will be allowed. Face cover or mask will be mandatory, it said.

Visitor entry to shopping malls should be allowed in a staggered manner and adequate manpower be deployed by mall management for ensuring social distancing norms, the SOPs mentioned.

Gaming arcades, children play areas and cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed.

07:40 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha imposes weekend lockdown in 11 districts till June-end

The Odisha government has announced a 'weekend lockdown' in a total of 11 districts till June-end to reduce the frequency of people coming out of their homes, said chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

"It means people will be at their homes for full eight days in June," said Patnaik.

07:37 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Low COVID-19 testing levels in Delhi worrisome: Union Health Minister

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the rising number of COVID cases, a high positivity rate, and low testing level in parts of Delhi was worrisome.

He stressed on a need for ramping up testing, coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control measures.

Chairing a high-level meeting through video-conference to review the preparedness for prevention and control of the novel coronavirus infection in Delhi, Vardhan expressed concern over all districts of the National Capital being affected by COVID-19, and high positivity rates and low testing levels in many districts.

07:33 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi records over 25,000 COVID-19 cases after 1,359 more test positive

Delhi, which figures among the worst-hit states and Union Territories, recorded 1,359 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, which took the city's COVID-19 tally to 25,004, and the toll due to the disease mounted to 650, authorities said.

Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: Twenty officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. The DMRC officials clarified that these cases were not reported from a single office and said all precautionary measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

India will have to build a large number of makeshift COVID-19 hospitals in the near future to contain the rise of the novel coronavirus in the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the Supreme Court as it released SOPs to be followed at malls, offices and religious places as the country registered over 9,000 new cases on Thursday.

According to the health ministry's 8 am update, 9,304 new patients have tested positive in 24 hours across the country, taking the nationwide tally to 2,16,919, while the toll from the deadly virus increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period.

Based on the government data, India is now the seventh worst-hit nation after the US, Brazil, Russia, the UK, Spain, and Italy, whereas it is ranked 12th at present in terms of fatalities. India is among the top five countries in terms of active cases, as also for the number of tests conducted so far.

The number of active COVID-19 cases, in the meantime, now stands at 1,06,737, while the count of recoveries has risen to 1,04,107 with 3,804 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the ministry said. India is placed eighth in terms of recoveries.

The COVID-19 figures, however, have risen since the 8 am update. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233. It also showed more than 1.07 lakh COVID-19 patients having recovered so far.

Maharashtra cases cross 77,000; Tami Nadu reports 1,384 infections

As per figures released by states, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in India with 2,933 COVID-19 new cases on Thursday, taking its tally of confirmed infections to 77,793, while its toll rose to 2,710 after 123 fresh fatalities.

The number of discharged patients in the state also rose to 33,681. Of the 123 deaths, 68 were reported in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

In West Bengal, the COVID-19 death toll rose to 283 with 10 more fatalities, while the state's case count rose by 368 to 6,876.

Tamil Nadu also reported its highest single-day spike of 1,384 cases to take its tally to 27,256, while its death toll rose to 220.

In Andhra Pradesh, the state government secretariat appeared turning into a hotspot for the novel coronavirus infection with one more employee there testing positive. The state reported 141 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to 4,112. The death toll has risen to 71 there.

Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, among other parts of the country, also reported new cases.

Low testing levels in Delhi worrisome, says Harsh Vardhan

Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the rising number of COVID cases, a high positivity rate, and low testing level in parts of Delhi was worrisome.

He stressed on a need for ramping up testing, coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control measures.

On Wednesday, the National Capital had recorded the highest single-day spike of 1,513 cases.

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said his government's entire focus is on saving people's lives and ensuring adequate facilities for COVID-19 patients who need hospital care, without getting entangled in data or any competition with other states.

He said COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Delhi and the government has started focusing on ensuring that those who need hospitalisation get beds and proper treatment facilities.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government also warned that private hospitals which do not comply with its direction to reserve 20 percent beds for coronavirus patients by Friday will be converted into dedicated COVID-19 facilities.

Centre issues SOPs for malls, religious places

Amid the rising cases in the country, the Centre on Thursday released standard operating procedures for reopening offices, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and religious places.

Some of them have already re-opened in parts of the country and few others are scheduled to re-start in the next phase of unlocking from next Monday.

Face cover or mask will be mandatory, it said.

Visitor entry to shopping malls should be allowed in a staggered manner and adequate manpower be deployed by mall management for ensuring social distancing norms, the SOPs mentioned.

Gaming arcades, children play areas and cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed.

The ministry sought contactless mode of ordering and digital mode of payment (using e-wallets) to be encouraged.

The ministry said that religious places inside containment zones shall remain closed for the public while those outside will be allowed to open.

"No physical offerings like prasad/distribution or sprinkling of holy water, etc, should be allowed inside the religious place," the ministry said, underlining that community kitchens, langars, 'ann-daan' etc at religious places should follow physical distancing norms while preparing and distributing food.

According to the SOPs, all religious places should ensure hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and make thermal screening provisions at the entrance mandatorily.

They should allow only asymptomatic persons in the premises and allowing those using face cover or masks.

Experts raise concerns over fiscal deficit, state of economy

A nationwide lockdown came into effect on 25 March, which was initially announced for 21 days, but was extended thrice and the last fourth phase ended on 31 May.

A graded exit from the lockdown began on 1 June and the next phase, beginning 8 June, would see the reopening of malls, hotels, and restaurants, among other places, followed by further easing of the lockdown curbs through the remaining weeks of June and then in July.

But even as some business activities are set to resume from 8 June, experts expressed concerns over the fiscal deficit and the impact of the lockdown on the economy.

Leading industry body CII, cautioned against increasing fiscal deficit to spur the coronavirus-hit economy, while rating agency ICRA said that banks' gross non-performing assets may worsen due to disruptions caused by the pandemic.

Industrialist Rajiv Bajaj said a "draconian" but porous lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 has ended up "flattening the wrong curve" by decimating India's economy and leaving it with the "worst of both worlds".

During a video interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bajaj also said that opening up the economy would be a Herculean task and asserted that none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi should purge the people's mind of fear through a "very clear and aligned narrative".

The BJP, however, downplayed Bajaj's remarks, saying Gandhi used the businessman as a "bouncing wall" for his ideas during the conversation in which the opposition leader did "most" of the talking. The party also said Bajaj was not an expert on COVID-19 and how to deal with it.

Opposition to ending 14-day quarantine for doctors 'presumptuous'

The health ministry's remark that India may soon have to build makeshift hospitals had come while the Centre filed an affidavit in response to a petition filed in the Supreme Court challenging its 15 May order ending a mandatory 14-day quarantine for healthcare workers on COVID-19 duty after a seven/14-day roster.

The pandemic has seen a large number of health workers, including doctors and nurses, also contracting the dreaded virus infection, due to which the 15-May order of the health ministry has faced a lot of criticism from the healthcare workers.

While responding to the PIL, the Centre said that mandatory quarantine for 14 days after rostering duty of health care workers of 7/14 days is not justified and warranted.

The affidavit was filed before a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MR Shah which was hearing the plea.

The ministry also told the Supreme Court that hospitals are mainly responsible for implementing the infection prevention and control activities, but the final responsibility lies with the health care workers themselves to protect themselves from COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the apex court that it is the responsibility of health care workers to adequately train themselves and take all possible measures for preventing the infection.

With inputs from PTI

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08:50 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates Delhi Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border as people commute through the route. pic.twitter.com/2sFUha7xaF — ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020 08:23 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates 20 Delhi metro officials infected with COVID-19 so far Twenty officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. The DMRC officials clarified that these cases were not reported from a single office and said all precautionary measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Even though the Metro operations are shut, a few employees came to work on rotational shifts from 18 May, when the fourth phase of the lockdown kicked in and certain modes of transportation were allowed to function in Delhi-NCR, senior Delhi Metro officials said. 08:15 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Maharashtra confirms 77,793 COVID-19 cases till now Maharashtra remained the worst COVID-affected state with 2,933 new cases on Thursday, taking the total of confirmed infections to 77,793, while its toll rose to 2,710 after 123 fresh fatalities. The number of discharged patients in the state also rose to 33,681. Of the 123 deaths, 68 were reported in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). 07:59 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India pledges $15 million to global vaccine alliance As India pledged $15 million to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country stood with the world in these challenging times. He was addressing the virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In his address, Modi said India stands in solidarity with the world in these challenging times, according to a statement from the PMO. He said the COVID-19 pandemic, in someways, has "exposed the limitations of global cooperation and that for the first time in recent history, the human kind faces a clear common enemy". 07:52 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India commits to UNDP to adapt to development priorities during pandemic: Ambassador TS Tirumurti TS Tirumurti, India's new Permanent Representative to United Nations, on Thursday, assured New Delhi's commitment to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to adapt to new development priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. "As one of the largest contributors to UNDP among the developing countries, we take a keen interest in the Organization's success. I assure you of our steadfast commitment to UNDP in catering to COVID times and beyond to adapt to new development priorities," Ambassador TS Tirumurti said in a statement. 07:47 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Centre issues SOPs for reopening commercial establishments The Centre on Thursday released standard operating procedures for reopening offices, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and religious places amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country. According to the SOPs for commercial establishments, the ministry said that hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions should be in place mandatorily at the entrance and only asymptomatic customers and visitors will be allowed. Face cover or mask will be mandatory, it said. Visitor entry to shopping malls should be allowed in a staggered manner and adequate manpower be deployed by mall management for ensuring social distancing norms, the SOPs mentioned. Gaming arcades, children play areas and cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed. 07:40 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Odisha imposes weekend lockdown in 11 districts till June-end The Odisha government has announced a 'weekend lockdown' in a total of 11 districts till June-end to reduce the frequency of people coming out of their homes, said chief minister Naveen Patnaik. "It means people will be at their homes for full eight days in June," said Patnaik. 07:37 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates Low COVID-19 testing levels in Delhi worrisome: Union Health Minister Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the rising number of COVID cases, a high positivity rate, and low testing level in parts of Delhi was worrisome. He stressed on a need for ramping up testing, coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control measures. Chairing a high-level meeting through video-conference to review the preparedness for prevention and control of the novel coronavirus infection in Delhi, Vardhan expressed concern over all districts of the National Capital being affected by COVID-19, and high positivity rates and low testing levels in many districts. 07:33 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates Delhi records over 25,000 COVID-19 cases after 1,359 more test positive Delhi, which figures among the worst-hit states and Union Territories, recorded 1,359 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, which took the city's COVID-19 tally to 25,004, and the toll due to the disease mounted to 650, authorities said. Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: Twenty officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. The DMRC officials clarified that these cases were not reported from a single office and said all precautionary measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Even though the Metro operations are shut, a few employees came to work on rotational shifts from 18 May, when the fourth phase of the lockdown kicked in and certain modes of transportation were allowed to function in Delhi-NCR, senior Delhi Metro officials said. India will have to build a large number of makeshift COVID-19 hospitals in the near future to contain the rise of the novel coronavirus in the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the Supreme Court as it released SOPs to be followed at malls, offices and religious places as the country registered over 9,000 new cases on Thursday. According to the health ministry's 8 am update, 9,304 new patients have tested positive in 24 hours across the country, taking the nationwide tally to 2,16,919, while the toll from the deadly virus increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. Based on the government data, India is now the seventh worst-hit nation after the US, Brazil, Russia, the UK, Spain, and Italy, whereas it is ranked 12th at present in terms of fatalities. India is among the top five countries in terms of active cases, as also for the number of tests conducted so far. The number of active COVID-19 cases, in the meantime, now stands at 1,06,737, while the count of recoveries has risen to 1,04,107 with 3,804 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the ministry said. India is placed eighth in terms of recoveries. The COVID-19 figures, however, have risen since the 8 am update. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233. It also showed more than 1.07 lakh COVID-19 patients having recovered so far. Maharashtra cases cross 77,000; Tami Nadu reports 1,384 infections As per figures released by states, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in India with 2,933 COVID-19 new cases on Thursday, taking its tally of confirmed infections to 77,793, while its toll rose to 2,710 after 123 fresh fatalities. The number of discharged patients in the state also rose to 33,681. Of the 123 deaths, 68 were reported in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). In West Bengal, the COVID-19 death toll rose to 283 with 10 more fatalities, while the state's case count rose by 368 to 6,876. Tamil Nadu also reported its highest single-day spike of 1,384 cases to take its tally to 27,256, while its death toll rose to 220. In Andhra Pradesh, the state government secretariat appeared turning into a hotspot for the novel coronavirus infection with one more employee there testing positive. The state reported 141 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to 4,112. The death toll has risen to 71 there. Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, among other parts of the country, also reported new cases. Low testing levels in Delhi worrisome, says Harsh Vardhan Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the rising number of COVID cases, a high positivity rate, and low testing level in parts of Delhi was worrisome. He stressed on a need for ramping up testing, coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control measures. Chairing a high-level meeting through video-conference to review the preparedness for prevention and control of the novel coronavirus infection in Delhi, Vardhan expressed concern over all districts of the National Capital being affected by COVID-19, and high positivity rates and low testing levels in many districts. Delhi, which figures among the worst-hit states and Union Territories, recorded 1,359 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, which took the city's COVID-19 tally to 25,004, and the toll due to the disease mounted to 650, authorities said. On Wednesday, the National Capital had recorded the highest single-day spike of 1,513 cases. Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said his government's entire focus is on saving people's lives and ensuring adequate facilities for COVID-19 patients who need hospital care, without getting entangled in data or any competition with other states. He said COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Delhi and the government has started focusing on ensuring that those who need hospitalisation get beds and proper treatment facilities. Meanwhile, the Delhi government also warned that private hospitals which do not comply with its direction to reserve 20 percent beds for coronavirus patients by Friday will be converted into dedicated COVID-19 facilities. Centre issues SOPs for malls, religious places Amid the rising cases in the country, the Centre on Thursday released standard operating procedures for reopening offices, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and religious places. Some of them have already re-opened in parts of the country and few others are scheduled to re-start in the next phase of unlocking from next Monday. According to the SOPs for commercial establishments, the ministry said that hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions should be in place mandatorily at the entrance and only asymptomatic customers and visitors will be allowed. Face cover or mask will be mandatory, it said. Visitor entry to shopping malls should be allowed in a staggered manner and adequate manpower be deployed by mall management for ensuring social distancing norms, the SOPs mentioned. Gaming arcades, children play areas and cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed. The ministry sought contactless mode of ordering and digital mode of payment (using e-wallets) to be encouraged. The ministry said that religious places inside containment zones shall remain closed for the public while those outside will be allowed to open. "No physical offerings like prasad/distribution or sprinkling of holy water, etc, should be allowed inside the religious place," the ministry said, underlining that community kitchens, langars, 'ann-daan' etc at religious places should follow physical distancing norms while preparing and distributing food. According to the SOPs, all religious places should ensure hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and make thermal screening provisions at the entrance mandatorily. They should allow only asymptomatic persons in the premises and allowing those using face cover or masks. Experts raise concerns over fiscal deficit, state of economy A nationwide lockdown came into effect on 25 March, which was initially announced for 21 days, but was extended thrice and the last fourth phase ended on 31 May. A graded exit from the lockdown began on 1 June and the next phase, beginning 8 June, would see the reopening of malls, hotels, and restaurants, among other places, followed by further easing of the lockdown curbs through the remaining weeks of June and then in July. But even as some business activities are set to resume from 8 June, experts expressed concerns over the fiscal deficit and the impact of the lockdown on the economy. Leading industry body CII, cautioned against increasing fiscal deficit to spur the coronavirus-hit economy, while rating agency ICRA said that banks' gross non-performing assets may worsen due to disruptions caused by the pandemic. Industrialist Rajiv Bajaj said a "draconian" but porous lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 has ended up "flattening the wrong curve" by decimating India's economy and leaving it with the "worst of both worlds". During a video interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bajaj also said that opening up the economy would be a Herculean task and asserted that none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi should purge the people's mind of fear through a "very clear and aligned narrative". The BJP, however, downplayed Bajaj's remarks, saying Gandhi used the businessman as a "bouncing wall" for his ideas during the conversation in which the opposition leader did "most" of the talking. The party also said Bajaj was not an expert on COVID-19 and how to deal with it. Opposition to ending 14-day quarantine for doctors 'presumptuous' The health ministry's remark that India may soon have to build makeshift hospitals had come while the Centre filed an affidavit in response to a petition filed in the Supreme Court challenging its 15 May order ending a mandatory 14-day quarantine for healthcare workers on COVID-19 duty after a seven/14-day roster. The pandemic has seen a large number of health workers, including doctors and nurses, also contracting the dreaded virus infection, due to which the 15-May order of the health ministry has faced a lot of criticism from the healthcare workers. While responding to the PIL, the Centre said that mandatory quarantine for 14 days after rostering duty of health care workers of 7/14 days is not justified and warranted. The affidavit was filed before a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MR Shah which was hearing the plea. The ministry also told the Supreme Court that hospitals are mainly responsible for implementing the infection prevention and control activities, but the final responsibility lies with the health care workers themselves to protect themselves from COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the apex court that it is the responsibility of health care workers to adequately train themselves and take all possible measures for preventing the infection. With inputs from PTI

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Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates: Assam reports 682 cases after 16 more test positive, says no to home quarantine for returnees

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Rahul Gandhi to discuss pandemic with two global health experts at 10 am

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday will discuss the COVID-19 crisis with two global health - professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and professor Johan Giesecke from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

Today, 10 AM onwards, watch my conversation on the #Covid19 crisis with two brilliant global health experts - Prof Ashish Jha from Harvard & Prof Johan Giesecke from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Available on all my social media platforms. pic.twitter.com/ptUN2dIwd8

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08:52 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Assam's COVID-19 recovery rate at 9.1%

Of the total 682 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Assam, as many as 62 people were cured of the novel coronavirus, said health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.

The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state stood at 9.1 percent.

08:35 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

16 new COVID-19 cases in Assam take total to 682

Sixteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Assam as of 11.55 pm on Tuesday, said health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Of the new cases, six were reported in Hojai and Golaghat each, two in Darrang while one each in Kamrup Metro and Kamrup.

With this the total confirmed cases in the state climbed to 682, of which there are 613 active cases. Till now, the state reported four COVID-19 deaths.

08:29 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India to operate 11 more flights from US in 2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission

India has decided to operate additional Air India non-scheduled commercial flights in the ongoing second phase of Vande Bharat Mission, from the United States to various cities in India, the Indian Embassy here said.

According to the Embassy, 11 flights will operate in the ongoing second phase of operations from 28 May to 15 June to evacuate Indians from various parts of the US.

Out of 11 flights, four will operate from Chicago, two each from San Francisco, Washington DC and New York and one from Newark.

08:24 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Assam govt won't allow incoming passengers home quarantine

The Assam government Tuesday decided that home-quarantine will not be allowed to people coming from outside and they will be sent for institutional-quarantine, in view of the spike in the number of positive cases in the state. The total reached 682 after 123 more individuals tested positive.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the state Cabinet stressed the need for strict quarantine of people coming from outside.

Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: Sixteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Assam as of 11.55 pm on Tuesday, said health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Of the new cases, six were reported in Hojai and Golaghat each, two in Darrang while one each in Kamrup Metro and Kamrup.

India reported 6,535 coronavirus cases and 146 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 1,45,380 and the total fatalities to 4,167.

The number of active COVID-19 cases climbed to 80,722. As many as 60,490 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the Union health ministry said.

This came on a day that the Supreme Court took note of the plight of migrants stranded due to the lockdown and issued notices to the Centre and all state governments.

State-wise numbers

Of the 146 deaths reported since Monday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 15 in Delhi, 10 in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Tamil Nadu, six in West Bengal, four each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, three in Telangana, two each in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka and one in Kerala.

Of the total 4,167 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 1,695 deaths followed by Gujarat with 888 deaths, Madhya Pradesh with 300, West Bengal with 278, Delhi with 276, Rajasthan with 167, Uttar Pradesh with 165, Tamil Nadu with 118 and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with 56 deaths each.

The death toll reached 44 in Karnataka and 40 in Punjab.

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Jammu and Kashmir has reported 23 fatalities due to the disease, Haryana has 16 deaths, while Bihar has registered 13 and Odisha has seven deaths.

Kerala and Himachal Pradesh have reported five deaths each so far, while Jharkhand and Assam have recorded four deaths each so far.

Chandigarh and Uttarakhand each have recorded three COVID-19 fatalities each, while Meghalaya has reported one fatality so far, data showed.

More than 70 percent of the deaths are due to comorbidities, authorities said.

According to the ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 52,667 followed by Tamil Nadu at 17,082, Gujarat at 14,460, Delhi at 14,053, Rajasthan at 7,300, Madhya Pradesh at 6,859 and Uttar Pradesh at 6,532.

The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 3,816 in West Bengal, 3,110 in Andhra Pradesh and 2,730 in Bihar. It has risen to 2,182 in Karnataka, 2,060 in Punjab, 1,920 in Telangana, 1,668 in Jammu and Kashmir and 1,438 in Odisha.

Haryana has reported 1,184 coronavirus infection cases so far, while Kerala has 896 cases. A total of 526 people have been infected with the virus in Assam and 377 in Jharkhand.

Uttarakhand has 349 cases, Chhattisgarh has 291, Chandigarh has reported 238 cases, Himachal Pradesh has 223, Tripura has 194 and Goa has registered 67 cases so far.

Ladakh has reported 52 COVID-19 cases, Puducherry has 41 instances of the infection, Manipur has 39 while Andaman and Nicobar Islands has registered 33 infections

Meghalaya has registered 14 cases. Nagaland has reported three cases of the infection, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Arunachal Pradesh have reported two cases of the virus each, while Mizoram and Sikkim have reported a case each till how

"2,970 cases are being reassigned to states," the ministry said on its website, adding, "Our figures are being reconciled with the ICMR."

State-wise distribution is subject to further verification and reconciliation, it said.

SC takes suo motu cognisance of migrant crisis

The Supreme Court said there have been “inadequacies and certain lapses” by the Centre and the states, and asked them to provide transport, food and shelter immediately free of cost.

Referring to various media reports showing the “unfortunate and miserable conditions” of migrant labourers walking on foot and cycling long distances after the lockdown, the top court issued notices to the Centre, the states and Union territories and sought their replies by 28 May.

Although the Centre and the states have taken measures to provide relief to the migrants, the court said there have been “inadequacies and certain lapses”. Effective concentrated efforts are now required to redeem the situation, it added.

“The adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost,” said the court which took the suo motu (on its own) cognizance of the situation.

The order by the court came amid criticism by activists and lawyers that the judiciary was not doing enough in tackling the migrants crisis after the coronavirus lockdown and in making the executive accountable.

The national lockdown was imposed on 25 March leading to job losses and forcing lakhs of migrant workers to head to their faraway native states.

The apex court on 15 May observed that it is impossible for the courts to monitor or stop the movement of migrant workers across the country and it is for the government to take necessary action in this regard.

“We take suo motu cognizance of problems and miseries of migrant labourers who had been stranded in different parts of the country. The newspaper reports and the media reports have been continuously showing the unfortunate and miserable conditions of migrant labourers walking on-foot and cycles from long distances,” said a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MR Shah.

The top court added that “in the present situation of lockdown in the entire country, this section of the society (migrant labourers) needs succour and help by the concerned governments especially steps need to be taken by the Government of India, State Governments/ Union Territories in this difficult situation to extend helping hand to these migrant labourers”.

'COVID-19 fatality rate in India among lowest in the world'

The COVID-19 fatality rate in India is among the lowest in the world at 2.87 percent, the Union government said, attributing the timely lockdown, early detection and management of coronavirus infection cases as the main reasons for the low death toll.

From 3.38 percent in April, the fatality rate in the country has come down to 2.87 percent as against 6.4 percent globally.

The toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 and the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380 in the country registering an increase of 146 deaths and 6,535 cases in a 24-hour span till Tuesday 8 am, according to the Union health ministry.

Responding to a question at a press briefing on why the country's death rate is one of the lowest in the word, ICMR DG Balram Bhargava said there is no substantiative factor behind it.

"We have surprisingly found a low fatality rate in India and which is a very good thing. Ultimately, we are interested in a patient surviving whether he gets COVID-19 or not.

"There are several hypothesis such as we are living in bad hygiene, have higher immunity and have been given certain vaccines like BCG and those for tuberculosis, but these all are hypothesis and we cannot say anything clearly on any factor. So long as the fatality rate is low it a good thing and I hope it continues," he said.

Joint secretary Lav Agarwal, however, said that the country's graded response to COVID-19 and timely identification of cases along with their clinical management played a major role in keeping the death rate low.

One of the main components of an infectious diseases is early identification, he said.

"We had started screening of passengers and activated our healthcare workers even 13 days before the WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern. If cases are detected on time they do not turn serious and to the extent automatically the fatality rate will be low," he said.

France has a fatality rate of 19.9 percent followed by Belgium at 16.3, Italy at 14.3, UK at 14.2, Spain 12.2, Sweden 11.9, Canada 7.6, Brazil 6.3, the US at 6.0, China 5.5 and Germany at 4.6 percent.

With inputs from PTI

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