Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: ICMR expands list of private labs from 8 to 13 for real-time RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 in Delhi

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police inspector tests positive for COVID-19, says report

Reports said that a Delhi Police inspector tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. He was posted at the Sangam Vihar Circle area.

“All those officials and staff who came in contact with the infected inspector will be quarantined,” India Today reported.

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Special train to leave from Delhi for Bihar tomorrow

A ‘sharmik special train’ will leave from Delhi for Muzaffarpur in Bihar tomorrow, said Northern Railway.

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Second repatriation flight from Dubai reaches Kozhikode

Mission Vande Bharat begins.

First two flights bring home Indian citizens from the UAE.

177 passengers plus 4 infants reach Cochin from Abu Dhabi.
177 passengers plus 5 infants reach Kozhikode from Dubai.

State govt will now arrange for their mandatory 14 day quarantine. pic.twitter.com/sVteZkd2Tj

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Another 4 test positive for COVID-19 in Assam

Alert ~ 4 persons in Guwahati test #COVID19 + One of them have come from outside Assam, and is in hone quarantine,while 3 are from Guwahati.

↗️#COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 53.

↗️Active cases 18
↗️Discharged 34
↗️Death 1

Update at 10.10 pm / May 7#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Final figures of Arthur Road jail COVID-19 infections:

The final figures for the Arthur Road jail coronavirus infection is that 77 inmates and 26 staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi reports 448 new COVID-19 cases today

448 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi on Thursday; taking the total number of cases to 5,980. One death has been reported, toll rises to 66, the Delhi government said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

207 COVID-19 patients discharged in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 207 patients have been discharged on Thursday which takes the tally of discharged patients to 3,301 in the state. 43 deaths have been reported on Thursday; toll rises to 694.

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DRDO installs ultra violet disinfection chamber in Cochin airport

The DRDO has installed its ultra violet disinfection chamber at the Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The chamber would be used to disinfect the baggage coming at the airport. The chamber has been developed by a laboratory in Cochin, DRDO officials said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Four areas removed from Delhi containment zones list

Four areas have been removed from the list of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi. The number of containment zones in the national capital is now at 83.

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First repatriation flight arrives in Kerala from Abu Dhabi

First repatriation Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Cochin International Airport in Kerala.

#WATCH: First repatriation Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/6CoZMXtJx4

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

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692 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today

692 new positive cases have been reported in Mumbai on Thursday, taking the total number of positive cases to 11,219. 25 deaths have been reported, taking the toll to 437, the BMC said.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt opens liquor shops in some parts

“Liquor shops reopened in some parts of Punjab after more than 40 days but not many people turned up, which some vendors blamed on loss of jobs due to the coronavirus lockdown and reverse migration of workers from other states. Contractors in several districts kept their liquor shops shut, seeking a review of the 2020-21 Excise Policy,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Four more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam 

Alert ~ 4 persons, who took the same bus from Rajasthan in which the Cachar dist #COVID19 + person travelled, have tested positive too.

↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 49.

↗️Active cases 14
↗️Discharged 34
↗️Death 1

Update at 9.30 pm / May 7#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 7, 2020

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ICMR expands list of private labs for RT-PCR tests

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has expanded the list of private laboratories performing real-time RT-PCR for #COVID19 testing in Delhi from 8 labs to 13 labs.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 110 new COVID-19 cases today

Rajasthan on Thursday reported 110 new cases of coronavirus, taking its total tally to 3,427. The state also reported six coronavirus deaths on Thursday, taking the toll to 99.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha health update today:

Total positive cases — 219
Recovered — 62
Death — 02
Active cases — 155

Coronavirus in Japan Latest Updates

Japan approves Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir as COVID-19 drug

Japan has approved Gilead Sciences Inc’s remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, the health ministry said on Thursday, making it the country’s first officially authorized drug for the coronavirus disease.

Japan reached the decision just three days after the U.S. drugmaker filed for fast-track approval for the treatment.

Remdesivir will be give to patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms, a Japanese health ministry official said at a press briefing. With no other approved treatments for COVID-19, interest in the drug is growing around the world.

(Reuters)

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Three special trains for tomorrow from Surat to Odisha cancelled

Reports said that three special trains to transport migrants from Surat to Odisha on Friday were cancelled on Thursday, “following Odisha HC order directing Odisha govt not to allow migrant Odia workers without negative test reports.”

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Liquor worth Rs 48.14 cr sold in Maharashtra since 4 May

Reports quoted the Maharashtra excise department as saying that liquor worth Rs 48.14 crore has been sold in the state since 4 May, a day after the government allowed standalone shops to open outside containment zones. However, the order was revoked in Mumbai after violations of social distancing norms in several areas.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Uttarakhand cabinet decides to hike petrol price by Rs 2

The Uttarakhand cabinet has decided to increase the price of petrol by Rs 2 and the price of diesel by Rs 1, said state minister Madan Kaushik.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports 15 new COVID-19 cases today

The Telangana government on Thursday reported 15 new COVID-19 cases. The state’s total tally of cases reached 1,122, including 400 active cases. The toll in the state currently stands at 29.

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Maharashtra govt to only conduct thermal screening for migrants

“We have decided that migrant labours who want to go to their native places need not procure medical certificates from now onward. Only thermal checking will be done. This decision taken to avoid big queues outside doctors’ clinics,“said Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister.

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40 people test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai Central prison, says report

40 people in the Mumbai Central prison have tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, Hindustan Times reported. This included undertrial and jail officials.

“The fresh infections were reported a day after a 45-year-old inmate, facing charges under the narcotics act, tested positive for the disease. The Arthur Road jail, which has a capacity of 800, is housing about 2,700 prisoners,” the report said.

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388 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gujarat

The Gujarat health department on Thursday said that 388 new coronavirus cases have been reported in last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 7,013 including 1709 cured/discharged and 425 deaths.

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72 inmates, 7 staffers test positive in Mumbai’s Arthur Road prison

Maharashtra jail authorities said that 72 inmates and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai’s Arthur Road prison.

All infected inmates will be shifted to GT Hospital and St George Hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning while staff members will be shifted separately, the statement said.

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Maharashtra reports 1,362 COVID-19 cases today

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said that 1,362 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18,120.

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50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Dharavi today

Mumbai’s Dharavi reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 783 in the densely-populated area.

So far, 21 people have succumbed to the infection in the area.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says migrants won’t need to produce medical certificates

The Maharashtra government on Thursday said that migrants stranded in the state won’t need to produce medical certificates, as earlier mandated by the government.

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Over 4,500 people leave Arunachal in four days

Reports said that over 4,500 people, largely migrant workers, stuck in Arunachal Pradesh have left the state in the last four days, amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

“The return of the migrant workers was facilitated by the Capital Complex and Papum Pare district administrations, in consultation with their counterparts in Assam,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Air India flight with 177 Indians takes off from Dubai

News18 reported that the Air India express flight carrying 177 Indians stranded in Dubai has taken off for Kozhikode in Kerala.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

73 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP

Uttar Pradesh reported 73 fresh cases of coronavirus on Thursday reports said, taking the total tally of cases to 3,071. The toll stands at 62. Out of 3,071 total COVID-19 cases in the state, 1,153 are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event.

“As many as 120 patients were declared recovered and were discharged from the hospitals on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to one,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

J&K tests over 3,000 samples for COVID-19

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that the union territory “broke the 3,000 tests barrier”, with 3,429 samples tested. Rohit Kansal added that 18 positive cases were detected on Thursday.

Total number of cases rose to 793 — 68 from Jammu and 725 from Kashmir.

“Our positivity rate is 2.1 percent, and mortality rate 1.13 percent,” he added.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

37 new ITBP personnel test positive today

The ITBP said that 37 personnel posted in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected personnel in ITBP is now at 90.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

West Bengal reports 92 new COVID-19 cases today

The West Bengal government said that 92 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday, taking the total count to 1,548. The toll in the state currently stands at 79.

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand health department said that five more coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Thursday, all from the Palamu district. They had returned from Chhattisgarh, the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 132.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Uttar Pradesh reports 73 new COVID-19 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases reaches 3,071 in Uttar Pradesh, with 73 new cases being reported on Thursday. The number of recovered/discharged patients abd deaths stands at 1,250 and 62, respectively. The Ghazipur district is now free of COVID-19, the statement said.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Milk vendor uses funnel and pipe to maintain social distancing

Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid COVID-19 outbreak.

#WATCH Rajasthan: Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/C6AKDa1Dt4

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

580 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday said that 580 more COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. The total number of cases in the state is at 5,409, including 37 deaths. A large number of today’s cases are linked to the Koyambedu market (Chennai).

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Active cases in Himachal rise to 6

The Himachal Pradesh health department said that the number of active cases of coronavirus increased to 6 in the state, and two people have succumbed to the infection while 34 others recovered.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Uddhav Thackeray holds all-party meeting over COVID-19 situation

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held an all-party meeting via video-conference over coronavirus. Deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress’ Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held an all-party meeting via conference over #COVID19. Deputy CM & NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present. pic.twitter.com/jrgkvWAy9E

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

JEE Advanced exam to be conducted on 23 Aug

Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the JEE Advanced Exam will be conducted on 23 August.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

No COVID-19 case reported in Kerala today

There were no new cases of coronavirus reported in Kerala on Thursday, the state governemnt said. Additionally, with five new recoveries, the number of active cases has reduced to 25 in the state.

“Starting tonight, Kerala’s four international airports will begin to receive the first batch of expatriates stranded abroad as part of the Centre’s Vande Bharat evacuation efforts. As part of phase one of the evacuation efforts, 15 of the scheduled 64 flights from different countries between May 7 and May 13 are destined for Kerala, each carrying nearly 200 passengers. Flights operating to Kerala will carry people from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and Dammam,” The Indian Express reported.

Update on #COVID19 | May 7

No new cases & 5 recoveries.

⚕️Active cases at 25. 
📍 Hotspots down at 33
👥16,693 under observation
🧪 35,171 samples tested; 34,519 -ve
🔎 3,035 samples covered in sentinel surveillance.

Wash hands🧼👏 | Wear masks 😷  | Social Distancing ↔️ pic.twitter.com/xsjJqDokmt

— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha declares Ganjam district as red zone

The Odisha government on Thursday declared the Ganjam district as a COVID-19 red zone and the Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts as orange zones.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

12 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka

12 more coronavirus cases were reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is at 705, including 366 discharged and 30 deaths, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

15 new COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh health department said that 15 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the union territory in last 24 hours; taking the total number of positive cases to 135.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam govt declares summer vacation from 1 to 31 May

The Assam government has decided to declare summer vacation for schools and colleges from 1 May to 31 May, said state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

75 DTC buses ferry migrants to MP

News18 reported that 75 buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are taking migrants from shelter homes back home to Madhya Pradesh. A special train to Madhya Pradesh will leave at 8 pm on Thursday.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam govt says people returning from red zone will be under institutional quarantine

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that on Thursday, the state government has issued a notification that any person returning from a red zone district in any state will be put in institutional quarantine even if he is asymptomatic.

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Amit Shah condoles death of BSF personnel due to COVID-19

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday condoled the deaths of three BSF personnel who succumbed to coronavirus.

Deeply pained to know about the loss of our two brave @BSF_India soldiers, who were battling COVID-19. I join millions of Indians in mourning their untimely demise. Condolences to the bereaved families. May God give them strength to withstand this tragic loss. Om Shanti Shanti.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 7, 2020

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Railways says over 1.60 lakh migrants taken back to home states

The Indian Railways said it has operated 163 Shramik Special trains since 1 May and ferried home over 1.60 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Railways said it ran 56 Shramik special trains on Wednesday and 14 so far on Thursday, taking the total tally to 163. Till May 7, 50 trains were still on their journeys while 113 have reached their destinations.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

First COVID-19 patient in Assam discharged from hospital

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the first COVID-19 patient from the state who is also a cancer patient was discharged from Silchar Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Stranded Indians will be mandatorily quarantined, Defence Ministry says

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that Indians being brought back to the country from abroad will “undergo mandatory quarantine as per SOPs in the quarantine facilities, run by Army, Navy and Air Force after which further necessary action will be taken for their onward journey as per the approved SOPs.

“Indian National evacuees stranded in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and Malaysia will be housed in the quarantine facilities maintained by three Services- Army, Navy and Air Force — in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bhopal, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai.”

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat govt imposes ban on travel between Ahmedabad and Rajkot

We have put a ban on traveling between Rajkot to Ahmadabad and vice versa due to #COVID19. No vehicle will be allowed to travel between these two cities except ambulances and medical van: Rajkot Collector Remya Mohan   #Gujarat

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha reports highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases

Reports said that Odisha reported its highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases after 21 people who had recently returned from Surat, tested positive for the virus. With these new cases, the total number of people afflicted with the disease has climbed to 206, officials were quoted as saying.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt declares month-long summer vacation for govt colleges

The Punjab government on Thursday decided to declare summer vacation in government colleges and universities of the state from May 15 to June 15.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Gautam Buddh Nagar district reports 10 more COVID-19 patients

Ten people tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar on Thursday. The total number of cases in the district is now at 202, including 93 active cases.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt writes to 9 states for consent to send stranded migrants back

The government of Karnataka has written to Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, West Bengal and Rajasthan governments seeking their consent to operate trains to their states from 8 to15 May for transportation of people stranded in Karnataka.

Govt of Karnataka has written to Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, West Bengal and Rajasthan Governments seeking their consent to operate trains to their states from 8 to 15 May for transportation of people stranded in Karnataka. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/9IugwcFdZH

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt decides to restart trains for stranded migrants

Reports on Thursday said that the Karnataka government has decided to restart the operation of special trains for stranded migrants to return to their native states, after the BS Yediyurappa government faced criticism over its refusal to allow migrants to leave the state.

The state government wrote to nodal officers of various states, asking for consent to operate trains to their states, as per the MHA guideline.

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AIIMS says COVID-19 peak may be reached in June or July

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria was quoted by ANI as saying that according to modeling data and the way cases are increasing, “it is likely that the COVID-19 peak can come in June and July”.

“But there are many variables and with time only we will know how much they are effective and the effect of extending the lockdown,” he added.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP govt lifts ban on paan masala

The Uttar Pradesh government has lifted its ban on ‘paan masala’ which does not contain nicotine and tobacco, according to an official order. “The ban on manufacturing and sale of ‘paan masala’ imposed on March 25 has been lifted,” Commissioner Food Security and Drug administration Anita Singh said in the order issued on Wednesday. The order, however, clarified that the ban on manufacture, storage and sale of ‘gutka/paan masala’ with nicotine and tobacco will continue. 

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Dubai Latest Updates

Indians take Immunoglobulin test at Dubai airport 

The Indian Embassy in Dubai shared a picture of Indians waiting to board the flight to bring them back home as part of the Centre’s repatriation exercise amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The exercise, which began on Thursday with five flights operating to India from gulf countries, came days after three Indian expats were suspended for allegedly Islamophic posts.

People wait patiently at Dubai airport to undergo IgG/IgM test before boarding the flight to Kozhikode. The happiness of going back home is everywhere. Thanks to all UAE authorities for looking after Indians and the wonderful arrangements today. pic.twitter.com/oHeHNFBmV8

— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

354 Indians to be brought back from UAE

News18 reported that 354 Indians stranded in the UAE will be brought back on Thursday, in accordance to the Centre’s plan to repatriate them amid the coronavirus lockdown.

The group reportedly includes 11 pregnant women and a pair of twins, and will travel in the first two flights from the UAE to Kerala “as India begins its biggest ever repatriation exercise to bring back its citizens stranded abroad amidst the international travel lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic.”

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BSF ‘grief stricken’ 2 personnel succumb to COVID-19

The Border Security Force, in a statement on Thursday said that two of its personnel had succumbed to the coronavirus infection.

“Grief stricken with deaths of two BSF personnel during this pandemic. A critically ill patient died who had contracted infection of #COVID19 while visiting super speciality clinics for his treatment.

“Other borderman died on Monday, 4 May in Safdarjung hospital, where he was admitted on 3 May. From normal ward he was shifted to ICU on 4 May. After his death, prior to postmortem, COVID19 test was done and result came positive by late night of 6 May, Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 45 new cases, overall count reaches 3,400

Rajasthan reported 3,400 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus after 45 more individuals tested positive on Thursday. While, 95 lost their lives to the deadly virus, according to the State Health Department. 

Of the total confirmed cases, there are 1,565 active cases in the state.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Vizianagaram, only green zone district in Andhra, reports first three COVID-19 cases today

Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh reported its first three cases of the novel coronavirus after almost two months since the first positive case was reported in the State, The Hindu reported. 

It was the only green zone district in the State until now as declared by the Centre.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Lav Agarwal likely to visit Mumbai along with Central team of eight doctors, says report

To assess the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai, Lav Agarwal, an IAS officer in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is expected to reach the financial capital on Thursday, News18 reported . 

The Central government sent a review team led by the joint secretary, including eight doctors. 

Mumbai remained the worst COVID-affected city along with Pune and Thane in Maharashtra, amid rising number of confirmed cases and deaths. Apart from these, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat also some of the worst-affected cities across the country.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Inmate in Agra’s Central Jail tests positive

An inmate at the Agra Central Jail tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday, reported ANI. Fourteen others who came in contact with him have been quarantined.

The Senior Superintendent of Agra Central Jail writes to the Director General (Prison), informing him that an inmate of the jail has tested positive for #COVID19 in RT-PCR test. "14 other inmates who came in his contact have been quarantined," the letter reads.

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra reports 1,833 confirmed cases after 56 more test positive; toll at 38

With 56 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the total confirmed cases in the state climbed to 1,833 on Thursday. While, 39 COVID-19 patients have succumbed to the viral infection in the state so far. 

“As many as 51 people have been discharged in the past 24 hours, the total discharged are 780 till date,” ANI quoted the state health department as saying. 

Therefore, the recovery rate was at 43 percent.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

S Jaishankar discusses return of stranded Indians in Japan with his counterpart 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Japanese counterpart to discuss the return of stranded Indians there, reported ANI.

During the meeting, the challenges of an economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic was also discussed. “Our Indo-Pacific partnership will be more important in the coming days,” said Jaishankar. 

Glad to converse with Foreign Affairs Min Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan today. Discussed return of our nationals. Dwelled on economic recovery challenges including supply chain resilience. Our Indo-Pacific partnership will be more imp in coming days: EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/aMEuCJS2FK

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

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INS Jalashwa reaches Maldives to bring back stranded Indians

The Indian Navy’s INS Jalashwa reached the Male port in Maldives on Thursday to evacuate Indian citizens stranded there amid the lockdown. Naval ships Jalashwa and Magar are enroute to the port of Male to evacuate people from 8 May.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Close to 25 Mumbai Police personnel test positive for COVID-19 

About 250 police officers test positive for the novel coronavirus in Mumbai, ANI quoted Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh as saying. “The number of symptomatic cases is low and none of them are in the intensive care unit,” he added. 

About 250 police personnel have tested positive for #COVID19 in Mumbai. The number of symptomatic cases is very low and none of them are in ICU: Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh pic.twitter.com/helaFZtWf4

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Two prison guards test positive at Arthur Road jail in Mumbai 

An undertrial and two prison guards have tested positive for COVID-19 at Mumbai Central Prison, triggering fears of a possible infection hotspot.

As many as 150 others, including over 15 staffers and senior prison officials who came in close proximity with the three, have undergone tests, with results expected on Thursday, Inspector General (Prisons) Deepak Pandey was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

This is the first time that coronavirus cases have been detected in a prison in Maharashtra. The jail, better known as Arthur Road jail, has nearly 2,600 inmates against a capacity of only 800.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Two sailors of INS Netaji Subhas tested for COVID-19 after flu-like symptoms

Two sailors of INS Netaji Subhas, a land-based logistics hub of the Indian Navy in Kolkata, were tested for the virus after they showed flu-like symptoms, a defence spokesperson told PTI today.

The close contacts of the two sailors have been quarantined, spokesperson Wing Commander MS Hooda said, adding that the test results of the two sailors, who showed flu-like symptoms, were awaited.

“Following laid down protocols/procedures, the other personnel have been quarantined as a precautionary measure,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

First flight to bring back Indian expatriates from Abu Dhabi to arrive in Kochi at 9.40 pm

With Indians stranded in the Middle East to be evacuated from Thursday, elaborate safety measures have been put in place at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), where the first flight from Abu Dhabi is expected to land at 9.40 pm on Thursday.

In Photos: First Air India flight takes off from Kochi to evacuate stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi

#VandeBharatMission: The first repatriation flight of Air India Express IX419 to take off from Kochi (Kerala) for Abu Dhabi today. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/da5j1RTPbw

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Clinical trials of Ayush medicines to begin today, says Harsh Vardhan

Ayush Ministry, Health Ministry and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research alongwith the technical support of the ICMR, will conduct the clinical trials of Ayush medicines on health workers and those working in high risk areas has begun from Thursday, said health minister Harsh Vardhan. 

The medicines to be tested like Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi Pippali and Ayush-64. 

#WATCH ...Clinical trials of Ayush medicines like Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi Pippali, Ayush-64 on health workers and those working in high risk areas has begun from today: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/dHKUMGCclX

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Another man dies of COVID-19 in Srinagar, taking toll in J&K to nine

A man in his mid-thirties from Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital has became the ninth person to die due to COVID-19 in the union territory, officials said on Thursday.

A resident of Alamgari Bazar area of the city, the man died at SMHS hospital here on late Wednesday night, the officials said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

17 fresh COVID-19 cases in Odisha’s Ganjam dist 

Of the 20 new patients in Odisha, 17 are from Ganjam district and three from Mayrurbhanj, a new one in the list of districts where coronavirus cases have been reported, an Information and Public Relations department official said.

“These new patients have recently returned from Surat and were in quarantine centres,” the official said.

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20 people test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha

Odisha on Thursday reported the “highest number of COVID-19 cases” in a day as 20 people, who recently returned from Surat, tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.

With these new cases, the total number of people afflicted with the disease has climbed to 205, he said.

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Rahul Gandhi to brief media on COVID-19 crisis

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address a press conference on COVID-19 situation on Thursday at 12.30 pm. 

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Uddhav Thackeray to hold COVID-19 review meet with all party members at 2pm 

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a COVID-19 review meeting with all party members and Opposition leaders on Thursday at 2 pm, The Times of India reported.

The chief minister is likely to discuss the mitigation and exit plan for COVID-19 pandemic situation.

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In Photos: Yogi Adityanath chairs COVID-19 review meet in Lucknow 

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds #COVID19 review meeting with chairpersons of 11 committees. pic.twitter.com/A8tJiakZuc

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 7, 2020

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Gujarat govt claims people in quarantine benefited from ayurvedic drink, tested negative

The Gujarat government claimed that quarantined persons benefited after taking an Ayurvedic medicine. An Ayurvedic kadha is a “concoction of various Ayurvedic herbs and medicines to boost immunity”.

Jayanti Ravi, the principal secretary of health and family welfare department, Gujarat, said that ayurvedic medicines were administered to 3,585 people at a quarantine centre. “Only eleven of these people tested positive for COVID-19, and that too happened because they were unable to complete the prescribed dosage,” said Ravi.

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Of the 34 new COVID-19 deaths in Maharashtra, 26 in Mumbai alone

According to the Maharashtra Health Department, of the 34 new fatalities reported in the state on Wednesday, 26 COVID-19 patients succumbed to the infection in Mumbai alone. This takes the toll in the city to 412. 

Three deaths were reported from Pune. The cumulative fatalities in the district have risen to 122.

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Confirmed cases in Maharashtra rise to 16,758

A total of 1,233 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Maharashtra on Wednesday, as the State crossed another grim milestone to surge past 6,000 confirmed cases. The overall count soared to 16,758, while a further 34 fatalities saw the death toll rise to 651.

After the 1,567-case surge on Monday, this is the second-highest spike reported in the State.

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Rajasthan reports 95 deaths, 3,355 confirmed cases

The total number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Rajasthan climbed to 3,355 after 38 more people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The viral infection claimed two more lives, taking the toll in the state to 95, said the health department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Updates

China reports two fresh COVID-19 cases, both imported

China’s National Health Commission said two new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported on Wednesday. Both were imported cases involving travellers from overseas. 

China’s total number of coronavirus cases stood at 82,885, while the toll remained unchanged at 4,633.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Brazil Latest Updates

Spokesman for Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive 

Otavio Rego Barros, spokesman for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday. 

The 59-year-old former army general “is home following all recommended protocols” after his positive test result was confirmed on Tuesday, the president’s office says.

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Over 500 COVID-19 cases linked to Koyambedu market in Chennai

The Koyambedu market has been linked to more than 500 cases in several districts of Tamil Nadu state and adjacent Kerala state. Over 7,000 people with connections to the market are being traced and quarantined, says J Radhakrishnan, the leader of Chennai’s response to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Cannot halt to fight against pandemic: Modi 

“India is constantly working to help other countries across the globe and will continue to do the same. To stop after getting tired cannot be a solution to any problem. All of us have to fight together to defeat coronavirus,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Police personnel and healthcare professionals working 24/7 to tackle COVID-19 crisis: Modi 

“During this difficult time of coronavirus, there are several people around us who are working 24 hours to help others, to maintain law and order, to cure infected persons and to maintain cleanliness, by sacrificing their own comforts. All such people deserve appreciation and honour,” said Narendra Modi during his address on Buddha Purnima.

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India records 52,952 COVID-19 cases, 1,783 succumb to infection 

The total number of COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 52,952 while, 1,783 patients succumbed to the infectious disease. Of the total confirmed cases, there are 35,902 active cases. 

The recovery rate stood at 29 percent after 15,266 COVID-19 patients were discharged, according to the latest data released by Health Ministry.

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US sees 1st detained immigrant death from COVID-19 

A 57-year-old man in immigration custody died Wednesday from complications related to the coronavirus, authorities said, marking the first reported death from the virus among about 30,000 people in immigration custody.

The detainee had been held at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego and hospitalised since late April, said Craig Sturak, a spokesman for the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement would neither confirm nor deny the death. CoreCivic Inc., the private company that operates the detention center, didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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Centre bans export of alcohol-based sanitizers

In an order issued on Thursday morning, the government banned the export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers with immediate effect.

#UnionGovernment bans the export of alcohol based hand sanitizers with immediate effect.#IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/c30OJBMbga

— PIB in Bihar 🇮🇳 (@PIB_Patna) May 7, 2020

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Modi lauds COVID-19 warriors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the COVID-19 warriors in his address on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. He said: “I thank all of those who are working during these tough times. India has helped all the people who are in need and who have sought help from us,” he added.

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Doubling rate of COVID-19 drops to 11 days from 15, growth rate at 6.6%, says economist 

The number of active COVID-19 cases are growing faster at 6.6 percent now, leading to a shorter doubling time of 11 days, as compared to 15 days on 2 May when the growth rate for such cases was 4.8 percent, according to the data analysis by economist Shamika Ravi, earlier part of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.

#DailyUpdate #COVID19India
Total Confirmed cases are rising, and Active cases are now growing at 6.6% - so doubling every 11 days. pic.twitter.com/Bui5mtA0yn

— Shamika Ravi (@ShamikaRavi) May 6, 2020

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Air India to operate flights to London to evacuate stranded Indians 

Air India will operate flights on Thursday to evacuate stranded Indian citizens in the United Kingdom. The Air India flights from London will arrive at six Indian cities, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai. 

Airfares and seats available on each repatriation flight operated by Air India from the UK. @RuchiGhanashyam @CGI_Bghm @IndiaInScotland pic.twitter.com/raN3uB1Wv3

— India in the UK (@HCI_London) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

30 police personnel in Indore contract COVID-19, eight make recovery 

As many as thirty police personnel in Indore have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Indore, said Mohammad Yusuf Qureshi, SP (east) Indore, Madhya Pradesh. 

While 22 of the total were admitted to hospitals, eight were discharged after making full recovery. 

Whereas, one police official died of COVID-19 in Indore after he tested positive. He was admitted to the SAIMS Hospital and died of a heart attack on 19 April.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

In Photos: Massive crowd gathered at Muzaffarpur railway stn in Bihar on arrival of Kota students 

A huge crowd gathered at Muzaffarpur railway station on Wednesday after a special train, carrying close to 1,300 children, from Rajasthan’s Kota reached Bihar. After their arrival, social distancing norms were flouted at the railway station.

Bihar: Crowd swelled at Muzaffarpur railway station yesterday after a special train, carrying around 1318 children, from Rajasthan's Kota reached the station amid #CoronaLockdown. Social distancing norms were not followed at the railway station. pic.twitter.com/gYgr8Nw5vF

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Madras HC issues guidelines for TASMACs

On Wednesday evening, the Madras High Court established guidelines for sale of liquor at state-owned TASMACs. According to some of these guidelines, no more than two bottles of 750ml will be sold to customers if the booking is done online, customers can buy only one bottle of 750ml if he/she is paying cash.

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

West Bengal govt identifies over 92k respiratory, influenza-like illness cases

The West Bengal government has identified over 92,000 cases of influenza-like illness and 870 people with severe acute respiratory illness across the state, findings that serve as “early warning signals” in the fight against COVID-19, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Mamat said the results were the outcome of her government’s extensive door-to-door surveillance over a month in April, covering over 5.5 crore households, and the exercise will continue “till the virus is defeated”.

“Massive door-to-door surveillance has been ongoing since past one month to identify severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases across West Bengal,” she said.