Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Confirmed cases in Bihar rise to 535 as 7 more test positive; Munger worst-affected district with 102 infections

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

Seven, including four minors, test positive in Bihar

Seven persons, including four minors, tested positive for COVID 19 on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in Bihar to 535, a top official said.Of the seven cases, five were male and two female. Five of them hail from Katihar district and one each from Kaimur and Siwan, Health Departments Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar said. 

COVID-19 cases have been detected in the state’s 32 of total 38 districts. Munger is the worst affected district with 102 cases. Four people have died of COVID-19 so far and there 400 active cases at present.

PTI

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana to open liquor shops

2,200 liquor shops will be opened in Telangana except the ones  in Containment Zones, ANI quotes chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao as saying.There will be 16 percent hike in the price liquor and the price of cheap liquor will be hiked by 11 percent. People not maintaining social distancing will have to bear consequences. No Mask, no liquor. No Mask, no goods," he said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre hikes excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and on diesel by Rs 13 per litre

The Central Government has increased excise duties by Rs 10 per litre on petrol and Rs 13 per litre on diesel, reports ANI. Retail sale prices of petrol and diesel will, however, not change as the price hike will be absorbed by OMCs, according to CNBCTV18. These duty rate changes shall come into effect from 6th May, 2020.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Gautam Buddh Nagar climb to 193 as 13 more test positive

A policeman deployed on the emergency 112 helpline service in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar has tested positive for the coronavirus, PTI quotes officials as saying. The colleagues, family members and other people who came in contact with the sub-inspector have been quarantined and his health condition is being continuouly monitored, a police spokesperson said.“It was still being assessed how the policeman got infected or if he came in contact with an infected person,” the spokesperson said. 

Besides the policeman, 13 other people, including two healthcare workers, tested positive for the COVID-19 infection in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday, according to officials.The number of total cases in the district now stands at 193, even as 109 patients have been discharged from hospitals after their successful treatment for coronavirus, the officials added.

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

13 more BSF personnel test positive in Tripura

Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that 13  personnel of BSF’s 138th Battalion, including a mess worker, had tested positive for the coronavirus pushing the total number of cases in the state to 42. None of them are civillians, he said adding that two persons have been cured and discharged and the number of active cases stands at 40.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Over 500 small industrial units given nod to operate in Ghaziabad

The Ghaziabad district administration has allowed over 500 small industrial units to operate during the third phase of the coronavirus lockdown, reports PTI. An official said 532 shops in rural areas were also allowed to operate while in city areas, 650 traders were given permission to do business. Commenting on it, DM Ajay Shankar Pandey said the administration had received 1,177 applications from the industrialists, of which 517 small-scale industrial units were allowed to operate. He said among the 532 shops in rural areas, 145 deal in fruit and vegetables, 13 in mobile phone repair and 12 in construction material.

The district has so far recorded 104 cases, two deaths.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Confirmed cases in Assam rise to 44

One person from Assam’s Kokrajhar district, with a travel history of Cooch Behar in West Bengal, has tested positive for the coronavirus infection, said Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. With this the total number of infections in the state rose to 44, including 32 discharged, one death and 11 active cases.

Alert ~ One person from Kokrajhar dist, with a travel history of Cooch Behar in West Bengal, has tested positive for #COVID19.

↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 44.

↗️Active cases 11
↗️Discharged 32
↗️Death 1

Update at 9.05 pm / May 5#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre

Punjab Government hikes Petrol and Diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre each, with effect from midnight, reports ANI.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Only essential shops to open in red zones in Telangana

Addressing the media, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said that non-essential shops in the state will remain shut in red zones, According to a report in The News Minute, the chief Minister said that people aged above 65 and young children have been asked to stay indoors until the lockdown period ended. Night time curfew will continue in all districts, he said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt issues SOP for movement of stranded persons

Delhi Govt issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for screening of stranded people, moving out of Delhi or into Delhi from other states. pic.twitter.com/aHkim9Uouv

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

Twenty-six year old tests positive in Bhilai

A 26-year-old female from Bhilai has tested positive for #COVID19. She will be admitted in AIIMS Raipur, ANI quotes the  All India Institute of Medical Science, Raipur as saying.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana extends lockdown till 29 May

Telanangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said that lockdown in the state has been extended till 29 May. He advised people to finish their purchases by 6 pm as there would be a curfew from 7 pm. The chief minister warned of strict action against those found outside their homes after 7 pm.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 97 fresh infections, 12 deaths

Confirmed cases in Rajasthan climbed to 3,158 including 89 deaths as 97 fresh infections and 12 fatalities were reported in the state today. 

97 new positive cases of #COVID19 and 12 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases rise to 3158 with death toll at 89. 1120 people have been cured/discharged till now: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/RaQlHY8001

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Case count in Telangana rises to 1,096

Till today, 1,096  positive cases have been reported  in Telangana of which 11 were detected today. 628 patients have been discharged and there are 439 active cases in the state now, ANI quotes Chief minister  K. Chandrashekar Rao as saying.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Only shops selling essentials to remain open in Mumbai

Noting that the opening of shops in Mumbai  has led to the flouting of social distancing norms amid rising number  on COVID-19 cases, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi ordered that no permission be given to non-essential shops, including liquor stores, in Mumbai. Only essential item stores like grocery shops and medical stores chemist shops will be allowed to be open, he said in an order.

Non essential shops in Mumbai to shut. Only essential item stores like grocery shops and medical stores/chemist shops will be allowed to be open: BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) Commissioner pic.twitter.com/DqZOMJWfMl

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

No travel restrictions in Chandigarh except in containment zones

No restriction on travel to any place within Chandigarh except declared containment zones like Bapu Dham etc. “Wear a mask, maintain social distance and gathering of more than 5 in group not allowed,” said Chandigarh advisor Manoj Parida.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

Haryana to reopen govt offices with conditions

The Haryana government has decided to reopen its offices in the state and those located in its capital Chandigarh with certain conditions during the third phase of the COVID-19-induced lockdown.​ These offices, which were earlier closed after the lockdown was announced, can have full attendance of Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ officers and only 33 percent staff of Group C and D employees. The strength of Group C and D category employees is more and allowing full attendance at this stage can make it difficult to enforce social distancing norms, said a statement 

A letter in this regard has been written by the office of the Haryana chief secretary, to all the administrative secretaries of the state, heads of departments, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, managing directors of boards and corporations in Haryana, registrars of universities in Haryana and registrar of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to comply with the guidelines. However, the provision relating to 33 per cent staffing strength for Group C and D will not apply to departments including municipal bodies, boards, corporations, missions, societies, chief secretary’s office, and revenue, health, Home, agriculture, public health, development, panchayats, power, irrigation, urban local bodies, and food and civil supplies departments, the statement said.  In case an employee’s place of residence lies within a containment zone, such employees will not leave the zone until the ‘zone declaration order’ has been withdrawn by the appropriate authority, it said.

PTI

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 30 COVID-19 vaccines being developed in India: PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the task force on Coronavirus vaccine Development and took a detailed review of the current status of India’s efforts in vaccine development, drug discovery, diagnosis and testing, reports ANI. “Indian vaccine companies have come across as innovators in early stage vaccine development research.Similarly,Indian academia and start-ups have also pioneered in this area. Over 30 Indian vaccines are in different stages of vaccine development,with few going on to trial stages,” the news agency quotes the Prime Minister’s Ofiice as saying.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the task force on Coronavirus vaccine Development and took a detailed review of the current status of India’s efforts in vaccine development, drug discovery, diagnosis and testing: Prime Minister's Office #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/l9BmFQo6vf

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Two civic bodies adjoining Mumbai to seal borders from 8 May

The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation and Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation have decided to seal their borders from 8 May in view of the rising number of cases in their respective areas, PTI quotes civic body officials as saying. 

According to letters issued by the municipal commissioners of Kalyan-Dombivli and Ulhasnagar, residents who have offices in BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) areas will either have to shift to somewhere in Mumbai so that they can attend work or will have to stay home. There have been several COVID-19 cases in Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation and Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation, where the source of infection was traced back to Mumbai.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

21-year-old dies in Shimla, confirmatory report for COVID-19 awaited

A 21-year-old man, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, died in in Shimla on Tuesday, the third fatality in Himachal Pradesh.The youth, who was stranded in Delhi during lockdown, had returned to his house in Sarkaghat area of Mandi district in April, Chief Medical Officer Jeevanand Chauhan told PTI.“As per his preliminary report, he was suffering from novel coronavirus. Confirmatory report of his second test is being awaited,” Chauhan added. The officer said the man had only one kidney since birth and was getting treatment from a Delhi hospital.He was shifted to the IGMC hospital on Monday when his health deteriorated and he died on Tuesday, Chauhan said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

AIIMS Planning to Start OPD and Non-emergency Services Soon 

An AIIMS sub-committee has been asked to prepare a blueprint for smooth restoration of OPD and non-emergency operation services, with the administration planning to resume them in the next ten days, PTI quotes officials as saying. Also, non-COVID services, other than emergency, for a limited time is likely to be predominantly referral only where the hospital will cater to only those patients who will be referred from peripheral hospitals, they said. The premier hospital has also constituted a committee to devise strategy for restoring healthcare services in a phased manner.

“The plan is to re-open OPD services in a phased manner. If the number of coronavirus cases surge in the near future and, if need be, we will switch back to the previous roster,” an official said.

Doctors at AIIMS are currently providing tele-consultancy to all patients undergoing treatment at the hospital in an effort to reduce the need for them to visit the facility during the lockdown. Its been over a month that the AIIMS has shut down its OPD services and curtailed all elective surgeries as part of its effort towards redirecting its resources to control the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Positive cases in Delhi cross 5,000 

The total number of coronavirus infections in Delhi rose to 5,104 as 206 news cases were reported today. The toll stands at 64 with no deaths being reported today. A total of 1,468 people have recovered from the virus infection and the number of active cases stands at 3,572 according to the daily update issued by the Delhi government.

🏥Delhi Health Bulletin - 5th May 2020 🏥#DelhiFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/UdzIiI7qYF

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Confirmed cases in Mumbai up by 635 to 9,758

Mumbai reports 635 new COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths, pushing the total case count to 9,758 and fatalities to 387, PTI quotes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as saying.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Cases in Madhya Pradesh rise to 3,049

107 more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,049 while the toll stands at 176, reports ANI quoting the state health department.

107 more persons have tested positive for #Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh taking the total number of cases in the state to 3049. Death toll stands at 176: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/I2xLoebih4

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

841 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths reported in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra health department said that 841 new coronavirus cases and 34 deaths were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 15,525.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Two zones removed from Delhi containment list

Two more zones in Delhi have been de-contained on Tuesday, taking the total number of containment zones in the National Capital to 88. No new addition in containment zones today.

Two more zones in Delhi have been de-contained today; total number of containment zones in the national capital now stands at 88. No New addition in containment zones today. pic.twitter.com/f9wI4PFAZF

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Uttar Pradesh reports 118 new COVID-19 cases today

The Uttar Pradesh government said that 118 new patients have been confirmed as coronavirus positive since Monday evening, taking the total number of cases to 2,880. Out of the total cases, 987 patients have been discharged while 56 others lost their lives.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

350 COVID-19 patients recover in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 350 coronavirus patients have been recovered and discharged on Tuesday, of which 165 patients are from Mumbai. This is the highest discharge number in a single day in Maharashtra. Total number of discharged patients in the state is 2,465 so far.

Coronavirus in UK Latest Updates

UK COVID-19 toll crosses 32,000

The coronavirus toll in the UK crossed 32,000 on Tuesday and surpassed Italy’s toll to become the new epicentre of the pandemic, reports said. 

“This figure far exceeds the death toll of 29,029 in Italy – until now Europe’s worst-hit country. Italy’s total does not include suspected cases,” The Guardian reported.

“Britain on Tuesday became the first country in Europe to confirm more than 30,000 coronavirus deaths and infections rose sharply again in Russia, even as other nations made great strides in taming the virus. China marked its third week with no new virus deaths and South Korea restarted its professional baseball season. In the US, some states began halting steps to lift the lockdown restrictions being blamed for throwing millions out of work and upending the global economy even as thousands of new U.S. infections and deaths were being reported daily,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

508 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu health department said that 508 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 4,058. Two deaths have been reported too, taking the toll to 33.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

EPS says more COVID-19 cases in Chennai because of dense population

Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami on Tuesday said that coronavirus cases are more in Chennai “because it is densely populated”.

“In all containment zones, sanitisation is being done three times a day. Tamil Nadu has set up 50 testing centers and the state has the highest testing rate in the country,” he added.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Ahmedabad municipal commissioner self-quarantines for 14 days

Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra has decided to get home quarantined for 14 days after he came in contact of positive patients. Now, for two weeks Mukesh Kumar, Vice Chairman and CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board, will be the in-charge Municipal Commissioner of AMC.

I came into contact with two persons during my field visits who tested positive subsequently

As per existing guidelines, I have been advised self isolation at home for 14 days.

Looking forward to rejoining the #FightAgainstCOVID19 very soon

— Vijay Nehra (@vnehra) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

Haryana reports 31 new COVID-19 cases today

The Haryana health department said that 31 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 548.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Another person tests positive for COVID-19 in Assam

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Oone person from Goalpara has tested positive for COVID-19. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 43, of which active cases are at 10.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

15 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that 15 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the union territory on Tuesday. Of these, one is from the Jammu division and 14 from Kashmir division.

The total number of cases in the Union Territory stands at 741, including 413 active cases.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

MHA issues guidelines for Indians stranded abroad

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues standard operating procedures for movement of Indian nationals stranded outside the country.

“Passengers found to be symptomatic shall be immediately taken to medical facility. Remaining passengers shall be taken to suitable institutional quarantine facilities to be arranged by respective states. These passengers shall be kept under institutional quarantine for 14 days.

“If they test negative after 14 days, they will be allowed to go home and will undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 more days as per protocol. The remaining people will be shifted to medical facility by states/UTs governments,” the statement said.

Ministry of Home Affairs issues standard operating procedures for movement of Indian nationals stranded outside the country. pic.twitter.com/Uct6ukwm8L

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Total 69 BSF personnel test positive for COVID-19 

The Border Security Force (BSF) said that a total of 69 personnel have been found to be infected by coronavirus so far.

COVID-19 cases in BSF
Total 69 BSF personnel have been found COVID +Ve till date, posted in different BSF establishments. 2 have recovered & 67 are under treatment. During essential & operational duties, personnel contracted this infection. Press release👇https://t.co/wVaIFZaqdO

— BSF (@BSF_India) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

MHA says existing visas to foreigners to remain suspended

All existing visas granted to foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by GoI: MHA

All existing visas granted to foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by GoI.#lockdown #CoronaUpdatesInIndia

Details 👇 pic.twitter.com/ZR3QOG5fcZ

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Jharkhand reports 4 new COVID-19 cases

Four new coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Tuesday. All the new cases were reported from Ranchi. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state now stands at 119.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre shares evacuation plan of Indians stranded abroad

The PIB released the evacuation plan for Indians stranded in 12 countries abroad by 64 flights by Air India, starting 7 May.

Here is the evacuation plan for Indians stranded in 12 countries abroad by 64 flights by @airindiain starting May 7 pic.twitter.com/4FL1xnFGtx

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says no exam to be held for class 10 students nationwide

📢Attention class X students!
No examination to be held for class X students nationwide, except for students from North-East Delhi.

An adequate time of 10 days will be given to all students for the preparation of exams.#EducationMinisterGoesLive pic.twitter.com/x4QJAInvtT

— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Pinarayi Vijayan says stranded Indians will be quarantined for a week

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday also reportedly said that the returnees from abroad will to be in quarantine for at least seven days.

Coronavirus in Israel Latest Updates

Israel says ‘significant breakthrough’ in developing COVID-19 treatment

Israel has isolated a key coronavirus antibody at its main biological research laboratory, the Israeli defence minister said on Monday, calling the step a “significant breakthrough” toward a possible treatment for the COVID-19 pandemic.

The “monoclonal neutralising antibody” developed at the Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) “can neutralise it (the disease-causing coronavirus) inside carriers’ bodies,” Defence Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement.

The statement added that Bennett visited the IIBR on Monday where he was briefed “on a significant breakthrough in finding an antidote for the coronavirus”.

(Reuters)

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala govt tells Modi ‘dangerous’ to bring back Indians without COVID-19 testing

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said that “it would be dangerous to fly back stranded Indians from abroad without proper coronavirus testing.”

“Centre has informed that they are bringing back Indians from other countries without conducting COVID-19 test. This will increase threat of COVID-19 spread. Testing has to be conducted and I have taken this matter up with the Centre,” he said.

“From 7 May, 2,250 people from abroad will be returning back to Kerala initially. The Centre is learned to have approved to bring back 80,000 expatriates but there are 1.69 lakh people in Kerala’s priority list. This has been taken up with Centre,” he added.

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Women protest against opening of liquor shops in Visakhapatnam

Women in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday held a protest against the liquor shops being opening in the district by the state government amid the COVID-19 lockdown. A protester was quoted by ANI as saying, “Vegetable markets stay open for only 3 hours but liquor shops are allowed to remain open for 7 hours”.

Women in Visakhapatnam held a protest against opening of liquor shops amid #CoronavirusLockdown. A protester said, "Vegetable markets stay open for only 3 hours but liquor shops are allowed to remain open for 7 hours". (Video: News18)

Follow LIVE updates: https://t.co/1qPUbP88e7 pic.twitter.com/hV2B2vlvKE

— Firstpost (@firstpost) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt issues clarification on revised lockdown guidelines

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued ‘clarification to revised guidelines on the lockdown measures for containment of COVID-19 in the state’.

Maharashtra Government has issued 'clarification to revised guidelines on the lockdown measures for containment of #COVID19 in the state'. pic.twitter.com/m3KeNjdjzf

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Total COVID-19 cases in India rise to 46,711

In its 5 pm update, the Union health ministry said that the total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 46,711 on Tuesday, including 31,967 active cases, 1,583 deaths, 13,160 cured/discharged and 1 migrated.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

22 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karntaka

The Karnataka health department said that 22 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state between 5 pm on Monday and 5 pm on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 673, including 331 discharges and 29 deaths.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam govt says 44,732 goods trucks entered state during COVID-19 lockdown

✅ 452 railway rakes entered Assam during lockdown period.

✅ 44,732 goods trucks entered Assam during lockdown period.

✅ 53,118 trucks mobilized to carry commodities to various parts of Assam from railway yards.

✅ All support provided for smooth movement of LPG trucks.

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

East Coast Railways says ’extensive santisation’ of empty coaches being done 

“Extensive sanitisation and intensive disinfection of empty coaches of trains being done by East Coast Railway at Jagannathpur (Odisha). Special care being taken to lock the empty trains on their return journey to Surat (Gujarat),” a statement by East Coast Railway Zone said.

Extensive sanitisation and intensive disinfection of empty coaches of trains being done by East Coast Railway at Jagannathpur (Odisha). Special care being taken to lock the empty trains on their return journey to Surat (Gujarat): East Coast Railway Zone pic.twitter.com/9FL09wb5WT

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Naveen Patnaik reviews COVID-19 situationin state

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state with senior officials of government through video conferencing. He has directed the Health Department to take measures to increase testing capacity in the state to up to 15,000 per day.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today reviewed the #COVID19 situation in the state with senior officials of government through video conferencing. He has directed the Health Department to take measures to increase testing capacity in the state to up to 15,000 per day. pic.twitter.com/qeRuB5noA0

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Three new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala today

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Tuesday. He added that all three patients are from the Wayanad district.

The total number of cases in the state is now 502, including 37 active cases.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Centre says Indians abroad to be charged for repatriation flights

PTI reported that the Indians stranded abroad, who are to brought back, will be charged for repatriation flights. The Centre was quoted as saying that Rs 50,000 per passenger for London-Delhi flight, Rs 12,000 for Dhaka-Delhi flight will be charged.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says non-COVID-19 healthcare services must run smoothly

Union health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal said that the government also is trying to ensure that people continue to receive non-COVID19 healthcare services at both government and private facilities.

“Services for critically ill patients should also run smoothly,” he said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways says 67 special trains run so far for stranded people

The Ministry of Railways on Tuesday said that so far, 67 ‘Shramik Special Trains’ have been run by various Zonal Railways.

“Till 4 May, we had run 55 trains. Today, trains have been operated from Bengaluru, Surat, Sabarmati, Jalandhar, Kota, Ernakulam, 21 more such trains may leave today,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says spike in deaths due to timely reports from states

“We persuaded certain states as we were not receiving reports of cases/deaths on time from them, after which the cases have been reported and we have seen spike in death cases today,” said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

195 new COVID-19 deaths reported in last 24 hours, says Centre

Union health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal said that the coronavirus toll in India rose by 195 in the last 24 hours, adding that the total number of cases of stands at 46,433 nationwide.

In the 4 pm press briefing, he said, “In last 24 hours there have been 3,900 new cases, 195 deaths and 1,020 people have recovered. The recovery rate is 27.41 percent.”

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Three new COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha

Three new coronavirus cases have been reported in Odisha; taking the total number of positive cases to 173, the state information and public relations department said on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Offices must ensure thermal scanning of employees, says Centre

“The offices that are operational now must ensure thermal scanning of employees.The person in charge must ensure sufficient availability of face masks and sanitisers. Social distancing norms must be followed. Employees must be registered on Aarogya Setu app,” said PS Srivastava, MHA joint secretary.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

MHA says no more than 50 people allowed at weddings, 20 people at funerals

MHA joint secretary PS Srivastava on Tuesday said that to maintain social distancing, a gathering of not more than 50 people are allowed at wedding functions and not more than 20 people at the last rites of the deceased.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Over 65,000 people brought back to UP, says govt

Uttar Pradesh additional chief secretary Awanish Awasthi said that over 65,000 people have been brought back from different states.

“Anyone from another state who is stranded in Uttar Pradesh can register on ‘Jansunwai’ portal to seek help. Also, people stranded in other states can get themselves registered,” he said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre to operate two flights from Doha to bring back stranded Indians

The Embassy of India in Doha Tuesday said that the Centre had decided to operate two special flights to bring back Indians stranded in Doha. The first one will be from Doha to Kochi on 7 May and the second will be from Doha to Thiruvananthapuram on 10 May, the statement said.

Govt of India has decided to operate two special flights from Doha to India. The first one will be from Doha to Kochi on 7th May and the second will be from Doha to Thiruvananthapuram on 10th May: Embassy of India in Doha. #CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/e9pUaDAhkb

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Harsh Vardhan says no community transmission in India yet

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said that so far, India has managed to curb the spread of coronavirus enough to avoid community transmission, which is stage three of the pandemic.

“He expressed the hope that “behavioural changes” brought about by the infection could become the “new normal” for a healthy society after the pandemic abates. The nation in a post-coronavirus future could well look back on the pandemic period as a “blessing in disguise” if Indians imbibe hand, respiratory and environmental hygiene and practise it in their everyday lives,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

Report says COVID-19 toll could rise to 3,000 a day by June

An internal draft report of the US government on Tuesday projected that the number of coronavirus casualties in the country is likely to rise to 3,000 a day by 1 June, India Today reported. COVID-19 cases are likely to rise to 2,00,000.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

66 new COVID-19, 5 deaths reported in Rajasthan today

The Rajasthan health departmnet said that 66 new positive cases of coronavirus and five deaths reported were on Tuesday in the state. The total number of cases rose to 3,127 with 82 deaths. Actives cases in the state are 1,581.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

One more person tests positive in Uttarakhand

One more person tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 61, including 39 cured/discharged, the state health department said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

24 people test positive in Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi

24 patients, including serving & retired military personnel & dependents, admitted in Army Hospital (Research and Referral) all from Oncology Department have tested positive for the virus and shifted to Base Hospital in Delhi Cantt.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Udhhav Thackeray shares online form for those stranded in abroad

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday appealed all those from the state who are stranded abroad to fill the given form for returning to their homestate.

“If you are from Maharashtra and  are stranded abroad, we request you to fill the form linked below. The State will pass this information & coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate your return as soon as the restrictions are lifted,” tweeted Thackeray.

If you are from Maharashtra & are stranded abroad, we request you to fill the form linked below. The State will pass this information & coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate your return as soon as the restrictions are lifted.https://t.co/M2gI7Mqn5z

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

45 ITBP personnel test positive for COVID-19 

Forty five Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. Among the 45, 43 of them were deployed for IS duties in Delhi and two of them in the Law and Order duty with Delhi Police, said the ITBP.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

124 students test negative for COVID-19 in Guwahati after returning from Kota

The first batch of 124 students, who returned from Kota to Guwahati, tested negative for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, said Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. 

The students were quarantined at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati. “Visited the quarantine site along with officials to monitor their release process. Best wishes to these students,” said Sarma. 

Delighted to share that today 1st batch of 124 Kota students quarantined at Sarusajai stadium has been released after being tested negative for #COVID19. Visited the quarantine site along with officials to monitor their release process. Best wishes to these students.#AssamCares pic.twitter.com/UYAUZPoQXg

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Goa Latest Updates

Goa CM urges migrants to stay back as 80,000 seek to go home

Nearly 80,000 migrant labourers, mostly from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, have registered themselves with the Goa government to return to their native places, according to official figures.

However, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged them to stay back as the coastal state will require manpower for the economic revival once the lockdown is lifted.

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

In Photos: COVID-19 screening counters opened for returnees arriving at Dankuni 

The West Bengal government has arranged a fleet of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) buses to take the migrant labourers home after they arrived from Rajasthan, said state department of of Health and Family Welfare.

District-wise screening counters for #COVID19 opened for returnees arriving at Dankuni Railway Station today. The State Govt has arranged large fleet of WBTDC (West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation) buses to take them home: Department of Health & Family Welfare, West Bengal pic.twitter.com/UvmtIddf22

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Nearly 1,200 migrants arrive at Dankuni railway stn from Rajasthan 

As many as 1,188 migrant labourers arrived at Dankuni railway station in Hooghly district of West Bengal on Tuesday. “They are being sent to their respective homes after health check up,” sais the state police.

64 buses and 42 small vehicles have been placed for this purpose.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Eight more, including two infants, test positive in Pimpri Chinchwad

Two infants among eight who tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Pimpri Chinchwad on Tuesday, ANI quoted the health department as saying. 

As many as, 71 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Pune on Monday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 2,122.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Rajasthan govt to send migrant workers to their home states free of cost

Rajasthan Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Tuesday said that no migrant labourers were charged of train fare by the state government after the announcement made by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia had announced on Monday that the Congress would bear the expense of train tickets for migrant workers heading home during the lockdown.

“After announcement by Sonia Gandhi ji, we will send them back to their home states free of cost,” said Khachariyawas.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Senior Vistara employees to go on leave without pay for four days in May, June: Report

Senior employees of Vistara airlines are likely to go on leave without pay for upto four days per month in May and June, PTI quoted Vistara CEO as saying.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

JEE-Mains, JEE-Advanced, NEET exam dates announced

Putting a close to the uncertainly over engineering and medical exams, the government on Tuesday announced dates for holding of Joint Entrance Exams (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). 

While interacting with students in a webinar, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the JEE-Mains exams will be held from 18-23 July while, JEE-Advanced exams will be held in August. He also said that the medical entrance exam NEET will be conducted on 26 July.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Decision on CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams to be taken soon: HRD Ministry 

The HRD Ministry in a webinar on Tuesday announced that the decision on CBSE Board exams for Class 10 aqnd 12 will be taken soon. The new schedule would be announced soon after that on the official site of CBSE at cbse.nic.in.

Students will have to keep an eye on the official site of the Board. 

Decision soon on pending CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Senior law ministry official tests positive for COVID-19; Shastri Bhawan partially sealed 

The fourth floor of the Shastri Bhawan, office of Department of Legal Affairs, was sealed on Tuesday after a senior law ministry official tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The senior official in the department of legal affairs who is now positive had last attended office on 23 April.

According to a journalist with The Indian Express, gate number 1 and 2 which were often used by the officer have been closed, along with the corresponding lifts, for disinfecting and will remain shut till Wednesday (6 May).

JUST IN: An officer of Law Ministry has tested positive for COVID19. The 4th Floor wing where the officer worked has been sealed for disinfection.

Gate no. 1 & 2, which were often used by the officer, have also been closed & will remain closed till Wednesday 6th May

— Ritika Chopra (@RitikaChopra__) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

Chhattisgarh govt begins home delivery of liquor sale in green zones

Chhattisgarh government has initiated home delivery services of liquor in green zones in the state, ANI reported on Tuesday. A customer can place an online order for up to 5000ml liquor at a time, with delivery charges of Rs 120.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka reports 659 cases after eight more test positive today

With eight more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Karnataka between Monday 5 pm to Tuesday 12 pm, the total number of confirmed cases in the state climbed to 659.

So far, the state has recorded 28 deaths, according to the health department. The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state stood at 49.2 percent after 324 patients were discharged.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

TASMAC liquor shops to not open on 7 May in Chennai, says TN govt

State-run TASMAC alcohol shops will not be opening in the Greater Chennai City police limits on 7 May, the Tamil Nadu government has said. The opening date will be announced later, ANI reported.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India likely to operate 64 flights to repatriate 14,800 of its nationals from 12 countries

The Central government is likely to operate 64 flights from 7 May to 13 to bring home around 14,800 Indian nationals stranded abroad because of the coronavirus lockdown, said senior government officials on Tuesday.

These special flights would be operated by Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express to repatriate Indians from 12 countries — the UAE, the UK, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, said the officials.

India has been under lockdown since 25 March to curb the spread of the coronavirus and it will continue till 17 May. All commercial passenger flights have been suspended for this period.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Five doctors at Delhi govt hospital test positive for COVID-19 in a week

Five resident doctors of a Delhi government hospital tested positive for COVID-19 in the last one week or so, officials said on Monday.

Test results of five more staff of Jag Pravesh Hospital are awaited, they said. “Five of our resident doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last one week or so, while five more test results are awaited,” a senior official of the hospital said.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Monday mounted to 4898, with 349 fresh cases being reported in a day, according to Delhi government authorities. No fresh death was reported for the second successive day on Monday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Nawab Malik attacks UP govt over coronavirus testing for migrants

Maharashtra minister and NCP​ leader Nawab Malik on Monday alleged that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was purposefully putting stringent conditions for the repatriation of migrants staying in Maharashtra in a bid to avoid accepting them.

“The UP government has laid down conditions that the migrant workers from UP should be COVID-19 negative. There are some 25 lakh migrant workers in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra. “It (putting such conditions) means the UP government does not want these people to come back,” the minister said.

“If we have to complete the tests on these people, the Maharashtra government will need one-and-a-half years to cover the entire population,” he said. Malik said the Uttar Pradesh government should accept the migrants like other states.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttarakhand Latest Update

Woman attendant tests positive for COVID-19 at AIIMS Rishikesh

A woman attending to a patient at AIIMS, Rishikesh has tested positive for COVID-19, taking the number of confirmed cases in Uttarakhand to 61, officials said on Wednesday. Her swab sample was found positive for the infection late Monday night, Additional SDM Apoorva Pandey said.

She was attending to a patient at the urology ward of the premier hospital, where she may have come in contact with an infected person, Pandey said. She has been admitted to the isolation ward of the hospital and people who may have come in contact with her are being traced, the official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

Andhra Pradesh registers 67 new cases in past 24 hours

67 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 1717 with the state toll at 34, according to the state health department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

5 more die of COVID-19 in Rajasthan taking the toll to 82

Rajasthan recorded five more coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, taking the state’s toll to 82, an official said. The state also reported 38 fresh coronavirus cases, he said. Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rohit Kumar Singh said all the five deaths took place in Jaipur.

The death toll due to COVID-19 in the state has climbed to 82, he said. Jaipur alone has reported 49 deaths, Singh added.

Of the fresh 38 coronavirus cases, 14 were from Jaipur, nine from Chittorgarh, eight from Kota, four from Jodhpur, two from Tonk, and one from Bharatpur, the Health Department official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

COVID-19 cases in BSF increase to 67 with maximum cases registered from Delhi, Tripura

COVID-19 cases in border guarding force BSF have climbed to 67, with the maximum reported in a Delhi battalion, deployed in the Jamia area for law and order duties, and from the frontier state of Tripura, officials said on Tuesday.

Thirteen fresh COVID-positive cases have been reported from a force camp in Tripura. These include 10 personnel and three family members (wife and two children) of an infected trooper, a Border Security Force (BSF) spokesperson said. The number of cases from the border state of Tripura stands at 24 now, he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

WATCH: Man showers flower petals on people standing outside liquor shops 

In Delhi, a man showers flower petals on people standing in a queue outside liquor shops in Chander Nagar area of Delhi, reports ANI. The man said, “You are the economy of our country, the government does not have any money”.

#WATCH Delhi: A man showers flower petals on people standing in queue outside liquor shops in Chander Nagar area of Delhi. The man says, "You are the economy of our country, government does not have any money". #CoronaLockdown pic.twitter.com/CISdu2V86V

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Train with nearly 1,200 migrant workers to arrive at Bihar’s Khagaria 

A special train carrying about 1,200 migrant workers left for Khagaria in Bihar from Ghatkesar near Hyderabad on Tuesday.

“The Shramik Special Train left for Khagaria in Bihar on Tuesday morning. All the passengers were screened before they were allowed to board,” a senior south central railway official said.

This is the second train arranged for the workers in Telangana. Similarly, another train from Rayannapadu near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh left for Chandrapur in Maharashtra, the SCR official added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

AP govt hikes liquor prices by another 50%

The Andhra Pradesh government has enhanced prices of liquor by another 50 per cent on Tuesday, only a day after imposing a 25 per cent hike as shops were reopened in relaxation of the ongoing lockdown, reports PTI.

Special Chief Secretary (Revenue) Rajat Bhargava said the abnormal increase in liquor rates was to ‘discourage’ people from consumption and safeguard health.

The enhanced rates would come into force with immediate effect, he said. The state government also decided to open liquor outlets from 12 noon, instead of 11 am, till 7 pm.

Sources said the fresh hike (50 percent) in rates could fetch an additional revenue of Rs 9,000 crore per annum to the cash-starved state government.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Over 6.5 lakh migrant workers brought back to UP during first lockdown: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that more than 6.5 lakhs migrant workers were brought back to the state during the first phase of lockdown between 27 and 29 March. 

“In the second phase, in the last 3 days, more than 50,000 migrant workers have been brought back,” said Adityanath.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Confirmed cases in Maharashtra rises to 14,541, toll at 583

Maharashtra, and especially the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), is the worst-affected by the novel coronavirus disease. The state has so far reported 14,541 confirmed cases of COVID-19 which includes a toll of over 583.

Of the total, over 9,700 cases have been reported in MMR alone.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

COVID-19 recovery rate at 27.4%

The number of fatalities stood at 1,568 after 195 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,020 people also recovered from the deadly respiratory disease, the Union ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard showed at 8am.

There are 12,726 people who have been cured or discharged from hospitals so far.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Israel Latest Updates

Israeli claims to arrive at coronavirus antibody breakthrough

The Israel Institute for Biological Research announced on Monday that they had completed the development phase of an antibody to battle the coronavirus, and it will head to mass production.

Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett visited the lab on Monday and made a joint announcement about the advancement.

“A significant breakthrough has been achieved in finding an antidote to the Corona virus that attacks the virus and can neutralize it in the sick body,” read the statement from the IIBR and Bennett.

#BREAKING: Joint statement by the Israeli Ministery of Defense and the Israel Institute for Biological Research: A significant breakthrough has been achieved in finding an antidote to the Corona virus that attacks the virus and can neutralize it in the sick body

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) May 4, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates

Nine trains to evacuate migrant workers stranded in Surat 

Nine trains carrying migrant labourers stranded in Surat will reach Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha, News18 reported on Tuesday. 

#BREAKING – Evacuation of migrants from Surat picks pace.

9 trains to evacuate migrant workers from Surat today.#IndiaFightsCOVID19 #TotalLockdown #StayHome pic.twitter.com/7qfoJOlH3f

— News18 (@CNNnews18) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi sees fuel price hike

After the Delhi government raised the VAT on auto fuel, the petrol price per litre is hiked by Rs 1.67 to Rs 71.26 while, the price of diesel increased by Rs 7.10 to Rs 69.39 in the National Capital on Tuesday.​

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.67 per litre, diesel by Rs 7.10 a litre in Delhi after state govt raises VAT on auto fuel

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in France Latest Updates

French hospital, retesting old samples from pneumonia patients, finds COVID-19 case from 27 Dec

A French hospital which has retested old samples from pneumonia patients discovered that it treated a man who had COVID-19 as early as 27 December, nearly a month before the French government confirmed its first cases.

Yves Cohen, head of the resuscitation at the Avicenne and Jean Verdier hospitals in the northern suburbs of Paris, told BFM TV that scientists had retested samples from 24 patients treated in December and January who tested negative for the flu.

“Of the 24, we had one who was positive for COVID-19 on 27 December,” he told the news channel on Sunday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan registers 3,099 COVID-19 cases after 38 more test positive

After 38 more people test positive for the novel coronavirus in Rajasthan on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed cases in the state climbed to 3,099, said health ministry. 

So far, lives of 82 COVID-19 patients were claimed by the infectious disease. There are 1,577 active coronavirus cases in the state.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Aadhaar-based claims for PDS would cater to plight of poor: Abhijit Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi

Aadhaar-based claims for public distribution system (PDS) would have saved a lot of misery for the poor, said Abhijit Banerjee during discussion on economic impact with Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday.

He further claimed that many names still missing in the system. 

“We should try to be optimistic about overall economic revival in India post-lockdown,” said Banerjee.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

‘Direct cash transfer to poor is crucial at moment’: Abhijit Banerjee

Abhijit Banerjee said it is pivotal to ensure direct cash transfer to the poorest in the Indian economy during the COVID-19 crisis. He also suggested that reliable NGOs can be roped in for this purpose. 

“Migrant problem in a city like Mumbai has to be tackled by the state government, not the Centre,” said the nobel laureate.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Govt must provide money into people like US administration: Abhijit Banerjee tells Rahul Gandhi

Abhijit Banerjee advised that India should take a cue from the United States and insisted on putting money into people’s hands, “as the current US administration is doing”.

“We have to take a chance on widening the reach of PDS,” Banerjee told Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday while discussing the state of Indian economy.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Faster lockdown exit need of hour: Abhijt Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi

During his conversation with Rahul Gandhi regarding economic impact of COVID-19 in India, Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee called for a faster lockdown exit even though the fast spreading novel coronavirus needed to be taken into consideration.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Abihijit Banerjee calls for temporary ration cards for those in need to tackle food crisis 

Handing out temporary ration card to anybody who requires one at the current moment would be a good idea to tackle the food crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Abhijit Banerjee calls for large stimulus package to tackle COVID-19 

Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee during the conversation with Congress leader Rahul insisted on a “large enough stimulus package,” cited example of US setting aside 10 percent of GDP to tackle COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India confirms 46,433 COVID-19 cases with 1,568 deaths

India registered 46,433 COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday with 1,568 fatalities due to the viral disease, according to the latest data released by  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

The figure includes 32,134 active cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates  

Rahul Gandhi’s conversation with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee on the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis begins

A conversation with Nobel Laureate, Abhijit Banerjee on the economic impact of the COVID19 crisis. https://t.co/dUrok8Wm3Q

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Indian Navy readies 14 ships to evacuate stranded citizens from Gulf

A total of 14 warships have been readied for evacuating Indian citizens from Gulf and other countries, said Indian Navy officials on Tuesday. INS Jalashwa sailed from Visakhapatnam a few days ago from the east coast to the west coast.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates  

Three ships sent to evacuate Indians from Maldives and UAE

India has sent three naval ships to evacuate its citizens stranded in the Maldives and UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a defence spokesperson said in the early hours on Tuesday.

INS Jalashwa deployed off Mumbai coast, along with INS Magar, were diverted for Maldives on Monday night, he said.

Three Navy warships have sailed out to bring back Indian citizens from Maldives and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The warships include INS Jallashwa, INS Magar and INS Shardul: Indian Navy officials (1/2) pic.twitter.com/VNE1dAdf9g

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in United States Latest Updates  

COVID-19 toll in US rise by 1,015 in past 24 hrs, lowest in a month

The toll due to coronavirus in the United States rose by 1,015 in the past 24 hours, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed Monday – the lowest one-day figure in a month.

The Baltimore-based university had recorded more than 1.17 million cases in the country as of 8.30 pm Monday (12.am Tuesday), with 68,689 deaths.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Nepal Latest Updates  

Nepal confirms 82 COVID-19 cases

Seven more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Nepal, taking total confirmed cases to 82, said the country’s health ministry on Tuesday.

7 more #COVID19 cases reported in Nepal, taking the total number of positive cases in the country to 82: Nepal Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/qWEO3oWGgp

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates  

In Photos: Train carrying over 1,200 migrant workers arrives at Muzaffarpur from Gujarat today 

Bihar: A train carrying 1208 migrant workers arrived at Muzaffarpur railway station this morning from Ahmedabad, Gujarat amid #CoronaLockdown. pic.twitter.com/Zf835ppZUL

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates  

Sec 144 in Mumbai till 17 May between 8 pm till 7 am 

In an order released on Monday, the Mumbai Police stated that Section 144 has been imposed in the city till 17 May between 8 pm and 7 am. The order clarified that during those hours, only vehicles addressing medical services and the ones used for essential services will be allowed to ply. 

From Tuesday, stand-alone shops will issue tokens for customers to avoid crowding at shop counters. 

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) imposed in Mumbai till 17th May 2020. Movement of one or more persons for all non-essential services, except for medical reasons, will be prohibited between 8 pm & 7 am: Mumbai Police #Maharashtra #CoronaLockdown pic.twitter.com/Q50KnPReVU

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates  

Rahul Gandhi to discuss economic state during pandemic with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s dialogue with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee on dealing with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis will be aired on Tuesday as part of his series of deliberations with experts on economy and health.

The Congress party has tweeted a 1.44-minute clip from the conversation which will be aired in full at 9 am Tuesday. 

Tomorrow at 9 AM, tune in to watch my conversation with Nobel Laureate, Abhijit Banerjee on dealing with the economic fall out of the #COVID19 crisis.

To join the conversation & for regular video updates, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://t.co/4WBysSnKTg

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 4, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates  

Active containment zones in Delhi stands at 90 after three areas de-contained

With three more zones de-contained on Monday, the total number of containment zones in the city stood at 90.

According to the Delhi government, the areas de-contained on Monday were in the West district – in and around area of – 11/3, 2nd Floor Ashok Nagar (sealed on April 8); A 36/4, East Patel Nagar (sealed on 13 April); G-174, Capital Greens, DLF, Motinagar (sealed on 8 April).

“So far, 10 areas have been de-contained and now the active containment zones in the city are 90,” an official statement said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates  

Odisha confirms 170 COVID-19 cases with one death

With one individual testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Odisha, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 170 on Tuesday. Of the total, there are 109 active cases.

One COVID-19 patient succumbed to the viral infection so far, while the recovery rate stood at 35.3 percent with 60 patients being discharged.