Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Delhi govt mandates 7-day self-isolation for all 'asymptomatic passengers' arriving in National Capital

Coronavirus in Pune Latest Update

COVID-19 cases in Pune rise to 8,474

“Pune’s Covid-19 count mounts to 8,474; death toll reaches 378,” The Times of India reported.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam reports 74 COVID-19 cases today

74 new cases of COVID-19 reported till 10.55 pm today (today’s total as of now 269), taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1830: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways says daily runs of Shramik Special trains has reduced

PTI reported that official data of the Railways shows daily runs of Shramik Special trains, which once averaged around 250, have now reduced to nearly 50 due to dwindling demand from state governments.

Railways ran 69 trains on Sunday, 46 on Monday, and 41 trains on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

290 COVID-19 cases reported in Ahmedabad 

With 290 new cases of coronavirus, Ahmedabad’s tally rises to 13,063; death of 22 people takes toll to 910: Official

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi health bulletin today:

🏥Delhi Health Bulletin - 3rd June 2020🏥#DelhiFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/m3T3Y7a5lP

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt tells 3 hospitals to provide 10% beds to EWS COVID-19 patients for free

Delhi Health Dept orders Mool Chand Khairati Lal Hospital, Saroj Super Speciality Hospital & Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to provide 10% of their beds to Economically Weaker Sections #COVID19 patients free of cost. Sir Ganga Ram hospital allowed to keep 20% beds for non-COVID patients.

Delhi Health Dept orders Mool Chand Khairati Lal Hospital, Saroj Super Speciality Hospital & Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to provide 10% of their beds to Economically Weaker Sections #COVID19 patients free of cost. Sir Ganga Ram hospital allowed to keep 20% beds for non-COVID patients. pic.twitter.com/uFs9lgYK17

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Liquor sales dropped in Delhi in May

“Liquor sales have dropped “drastically” in the national capital in May, prompting the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) to request the Delhi government to bring Corona pandemic cess to a “realistic and sustainable” level,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Goa reports 47 new COVID-19 cases today

“Goa recorded its highest number of positive cases in a single day on Wednesday with the state government shifting 47 patients to the Covid Hospital at Margao, south Goa. Of the 47, 42 are residents from the containment zone at densely populated Mangor hills, Vasco. The rest include two who traveled by road from Maharashtra, another two passengers from Dubai who had traveled in the first Vande Bharat flight that arrived in Goa early hours of Wednesday. One passenger from a Hyderabad flight also tested positive, confirmed the daily bulletin by Directorate of Health Services,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

25 new COVID-19 reported in UP’s Gautam Buddh Nagar 

The Uttar Pradesh government said that 25 fresh COVID-19 cases in Gautam Buddh Nagar, tally crosses 500-mark.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt issues directions for bodies of deceased COVID-19 patients in mortuary

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issues directions for the management of bodies of ‘COVID-19 positive/suspected persons’ at mortuaries of Delhi hospitals. In the event of the death of a COVID-19 positive person, body to be sent to mortuary within two hours, as per the order.

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issues directions for the management of bodies of '#COVID19 positive/suspected persons' at mortuaries of Delhi hospitals. In the event of the death of a #COVID positive person, body to be sent to mortuary within 2 hours, as per the order pic.twitter.com/MhYN4PsiUB

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt says parents being asked for feedback on when to start schools

Opinions from parents and other stakeholders are being sought regarding opening of schools in Karnataka. Meetings with parents will be held in all schools on June 10, 11 and 12, PTI  quoted Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar as saying.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

FIR filed against Ludhiana school for running classes

An FIR has been filed against principal of a school for running classes in Haibowal area of Ludhiana in Punjab, under Section 188 of IPC and Section 51 of Disaster Management Act: Ludhiana West Assistant Commissioner of Police Sameer Verma

An FIR has been filed against principal of a school for running classes in Haibowal area of Ludhiana in Punjab, under Section 188 of IPC and Section 51 of Disaster Management Act: Ludhiana West Assistant Commissioner of Police Sameer Verma pic.twitter.com/vjrLYXftDK

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt says asymptomatic passengers to be home quarantined for 7 days

All asymptomatic passengers who enter in Delhi shall home quarantine themselves for 7 days: Delhi Disaster Management Authority

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt issues guidelines for disposal of bodies of deceased COVID-19 patients

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issues guidelines for disposal of dead bodies of COVID-19 patients. It reads, “District Magistrates will taken penal action under relevant sections of Disaster Management Act and IPC against the erring officials”.

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

WHO says HCQ trials to resume

AFP quoted WHO as saying on Wednesday that trials of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus are likely to resume.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,276 COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today

The BMC said that 1,276 coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases in the city to to 43,262. The toll rose by 49 to 1,417.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi reports 1,513 COVID-19 cases today

The Delhi health department said that 1,513 new coronavirus cases and nine deaths were reported in the National Capital on Wednesday. Total number of cases in the national capital is now at 23,645, including 13,497 active cases and 606 deaths.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

279 new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan today

The Rajasthan health department said that 279 new coronavirus cases and six deaths were reported in the state on Wednesday, as of 8:30 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 9652, including 2699 active cases and 209 deaths.

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

US suspends all flights by Chinese airlines from 16 June

AFP reported that the US on Wednesday suspended all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the country starting 16 June.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat COVID-19 cases rise to 18,117

“The COVID-19 tally in Gujarat went up to 18,117 on Wednesday after 485 new cases were reported in the state. The death toll rose to 1,122 as 30 more people died due to the infection,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases rise to 108 in Manipur

Manipur reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking total number of cases to 108 out of which 70 cases are active, the state government said.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

340 new COVID-19 cases reported in West Bengal

The West Bengal health department said that 340 more coronavirus cases and 10 deaths were reported in the state on Wednesday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 6508, including 2580 recovered, 3583 active cases and 273 deaths.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

MP reports 168 new COVID-19 cases today

Madhya Pradesh reported 168 fresh cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths on Wednesday, taking total number of cases to 8,588 and the toll to 371. The number of active cases stands at 2,772, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Ram Nath Kovind says India has been successful against COVID-19

India has made strenuous efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and has been successful to a large extent, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Wednesday.

In a telephonic conversation with Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili, Kovind said India has also been at the forefront in mobilising international efforts against the pandemic and extended medical supplies support to over 150 countries.

The president informed the Georgian president that India has made strenuous efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and we have been successful to a large extent, a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

2,560 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra

The coronavirus cases in Maharashtra rose to 74,860 with 2,560 new patients were recorded on Wednesday.

“Latest bulletin shows 122 new deaths were reported making the total number of deaths stand at 2,587. Mumbai registers the highest number of cases in the state with 43,492 infections and 1,417 deaths,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Local residents to monitor containment zones in Bengal

The West Bengal state government is likely to involve local residents in monitoring areas declared as containment zones, News18 reported. This comes as the cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the state.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Adityanath says COVID-19 testing capacity should be increased

Uttar Pradesh additional chief secretary (home) Awanish Awasthi said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had asked officials to increase the state’s coronavirus testing capacity to 15,000 daily and “efforts were being made to achieve the target,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

139 new COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir today

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that 139 more coronavirus cases were reported in union territory on Wednesday. Of these, 30 were reported from Jammu and 109 from Kashmir.

The total number of cases in the Union Territory (UT) is now at 2,857, including 1,816 active cases, 1,007 recovered and 34 deaths.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 40 lakh RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 conducted, says ICMR

“A total of 41,03,233 samples have been tested as of 9 AM on June 3, with 1,37,158 tests being conducted in the last 24 hours since 9 am on Tuesday, officials of the Indian Council of Medical Research said,” News18 reported.

Coronairus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Dharavi reports 19 new COVID-19 cases today

The BMC said that 19 new cases were reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi on Wednesday. The total number of cases in the densely-populated area is now 1,849, the toll stands at 71.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

No increase in school fees for 20-21, says Chandigarh admin

The Chandigarh administration on Wednesday said that there will be no increase in school fee for the year 2020-21 without approval from the administration.

There will be no increase in school fee for the year 2020-21 without approval from the administration: Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration pic.twitter.com/bJwILIdx9f

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

267 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka today

267 new positive cases reported in the state from 2 June, 5pm to 5pm today, taking the total number of cases to 4063: Karnataka Health Department

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

US to ship first tranche of donated ventilators to India next week

The US is likely to ship the first tranche of 100 donated ventilators to India next week, ANI reported.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu reports 1,286 new COVID-19 cases today

Around 1,286 coronavirus cases were reported in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, taking the state’s total number of cases beyond 25,000.

“The state recorded more than 1,000 virus cases for fourth consecutive day as the total number of cases reached 25,872. With 11 new deaths, the death count is now 208,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

Haryana govt issues SOPs over inter-state travel

The Haryana government on Wednesday issued SOPs regarding inter-state travel in buses of the Haryana Roadways.

Passengers must carry their identity proofs and tickets, in either electronic mode or physical form. The staff, as well as passengers, must have Aarogya Setu app downloaded, the statement said.

Coronavirus in Italy Latest Updates

Italy opens domestic, international borders, says report

News18 reported that Italy opened its domestic and international borders on Wednesday, and Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport also resumed operations.

The move came in the final phase of easing its long coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

82 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala today

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 82 people tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. Of the new cases, 53 arrived in the state from abroad and 19 from other states. Five health workers have tested positive and 24 patients recovered from the disease today.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Mamata Banerjee says 8.5 lakh migrant workers arrived in state so far

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that around 8.5 lakh migrant workers have entered the state so far, “by 10 June the figure will be 10.5 lakh.”

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

8 people test positive in three Himachal districts

Eight people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Hamirpur, Mandi and Kangra districts on Wednesday, taking total number of active cases to 204 in Himachal Pradesh out of which 5 people have died, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

Barber shops open in Chandigarh as part of fifth phase of lockdown

Barber shops & salons reopen in the Union Territory following permission from the administration. Pradeep, owner of a barber shop, says, “At our shop, the services can be availed after bookings only. Every instrument is sanitized after each haircut & shave”.

Operation of Shramik Trains in Delhi ends, says Railways

The operation of Shramik Trains in Delhi comes to an end as no new requests have been raised by the state and they will be run only of the state government requests for it , PTI  quoting officials as saying.  242 trains originated from railway stations in Delhi since 1 May ; 101 went to Uttar Pradesh, 111 trains terminated in Bihar, said officials.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Air India to operate 75 flights to USA, Canada

#flyAI: Under #MissionVandeBharat, AI will be operating 75 flights from India to select destinations in USA and Canada from 9th to 30th June 2020. Bookings on these flights, ex India only, will tentatively be open from 1700 Hrs on 5th June 2020 only through Air India website.

— Air India (@airindia) June 3, 2020

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Amendment to Essential Commodities Act will attract investment in agricultural sector, says govt

The amendment to the Essential Commodities Act will, according to the Government, remove fears of private investors of excessive regulatory interference, reports The Leaflet. “The freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute and supply will lead to harnessing of economies of scale and attract private sector/foreign direct investment into agriculture sector. It will help drive up investment in cold storages & modernization of food supply chain”, it quotes the government as saying..

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Centre approves Farming Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance

Union Cabinet has approved ‘The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020’. It will create an ecosystem where the farmers and traders will enjoy the freedom of choice of sale and purchase of agri-produce, ANI quotes the PMO as saying.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Centre approves amendment to Essential Commodities Act

Union Cabinet today approved amendment to the Essential Commodities Act. With the amendment to Essential Commodities Act, commodities like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes will be removed from the list of essential commodities, ANI quotes the Prime Minister’s Office as saying.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Update

One fresh COVID-19 case in Arunachal Pradesh, total rises to 29

Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday reported one more COVID-19 case after a person from Itanagar​ was found infected with the virus, a senior government official said.The number of novel coronavirus cases in the state has now risen to 29, including 28 active cases, the official said. The person, who is asymptomatic, is a returnee and was in an institutional quarantine centre.

PTI

  Coronavirus Outbreak in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Update

Seven cops in Srinagar placed under quarantine

Seven policemen placed under quarantine in Srinagar after a man who was arrested earlier this week on charges of domestic violence tested positive for COVID-19, reports PTI

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

MHA eases restrictions, allows certain categories of foreign travellers 

Government of India has considered the matter regarding relaxation of visa and travel restrictions for certain categories of foreign nationals who need to come to India. It has been decided to permit certain categories of foreign nationals to come to India ANI quotes a Ministry of Home Affairs order as saying.

Government of India has considered the matter regarding relaxation of visa & travel restrictions for certain categories of foreign nationals who need to come to India. It has been decided to permit certain categories of foreign nationals to come to India: Ministry of Home Affairs pic.twitter.com/F6O6dS4wRt

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Farmers allowed to sell produce outside APMC, no tax to be levied

Approves removal of restrictions on the sale of farm goods. Farmers will be free to sell produce outside APMC. Farmers will be able to sell goods on electronic platforms and no taxes will be levied on the sale of produce by farmers outside APMC markets,  MoneyControl quotes Tomar as saying/

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

 Govt focused on doubling farmers’ incomes by 2022: Narendra Singh Tomar

“Around 9.5 lakh farmers have benefitted from PM Modi’s scheme, which is historic. The government stands by its aim to double farmers’ income by 2022. India got independence in 1947 but farmers got it today”, MoneyControl quotes Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar as saying.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Cabinet approves PDCs for attracting investments, says Javadekar

The Cabinet also approved setting up of an Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) & Project Development Cells (PDCs) in Ministries/Departments for attracting investments in India, said Prakash Javadekar.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Farmers can sell produce anywhere, freed from APMC restrictions, says Prakash Javadekar

Farmers freed from APMC, farmers can sell produce any where and this is a move towards one nation one market, said Prakash Javadekar in the second Cabinet briefing this week. We have  also made farmer friendly amendments to the Essential Commodities Act, ANI quotes him as saying.

  Coronavirus Outbreak in Chandigarh Latest Update

Flight with 153 Indians from Dubai lands at Chandigarh airport

A special Air India flight has brought back 153 stranded Indians from Dubai under the Centre’s Vande Bharat Mission, Chandigarh international airport officials said on Wednesday. The AI 1916 flight landed at the international airport on Tuesday night.  This was the third flight under the mission to land here. Earlier, 244 Indians were brought back through special flights from New York and Ukraine’s capital Kiev.

PTI

  Coronavirus Outbreak in Chhattisgarh Latest Update

55-year-old woman becomes dies of COVID 19, second casualty in Chhattisgarh

A 55-year-old woman from Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, tested positive for COVID-19 post her death at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Raipur), a health official said on Wednesday. This is the second COVID-19 death in the state, which has recorded 572 cases so far.

PTI

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tripura​ Latest Update

49 new COVID-19 cases reported from Tripura today

Out of 821 samples tested today, 4️⃣9️⃣ people found COVID-19 #POSITIVE. Most of them have travel history and contact's.#TripuraCOVID19Count

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana​ Latest Update

4 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad 

Four doctors at a government hospital in Hyderabad tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday, an official said.

The hospital is taking precautionary measures to control the spread of the virus and has also informed health department officials about the doctors testing positive, he said. On 2 June, 12 post-graduate students of a state-run medical college tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi​ Latest Update

Lockdown helped Delhi govt strengthen health infrastructure, says Manish Sisodia

The complete lockdown has helped the Delhi government in strengthening the city’s health infrastructure to effectively battle COVID-19, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Addressing the “Cities Against COVID19 – Global Summit 2020” via video conference on Tuesday, he mentioned key measures adopted by the Delhi government to contain the spread of the dreaded virus.

“As Delhi got its first COVID 19 positive case on March 2, it was very important to curb the spread of the disease. The total lockdown enabled us to spread awareness about the virus among the citizens and strengthen our health infrastructure to effectively battle the disease,” he said.

The deputy chief minister said the government has adequate medical facilities to deal with coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India​ Latest Update

Some employees have tested positive for COVID-19, says SAIL statement

Steel major SAIL on Wednesday said a few of its employees working at the company’s corporate office in the national capital have tested positive for COVID-19. There are five employees whose coronavirus test results have come positive, a source told PTI.

“In the wake of rising COVID-19 infections in the country, a few employees at Corporate Office at Lodi Road, New Delhi have been tested Corona positive. This is the first case of confirmation at the company HQ since the outbreak of the pandemic,” Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) said in a statement.

Coronavirus Outbreak in China​ Latest Update

China rejects report that it delayed COVID-19 information sharing with WHO

China said on Wednesday a news report that said it delayed sharing COVID-19 information with the World Health Organization (WHO) is totally untrue, reports Reuters.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the remarks during a daily briefing in response to a question about the report by the Associated Press, which said the WHO was frustrated by significant delays in information sharing by Beijing as the coronavirus outbreak took hold in China in January.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttarakhand​ Latest Update

Uttarakhand registers 1,066 cases, 8 deaths

The total number of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand increases to 1,066, with 23 new cases on Wednesday. The state’s toll rises to eight.

#CoronaUpdate

03.06.2020 को दोपहर 2 बजे तक राज्य में कोरोना वायरस के 23 नए मामले सामने आए हैं| राज्य में अब कोरोना वायरस पॉजिटिव मामलों की कुल संख्या बढ़कर 1066 हो गई है|@tsrawatbjp @PIBHindi @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan pic.twitter.com/2ZyrAWfWlB

— PIB in Uttarakhand (@PIBDehradun) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

143 new cases reported from Odisha, state total now at 2,388

Odisha reported 143 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the total number of people infected in the state to 2,388, a health department official said.

Of the fresh cases, 132 were detected among those lodged at quarantine centres, while the other 11 were found during contact tracing, he said. There are 1,054 active cases in the state at present and 1,325 patients have so far recovered from the disease.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Goa Latest Update

Goa govt defers reopening of schools after MHA’s new orders

The Goa government on Wednesday deferred its scheduled reopening of schools in the first week of June in keeping with the fresh guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, an official said.

In a circular issued on Wednesday, director of education Vandana Rao said the department had earlier informed schools about reopening for the academic year. As per the state government’s previous circular on the matter, schools were supposed to reopen in the first week of June.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

Assam reports 111 new cases today; state total at 1,672

Assam records 51 more coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking Wednesday’s total to 111. The state now has a total of 1,672 Covid-19 cases. Four people have died, according to state health minister Himanta Sarma Biswa

📌Alert ~ 51 new cases of #COVID19+

28 Dhubri, 13 Darrang, 5 Karimganj, 3 Sonitpur, 2 Lakhimpur

↗️Total cases 1672
↗️Recovered 337
↗️Active cases 1328
↗️Deaths 04

Update 1:55 PM/June 3/Day's total as of now 111#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/6S6bTMkCFO

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Two policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Bahraich

Two more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of police personnel infected with the novel coronavirus at the Fakharpur police station here to five, officials said. The police station is being sanitised.

“The five infected include 2 sub-inspectors and three constables,” a police official said.

A total of 77 personnel were tested for COVID-19. Of them, 5 were found positive. The 72, who were found negative, will be tested again, the official said. The five policemen had come in contact with migrant labourers when a bus carrying them met an accident.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

AIIMS doctor who criticised substandard PPE quality gets show-cause notice

The administration at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences has issued a show-cause notice to a senior resident doctor who had flagged safety concerns about the protective gears given to healthcare workers at the hospital, PTI reported on Wednesday.

Dr Srinivas Rajkumar T had tweeted on 25 May that the statistics provided by the health ministry and the Indian Council of Medical Research about N95 masks were a lie.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Meghalaya Latest Update

COVID-19 patient recovers in Meghalaya, active cases now at 16

A person recovered from COVID-19 in Meghalaya on Wednesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said. With this, the number of patients who have recovered from the disease increased to 13, he said.

The person tested positive for COVID-19 in West Garo Hills district on 19 May after returning from Tamil Nadu, the chief minister tweeted. There are 16 active cases in the state at present, while a person has died due to the infection.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

Assam’s COVID-19 count crosses 1,600-mark

Assam’s COVID-19 count crossed the 1600-mark, with 60 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

With the fresh cases, the state’s tally increased to 1,621, he said. Of the 60 new patients, 38 are from Dhubri, 18 from Golaghat and four from Nagaon district, the minister said. Of the 1,621 total cases, 1,277 are active, while 337 people have recovered, four died and three migrated, he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Sikkim Latest Update

Sikkim reports 2 COVID-19 cases

Director-General and Health Secretary of Sikkim Pempa T Bhutia says that one more person who returned from Delhi on 25 May tested positive, ANI reports. He says that the state now has two positive COVID-19 cases, both of which are asymptomatic.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Indore detects 27 new COVID-19 cases; state total rises to 3,597

With 27 persons testing positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the case count in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district rose to 3,597 on Wednesday, a health official said. Indore is one of the worst-affected districts in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

At least 27 persons from the district had tested positive for the deadly infection in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 3,597 in the region, the official said. A total of 2,132 patients have recovered from COVID-19 in the district so far, he added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India’s recovery rate now at 48.31%

With over 1 lakh COVID-19 patients having recovered so far, India’s recovery rate has risen to around 48.31 percent, as per data from the Union Health Ministry.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Update

Gujarat govt forms panel of doctors to revamp health care system

The Gujarat government has formed an expert committee of doctors to help it in formulating strategies to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and revamp the state’s health care system, an official said on Wednesday. The step comes at a time when the COVID-19 death rate in Gujarat is double than the national average.

The state is at the fourth position in the country in number of COVID-19 cases, and the Gujarat High Court recently expressed concern over the health care conditions at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi govt forms committee to report on availability of hospital beds

The Delhi government forms a five-member committee of doctors to prepare a report on the situation of hospitals in the national Capital, availability of medical facilities and providing medical aid to patients from outside Delhi, reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Update

Jharkhand reports 51 new cases, takes total to 726

51 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases rises to 726. To date, 320 patients have recovered/discharged, while the number of active cases now at 401. The toll is at 5 according to the latest bulletin by the state health department.

51 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand today; the total number of cases rises to 726. Till date, 320 patients have recovered/discharged. Number of active cases is 401. Death toll is at 5: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/qHxo0dxGiY

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan hikes liquor prices to boost revenue

Liquor has become costlier in Rajasthan, with the state government imposing a surcharge of up to Rs 30 to mop up revenue amid the COVID-19 crisis. The state finance department said the decision has been taken to mitigate natural or man-made calamities like floods, epidemic etc.

The surcharge on Indian-made Foreign Liquor will be Rs 5 for 180 ml and 375 ml bottles, breezers, miniature and other packaging, while it will be Rs 10 on 750 ml bottles. For beer, Rs 20 will be charged for 650 ml and 500 ml bottles besides Rs 30 on BIO (bottled in origin)

A surcharge of Rs. 1.5 has been imposed per bottle of country liquor and Rajasthan Made Liquor (RML).

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

US to ship first batch of 100 ventilators donated to India next week: White House

The US will ship next week the first batch of 100 ventilators it has donated to India to treat the coronavirus patients, President Donald Trump has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a conference call, the White House said.

Trump spoke with Modi on Tuesday and “the two leaders discussed the G-7 (summit), the COVID-19 response, and regional security issues”, it said.

“The president was happy to announce that the United States would be ready to ship the first tranche of 100 donated ventilators to India next week, the White House said in a readout of the call.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Samsung further extends warranty on its products till 15 June

Samsung has extended the standard warranty on its consumer electronics and mobiles till 15 June in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended period is valid for those products whose warranty expired between 20 March and 31 May.

“At Samsung, the well-being of our customers is our priority. We are committed to take every step to keep you safe,” said the company.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

4 die of COVID-19 in Andhra; 180 new cases reported, takes total to 3,971

In a single largest spike, 180 new COVID-19 cases were added in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, taking the aggregate to 3,971. The toll too increased by four to 68 in the last 24 hours, the latest bulletin said.

Of the fresh cases, 79 were state residents, seven foreign returnees and 94 from other states, it said. In Chittoor, two fresh coronavirus deaths were reported while Krishna and Kurnool registered one each. The total number of active cases now stood at 1,447, the bulletin added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi registers 158 containment zones

The total number of containment zones in Delhi is now 158, reports ANI, while a total of 58 zones have been de-contained to date, according to the Delhi government.

With 22,132 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Delhi remains the third most-affected region in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the national capital has reported 556 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 9,243 patients have recovered.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Toddler tests positive, shifts to COVID-19 hospital along with mother

A woman was shifted to a COVID hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district after her one-year-old daughter tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Wednesday, reports PTI.

Six migrant workers and the girl who came from Tamil Nadu tested positive for COVID-19, following which they were shifted to the Muzaffarnagar Medical College on Tuesday. The girl’s mother was also shifted to the hospital despite not testing positive, the official said.

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AAP’s Sanjay Singh to send 33 migrants home with flight tickets from MP quota

AAP leader Sanjay Singh has decided to use the 34 air tickets he is entitled to as an MP to help stranded migrant workers reach Patna from Delhi by flight, party sources said.

He will accompany 33 migrant workers on a flight to Patna on Thursday evening, they said. An MP is entitled to 34 business class tickets in domestic flights annually. The decision was praised by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who said it would be an inspiration for everyone.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Transfer Rs 10,000 one-time aid to migrants of unorganised sector: Mamata 

“People are facing economic hardship of unimaginable proportions because of the pandemic. I appeal to Centre to transfer Rs 10,000 each as one-time aid to migrant labourers including people in the unorganised sector. A portion of PM-CARES could be used for this,” said Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal on Wednesday. 

People have been facing economic hardship of unimaginable proportions bcz of the ongoing pandemic. I appeal to Central Govt to transfer ₹10,000 each as one-time assistance to migrant labourers including people in unorganized sector. A portion of PM-CARES could be used for this.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Centre to reconsider re-opening of cinema halls after assessing COVID-19 situation in June 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the Centre will consider allowing cinema halls to reopen after assessing the status of the coronavirus crisis in June, PTI reports. The minister has conveyed this to the Association of Film Producers, Cinema Exhibitioners and Film Industry representatives during a video conference.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

‘Criminal’ to not give cash support to MSMEs, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that it is “criminal” on the part of the government not to give immediate cash support to the micro, small and medium enterprises. “11 crore Indians are employed by MSMEs. 1/3rd of them are closing down permanently,” he tweets. “It’s criminal for GOI not to give them cash support immediately.”

11 crore Indian’s are employed by MSMEs. 1/3 of them are closing down permanently.

It’s criminal for GOI not to give them cash support immediately.https://t.co/hKO9A9nioh

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

47 cops test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra in past 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, 47 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19, reports ANI. The total number of infected Police personnel has reached to 2,556, said Maharashtra Police.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Migrant worker tests COVID-19 positive in Shamli, active cases now at 10

A migrant worker who recently returned from Noida tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Shamli, taking the number of cases in the Uttar Pradesh district to 39 on Wednesday, an official said.

The active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 10 after the driver, who was quarantined at Sakoti village, tested positive for the infection, District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur said. The patient has been shifted to a COVID hospital in Jhinjhana town. Twenty-nine out of the 39 patients have recovered, Kaur added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

PSBs disburse Rs 3,893-cr loans to MSMEs under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said that public sector banks (PSBs) have disbursed Rs 3,892.78 crore in the first two days of the month under the Rs 3-lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for the MSME sector hit hard by the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Meanwhile, PSBs have sanctioned loans worth Rs 10,361.75 crore under the 100 per cent ECLGS starting 1 June.

The scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-lakh crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last month.

Around 42 cr poor people received financial assistance of Rs 53248 cr under the #PradhanMantriGaribKalyanPackage (as on 02.06.2020). #IndiaFightsCorona

Read more➡️https://t.co/Gp9Bu7TEXT pic.twitter.com/aYPYPvFkAG

— Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

150 COVID-19 patients shifted from Mumbai hospital in view of Cyclone Nisarga

Cyclone Nisarga, which is expected to hit the coast near Alibag in Maharashtra this afternoon, has forced authorities in Mumbai to shift about 150 patients from the makeshift Covid-19 hospital in Bandra Kurla Complex to the NSCI Exhibition Centre in Worli and Sion Hospital, reports Hindustan Times .

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Migrant workers in Punjab demand train to return native states

Migrant workers from Chhattisgarh in Amritsar, Punjab on Wednesday staged a protest outside the district collector’s office. Shivdarshan Singh, Station House Officer, Civil Line Police Station told ANI, “Their demand is that the administration here should arrange a train to Chhattisgarh.”

Punjab: Migrant workers from Chhattisgarh in Amritsar today staged a protest outside the District Collector's office. Shivdarshan Singh, Station House Officer, Civil Line Police Station says, "Their demand is that the administration here should arrange a train to Chhattisgarh". pic.twitter.com/gjOHJL3EUt

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Update

China reports five new coronavirus cases

China has reported five new coronavirus cases, including four asymptomatic ones while Wuhan, the epicentre of the COVID-19, has not registered any infection, health officials said on Wednesday.

According to the China’s National Health Commission (NHC), one imported coronavirus case and four asymptomatic cases were reported on Tuesday. It did not specify where the asymptomatic cases were registered. The NHC on Wednesday said 357 asymptomatic cases, including 276 from Wuhan are still under medical observation.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan reports 102 new cases, takes total to 9,475

Rajasthan reports 102 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 9,475. The number of active cases in the state now stand at 2766 with 203 deaths, according to the state health department’s latest update.

Rajasthan reports 102 new #COVID19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 9475. Number of active cases stand at 2766 and death toll is at 203: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Lu1s1Dz6DF

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

48 fresh COVID-19 cases in Assam; state total now at 1,561

As many as 48 fresh COVID-19 cases have been reported in Assam, taking the state’s tally to 1,561 on Wednesday, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Of the 48 new patients, 13 are from Biswanath district, nine from West Karbi Anglong, seven from Karimganj, five from Sivasagar, four from Hojai, one from Cachar while the addresses of nine persons are yet to be ascertained, he said. The 48 fresh cases were detected late on Tuesday night.

📌Alert ~ 48 new cases of #COVID19+

13 Biswanath, 9 West KA, 7 Karimganj, 5 Sivasagar, 4 Hojai, 1 Cachar

9 to ascertain

↗️Total cases 1561
↗️Recovered 337
↗️Active cases 1217
↗️Deaths 04

Update 11:55 PM/June 2/Day's total 76#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/DUzyWUwHYQ

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Rupee jumps 32 paise to 75.04 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 32 paise to 75.04 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday tracking positive domestic equities and gains in Asian currencies amid weakness in the greenback.

Forex traders said heavy buying in domestic equity market, sustained foreign fund inflows and upbeat risk appetite supported the rupee.

The rupee opened on a strong note at 75.04 at the interbank forex market, up 32 paise over its last close. It had settled at 75.36 against the US dollar on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Second COVID-19 case detected in Sikkim

A man who returned from Delhi recently tested positive for COVID-19 in Sikkim, taking the number of cases in the state to two, a senior health official said on Wednesday.

The 56-year-old man, who returned from the national capital on May 25, was found to be COVID-19 positive on Tuesday night, Health Secretary Pempa Tshering Bhutia told PTI. He was lodged at a quarantine facility in the Mining area of East Sikkim on arrival from Delhi, he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Revised COVID-19 testing strategy issued for Delhi

Director-General of Health Services has released a revised strategy to be followed for coronavirus testing in Delhi, reports ANI.

Delhi: Director-General of Health Services has released a revised strategy to be followed for #COVID19 testing in the national capital. pic.twitter.com/GkWZ3cO5eO

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-hit

With 72,300 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 2,465 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 31,333 patients have recovered.

Meanwhile, with 24,586 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Tamil Nadu remains the second most-affected state in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 197 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 13,706 patients have recovered.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

4,155 Shramik special trains operated since 1 May

Shramik special trains that began operating from 1 May for transportation of stranded migrant labourers may be on their final leg of operation with demand for them reducing from the states, reports The Hindustan Times . Thus far, 5.7 million stranded migrants have been ferried back home in 4,155 trains, according to PTI

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

ICMR says over 41 lakh samples tested till now

A total of 41,03,233 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,37,158 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours, says ICMR according to ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India reports 8,909 new cases, 217 deaths in past 24 hrs

India reports 8,909 new COVID-19 cases and 217 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country now at 207,615 including 101,497 active cases, 100,303 cured/discharged/migrated and 5,815 deaths, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

COVID-19 cases cross 2 lakh-mark; death at 5,815

India’s total number of infections rises to 207,615, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The toll has risen to 5,815. As many as 1,00,303 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far, with  1,01,497 active cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Update

Over 1,700 stranded Mizos yet to return home: Official

More than 1,700 Mizos stranded in other parts of the country due to the lockdown are yet to return to their home state, Chief Secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo told reporters on Tuesday. Most of them are stranded in Delhi and its adjoining areas, he said.

The number, however, may increase as many people could not return in the previous schedule

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

More than one lakh samples tested every day, says ICMR

More than one lakh samples are being tested every day, the Indian Council of Medical Research said on Tuesday, ANI reports.

“ICMR is focusing on to increase Covid-19 testing capacity,” ICMR scientist Nivedita Gupta said. “As of June 1, we have 681 laboratories that are approved for conducting Covid-19 tests – 476 government and 205 private labs. Today, we are conducting 1.20 lakh tests every day.”

She also said “Instead of the use of “community transmission”, we need to understand the extent of the spread of the disease. We are far from the peak. Our measures to curtail the disease are effective. India has been very good in the reduction in mortality.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Notices issued to four private hospitals in Mumbai over COVID-19 treatment

Maharashtra’s Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope on 2 June said show-cause notices had been served to four prominent private city hospitals for not following rules with regard to COVID-19 treatment and warned of strict action against hospitals violating norms, reports moneycontrol.

Tope said the notices had been served to Bombay, Jaslok, Hinduja and Lilavati Hospitals for not adhering to rules related to treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

UN body calls for action on debt amid pandemic

The president of the UN Economic and Social Council is calling for urgent action to help the growing number of countries already facing or at risk of debt distress because of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports PTI.

Norway’s UN Ambassador Mona Juul, head of the 54-nation UN body, told a meeting Tuesday on financing for the coronavirus crisis and recovery that the decision by the world’s 20 major economic powers to freeze debt service payments for the world’s poorest countries through the end of the year isn’t enough.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Modi to chair union cabinet meeting today

A Union Cabinet meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi this morning, reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Himachal Pradesh Latest Update

2 test positive in Kinnaur district, cases in Himachal rise to 247

Two persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease in Kinnaur district, says Sonam Negi, Chief Medical Officer, Kinnaur, ANI reports. The total number of cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 247, of which 202 are active cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Nagaland Latest Update

9 returnees from Chennai test positive for COVID-19

“Out of 115 samples tested, 9 more returnees from Chennai tested COVID-19 positive. Total number of positive cases stands at 58,” said S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Health Minister on Wednesday.

Update!

Out of 115 samples tested, 9 more returnees from Chennai tested Covid-19 positive.

Positive : 58
Active : 58
Recovered : 00
Death : 00

Update at 08:15 am, 3rd June 2020.

— S Pangnyu Phom (@pangnyu) June 3, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in South Korea Latest Update

South Korea reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

South Korea has reported 49 new cases of COVID-19, continuing a weekslong resurgence that has alarmed a nation where millions of children have begun returning to school. The figures announced by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday brought national totals to 11,590 cases and 273 deaths.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Global COVID-19 cases have crossed 3.6 million; toll at 3,80,180

The number of people infected by the novel coronavirus disease has crossed 3.6 million at 6,376,822. A total of 3,80,180 people have died due to the disease worldwide, according to the John Hopkins University.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

10% of India’s population above 60 years account for 50% of COVID-19 deaths

The elderly, who constitute 10% of India’s population, accounted for over 50% of the country’s Covid-19 deaths, the government said on Tuesday. Besides, 73% of COVID-19 deaths were among those with co-morbidities, the health ministry said, arguing that India was able to manage COVID-19 treatment and reduce deaths better than many other countries.

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Update

Bengal reports 392 new cases, state total at 5,772

West Bengal registered the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with 396 people testing positive for the disease in the last 24 hours, the state health department said.

Ten persons died due to the disease since Monday evening, raising the death toll in the state to 263, it said. Eight deaths were reported from Kolkata and one each from Birbhum and North 24 Parganas districts.

The tally of coronavirus cases rose to 5,772 in the state, while the number of active cases stood at 3,423, the department said in its daily bulletin.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Udhhav Thackeray defers reopening state from 3 to 5 June

The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended till 30 June the lockdown in the entire state, and announced the easing of restrictions and phase-wise resumption of activities under the “Mission Begin Again”.

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a video address on Tuesday had told that he would be deferring the ‘Unlock 1’ reopening of the state from 3 June to 5 June in view of the Cylone Nisarga, which is expected to make landfall in the city on Wednesday afternoon. 

Initially under ‘‘Mission Begin Again’’, outdoor physical activities like morning walks, cycling would be allowed from 3 June. But now, all such activities like self employed persons like plumbers, electricians, pest control staff and technicians being allowed to work, garages to reopen from 5 June.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Delhi registers highest single-day spike in cases with over 22,000 cases 

A record single-day spike of 1,298 fresh cases took the COVID-19 tally in Delhi to over 22,000 on Tuesday and the death toll due to the disease mounted to 556, authorities said. The previous highest spike in fresh — 1,295 — was recorded on 31 May .

In a bulletin issued on Tuesday, the Delhi health department said the death toll due to coronavirus has risen to 556 in the national capital and the total number of cases has mounted to 22,132. Eleven deaths were reported on May 31, the bulletin said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update

US records 15,846 more COVID-19 cases amid rising protests

There are at least 1,827,206 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 106,028 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University data. A total of 15,846 new COVID-19 cases and 863 more deaths were reported on Tuesday amid rising protests over George Floyd’s death, CNN reported.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

District judge of Rohini court tests positive for COVID-19

The district judge of the Rohini District Courts complex here tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the president of the bar association said. District Judge RP Pandey’s wife was found to be COVID-19 positive on Sunday, advocate Mahavir Sharma, the president of the Rohini District Court Bar Association, said.

Both are in quarantine and undergoing treatment at home, he added. The judge had last visited the courts complex on Saturday, Sharma said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

Railways announces 5 intra-state special trains in Odisha

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Tuesday announced five intra-state special trains in Odisha from 8 June. The trains will run five days a week barring on weekends till June 30, an official of ECoR said, adding, they will travel to Sambalpur, Balangir, Bhadrak, Brahmapur and Koraput districts.

Only confirmed ticket holders will be allowed to board the trains, the official said. Other special trains between Bhubaneswar and New Delhi, Mumbai and Howrah will continue to run as notified earlier, he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India very far from peak, says ICMR

Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country climbed to 1,98,706  and the death count rose to 5,598, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the country was “very far away” from the peak of the infection and was better positioned than most other countries.

However, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal, during a briefing on the COVID-19 situation in the country, said it is wrong to just look at the total number of cases and state that India has the seventh-highest number of cases as the population of countries also should be taken into account.

About 14 most affected countries with a cumulative population almost equal to that of India have reported 55.2 times more COVID-19 deaths and 22.5 times more cases, he said.