Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights: COVID-19 toll reaches 1,092 in Gujarat; state sees 29 deaths, 415 new cases in 24 hours

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP reports 369 new COVID-19 cases

Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported 369 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of cases to 8,729. So far, 229 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in the state. .

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

Cafes open in Paris, Japan sees rise in cases

Countries around the world continue easing lockdown restrictions and regaining a bit of what life was like before the coronavirus pandemic.

In Paris, sidewalk cafes are open for outdoor business — albeit with social distancing guidelines. Members of Britain’s Parliament have been called back to the office, though a few have reservations about the return. And in Portugal, there’s hope the country’s vital tourism sector can rebound with some flights resuming to its popular Algarve region.

In Japan, however, the Tokyo governor issued an alert as new cases rose again.

(AP)

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tripura today

Alert ~

More 2️⃣5️⃣ people found #COVID19 POSITIVE in Tripura today out of 581 samples tested.

Among them, 23 people have travel history & 2 people are contacts of COVID19 patients.

Requesting everyone to be cautious.#TripuraCOVID19Count

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan govt says pending exams of colleges, universities to be held in July

The Rajasthan government said that the examinations of various universities and colleges in the state that were deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to be held in second week of July.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 cases today

Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,891. The toll is at 92, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Pune Latest Updates

308 new COVID-19 cases reported in Pune today

The Pune health department said that 22 deaths and 308 COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours in the district. Toll rose to 367 and total cases are now 8134.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi LG appoints two nodal officers for COVID-19 response

Delhi LG Anil Baijal on Tuesday appointed two IAS officials Udit Prakash Rai and Ravi Dhawan as Nodal Officers for “proper communication of data” related to COVID-19 from private and central government hospitals in Delhi.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

BIAL survey says 90% passengers finding air travel safer than means of travek

A survey by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said that a majority of people felt that air travel was safer than other modes of transport, after domestic air operations resumed on 25 May, The Indian Express reported.

“‘Voice of Pax’, a survey conducted by BIAL to understand passenger perception and expectation towards air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, revealed that 90 per cent of passengers considered air travel much safer compared to the other modes. According to the survey, 87 per cent participants also felt airports are safer compared to train and bus stations,” the report said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

1,298 new COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi

Delhi’s Covid-19 case count rises to 22,132, with 1,298 new cases in the last 24 hrs; total death toll is 556: Delhi Health Department.

Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Updates

Infant born to couple in quarantine named ‘Quarantino’

An infant born to a couple in quarantine in Manipur’s Kangpoki was named ‘Emmanuel Quarantino’, India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Uttarakhand reports 85 new COVID-19 cases

The Uttarakhand’s coronavirus tally crossed the 1000-mark on Tuesday with 85 more people testing positive for the infection.

According to a health bulletin, the fresh cases have pushed the state’s infection count to 1,043.

So far, seven patients have died in the state. The authorities claim that they died of other ailments and not due to the virus.

On Tuesday, the maximum 37 cases were reported from Dehradun, followed by 22 in Nainital; 14 in Tehri; six in Chamoli; three in Pauri; two in Rudraprayag; and one in Haridwar.

A majority of people detected with the infection has a travel history to Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, the bulletin said.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,109 new COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths reported in Mumbai

The MCGM said that 49 deaths and 1,109 new coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai on Tuesday, the total number of cases in the city is now 41,986, toll stands at 1368.

Coronavirus in West Bengala Latest Updates

Bengal reports 396 new COVID-19 cases today

396 new coronavirus cases were reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours, the state health department said on Tuesday. Total positive cases in the state stand at 6,168 and toll is at 263.

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

37 new COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand today

The Jharkhand health department said that 37 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 712. Till date, 320 patients have recovered/discharged. Number of active cases is 387.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

COVID-19 toll in Gujarat crosses 1,000

The Gujarat health department said that in last 24 hours, 29 deaths and 415 new positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state; the total number of cases rises to 17,632 including 11,894 cured/discharged and 1,092 deaths.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

273 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan 

The Rajasthan health department said that 273 new COVID-19 cases have been reported till 8.30 pm on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 9373.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra reports 2,287 new COVID-19 cases today

The Maharashtra health department said that 2,287 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 72,300.

103 deaths were also reported on Tuesday. 1225 patients were also discharged, taking total recoveries to 31,333.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

117 new COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that 117 more coronavirus cases have been reported in UT on Tuesday, of which 77 are from Kashmir division and 40 from Jammu division.

Total cases in the Union Territory stand at 2,718, including 1732 active cases.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt may reopen schools on 1 July

“The Karnataka government issues a circular hoping to resume regular schedules in schools from July 1. It released an academic calendar where it says that admission that were stalled because schools shut down in March should be resumed from June 8 onwards. Besides, between June 10 and 15, private and govt schools must hold meetings of parents and school management committee on what kind of preparations must be made before the academic year starts. Tentatively, the department of education plans to start regular classes for students of Class 4 to 7 from July 1; and for class 1 to 3 and classes 8 to 10 from July 15,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Goa reports 6 new COVID-19 cases

The Goa health department said that six new cases were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 79, including 22 active cases and 57 recovered.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says 45,762 passengers flew on domestic flights today

On 2 June 2020, the 9th day of commencement of domestic operations this is how the numbers look till 1700 hrs.

Departures 493
45,762 passengers handled.
Arrivals 431 
39,665 passengers handled.

Total movements 924 with 85,427 footfalls at airports.
Total number of flyers 45,762 pic.twitter.com/j3VWRtKAv6

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Case registered against 17 SRPF personnel in Mumbai

A case has been registered against 17 SRPF (state reserve police force) personnel at Mumbai’s Vanrai Police Station for non-compliance with the order to join their duties amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

41 new COVID-19 cases reported in Punjab today

Reports said that 41 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Punjab, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2,342: State Health Department.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Institutional quarantine period doubled in Odisha district

The Kendrapara district administration increases the period of mandatory institutional quarantine to 14 days from one week amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Migrant returnees in rural areas of the state are placed under seven-day institutional quarantine and another week of home isolation, while in urban areas, a 14-day home quarantine is mandatory.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

COVID-19 patient commits suicide in Agartala hospital, says report

The Indian Express reported that a coronavirus patient allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday in a public hospital in Agartala.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says 64,651 passengers ferried on domestic flights on 1 June

Domestic air travel in the country is picking up the pace as 692 flights carrying 64,651 passengers operated on June 1 against 501 flights with 44,593 flyers the day before, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

Domestic services in India were suspended in March due to the coronavirus lockdown and resumed on May 25.

“Jump in the number of flyers from 44,593 on 31 May to 64,651 on 1st June is a welcome sign that our domestic operations are picking pace. Departures 692,” Puri said on Twitter.

Indian carriers operated a total of 4,062 flights till June 1 — 428 on May 25, 445 on May 26, 460 on May 27, 494 on May 28, 513 on May 29, 529 on May 30, 501 on May 31 and 692 on 1 June.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Gym owners demand reopening facilities in Uttarakhand

A group of gym owners & fitness trainers in Dehradun staged a protest today demanding reopening of gyms amid COVID-19 lockdown. According to MHA guidelines, the opening of gymnasiums will be decided based on the assessment of the situation in Phase 3 of fifth phase of the lockdown.

Uttarakhand: A group of gym owners & fitness trainers in Dehradun staged a protest today demanding reopening of gyms amid #COVID19 lockdown.

According to MHA guidelines, the opening of gymnasiums will be decided based on the assessment of the situation in Phase 3 of #Unlock1. pic.twitter.com/pTUBDroZHH

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt appoints nodal officer for COVID-19 during RS polls

“Ramesh KN has been appointed as nodal officer by the Karnataka Government for conduct of Rajya Sabha election scheduled on June 19 while ensuring compliance to national directives for Covid-19 management and other measures set out in guidelines issued by the state government,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

86 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala today

Kerala on Tuesday reported 86 new cases of coronavirus, The Indian Express reported. The number of active cases in the state rose to 774. The report also said that the toll rose with the death of a 77-year-old in Trivandrum due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra Pradesh govt to hold exams for Class 10 students from 10 July

Andhra Pradesh education minister Audimulapu Suresh was quoted by India Today as saying that “annual public examinations” for Class 10 students in the state will be held from 10 July “with all precautions for prevention of coronavirus spread”.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt issues notices to hospitals flouting guidelines

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said that the government had issued show cause notices to hospitals that weren’t following the guidelines regarding coronavirus properly.

“Yesterday I visited a few hospitals to see if govt rules are being implemented properly or not. I found that the implementation was not up to the mark at some places and show cause notices have been issued,” he said.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

1,091 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu on Tuesday reported 1,091 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number to 24,586.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu CM says COVID-19 situation ‘under control’

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that the coronavirus situation is under control in many districts of the state, The Indian Express reported.

He was quoted as saying, “Except, in areas like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet, the situation is under control in the state. In today’s meeting with higher authorities, we discussed the various measures to control the spread in Chennai. The spread of the disease is higher in slums in Chennai because of the cramped houses. More tests are done, close to 13,000 are done on a daily across the state and 4,000 in corporations. People even with slightest symptoms are tested and their contracts are traced in quick time."

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu govt asks salons to take details of customers

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday asked salons and beauty parlours to collect details of customers including name, address, Aadhar card number as part of preventive measures against the coronavirus pandemic, PTI reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Four AAI employees test positive for COVID-19, says report

Four employees of the Airports Authority of India in the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan office and New Office Complex tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, India Today reported. The premises have been shut for two days., the report said.

The report added that four people also tested positive in the Finance Ministry on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt allows microbreweries to open

The Karnataka government on Tuesday granted permission to microbreweries for fresh brewing/production and sale of beer as take-away in glass, ceramic or stainless steel container (up to 2 litres) till 30 June. Microbreweries allowed to be open from 9 am to 9 pm.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

ICMR says 681 labs conducting tests currently

Nivedita Gupta, an Indian Council of Medical Research scientist, said that 681 laboratories have been approved for conducting COVID-19 tests. Of these, 476 are in the government sector and 205 in private sector, as of 1 June 2020.

“Today, we are conducting 1 lakh 20 thousand tests every day,” she added.

Coronavirus in Nepal Latest Updates

288 new COVID-19 cases reported in Nepal

288 new positive cases of COVID19 confirmed in the last 24 hours. COVID19 case tally stands at 2099 with cases recorded in 61 out of 77 districts: Nepal Health Ministry

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Understand extent of disease instead of saying ‘community transmission’, says ICMR

The ICMR said, “Instead of the use of the word ‘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 in Assam Latest Updates

1,513 COVID-19 cases in Assam so far

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is 1,513, including 1,182 active cases, 324 discharged and four deaths.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

COVID-19 testing available in primary health centres, says ICMR

The ICMR on Tuesday said that “indigenous platforms” are being used too for “ramping up COVID-19 testing capacity”.

“Truenat screening and confirmatory tests have now been validated. Outreach of testing has hence been increased since this is available in primary health centres and districts,” said Nivedita Gupta of the ICMR.

She added, “Indian RNA extraction kits are now available in good number, RT-PCR kits by 11-12 indigenous vendors are now being used, we are now in a comfortable position with respect to ttesting, due to identification and hand-holding of domestic players.”

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Labourer who returned from Ahmedabad hangs himself in UP

A labourer, who had returned from Ahmedabad recently, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree at a village in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Tuesday.

The body of Ram Bahadur, 42, was found hanging from the tree in Budvan village, Station House Officer, Khaga, Satyendra Singh said. He said the migrant labourer had returned from Ahmedbad on 14 May and was quarantined at a tubewell shed near forest area.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 95,000 recoveries recorded so far, says Centre

The Union health ministry said that so far, 95,527 COVID-19 patients have recovered in the country. The recovery rate is now 48.07 percent, Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry claimed.

“We have asked all states to analyse the trajectory of the cases in their respective states. If a state thinks that it needs to set up temporary COVID-19 care centres then it must do so,” he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

India’s fatality rate is ‘one of lowest in the world’ says Centre

Union health ministry joint secretary Lav Agrawal on Tuesday said that the fatality rate in India is 2.82 percent, “one of the lowest in the world”.

“10 percent of India’s population accounts for 50 percent of India’s COVID-19 linked deaths. 73 percent of COVID-19 deaths in India are people with co-morbidities,” he added.

73% of #COVID19 deaths in India are people with co-morbidities: Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/BKtzfRas9N

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP govt says 119 migrant workers tested positive for COVID-19

Uttar Pradesh principal secretary (health), Amit Mohan Prasad on Tuesday said that 119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers whose results the state government has received, have tested positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Markets open in Chandhi Chowk in fifth phase of lockdown

The Delhi government on Tuesday allowed markets to open in the National Capital. Here are visuals from Chandni Chowk.

Delhi Government allows markets to open in the national capital; Visuals from Chandni Chowk #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/SQQDorldAt

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka health minister participates in procession flouting social distancing norms

Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu takes part in a procession in Chitradurga; social distancing norms being flouted at the event, amid COVID-19 pandemic.

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Karnataka is 3,408.

#WATCH Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu takes part in a procession in Chitradurga; social distancing norms being flouted at the event, amid COVID19 pandemic

Total number of COVID19 positive cases in Karnataka is 3408 pic.twitter.com/9Z5vXNLq6B

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Important to plan COVID-19 response in advance, says Satyendar Jain

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said that the coronavirus pandemic is not likely to end in the near future so the state government “is preparing for at least one month in advance”, India Today reported.

“It is important to plan in advance,” he was quoted as saying.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt four steps ahead of COVID-19, says Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that although cases of coronavirus are increasing in the National Capital, the state government is “four steps ahead of the virus”.

“Number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there’s no need to worry about medical care for the Covid-19 patients as we’ve done sufficient arrangements. If any member of your family tests positive, then they’ll get the required medical services,” he added, while addressing a video conference to announce the new medical facilities arranged by the government.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

COVID-19 patients shifted from BKC to Worli due to Cyclone Nisarga alert

Around 200 coronavirus patients who were quarantined in the MCGM’s makeshift facility at BKC in Mumbai are being shifted to the facility at the NSCI Dome in Worli amid the alert due to Cyclone Nisarga, News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Uttarakhand reports 41 new COVID-19 cases today

The Uttarakhand health department said that 41 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state so far on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 999. The toll is at 7.

Coronavirus in Nagaland Latest Updates

Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Nagaland

Nagaland health minister S Pangnyu Phom on Tuesday tweeted that six new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed, all in the Dimapur district, which is the commercial centre of the state. The total number of cases in the state stands at 49.

Update!

Out of 90 samples tested from Chennai returnees, 5 Male & 1 Female has tested COVID-19 +ve. All cases are from Dimapur.

Positive : 49
Active : 49
Recovered : 00
Death : 00

Update at: 08:10 am, 02nd June, 2020.

— S Pangnyu Phom (@pangnyu) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Air India to fly 157 passengers from Muscat to Srinagar

Check-in began for the 10th flight of the Vande Bharat Mission’s second phase, which will bring back 157 Indians from Muscat to Srinagar. This is the first direct flight from Oman to Srinagar.

#IndiaFightsCorona:

Check-in begins for 10th flight of 2nd Phase under #VandeBharatMission from Oman AI 1974 Muscat - Srinagar. #StaySafe
Via @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/rrpvMnqIku

— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

13 staffers test positive at Delhi L-G’s office test positive

As many as 13 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal’s office situated at Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines. All those working at the LG’s office have undergone COVID-19 tests.

The first case came from the extended branch of the Lieutenant Governor’s office, following which 13 people were found positive for COVID-19 there.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Update

Minister, family readmitted for treatment; CM office in Secretariat sealed

Five coronavirus positive family members of Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj were readmitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh within hours of being discharged from the facility, PTI reported. The minister had tested positive for coronavirus after attending a state Cabinet meet.

Apart from the CM office in the Secretariat, the tourism and irrigation departments will remain sealed for three days, Cabinet Minister Madan Kaushik told ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

France to ensure Rafale’s timely delivery despite pandemic

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that France has affirmed its commitment to ensure the timely delivery of the Rafale aircraft despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, ANI reported. During a conversation with his counterpart Florence Parly, the two ministers appreciated the role played by the countries’ defence forces in fighting the pandemic.

India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore. Singh received the first Rafale jet at an airbase in France on 8 October.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Kejriwal announces app with hospital bed availability information

Acknowledging that the number of cases in Delhi are rising, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured the people that anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will get the required medical services. “We are four steps ahead of #coronavirus and have made all the arrangements for beds, ICUs and ventilators,” he said.

Kejriwal took note of complaints about shortage of beds and medical facilities and attributed it to a gap in information, adding that 4,100 of 6,731 hospital beds for COVID-19 patients are still lying vacant in the National Capital. He also announced the launch of an app to provide information about all the hospitals in Delhi, private and government, and the availability of beds.

The application will also provide information about the availability of ventilators in Delhi. “Currently, a total of 302 ventilators are available in Delhi, of which 210 are vacant. All this information will be updated on this app twice a day – at 10 am and 6 pm,” the chief minister informed.

Information on availability of hospital beds can also be obtained by calling on the helpline 1031. “If a hospital refuses to provide you a bed even when our app shows beds are available in that hospital, you can call on 1031. Our Special Secretary will take immediate action,” Kejriwal said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Jharkhand registers 657 COVID-19 cases so far with five deaths

Jharkhand has registered a total of 675 COVID-19 positive cases, including 374 active cases, so far, according to the latest data released by the state health department on Tuesday. 

As many as five COVID-19 deaths were reported in the state while, 296 patients were cured of the viral infection.

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Updates

China delayed releasing genetic map of COVID-19, reveals report

Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus and thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic of the virus “immediately.” But in fact, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map, or genome, of the deadly virus for over a week after multiple government labs had fully decoded it, not sharing details key to designing tests, drugs and vaccines.

Strict controls on information and competition within the Chinese public health system were largely to blame, The Associated Press has found from internal documents, emails and dozens of interviews.

Health officials only released the genome after a Chinese lab published it ahead of authorities on a virology website on 11 January. Even then, China stalled for at least two weeks more on giving WHO the details it needed, according to recordings of multiple internal meetings held by the UN health agency in January – all at a time when the outbreak arguably might have been dramatically slowed.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Gilead Sciences granted marketing authorisation for remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment in India

India’s drug regulator has granted US pharma giant Gilead Sciences marketing authorisation for its anti-viral drug remdesivir for “restricted emergency use” on hospitalised Covid-19 patients in view of the crisis posed by the pandemic.

The approval process for remdesivir was accelerated in view of the emergency situation and the unmet need for medicines in light of the coronavirus outbreak, a source in the know of the developments told PTI .

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

How natural habitat destruction can fuel zoonotic diseases like COVID-19

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) pandemic, believed to have been triggered by the transmission of the virus from animals to humans, has brought into sharp focus zoonotic diseases that are spread by animals forced to move out of their natural habitats that are increasingly being destroyed, say experts.

Destruction of forests for growing crops, urban expansion, and building road networks and a parallel intensification of wildlife trade has resulted in ecological conditions and movement of wild animals, which are reservoirs of some viruses or bacteria, towards human settlements. This, in turn, results in the emergence of new pathogens, they say.

The COVID-19 pandemic “is likely a global effect of natural habitat destruction combined with the effects of globalisation,” says Maria Cristina Rulli, professor at the department of civil and environmental engineering at Politecnico di Milano, who has worked extensively on the links between Ebola virus disease outbreaks and forest destruction in Africa.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 9,271 COVID-19 cases with 201 deaths

Rajasthan registered 171 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the state till 10.30 am on Tuesday, according to the state health department. With this, the total positive cases stood at 9,271 while the toll was at 201.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra Pradesh reports 3,791 COVID-19 cases

On Tuesday, 115 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh taking the state’s overall count to 3,791.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

13 people test COVID-19 positive at Anil Baijal’s office

Meanwhile, 13 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal’s office on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

PM asks industry leaders to emerge as ‘champions of indigenous inspiration’: PM 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the current situation as ‘rise to the occassion’ and asked the industry leaders to come out as ‘champions of indigenous inspiration’.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Govt’s decision to boost economy is planned and integrated: PM 

We have taken decisions which will help the country in the long run. Reforms are not random, decisions are systemic, planned, integrated, inter-connected and futuristic process, said Narendra Modi.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India producing 3 lakh PPE kits in one day: Narendra Modi 

Within three months, India has developed an industry of personal protective equipments (PPE), said Narendra Modi on Tuesday, adding “India is developing 3 lakh PPE kits in a day.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Rs 200 cr of purchases made by govt: PM 

At least Rs 200 crore of purchases made by the Indian government, said Narendra Modi, adding, “global tenders have been removed to boost small-scale industries.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Enhancing economy top priority: Narendra Modi 

Strengthening economy one of top priorities alongside fighting coronavirus, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. “Have taken decisions that will help country in long run,” said Modi.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Over Rs 53,000 cr assistance given to poor and migrant workers: PM 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that over Rs 53,000 crore of financial assistance have been given under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme of free ration to poor and migrant workers.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Intent, inclusion, investment, infrastructure and innovation will propel economic growth: PM

Intent, inclusion, investment, infrastructure and innovation is required to bring economic growth back, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at CII’s annual session on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Confident India to get it growth back: Narendra Modi

I trust India’s capabilities to tackle the coronavirus crisis. I trust India’s talent and technology, India’s innovation and intellect. I trust our farmers, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. That is why I say yes, India will get its growth back, said Modi on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India inching closer to get economic growth back: PM 

Addressing the #CIIAnnualSession2020. https://t.co/mdsgKAc8IU

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

PM begins inaugural address at CII’s annual session 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the inaugural address at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) annual session on Tuesday. He will give the speech to mark 125 years of the CII. The prime minister will share his vision on ‘Getting Growth Back’.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Global COVID-19 cases now at 62.6 lakh

Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world stand at 62.6 lakh, according to the Johns Hopkins University CSSE. This figure includes COVID-19 patients who have recovered and the overall global death toll which stands at 3.75 lakh.

With over 17.8 lakh reported cases till date, the United States is the worst-affected country in the world. The US is followed by Brazil, Russia, the United Kingdom and Spain.

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Rupee slips 6 paise to 75.60 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 75.60 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday as strengthening American currency and sustained rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment even as domestic equities opened on a positive note.

Forex traders said, while firm start of the equity market and foreign fund inflows supported the rupee, factors like strong dollar, US-China tensions and Moody’s downgrade of India’s sovereign credit rating dragged down the local unit.

The rupee opened weak at 75.57 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 75.60, down 6 paise over its last close. It had settled at 75.54 against the US dollar on Monday.

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Chinese doctor succumbs to COVID-19 after 4 months of treatment

A state media outlet says a Chinese doctor has died from COVID-19 after four months of treatment. Internet news site The Paper said word of Hu Weifeng’s death was received from a hospital source Tuesday morning. If confirmed, it would mark the first reported fatality from the disease in China in weeks.

No new deaths were registered Tuesday by the central government’s National Health Commission, whose reports cover events occurring over the previous 24 hours.

Hu Weifeng, a #Wuhan doctor who was ailing with #COVID19, passed away Tue after 4 months of treatment, media reported. His face had turned black, presumably due to the use of polymyxin B. pic.twitter.com/lRVHODSNSC

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) June 2, 2020

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Modi to deliver speech on ‘Getting Growth Back’ at 11 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address on ‘Getting Growth Back’ via a virtual online meeting at the annual session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister’s address comes at a time when companies are resuming operations after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) allowed relaxations amid lockdown.

The CII, which is an industry association in India, works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.

At 11 AM today, Prime Minister @narendramodi will address the #CIIAnnualSession2020. He will speak on the subject- “Getting Growth Back.”

After Unlock-1 has been announced, this would be the Prime Minister’s first major speech on aspects relating to the Indian economy.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 2, 2020

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China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO

Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. It repeatedly thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of the virus “immediately,” and said its work and commitment to transparency were “very impressive, and beyond words.”

But behind the scenes, it was a much different story, one of significant delays by China and considerable frustration among WHO officials over not getting the information they needed to fight the spread of the deadly virus, The Associated Press has found.

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China reports 15 new cases; Wuhan registers zero asymptomatic case for first time

China has reported 15 new coronavirus cases while Wuhan, the epicentre of the COVID-19, where over nine million people have been tested in the last few weeks has not registered any asymptomatic case for the first time, the health authority said on Tuesday.

According to China’s National Health Commission (NHC), five imported cases and 10 asymptomatic cases were reported in the country on Monday. So far, 371 asymptomatic cases, including 39 from overseas, were still under medical observation, it said.

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102 new COVID-19 cases in Tripura, total rises to 423

The number of COVID-19 cases in Tripura rose to 423, with 102 people testing positive for coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday. They said 173 people have recovered from COVID-19 and have been discharged from hospital.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb urged people of the state to follow government instructions and cooperate with authorities as the number of COVID-19 cases are rising. He said all the 102 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have a travel history.

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Mumbai’s COVID-19 tally crosses 40,000 mark; toll now at 1,319

The number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai crossed the 40,000-mark yesterday, with 1,413 more people testing positive for coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

The latest case count in the country’s financial capital now stands at 40,887, it said, adding that 40 more people succumbed to the viral infection, taking the death toll to 1,319 in the last 24 hours.

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No more quarantine for those returning to Bihar, says report

The Bihar government has announced that migrant workers returning to the state will no longer be registered or quarantined from Tuesday, The Indian Express reports.

“Foreign experts have concluded that home quarantine is the best quarantine,” Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi also told The Indian Express. “Yet, we have run quarantine centres giving migrants all kinds of facilities, including reimbursement of train and bus fare and necessary items kit worth Rs 1,000.”

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Pakistan PM defends lifting lockdown, urges nation to ’live with the virus’

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan cited economic losses to justify his government’s decision to lift a coronavirus lockdown despite rising infections and deaths, urging people to “live with the virus.” Pakistan has rolled back almost all shutdown measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown. The country would open to tourism but cinemas, theatres and schools remain closed, reports Reuters.

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225 VIPs urge world powers to adopt $2.5 trillion COVID-19 plan

More than 225 current and former global VIPs urged the world’s 20 major economic powers on Monday to hold an urgent meeting to agree to a 2.5 trillion plan to tackle COVID-19 and launch an economic recovery from the pandemic, especially for hard-hit developing and middle-income countries.

They said in a letter that these poor and middle-income countries, which represent nearly 70 per cent of the world’s population and approximately one-third of global GDP, demand immediate action. Over 100 countries have approached the International Monetary Fund for help a, they said, and more are expected to do so.

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Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-hit

India has 97,581 active cases, while 95,526 people have recovered. Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state, with 70,013 cases and 2,362 deaths. This is followed by Tamil Nadu, which has 23,495 cases and 184 deaths, and Delhi, with 20,834 cases and 523 deaths.

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India reports 8,171 new cases, 204 deaths in past 24 hours

India reports 8,171 new cases in 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 1,98,706. As many as 204 more deaths were also reported in this period, taking the overall toll to 5,598, according to the latest update by the health ministry.

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1,508 Mumbai Police personnel contract COVID-19

A total of 1,508 Mumbai Police personnel have tested positive for coronavirus so far. Of them, 227 are officers, while 1281 are personnel, reports News18. Apart from that, 74 SRPF personnel stationed in Mumbai, have also tested positive. One death was reported yesterday, taking the total death toll among Mumbai Police personnel to 17.

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13 test positive for COVID-19 in Jodhpur dairy plant

Thirteen people at the Saras dairy plant in Jodhpur test positive for the coronavirus, ANI reports. The plant’s Managing Director says: “They were contractual workers and used to work in the garden where waste water of dairy is utilised. They had not come in contact with packaging or milk.”

Rajasthan: 13 people at Saras dairy plant in Jodhpur, tested positive for #COVID19 yesterday. Plant's Managing Director says, "They were contractual workers and used to work in the garden where waste water of dairy is utilised. They had not come in contact with packaging or milk" pic.twitter.com/MFypO15Isc

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

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With COVID-19 tests rising in Bengal, results getting delayed, say officials

As the number of tests to confirm whether one is infected by novel coronavirus has increased manifold in West Bengal, results are also getting delayed under pressure, raising the chances of its transmission, officials of state health department said on Monday.

Sample tests have been conducted in the state on war footing and with migrant labourers returning to West Bengal, such clinical examinations have been expedited, they said. Currently, there are 41 laboratories in West Bengal involved in conducting tests of samples to determine COVID-19 infection

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India’s drug regulator grants Gilead Sciences marketing authorisation for remdesivir

India’s drug regulator has granted US pharma giant Gilead Sciences marketing authorisation for its anti-viral drug remdesivir for “restricted emergency use” on hospitalised COVID-19 patients in view of the crisis posed by the pandemic.

The approval process for remdesivir was accelerated in view of the emergency situation and the unmet need for medicines in light of the coronavirus outbreak, a source in the know of the developments told PTI.

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India may operate special flight from South Africa to bring home stranded citizens

Indian nationals, who have been stranded in South Africa and the neighbouring Kingdom of Lesotho due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will have the opportunity to get back home as India on Monday announced plans to operate a special flight later this month.

The Indian High Commission announced that as part of the Vande Bharat Mission’s Phase 3, Air India is planning a flight from Johannesburg to Delhi and Mumbai on June 18, subject to approval from the government or South Africa.

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Visuals of police personnel checking vehicles at Delhi-Noida border

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the National Capital borders will be sealed for the next one week and only essential services will be exempted. 

Delhi: Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border, amid vehicular movement on the route. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal yesterday announced that Delhi borders will be sealed for the next one week and only essential services will be exempted. pic.twitter.com/XHqLmk2VxC

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

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12 fresh COVID-19 cases emerge in Mizoram 

Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga​ on Tuesday said that 12 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in Zoram Medical College. On Monday, the state government extended the lockdown for another month till 30 June.

The decision was taken after continuous rise in COVID-19 cases, especially its neighbouring northeastern states and the return of a large number of stranded people from other states.

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Passengers arrive at New Delhi railway station 

Delhi: Passengers began arriving at New Delhi Railway Station earlier this morning, while some of them even slept through the night at the station premises.

Services of 200 passenger trains resumed in the country yesterday. pic.twitter.com/DRrTYh9SdM

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2020

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Number of COVID-19 cases cross 1.9 lakh nationwide

On Monday, the total number of coronavirus cases crossed 1.9 lakh nationwide with the toll reaching 5,394 after a record single-day spike of 230. The number of people testing COVID-19 positive was nearly 8,400 on Monday. 

While, close to 92,000 COVID-19 patients were cured of the viral infection.

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21 active COVID-19 cases in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh registered a total of 21 active COVID-19 cases after two more individuals tested positive for the novel coronavirus, said chief minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday. Both of them were asymptomatic positive cases

They are being shifted to COVID-19 care centre, tweeted the chief minister.