Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Gujarat BJP MLA Balram Thawani tests positive for COVID-19; 423 new cases reported in state today

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control

Protests erupting across the US over the past week — and law enforcement’s response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway.

Health experts need newly infected people to remember and recount everyone they’ve interacted with over several days in order to alert others who may have been exposed, and prevent them from spreading the disease further. But that process, known as contact tracing, relies on people knowing who they’ve been in contact with — a daunting task if they’ve been to a mass gathering.

And the process relies on something that may suddenly be in especially short supply: Trust in government.

(AP)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi wishes speedy recovery to Armenian PM

In this difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic, wishing Armenian PM @NikolPashinyan and his family a speedy recovery. India stands with Armenia in the fight against COVID-19.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

‘Is this smart?’ Cuomo concerned protests will spread virus

Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday he was concerned that mass protests over George Floyd’s death in New York City could imperil the long, hard fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic in a worldwide hotspot.

“You turn on the TV and you see these mass gatherings that could potentially be infecting hundreds and hundreds of people after everything that we have done,” Cuomo said at his daily briefing. “We have to take a minute and ask ourselves: ’What are we doing here?”

The Democratic governor said he agreed with demonstrators fighting racism and societal inequality. But he sounded frustrated about possibly compromising more than two months of social and economic sacrifices. New York City is set to begin phasing in economic activity 8 June.

“It took us 93 days to get here. Is this smart?” he asked.

Although many demonstrators are young, they could be spreading the virus to their mothers, fathers and grandparents, Cuomo said.

(AP)

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

269 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan today

269 new COVID19 cases reported today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9100: Rajasthan Health Department

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Imposition of Section 144 extended in Itanagar

The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC from 9 pm to 5 am has been extended up to 30 June 2020 in Itanagar, said Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Uttarakhand CM, three ministers self-quarantine, says report

Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and three ministers were in self-quarantine on Monday after a meeting with state tourism minister Satpal Maharaj, after he tested positive for coronavirus, India Today reported.

“Satpal Maharaj, his wife and 21 other people family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household have tested positive. Swab samples of all ministers and officials who attended the cabinet meeting in which Satpal Maharaj participated were taken for testing on Monday,” the report said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi containment zones rise to 147

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi rose to 147 on Monday, with the addition of 29 new containment zones.

Coronavirus in Russia Latest Updates

Russia to begin administering first approved antiviral drug

Russia will start administering its first approved antiviral drug to treat coronavirus patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it described as “a game changer” that should speed a return to normal economic life.

Russian hospitals can begin giving the drug to patients from June 11, with enough to treat around 60,000 people per month, the head of Russia’s RDIF sovereign wealth fund told Reuters in an interview.

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and sometimes fatal illness and no consensus within the global scientific community about the efficacy of medication such as the Russian modified antiviral drug.

(Reuters)

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt asks DMs to identify additional locations to use as COVID-19 facilities

The Delhi disaster management authority on Monday asked all district magistrates (DM) to identify additional locations, preferably multipurpose halls, indoor stadiums for putting up extra beds for COVID-19 patients; additionally, identify lands for cremation/burial grounds away from residential areas

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana health bulletin today:

– 94 new coronavirus cases

– 6 deaths in last 24 hours

– Total cases in state: 2792

– Recovered: 1,491

– Toll: 88

– Active cases: 1213

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat BJP MLA tests positive for COVID-19, says report

“Another BJP MLA in Gujarat has tested positive for coronavirus. The BJP MLA is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital. After BJP MLA from Nikol in Ahmedabad Jagdish Panchal tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago, now, another party MLA, Balram Thawani, has also tested positive for the infection,” India Today reported.

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Gujarat reports 423 new COVID-19 cases today

Gujarat reported 423 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 17,217 in the state.

This includes 1,063 deaths and 10,780 recoveries. Of the total cases, 12,494 are from Ahmedabad, India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates

16 people test COVID-19 positive in Arunachal

Reports said that 16 people tested positive for coronavirsus in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. “This takes the total tally of the state to 20. Out of these,19 are active cases, while person has recovered,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Mumbai cross 40,000

40 deaths and 1,413 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Mumbai on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the city to 40,877, the Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai said.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Himachal govt says temples, hotels, restaurants to open from 8 June

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur said that temples and places of worship, hotels and restaurants will open in the state from 8 June, following social distancing norms and other precautions. People from outside the state will not be allowed to visit temples/places of worship.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP reports 296 new COVID-19 cases today

The Uttar Pradesh health department said that 296 new coronavirus cases and five deaths have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 8,361.

The toll stands at 222. There are 3,109 active cases.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

194 new COVID-19 cases reported in Madhya Pradesh 

194 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,283. The toll stands at 358, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Rahul Gandhi trying to make NYAY scheme popular

Home Minister Amit Shah said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is trying to make the NYAY scheme popular, but he “must not politicise the migrant crisis”.

“He had floated the NYAY scheme during elections, to deposit money in everyone’s account, but people had rejected it a year ago,” he added.

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Centre, Railways bore all expenses for migrant workers’ travel, says Amit Shah

“The Modi government and Indian Railways raised all the expenses and during this time, two crore people were fed food. Apart from this, the states were given Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 for the train tickets of these migrants,” Amit Shah was quoted as saying in a CNN-News18 interview on Monday.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Guwahati’s Kamakya temple to remain shut till 30 June

Authorities of Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple have decided that the temple will remain closed till 30 June. The Ambubachi Mela will not be held as the temple will not host any mass congregation. 

Assam: Authorities of Guwahati's Kamakhya temple have decided that the temple will remain closed till 30th June. The Ambubachi Mela will not be held as the temple will not host any mass congregation. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/hHL9kc9nb3

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

NESCO exhibition centre in Mumbai converted into quarantine facility

NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai’s Goregaon has been converted into COVID19 quarantine facility. Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the centre, earlier on Monday.

Maharashtra’s COVID19 case count is now 70,013.

Mumbai: Nesco Exhibition Centre in Goregaon has been converted into COVID19 quarantine facility. Former Maharashtra CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the centre, earlier today.

Maharashtra's COVID19 case count is now 70,013. pic.twitter.com/X5TdXVvdNA

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Govt wasn’t silent spectator during migrant exodus, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Centre and state governments took proactive steps to ease the adverse effects of the coronavirus lockdown on migrant workers who were wanting to travel back to their native states. He said that 41 lakh workers have been aided to go back home by the government.

He also detailed the steps taken for food and water for the migrant workers. “The demand for shramik special trains has reduced,” he claimed.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

State govts immediately provided for migrant workers after lockdown started, says Amit Shah

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Amit Shah says Modi led ‘successful’ fight against COVID-19

Home Minister Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led a “successful” fight against the coronavirus pandemic with the support of all the state governments, in an interview with CNN-News18.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra cross 70,000

Maharashtra’s COVID-19 case count rose to 70,013 with 2,361 new cases on Monday. With 76 new deaths, the toll rose to 2,362 in the state, the health department said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Amit Shah praises Modi 2.0 govt’s COVID-19 response

Home Minister Amit Shah, in an interview with CNN-News18 after completing one year in office as part of the Narendra Modi government’s second term, praised his government’s response against the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala reports 57 new COVID-19 cases today

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 57 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday, and one death has also been reported.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

990 new COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi today

Delhi’s COVID-19 case count rises to 20,834, with 990 new cases in the last 24 hrs; total death toll 523, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Recovery rate in Maharashtra rises to 43.35% in May

The recovery rate from the coronavirus pandemic in Maharashtra improved to 43.35 percent in the month of May, reports said. Meanwhile, the state’s doubling rate has also improved. It is 17.5 days now, as compared to 11 days earlier, reports said.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala CM says gatherings cannot be allowed amid spike in cases

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that with a rise in coronavirus cases in the state, the state government will not be able to allow mass gatherings during weddings and other such events.

He added that the Guruvayoor temple can allow weddings with only 50 people, and wedding halls can open but with not more than 50 people.

The lockdown will continue in containment zones in the state. 

Inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner, he said, adding that hand sanitisers will be provided to travellers.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

20 passengers trains being operated from Ludhiana on major routes

Twenty trains are being run from Punjab’s Ludhiana on major routes, following government guidelines of social distancing and other precautions.

Indian Railways has started operations of 200 passenger trains today.

Punjab: 20 trains are being run from Ludhiana on major routes, following government guidelines of social distancing and other precautions.

Indian Railways has started operations of 200 passenger trains today. pic.twitter.com/0t6yZZMQcP

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says 822 shramik special trains operated from state so far

Reports quoted Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh as saying that 822 shramik special trains have taken 11,86,212 migrant workers back to their home states from 1 May to 1 June.

Among the 822 trains the most have been sent to Uttar Pradesh (450) followed by Bihar (177), West Bengal (47), Madhya Pradesh (34), Jharkhand (32), Rajasathan (20), Odisha (17), Karnataka (6), Chhattisgarh (6) among other states.

These special Shramik trains are being deployed from almost all major railway stations across Maharashtra. These include: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (136), Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (154), Panvel (45), Bhiwandi (11), Borivali (71), Kalyan (14), Thane (37), Bandra Terminus (64), Pune (78), Kolhapur (25), Satara (14), Aurangabad (12), Nagpur (14) among others.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

1,162 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu reported the highest spike in coronavirus cases on Monday with 1,162 new cases with 11 deaths, taking the total number of cases to 23,495 in the state. The state’s toll rose to 184.

Reports said that this is the second time that over 1,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day in Tamil Nadu. The previous highest single-day spike of 1,149 cases was recorded on Sunday, 31 May,

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

DC of Bihar’s Madhubani tests positive for COVID-19

I was tested positive for #COVID19
I had mild symptoms like sore throat, low grade fever and loss of appetite. After 3/4 days although I was sure that I won't test positive but just to rule out I sent sample to RMRI,Patna for test. and I tested positive. 1/2

— Nilesh Deore (@nildeoreIAS) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha to implement weekend shutdowns in June

Odisha chief secretary said, “Educational institutions, including schools, colleges, coaching centres, will remain closed till the end of July, while places of worship will be shut for devotees up to 30 June 30.” Similarly, shopping malls, cinema halls, swimming pools and gyms will also remain closed till June-end.

The two-day shutdown would be implemented in Bolangir, Nayagarh and nine coastal districts, including Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara and Balasore, in view of “high-case load” in these places, he said.

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Narendra Modi lauds Cabinet’s decisions for MSMEs, farmers, vendors

After the Union Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Taking forward the mantra of ‘Jai Kisan’,Cabinet has taken major decisions in favour of farmers.Minimum Support Prices have been fixed at 1.5 times the cost of production for 14 Kharif crops. Also,period for repayment of short term loans up to Rs 3 lakhs has been extended.”

“To provide impetus to the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign, we have not only changed the definition of MSMEs sector, but have also approved several proposals to revive it. This will benefit the small and medium scale industries, as well as create huge employment opportunities,” he added.

PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is a very special scheme. For the first time, our street vendors are a part of a livelihood programme. This scheme will ensure support for street vendors. It harnesses technology and emphasises on capacity building.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

Chandigarh admin issues SOPs for salons, barber shops

The Chandigarh administration on Monday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for hair salons and barbershops.

The lockdown has been extended in containment zones till 30 June. No mandatory pass will be required to enter Chandigarh from other states. The private offices will be allowed to operate with 75 percent staff.

Chandigarh Administration issues Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for hair salons and barbershops.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Y12GwkqkEz

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha govt says COVID-19 lockdown extended till 30 June in state

The Odisha government said that the lockdown against coronavirus has been extended in all COVID-19 containment zones till 30 June. Religious places/places of worship to remain closed till 30 June and hotels will be allowed to operate up to 30 percent capacity, the statement said.

Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 7.00 pm to 5.00 am throughout the state, except for essential activities, the government said.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

Gurugram reports 129 new COVID-19 cases today

Reports said that 129 new coronavirus cases were reported in Haryana’s Gurugram on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the district to 903. Of these, 284 patients have been discharged after recovery. At present, there are 616 active coronavirus patients.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

187 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka today

The Karnataka health department said that 187 new coronavirus cases have been reported from 5 pm on Sunday to 5 pm on Monday. The total number of positive cases in the state rose to 3408, including 2026 active cases. The toll stands at 52.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

COVID-19 toll in Jammu and Kashmir rises to 30 today

Two deaths due to coronavirus were reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, taking the toll due to the infection to 30 in the UT. Reportedly, the patients — a 45-year-old man from Shopian and a 72-year-old Doda resident — had underlying health conditions.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

NDMC engineer succumbs to COVID-19

Reports said that a junior engineer of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) succumbed to a COVID-19 infection on Monday.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala govt boat transports lone passenger amid COVID-19 lockdown

In a heart-warming gesture, a 70-seater boat of the Kerala State Water Transport department was sent to ferry a lone passenger, a 17-year-old student, to enable her to appear for the plus one examination (11th standard) on two days last month in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The student, Sandra Babu, who stays in a remote backwater island in Kuttanad in Alappuzha district, had to appear for the examination on Friday and Saturday at Kanjiram in Kottayam district.

Boats are the only means of transport in this region and due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown the services had stopped plying when the dates of the examination, postponed earlier, were announced.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Dharavi reported 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May, says report

Around 1,400 coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi in the month of May, News18 reported. Dharavi is a very densely-populated area in the city, which is one of the worst-hit by the pandemic in the country.

The May’s spike in cases is “a whopping jump of about 380 percent from the April figures”, the report said.

“However, the BMC claimed the situation has improved, and the spread of infection is under control in the slum area, where nearly 6.5 lakh people live in shanties located in congested settlement,” the report added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Asymptomatic frontline workers in Vidarbha to be tested through RT-PCR method, says Bombay HC

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Monday told the Maharashtra governemnt that all aymptomatic frontline workers in Vidarbha region shall be entitled to be tested for COVID-19 through the RT-PCR method on expressing their willingness to undergo the test.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt to impose Rs 2 to Rs 50 COVID-19 fee on liquor

India Today quoted Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh as saying, “We have decided to levy additional Excise Duty & Assessed Fee in lieu of Covid Cess on liquor with effect from 1 June 2020. These would range from Rs 2 to Rs 50 depending on type and size of the item sold. The amount collected will be utilised for COVID-19 related expenditure”.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Turnover limit for MSMEs amended further, says Centre

The turnover limit for medium enterprises has been further amended to Rs 250 crore and investment limit has been raised to Rs 50 crore, said Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Union Cabinet decisions.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre’s package for street vendors named ‘PM SVANIDHI’

The Centre announced a package for street vendors, named ‘PM SVANiDHI’ — Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi.

“A Special Micro-Credit Facility Scheme for providing affordable loan to street vendors has been launched today. The scheme, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in pursuance of the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her address on 14 May, is aimed at enabling the street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to COVID-19 lockdown,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

List of Kharif crops for which MSP has been hiked:

MSP rate for paddy is now at Rs 1,868 per quintal

Jowar — Rs 2,620 per quintal

Bajra — Rs 2,150 per quintal

50 percent increase in Ragi, Moong, Groundnut, Soyabean, Til and Cotton, for the year 2020-21

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Nitin Gadkari announces Rs 50,000 cr equity infusion for MSME sector

Union MSME minister Nitin Gadkari said, “Cabinet has approved modalities and road map for implementing two packages for MSMEs. Rs 20,000 crore package for distressed MSMEs and Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through Fund of Funds.”

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Rs 20,000 crore to be boosted into MSME sector, says Centre

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said that key steps have been taken by the government to boost MSMEs. “Rs 20,000 crores will be infused into the sector,” he said.

“Cabinet today has approved  Rs 20,000 crore subordinate debt for stressed MSMEs, this will benefit 2 lakh stressed MSMEs,” he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says farmers given time till August to repay loans

Union agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar said that the deadline for farmers to repay their loans has been extended to August.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

50 lakh hawkers to be given Rs 10,000 loan, says Centre

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said that the central government will give a loan of Rs 10,000 to around 50 lakh hawkers. A 7 percent relief for street vendors has also been announced, India Today reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre hikes MSP for 14 Kharif crops

Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that since farmers are affected by the coronavirus pandemic, they will get 50-83 percent more than input cost.

The Centre also hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops, including paddy and maize.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Procured 360 lakh metric tonnes of wheat from farmers, says Centre

The Centre said that 360 lakh metric tonnes of wheat had been procured by it and over 95 lakh metric tonnes of rice had also been procured from the farmers.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Prakash Javadekar briefs press on Cabinet meeting

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar, Nitin Gadkari and Narendra Tomar are addressing the media on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet in a meeting today.

Javadekar said that in light of the effect of coronavirus on the economy, some “key steps have boost MSME and farm sector discussed in Cabinet meet”.

“Definition of MSMEs been changed further. Micro units limit raised from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Small units’ turnover set at Rs 50 crore. Micro units’ turnover set at Rs 100 crore,” he was quoted as saying by India Today.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Train leaves Delhi for Himachal as passenger trains resume today

A Jan Shatabdi train left from New Delhi railway station for Una in Himachal Pradesh, as services of 200 passenger trains resumed in the country on Monday.

Jan Shatabdi train leaves from New Delhi railway station for Una in Himachal Pradesh, as services of 200 passenger trains resumed in the country today. #UNLOCK1 pic.twitter.com/NgW6NdseFy

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

1,578 trains have brought locals back to UP so far, says govt

The Uttar Pradesh government said that till 2 pm on Monday, 1,587 trains carrying migrant workers have arrived in the state so far.

The statement added that 16 trains are arriving on Monday and 60 trains will be arriving in the next few days.

“With this, the number of people arriving in Uttar Pradesh by trains will reach around 22.5 lakh,” said UP Additional Chief Secy (Home), Awanish Awasthi.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP govt says tracking migrants with help of ASHA workers

Uttar Pradesh principal secretary (health), Amit Mohan Prasad on Monday said that the state government is tracking migrant labourers returning to the state with the help of ASHA workers.

He also said that 11,47,872 labourers have been tracked till now, out of which 1,027 are symptomatic. Their samples have been collected for test.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

373 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP in 24 hours

The Uttar Pradesh government said that in last 24 hours, 373 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state.

There are 3,083 active cases in the state and 4,891 people have been cured/discharged. The toll stands at 217, said state principal secretary (health), Amit Mohan Prasad.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

70-yr-old COVID-19 patient missing from KEM hospital

The family members of a 70-year-old COVID-19 patient claimed that he is missing from the KEM hospital in Mumbai since 19 May, News18 reported.

“The patient’s son-in-law said they tried pursuing the matter with the Parel-based hospital and police, but the man has not yet been found,” the report said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Recovery rate stands at 48.19%, says Centre

The Centre on Monday said that the recovery rate from the coronavirus infection has risen to 48.19 percent from 11.42 percent on 15 April.

A press release said, “During the last 24 hours 4,835 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus so far, a total of 91,818 patients have been cured of COVID-19.

“The recovery rate in the country is progressively increasing and has reached 48.19 percent amongst COVID-19 patients. The recovery rate on 18 May was 38.29 percent. On 3 May it was 26.59  percent. On 15 April it was 11.42 percent.”

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Mayawati says Centre, states should be ‘more serious’ about tackling COVID-19

BSP chief Mayawati said that the Centre and state governments should be “more serious” as cases of coronavirus in the country continue to rise.

“Amidst concern over rising deaths and patients due to corona (COVID-19) pandemic, lockdown-5 started on 69th day with a number of relaxations and will continue till 30 June. As the entire country is hit by corona, it is needed that the Centre and state governments should become more serious,” Mayawati was quoted as saying by India Today.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

No inter-state transport allowed in Goa, says CM

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said that while the state governemnt is not allowing inter-state transport, “all relaxations that have been allowed by Centre will be allowed in Goa”.

“Other decisions regarding the relaxations will be taken in a Cabinet meeting later today,” he added.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

45 people test positive for COVID-19 in Assam

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in various updates, said that 45 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday. The total number of cases rose to 1,384. 

“There are 1,192 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the state, while 185 people have recovered and three migrated to others states. The new COVID-19 cases were reported from nine districts,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi to chair Cabinet meeting at 4 pm today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly will chair a meeting of the Union cabinet on Monday as India enters the first day of the three-phased unlocking plan. The meeting also assumes significance as it will be the first after the central government completed a year of its second term in office. The timing of the meeting has still not be specified. The meeting is scheduled for 4 pm today .

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

DGCA’s new guidelines to come into effect from 3 June

Directorate General of Civil Aviation new directions will come into effect from 3 June. Airlines are asked to provide all passengers with safety kits, which includes a three-layered surgical mask, face shield, and adequate sanitizer. 

Directorate General of Civil Aviation directions to come into effect from June 3. Airlines asked to provide all passengers with safety kits, which includes three-layered surgical mask, face shield and adequate sanitizer (sachets/bottle). pic.twitter.com/8mGzcsMOGo

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Middle seats to be kept vacant to the extent possible: DGCA

After the Supreme Court order, an Expert Committee was formed which submitted its recommendations to the Aviation Ministry, reports News18. The DGCA has asked Airlines to keep the middle seat empty if passenger load, seat capacity permits so.  If middle seat can’t be kept vacant then passengers are to be provided additional ‘wrap-around gown’, and families can be seated together, ANI reports.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation directions to come into effect from June 3. Airlines asked to provide all passengers with safety kits, which includes three-layered surgical mask, face shield and adequate sanitizer (sachets/bottle). pic.twitter.com/8mGzcsMOGo

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Update

‘Micro-containment zones’ set up in Ahmedabad to curb COVID-19

With the fifth phase of coronavirus lockdown coming into force from Monday, the Ahmedabad civic body has identified ‘micro-containment zones’, thereby reducing the number of people covered in such zones to nearly 70,000 as compared to almost 13 lakh earlier.

The ‘micro-containment zones’ comprise small residential localities in wards across the city, according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Till Sunday, the Ahmedabad city reported 12,180 COVID-19 cases and 842 deaths due to the disease.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Punjab Latest Update

Punjab issues guidelines for containment zones

Punjab government issues guidelines for #UNLOCK1: Social distancing and wearing of masks complusory; barbershops, salons and beauty parlours allowed to function under SOP's of health department pic.twitter.com/uAym0usKv7

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Manipur Latest Update

Seven new COVID-19 cases in Manipur, total reaches 78

Seven migrant workers who recently returned to Manipur have tested positive for COVID- 19, taking the total number cases in the state to 78, officials said on Monday.

In Senapati district a 17-year-old and 26-year-old who had returned from Chennai tested positive while in Bishunpur district two persons who had returned from Uttar Pradesh also tested positive for coronavirus, a statement issued by COVID- 19 Common Control Room said.

Of the total 78 COVID-19 cases, 67 are active as 11 persons have recovered. The state, which was declared COVID 19-free on April 19, recorded a surge in the number of cases with migrants from other parts of the country returning home.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Armenia Latest Update

Armenia’s prime minister, family infected with COVID-19

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and his entire family have been infected with the coronavirus. In a Facebook statement on Monday, Pashinian said he didn’t have any symptoms, but decided to get tested ahead of visiting military units, and the test came back positive, reports AP.

“I will be working from home, the prime minister said, adding that he probably contracted the virus from a waiter who brought him a glass a water at a meeting without wearing gloves and later tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

Andhra not to unlock borders for inter-state movement of vehicles, people

As the COVID-19 lockdown 5.0 came into effect on Monday, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided not to unlock its borders yet for inter-state movement of vehicles and people.

State Director General of Police DG Sawang said in a release that restrictions on inter-state movement of people would remain in force “till a further decision is taken.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Community transmission of coronavirus infection well-established: experts

Community transmission of the coronavirus infection has been well-established across large sections or sub-populations in the country, a group of health experts, including doctors from the AIIMS and two members of an ICMR research group on COVID-19, has said.

The government has maintained that the country has not yet reached the community transmission stage of the disease even as the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 5,394 and the number of cases climbed to 1,90,535 in the country on Monday. India has now become the world’s seventh worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Puducherry Latest Update

Four fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry, takes total to 49

Four fresh coronavirus cases were reported in Puducherry taking the number of infections in the union territory to 49, a top Health department official said on Monday.

Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar appealed to people to strictly adhere to the lockdown norms such as maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks and voluntary isolation as there were fears over a rise in number of cases following easing of restrictions.

He said four positive cases were reported here last night, taking the total number of positive cases to 49.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Mayawati expresses concern over rising COVID-19 cases, says govt must be ‘more serious’

The Centre and state governments need to be “more serious” amid concerns over rising number of novel coronavirus cases, BSP chief Mayawati said on Monday as the nation prepares to exit the COVID-19 lockdown in a phased manner.

While announcing ‘Unlock-1’, which will be effectuated from 8 June, the Union Home Ministry said there shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods, and no additional permission required for such travels

“Amidst concern over rising deaths and patients due to corona (COVID-19) pandemic, lockdown-5 started on 69th day with a number of relaxations and will continue till 30 June.”

Coronavirus Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

Andhra Pradesh Secretariat employee tests positive, had returned from Hyderabad

Two blocks of the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat were shut after an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Employees in two blocks have been asked to work from home and all five blocks at Secretariat are being sanitised, ANI reported.

The employee, who tested positive for COVID-19, is one of the Secretariat staffers who was stuck in Hyderabad and had returned to Amaravati on 27 May in one of the specially arranged buses.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19

A NITI Aayog official tested positive for coronavirus, following which the third floor of government think tank’s Delhi office was sealed for sanitisation, ANI reported.

Earlier in the day, a senior ICMR scientist and a CRPF deputy inspector general posted at the Ministry of Home Affairs control room tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

700 Indians to be repatriated from Sri Lanka through sea route

INS Jalashwa will sail from Colombo port in Sri Lanka carrying around 700 Indian nationals back to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. This will be the first operation in the second phase of Operation Samudra Setu to repatriate Indian citizens as part of Vande Bharat mission. INS Jalashwa is also scheduled to bring back 700 Indian citizens from Male on Friday.

In the operation’s first phase, the Indian Navy repatriated 1,488 Indian nationals from Malè to Kochi.

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Update

Confirmed cases in Andhra Pradesh rise to 3,118; 2 deaths within 24 hours

Andhra Pradesh reported 76 new COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases stood at 3,118 and the toll is at 64.

South Central Railway announced on Sunday that train travel within Andhra Pradesh has been restricted “until further advice”. Trains from other states will arrive in Andhra Pradesh and passengers will have to be quarantined at home for 14 days and be tested at railway stations. Those who arrive from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Chennai will have to spend seven days in institutional quarantine.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Update

23 new cases, including 11 in Barpeta; total infections at 1,384

23 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Assam till 12 pm on Monday, the state’s health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. 11 cases were reported in Barpeta, five in  Udalguri, three each in Dhubri and Darrang and one in Sonitpur. The total number of cases in Assam now stands at 1,384.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

501 domestic flights carrying 44,593 passengers operated on Sunday: Hardeep Puri

A total of 501 domestic flights carrying 44,593 passengers operated in the country on May 31, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. Domestic services were suspended in India due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and resumed after a gap of two months on 25 May.

Indian carriers operated a total of 3,370 flights till 31 May — 428 on 25 May, 445 on May 26, 460 on May 27, 494 on 28 May, 513 on 29 May, and 529 on 30 May.

Domestic operations on 31st May 2020 (Day 7) till 2359 hrs.

Departures 501
44,593 passengers handled.
Arrivals 502
44,678 passengers handled.

Total movements 1003 with 89,271 footfalls at airports.
Total number of flyers 44,593@MoCA_GoI @AAI_Official pic.twitter.com/njAbeDJdgv

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi’s borders will remain sealed for a week, says Kejriwal, announces relaxations

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announces relaxations in National Capital and said, “We are sealing Delhi’s borders for a period of one week, for now.”  He also sought suggestions from people of the national capital on whether Delhi’s borders should be reopened. Citizens can send their suggestions to delhicm.suggestions@gmail.com or WhatsApp them at +91 8800007722 till 5.00 pm on June 5, Kejriwal said. These are some of the relaxations he announced: 

• Barber, salon shops to open in Delhi. Spas to remain closed.
• Autos, e-rickshaws to ply without any restrictions.
• Night curfew to be enforced from 9 pm to 5 am.
• Will follow Centre’s rules on cars, scooters
• No odd-even rules for markets
• No staggered timings for industries

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan reports 4 new deaths, state toll now at 198 

Four more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Rajasthan on Monday, taking the total number of fatalities due to the disease to 198 in the state, officials said. The number of novel coronavirus cases increased to 8,980 after 149 people tested positive for the infection, they said.

Two deaths were reported from Jaipur and one each from Baran and Bikaner districts on Monday, the officials said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Narendra Modi pitches for new tech in healthcare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sought a discussion on advances in telemedicine, use of “Make in India” products in the healthcare and the use of IT tools in medical sector for a healthier society.

Addressing an event at the Rajiv Gandhi Health University in Bengaluru via video conference, he sought a discussion on whether new models can be conceived that make telemedicine popular on a larger scale.

Referring to the “Make in India” programme, he said the initial gains made in this field make him optimistic. “Our domestic manufacturers have started production of personal protective equipment and have supplied about one crore PPEs to those in the frontline of fighting COVID-19. Modi said IT-related tools for healthier societies can be of great help.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

93 cops test positive for COVID-19 in past 24 hours in Maharashtra

One death and 93 COVID-19 cases were reported in the department in the last 24 hours. This takes the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Maharashtra Police department to 1,514. The death toll stands at 27.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India’s recovery rate now at 48.2%

India is witnessing a steady improvement in the COVID-19 recovery rate. The recovery rate further improves to 48.2 percent as of 1 June.

#CoronaVirusUpdates:

📍India is witnessing a steady improvement in #COVID19 Recovery Rate.

▶️Recovery rate further improves to 48.2% as on 1st June, 2020. #IndiaFightsCorona @ICMRDELHI

Via @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/EcnG1U0Upp

— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

A senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has tested positive for novel coronavirus following which the entire ICMR building is being sanitised, sources told PTI.

The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi a few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning. The scientists is from the National Institute for Research in Reproductive health in ICMR, Mumbai. The ICMR building will be sanitised and fumigated for two days, a source said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

ABVP slams Maharashtra govt for not holding final year varsity exams

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, students’ wing affiliated to the RSS, has demanded the Maharashtra government to withdraw its decision of not holding the final year university exams in the state, reports PTI.

The decision is not in accordance with the Maharashtra Universities Act, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said in a statement issued late Sunday night. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the state is not conducive to allow holding of the final year university exams.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Remdesivir manufacturers may be allowed to sell only to government for now, say report

Companies licensed to manufacture Remdesivir may have to sell it only to government institutions for now as the drug is still under trial, according to a report by The Economic Times.

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has reportedly proposed that antiviral drug Remdesivir should be managed under a ‘compassionate use’ programme and not sold directly to private hospitals.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Virus may be invisible but our medical workers are invincible: Modi

Narendra Modi on Monday began addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. “The virus may be an invisible enemy. But our warriors, medical workers are invincible. In the battle of Invisible vs Invincible, our medical workers are sure to win,” Modi said.

He further lauded the efforts made by the Karnataka government in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Over 250 trains wasted, states couldn’t get passengers, says Piyush Goyal

The Railways will continue to provide states “as many (trains) as they want,” to transport passengers returning home amid the lockdown but over 250 trains have been “wasted” because states that requested for them could not bring in passengers, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told The Indian Express.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

Migrant worker’s body found near quarantine centre in Odisha

A migrant worker, who had returned from Mumbai recently, was found dead near a quarantine centre in Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Brajabandhu Rana(40), a native of Krushnapur village. He was lodged at a quarantine centre in Krushnapur panchayat under Badamba police limits in Cuttack district.

The body was recovered and sent for post-mortem. The reason behind the death was yet to be ascertained. Investigation was launched into the matter, police said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi airport sets up dedicated area to sanitise cabs before pick up

The Delhi airport has set up a dedicated area at the entry point of its parking zone to ensure cabs coming there to pick up passengers are thoroughly sanitised, according to a Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) statement.

Radio taxi services like Mega and Meru and app-based cab aggregators like Uber and Ola have a designated area at the airport’s arrival floor’s parking zone.

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Update

Devotees seen offering prayers in Kolkata temple

Kolkata: Devotees offer prayers from outside as portals of Kalighat Temple remain closed. The West Bengal govt has allowed all religious places to open from today. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/nswj6EJ93h

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

Odisha reports 156 new cases, takes total to 2,104

Odisha on Monday reported 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2,104, according to the state health department, reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Rupee jumps 32 paise to 75.30 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 32 paise to 75.30 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday supported by the government’s reopening plan for the domestic economy. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows, weak American currency, and positive opening of domestic equities also boosted investor confidence.

The rupee opened at 75.32 at the interbank forex market and then gained further ground to touch 75.30, up 32 paise over its last close. It had settled at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India’s most valuable companies likely to lose $25 bn of brand value, says report

As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on the global and national economy, India’s top 100 most valuable brands could lose up to 15 percent of brand value cumulatively, a potential drop of nearly $25 billion compared to the original valuation date of 1 January 2020, according to Brand Finance India 100 2020 report.

As per the report, brand value is understood as the net economic benefit that a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market. Brand strength is the efficacy of a brand’s performance on intangible measures relative to its competitors.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

Assam reports 22 new cases, state total now at 1,361

📌Alert ~ 22 new cases of #COVID19+ for May 31.

14 Dibrugarh, 4 Dhemaji, 3 Tinsukia, 1 Charaideo

↗️Total cases 1361
↗️Recovered 185
↗️Active cases 1169
↗️Deaths 04

Update 9:40 AM/June 1/May 31/ total 145#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/OUY2ymvRjd

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

ICMR says over one lakh samples tested in past 24 hours

A total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

DGCA extends deadline for IndiGo, GoAir to replace unmodified PW engines to 31 Aug

Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday extended the deadline for IndiGo and GoAir to replace all the 60 unmodified Pratt and Whitney (PW) engines on their A320neo planes from 31 May to 31 August, as supply chain has been impacted due to the novel coronavirus-induced lockdown.

The PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in IndiGo and GoAir fleets have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Union cabinet meet chaired by Narendra Modi to begin shortly

Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to convene shortly. It will be the first meeting of the Union Cabinet after the central government entered into its second year in office.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Nepal Latest Update

11 dead, 22 injured in bus-truck collision in Nepal

A passenger bus with migrant workers who were returning from India crashed into a parked truck in southern Nepal, killing 11 people and injuring 22, officials said on Monday.

The accident took place on Sunday in Banke district when the bus collided with a truck that was parked at the roadside. The bus was carrying nearly over 30 migrant workers who returned from India to their home district in Salyan via Nepalgunj, the District Police Office was quoted as saying by Myrepublica.

The bus hit the parked truck on the road killing 11 passengers, including the bus driver, and injuring 22, it said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Update

China reports 32 new coronavirus cases

China has reported 32 new coronavirus cases, including 16 asymptomatic infections, the health authority said on Monday. According to the China’s National Health Commission (NHC), a total of 16 imported cases were reported on Sunday. Eleven were reported in Sichuan Province, three in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and two in Guangdong Province.

Also on Sunday, 16 new asymptomatic cases were reported in the country taking the total number of people under medical observation to 397, the NHC said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Update

Train carrying 276 passengers departs from Trichy

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-hit

With 67,655 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state, followed by Tamil Nadu (22,333) and Delhi (19,844).

With 67,655 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 2,286 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 29,329 patients have recovered.

With 22,333 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Tamil Nadu remains the second worst-affected state in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 173 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 12,757 patients have recovered.

With 19,844 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 473 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 8,478 patients have recovered.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Traffic seen at Delhi-Ghaziabad border

Traffic movement at Delhi-Ghaziabad border near Ghazipur after government lifted restrictions on inter state and intra state movements, reports ANI.

Traffic movement at Delhi-Ghaziabad border near Ghazipur after government lifted restrictions on inter state and intra state movements. #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/o7leiNCp5o

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India reports 8,392 new infections, 230 deaths in past 24 hrs

India on Monday reported a spike of 8,392 new COVID-19 cases and 230 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India. The total number of cases in the country now at 1,90,535 including 93322 active cases, 91819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5394 deaths, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India registers 1.9 lakh cases, 5,394 deaths

Coronavirus cases in India have risen to 190,535 with 8392 new cases on Monday. The toll has risen to 5,394 with recoveries are at 91,818 and active cases are now at 93,322, according to the latest bulletin by the health ministry.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Salons open in Moradabad

Salons reopen in Moradabad after the state government allowed salons and beauty parlours to operate with conditions of social distancing and other precautionary measures, reports ANI.

Salons reopen in Moradabad after state government allowed salons and beauty parlours to operate with conditions of social distancing and other precautionary measures. #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/YhGoCXR4B2

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 1, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and Ahmedabad bus services resume

From Monday Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus services in state districts and Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) will resume after almost two and a half months. Health guidelines issued by the government are being followed by the passengers, drivers and conductors. Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidelines regarding #Unlock1 have come into effect today and will remain effective till 30 June.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

First train among 200 special trains departs from Mumbai for UP

Mahanagari Express, the first train among 200 special trains, departed on Monday from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.The ministry of railways (MoR) after consultation with ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) and ministry of home affairs (MHA) had earlier announced that train services shall be further partially restored with effect from June 1. Over 1.45 lakh passengers will travel on 200 trains from Tuesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update

US sends more than 2 million doses of HCQ to Brazil

The US has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug, Hydroxychloroquine, touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses, PTI reports.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Global COVID-19 cases cross 61.6 lakh; US worst-hit country

The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world stand at 61.6 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 3.71 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.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Mumbai to get 100-member medical team from Kerala

A 100-member medical team from Kerala will help doctors in Mumbai tackle the COVID-19 outbreak as active cases continue to rise in India’s financial capital, reports moneycontrol . An advance team has already reached Mumbai’s Seven Hills Hospital, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said on 31 May.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Maharashtra allows film, TV shoots with social distancing

Last evening, the Maharashtra government gave permission to resume shooting for films, television, and web series. The state government has laid down conditions for resumption of shooting work. Units will have to adhere to social distancing norms and hygiene practices.

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update

US will consider rejoining WHO if it ends corruption, reliance on China: White House

The US will consider rejoining the World Health Organization if it ends corruption and reliance on China, the White House said on Sunday.

President Donald Trump on Friday terminated America’s relationship with the WHO and accused the global health body of being hand in glove with China in sharing inaccurate information to the world about the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 370,000 people globally.

The WHO needs to reform. What the president said, if the WHO reforms and ends the corruption and ends the reliance on China, the US will very seriously consider coming back, US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien told ABC News.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Haryana Latest Update

Haryana to open interstate borders from 1 June, places of worship from 8 June

 The Haryana government on Sunday issued fresh guidelines for the next phase of lockdown and decided to open its interstate borders, including those with Delhi from 1 June and places of worship, hotels and malls from 8 June.

Seeking to follow the Centre’s guidelines for the next phase of lockdown, starting 1 June, the state government also decided to allow interstate movement of people and goods. As per the fresh guidelines issued by Haryana, the lockdown in containment zones will continue till 30 June.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Noida-Delhi border to stay sealed except for exempted services, people

The Noida-Delhi border will remain sealed for the movement of people to and from the national capital, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration said in its latest guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown issued on Sunday.

The decision has been taken based on a Health Department report on Sunday which said the source of infection in 42 percent of the coronavirus cases detected in the district in the last 20 days has been tracked to Delhi, according to the guidelines.

“Therefore, it has been decided in the public interest that status quo shall be maintained with respect to the inter-state border,” stated the guidelines signed by District Magistrate Suhas LY.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Jharkhand, Andhra, Maharashtra express concerns over running shramik trains

In a marathon meeting which ended hours before the Railways began operating 200 special passenger trains, the national transporter said its trains will run as per schedule with minor changes in stoppages to address the concerns expressed by Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra about the planned services from 1 June.

Sources said a high-level meeting was convened at the railway headquarters to resolve the matter. They indicated that the three states have raised concerns over the rising cases of the coronavirus as the reason behind their opposition to the movement of trains.

“Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have expressed reservations about running of trains or number of stoppages as planned. The matter is being discussed with the states. Any further development in this regard will be intimated,” a railway spokesperson said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India now seventh worst-hit country in world

India has now become the world’’s seventh worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus cases, according to the World Health Organization’s coronavirus tracker. The US, Brazil, Russia, UK, Spain and Italy are the countries that have reported more cases than India as of now.

As the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus draws to a close, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 1,82,143 and the number of deaths has risen to 5,164. The country recorded 8,380 new infections and 193 deaths in the past 24 hours.