Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 3,254 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today; state home minister inaugurates care centre for cops in Navi Mumbai

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Report says India Lifts Ban on Export of Hydroxychloroquine

“Department of Pharmaceuticals has approved the lifting of ban on Export of Hydroxychloroquine API as well as formulations. Manufacturers except SEZ/EOU Units have to supply 20% production in the domestic market. DGFT has been asked to issue formal notification in this regard: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Sadananda Gowda,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi, Netanyahu discuss areas of cooperation on COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu the potential areas in which the two countries can expand cooperation in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, including research and development efforts in the field of vaccines.

During their telephonic conversation, Modi also congratulated Netanyahu on assuming the prime ministerial office for a record fifth time.

“Had an excellent conversation with my friend PM @netanyahu about how India-Israel can collaborate in the post-COVID world,” Modi tweeted.

“India-Israel partnership will grow ever stronger in the days to come,” he said.

An official statement later said the leaders discussed the potential areas in which India and Israel could expand their cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including research and development efforts in the fields of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,567 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths reported in Mumbai today

The BMC said that 1,567 more coronavirus cases and 97 deaths reported in Mumbai on Wednesday. Total number of cases in the city is now at 52,445, including 23,693 recovered/discharged, 26,897 active cases and 1855 deaths.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in MP cross 10,000

200 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Madhya Pradesh today, taking the case count to 10,049. Seven more casualties were also reported, taking the state’s toll to 427.

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Arunachal CM says two COVID-19 patients recovered today

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu said that two more patients have recovered and were discharged on Wednesday. Both of them have been sent for 14 days home quarantine. Total positive cases in the state now stand at 61, including ffour recovered.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Lockdown will be lifted in a phased manner, says Uddhav Thackeray

The Maharashtra CMO said that the state government is taking cautious steps for ‘Mission Begin Again’.

“Like we imposed the lockdown in phases, it will have to be lifted in a phased manner. The danger is yet to pass. But, we cannot bring the economic cycle to a grinding halt even as we fight coronavirus,” the statement added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

COVID-19 care centre for cops set up in Navi Mumbai

Reports said that Maharashtra health minister Anil Deshmukh inaugurated a 50-bed COVID-19 care centre for police personnel at the “Navi Mumbai police headquarters in Kalamboli as police personnel who have died due to the coronavirus infection rose to 35 on Wednesday,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab farmers begin sowing paddy

Farmers in Amritsar have begun sowing paddy. Satnam Singh, a farmer says, “We are finding it very difficult to employ labourers for sowing as migrants have left for their home states & local labourers are comparatively more expensive”.

Punjab: Farmers in Amritsar have begun sowing paddy. Satnam Singh, a farmer says, "We are finding it very difficult to employ labourers for sowing as migrants have left for their home states & local labourers are comparatively more expensive". pic.twitter.com/iJnQEw6ImN

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

191 new COVID-19 cases in Telangana

Telangana reported 191 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections to 4,111. Eight new deaths were also recorded as the toll reached 156.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Two COVID-19 patients in Kerala commit suicide, probe ordered

Kerala health minister KK Shailaja on Wednesday ordered an investigation after two patients committed suicide in a dedicated COVID-19 ward at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, The Indian Express reported.

“The Principal Secretary (Health) has been directed to carry out a probe and submit a report at the earliest. Around 11:30 am, nurses found a resident of Anadu in Thiruvananthapuram district hanging by a rope inside the Covid-19 isolation ward. Though hospital staff brought him down and admitted him to the intensive care unit, he lost his life,” the report said.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Mamata Banerjee tells private schools not to increase fees

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday told private schools in the state not to hike fees this year owing to the critical economical situation due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

28 CRPF personnel in Kashmir test COVID-19 positive

28 CRPF personnel deployed in Kashmir test positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, PTI reported.

Coronavirus in Sikkim Latest Updates

No free quarantine in Sikkim after 18 June

“There will be no free quarantine facility for people returning to Sikkim after June 18 as the state government decided to close down all such facilities. Those wishing to return to Sikkim after June 18 can avail paid quarantine, the state’s nodal officer for evacuation/coordination, Rinzing Chewang Bhutia said,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt bars online classes for students till class 5

The Karnataka government on Wednesday barred online live classes for students from LKG till class 5. For classes 6-10, a committee has been formed to submit recommendations on pros and cons of online education. Committee will submit a report in 10 days, said S Suresh Kumar, Karnataka Education Minister.

“Strict action will be taken if schools collect more fees in the name of online education,” he added.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

West Bengal health bulletin today:

New positive cases: 343
Total cases: 9328
Active cases till today: 5117 (167 more compared to yesterday’s figure) 

Deaths in last 24 hrs: 17
Total deaths: 432

Kolkata remains largest contributor to fresh cases and deaths

Discharged in last 24 hrs: 159
Total discharged: 3779
Discharge rate: 40.51%

Sample tested in last 24 hrs: 9519

Total samples tested: 2,97,419

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Kejriwal meets Amit Shah to discuss COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said he met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday.

He said, “Discussed the situation on coronavirus in Delhi in detail. He assured of all cooperation.”

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Dharavi reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

The Dharavi area in Mumbai Mumbai reported 11 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Wednesday. The slum area’s total now stands at 1,964, with 73 deaths. Dharavi has reported only two deaths due to Covid-19 in the last 10 days.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

510 new COVID-19 cases in Gujarat today

The Gujarat health department said that 510 more coronavirus cases and 34 deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is now at 21,554, including 14,743 cured/discharged and 1,347 deaths.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi reports 1,501 new COVID-19 cases

The Delhi government said that 1,501 COVID-19 cases, 384 recovered/discharged/migrated and 48 deaths were reported in the National Capital on Wednesday.

The total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 32,810, including 12,245 recovered/discharged/migrated and 984 deaths: Government of Delhi

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

3,254 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 3,254 cases of coronavirus and 149 deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. The state tally now stands at 94,041 and 3,438 deaths.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra monsoon session postponed

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday was quoted as saying that the monsoon session of the state Assembly had been postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

NHRC issues notice to Delhi govt over COVID-19 ‘mismanagement’ 

“The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issues notice to Delhi Government and Union Health Ministry over serious allegations about Covid mismanagement including non-availability of beds, inadequate number of tests, increasing deaths, delay in last rites of the deceased,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Nepal Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Nepal rise to 4,364

“Nepal’s coronavirus cases reached 4,364 with 279 people testing positive in the last 24 hours. The tally includes 674 discharges and 15 fatalities,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt may use GPS trackers for people in home quarantine

The Punjab government is mulling procurement of Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers for keeping a check on those flouting COVID-19 home quarantine guidelines.

The trackers fitted with a SIM card can be integrated with the state government’s COVA app for tracking those home quarantined people who defy guidelines, putting the lives of others in danger, an official said on Wednesday.

The COVA Punjab (Corona Virus Alert) App has been developed by the state government to provide people with preventive care information and other government advisories.

“This is a lockable GPS based tracker put on wrists. It will send an alert if a home quarantined person violates the guidelines by going outside,” Punjab Special Secretary cum Chief Executive Officer, E-Governance, Ravi Bhagat said on Wednesday.

“It is reusable after the completion of 14 days of quarantined period,” he further said.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Uddhav Thackeray says lockdown may be extended if guidelines are violated

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said in a press conference that the lockdown could be extended in the state if people don’t follow the guidelines.

He also said that the suburban train services in Mumbai should be resumed “for movement of staff on essential services duty,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

No new COVID-19 case in Himachal today

The Himachal Pradesh health department said that no new coronavirus case was reported in the state on Wednesday. 450 people have tested positive for COVID19 in the state till date, including 186 active cases, 247 recovered and 6 deaths.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Sabarimala temple to open on 14 June

The Travancore Devaswom Board said that the Sabarimala temple will open on 14 June evening for the monthly puja.

“We discussed with both ’tantris’ of temple. With their consultation and cooperation we decided this. As of now, we’re going ahead with monthly puja and temple festival scheduled from 19 June,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan govt restricts inter-state travel amid spike in COVID-19 cases

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday issued restrictions on inter-state travel of people because of a spike in coronavirus cases in the state.

“People seeking to move out of the state will have to obtain a pass while personal IDs of those entering Rajasthan in private buses, taxis or personal vehicles will be checked and they shall be screened, an order issued by the Home Department said.

“Those reaching the state in scheduled domestic flights, trains or buses have already been through various safety protocols before boarding and they will be screened again on arrival at the destination airports, railway stations and bus stands in Rajasthan, the order said,” India Today quoted the irder as saying.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Mumbai Police constable succumbs to COVID-19

A constable of the Mumbai Police succumbed to coronavirus on Wednesday, News18 reported. The 54-year-old constable’s death took the toll due to the infection in the state police department to 35.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

65 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala today

65 more COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Wednesday. The total number of active cases in the state is now at 1,238, recovered cases at 905, said Kerala chief minister’s office.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu reports 1,927 new COVID-19 cases

The Tamil Nadu health department said that 1,927 coronavirus cases and 19 deaths reported in the state on Wednesday. The total number of cases in the state is now at 36,841, including 17,179 active cases, 19,333 discharged and 326 deaths.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan govt issues SOPs for inter-state travel

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday “issued directions for regulating the inter-state movement of persons including the movement of people by international flights into state as per accordance with MHA’s SOP. People coming to state by scheduled domestic commercial flights/trains/buses to be screened on arrival,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

120 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka

The Karnataka health department said that 120 more coronavirus cases and three deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours.

Total number of cases in the state is now at 6,041, including 3,108 active cases, 2,862 discharged, and 71 deaths (2 due to non-COVID causes).

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Shiv Sena corporator in Mira Bhayandar succumbs to COVID-19

A Shiv Sena corporator from Mira Bhayandar and his mother, who had tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the infection, News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi LG directs chief secy to ensure hospitals display availability of beds

Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday directed the Delhi chief secretary to ensure all hospitals/clinics/nursing homes to display availability of beds on LED boards outside their establishments, at entry point, availability of beds (COVID and non-COVID), charges including for rooms/beds and details of contact person for admission.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

One ITBP jawan tests positive for COVID-19

One new case of coronavirus was reported in ITBP in the last 24 hours. There are total 22 active cases and 194 have recovered till date, the force said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Harsh Vardhan says India’s fatality rate less than other COVID-190-hit countries

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday addressed a webinar organised by Bhagwan Mahavir University, and said that the Centre “has been very active since China announced the coronavirus on 7 January”, India Today reported.

“In a country of 1.3 billion population, we have between 2.5 to 3 lakh cases. Our doubling rate has increased from 3 days to now around 16 days. Our fatality rate is much less compared to other badly-affected nations. We don’t know how long we’ll witness this. But the fact is that less than 3 per cent have succumbed to this illness and maximum due to co-morbidities. Today 0.4 per cent Covid-19 patients are on ventilators, 1.5 per cent on oxygen and 2 to 2.5 per cent are in Intensive Care (ICU),” he was quoted as saying.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Dakshineshwar temple to open in Kolkata from 13 June

The Dakshineshwar temple in West Bengal’s Kolkata will open from 13 June, India Today reported. “It will be open from 7 am to 10 am in the morning and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the evening,” the report said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Recovery rate in India stands at 48.88%, says Centre

The Centre on Wednesday said, “As many as 5,991 patients were cured of COVID-19 in last 24 hours.

“Total number of patients recovered to 1,35,205, while total active cases is now 1,33,632. For the first time, the total number of recovered patients has exceeded active cases.

“Recovery rate now stands at 48.88 percent.”

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

218 new COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh today

Coronavirus cases in Andhra Pradesh rose to 5,247 on Wednesday after 218 new cases were reported on Wednesday.

News18 reported that the rise in cases was due to the “foreign returnees causing a spurt in virus infection in the state”.

“The cumulative total includes 4,126 local, 933 from other states and 188 foreign returnees. A Covid-19 patient died in East Godavari district, taking the overall toll to 78,” the report added.

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

46 COVID-19 patients recover in Tripura

Reports said that 46 coronavirus patients recovered in Tripura on Wednesday and were released from a Care Center in Agartala after two consecutive tests came negative.

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb praised healthcare personnel and said he is hopeful of other patients recovering soon.

“According to latest reports, 38,573 persons were tested till date in the state at the rate of 9,359 tests per million,” The Indian Express reported.

Happy to share that 4️⃣6️⃣ COVID19 patients have been released today from Bhagat Singh COVID Care Center after their test results came NEGATIVE.

I appreciate the efforts of Health staffs. May the other patients recover soon!

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Aaditya Thackeray says Mumbai’s doubling rate rose to 24.5 days

Additionally, India Today reported, “Referring to the huge crowds at Mumbai’s Marine Drive, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that relaxations for exercise along beaches have been given so that people can remain fit, not to fall sick.”

The good news from Municipal Commissioner of @mybmc today:
As of yesterday,
1. Mumbai’s doubling rate was at 24.5 (national ave is 16)
2. Death Rate has lowered to 3% (almost at par with national ave)
3. Discharge rate is 44%
4. Dharavi doubling days at 42 days

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

MK Stalin condoles DMK MLA Anbazhagan’s death

DMK chief MK Stalin condoled part MLA Anbazhagan’s death due to COVID-19 on Wednesday.

“Should the news like thunder and lightning strike me in a single jolt at the same time in the morning? A member of Dravida movement ‘Pazhakadai’ Jeyaraman’s son, my sibling who has gained the love and support of stalwart Kalaignar, my brother who spins like a top on the call for party work, Chennai West district secretary, Member of Assembly J Anbazhagan. My heart is not ready to accept that you have passed away," he said. 

இடியும் மின்னலும் ஒருசேர இறங்கியது!

மக்கள் பணியில் அர்ப்பணித்துக்கொண்டு, தியாக தீபமாக சுடர்விட்டொளிரும் சகோதரர் @JAnbazhagan ஐ எப்படி மறப்பேன்? நானே தேம்பி அழும் நிலையில், அன்புவின் குடும்பத்தார்க்கும், உடன்பிறப்புகளுக்கும் எப்படி ஆறுதல் சொல்வேன்? இனி எப்போது பாச முகம் காண்பேன்?

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Meghalaya Latest Updates

Pregnant woman tests COVID-19 positive in Meghalaya

A pregnant woman has tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the state’s tally to 44, officials said on Wednesday. The woman, who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, had recently returned to the state from Delhi along with her husband and both were placed under institutional quarantine, a senior health official said.

She was admitted to the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here on Tuesday night and she tested positive for the deadly virus, he said.

“One high risk contact of a positive patient has tested positive for COVID19 in Shillong. Person is under medical supervision,” Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma tweeted. Of the 44 cases, 30 are active while 13 persons have recovered and one has died, he added.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Total 359 COVID-19 cases in Goa so far

Total positive cases in Goa are 359, active cases 292, and cured cases 67.  108 cases have come from outside the state, Pramod Sawant, Goa chief minister said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Two COVID-19 patients who escaped hospitals found in Maharashtra 

Reports said that two patients of coronavirus who escaped from separate hospitals in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad were found on Wednesday. News18 also reported that one of them was an undertrial prisoner.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

23 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand today

23 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, which increased the state’s total number of cases to 1,560. The toll in the state stands at 15.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

VBM flights to Gulf countries increased from 107 to 165

Union civil aviation ministry Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that 58 more flights have been added to evacuate stranded and distressed Indian citizens from Gulf countries between Wednesday and 30 June 2020.

“Starting immediately, number of flights from Gulf under phase-3 of Vande Bharat Mission now increased from originally planned 107 to 165,” he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre announces third phase of Vande Bharat mission

Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the third phase of the Vande Bharat Mission will be launched on Wednesday.

“Starting immediately, Phase 3 of VBM will have 80 flights to Europe (2 daily flights to London & 2 to other European destinations) between now & 30 June; & 10 more flights to US-Canada in addition to 70 already announced,” he said.

Significant decisions to further ramp up Vande Bharat.

Starting immediately, Phase 3 of VBM will have 80 flights to Europe (2 daily flights to London & 2 to other European destinations) between now & 30 June; & 10 more flights to US-Canada in addition to 70 already announced. pic.twitter.com/OLR0jjkTk2

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Vehicles queue at Rajasthan-Gujarat border

A long queue of vehicles was seen at the Rajasthan-Gujarat border areas in Sirohi district, as Rajasthan government sealed the state borders for a week due to a rise in coronavirus cases.

Long queue of vehicles seen at Rajasthan-Gujarat border areas in Sirohi district, as Rajasthan government sealed the state borders for a week due to a rise in #COVID19 cases. pic.twitter.com/xYvVRVDmFu

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Yogi Adityanath asks officials to make available COVID-19 testing machines in all 75 districts in UP

To ensure quick COVID-19 test results, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday asked officials to make TrueNat machines available in all 75 districts of the state by 15 June.

As part of its efforts to ramp up the testing capacity, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had approved the use of TrueNat system for conducting coronavirus tests.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Naveen Patnaik attends technical workshop for healthcare workers 

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attends the technical workshop for healthcare personnel through video conferencing. The workshop was focused on further safety measures for healthcare workers engaged in #COVID19 duty. pic.twitter.com/iVj213kj1s

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in United Kingdom Latest Updates

Anti-inflammatory and cancer drugs tested in UK as potential COVID-19 therapy

Two drugs used to treat inflammatory diseases and cancer are being tested as potential therapies for patients with COVID-19, the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford announced on Wednesday.

Severe cases of COVID-19 are believed to be triggered by an over-reaction of the immune system, known as a cytokine storm, and researchers are investigating whether drugs that suppress certain elements of the immune system can play a role in arresting a rapid escalation of symptoms.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Uttarakhand reports 1,560 coronavirus cases

With 23 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 1,560, said the Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttarakhand.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19 in Delhi 

A 35-year-old BSF jawan succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Delhi on Wednesday, PTI quoted officials as saying. With this, the COVID-19 toll in the force climbed to three. 

This is the 14th COVID-19 death in the paramilitary or Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

Coronavirus Outbreak in Meghalaya Latest Updates

Meghalaya has 44 COVID-19 cases, says CM Conrad Sangma

One more person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the state’s overall count to 44 on Wednesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.

The new patient is a high-risk contact of a 72-year- old person who had earlier tested positive for the virus, he added. “One high risk contact of a positive patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Shillong. Person is under medical supervision,” the chief minister tweeted.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Govt to take action against CGHS empanelled hospitals refusing treatment

Action would be initiated against all CGHS empanelled hospitals designated as COVID-19 and COVID-19 facilities for denying treatment to coronavirus infected patients and to those suffering from other diseases, the Union health ministry said.

The matter has been reviewed and it is now decided to reiterate that all CGHS empanelled hospitals, which are notified as COVID-hospitals by state governments shall provide treatment facilities to CGHS beneficiaries as per norms of the scheme, for all Covid-19 related treatments, said the health ministry.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tripura Latest Updates

26 new confirmed cases in Tripura take state total to 867

Twenty-six more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 867, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said.

Of the fresh cases, 18 were reported from Sepahijala district, six from Tripura South and two from Khowai.

“Out of 1,450 samples tested for COVID-19, 26 people found positive,” Deb said in a tweet.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Nagpur reports 61 fresh COVID-19 cases; district total rises to 840

Sixty-one people tested COVID-19 positive in Nagpur district of Maharashtra on Wednesday, taking the overall count of such patients to 840, officials said.

The number of people who have died due to the infection in Nagpur till now is 14, the district information office (DIO) said in a statement.

So far, as many as 500 people have recovered, it said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Over 4 lakh COVID-19 tests conducted in Karnataka

The Karnataka government on Wednesday said that the COVID-19 tests conducted in the state has crossed the four lakh mark, while the recovery rate remained at 44 percent.

Sharing the daily COVID-19 bulletin on his Twitter handle, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said till Tuesday 4,00,257 samples were tested in 71 COVID-19 testing labs across the state.

“Karnataka crossed 4 lakh tests mark on Tuesday. So far, we tested 4,00,257 samples in 71 COVID-19 testing labs across the state with a positivity rate of 1.4 per cent,” he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

14 staff in Aurangabad jail contract COVID-19; district’s total rises to 2,264

As many as 14 staff members of the Harsul jail in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, a prison official said.

Reports of 14 jail staff members, including two officers, came out positive on Wednesday, a senior prison official said.

All the new patients are asymptomatic and they have been quarantined at facilities set up in the jail premises, the official said.

Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad rose to 2,264 on Wednesday after 114 more people tested positive for the disease, a district official said.

– PTI

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

49 million more people may fall into extreme poverty this year due to pandemic: UN chief

Nearly 49 million more people are likely to fall into extreme poverty this year due to the COVID-19 crisis and every percentage point drop in the global GDP would mean hundreds of thousands of additional children will have stunted growth, warned UN chief Antonio Guterres, calling on countries to act immediately to ensure global food security.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Assam reports 3,092 cases after 42 more test positive

After 42 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Assam till noon on Wednesday, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 3,092, said  health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

COVID-19 lockdowns across world may have prevented 531 million new infections: Study

Two new studies have pointed to the effectiveness of lockdowns around the world, claiming that proper implementation in some countries has reduced the transmission of coronavirus and controlled its rapid spread, saving millions of people from being infected in the still-raging global pandemic.

In the first  study, published in   Nature  on 8 June, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley report that shutdowns prevented or delayed an estimated 531 million coronavirus infections across six countries — China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, France and the United States. A  second study  by scientists at Imperial College London estimates that shutdowns saved about 3.1 million lives across 11 European countries.

Interventions to reduce the coronavirus’ spread in Europe have brought down infection rates down by an average of 81 percent compared to pre-intervention times, the  Nature report  claims.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Two doctors among 19 hospital staff test COVID-19 in Udhampur

Nineteen staffers, including two doctors, at Udhampur district hospital in Jammu and Kashmir tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, officials said.

The staff had come in contact with a pregnant woman who recently underwent a cesarean section at the hospital and were placed under quarantine after her report for COVID-19 came positive, they said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Supriya Sule urges Maharashtra govt to reopen barber shops

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and MP Supriya Sule urged the Maharashtra government to allow barber shops and salons to reopen.

In a series of tweets in Marathi, Sule has said those involved in the business are facing economic hardship due to closure of barbershops and salons amid the lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

कोरोना विषाणूचा प्रादुर्भाव झाल्याने कराव्या लागलेल्या लॉकडाऊनमुळे सलूनचा व्यवसाय पुर्णतः बंद आहे. या व्यवसायावरच उदरनिर्वाह करणारा नाभिक समाज यामुळे प्रचंड अडचणीत आहे.हा व्यवसाय करणारी अनेक कुटुंबे सध्या आर्थिक अडचणीचा सामना करीत आहेत.(1/2)

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,908 Mumbai police personnel test COVID-19 positive, 21 cops die

A total of 1,908 Mumbai police personnel have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, ANI reported on Wednesday. As many as 905 cops have been cured of the viral infection, while the toll has risen to 21. 

82 personnel of State Reserve Police Force have also tested positive for COVID-19 so far, the news agency further reported.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra Pradesh confirms 4,126 COVID-19 cases

With 136 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 4,126, said the health department on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh hospital beds by July-end to accommodate patients from other states: CM 

Delhi has to arrange for 1.5 lakh hospital beds by July-end if people from other states start coming to the National Capital for COVID-19 treatment, said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday. 

“We will try our best to make arrangements to provide treatment to all, we all have to fight COVID-19 together,” said Kejriwal.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Not the time for politics: Kejriwal on Lt guv opposing Delhi govt’s order to reserve hospital beds 

This is not the time to do politics, we all have to fight COVID-19 together said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Lt governor’s order reversing Delhi government’s decision on reservation of hospitals.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi needs about 1.5 lakh hospital beds by July: Arvind Kejriwal 

“In normal time, 50 percent patients come from outside Delhi for treatments. So going by that calculation we need about 1.5 lakh beds by July. I will personally oversee stadiums being turned into quarantine centres. In last eight days, Delhi hospitals admitted 1,900 people. Around 4,200 beds are vacant in hospitals,” said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during a press briefing on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Bihar reports over 5,000 COVID-19 cases

128 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total confirmed cases to 5,583, said the state health department on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Jama Masjid may have to close again, says Shahi Imam 

The Jama Masjid may have to be closed again due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation in Delhi, the mosque’s Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari said, reports PTI. This comes after Shahi Imam’s secretary Amanullah died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Kejriwal praises media for highlighting issues faced by patients

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while giving a presser on COVID-19 situation in Delhi on Tuesday praised the media for highlighting the problems faced by coronavirus patients in Delhi. He also said that directives of Anil Baijal will be implemented in letter and spirit, saying this is not the time for disagreements or arguments with Opposition parties.

He also said, “I am requesting neighbouring states to make adequate arrangements there so that more people do not have to come to Delhi. I am sure they are also doing their part.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi govt will abide by decision taken by Lt Governor, says Kejriwal

The Delhi chief minister on Wednesday said that projections have shown that coronavirus will spread rapidly in Delhi. “We will require around 80,000 beds by 31 July,” he said.

He also noted that on Monday, the Centre — the Lt. Governor — overturned Delhi’s Cabinet decision that Delhi government hospitals be reserved for people of Delhi. “This is not the time for disagreements. We will abide by whatever decision Lt. Governor has taken,” he said.

Lt Governor Anil Baijal had directed the government and medical authorities in the National Capital to ensure that treatment was not denied to anybody on the grounds that they were not residents of the city.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Kejriwal addressing media about COVID-19 situation

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses the media about the coronavirus situation. “Thank you for your blessings and wishes, have tested negative for the coronavirus,” he said.

Kejriwal also said he was constantly thinking of ways to tackle the coronavirus numbers in Delhi when he was in quarantine. He urges people to wear masks, follow physical distancing guidelines and make this a people’s movement and likens this to the odd-even scheme.

LG और केंद्र के आदेश को लागू किया जाएगा। हमें एक दूसरे से नहीं, मिलकर कोरोना से लड़ना है। https://t.co/KX2Iu0Zfww

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Remdesivir prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with COVID-19: Study

Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with the new coronavirus, according to a study published in the journal Nature on Tuesday.

The findings were first reported in April by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a “preprint,” prior to traditional academic validation provided by a medical journal.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Uddhav Thackeray stresses on decentralisation of new industries

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has stressed the need for decentralisation of new industries in the state in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

At a review meeting of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Corridor on Tuesday evening, Thackeray said separate zones of industries should be created along the corridor and all facilities required by units should be provided there. The Samruddhi Corridor is a 701-km-long expressway being constructed to cut short the travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan closes its borders due to rise in cases

Rajasthan has closed its borders due to increasing COVID-19 cases, ANI has reported. No person will be allowed to enter the state. Those who wish to leave need to take prior permission, the report adds.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Update

Five new COVID-19 cases in Mizoram, total climbs to 93

Five more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the state tally to 93. reports PTI. Of the total 93 COVID-19 cases, 92 are active as only one person has recovered from the disease.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Man dies of COVID-19 in Bareilly, days after escaping from Ghaziabad hospital

A man has died while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection in Bareilly, days after escaping from a Ghaziabad hospital where he was initially admitted, officials said on Wednesday.

The victim used to live in Delhi and work as a tailor, they said, adding that he had fled a Ghaziabad hospital and reached his sister’s place in Badaun two days ago.

“The man, about 45 years of age, died at a Bareilly hospital on Tuesday. He was admitted there two days ago,” Chief Medical Officer Yashpal Singh said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

123 new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan take state total to 11,368

Rajasthan registered a total of 11,368 confirmed coronavirus cases after 123 more people tested positive for COVID-19 till 10.30 am on Wednesday, said the state health department. 

As many as 256 patients have lost their lives to the viral disease in the state.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

30,000 more COVID-19 cases likely to be reported in next 15 days, says Delhi health minister 

Taking in accordance the current situation in Delhi, it is likely that there will be around 30,000 more COVID-19 cases in the next 12-15 days, said health minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday. 

“If one person gets infected, it takes around 2 weeks for him/her to cure and during this period they infect nearly 2-10 other people. Considering the present situation, it’s expected that in next 12-15 days, there’ll be around 30,000 more cases,” said Jain.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Over 1.24 lakh cases in Maharashtra under Sec 188 of IPC for violating lockdown rules

A total of 1,24,369 cases have been registered in Maharashtra under Section 188 of IPC since 22 March for violation of coronavirus-lockdown norms, said the police on Wednesday. 

The police force further said that 846 accused have been arrested in cases of assault on cops. 

Total 124369 cases have been registered under Section 188 of IPC, since 22nd March till today, for violation of #CoronavirusLockdown norms. 846 accused arrested in cases of assault on policemen: Maharashtra Police pic.twitter.com/dg6eAIQ4oW

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha’s COVID-19 recovery rate at 65.6%

Of the total 3,250 COVID-19 cases in Odisha, 2,133 patients have been cured of the infectious disease so far, said health officials on Wednesday. This takes the recovery rate in the state to 65.6 percent.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

3,250 COVID-19 cases in Odisha 

Odisha reported 3,250 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday after 110 more individuals tested positive for the novel coronavirus, said health officials. The figure includes 1,106 active cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

NCP corporator dies of COVID-19 in Mumbai 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator Mukund Keni died of the novel coronavirus disease late at night on Tuesday.

Keni, who was the corporator of Kalwa under the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), tested positive for COVID-19 14 days ago and was put on a ventilator support at a private hospital in Mumbai.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Pune records 10,012 COVID-19 cases

The total number of confirmed coronavirus in Pune is at 10,012 with 442 people succumbing to the viral disease till now, said the health officials on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

34,914 confirmed cases, 307 COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu 

Tamil Nadu remained the second worst COVID-affected state in the country with 34,914 confirmed coronavirus cases. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 307 COVID-19 deaths so far.

As many as 18,325 patients have recovered in the state so far.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

DMK MLA who was infected with COVID-19 passes away in Chennai

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Member of Legislative Assembly J Anbazhagan, who was suffering from the novel coronavirus, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra Police reports no new COVID-19 cases in past 48 hours

No new COVID-19 case reported in Maharashtra Police in the last 48 hours. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, toll at 34, said the poloce force on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Virtual Parliament session could be on cards, say sources

The prospects of a routine session of Parliament have come under question with existing government buildings found inadequate to accommodate all members of Parliament if COVID-19 physical distancing norms are to be followed, according to highly-placed sources.

With neither the central hall of Parliament nor the Vigyan Bhawan plenary hall large enough to seat all the MPs while maintaining a minimum distance of one metre, the presiding officers of both houses are learnt to have been exploring options of holding a ‘hybrid’ session of Parliament or a virtual one, the sources told PTI.

The hybrid session would allow some MPs to be present physically in Parliament with the remaining ones attending it virtually.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

With 49% recovery rate, India’s number of recoveries exceed active cases for first time

After 1.35 lakh COVID-19 patients were cured of infectious disease as of Wednesday, India’s number of recovered cases exceeded the active ones for first time. There are 1,33,632 active cases across the country.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s COVID-19 recovery rate at 49%

The COVID-19 recovery rate in the country is 49 percent after 1,35,206 patients were cured of the infectious disease, said the health ministry on Wednesday. 

Total number of cases in the country is now at 2,76,583, including 1,33,632 active cases, 135206 have been cured/discharged/migrated and 7745 death, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s COVID-19 toll rises to 7,745

As many as 7,745 COVID-19 deaths were registered across the country as of Wednesday after 279 more individuals succumbed to the viral infection in the past 24 hours, said the health ministry.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

9,985 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hrs across India, says health ministry

India registered a total of 9,985 confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count across the country to 2,76,583 on Wednesday, according to the health ministry.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s COVID-19 total jumps to 2.76 lakh

The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 2,76,583, according to the latest data released by the health ministry on Wednesday.

The figure includes cases involving active cases, foreign nationals, patients who have recovered and the COVID-19 toll.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra reports 90,787 cases after 2,259 test positive in past 24 hrs, 3,289 deaths

In Maharashtra, 2,259 more individuals tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, taking the total of cases in the state to 90,787, a health official said.

The toll due to the pandemic reached 3,289 with 120 deaths being reported during the day, he added. 1,663 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery, taking the total of recovered patients to 42,638, the official said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Over 5 mn RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 conducted until 9 June: ICMR

Over five million RT-PCR tests to detect SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind COVID-19 pandemic – have been done across the country, India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said.

Till 6 June, a total of 50, 30,700 samples were tested across the country. Another 1, 41,682 have been tested in the past 24 hours, ICMR officials said.

“We have increased the testing capacity to 1.4 lakh per day. So far, we have 789 laboratories (553 government and 231 private labs). A total of 50, 30,700 samples have been tested till 6 June evening,” an ICMR official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Kapil Sibal question’s Delhi govt over reserving hospitals only for residents

Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday questioned the Delhi government over its earlier decision on reserving Delhi hospitals only for ‘Delhiites’. He took to Twitter saying, “In my Delhi nobody is an outsider”

In my Delhi nobody is an outsider

Why then discriminate between bonafide residents and others who are COVID positive

The Union is right

The Union must apply this logic to its other policies and not discriminate between one resident and another

— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

DMK MLA dies of COVID-19 in Chennai

Senior DMK MLA and party’s Chennai west district secretary J Anbazhagan died at a hospital in Chennai on Wednesday morning, reports New18. He was undergoing treatment for the virus. Anbazhagan is the first legislator to die for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu and was a three-time MLA.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Global COVID-19 tally crosses 72 lakh, claims over 4 lakh lives

Globally, the coronavirus has infected more than 72.37 lakh people and claimed over 4.11 lakh lives so far, according to the Johns Hopkins University. As many as 33.70 lakh people have recovered.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

One more dies of virus in Assam as COVID-19 total crosses 3,000-mark

One more person died of coronavirus in Assam on Tuesday as the infection count crossed the 3,000-mark with 215 fresh cases. According to Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, five people have died of the virus in the state so far while the infection count stands at 3,050. The fresh death was reported from Karbi Anglong district on Monday.

📌Alert ~ 113 new #COVID19+

21 Hojai, 20 U'guri, 17 T'kia, 16 Nagaon, 12 Barpeta, 9 G'para, 5 Bongaigaon, 4 Kamrup M, 3 D'garh, 2 Jorhat, 1 Chirang, 1 K'ganj, 1 Basistha, 1 MMCH

↗️Total cases 3050
↗️Recovered 1097
↗️Active cases 1945
↗️Deaths 05

11:55 PM/June 9/Day's total 215 pic.twitter.com/PK4X56POGZ

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

With 50,878 cases, Mumbai’s COVID-19 case count crosses Wuhan’s

On Tuesday, Mumbai crossed 50,878 coronavirus cases, which was around 700 more than China’s Wuhan, where the global pandemic first surfaced in December. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wuhan is 50,333, including 3,869 deaths. Maharashtra meanwhile stands at 90,000 cases, ahead of the 84,000-plus cases in China, remains the worst affected state in India

Coronavirus Outbreak in Punjab Latest Update

Punjab allows distribution of prasad, langar at religious places

The Punjab government on Tuesday allowed langar and the distribution of prasad at religious places, revising its earlier lockdown guidelines.

On Tuesday, an order issued by the Punjab’s Home Department said, It has now been decided to allow community kitchens (langar) and serving of prasad at religious places, subject to the condition that physical distancing norms and all COVID hygiene precautions while preparing and distributing food shall be strictly followed.

It also said the standard operating procedure of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for religious places should be meticulously complied with by managements of religious institutions.

It has now been decided to allow community kitchens, langar and serving of 'prasad' at religious places, subject to conditions that physical distancing norms and all #COVID19 hygiene precautions while preparing&distributing food shall be strictly followed: Government of Punjab pic.twitter.com/K45k2J07Mq

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

UN warns against ‘global food emergency’

The UN secretary-general is calling for immediate action to avoid a global food emergency, saying more than 820 million people are hungry, about 144 million children under the age of 5 have stunted growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic is making things worse.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there is more than enough food to feed the world’s 7.8 billion people, but our food systems are failing.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi registers 1,336 new cases today 

Delhi on Wednesday reported 1,366 new COVID19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the National Capital to 31,309, including 18543 active cases, 11861 recovered/discharged/migrated and 905 deaths, according to the latest bulletin from the Delhi Health Department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

BJP, Congress allege ‘mega scam’ in purchase of medical equipment

Stepping up the attack on the BJD government in Odisha over its response to the coronavirus outbreak, opposition Congress and BJP on Tuesday alleged a mega scam in the purchase of medical equipment and sought a clarification on the matter from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Alleging large-scale corruption in the procurement of masks, personal protection equipment (PPE) and other paraphernalia, state Congress president Niranjan Patnaik said he would move the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Lokayukta for a thorough probe into the matter.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

30-year-old man dies on Shramik special train 

 A 30-year old man died while travelling on a Shramik train from Alleppey in Kerala to Malda town on Tuesday, a government railway police official said here.

Sheikh Khatip, a resident of Chandpur village under the Pukuria police station in Malda was travelling from Alleppey in a Shramik special that was on way to New Jalpaiguri in north Bengal, police said.

He was allegedly vomiting and suffered from dysentery, according to his uncle Sheikh Mofijul, who was also travelling with him, police said. He died on Monday while travelling on the train, but the body was taken off after the train reached Malda, Mofijul claimed.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi hospitals ordered to prominently display beds availability at main gate

Delhi government hospitals and private facilities here will now have to prominently display information about the availability of beds on a flex board at their main gates, according to an official order Tuesday.

It comes in the wake of several families, whose members may have been a positive or suspected case of COVID-19, alleging that they were turned away by various hospitals despite beds being available.

The order says the decision has been taken to provide first-hand information to people about the position of vacant beds in the city government hospitals and private facilities.

Coronavirus Outbreak in UK Latest Update

UK coronavirus toll crosses 50,000-mark

Britain’s statistics agency says the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK has risen to 50,107, reports AP. The updated figures from the Office for National Statistics are up to the week ending May 29 and are collated from death certificates, which can take a couple of weeks to be issued.

The statistics differ from the daily figures provided by the government, which has virus-related deaths across the UK at 40,597. Those are based on initial cause of death assessments by doctors.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Since June, India has reported over 200 COVID-19 deaths every day

The toll due to the coronavirus infection rose to 7,471 and the cases mounted to 2,66,598 in the country on Tuesday. A total of 336 new COVID-19 fatalities and 9,987 cases were reported in the last 24 hours till Tuesday 8 am, according to Union Health Ministry data.

Since the onset of June, the country has also been witnessing over 200 COVID-19 fatalities each day. Also, the country has registered over 9,000 coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row.