Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Delhi govt says reports on shortage of beds 'misleading'; National Capital records 1,330 new COVID-19 cases today

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%

US unemployment dropped unexpectedly in May to 13.3% as reopened businesses began recalling millions of workers faster than economists had predicted, triggering a rally Friday on Wall Street and giving President Donald Trump something to boast about amid his reelection bid.

The jobless rate is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression. And for the second straight month, the Labor Department acknowledged making errors in counting the unemployed during the coronavirus outbreak, saying the real figure is even worse than the numbers indicate.

Still, after weeks of dire predictions by economists that unemployment in May could hit 20% or more, the news that the economy added a surprising 2.5 million jobs last month was seen as evidence that the collapse may have bottomed out in April at 14.7% and that a recovery is well underway as states loosen their lockdowns and let stores, restaurants, gyms and other businesses reopen.

“We are witnessing the easiest phase of growth as people come off temporary layoffs and come back to their employers,” said Harvard University economist Jason Furman, who led the White House Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama presidency. “And once employers are done recalling people, the much harder, longer work of recovery will have to proceed.”

(AP)

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan cross 10,000

“Rajasthan reports 222 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 10,084. Number of active cases stand at 2,507, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

316 new COVID-19 cases in Haryana today

316 COVID-19 cases were reported in Haryana on Friday, the state health department said. Total number of cases in the state is now at 3597, including 1209 recovered/discharged and 24 deaths.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Goa reports 30 new COVID-19 cases today

The Goa health department said that 30 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 196 including 131 active cases and 65 recovered.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

143 new COVID-19 cases in Telangana 

The Telangana health department said that 143 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,290.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

Chandigarh admin says violators of home quarantine will be fined

“Health Department of Chandigarh Administration has issued orders stating that Govt instructions/guidelines regarding prevention & control of Covid-19 need to be more stringent; has ordered imposition of a fine of Rs 2,000 for violating the home quarantine instructions,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt to give Rs 65 lakh compensation to kin of police who died of COVID-19

Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh was quoted by reports as saying that the state government will provide Rs 65 lakh compensation to the kin of each police personnel who died due to coronavirus infection in the state.

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

79 new COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand today

Jharkhand reports 79 new Covid-19 positive cases; total number of cases in the state now reaches 922. The death toll stands at 7: State Health Department.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Jammu and Kashmir reports 182 new COVID-19 cases

182 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir; 108 from Kashmir division and 74 from Jammu division. Total positive cases in the Union Territory stand at 3324 including 2202 active cases.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

1,330 new COVID-19 cases in Delhi today

Delhi reported 1,330 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 26,334. The toll stands at 708. There are 15,311 active cases, the Delhi government said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

No shortage of beds for COVID-19 patients in Delhi, says govt

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said that there were some “misleading reports that there is a shortage of beds for COVID-19 patients in Delhi because a few private hospitals are refusing admissions”.

“The truth is, there is absolutely no shortage of beds in Delhi at the moment. The issue is that some hospitals are not updating data on Delhi Corona app on time or misrepresenting actual data when patients call. Patients were not getting data on hospitals,which Delhi corona app is trying to fix.We’re making hospital bed data real-time soon,” he added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Mumbai rise to 45,854

Mumbai reports 1,150 new Covid-19 positive cases and 53 deaths. The total number of positive cases in Mumbai reaches 45,854; death toll stands at 1518: Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Jammu and Kashmir govt says staff of public offices to begin work from tomorrow

“All the officers and staff of government offices, at all levels, shall attend offices on regular basis on all working days with effect from 6 June 2020 (tomorrow), the Jammu and Kashmir government said.

All the officers & staff of Government offices, at all levels, shall attend offices on regular basis on all working days with effect from 6th June 2020 (tomorrow): #JammuandKashmir Government pic.twitter.com/EON1L0jh6L

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases in Delhi cross 26,000

1,330 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Delhi on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the National Capital to 26,334. The toll stands at 708. There are 15,311 active cases, the Delhi government said.

Coronavirus in  Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

BSF jawan among 90 new COVID-19 patients in Chhattisgarh

A personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) was among the new cases of coronavirus in Chhattisgarh on Fridayy, PTI reported. “On Thursday, the state had reported 93 COVID-19 cases. The state’s COVID-19 count is now 863, though active cases are 630 as 231 people have been discharged and two patients have died, he said,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

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

Jammu and Kashmir records 182 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally 3,324: Officials

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Pinarayi Vijayan says COVID-19 situation in Kerala is ‘grim’

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that the situation in Kerala was “grim” after the state recorded over 100 new case of coronavirus in a day for the first time.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala CM says Sabarimala will allow 50 people at a time

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that visitors to the Sabarimala temple will be limited to 50 people at a time and “the crowd will be regulated using virtual queue management system,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

427 COVID-19 cases reported in Bengal today

West Bengal reported the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases with 427 cases reported on Friday. The total number of cases in the state is now at 7,303. The toll is at 294 with 11 deaths reported.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal govt extends duration of insurance scheme for COVID-19 workers

Government of West Bengal has extended the tenure of the insurance scheme for various categories of persons deployed for #COVID19 related duties up to 31st July, 2020, the West Bengal Health Department said.

Government of West Bengal has extended the tenure of the insurance scheme for various categories of persons deployed for #COVID19 related duties up to 31st July, 2020: West Bengal Health Department pic.twitter.com/8STfFPvyrP

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus in UP Latest Updates

Malls to open outside containment zones in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government said that shopping malls in the state outside containment/buffer zones will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm. Spitting is strictly prohibited inside the premises of the malls and other public places, the statement said.

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

90 new COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh today

90 new coronavirus cases were reported in Chhattisgarh on Friday. The total number of cases in the state rises to 863, including 231 cured/discharged and two deaths.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP reports 502 new COVID-19 cases today

In last 24 hours, 12 deaths and 502 new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh, taking the total toll to 257 and number of cases to 9,733. There are 3,828 active cases, the state health department.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Jamia Millia Islamia reopens offices with 50% staff

Jamia Millia Islamia reopens its offices with 50 percent staff reporting on rotation basis, employees aged above 60 working from home, PTI reported on Friday.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

139 COVID-19 deaths in Maharashtra today

Maharashtra recorded 139 deaths on Friday, the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day. 

2,436 persons tested positive for coronavirus in the state. Total cases in the state are now at 80229, including 2849 deaths. 35156 patients recovered, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu govt says no underplay in publishing COVID-19 data

Tamil Nadu health minister Vijaya Bhaskar said 12 deaths and 1,438 coronavirus cases have been reported in the state on Friday.

“We are more transparent with the publication of COVID-19 bulletin. Tamil Nadu government is following all protocols of ICMR.There is no underplay in publishing data.

“We should not politicise the issue amid the pandemic. Our statements should encourage our front-line workers and not hurt them. We are not hiding any fact as being reported in media. We welcome criticism but not the ones that are politically motivated,” he said.

Coronavirus in Keralal Latest Updates

Restaurants, malls to reopen in Kerala from 9 June, says CM

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that places of worship, restaurants, malls will reopen in the state from 9 June. All guidelines issued by the Centre will be implemented in the state, he added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says staff must report to work once a week or face pay cut

The Maharashtra government on Friday said it was mandatory for government employees to be present in office once a week during the COVID-19 lockdown, failing which they will have to face salary cut.

As per a notification issued by additional chief secretary (finance) Manoj Saunik, all government departments have been asked to prepare a roaster of officers and employees affiliated to them.

“All employees, except those on sanctioned leave or medical leave, will need to be in office for one day in a week compulsorily,” the order read.

Disciplinary action will be taken by department heads against those who leave the office without permission during the lockdown, it stated. If an employee remains absent during the assigned day, he/she will lose pay for an entire week, it warned.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Guwahati Central Jail sealed after one tests positive

India Today reported that Guwahati Central Jail complex on Friday was sealed after an inmate tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Kerala reports 111 new COVID-19 cases

Kerala reported its highest single-day jump in coronavirus cases with 111 new patients recorded, reports said. Reportedly, 50 new patients came to the state from abroad, and 48 are from .other states.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

1,438 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu registered a record jump of 1,438 novel coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 28,694 on today, while the death toll rose to 232 with 12 more deaths.

Chennai recorded 1,116 new Covid-19 cases on today, its highest single-day count so far, taking the number of the infected in the city to 19,809.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka reports 515 new COVID-19 cases

Karnataka reported 515 new coronavirus cases from 5 pm on Thursday to 5 pm on Friday. The total number of cases in the state rose to 4,835, including 3,088 active cases.

The toll stands at 57, the state health department said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Seven new COVID-19 cases in ITBP

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the last 24 hours. There are total 31 active cases and 177 have recovered till date.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP minister to undergo COVID-19 test

Uttar Pradesh medical education minister Suresh Khanna will undergo a COVID-19 test after he visited a hospital in Meerut where positive patients are under treatment, PTI reported. Khanna had on Monday paid a visit to Government Medical College in Meerut to inquire about the well being of the patients there and get their feedback about the treatment, Information Officer of the minister Jayendra Singh said.

On the advice of doctors, Khanna will give his sample for coronavirus testing on Saturday, he said.

Khanna, who also holds the portfolios of Finance and Parliamentary Affairs ministries, is currently under home quarantine.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Puducherry Latest Updates

Five new COVID-19 cases in Puducherry today

Puducherry health minister Malladi Krishna Rao said that five fresh coronavirus cases have been reported in the union territory on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the UT to 104. The number of active cases in UT is 62.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says pet owners allowed to take animals outside

“Pet owners in Maharashtra are allowed to take their animals outside for walks during lockdown, state government tells Bombay High Court,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Religious places to open in Guwahati from 8 June

The Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed opening of places of worship from 8 June in Guwahati. As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir or singing groups, etc will not be allowed.

Assam: Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed opening of places of worship from June 8; visuals from Guwahati.

As per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir or singing groups, etc will not be allowed. pic.twitter.com/1EoY3gGmOt

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus in Meghalaya Latest Updates

Meghalaya govt to open religious places from 14 June

Reports said that religious places in Meghalaya will reopen on 14 June. “This decision has been taken after a meeting between the state government and religious leaders,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Shops in Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar open on odd-even basis

Shops in Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai opened on an odd-even basis from Friday. As per state government orders, shops in Zaveri Bazaar have been directed to open on odd-even basis to ensure that social distancing norms are followed.

Maharashtra: Shops in Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai open on odd-even basis from today.

As per state govt orders, shops in Zaveri Bazaar have been directed to open on odd-even basis to ensure that social distancing norms are followed. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/q8N4tjpYfL

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Mamata slams BJP over ‘playing politics’

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for engaging in politics while the state government was battling the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cyclone Amphan afternath.

“I really feel bad that when we are fighting against COVID-19 and Amphan and working to save lives, some political parties are asking to remove us. I never said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be removed from Delhi.

“Is this the time for engaging in politics? Where were they for the last three months? We were working on the ground. Bengal will win against both COVID-19 and the conspiracy,” she said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

JNU pulls up faculty members for anti-CAA protest on 3 June

The Jawaharlal Nehru University registrar on Friday said, “It has come to the notice of administration that a few faculty members of JNU held a protest against CAA in the campus on 3 June. Protesting faculty members are requested not to sully image of the University by violating COVID-19 guidelines.”

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt launches scheme for COVID-19 testing to be done by private labs

Punjab health minister BS Sidhu on Friday said, “Governments labs have a capacity of 9,000 coronavirus tests per day. We’ve launched a scheme under which people can contact private labs for sampling at home for which they’ll charge Rs 1000 as service charge. They’ll do sampling and test will be done for free in our lab.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Civil services prelims exam on 4 Oct: UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services exam 2020 (prelims) on 4 October. The Civil Services main exam will be held on 8 January, 2021.

The exams were postponed in view of the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Candidates can log on to the official wesbite — upsc.gov.in — to check the revised schedule online.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

SC to pass order on registration, employment of migrant workers in home states tomorrow

The Supreme Court reserved its order for Tuesday on registration of migrant workers in their home state and about their future job arrangements, according to Bar and Bench.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Authors retract Lancet article that found risks in HCQ against COVID-19

An influential medical journal article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients was retracted on Thursday, adding to controversy around a drug touted by US President Donald Trump.

Three of the authors of the article retracted it, citing concerns about the quality and veracity of data in the study.

The anti-malarial drug has been controversial in part due to support from Trump, as well as implications of the study published in British journal The Lancet last month, which led several COVID-19 studies to be halted.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

12,80,833 migrant labourers tracked in UP so far, says state health department

The principal health secretary of health in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Mohan Prasad, said 12,80,833 migrant labourers have been tracked so far with the help of ASHA workers in the state. 

“Of the total, there are 1,163 workers who are symptomatic. Their samples have been collected for test,” said Prasad.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

700 stranded Indians board INS Jalashwa in Male

Maldives: People board Indian Navy's INS Jalashwa in Male. The ship will bring back around 700 Indian citizens under #OperationSamudraSetu. pic.twitter.com/CWuX2vtgoO

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Repeal FIRs against migrant workers for violating lockdown guidelines: Indira Jaising urges SC

Raising the issue of the plight of migrant workers, senior advocate Indira Jaising on Friday requested the Supreme Court to dismiss all FIRs against the labourers for violating lockdown conditions by stepping out of houses, proceeding on foot or by cycles. 

The apex court has said that it will consider the request.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

At least 28 lakh migrants returned to Bihar, state govt tells SC

Appearing for the Bihar government, advocate Ranjit Kumar on Friday told the Supreme Court that around 28 lakh people have returned to the state. The apex court was hearing the matter on the ongoing migrant crisis during coronavirus outbreak. 

“All steps are being taken by the Bihar government to ensure their well-being. Skill mapping is also undertaken to look for their employability,” said Kumar.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Supreme Court gives 15 days time to states to send migrant labourers home

The Supreme Court on Friday said the state governments will get 15 days’ time to transport all stranded migrant labourers to their respective native states. The apex court was hearing on suo case case on plight of migrant workers. 

The court said, “What we intend to do is we will give you and the states 15 days’ time to transport all migrants. All states will bring on record how they will provide employment and other kind of relief. There should be registration of the migrants.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Rupee slips 1 paisa to 75.58 against US dollar

The rupee surrendered all intra-day gains to provisionally close on a flat note at 75.58 against the US dollar on Friday as investors looked for cues to move forward and take positions.

Forex traders said positive domestic equities, sustained foreign fund flows, the revival of business activities, and weak US dollar supported the local unit, but there were still a slew of risks, including US-China trade tiff, that weighed on the currency.

– PTI

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

46 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand 

Uttarakhand detected 46 more positive cases of COVID-19, taking total confirmed cases in the state to 1,199. “Active cases stand at 874 while 11 deaths have been reported so far,” said the state health department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Bihar confirms 4,551 COVID-19 cases

With 99 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Bihar, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 4,551, according to the state health department on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Health ministry issues guidelines for safe ENT practice to minimise spread of COVID-19 

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines for safe ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) practice to minimise the spread of #COVID19 infection among ENT doctors, nursing staff, support staff, patients and their attendants. pic.twitter.com/J18wqk1qxZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s COVID-19 recovery rate at 48.27%

In the past 24 hours, a total of 5,355 COVID-19 patients have been cured of the novel coronavirus, taking the total number of recoveries over 1 lakh, according to the latest data released by the health ministry on Friday. This takes India’s COVID-19 recovery rate to 48.27 percent.

“Presently, there are 1,10,960 active cases and all are under active medical supervision,” the health ministry further said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Over 4,200 Shramik trains deployed till 3 June to send more than 1 crore migrant workers home: Centre tells SC

More than 4,200 Shramik Special trains have run till 3 June to send over 1 crore migrant labourers their home states, Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday. The apex court was hearing on suo motu case on plights of migrant workers.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

SC asks Centre and States to send all migrant labourers home in in next 15 days

The Supreme Court said on Friday that it intends to give 15 days to Centre and States to transport all migrant labourers to their native places, PTI reported. 

The apex court was hearing the matter on the ongoing migrant crisis on Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak in India.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Sun Pharma initiates phase-2 clinical trials for potential COVID-19 treatment drug

The clinical trials for potential COVID-19 treatment drug will be conducted across 12 centres in India on 210 patients. The treatment duration for patients will be 10 days. The results of the clinical trials are expected by October, 2020, Sun Pharma said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai up from 12 days to 19: BMC

In a meeting chaired by Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal on Wednesday had said that the doubling rate of cases in Mumbai has reached 19 days. Till last week, it was around 11-12 days .

According to the data released by the civic body, on 27 April, the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the financial capital was 10 days .

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

No events on International Yoga Day to take place this year: AYUSH Ministry 

There will be no events on International Yoga Day in Leh this year, ANI reported quoting AYUSH Ministry Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha on Friday. He further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the programme is not certain.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had to take part in Yoga Day program at Leh, but now due to the COVID19 crisis, nothing is final. No public programs will be held on that day: Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, AYUSH Ministry pic.twitter.com/sskISKXheq

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra Pradesh records 3,427 confirmed cases

Andhra Pradesh registered a total of 3,427 confirmed coronavirus cases after 50 more people tested COVID-19 positive in the past 24 hours, said the state health department on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Updates

Five test positive in Mizoram taking total COVID-19 cases to 22

Five people who returned to Mizoram recently tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 22, an official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Three officials in health ministry test COVID-19 positive

Three officials in the health ministry have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, News18 reported. Testing of contacts is underway, the report further said. 

The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has prompted the health ministry to issue a list of preventive measures to contain the fast-spreading virus, including restriction on entry of visitors.

According to The Times of India , the office memorandum issued on Wednesday said the entire premises of the ministry at Nirman Bhawan, including washrooms, lifts and staircases, will remain shut for thorough sanitisation on 6 and 7 June. Only  emergency COVID-19 team will be exempted.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

More than 2.08 lakh COVID-19 tests conducted in Mumbai: BMC

According to the BMC, over 2.08 lakh COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Mumbai till 2 June, of those only 20.18 percent people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

“Even the COVID-19 case doubling rate has gone up to 19 days,” said the official.

Another senior BMC official said, the daily number of cases are seeing a declining trend with the count remaining below 1,500 on most of the days since 22 May.

– PTI

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Average daily COVID-19 growth rate declines in Mumbai: BMC

With a trend of steady decline in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the average daily growth rate of infections has gone down, claimed officials of the city civic body, spearheading the metropolis’s response to the pandemic.

According to a top Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official, as per the data till 2 June, the average daily growth of COVID-19 cases went down from more than 8 percent a a few days ago to 3.64 percent.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Samsung launches an app for Galaxy Watch to remind users to wash hands

Samsung has developed an app that could make handwashing a habit. The South Korean company launched its new smartwatch app that helps improve hand hygiene as people learn to adapt to life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“This is why Samsung has developed an app to provide a clear guide on how, and how regularly, users should be washing their hands,” the company said in a blog post.

The Hand Wash app, which is there as ‘Hand Wash’ in the Watch section of the Galaxy Store, helps users remember to wash their hands at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the day.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

NHRC moves SC against migrant crisis

NHRC has moved the Supreme Court on the issue of migrant workers, as it attempts to ensure migrants’ rights are protected and they don’t face such tragedies in the future again. The apex court will take up the matter at around 1 pm today.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

No new govt schemes to be initiated for FY21 due to COVID-19, says report

The Central government has suspended all new schemes upto Rs 500 crore till March 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, CNBC TV18 reported.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Floor of DRDO office in Delhi sealed after employee tests positive

A floor of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in Delhi closed for a day for sanitisation after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported.

All protocols are being followed to disinfect the building, according to sources.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Jhalawar reports in 23 COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan 

Of the 68 new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, the maximum was reported in Jhalawar after 23 people tested positive. 

Twenty cases were reported in Bharatpur, 16 in Jaipur, four in Baran, two in Kota and one in Sawai Madhopur. While, two patients were returnees of other states.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

9,930 COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan; toll at 213

Rajasthan reported 68 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 9,930 on Friday, said the state health department. The COVID-19 toll in the state stood at 213.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Woman gives birth on board Shramik train 

A woman gave birth to a boy on board ‘Shramik Special’ from Lingampali in Telangana to Balangir in Odisha, on Friday. The mother and the child have been shifted to a government hospital in Titlagarh, ANI reported. 

Odisha: A woman gave birth to baby boy on board 'Shramik Special' from Lingampali in Telangana to Balangir in Odisha, today. The mother and the child have been shifted to a government hospital in Titlagarh; both are doing well. pic.twitter.com/PsXQpkpMYw

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

35 migrant workers injured after bus falls in ditch in UP

At least 35 migrant labourers were injured when a bus carrying them from Rajasthan to Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh, fell into a ditch, police said on Friday.

The incident took place on Thursday at about 11 pm when the bus driver lost control and the vehicle fell into a ditch, said Circle officer Massa Singh.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

SC seeks Centre’s response on fixing price cap for COVID-19 treatment 

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on fixing a price cap for treatment of COVID-19 patients after it agreed to consider a PIL for fixing an upper limit for bills by private hospitals. The case will be heard after a week.

Petitioner Avishek Goenka told the apex court that private hospitals are charging exorbitant fees from COVID-19 patients, making it inaccessible to most of them.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Nagaland Latest Updates

14 new COVID-19 cases in Nagaland

Fourteen new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nagaland in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases to 94, said S Pangnyu Phom, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

63-yr-old who succumbed to COVID-19 in Odisha was diabetic, says report

The person who succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Odisha was a 63-year-old male from Khordha district who had tested positive for the disease, according to local reports . 

The report further said that the patient was diabetic and had other underlying comorbidities.

The COVID-19 toll in the state climbed to eight on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

COVID-19 toll in Odisha stands at 8 

Another COVID-19 related death took place in Odisha, taking the coronavirus toll to eight on Friday, according to the state health department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

130 more test positive in Odisha taking state’s total to 2,608

After 130 more individuals tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Odisha, the total number of confirmed cases in the state climbed to 2,608 on Friday. “Number of active cases stand at 1,117,” said the state health department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Jharkhand confirms 843 COVID-19 cases with six deaths

Jharkhand recorded a total of 843 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Friday, ANI quoted the state health department. The figure included 447 active cases. 

So far, six people have lost their lives to the infectious disease while, 380 COVID-19 patients have been cured. 

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Pune Police to launch ‘virtual appointment system’ to interact with citizens online

The Pune Police is planning to launch a “virtual appointment system” which will allow citizens to speak to officers online from their homes and get their complaints and grievances addressed.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

IMPPA requests Uddhav Thackeray to amend ‘impractical guidelines’ to restart shooting in Maharashtra

The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, requesting to amend ‘certain impractical guidelines’ issued by the government to restart media entertainment industry in the coastal state.

In an official written statement dated 2 June, the IMPPA highlighted four such guidelines issued by the government to restart film and television shoots in the state.

One of the guidelines that call for the mandatory presence of a doctor, ambulance, and nurse throughout the shooting, is considered ‘impossible’, given the fact that the medical professionals are less in number even in hospitals that are currently working among the crisis.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Lucknow Mosque takes preventive measures against COVID-19 

Taqwiyat ul Iman Masjid authorities in Lucknow are taking all precautionary measures against the fast-spreading coronavirus as religious places are set to open on 8 June, ANI reported. 

Lucknow: Taqwiyat ul Iman Masjid authorities are taking all precautionary steps as religious places are set to open on June 8. Saud Rais,Masjid Committee says,"we will ensure social distancing inside the mosque. We have put up posters of advisory. Devotees to wear masks." pic.twitter.com/lYHIGEqBJG

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat govt announces relief package of Rs 14,000 cr to revive economy 

The Gujarat government has announced a relief package of Rs 14,000 crore to help revive the economy that suffered a setback during the COVID-19 pandemic, PTI reported.

The package, announced by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, included tax rebates to consumers and loan subsidy for business and shop owners.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

43,86,376 COVID-19 samples tested so far: ICMR

Of the total 43,86,376 COVID-19 samples tested so far, 1,43,661 samples have been tested in the past 24 hours, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s COVID-19 recovery rate at 48.27%

Of the total 2,26,770 coronavirus cases in India, at least 1,09,462 COVID-19 patients were cured of the viral infection, according to the latest data released by the  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.

This brings India’s COVID-19 recovery rate to 48.27 percent.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India’s total confirmed cases over 2.26 lakh  

In the past 24 hours, India registered 9,851 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of infections across the country to 2,26,770 as of Friday. The figure also includes 1,10,960 active cases.

At least lives of 273 people were claimed by the infectious disease taking the COVID-19 toll to 6,348.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Punjab Latest Updates

Sanitisation begins at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar 

Punjab: Sanitisation being done at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar as temples are set to open on June 8.

As per Ministry of Health&Family Welfare guidelines touching of idols/holy books, choir or singing groups & physical offerings like prasad, distribution of holy water not allowed pic.twitter.com/0wgdk0TVnC

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Guwahati City temples set to reopen from 8 June 

Barring Kamakhya Devalaya, all other devalayas and temples in Guwahati are set to reopen for devotees from 8 June as per the Unlock-I guidelines announced by the government.

According to the guidelines issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, all religious places can reopen from 8 June subject to gathering of maximum 20 people per hour, reported The Sentinel .

In case of religious places with smaller available space, the management committees of such religious institutions can downsize the number of devotees per hour.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border

Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border as people commute through the route. pic.twitter.com/2sFUha7xaF

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

20 Delhi metro officials infected with COVID-19 so far

Twenty officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far. The DMRC officials clarified that these cases were not reported from a single office and said all precautionary measures were taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

Even though the Metro operations are shut, a few employees came to work on rotational shifts from 18 May, when the fourth phase of the lockdown kicked in and certain modes of transportation were allowed to function in Delhi-NCR, senior Delhi Metro officials said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra confirms 77,793 COVID-19 cases till now 

Maharashtra remained the worst COVID-affected state with 2,933 new cases on Thursday, taking the total of confirmed infections to 77,793, while its toll rose to 2,710 after 123 fresh fatalities.

The number of discharged patients in the state also rose to 33,681. Of the 123 deaths, 68 were reported in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India pledges $15 million to global vaccine alliance

As India pledged $15 million to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country stood with the world in these challenging times. He was addressing the virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

In his address, Modi said India stands in solidarity with the world in these challenging times, according to a statement from the PMO.

He said the COVID-19 pandemic, in someways, has “exposed the limitations of global cooperation and that for the first time in recent history, the human kind faces a clear common enemy”.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India commits to UNDP to adapt to development priorities during pandemic: Ambassador TS Tirumurti 

TS Tirumurti, India’s new Permanent Representative to United Nations, on Thursday, assured New Delhi’s commitment to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to adapt to new development priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As one of the largest contributors to UNDP among the developing countries, we take a keen interest in the Organization’s success. I assure you of our steadfast commitment to UNDP in catering to COVID times and beyond to adapt to new development priorities,” Ambassador TS Tirumurti said in a statement.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Centre issues SOPs for reopening commercial establishments

The Centre on Thursday released standard operating procedures for reopening offices, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and religious places amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country.

According to the SOPs for commercial establishments, the ministry said that hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions should be in place mandatorily at the entrance and only asymptomatic customers and visitors will be allowed. Face cover or mask will be mandatory, it said.

Visitor entry to shopping malls should be allowed in a staggered manner and adequate manpower be deployed by mall management for ensuring social distancing norms, the SOPs mentioned.

Gaming arcades, children play areas and cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha imposes weekend lockdown in 11 districts till June-end

The Odisha government has announced a ‘weekend lockdown’ in a total of 11 districts till June-end to reduce the frequency of people coming out of their homes, said chief minister Naveen Patnaik. 

“It means people will be at their homes for full eight days in June,” said Patnaik.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Low COVID-19 testing levels in Delhi worrisome: Union Health Minister 

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the rising number of COVID cases, a high positivity rate, and low testing level in parts of Delhi was worrisome.

He stressed on a need for ramping up testing, coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control measures.

Chairing a high-level meeting through video-conference to review the preparedness for prevention and control of the novel coronavirus infection in Delhi, Vardhan expressed concern over all districts of the National Capital being affected by COVID-19, and high positivity rates and low testing levels in many districts.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi records over 25,000 COVID-19 cases after 1,359 more test positive

Delhi, which figures among the worst-hit states and Union Territories, recorded 1,359 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, which took the city’s COVID-19 tally to 25,004, and the toll due to the disease mounted to 650, authorities said.