Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra cross 1 lakh with 3,493 new infections reported today; toll stands at 3,717
Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates: Movement of people will remain prohibited across the country from 9 pm to 5 am during the ongoing ‘Unlock 1’, but there are no restrictions on plying of buses with passengers and goods trucks on highways, the Centre said on Friday.
 "Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra cross 1 lakh with 3,493 new infections reported today; toll stands at 3,717")
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
Baramulla schools conduct online classes
Schools’ management with the help of District Administration in Baramulla is conducting online classes for students as schools are closed due to #COVID19. Chief Education Officer, Baramulla says,“Over 40,000 students are benefitting from these online classes, amid lockdown.”
J&K: Schools' management with the help of District Administration in Baramulla is conducting online classes for students as schools are closed due to #COVID19. Chief Education Officer, Baramulla says,"Over 40,000 students are benefitting from these online classes, amid lockdown." pic.twitter.com/rZqKxP1Vvn
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
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Public health workers fighting virus face growing threats
Emily Brown was stretched thin. As the director of the Rio Grande County Public Health Department in rural Colorado, she was working 12- and 14-hour days, struggling to respond to the pandemic with only five full-time employees for more than 11,000 residents. Case counts were rising.
She was already at odds with county commissioners, who were pushing to loosen public health restrictions in late May, against her advice. She had previously clashed with them over data releases and control and had haggled over a variance regarding reopening businesses.
But she reasoned that standing up for public health principles was worth it, even if she risked losing the job that allowed her to live close to her hometown and help her parents with their farm.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Officials who usually work behind the scenes managing tasks like immunizations and water quality inspections have found themselves center stage. Elected officials and members of the public who are frustrated with the lockdowns and safety restrictions have at times turned public health workers into politicized punching bags, battering them with countless angry calls and even physical threats.
(AP)
Coromavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple to be shut from 13 June
The Guruvayur Devaswom in Kerala’s Trivandrum said, “Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple to be closed for devotees from 13 June, as nearby areas Chavakkad and Vadakkekad have been declared as containment zones. Weddings scheduled for tomorrow allowed; other wedding bookings, darshan passes stand cancelled.”
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49 new COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand today
49 new coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Friday, taking the total tally in the state to 1,656, the state health department said.Of the total cases, 963 were active cases was 963 while 685 people have been cured and discharged from hospitals. Death toll stands at eight.
Coronavirus in Punjab latest Updates
Punjab govt approves weekend, holiday restrictions
The Punjab government said that Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday approved detailed weekend and holiday restriction guidelines, as per which inter-district movement will be barred except for e-pass holders and only shops dealing with essential commodities and services will be allowed to operate on all days of week.
“Shops dealing with essential commodities/services shall remain open on all days till 7 pm. Restaurants (for takeaway/home delivery only) & liquor shops will also continue to be open till 8 pm on all days,” the statement said.
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NHRC notices to Centre, IRDA over ‘refusal’ on mediclaim policies
The National Human Rights Commission has sent notices to Union Finance Ministry and the IRDA over a “report which alleged that healthcare workers”,who are at the maximum risk to contract COVID-19, are facing refusals or demands for high premiums on buying group mediclaim policies, officials said on Friday.
Reportedly, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and “the government offers little clarity” on insurance cover for private healthcare professionals doing non-COVID work, there is a scramble to find the right insurance policy. It is further stated that while most doctors have a medical cover, the struggle has mainly been about ensuring protection for their staffers, the NHRC said.
(PTI)
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2,137 new COVID-19 cases in Delhi today
Delhi on Friday recorded its highest single-day jump in coronavirus cases after 2,137 new infections were reported on Friday.
The Delhi government said that 71 deaths and 667 recovered/migrated/discharged today. Total number of positive cases here stands at 36,824, including 1214 deaths and 13,398 recovered/migrated/discharged.
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WHO says COVID-19 vaccine should be shared ‘as public good’
The World Health Organisation on Friday said that vaccines for the coronavirus “should be made available as a global public good,” News18 quoted WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as saying,
This is “to ensure everyone had fair access to any life-saving products that are developed”, he added.
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Modi-CMs meetings schedule:
The Indian Express reported the schedule of the meetings scheduled between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all chief ministers on 16 and 17 June:
“On 16 June, the Prime Minister is likely to interact with CMs of 21 states and UTs:
Punjab, Assam, Kerala, U’khand, J’khand, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Himachal, Chandigarh, Goa, Manipur, Nagaland, Ladakh, Puducherry, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadar Nagar Haveli & Dama Diu, Sikkim & Lakshadweep
On 17 June, the Prime Minister is likely to interact with CMs of rest 15 states and UTs:
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu And Kashmir, Telangana and Odisha,” the report said.
Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Updates
9 new COVID-19 cases in Manipur today
Nineteen people tested positive for coronavirus in Manipur in the last 24 hours, taking the state tally to 385, officials said.
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
202 new COVID-19 cases in MP today
202 new coronavirus cases and nine deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.Additionally, 159 people recovered as the number of cases in the state rose to 10,443 including 440 deaths and 7,201 recovered.
Coronavirus in Meghalaya Latest Updates
COVID patient gives birth to healthy baby in Shillong
“A Covid-19 positive woman has given birth to a healthy baby at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) hospital in Shillong, Meghalaya on Friday,” News18 reported.
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates
Uttarakhand reports 32 COVID-19 cases
32 new coronavirus cases and two deaths were reported in Uttarakhand on Friday, meanwhile, 52 people recovered. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 1724, including 21 deaths and 947 discharged: Uttarakhand State Control Room COVID-19
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COVID-19 cases in India cross 3 lakh mark
India confirmed 3,01,579 coronavirus cases after 3,296 new cases and 52 deaths were reported as of 8:20 pm on Friday, News18 reported. “The tally includes 1,43,259 active cases, 1,49,767 recovered/cured and the death toll stands at 8,553,” News18 reported.
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Taiwan donates masks to Mizoram, says report
The Taiwan government reportedly donated coronavirus masks worth Rs 45 lakh to the Mizoram government to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Minister Zoramthanga was quoted as saying by News18.
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
156 new COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir today
Jammu and Kashmir reported 156 new coronavirus cases, of which 88 are in the Jammu Division and 68 in Kashmir Division, reports said. The UT now has 4730 cases including 2591 active cases and 2086 recovered cases. Death toll is now at 53.
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Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs on 16, 17 June
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with all chief ministers via video conferencing on 16 and 17th June, News18 reported.
Coronavirus in Delhi latest Updates
Delhi Police ASI succumbs to COVID-19
An Assistant Sub Inspector of Police, who was admitted to a hospital after testing positive for coronavirus passed away due to the illness on Friday, the Delhi Police said.
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Manish Sisodia pays tribute to ’teachers of Delhi’
My salute to the teachers of Delhi who are writing history through their selfless service in our fight against COVID 19.
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) June 12, 2020
My heart goes out to the grieving families of Ompal Singh & Sheoji Mishra who lost their lives. Delhi Govt. is working to release ex-gratia immediately.
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AIIMS says ‘very low’ number of cases in India in relation to population
“Although India has gone up to the fourth rank as far as coronavirus cases are concerned, we’ve to accept that it is because of the population we have. If we look at no. of cases per million population, we still are very low in terms of number of cases,” Dr Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director said on Friday.
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
Bengal records 476 new COVID-19 cases
476 new cases of coronavirus and nine deaths were reported in West Bengal on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 10,244 and the toll is now at 451. The tally includes 4,206 discharges and 5,587 active cases.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
3,493 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today
COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra inched closer to one lakh with 3,493 new cases in the state on Friday.
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AIIMS director says Delhi govt must increase testing capacity
AIIMS director Randeep Guleria, on Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s statement regarding the expected number of corornavirus cases in the National Capital, said, “Number of cases in Delhi may not be as high as predicted but still whatever be the number, we have to increase our capacity so that we can manage increasing load that healthcare system is going to get.”
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Around 1.5 lakh tests being conducted everyday, says AIIMS director
“We were testing only around 10,000-20,000 people per day about 6 weeks ago, now we are testing almost 1.5 lakh people per day and this number is going up every day,” said Dr Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director.
Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates
Chhattisgarh govt to begin admission process in schools from July
Chhattisgarh minister Ravindra Choubey said that the state government has decided that the admission process in schools and colleges will commence in Chhattisgarh from July.
“A penalty of Rs 100 will be levied if any person is found not wearing a face mask in Chhattisgarh,” he added.
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
99 new COVID-19 cases in Punjab today
99 new cases of coronavirus and 4 deaths were reported in Punjab on Friday. The total number of cases in the state is now 2,986 including 641 active cases and 2282 recovered patients. The toll stands at 63, the state health department said.
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi LG forms committee for COVID-19 management
Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Friday formed a committee for the management of the coronavirus pandemic in the National Capital.
“The expert committee will give their opinion on various challenges being faced in Delhi in prevention of spread of coronavirus and measures to ramp up medical infrastructure. The committee would also provide examples from global and national best practices,” News18 reported.
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Centre issues SOPs for offices
Ministry of Health releases guidelines on preventive measures to be followed at offices, to contain the spread of #COVID19; a temperature of 24-30 degree Celsius to be maintained and there should be a relative humidity of 40-70%
Ministry of Health releases guidelines on preventive measures to be followed at offices, to contain the spread of #COVID19; a temperature of 24-30 degree Celsius to be maintained and there should be a relative humidity of 40-70% pic.twitter.com/MCogIoCGxi
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
78 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala
Kerala on Friday reported 78 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of active cases to 1,303 in the state. Additionally, one death and 32 recoveries were also reported in the state.
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No restrictions on passenger buses, goods trucks, says MHA
Movement of people will remain prohibited across the country from 9 pm to 5 am during the ongoing ‘Unlock 1’, but there are no restrictions on plying of buses with passengers and goods trucks on highways, the Centre said on Friday.
In a communication to all states, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that the purpose of restricting movement of individuals during the night was primarily intended at preventing congregation of people and ensuring social distancing, but not hampering supply chains and logistics.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued guidelines prohibiting movement of people between 9 pm and 5 am throughout the country, except for essential activities, he said.
(PTI)
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1,982 new COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu today
Tamil Nadu reported 1,982 new coronavirus cases and 18 deaths were recorded on Friday, taking the total number of infections in the state to 40,698 and the toll to 367.
Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates
COVID-19 testing centre set up in Goa village
The Goa health department on Friday said that a :mass COVID-19 testing facility" had been set up at Chimbel village, near Panaji, “after six positive cases were reported from there in the last two days,” News18 reported.
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Centre says COVID-19 recovery rate rises to 49.47%
The Centre said the recovery rate of coronavirus patients in India has increased to 49.47 percent and a total of 1,47,194 individuals have recovered from the deadly disease in the country, News18 reported..
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Doubling time improves to 17.4 days in India, says Centre
The Union health ministry on Friday said that the doubling time of coronavirus cases in India has improved to 17.4 days currently from 15.4 days a couple of weeks ago.
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Centre mulling adding ‘sudden loss of taste, smell’ as criteria for COVID-19 test
]The government is mulling to include sudden loss of taste and smell as a criteria for COVID-19 testing, sources said on Friday as India witnessed a surge in coronavirus instances with total caseload racing towards the three lakh mark.
The issue was discussed in a meeting of the National Task Force on COVID-19 held last Sunday, but no consensus on the matter has been reached yet. “At the meeting, some members suggested including loss of taste and smell in the eligibility criteria for COVID-19 testing stating that several patients have been reporting symptoms like these,” a source in the health ministry said.
(PTI)
Coronavirus in Puducherry Latest Updates
Puducherry CM says COVID-19 spreading in UT from Tamil Nadu
Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy was quoted by News18 on Friday as saying that the coronavirus pandemic is spreading in the Union Territory “largely due to the arrival of people from Chennai and other districts of neighbouring Tamil Nadu for health care facilities and other purposes.”
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MHA tells states to allow vehicular movement on highways during night curfew
The MHA on Friday wrote to state governments /UTs over the night curfew, and said, “some states/UTs are also restricting movement of persons and vehicles plying on highways between 9 pm and 5 am, which is hindering their smooth passage. Clarifies curfew only to prevent congregations and to ensure social distancing,” The Times of India reported.
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Centre likely to withdraw use of Azithromycin
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is likely to withdraw the use of Azithromycin, which was being administered to severely ill COVID-19 patients in the ICUs, from the combination of Azithromycin and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Dhananjay Munde tests COVID-19 positive, say reports
Maharashtra social justice minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus “but he is asymptomatic and his condition is stable”, News18 reported, quoting state health minister Rajesh Tope.
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
COVID-19 containment zones in Guwahati rise to 36
Reports said that the number of coronavirus containment zones in Assam’s Guwahati stand at 36 as of Friday and are “increasing rapidly”, The Indian Express reported.
Coronavirus in Nepal Latest Updates
448 new COVID-19 cases in Nepal
Report said that 448 new coronavirus cases were reported in Nepal in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the country to 5,062, including 16 deaths.
Coronavirus in DelhI Latest Updates
Delhi govt says people in home isolation will be given oximetres
“The Delhi government released an advertisement on Friday where it said that those placed in home isolation will be provided pulse oximeters, a device to monitor the amount of oxygen carried in the body,” India Today reported.
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
120 more COVID-19 patients recover in Odisha
Another 120 #Covid19 patients have recovered and are being discharged on 12.6.2020.
— H & FW Dept Odisha (@HFWOdisha) June 12, 2020
30 from Ganjam
19 from Khurda
14 from Balasore
12 from Bolangir
9 from Dhenkanal
7 each from Nayagarh & Sundargarh
6 from Angul
5 from Keonjhar
4 each from Jagatsinghpur & Puri
(1/2)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi doctor says COVID-19 curve may not flatten anytime soon
Dr SP Byotra, Vice Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Friday said, “The curve doesn’t seem to flatten anytime soon. We might see a peak in early or mid-July or possibly in August. Moreover, I don’t anticipate the vaccine till the first quarter of next year.”
Coronavirus in New Zealand Latest Updates
New Zealand to allow entry of maritime vessels
New Zealand on Friday reportedly said that the entry of “some maritime vessels” would be allowed into the country “as it looks to open up its economy after lifting all coronavirus restrictions earlier this week.”, The Indian Express reported.
“Cruise ships and people travelling for leisure, however, will continue to be banned from entering the country, the government said in a statement,” the report said
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BJP slams Kejriwal govt after SC criticism
After the Supreme Court’s criticism of the Delhi government for the coronavirus situation in Delhi, the BJP said the National Capital’s ““truth” is out and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been a “failure”,” News18 reported.
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States demanded 63 more Shramik trains, says Railways
The Railways on Friday said that state governments had demanded 63 more Shramik Special trains after Railway Board chairman wrote to them on requirement of such trains.
Of 63 Shramik Special trains demanded by states, maximum 32 will depart from Kerala while destinations of 23 will be West Bengal, the statement said,
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates
37 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand on Friday reported 37 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,692, the state health department said.
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
Hyderabad mayor in quarantine after driver tests positive
Hyderabad mayor Bonthu Rammohan was on Friday put under home quarantine after his driver and attainder tested positive for coronavirus, India Today reported.
“The Mayor, his family and several other officials of GHMC were put under home quarantine. Meanwhile, at least 43 media personals including reporters, cameramen, technicians have also tested positive for coronavirus. While 30 are admitted in hospital, 13 with mild symptoms have been put under home quarantine,” the report said.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates
Supreme Court asks Delhi govt to explain drop in COVID-19 testing
The Supreme Court pulled up Delhi government over a dip in coronavirus testing at a time when cases are rising faster than before in the National Capital.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to LNJP Hospital in Delhi and said, “There is a problem in Delhi, testing has gone down from 7,000 to 5,000 per day. Why has your testing gone down? Tell us why testing numbers are reducing in Delhi.”
“We have also noticed that the Delhi government itself has admitted that the number of tests has gone down in June as compared to the month of May.”
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NHAI becomes first construction sector organisation to go fully digital
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has become the first of its kind in the construction sector to go fully digital, ANI reported on Friday.
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India’s COVID-19 cases likely to peak in mid-July or August: VC, Ganga Ram hospital
The curve doesn’t seem to flatten anytime soon. We might see a peak in early or mid-July or possibly in August. Moreover, I don’t anticipate the vaccine till the first quarter of next year, said Dr SP Byotra, Vice Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram hospital.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Manipur Latest Updates
Imphal records 19 fresh COVID-19 cases
With 19 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Imphal, the total number of cases in Manipur’s capital climbed to 385, ANI reported. Of the total, there are 312 active cases.
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Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Salma Hayek set up fund for film industry workers
Oscar-winning Mexican directors Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu joined actress Salma Hayek to set up a fund to help support movie industry workers out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Mexican Academy of Cinema Arts and Sciences announced the fund Thursday. González Iñárritu spoke via a video call.
“This was an act of solidarity with our colleagues in this industry, without asking anybody else besides ourselves,” González Iñárritu said.
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Indian cricket team’s tour of Zimbabwe called off due to pandemic
The BCCI on Friday called off Indian cricket team’s short tour of Zimbabwe in August due to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement was on expected lines after Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Thursday that India’s limited overs tour in June-July was postponed indefinitely.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
58 more COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh
The King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow informed that samples of 58 have tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported. A total of 1,916 samples were tested for COVID-19, it said.
Out of the 58 new cases, one is from Hardoi, 19 from Barabanki, one from Gorakhpur, eight from Kannauj, seven from Shahjahanpur, three from Ayodhya, seven from Sambhal and 12 from Lucknow.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi HC, lower courts heard over 18,000 cases via video conference
Over 18,000 cases have been heard till 9 June via video conferencing by the Delhi High Court and subordinate courts during the restricted judicial functioning period that began on 23-24 March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The submission was made by the high court registry before a Bench of justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad.
While the Delhi High Court heard 3,787 cases via video conferencing, the subordinate courts heard 14,482 cases till 9 June.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates
141 new cases in Andhra Pradesh take state’s total to 4,402
Andhra Pradesh reported 141 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 4,402, said the state health department on Friday. The figure includes 1,723 active cases.
So far, lives of 80 people have been claimed due to the viral infection.
Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates
West Bengal govt to add mask, soap to mid-day meal items
The West Bengal government said it will provide students of State-run schools with masks and soaps along with other items as part of the mid-day meal scheme from July to help them protect themselves from coronavirus.
These students are getting rice and potato during the lockdown and from next month they will also receive daal, soybean, mask and soap, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee told reporters.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Himachal Pradesh reports 475 COVID-19 cases
Five new COVID-19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh take the total number of coronvirus cases to 475 on Friday, said the state health department.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
SC allows liquor sale in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted sale of liquor in Tamil Nadu. It allowed the state government to find out the ways and means to carry out selling, whether online or at physical outlets.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Lockdown won’t be imposed in Maharashtra again: CM
Lockdown will not be extended in Maharashtra, said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. He further appealed to the people not to crowd anywhere and follow the instructions given by the government.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates
No one to be denied of COVID-19 tests in Delhi: SC
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi government to increase testing capacity in NCR and ensure nobody is denied of tests.
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Hospitals handled COVID-19 patients’ bodies deplorable manner: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that it is the duty of every state government to increase COVID-19 testing and not keep people waiting for long to get tested. “We are shocked by the deplorable manner in which many hospitals have handled COVID-19 patients’ bodies, said the apex court.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Updates
1,607 coronavirus cases in Jharkhand
Jharkhand registered a total of 1,607 coronavirus positive cases as of Friday, said the state health department. Of the total, there are 969 active cases.
The COVID-19 toll in the state stood at eight.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Updates
Mizoram to test all Tamil Nadu returnees released from quarantine centres
Keeping in mind the soaring coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, the Mizoram government is making efforts to conduct a COVID-19 test on all returnees from the state, who have been released from quarantine facilities on completion of the quarantine period, said Health Minister Dr R Lalthangliana.
– PTI
Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates
Mamata Banerjee urges commuters to avoid overcrowding in buses
On GoWB's behalf, I'd like to thank all the relief workers, police & medical fraternity & civil society org, who've been at the forefront tackling the crises. However, we still need to be careful. Please follow social distancing norms & take strict care of your nutrition. (2/3)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 12, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak in Arrunchal Pradesh Latest Updates
Three Army personnel among six new cases in Arunachal Pradesh
Six more people, including three Army personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the total number of cases in the state to 67, a health department official said on Friday.
Three Army men tested positive for the disease in Singchung sub-division of West Kameng district on Thursday night, while two persons were detected with the infection in Changlang and one in Longding, he said.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab CM orders stricter lockdown on weekends, public holidays
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh ordered stricter lockdown on weekends and public holidays, even as the state mulled stringent curbs, including mandatory testing certification, for those coming from Delhi.
The decision to tighten the curbs on weekends and holidays has been taken amid apprehensions of COVID-19 reaching the community spread stage in Punjab and projections indicating that the peak in the State was still two months away.
– PTI
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Industries, labourers need each other, efforts should made to resolve disputes: SC
The Supreme Court mentioned that industries and labourers needed each other and efforts should be made to resolve disputes over payment of wages. The apex court has also asked states to facilitate settlement between firms and employees over wage payment, submit reports before labour commissioners, reported PTI.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Puducherry Latest Updates
163 COVID-19 cases in Puducherry
A total 163 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Puducherry as of Friday, of which 84 are active cases, said the Government of Puducherry. The COVID-19 toll stood at three.
Till now, 76 COVID-19 patients have been discharged or cured of the viral disease.
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SC takes note of reports of healthcare workers not being paid salaries
The Supreme Court took serious view of alleged non-payment of salary and non-arrangement of proper accommodation for doctors and healthcare staff for quarantine purposes.
The apex court also expressed anguish over allegations about doctors being not paid full salary for months both in private and government hospitals. The top court said, “this issue should not engage court’s and it should be settled by government.”
The plea filed in the Supreme Court to ensure a cosmetic artificial approach will be taken up on Wednesday next week.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha’s confirmed cases reach 3,498
112 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Odisha in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,498. Out of the total cases, 2,354 patients have recovered so far.
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Centre, airlines to discuss modalities of refunding air tickets
The Supreme Court on Friday sought Centre’s stand on a PIL seeking refund of air tickets which were booked for travel during lockdown period. The airlines said that they would sit with Civil Aviation ministry to sort out this issue.
They further added that no airline across the world are refunding air tickets.
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No coercive action against private firms that have failed to pay full wages: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that no coercive action be taken against private firms, which have failed to pay full wages to employees during lockdown period. The apex court was hearing the matter on on MHA notification on full wages during 54-day lockdown.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates
269 COVID-19 deaths in Rajasthan
After four additional COVID-19 deaths were reported in Rajasthan by 10.30 am on Friday, the toll in the state climbed to 269, said the health department.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
Bhopal to remain shut for two days in a week to contain COVID-19 outbreak, says health minister
In a bid to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus, Bhopal has decided to remain shut for two days in a week – on Saturdays and Sundays, said Madhya Pradesh health minister Narottam Mishra on Friday.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Rajasthan reports 11,930 confirmed cases
92 more COVID-19 positive cases and four deaths were reported in Rajasthan by 10.30 am on Friday. This took the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 11,930.
So far, there are 2,818 acrive cases in the state, said the health department on Friday.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates
No extension of lockdown in Delhi, says health minister
The lockdown in Delhi will not be extended, said health minister Satyendar Jain on being asked if there have been discussions to extend lockdown in the National Capital.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt hiding extent of COVID-19 outbreak in Aurangabad, says BJP MP
Bhagwat Karad, BJP MP and former mayor of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, accused the state government of hiding the extent COVID-19 outbreak in the district. He further blamed the Uddhav Thackeray-led government for reducing COVID-19 testing in Aurangabad.
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Donald Trump mulls suspending H-1B visas
US President Donald Trump is considering to suspend a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump does not believe in cooperation, he wants to go alone: Nicholas Burns on US President’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Crises like COVID-19 are existential, the pandemic will reshape world relations, said Ambassador Nicholas Burns on Friday to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
The former US diplomat also commented on the leadership of President Donald Trump on dealing with the COVID-19 situation. He said, “Trump does not believe in cooperation, he wants to go alone.”
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Crucial to put aside political differences during pandemic, says former US diplomat
The United States, India and China need to put differences aside to combat a crisis like COVID-19, but that has not happened, said Nicholas Burns to Rahul Gandhi on Friday.
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Rahul Gandhi and US Nicholas Burns discuss on racism
The conversation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Ambassador Nicholas Burns will cover a wide range of issues including racism in the United States and the flash point created by George Floyd’s killing; the impact of the coronavirus outbreak; the future of Indo-US relations and the key role played by the Indian diaspora in the US in building it.
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Rahul Gandhi, former US diplomat Nicholas Burns discuss COVID-19 crisis
The latest episode of Conversations with Rahul Gandhi featured on Friday Ambassador Nicholas Burns who is currently Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics at Harvard’s John F Kennedy School of Government.
WATCH: In conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burnson the Covid19 crisis. https://t.co/qXkUbx2mxx
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 12, 2020
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2,028 COVID-19 cases in Mumbai Police
There are a total of 2,028 coronavirus positive cases in Mumbai Police and a total of 82 in the State Reserve Police Force, ANI reported on Friday.
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India’s COVID-19 mortality rate at 2.86%
India reported a surge in the COVID-19 fatalities, adding 396 deaths in the past 24 hours. This took the toll across the nation 8,498 on Friday. At present, India’s COVID-19 mortality rate is at 2.86 percent.
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India’s total recoveries exceed active cases for third consecutive day after 1.47 lakh patients recover
For third consecutive day, the number of recoveries have exceeded the total number of active COVID-19 cases in India after 1,47,195 patients were cured of the infectious disease.
Of the total 2,97,535 cases, there are 1,41,842 active coronavirus cases, said the health ministry on Friday.
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India registers over 2.97 lakh COVID-19 infections, 8,498 deaths
India registered over 2.97 lakh COVID-19 infections on Friday after 10,956 new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, said health ministry. After 396 deaths were reported in a day, the COVID-19 toll in the nation reached 8,498.
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India crosses 10,000 confirmed cases in a single day for the first time
India reports a record jump of 10,956 new COVID-19 cases and 396 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the health ministry on Friday.
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Brazil’s COVID-19 toll rises to 40,919
The number of people, who have died of COVID-19 in Brazil, has increased by 1,239 to 40,919 within the past 24 hours, the national Health Ministry said on late Thursday.
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COVID-19 cases tops 7.2 million worldwide, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated the overall number of coronavirus cases globally at 7,273,958, with over 413,000 having died from the disease.
The UN health agency said in the situation report published on late Thursday that 128,419 new cases had been recorded in the past day, while further 5,347 patients had died.
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Four new hospitals in Noida to start COVID-19 treatment
Four more private hospitals will start treating COVID-19 patients in Gautam Buddh Nagar soon, adding to the existing 900 beds across Noida and Greater Noida for coronavirus cases, the district administration said on Thursday.
The new hospitals are Fortis, Jaypee, Kailash and Yatharth, District Magistrate Suhas LY said in a letter addressed to residents. These facilities will self-regulate the treatment cost, he said.
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TB and Polio vaccines being considered to fight COVID-19
Scientists are evaluating two tried-and-true vaccines for Tuberculosis and Polio to see if they can offer limited protection against the coronavirus.
Tests are already underway to see if the TB vaccine can slow the novel coronavirus. While other researchers writing in a scientific journal Thursday proposed using the polio vaccine, which once was melted on children’s tongues, Washington Post reported.
The tuberculosis vaccine is also called bacillus Calmette-Guerin and known by the shorthand BCG. The trials for tuberculosis vaccine have begun in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia.
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COVID-19 cases cross 22,000 in Gujarat, 38 succumb
For the second consecutive day this week, Gujarat reported more than 500 positive cases making it nearly 2,000 cases since Monday. Over 22,000 infections registered in the state on Thursday.
Morbi district which has reported only six cases so far, reported its first death. Thirty-eight deaths were reported across the state on Thursday.
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West Bengal’s COVID-19 toll at 432 with 9,328 cases
With 343 new cases, the total number of people affected by COVID-19 in West Bengal rose to 9,328. So far, a total of 3,779 patients have been treated and discharged from from different hospitals across the state, 159 alone on Wednesday.
The discharge rate so far was 40.5% and the total active cases stood at 5,117.
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SC takes suo motu cognisance of reports on mishandling of COVID-19 patients’ bodies
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance on reports of improper handling of COVID-19 patients and undignified disposal of victims’ bodies, Live Law reported .
The case is listed for hearing on Friday at 10.30 am before the bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and MR Shah.
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Jama Masjid remains shut for public till 30 June
Delhi: Jama Masjid remains closed for public in view of #CoronavirusPandemic. Mosque's Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari yesterday said that no congregational prayers will be performed at the mosque till 30th June. pic.twitter.com/mfXtbgvRej
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
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Assam’s confirmed cases increase by 145, total rises to 3,430
145 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam on Thursday, taking the total number of positive cases to 3,430 in the state. Number of active cases stand at 1,989, said health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Mumbai registers 53,985 cases with 1,952 deaths
Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 infections in Mumbai reached 53,985 after an increase by 1,540 was registered. While, the COVID-19 toll was at 1,952 after 97 patients lost their lives to the virus.
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Maharashtra’s COVID-19 cases inches close to one-lakh mark
Maharashtra reported surge in COVID-19 infections and fatalities on Thursday, adding 3,607 cases and 152 deaths, both highest for a day so far.
The state’s total caseload touched 97,648 — overtaking Canada’s tally of 97,472— and is inching close to the one lakh mark. Its toll is 3,590.
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Jharkhand’s COVID cases near 1,600
After 48 more individuals tested positive positive for the novel coronavirus in Jharkhand, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 1,599, the health department said on Friday. The figure includes 961 active cases.
So far, there have been eight COVID-19 deaths in the state while, 630 patients have succumbed to the viral disease.
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