Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

211 new COVID-19 cases in MP today

211 fresh COVID-19 positive cases reported in Madhya Pradesh, 6 new cases of death and 193 people cured from the disease. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 9849, including 420 deaths and 6729 recovered: Madhya Pradesh health department

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi containment zones rise to 237

The coronavirus containment zones in Delhi rose to 237 on Tuesday, India Today reported.

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks

As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt the pandemic, and they say more realistic options are needed.

Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, India and Pakistan are among countries easing tight restrictions, not only before their outbreaks have peaked but also before any detailed surveillance and testing system is in place to keep the virus under control. That could ultimately have devastating consequences, health experts warn.

“Politicians may be desperate to get their economies going again, but that could be at the expense of having huge numbers of people die,” said Dr. Bharat Pankhania, an infectious diseases expert at the University of Exeter in Britain.

He said re-imposing recently lifted lockdown measures was equally dangerous.

(AP)

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primaries amid pandemic

Some voters faced long lines and hourslong waits at polling places Tuesday as Georgia held its delayed primary election amid a shortage of poll workers and social-distancing precautions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results may be slow to come in as poll closures and virus restrictions complicate in-person voting and counties work to process a huge increase in ballots received by mail.

Among the key races Tuesday was a contested Democratic primary for the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue. Democrats included former congressional candidate Jon Ossoff, former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and former lieutenant governor candidate Sarah Riggs Amico.

(AP)

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt stops special corona fee on liquor

The Delhi government on Tuesday withdrew the special corona fee levied at 70 percent of MRP on all categories of liquor, with effect from 10 June.

“Further, Value Added Tax increased from existing 20% to 25% on all categories of liquor sold in jurisdiction of Delhi with effect from 10 June,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Updates

Manipur CM reviews COVID-19 care centre

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, along with state health and family welfare minister, L Jayantakumar and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Letpao Haokip today inspected work going on at UNACCO School, Meitram Village in Imphal West District which is being converted into a COVID Care Centre

Manipur: CM N Biren Singh, along with state Health & Family Welfare Minister, L Jayantakumar and Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Letpao Haokip today inspected work going on at UNACCO School, Meitram Village in Imphal West District which is being converted into a COVID Care Centre pic.twitter.com/TXNYo0eTOj

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt sends notice to DGEHS hospitals for not providing beds

“Delhi government has issued notice to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGEHS)-empaneled hospitals for not providing DGEHS beneficiaries Covid-19 beds as per their entitled rates,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

102 new COVID-19 reported in Assam today

A total of 102 COVID-19 cases reported in Assam on Tuesday so far. The total number of positive cases reported in the state till date is 2937, including 784 discharged and five deaths, said state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Chief medical superintendent in UP district succumbs to COVID-19

The chief medical superintendent in the Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh succumbed to COVID-19 at a government hospital in Lucknow, News18 reported. He was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences here five days ago and suffered from other health issues too.

Coronavirus in France Latest Updates

Eiffel Tower to reopen on 25 June

The Eiffel Tower in Parisu will reopen for the public on 25 June, AFP reported on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

389 new COVID-19 cases in UP today

389 new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh in last 24 hours; 325 discharged and 18 deaths reported during the period.

A total of 11,335 cases have tested positive for COVID19 in the state till date, including 6,669 discharged and 301 deaths: Uttar Pradesh government

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 369 new COVID-19 cases today

A total of 369 COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan on Tuesday, and nine deaths. Additionally, 211 recovered also were reported.

The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 11,245, including 255 deaths and 8328 recovered.

Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates

Tripura reports its first COVID-19 death

The first casualty due to coronavirus was reported in Tripura on Tuesday, The Indian Express reported.

“Tripura reported its first COVID-19 death on Tuesday after a 42 year old patient admitted in the COVID care ward of state-run GB Panth Hospital passed away this afternoon.The patient from Chachu Bazaar area of West Tripura district was admitted at the hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in May. He was later tested for coronavirus and his report came positive on June 03. He was shifted to the COVID care ward of flu ward on the day,” the report said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

2,259 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today

2,259 new cases were reported in Maharashtra on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to almost 91,000.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Smriti Irani says almost 89,000 women rescued during COVID-19 lockdown

“The government has rescued nearly 89,000 women across the country from various situations during the lockdown, and ensured that helpline numbers as well as crisis centres are functional throughout the pandemic, Union Minister Smriti Irani said. Her comments came in the backdrop of some reports citing that the lockdown led to an increase in domestic violence against women in India,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

29 new COVID-19 cases in Goa today

The total number of COVID19 cases in Goa is now 359 including 29 positive cases reported today: State Health Department

The total number of COVID19 cases in Goa is now 359 including 29 positive cases reported today: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/YO9d1eaeqS

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

All agencies must work against COVID-19 together, says Delhi LG

Delhi LG Anil Baijal on Tuesday said, “It is absolutely essential that all agencies — be it Centre, state government, local bodies — work together to fight this pandemic. This is why I called all party meeting today. It was conducted in a harmonious manner and number of useful suggestions have been received.”

“With Delhi governemnt, regular meetings of SDMA are held in presence of chief minister and deputy chief minister. In DDMA meeting, we get full support from Centre which sends their experts from time to time to guide us. Having said that I reserve right to take decisions in interest of people of Delhi.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways announces ticket checking system with minimal contact

Railways introduces ‘Automated Ticketchecking & Managing Access’, an innovative ticket checking system in the times of COVID-19.

While maintaining minimum contact, the system checks:

🤒 Body Temperature
😷 Face Mask
🎫 Ticket
🎟 ID card of Passenger pic.twitter.com/9QRhP2wTq8

— Piyush Goyal Office (@PiyushGoyalOffc) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Dharavi shows ‘steady decline’ in COVID-19 cases, says report

With sustained efforts by the Maharashtra government and NGO workers to curb the spread of coronavirus in Dharavi, a densely-populated area in Mumbai, News18 reported that there has been a “steady decline” in the number of cases in June.

“A steady decline in the number of cases since the beginning of June is a testament to that. From the days when Dharavi was hitting the headlines for recording 80-90 cases a day in the beginning of May, the area has now started to report an average of just 20 cases a day since the start of June. June 8 recorded 12 cases, June 7 saw 13 and June 6 the lowest with 10 cases . In addition, not a single death has been registered since May 30,” the report said.

Coronavirus in China Latest Updates

24 new COVID-19 cases in China

Reports said that 24 new coronavirus cases were reported in China on Tuesday, of which 21 patients are asymptomatic. “Three imported cases were reported on Monday, including two in Guangdong province and one in Sichuan province, the National Health Commission said in its daily report,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

BMC announces ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh for kin of employees who succumb on duty

If an employee of BMC unfortunately succumbs to Covid-19 while on duty, BMC will provide an ex-gratia assistance of ₹ 50,00,000 to their heirs. BMC is the first municipal corporation to implement this program and it will be applicable from 1.03.2020 till 30.09.2020.

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Goa govt calls for applications from hotels to reopen

Goa tourism director on Tuesday said, “Centre has permitted hotels to open but here all hotels which are ready to comply with guidelines, have to apply to Department of Tourism and after we see they’re complying to all guidelines we’ll permit them. They’ve to give declaration for the same.”

“We’ve opened the website and received almost 30 applications from hotels. We will scrutinise them and after government takes a call on it, we will allow them to open hotels depending on how they are complying with these guidelines,” he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Remdesivir prevents lung disease in monkeys, says report

“Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug, remdesivir, prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with the new coronavirus, a study published in medical journal Nature showed. Remdesivir is the first drug to show improvement in COVID-19 in human trials, and its progress in clinical studies is being closely watched as nations look for a treatment for the disease, which has infected more than 7 million people and killed over 400,000,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

147 new COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

147 more COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now at 3990, including 1510 active cases and  77 deaths: State’s COVID Nodal Officer

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi LG says availability of beds, extensive testing discussed at all-party meet

“Held all-party meeting to discuss the present situation of COVID-19 in Delhi and measures to contain its spread. Discussed issues relating to the availability of beds for COVID-19 patients, extensive testing, swift ambulance response among other things,” said Delhi LG Anil Baijal.

Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's meeting with all political parties over prevailing #COVID19 situation, underway at his residence. pic.twitter.com/IkloFx9W6Y

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

1,685 new COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu today

The Tamil Nadu health department said that 1,685 COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths were reported in the state on Tuesday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 34,914, including 16,279 active cases, 18,325 discharged, and 307 deaths.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus

Reports on Tuesday said that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tested negative for coronavirus after he reportedly had symptoms of fever and sore throat on Monday.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka health bulletin today:

– 161 new cases today 
– 164 patients discharged today
– 2 deaths today

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

91 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala

The Kerala government said that 91 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Tuesday. The total active cases in the state stands at 1231, total of 848 people have recovered from the disease.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

CBI officer in Kolkata tests positive for COVID-19 

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer in the agency’s Kolkata office tests positive for COVID-19. Some other officials have been advised to home quarantine.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

SC asks Maharashtra govt to make ‘concerted’ effort to send migrant workers home

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra governemnt “to be more vigilant and make concerted effort in identifying and sending the migrant workers still stranded there to their native places”, The Indian Express reported.

“The top court, which directed all states and Union Territories to transport all stranded workers by train, bus or other mode within 15 days, said there were “huge lapses” by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and asked the government there to announce suitable place for their registration,” the report said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Anil Baijal chairs all-party meeting on COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday reported chaired an all-party meeting over the coronavirus situation in the National Capital.

“In the meeting, it was agreed to not open metros and schools. The party leaders also held discussions over closing of shopping malls, however, a final decision is yet to be made.

“On Opposition’s demand, L-G Anil Baijal asked the Delhi government to increase beds in the national capital,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Meghalaya Latest Updates

Meghalaya govt puts off reopening religious places

The Meghalaya CMO on Tuesday said that the state government has decided to put on hold the reopening of religious institutions that was previously decided for 14 June, 2020.

“A meeting will be held again with religious organisations at the end of this month,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways to provide Shramik Special trains to states within 24 hours

The Indian Railways on Tuesday said that it has has informed the state governments that it will continue to provide Shramik Special trains within 24 hours after the demand is received from the state governments.

“So far, more than 4347 Shramik Special services have been operated by Indian Railways to transport approximately 60 lakh persons to their destination states. Shramik trains are being run since 1 May 2020,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates 

BMC deputy municipal commissioner succumbs to COVID-19

Reports said that a BMC deputy municipal commissioner passed away due to coronavirus on Tuesday.

“Shirish Dixit, engineer in BMC’s water supply department, has died due to Covid-19. The 54-yar-old died on duty. He was asymptomatic, however, on Tuesday Morning, his family called the authorities to inform that he was not feeling well. When a team reached his home, he was pronounced dead,” India Today reported.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt says no institutional quarantine for returnees from Maharashtra

Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu said that the state government has decided not to prescribe institutional quarantine for people who return from Maharashtra and “will enforce strict home quarantine for 14 days for them”.

The Indian Express reported that he said the “houses of returnees concerned will be sealed down and they will be quarantined.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre deploys multi-disciplinary teams for COVID-19 response support

The Union health ministry on Tuesday deployed “high level multi-disciplinary teams” to 15 states and union territories “with more than 50 districts/municipal bodies that are witnessing high case load and high spurt of cases to assist states by providing technical support for containing coronavirus”.

“These States/UTs are: Maharashtra (7 districts/municipalities), Telangana (4), Tamil Nadu (7), Rajasthan (5), Assam (6), Haryana (4), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (4), Uttarakhand (3), Madhya Pradesh (5), West Bengal (3), Delhi (3), Bihar (4), Uttar Pradesh (4), and Odisha (5).

“The three-member teams are composed of two public health experts/epidemiologists/clinicians and a senior Joint Secretary level nodal officer for administrative handholding and improving governance,” The Leaflet reported.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police DCP resumes work after recovering from COVID-19

Delhi deputy commissioner of police (North) in Delhi Police Monika Bhardwaj, who tested positive for coronavirus last month, resumed work on Tuesday after recovering from the infection.

“She was welcomed back to work with garlands by her subordinates, who also clapped and showered flower petals on her,” The Indian Express reported.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Himachal Pradesh DGP in self-isolation after COVID-19 scare

The Himachal Pradesh DGP and 30 other officers observed in self-isolation after a coronavirus scare, PTI reported. The police headquarters in the state has been sealed, said the spokesperson said.

Coronavirus in Daman and Diu Latest Updates

Daman reports first COVID-19 cases

Two persons on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus in the Union Territory of Daman, which was till now in green zone, officials said.

The two patients, a 41-year-old man and a four-year-old girl, both of whom arrived here from Mumbai recently, were shifted to a hospital in Marwad area of Daman, District Collector Rakesh Minhas said.

“Till now, the man was kept at a government-run quarantine facility, while the girl was home quarantined with her parents in Khariwad area. We have shifted both the patients to a hospital in Marwad,” he said.

The girl’s parents, whose reports came out negative, have also been shifted to the isolation ward of the hospital, the official said.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Senior BMC official succumbs to COVID-19

The BMC said that a senior official of the municipal corporation, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has succumbed to the infection. He was deployed in the water supply department, the statement added.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police says over 14 million food packets distributed

Asif Mohd Ali, DCP-Licensing, Delhi Police on Tuesday said that so far, 14.53 million food packets and 605 tonnes of dry ration have been distributed in the National Capital “based on mapping of hunger calls in Delhi”.

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

Report assesses risk of second COVID-19 wave in 45 countries

In our latest report, we develop a visual tool which helps assess the risk of a second wave of #Covid19 in 45 major economies as they start to reopen. Who is on track to recovery and who is at most risk? Find out here: https://t.co/fi4MwesXzE. pic.twitter.com/8KCfo0139X

— Nomura (@Nomura) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

21 COVID-19 deaths reported in Mumbai Police so far

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday said that 1,871 personnel have been infected with coronavirus so far, including 853 recovered and 21 deaths.

82 positive cases also reported among State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel deployed in the city.

Coronavirus in Puducherry Latest Updates

Class 10 exams in Puducherry cancelled

Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy said that Class 10 examinations in the union territory stand cancelled, and that all the students will be promoted to the next class.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP reports 389 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The Uttar Pradesh government said that 389 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Jyotiraditya Scindia and mother test COVID-19 positive, say reports

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus, reports said. They have been admitted to Max Hospital in south Delhi’s Saket, India Today reported.

“While Jyotiraditya Scindia has showed symptoms of coronavirus, his mother remains asymptomatic. Both of them are now undergoing treatment at the private hospital in Delhi,” the report said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi court refuses interim bail to COVID-19 positive terror accused

Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim bail to terror accused Hina Baig who contracted coronavirus while she was in National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. Next hearing in the matter to be held on 11 June.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

COVID-19 pandemic spells big opportunities in E-commerce and logistics

The exponential growth experienced in internet infrastructure has been at the heart of the e-commerce boom in India. One look at the increasing internet penetration explains the rise in the retail sector that has only strengthened the foundation of e-commerce needs. The market was further solidified by friendly government policies, which include 100 percent foreign direct investment in B2B e-commerce.

However, the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic has changed industry dynamics in a jiffy. Even though the spread of coronavirus has impacted several industries such as travel, restaurants, and cab services, it has proven to be a boon for e-commerce companies. According to research, 52 percent of consumers are avoiding crowded marketplaces and are leaving their houses a lot less due to COVID-19. Additionally, the intensive physical distancing measures and development of contactless payments/delivery models has resulted in a shift in consumer behaviour. As a result, e-commerce payment platforms are expected to grow by up to 25.9 percent in 2020.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Surgeon succumbs to COVID-19 in Indore, takes toll to 159

A 56-year-old surgeon died of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district on Tuesday, an official said. With this, four doctors have so far succumbed to the disease in Indore. The district reported 45 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking its tally to 3,830, a health official said, after 45 more people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours. So far, 2,566 patients have been discharged after recovery, he said.

The official also said that following the death of the two more persons, including a 72-year-old woman, the district’s toll has gone up to 159

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Update

Assam reports 33 new cases, takes total to 2,868

📌Alert ~ 33 new #COVID19+ cases reported.

17 Tinsukia, 4 Jorhat, 3 Barpeta, 2 Chirang, 2 Karbi Anglong, 2 Nagaon, 1 Baksa, 1 Golaghat, 1 Majuli

↗️Total cases 2868
↗️Recovered 784
↗️Active cases 2076
↗️Deaths 05

1:20 PM/June 9/ Day's total as of now 33#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/F68x9UjULV

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

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Update

117 new cases reported from Bihar today

117 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bihar on Tuesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 5,364, reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Manipur Latest Update

10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Manipur, takes total to 282

Ten more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, taking the total number of cases in the state to 282, officials said on Tuesday. Of the 10 new cases, nine were reported from Noney district and one from Kamjong district, a statement issued today by COVID-19 Common Control Room said.

Of the total 282 COVID-19 cases, 218 are active as 64 people have recovered from the deadly disease, the statement added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Pakistan Latest Update

Come up with uniform national legislation for COVID-19: Pakistan SC tells govt

With two judges of the Pakistan Supreme Court testing positive for the coronavirus, the apex court has asked the government to take the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country seriously and come up with a uniform national legislation to contain the spread of the disease.

“We are also feeling the heat in this court as two judges have tested positive,” said Chief Justice Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Monday while heading a Supreme Court bench that had taken up a suo motu notice of the prevention of coronavirus. He, however, did not identify the judges tested positive for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Update

Central and state ministers spar over reopening of temples in Kerala

As temples reopened in Kerala on Tuesday after nearly 75 days, a Union Minister and a state minister sparred over the shrines throwing open their doors to devotees in the southern state.

While Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan questioned “the haste” shown in reopening the temples, state Devasmom Minister Kadakampally Surendran however said the decision was only in line with the Centre’s guidelines in this connection.

Unveiling graded exit plan from the lockdown ‘Unlock 1.0’, the central government had earlier allowed reopening of places of worship, malls and restaurants from Monday onwards across the country.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Chhattisgarh Latest Update

Allow states to avail extra GSDP borrowing: Bhupesh Baghel to Centre

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday demanded that the Centre allow state governments to avail the additional borrowing limit of 2 per cent of GSDP without any conditions to tide over the COVID-19 crisis.

In a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Baghel requested the Centre to reconsider its decision to link the increased borrowing limit of states to specific reforms, an official statement said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Aurangabad records 72 new cases, takes total to 2,141

As many as 72 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district on Tuesday, taking the tally in the region to 2,141, an official said. Swab reports of 72 suspected patients came out positive on Tuesday morning, the district official said.

Of the 2,141 cases reported in the district so far, 780 patients were presently undergoing treatment at various hospitals and COVID-19 facilities, he said. At least 1,253 persons have recovered from the infection, while 108 patients had succumbed to it so far, he added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Ensure lockdown easing does not boomerang: Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said care should be taken to ensure that the easing of lockdown does not boomerang and emphasised the need to maintain self-discipline. An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said lockdown restrictions have been eased when COVID-19 cases are not showing any sign of going down. “After unlock, the challenges will increase. The government can be very strict, but people should not allow this situation to arise,” it said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

BMC issues amendments to the circular of extension of lockdown and guidelines 

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised its ‘Unlock 1.0’ guidelines. As per the new guidelines, shops will be allowed to stay open for the full working hours for six days in a week, News18 reports. However, shops will remain closed on Sundays. Earlier, shops were allowed to stay open till 5.00 pm only.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issues amendments to the circular of extension of lockdown and revised guidelines on the measures to be taken in respect to easing of restrictions and phase-wise opening of lockdown. #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/zZuzdk6Zrh

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Shiv Sena corporator from Mira-Bhayandar dies of COVID-19

A 55-year-old Shiv Sena corporator from Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra’s Thane district died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, party sources confirmed. The deceased had tested positive for coronavirus a week ago and was on ventilator support at a hospital in Thane city, a party spokesperson said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Update

146 new COVID-19 cases in Odisha, total rises to 3,140

Odisha’s COVID-19 tally on Tuesday crossed the 3,000-mark, with 146 more people testing positive for the infection, a Health department official said.

With the 146 new cases, the total number of COVID-19 infections in Odisha increased to 3,140, the official said, adding that active cases in the state now stands at 1,136 as 1,993 patients have so far recovered from the disease.

Nine persons have so far died of COVID-19 in the state, while two others who tested positive for COVID-19, died of other reasons, the official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

No community transmission in Delhi, city might see 5.5 lakh cases by July-end: Sisodia

Officials from the Centre say there is no community transmission of COVID-19 in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia asserted on Tuesday, and estimated that there might be 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases in the city by 31 July.

Delhi will need 80,000 beds by July end, he told reporters after a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The meeting was chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal, who is also chairperson of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Congress leader seeks direction to Delhi govt to reserve 70% hospital beds for COVID patients

Senior Congress leader and former union minister Ajay Maken has moved the NHRC seeking directions to the Delhi government to keep ready and reserve 70 percent of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients.

He has also said that Delhi should be opened up from the lockdown only after the COVID positivity rate in the national capital comes down to 10 per cent from the current 27 percent.

In his petition, Maken has sought urgent intervention for protection and preservation of public life in Delhi. His petition comes after reports that COVID-19 patients are not getting admission in Delhi hospitals.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Coronavirus spread by people with no symptoms ‘appears to be rare’: WHO

The spread of COVID-19 by those who do not show symptoms of being infected by the contagion appears to be rare, Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s technical lead for coronavirus response and head of the emerging diseases, said during a media briefing in Geneva on Monday. “From the data we have, it still seems to be rare that an asymptomatic person actually transmits onward to a secondary individual,” CNN quoted Van Kerkhove as saying. 

“We have a number of reports from countries who are doing very detailed contact tracing. They’re following asymptomatic cases, they’re following contacts and they’re not finding secondary transmission onward. It is very rare — and much of that is not published in the literature,” she said. “We are constantly looking at this data and we’re trying to get more information from countries to truly answer this question. It still appears to be rare that an asymptomatic individual actually transmits onward,” she added.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi govt says source of transmission for 50% cases unknown, but up to Centre to declare community transmission

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain Tuesday said the source of Covid-19 infection was unknown in 50 per cent cases in the national capital. He, however, added it was up to the Centre to declare whether the city had entered the phase of community spread.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Tamil Nadu government cancels Class 10, 11 exams

The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled Class 10 and 11 exams in view of the rising coronavirus cases in the state. Students of these classes will be promoted on the basis of quarterly and half-yearly exam results as well as their attendance. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that the decision regarding class 12th exams will be taken in coming days.

The exams were to be held between 15 and 25 June.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Amit Shah attacks Mamata Banerjee over “Corona Express” remark

Union home minister Amit Shah attacks Mamata Banerjee over ‘Corona Express’ remark on trains for migrants, saying “It will become your exit route” while addressing the ‘West Bengal Jan Samvad Rally’ via video conference on Tuesday. 

“Mamata ji, you refered to Shramik Special Trains as ‘Corona Express’. The name that you have given, ‘Corona Express’ will become an exit express for TMC. You’ve insulted migrant workers, you’ve rubbed salt into their wounds and they will not forget it,” he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Amit Shah lauds coronavirus warriors at West Bengal Jan Samvad Rally

Union home minister Amit Shah addressed the ‘West Bengal Jan Samvad Rally’ via video conferencing on Tuesday and lauded the selfless, tireless fight put up by ‘corona warriors’ against India’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tripura Latest Update

Tripura reports 38 fresh COVID-19 cases, takes total to 841

The number of COVID-19 cases in Tripura increased to 841 as 38 more people tested positive for the infection, officials said on Tuesday. The 38 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have recently returned from Chennai and all of them were from Sipahijala district, they said.

Meanwhile, a statement issued by the COVID-19 cell of the state government said, that so far 37,453 samples have been tested of which 36,612 were found negative and the rest 841 came as positive.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Update

Malls, restaurants and places of worship open in Kerala

Malls, restaurants and places of worship opened in Kerala on Tuesday morning after over two-and half months of coronavirus induced lockdown. There were very few visitors in the malls and restaurants in the early hours and people preferred takeaways in eateries.

Various temples, including the famous Lord Krishna temple at Guruvayoor, a few churches, and mosques opened in the state for the devotees. The Guruvayur shrine opened at 9.30 am and around 150 people, who had booked through virtual queue system, offered prayers.

Devotees wearing masks were seen standing adhering to the social distance norm.

Kerala: Some restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram providing only take-away services despite govt allowing dine-in facility with precautions. "There's staff crunch, migrants who worked here have returned," says working president of Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Assoc., Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/rBMB78jpnU

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Over 300 healthcare workers at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital test positive, say reports

Over 300 medical workers at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital tested positive for coronavirus between 7 April and 2 June, News18 reported. Additionally, around 100 family members of these workers contracted the infection which has claimed 874 lives in the National Capital so far.

The hospital’s chairman DS Rana said that very few of those tested positive were posted in the COVID-19 ward. “313 employees have tested positive since April. We have maintained since the beginning the staff is at great risk and even asymptomatic persons are to be screened,” he told CNN-News18.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Update

COVID-19 toll in Rajasthan rises to 251; cases cross 11,000-mark

The coronavirus toll in Rajasthan reached 251 on Tuesday, while the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state crossed the 11,000-mark after 144 more people tested positive for the pathogen, officials said. Five more deaths due to coronavirus were recorded in the state, they said.

Two deaths were reported from Jaipur and one each from Jodhpur and Ajmer, while one patient from another state succumbed to coronavirus, the officials said. With 144 new cases, the COVID-19 tally in the state rose to 11,020, they said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Update

11 Kolkata Police personnel test positive for COVID-19

As many as 11 Kolkata Police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of infected policemen in the force to 217, a senior officer told PTI on Tuesday. The 11 infected Kolkata Police personnel were from the combat force, the Police Training School (PTS), and different police stations, the officer said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi has to further enhance bed-capacity, says Satyender Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said the Delhi government earlier expected that the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but have found that most of the beds reserved for COVID-19 patients have been used in 4-5 days, reports ANI. “We have to further enhance the capacity now,” he adds.

He also said there is a community spread only when Centre admits it. “Community spread is when there are cases in which source [of infection] cannot be ascertained… Almost half of our cases are like this,” he adds.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Disinvestment secretary tests COVID-19 positive

Disinvestment secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine, according to sources. Pandey got himself tested for COVID-19 after developing mild fever and was found to be infected by coronavirus, said one of the sources.

Following this, joint secretaries in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) have gone into home quarantine, sources said.

The department, which is in the CGO complex, has been sealed for sanitisation. This is the third case in the department.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Pakistan Latest Update

Pakistan reports more than 100 COVID-19 deaths in single day, cases cross 1 lakh

Pakistan for the first time has recorded more than 100 deaths in a single day due to the deadly coronavirus which has infected over 108,000 people in the country, health officials said on Tuesday.

According to the Ministry of National Health Services, 105 deaths were reported on Monday as the total number of fatalities reached 2,172 in the country. It also showed that at least 35,018 patients have fully recovered from the coronavirus.

Another 4,646 new patents were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally of patients to 108,317.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Update

Jharkhand registers 1,330 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Jharkhand rise to 1,330 including 804 active cases, 519 recovered and 7 deaths, according to the latest updated from the state health department.

Total number of #COVID19 positive cases in Jharkhand rise to 1330 including 804 active cases, 519 recovered and 7 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/UQ1qednk7R

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

SC asks states to submit details on job creation; next hearing on 8 July

Supreme Court in its order on Tuesday has asked all the states to submit their detailed affidavits on schemes, job creation, etc. and has fixed the matter for further hearing on 8 July.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

On COVID-19, we may have fallen short (but) what did Opposition do?: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the government may have made a “mistake (galti)” or “fallen short (kam pad gaye honge)” while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing migrant workers’ crisis, but its commitment (nishtha) was clear, reports The Indian Express.

Saying that the Narendra Modi government had announced a package of Rs 1,70,000 crore, he asked the Opposition what it had done. Shah was addressing a virtual rally for Odisha from New Delhi.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Railways to provide Shramil special trains for migrants within 24 hrs

In its order, the Supreme Court says in the event of a demand for Shramik Special trains, the Railways will provide trains within 24 hours.

The apex court also said that the Centre and states have to prepare a list for identification of migrant workers in a streamlined manner. Employment relief is to be mapped out and skill-mapping to be carried out for migrant labourers.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Send migrant workers to their home towns within 15 days: SC tells states

The Supreme Court says migrant workers should be identified and sent home within 15 days, reports PTI. It also asks states to drop all cases of lockdown violation against them.

All cases registered against migrants for alleged violated lockdown orders are to be considered for withdrawal under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

No cases reported in last 24 hrs: Maharashtra Police

The Maharashtra Police say there has been no new case in the force in the last 24 hours, reports ANI. The total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, toll at 34.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

ICMR says over 49 lakh samples collected so far

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that 49,16,116 samples were tested for COVID-19 in the country till 9.00 am today. Of these, 1,41,682 were tested in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Anil Baijal calls for meeting with all parties

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has called an all-party meeting later in the day to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the city and measures to contain the spread of the dreaded virus.

The meeting will be held after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority’s high-level meet to assess whether coronavirus has entered the community spread stage in the National Capital.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Telangana Latest Update

Difficult to test all dead for coronavirus: Telangana govt officials

Officials of the Telangana government are of the opinion that it is difficult to implement the High Court order to conduct COVID-19 tests on the dead before releasing them from the hospitals in the state.

The officials’ response comes a fortnight after the high court ordered the state government to conduct coronavirus tests on all bodies before they were released from government hospitals.

According to a press release by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s office on Monday night, the officials opined that the state government should go for an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s order.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Sample of Arvind Kejriwal collected

Covid-19 sample of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been collected. The results will come out after 24 hours.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Centre issues guidelines for its staff

The Centre issues fresh guidelines for officials and staffers after several officials in various central government ministries and departments tested positive, reports ANI.

Government of India issues fresh guidelines for officials and staffers of Central Government to prevent spread of #COVID19, after several officials in various Central Government Ministries/Departments have tested positive . pic.twitter.com/A3ZbF2unbB

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Dharavi, Worli show signs of flattening COVID-19 curve: Report

Two Mumbai localities with dense population — Dharavi and Worli — which emerged as major coronavirus hotspots in the city, on Monday saw a drop in their daily tally. Dharavi, which is one of the largest slums in Asia, reported nearly 1,400 COVID-19 cases in May, or a whopping jump of about 380 percent from the April figures, adding to concerns of its residents, reports News18.

The rate of infection in Worli, which reached an average of 60-62 in May, has now come down to 35 to 40. According to a report in Hindustan Times, average new cases in Dharavi have come down from 47 in May to 27 in June. The growth rates of Worli and Dharavi has come down to 1.9% and 1.7%, respectively, which are among the lowest in the city.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Update

Sushil Modi bats for new law to protect migrant workers during crisis

Sympathising with migrant workers who endured days of hardship to return home amid the lockdown, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said he has urged the Centre to replace the four-decade-old interstate law with a new one to ensure their social security.

The senior BJP leader also said that the troubles of the hapless workers grew manifold, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, as their employers did not implement the provisions of the existing Inter State Migrant Labour Act, 1979.

The Act, moreover, covers only labourers hired by registered contractors, leaving out a vast majority recruited through agents, the deputy chief minister said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Sikkim Latest Update

Six test positive for COVID-19 in Sikkim, takes total to 13

Six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sikkim, taking the total number of cases in the state to 13, a senior Health Department official said on Tuesday.

Director General (DG)-cum-Secretary of Health department, Dr Pempa Tshering Bhutia said four persons from West Sikkim and one each from South and East Sikkim have tested positive for COVID-19.

Of the total 13 COVID-19 cases in Sikkim, 10 are active as three persons have recovered from the disease on Monday, officials said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Petrol price hiked by 54 paise per litre, diesel by 58 paise

Petrol price on Tuesday was hiked by 54 paise per litre and diesel by 58 paise a litre – the third straight daily increase in rates after oil PSUs ended an 82-day hiatus in rate revision.

Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 73.00 per litre from 72.46, while diesel rates were increased to Rs 71.17 a litre from Rs 70.59, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies.

This is the third daily increase in rates in a row. Oil companies had on Sunday restarted revising prices in line with costs, after ending an 82-day hiatus.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India reports 9,987 new cases, 331 deaths in past 24 hours

India on Tuesday reported the highest single-day spike of 9,987 new COVID19 cases & 331 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country now at 266598, including 129917 active cases, 129215 cured/discharged/migrated and 7466 deaths according to the latest update by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu remain worst-affected

With 88,528 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, Maharashtra remains worst-affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (33,229) and Delhi (29,943).

With 88,528 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 3,169 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 40,975 patients have recovered.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India reports 2.6 lakh cases, 7,466 deaths due to COVID-19

The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 2,66,598, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry, while the toll due to the coronavirus pandemic has risen to 7,466. As many as 1,29,215 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far with 1,29,917 active cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak in US Latest Update

Trump open to another relief package: White House

United States President Donald Trump is open to another economic relief package in response to the coronavirus pandemic and remains in favour of a payroll tax holiday, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said yesterday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Some Mumbai labs took 18 days to submit swab reports: BMC chief

Some laboratories in Mumbai took as many as 18 days to deliver swab reports related to coronavirus cases, BMC Commissioner IS Chahal has said.

The senior IAS officer, who took over as commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) last month, said after he joined the post, he found that swab reports of 4 April were delivered on 22 April.

The civic chief said he told such labs that inordinate delay in submitting reports of samples taken for coronavirus was not acceptable.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Clerical mistake, matter being sorted out: Sources on FIR against Ganga Ram Hospital

Two days after an FIR was filed against Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) for allegedly violating Covid-19 regulation norms, sources at the facility told PTI on Sunday that there was a “clerical mistake” and the matter is “being sorted out”.

The FIR was filed against the medical superintendent of SGRH under section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly violating directions issued under the Epidemic Disease Covid-19 Regulation, 2020.

According to the complaint, the hospital was allegedly not using RT-PCR app while collecting Covid-19 samples. As per the guidelines, it is “mandatory” for labs to collect samples through RT-PCR app, it said. A source at the hospital, meanwhile, said, “It was a clerical error and the matter is being sorted out.”

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Update

50% of Kolkata restaurants reopen with safety protocols

Around 50 percent of the 30,000 -odd eateries in Kolkata opened on Monday following the Centre’s notice allowing restaurants to start functioning with all COVID-19 safety protocols in place, reports PTI.

About 15,000 restaurants opened with at least 6 feet distance between two tables and minimum contact with the restaurant staff during payment and ordering menus, President of Hotels and Restaurants Association of Eastern India Sudesh Poddar said.

Around 25-30 percent of normal customer presence was reported in the eating joints on the first day, owners of several restaurants said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Former MLA seen violating social distancing norms in Noida

Former MLA, Guddu Pandit was seen violating social distancing norms in Noida while cutting cake on a highway, in a viral video. Rajesh Singh, DCP (Zone 3) says, “A case has been registered against him. Further action will be taken,” ANI reports.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

GoM to meet today via video-conference

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will chair a meeting of the Group of Ministers, via video conferencing at 10.00 am today, reports ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in South Korea Latest Update

South Korea reports 38 new cases of COVID-19, one death

South Korea has reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death, bringing national totals to 11,852 infections and 274 virus-related fatalities.

Figures from South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday showed 35 of the new cases came from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where officials have struggled to trace transmissions linked to entertainment venues, church gatherings and low-income workers who couldn’t afford to stay home.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

Mumbai’s COVID-19 tally crosses 50,000 mark

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mumbai crossed the 50,000-mark yesterday and reached 50,085. This came after 1,311 more people tested positive for the viral infection. The number of COVID-19 fatalities in Mumbai stands at 1,702.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India’s economy to contract by 3.2% in 2020-21: World Bank

India’s economy will shrink by 3.2 percent in the current fiscal, the World Bank said on Monday as it joined a chorus of international agencies that are forecasting a contraction in growth rate due to the coronavirus lockdown halting economic activity.

The Washington-based multilateral lender said that the COVID-19 pandemic and the multi-phased lockdown imposed to curb its spread has resulted in a devastating blow to the Indian economy.

In its latest edition of the Global Economic Prospect, the World Bank downgraded its projection of India by a massive negative nine percent.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

99% ICU beds occupied in Mumbai, says report

Critically ill Covid-19 patients continue to battle for beds, according to the latest data from BMC, which shows that 99 percent intensive care unit (ICU) beds are full and 94 percent ventilators are occupied in public and private hospitals in Mumbai, but nearly 12 percent of the beds are occupied by non-critical patients, reports The Indian Express.

Government officials said hospitals have been instructed to strictly adhere to admission and discharge guidelines and only admit severely symptomatic patients to allow beds for critical patients, but on the ground, it appears this protocol is not being followed.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Update

Arvind Kejriwal to test himself for COVID-19 today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had gone into self-quarantine after developing sore throat and fever, and will get himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday, officials said on Monday. The 51-year-old chief minister, who is also a diabetic, was feeling unwell since Sunday afternoon. Earlier officials said Kejriwal has also developed a mild fever.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

Global COVID-19 cases cross 70 lakh, toll at 4.5 lakh

Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world stand at 70.8 lakh, according to the Johns Hopkins University CSSE. This figure includes COVID-19 patients who have recovered and the overall global death toll which stands at 4.05 lakh.

With over 19.5 lakh reported cases to date, the United States is the worst-affected country in the world. The US is followed by Brazil, Russia, the United Kingdom and India.

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Update

WHO chief warns virus is worsening globally

The head of the World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.

At a press briefing on Monday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that about 75% of cases reported to the UN health agency on Sunday came from 10 countries in the Americas and South Asia. He noted that more than 100,000 cases have been reported on nine of the past 10 days and that the 136,000 cases reported Sunday was the biggest number so far.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

District judge tests COVID-19 positive in MP’S Khandwa district

A lower court judge has tested positive for coronavirus in Khandwa district, leading the Madhya Pradesh High Court administration to assign his duties and that of others to the session judge of Burhanpur on Monday, an official said.

After the district judge tested positive for COVID-19, his colleagues were quarantined as a precaution, he said

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update

COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad district rise to 2,069

With 49 more people testing positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, the number of the cases rose to 2,069 on Monday, an official said. The toll stood at 104.

The number of the recovered cases stood at 1,224 while 737 others are undergoing treatment at various facilities, the official said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

India’s toll mounts to 7,132, confirmed cases reach 2,56,611 

The toll due to coronavirus in India climbed to 7,135 and the total number of persons infected increased to 2,56,611 on Monday as malls, temples and restaurants re-opened in various parts of the country after nearly two months under the Centre’s ‘Unlock’ plan.

In the 24 hours since 8 am on Sunday, India registered 206 fatalities and a record single-day spike of 9,983 cases, taking the toll to 7,135 and case count to 2,56,611, according to Union health ministry data.