Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Maharashtra reports 1,089 new COVID-19 cases across state, 748 in Mumbai; total infections at 19,063

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

Over 28,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in US

 CNN on Friday quoted the John Hopkins University tally as saying that 28,420 new coronavirus cases and 2,231 deaths were recorded in the United States on Thursday.

“The total number of infections recorded in the country has now reached at least 1,257,023, with at least 75,662 related deaths, according to JHU,” the report said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Amit Shah says asked all CAPFs to adopt innovative ways to contain further spread of COVID-19 among ranks

“Have asked all CAPFs to adopt innovative ways to contain the further spread of Corona virus among its ranks and ensure proper and timely health checks. Also instructed them to establish a dedicated hospital to treat the COVID-19 affected CAPF personnel,” Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted on Friday.

Have asked all CAPFs to adopt innovative ways to contain the further spread of Corona virus among its ranks and ensure proper and timely health checks. Also instructed them to establish a dedicated hospital to treat the COVID-19 affected CAPF personnel. pic.twitter.com/uCO6vb4GJM

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus in UK Latest Updates

UK’s COVID-19 toll crosses 31,000 

“More than 31,000 people who have tested positive for coronavirus, die in Britain, show new health ministry figures. The number of fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the wider community rise by 626 on the previous day to reach 31,241. A six-week old baby with an underlying health condition is among the new deaths recorded in England, according to the state-run National Health Service (NHS),” AFP reported.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Educational institutes to remain shut in J&K till 31 May

All educational/training institutions in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to remain closed till 31st May 2020: Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

698 Indians set sail from Maldives

INS Jalashwa has set sail from Male, Maldives bringing back 698 Indian nationals. According to the Indian Navy, there are 19 pregnant women among the 698 Indian nationals being brought back from the Maldives. This includes 595 males and 103 females on board the ship.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt orders all DMs to strictly enforce lockdown measures

The Delhi government on Friday directed all the district magistrates to strictly enforce lockdown measures and the national directives for COVID-19 management for public and workplaces.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

30 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kashmir today

30 new positive cases (Kashmir division) were reported on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of cases to 823 in the union territory, the administration said.

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338 COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi today

Reports said that Delhi reported 338 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to beyond 6,000. Delhi’s total coronavirus count stands at 6,318. Meanwhile two COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 68.

Coornavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

748 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today

Mumbai reported 748 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the city to 11,967, the MCGM said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra reports 1,089 new COVID-19 cases today

The number of coronavirus cases rose to 19,063 in Maharashtra on Friday, with 1,089 more people testing positive. 37 people lost their lives due to the disease in the last 24 hours, taking COVID-19 toll to 731. Number of recovered/discharged patients stands at 3,470, the Maharashtra health department said.

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Six policemen tests positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai

Reports said that six policemen at the JJ Marg police station in Mumbai tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. The total number of cops testing positive in this police station has gone up to 34

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Two more COVID-19 cases reported in Assam

Alert ~ There are 2 more #COVID19 + patients who travelled in the bus which ferried people from Rajasthan. They're from Cachar district.

↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam 58
↗️Active cases 23

Update at 9.30 pm / May 8#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 8, 2020

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15 more SRPF jawans test positive for COVID-19

“15 more SRPF jawans of the SPRF Group7 tested positive for COVID-19 in Pune’s Daund, the commandant of the state police reserve force said.

“There are total 27 positive cases in SRPF Group 7 and 160 other jawans have been kept under quarantine. They were all posted in Mumbai on COVID-19 duty,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Punjab govt to promote students of classes 5 to 10

The Punjab government said that the it has decided to promote all students of Classes V to X under the Punjab School Education system to the next class without any examination. Class X students under Punjab School Education Board will be promoted on basis of their performance in pre-Board exams.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt issues notification on activities allowed

The Delhi government on Friday issued a notification on activities that are allowed in the National Capital, in line with the MHA’s guidelines. Reportedy, this was “after getting complaints that permissible activities were not being allowed in various parts by diff bodies , including RWAs.”

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan reports 152 new COVID-19 cases today

The Rajasthan health department said that 152 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,579, and the toll is at 103.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates

22 new COVID-19 cases reported in Haryana today

22 new COVID19 positive cases reported today, taking the total number of positive cases to 647: Haryana Government

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

155 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP today

The Uttar Pradesh health department said that 155 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 3,214 in the state.

This includes 1,387 discharges and 66 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,761.

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana asks Centre to categorise 14 orange zones as ‘green’

The Telangana health minister Etela Rajender said that the state government has asked the Centre to declare 14 ‘orange zone’ districts as green zones “as they did not report a single COVID-19 case in last 20 days”.

“We have recommended that three ‘red zone’ districts that are not reporting cases be declared as orange zones,” he added.

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Air India flight with 80 people lands in San Francisco

An Air India flight with 80 passengers from India landed at the San Francisco airport on Friday. This is the first Air India flight to land in the US after 48 days.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways says 251 special trains run so far

The Indian Railways on Friday said that so far, 251 Shramik Special Trains all over the country. On Thursday, 61 trains had departed from different parts of the country. Out of the 53 trains planned for Friday, so far 43 trains have left.

“IRCTC is monitoring round the clock food supplies in these trains. Extra food packets are being given in these trains so that there is no shortage of food,” the statement said.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

MP reports 89 new COVID-19 cases today

The Madhya Pradesh government said that 89 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, taking the total tally of cases to 3,341. So far, the COVID-19 toll is at 200 in the state.

Of these, Indore has reported 1,727 COVID-19 cases so far.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal reports 130 new COVID-19 cases in two days

130 new coronavirus cases were reported in West Bengal over the last two days, taking the state’s total tally to 1,678.

The number of active cases in the state currently stands at 1,195, while the toll stands at 88.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Uddhav condoles Aurangabad accident deaths, asks migrants to not get ‘restless’

“Today’s accident in Aurangabad was painful. I appeal to the migrant labourers that they should not get restless. We are in touch with various states. Keep your patience for a few more days. Maharashtra govt is with you,” Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said.

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Uddhav says no plan to deploy army in Mumbai

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that the state government had no plan to deploy the army in Mumbai, which is one of the worst-hit cities by coronavirus.

“There has been a rumour for the past 2-3 days that army will be deployed in Mumbai.There is no need for army deployment here.Whatever I’ve done till today I’ve done by informing citizens. You all should be disciplined&that will be enough. No need to call army here,” he said.

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Aaditya Thackeray says govt to defer university final year exams if COVID-19 situation continues

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said that the Maharashtra government defer university final year exams if the coronavirus situation in state continues.

For all final year students, the UGC has conveyed its desire to consult in June for exams in July. However, Minister @meudaysamant ji has conveyed to me if the covid situation continues, he will NOT risk the life of any single student and will push for the same decision as others

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Dharavi today

The BMC said that 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 808, toll to 26.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi Police constable at Mandir Marg police station tests positive

 A Delhi Police constable posted at the Mandir Marg Police station has tested positive for COVID-19. He was staying at the barracks of the police station. 12 other police personnel have been quarantined, the statement said.

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168 Indian students strandedin Bangaldesh leave for home

The first batch of 168 Indian students, stranded in Bangladesh due to the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions, left for home on Friday on board a special Air India flight, officials said.

The evacuation flight carrying the students from here will land in Srinagar directly.

More such flights are also being readied by the authorities to facilitate other Indians as part of the ‘Operation Vande Bharat – A homecoming’, India’s massive repatriation operation to bring home its citizens stranded abroad.

(PTI)

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

COVID-19 cases cross 6,000-mark in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu health department said that the number of coronavirus cases has reached 6,009 in the state on Friday, including 1,605 recovered/discharged and 40 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 4,361.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates

Four trains carrying 1,200 migrants arrive in Punjab

Four trains carrying around 1200 migrants each from different states departed for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand from Ludhiana today. These trains left for Saharsa (Bihar), Sitamarhi (Bihar), Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) & Daltanganj (Jharkhand) today: Dist PRO, Ludhiana, #Punjab

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Jharkhand govt prohibits manufacturing paan masala for a year

The Jharkhand government prohibits for one year the manufacturing, storage, distribution or sale of Pan Masala containing Magnesium Carbonate in the state.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Praveen Pardeshi replaced as BMC chief

Iqbal Singh Chahal on Friday was appointed as the new Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), former BMC chief Pravin Pardeshi transferred to the Urban Development department as Additional Chief Secretary.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

600 new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

600 new COVID19 positive cases including 399 in Chennai reported in the state today: Tamil Nadu Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt takes cognisance of plight of group of migrants

After CNN-News18 tweeted a report on the plight of a group of migrant workers in Karnataka, the reporter tweeted an update saying that the state labour department had made contact with them and the group has been shifted to another location.

The state government came under criticism for its decision to not run the special trains to transport stranded workers back to their native states.

Update: labour department spoke to them, an official visited them and now they have shifted to the upper three floors of the building they are working on. https://t.co/5KWH1MURH0 pic.twitter.com/aLkBHhyKLU

— Revathi Rajeevan (@RevathiRajeevan) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Second phase of repatriation exercise to begin on 15 May

Reports said that the second phase of the Centre’s repatriation exercise — dubbed Mission Vande Bharat — will start from 15 May.

“The second week may focus on those stranded in Russia, CIS, Ukraine, Thailand, Spain and Germany. It will also see feeder flights,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

SC stays Odisha HC order on migrant workers

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Orissa High Court’s order directing Odisha government to ensure that migrant workers, who want to return to their native states, be tested negative for coronavirus before boarding the conveyance.

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Centre says Indians stranded abroad will be given visa for 30 days

MHA joint secretary PS Srivastava said that Indian visas for nationals stranded abroad will “be extended for a period of 30 days after online applications”.

The government also said that guidelines have been arranged for hotels and lodges to be used as quarantine centres, “provided these facilities have an in-house doctor and a nurse and there are options of monitoring.”

“It is important to srengthen containment efforts in hard-hit states inlcuding Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh,” Agarwal said.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP govt clears ordinance excusing companies from labour laws

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday approved an ordinance excusing companies and industries from labour laws for the next three years “as a measure to get the state’s industrial activities back on track in wake of the COVID-19 crisis,” The Hindu reported.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka reports 48 new COVID-19 cases today

The Karnataka health department said that 48 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 753.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Surat’s APMC market to remain closed from tomorrow to 14 May

The APMC market in Surat will remain closed from 9 May to 14 May after more than 25 vegetable traders have tested positive for coronavirus, the Surat Municipal Commissioner, Gujarat said.

Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates

146 COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh so far

There are 146 cases of COVID-19 in Chandigarh, including 21 recovered/discharged and one death said the Health Department, Chandigarh Administration.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha govt increases quarantine period to 28 days

The Odisha government on Friday increased the coronavirus quarantine period to 28 days from 14 days, including 21 days of institutional quarantine and a subsequent seven days of home quarantine, “all returnees will have to follow the norms. Decision taken in view of 28 days incubation period of COVID-19 virus,” said the government’s spokesperson.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

One person from Tamil Nadu tests positive in Kerala

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that one person, who returned from Chennai, has tested positive for coronavirus in Ernakulam on Friday, taking the total number of active cases to 16 in the state.

A total of 19,810 people are in home quarantine and 347 others are admitted to different hospitals in the state, he added.

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CBSE to conduct Class 10, 12 board exams in July

Reports said that the CBSE is likely to conduct class 10th and 12th board exams from 1 to 15 July.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Another person tests positive for COVID-19 in Odisha

A man has been tested positive for coronavirus in the Bhadrak district of Odisha, taking the total number of cases to 246 in the state, the health department said.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Train carrying 1,200 migrants arrive in UP from Surat

A ‘Shramik special train’ carrying 1200 migrant labourers from Surat, Gujarat arrives at Kanpur railway station.

A 'Shramik special train' carrying 1200 migrant labourers from Surat, Gujarat arrives at Kanpur railway station pic.twitter.com/YoyVZBqwwx

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 8, 2020

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‘Project PLACID’ has received approval, says Centre 

Union health ministry joint secretary said that ‘Project PLACID’ — Phase-II Open-Label Randomised Controlled Trial of ICMR has received approval of the COVID-19 National Ethics Committee.

Under this, the ICMR will conduct trial in 21 hospitals, to assess safety and efficacy of convalescent plasma, said Lav Agrawal, joint secretary, Health Ministry.

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Centre says ‘have to learn to live with the virus’

“Today, when we are talking of relaxations and return of migrant workers, we have to understand that we also have to learn to live with the virus. The preventive guidelines against the virus need to be implemented as behavioral changes,” said Lav Agrawal, Health Ministry joint secretary.

#WATCH Today, when we are talking of relaxations and return of migrant workers, we have to understand that we also have to learn to live with the virus. The preventive guidelines against the virus need to be implemented as behavioral changes: Lav Agrawal, Jt Secy, Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/8qnFwRosfD

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

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29 districts COVID-19 free for 21 days, says Centre

The Union health ministry on Friday said that in 29 districts no new cases have been detected in the last 21 days. In 36 districts no new cases have been detected in the last 14 days.  In 46 districts no new cases have been detected in the last seven days.

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If guidelines are followed, COVID-19 peak may not be reached, says Centre

“If we will follow required do’s and don’ts, we may not achieve the a peak in the number of COVID-19 cases in India. There is always a possibility to witness a spike in cases if we do not take the required precautions and follow processes,” said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry.

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Revised list of zone classification will be released soon, says Centre

A revised list of red, orange and green zones will be circulated to state governments soon after the analysis of data, said Lav Agrawal, Health ministr joint secretary on Friday.

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Centre says Railways converted 5,231 coaches as COVID-19 care centres

Union health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal said that the Railways has converted 5,231 coaches as COVID-19 care centres.

“They will be placed on 250 identified stations and will be used for treatment of mild and very mild cases while ensuring that different coaches are designated for suspected and confirmed cases,” he added.

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Centre says 3,390 new COVID-19 cases reported in last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, there were 3,390 new COVID-19 cases and 1,273 recoveries. The recovery percentage is now 29.36 percent, Union health ministry said on Friday.

“Till now, 16,540 patients have been cured and 37,916 patients are under active medical supervision,” the statement added.

Lav Agrawal, joint secretary, Health Ministry said, “In 216 districts in the country no positive cases of COVID-19 have been detected. In 42 districts no new cases have been detected in the last 28 days.”

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka govt says ‘already’ booked 16 trains

R Ashok, Karnataka revenue minister and in-charge of the transportation of stranded migrant workers said. “We have already booked 16 trains and are ready to send the migrant workers. But consent is awaited from other state governments. Bihar has given one train permission every day. There is no fault of Karnataka.”

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka receives consent from 5 states for transportation of stranded migrants

The Karnataka nodal officer for the exercise of sending stranded people back to their native states on Friday said that the BS Yediyurappa government has received consent from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand so far.

“We have written to 11 states. Our limitation is that only five trains can run per day. Trains will depart everyday,” he added.

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Centre says Railways has run 222 special trains for stranded people

MHA joint secretary PS Srivastava on Friday said that the Railways has run 222 Shramik Special Trains for the movement of stranded people, and more than 2.5 lakh people have made use of this facility so far.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Three more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam

Alert ~ 3 more persons, who travelled in the bus from Rajasthan in which the Cachar dist #COVID19 + person travelled, have tested positive.

↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam 56
↗️Active cases 21
↗️Discharged 34
↗️Death 1

Update at 3.45 pm / May 8#AssamCovidCount

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Jaipur reports 1,137 infections of 3,386 COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan 

Of the total 3,386 COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, the maximum was reported in Jaipur with 1,137 patients being infected. More than half of the total COVID-19 deaths in the state, Jaipur registered 53. 

As many as 1,853 patients have recovered from the virus in the state. While, Jaipur has seen a recovery of 677 patients, taking the recovery rate to 60 percent.

64 more people have tested positive for #COVID19 in Rajasthan, taking the total number of cases to 3491 out of which 1475 cases are active. Number of deaths stands at 100: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/RBtv6Gy9u3

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Second special train with 1,301 migrants leaves Mohali for UP

The second special train with 1,301 migrant labourers left Mohali Railway Station at 10 am on Friday for Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, the Mohali District Public Relations Office said.

The second special train with 1301 migrant labourers left Mohali Railway Station at 10 AM today for Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh: Mohali District Public Relations Office pic.twitter.com/HKROdQU2WK

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates

64 new cases emerge in Rajasthan, total confirmed cases at 3,491

After 64 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Rajasthan, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 3,491 on Friday. Of the total, there are 1,475 active cases, said Rajasthan Health Department. 

As many as 100 people lost their lives to the deadly virus.

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Drug Controller General of India clears clinical trials of Favipiravir

Drug Controller General of India has given approval for clinical trials of Favipiravir which is used in influenza in Japan, China and other countries. The drug can be potentially useful against COVID-19 and a phytopharmaceutical which is an extract of a plant, CSIR Director General Shekhar Mande told news agency ANI.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

In talks with authorities in Kolkata, Delhi to expedite testing of COVID-19 samples: Himanta Biswa Sarma

We are in talks with laboratories in Kolkata and Delhi to expedite the testing of COVID-19 samples, said Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday. 

“If we can send samples to them we can have the results in 2-3 days but, otherwise locally it will take 5-6 days,” said Sarma.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

All Maharashtra university students, except those in final year, to be promoted without exams

The Maharashtra government has decided to promote all the students of first year and second year, studying in various universities in the state, without any exam. However, it has decided to promote third year students on the basis of examination. The exam will be held in July. 

All university students in Maharashtra, except those in the final year, will be promoted to the next class without examination due to #COVID19 lockdown. The final year examinations will be held in July: State Higher & Technical Education Minister Uday Samant (File photo) pic.twitter.com/GW3W6X5FMS

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

No new COVID-19 patients to be admitted in Gauhati Medical College for next three days: Himanta Biswa Sarma

After a PG student at the Gauhati Medical College tested COVID-19 positive, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that no new patients will be admitted to the hospital for the next three days.

“All Grade-3 and Grade-4 staff of the medical college who were in contact with the doctor have been tested for COVID-19. A total of 1,500 people are tested in this connection,” said Sarma during the briefing on Friday.

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PG Student at Gauhati Medical College tests positive; boys hostel partially sealed

A PG student at the Gauhati Medical College, who was on screening duty, has tested positive for COVID-19. Based out of Karnataka, the student currently was put up in the college hostel.

“Since he is a hostel resident, boys hostels 1 and 5 are declared containment zones,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma during press meet on Friday.

Many staff members, including the superintendent of the college, are in quarantine now,

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Four villages in Cachar dist declared containment zones: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a Dhekiajuli resident, tested positive for COVID-19 in Cachar district on Wednesday night after he had reached Assam from Ajmer in Rajasthan.

He further said that the person travelled in a bus with 45 passengers. “All the other passengers from Cachar will undergo institutional quarantine. Many areas in Cachar district have been declared as containment zones. We are a little worried about the COVID scene in Cachar,” he said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Four new COVID-19 cases emerge in Assam: HImanta Biswa Sarma

The COVID-19 situation in Assam has deteriorated since Thursday after four more people, who took a bus journey from Ajmer in Rajasthan to Silchar in Assam, have tested positive for the viral infection, said health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during press meet at NHM office, Guwahati, on Friday.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Air India’s first repatriation flight from Singapore lands in Delhi 

Air India’s first flight that took off from Singapore carrying stranded Indian nationals onboard landed at the Delhi Airport on Friday afternoon.

“Seeing people coming home is the best feeling for Delhi Airport. Here’s a glimpse of the first Evacuation flight AI381 to Delhi that landed a short while ago from Changi Airport,” tweeted Delhi Airport.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka registers 750 COVID-19 cases with 30 deaths; recovery rate at 49%

Forty five new COVID-19 positive cases, including that of a five month old girl, were confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of infections in the state to 750.

“45 new positive cases have been reported from last evening to this noon. Till date 750 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 30 deaths and 371 discharges,” the health department said.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Udhhav Thackeray hints at lockdown extension in Maharashtra’s red zones

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing an all-party leaders’ meeting via video conference on Thursday, hinted that the coronavirus lockdown may be extended till the end of May in the state’s red zones. 

Mumbai and Pune metropolitan regions have contributed 90 percent of Maharashtra’s cases so far. The extended lockdown is scheduled to end on 17 May.

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‘States must consider home delivery or indirect sale of alcohol during lockdown’: SC observes

The Supreme Court on Friday advised states to consider “indirect sale, home delivery” of liquor to ensure crowds are minimised at alcohol shops across the country. Disposing off a PIL on the subject, the apex court, however, stressed on the necessity to adhere to social dostancing norms.

“We will not pass any order but states should consider home delivery or indirect sale of liquor to maintain social distancing,” a three-judge bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and BR Gavai said, while hearing the case via video-conferencing to follow distancing norms.

States Should Consider Home Delivery Of Liquor/Indirect Sale During Lockdown, Observes SC https://t.co/L51HvQrIrJ

— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) May 8, 2020

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In Photos: First batch of stranded Indians board INS Jalashwa from Maldives

Male: The first batch of Indian nationals who will be brought back from the Maldives under operation #SamudraSetu, board INS Jalashwa. pic.twitter.com/8lpisFbt1H

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

16-yr-old dies of COVID-19 in Bongaigaon taking toll in Assam two 

A 16-year-old girl from Bongaigaon in Assam has reportedly died of the coronavirus pandemic, on Thursday. As per reports, the girl succumbed to the viral infection in Dr B Barooah Cancer Institute Colony, Guwahati.

According to reports, she was detected COVID-19 positive after her body was tested for the infection. Some of her family members are also said to be have contracted the disease.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates

Andhra Pradesh records 1,887 COVID-19 cases after 54 more test positive

With 54 more individuals testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh in past 24 hours, the total number of confirmed cases in the state climbed to 1,887 on Friday.

According to the COVID-19 nodal officer, the state has recorded 41 deaths till now. While the recovery rate stood at 45 percent after 842 patients were discharged.

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Rise in COVID-19 cases by 14% in past 48 hrs take number of infected patients to 56,342 

The number of reported coronavirus cases in India increased by 14 percent over the past two days to 56,342, according to the latest data released by Health Ministry on Friday.

This is a slower rate of increase compared to the previous 48 hours, when the reported case count rose by 16 percent to 49,391.

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Need to decentralise decision-making in fight against COVID-19: Rahul Gandhi 

During his video press conference, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi reiterated the need for decentralisation in decision-making in the fight against the novel coronavirus. He further of warned of a “calamity” if centralised decision-making authority continues to mete out the impact of pandemic. 

“We need to decentralise fight against COVID-19; there will be calamity if we continue to centralise decision-making,” said Rahul.

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Crucial to restart economic activities before COVID-19 hits peak: Rahul Gandhi 

Rahul Gandhi said it was crucial to restart the economic activities to save the nation from worsening impacts of coronavirus lockdown. “We need to start our domestic economy soon, the more time we lose, the worse impact it will have,” said Rahul. 

“We have to protect job creators, build a wall for them to protect jobs, wages,” Rahul Gandhi said it was pivotal to provide them financial support.

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COVID-19 dangerous for only 1% of society: Rahul Gandhi 

Coronavirus not a deadly disease for everyone, only 1% of the society is susceptible to contract the viral infection, said Rahul Gandhi during the video press conference on COVID-19 situation on Friday.

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Centre needs to enforce transparency in its COVID-19 response: Rahul Gandhi

Congress’ Rahul Gandhi stressed on the need to enforce transparency on Central government’s actions in response to COVID-19. “We need to understand when they open the coronavirus lockdown what will be the criteria for its opening,” said Rahul.

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Lockdown not an on and off switch: Rahul Gandhi 

During his video press conference, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that a “visible” clash was evident between economic supply chain and ‘red, orange and green zones’.

“Lockdown not an on and off switch, it is a transition which requires cooperation between Centre, states and people,” said Rahul.

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Rahul Gandhi to review COVID-19 situation 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address the media on Friday on COVID-19 situation and the prevailing economic crisis in light of the lockdown imposed across the nation.

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Prashant Kishor hits out at Centre, State govts for Aurangabad mishap

Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Friday took a jibe at both Central and State governments following the mishap in Aurangabad in which 16 migrant labourers were killed after a goods train ran over them on Aurangabad-Jalna railway tracks. 

“The faceless migrant workers are reduced to mere statistics, both in their lives and death. Make no mistake, but for few exceptions, Govts both at Centre and States have been brazen in leaving them at their fate and the mercy of the greed of the society,” said Kishor.

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IndiGo to cut salaries of senior employees upto 37% for May-July, says report

IndiGo is likely to implement a pay cut of up to 37 percent of senior employees for the months of May, June and July, The Economic Times reported. For pilots, the salary reduction could be up to 32 percent, the report added. 

Lower level employees will exempted from the salary cut.

- IndiGo pay cuts could be much higher as this is in addition to what was announced in March (up to 20%) & rolled back.

- So depending on how its calculated it could be up to 37% for May June & July.

- For pilots around 32% and tapers off for those at levels below. @IndiGo6E

— Tarun Shukla (@shukla_tarun) May 8, 2020

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Researchers look hopefully at Llamas’ antibodies to give us a COVID-19 vaccine

Winter is a four-year-old chocolate-coloured llama with spindly legs, ever-so-slightly askew ears and envy-inducing eyelashes. Some scientists hope she might be an important figure in the fight against the coronavirus.

She is not a superpowered camelid. Winter was simply the lucky llama chosen by researchers in Belgium, where she lives, to participate in a series of virus studies involving both SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome). Finding that her antibodies staved off those infections, the scientists posited that those same antibodies could also neutralize the new virus that causes COVID-19. They were right and published their results Tuesday in the journal Cell.

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Should be ashamed at treatment meted out to builders of our nation: Rahul Gandhi on Aurangabad mishap

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condoled the deaths of migrant labourers who were mowed down by a goods train in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad on Friday morning.

“I am shocked at the news of migrant labourers being crushed to death by a goods train. We should be ashamed at the treatment meted out to the builders of our nation. My condolences to the families of those killed and I pray for the early recovery of the injured,” tweeted Rahul. 

मालगाड़ी से कुचले जाने से मजदूर भाई-बहनों के मारे जाने की ख़बर से स्तब्ध हूं। हमें अपने राष्ट्र निर्माणकर्ताओं के साथ किये जा रहे व्यवहार पर शर्म आनी चाहिए। मारे गए लोगों के परिवारों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूं।

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 8, 2020

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Arvind Kejriwal says coronavirus and lockdown has harshest impact on poor 

Responding to the Aurangabad-Jalna railway accident that happened on Friday morning at 5.30 am, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal offered his condolences to the victims and said that the coronavirus and lockdown proved to be harshest to the poor.

औरंगाबाद हादसा बहुत ज़्यादा दुःखद है। करोना और लॉकडाउन की सबसे ज़्यादा मार ग़रीबों पर पड़ रही है। भगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें।

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 8, 2020

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Shivraj Singh announces Rs 5 lakh relief for families of deceased in Aurangabad rail accident

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conveyed his condolences and spoke with Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, seeking help for the families of the workers who died in the accident. Chouhan also announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for their families.

He is in touch with Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray for arrangements related to treatment of the injured migrants, officials in Madhya Pradesh said.

औरंगाबाद में हुए रेल हादसे से हृदय पर ऐसा कुठाराघात हुआ है की मैं उसे शब्दों में व्यक्त नहीं कर सकता! संवेदना से मन भर जाता है...

मैंने रेल मंत्री श्री @PiyushGoyal जी से बात की है और उनसे त्वरित जाँच और उचित व्यवस्था की माँग की है।

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 8, 2020

औरंगाबाद में हुए रेल हादसे से हृदय पर ऐसा कुठाराघात हुआ है की मैं उसे शब्दों में व्यक्त नहीं कर सकता! संवेदना से मन भर जाता है...

मैंने रेल मंत्री श्री @PiyushGoyal जी से बात की है और उनसे त्वरित जाँच और उचित व्यवस्था की माँग की है।

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 8, 2020

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Injured migrant workers in the Aurangabad-Jalna railway accident admitted to city hospital

The injured in the train accident on the Aurangabad-Jalna railway line have been taken to Aurangabad Civil Hospital. Railways have ordered an inquiry into the matter.

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SP Aurangabad says 16 killed in train accident of migrant labourers

Mokshada Patil, SP Aurangabad, on Friday said 16 people were killed in Aurangabad due to the train accident. She said efforts were ongoing to gather more information about the incident and provide counselling to four others who witnessed the incident.

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Assam govt orders sanitisation of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital after PG student tests positive

The Assam government has ordered sanitisation of the entire premise of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday after an PG student tested COVID-19 positive. The hospital has been shut for new patients for next few days, said Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. 

“A PG student at Guwahti Medical College has tested COVID positive last night. Consequently we have to screen everyone who came in contact with him and sanitize the entire GMCH premises,” said Sarma. 

He further said that special arrangements will be in place for patients already admitted. 

A PG student at Guwahti Medical College has tested COVID positive last night. Consequently we have to screen everyone who came in contact with him and sanitize the entire GMCH premises. As such we have to close the hospital for new patients for next few days.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 8, 2020

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IndiGo to cut salaries of senior employees upto 17% for May-July, says report 

IndiGo airline decided to announce a pay cut for senior employees up to 17 percent amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the aviation industry hard. The reduction in pay will be applied for the months of May, June and July, according to The Economic Times.

Lower level employees will exempted from the salary cut.

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Visuals of Indian nationals arriving at Male’s ferry terminal 

First batch of Indian nationals arrived at the Ferry Terminal in Malé to go through necessary checks and procedures as they prepare for evacuation by INS Jalashwa later on Friday under Operation Samudra Setu.

First visuals of Indian nationals arriving at the Ferry Terminal in Malé to go through necessary checks and procedures as they prepare for evacuation by INS Jalashwa later today under Operation #SamudraSetu: High Commission of India in Maldives. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/oDjpGYLeKv

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

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In Photos: First flight to evacuate medical students of J&K from Bangladesh 

The flight to bring back stranded Indian students from Bangladesh will leave at 11 am on Friday. All the 167 passengers are medical students from Srinagar studying in Dhaka. 

The first flight from Dhaka (Bangladesh) to Srinagar with 167 passengers will leave at 11 am with all medical students from Jammu and Kashmir. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/cXGTkFsTdD

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

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At least 14 migrant workers run over by goods train in Aurangabad

At least 14 migrant labourers in Maharashtra, who were headed home to Chhattisgarh, were killed by a goods train at Gadhe jalgaon area of Aurangabad on Friday morning. 

The tragic incident occurred when the migrant workers were asleep on the rails between Badnapur and Karmad. 

They were resting on the railway tracks at the time of the accident and meant to catch a train from Aurangabad to their village.

Over 12 #MigrantLabourers heading back to home state were crushed to #death by a goods train at Gadhejalgaon of #Aurangabad, #Maharashtra @6am. They were resting on railway tracks at the time of accident.#MigrantLivesMatter #COVID19 #MigrantWorkers @TOIIndiaNews #coronavirus

— Mohammed Akhef TOI (@MohammedAkhef) May 8, 2020

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Liquor purchasers get marked with indelible ink in Hoshangabad dist

Madhya Pradesh’s Hoshangabad district Excise officer Abhishek Tiwari on Friday said that the district is keeping a record of all customers who are purchasing alcohol by applying indelible ink to their fingers. 

“The indelible ink is being applied to the index finger of buyers coming to purchase liquor, in Hoshangabad district. It’s being done to trace people in near future if needed,” Tiwari told ANI.

“Besides, all the customers are being asked to put down their names, address and mobile number in the register kept at the liquor shops,” he said.

MP: Indelible ink is being applied to index finger of buyers coming to purchase liquor,in Hoshangabad dist.Excise officer Hoshangabad,Abhishek Tiwari says "It's being done to trace people in near future if needed. Register with their details is also being maintained on all shops" pic.twitter.com/WjoS7W5GYf

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020