Tuesday 9 June 2020

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

23:52 (IST)

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

Patna hotel employees wear PPEs

Staffers of a hotel in Patna seen serving its customers while wearing PPE kits. Pranav Kumar, General Manager says, "Staffers who are coming in direct contact of customers have been given PPE kits. We're following all govt guidelines. Social distancing is being maintained"

23:44 (IST)

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

23:36 (IST)

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.

23:20 (IST)

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)

23:14 (IST)

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)

22:56 (IST)

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.

22:46 (IST)

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

22:28 (IST)

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.

22:20 (IST)

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.

22:03 (IST)

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.

21:52 (IST)

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.

21:42 (IST)

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

21:34 (IST)

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.

21:21 (IST)

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.

21:15 (IST)

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.

20:56 (IST)

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.

20:45 (IST)

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

20:35 (IST)

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."

20:14 (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Railways announces ticket checking system with minimal contact

20:02 (IST)

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.

19:49 (IST)

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.

19:42 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

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

19:31 (IST)

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.

19:20 (IST)

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.

19:12 (IST)

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

18:56 (IST)

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.

18:47 (IST)

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.

18:34 (IST)

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.

18:24 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka health bulletin today:

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

18:19 (IST)

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.

18:06 (IST)

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.

17:55 (IST)

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.

17:48 (IST)

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.

17:41 (IST)

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.

17:36 (IST)

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.

17:27 (IST)

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.

17:18 (IST)

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."

17:13 (IST)

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.

17:08 (IST)

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.

16:52 (IST)

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.

16:47 (IST)

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)

16:40 (IST)

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.

16:31 (IST)

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".

16:20 (IST)

Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates

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

16:10 (IST)

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.

16:04 (IST)

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.

15:58 (IST)

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.

15:49 (IST)

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.

15:39 (IST)

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.

15:28 (IST)

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.

Read full report here

Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a week in Mumbai.  However, shops will remain closed on Sundays. Earlier, shops were allowed to stay open till 5.00 pm only.

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 Health Minister Satyendar Jain Tuesday said the source of Covid-19 infection was unknown in 50 percent 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.

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.

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 referred 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.

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.

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 the 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.

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 violations against them.

The Worli and Dharavi areas of Mumbai, which are hotspots for the novel coronavirus, are now witnessing a continuous decline in the number of daily cases, and an increase in the doubling rate, the Hindustan Times reported on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

However, Mizoram extended 'complete lockdown' in the state for two weeks and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the lockdown would continue in the state for 15 more days till 30 June.

India reports 206 deaths, 9,983 cases in 24 hours

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.

The number of active novel coronavirus cases stands at 1,25,381 while 1,24,094 people have recovered, said the ministry.  "Thus, around 48.36 percent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.

Of the 206 deaths reported since Sunday morning, 91 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 18 each in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, 13 each in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, nine in Rajasthan, four in Haryana, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, and one each in Odisha and Punjab.

Out of the total 7,135 fatalities, Maharashtra has reported the highest with 3,060 deaths followed by Gujarat with 1,249 deaths, Delhi with 761, Madhya Pradesh with 412, West Bengal with 396, Uttar Pradesh with 275, Tamil Nadu with 269, Rajasthan with 240 and Telangana with 123 deaths.

Malls, restaurants and religious places re-opened in various parts of the country. AP

Maharashtra also accounts for the highest number of cases at 85,975, followed by Tamil Nadu at 31,667, Delhi at 27,654, Gujarat at 20,070, Rajasthan at 10,599, Uttar Pradesh at 10,536 and Madhya Pradesh at 9,401, according to the health ministry's data updated in the morning.

The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 8,187 in West Bengal, 5,452 in Karnataka, 5,088 in Bihar and 4,708 in Andhra Pradesh.

The ministry's website said that 9,189 cases are being reassigned to states and "our figures are being reconciled with the ICMR".

Separately, the health ministry asked officials of 45 civic bodies across 38 districts in 10 states, which account for around 78 percent of the country's total COVID-19 cases, to bolster house-to-house surveys, prompt testing and surveillance measures to contain the infection and reduce mortality.

"In view of the easing of lockdown and lifting of curbs, states were advised to make a district-wise prospective plan for the coming months," the ministry said.

Malls, restaurants, religious places open

Also on Monday, the country began emerging out of a 75-day lockdown with malls, religious places and offices opening in several parts of the country under strict conditions limiting the number of people and mandating sanitisation of all premises.

However, amid strict guidelines preventing trial of clothes in malls in some states, and distribution of 'prasad' in religious places, footfall remained low.

Gurdwaras, temples, mosques and churches opened their doors in several parts of the country, including in Delhi, West Bengal and Karnataka, but the entry of devotees was restricted in keeping with social distancing norms. In some places, temple bells were wrapped in cloth.

The historic Jama Masjid in Delhi and the Golden Temple in Amritsar saw the devout come in, albeit in far fewer numbers, after the long gap.

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, too, opened with precautions. According to chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das, only five people were allowed to pay obeisance at a time and that too 15 metres away from the idol of Ram Lalla.

The government last week issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) outside containment zones, mandating strict adherence to contain the spread of COVID-19. Cinema halls, spas, metro services and swimming pools remain closed.  The SOPs were advisory in nature and the state governments were left to finetune the details.

In Tamil Nadu, where shops had opened some time ago, restaurants were closed for dine-in customers but takeaways continued. In West Bengal, shopping malls, restaurants and other establishments reopened to a cautious welcome too.

The Mamata Banerjee-led government had eased curbs in the state from 1 June, allowing places of worship to reopen and full  operationalisation of the jute, tea and construction sectors.

People came out on the streets of Kolkata in large numbers, with many flouting the social distancing norms. Traffic snarls were reported from several areas as government offices started operating with 70 percent attendance and most private offices and establishments recommenced near-normal functioning.

'Mission Begin Again' took off in Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, in a truncated form without malls or religious places re-opening but with offices and several shops back in business.

In the state capital Mumbai, offices opened in many places, including the Bandra-Kurla Complex and Lower Parel. Shops in key market areas of Dadar, Colaba and Kurla also opened for businesses.

Though the lockdown is in force till 30 June, the Maharashtra government, as part of the phase-wise reopening of the economy and public activities, has allowed private offices to resume operations with 10 percent staff. About 2,100 buses hit the city roads till noon, a BEST statement said.

In Kerala as well, government offices began functioning with full staff from Monday in accordance with a state government order.

The Odisha government took a call to keep its religious places, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants closed till 30 June in a clarification issued late on Sunday.

West Bengal, Mizoram extend lockdown

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday extended lockdown announced that the lockdown, which was set to end on 15 June, has been extended in the state for another 15 days.

"The lockdown is being extended in the state till 30 June, with all existing relaxations and conditions still in place. Earlier, we had allowed only 10 people at social programmes such as a marriage or a funeral ceremony, now we have increased it to 25," she said after a meeting of the state Cabinet.

In Mizoram, a consultative meeting of ministers, association of doctors, churches, NGOs, local and village councils chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga unanimously decided to impose a total lockdown till 22 June to contain the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in the state

Officials told PTI that a complete lockdown would continue in towns and cities, but there could be "area-wise moderation", particularly in rural areas.

The northeastern state on Monday reported eight coronavirus cases, taking the tally from 1 to 42 in a week.

State-wise figures

Many states and Union Territories continued reporting a rise in infections and deaths and a PTI tally put the total number of coronavirus cases in the country till 9.35 pm at 2,57,777 and deaths at 7,468. According to the news agency, a total of 1,28,508 persons have recovered from the viral infection.

The number of confirmed cases in Gujarat rose to 20,574 with the addition of 477 new infections, while 31 more patients died, taking the toll to 1,280, the state health department said. In Ahmedabad, number of fatalities went up by 24 to 1,039 while cases increased by 424 to 14,631.

Maharashtra reported 2,553 new COVID-19 cases and 109 deaths, taking the case count to 88,528 and number of fatalities to 3,169. Mumbai alone has recorded over 50,000 cases and 1,702 deaths.

Tamil Nadu reported 1,562 new coronavirus cases and 17 deaths pushing the infection count to 33,229 and toll to 286 as state government asserted that there were sufficient beds for COVID-19 patients in government and private hospitals. It also said a portal would be launched to provide information on occupancy and vacancy in hospitals.

Kerala's case count crossed 2,000 with 91 new positive cases being detected and a Madlives returnee succumbing to the virus on Monday, taking the death toll due to the infection to 16. With the fresh tests, the state's infection tally touched 2,004 while the active cases stood at 1,174 with 814 recoveries, including 11 who were discharged on Monday,state Health Minister KK Shailaja said.

In Delhi, the number of confirmed cases climbed to 29,943 and the toll mounted to 874 as 1,007 new cases and 17 deaths were recorded.

Delhi LG overrules two AAP govt orders

Lt Governor Anil Baijal overruled  two controversial orders of the AAP government — one on reserving Delhi government-run and private hospitals in the National Capital for Delhiites and another allowing COVID-19 test of only symptomatic patients.

In his first order, Baijal made it clear that the Supreme Court has invariably held in several successive judgements that 'Right to Health' is an integral part of 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution and directed that all patients in Delhi be given treatment.

The development came a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that hospitals run by the Delhi government and private entities will only treat Delhiites during the coronavirus crisis due to the likely rise in cases in the National Capital in the coming days.

In his second order, Baijal said all nine categories people, including asymptomatic, as prescribed by the ICMR should be tested for COVID-19.

The Aam Aadmi Party reacted sharply to the LG's move, alleging that he had been pressured by the BJP which is doing "dirty politics" on the issue.

With inputs from agencies



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