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Delhi Defends Special Fee Amid COVID-19
https://liveindiatimes.com/delhi-defends-special-fee-amid-covid-19/
Delhi government has been charge 70 per cent extra tax on liquor amid lockdown. (File)
New Delhi:
Trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right and the state has the authority to regulate its sale, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government told the Delhi High Court maintaining that its levying 70 per cent “special corona fees” on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to the public.
The Delhi government opposed a batch of petitions challenging its May 4 notification levying the special fee on liquor, and said there was an element of privilege with sale/dealing in liquor and the state is free to regulate it under the excise law.
“Accordingly the state is also free to impose and recover a price for grant of such privilege. Such imposition need not be either a tax or a fee yet less excise duty, or for that matter form part of Excise revenue.”
“The present impugned levy (special corona fee) is nothing but a combination of price of such privilege and cost of such regulation and supervision,” the Delhi government’s Department of Excise said in an affidavit filed in response to the petitions.
The pleas are listed for hearing in the court on Friday.
“A citizen, therefore, has no fundamental right to do trade or business in liquor or for that matter also to consume liquor. On the other hand, the State has the authority and jurisdiction to regulate (including prohibit totally or partially) such trade and commerce as well as to regulate the sale, purchase and consumption of liquor,” the Delhi government said.
Besides Delhi, 10 other states, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have imposed similar fees, it said.
The affidavit said owing to the clamp down on all economic activities due to coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, the revenue of Delhi government (which primarily comes from VAT/GST collection, state excise and stamp duty) has shrunk by almost 90 per cent in April 2020 and the total collections dwindled to a mere Rs 300 crore as opposed to approximately Rs 4,000 crore in the corresponding month in 2019.
“Between May 4 to 25, the total sale of operational liquor vends has been Rs 187 crore which is way too less as compared to the sale figures of May 2019 as the number of shops operational last year were around 800 and as of now, only 40 per cent of them are operational due to various restrictions imposed by the government in view of the coronavirus outbreak,” it said.
The government said the total excise revenue, including the ”corona fee”, collected by the state during May 4 to 25 has been to the tune of Rs 227.44 crore which includes Rs 127 crore of special corona fee, as against the total revenue collection of Rs 425.24 crore in May last year.
“The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and the Rules framed thereunder also empowers the state to accord the privilege of a peculiar nature and also to regulate/ supervise the sale, purchase and consumption of liquor in the national capital territory of Delhi during the currency of COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in view of the lockdown measures/ directives announced by the Central government/ Delhi government and its Excise Department,” it said.
A batch of petitions were filed, including by advocate Lalit Valecha and Praveen Gulati, challenging levy of “special corona fees”.
Mr Valecha has contended in his petition that the fees is in excess of what has been authorised by law and accordingly it is being collected arbitrarily.
In his petition, he has said that the order of levying fee was an afterthought and an after effect of the overcrowding and violation of social distancing norms outside liquor shops.
The unprecedented levy of the special fees by the Delhi government resulting in overall increase in MRP (maximum retail price) of the liquor by 70 per cent was “arbitrary, uncalled for and bad in law”, the petition has alleged.
Mr Gulati, in his plea, has sought quashing of the May 4 notification claiming that it is highly arbitrary, irrational and, therefore, violates Article 14 (equality before law) of the Constitution. He has also sought directions to the government to refund the money collected under the notification.
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06-05-2020 Current Affairs & Daily News Analysis
EXCISE DUTY ON ALCOHOL
The Delhi government announced a 70% hike in the price of liquor across categories in the capital. Delhi’s “special corona fee” on alcohol underlines the importance of liquor to the economy of the states.
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Liquor contributes a considerable amount to the exchequers of all states and Union Territories except Gujarat and Bihar, both of which have enforced prohibition.
Generally, states levy excise duty on manufacture and sale of liquor. Some states, for example Tamil Nadu, also impose VAT (value added tax). States also charge special fees on imported foreign liquor; transport fee; and label & brand registration charges.
A few states, such as Uttar Pradesh, have imposed a “special duty on liquor” to collect funds for special purposes, such as maintenance of stray cattle.
According to a report published by the RBI in September 2019, state excise duty on alcohol accounts for around 10-15 per cent of Own Tax Revenue of a majority of states. In fact, state excise duties on liquor is the second or third largest contributor to the category State’s Own Tax revenue; sales tax (now GST) is the largest.
During 2018-19, the five states that collected the highest revenue from excise duty on liquor were Uttar Pradesh (Rs 25,100 crore), followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Telangana.
Source : Indian Express ( Economy )
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Coronavirus Global Reponse Pledging Conference
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson opened a virtual global conference on COVID-19 by calling on all countries to step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the European Commission.
At the conference, Johnson confirmed the UK's pledge of 388 million pounds aid funding for research into vaccines, tests and treatments – part of a larger 744 million pounds existing UK aid commitment to help end the pandemic and support the global economy.
This includes 250 million pounds for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to develop vaccines against coronavirus – the biggest such donation to the fund by any country.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CCMB)
Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is the only centre in the country which is pooling the samples for doing testing of COVID-19.
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It is an Indian biotechnology research establishment
Established in: 1977.
Location: Hyderabad.
Parent body: It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
CCMB is a designated "Center of Excellence" by the Global Molecular and Cell Biology Network, UNESCO.
India's national biosafety level – 4 containment facility for human infectious diseases is located on the campus of CCMB.
Source : All India Radio (Science & Technology)
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ARKTIKA-M
Russia announced that it will launch first Arktika-M satellite for monitoring Arctic climate by the end of the year.
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As of now first satellite is developed and the launch is planned for 2020.
The satellite will be launched by Soyuz -2,1b carrier rocket with frigate booster. The remote sensing Artika-M will monitor the meterological conditions in the polar region.
Source : All India Radio ( Science & Technology )
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SWINE FLU
Data from the Health Ministry’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), show that the five States/UTs namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Tamil Nadu consistently accounted for the bulk of swine flu cases, or seasonal influenza (H1N1) since 2015.
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H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu) is an infection caused by type A influenza viruses.
Who are infected? It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human.
Symptoms: Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Spread in India: February-March are typical months for influenza in India. Most influenza activity in northern India was seen during the summer months, but in southern and western India, cases occurred mostly during winter months.
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Swine flu vs COVID-19?
While both HIN1 and COVID-19 are due to pathogens that trace their origins to viruses from non-human hosts, they belong to different families.While both infiltrate the lungs and cause characteristic pulmonary infections, they have varying lethality.Swine flu infections have a higher case fatality rates (deaths per confirmed cases) and can cause significant deaths in children as well as those less than 60.COVID-19 on the other hand is relatively more dangerous to those above 60 and almost harmless in children.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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New Specified Health Warning on Tobacco Products packs
Union Ministry of Health has notified a new set of images with specified health warnings for all tobacco product packs by amending the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 via “The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2020”.
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All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2020 shall display the first image and those manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2021 shall display the second image.
Violation of the provision is a punishable offence with imprisonment or fine as prescribed in Section 20 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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LLAMA
Researchers have developed a treatment that links two nanobodies isolated from a 'Llama' named winter to create an antibody that binds to the spike protein on the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. That bond prevented the virus from invading cells. Winter, the llama, is 4 years old, female, and living on a farm in the Belgian countryside.
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Family: Llamas are a member of the camelid family, which includes camels, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos.
Description: Llamas have a typical camel-like body shape, but they lack the humps of the Bactrian and dromedary camel.
Distribution: Llamas are no longer found in the wild. They are now distributed throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Currently, nearly 70% of llamas are found in Bolivia.
Source : Indian Expres ( Environment )
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jharkhand tribals observe bishnu sendra parva 2020 sanshunting due to lockdown
For the first time in living memory, not a single animal was killed in Jharkhand on Bishnu Sendra Parva.
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Bishnu Sendra Parva is an annual hunting festival observed by tribals of Jharkhand and the neighbouring Odisha and West Bengal.
This year, Adivasis observed the centuries-old festival without leaving their houses as Jharkhand continued with a complete lockdown across the state. With the lockdown continuing, many tribal hunters could not reach the forests to observe the festival.
Source : Times of India ( Culture )
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Saras Collection launched by govt on GeM Portal
Union Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal in New Delhi.
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It is a unique initiative of GeM and the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development.
The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It aims to provide market in rural areas with access to Central and State Government buyers.
Under the initiative, sellers from Self Help Group will be able to list their products in 5 product categories, namely (i) handicrafts, (ii) handloom and textiles, (iii) office accessories, (iv) grocery and pantry, and (v) personal care and hygiene.
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Government e Marketplace (GeM): It is a 100 percent Government owned Section 8 Company set up as the National Public Procurement Portal for procurement of goods and services required by Central and State Government organizations.DAY-NRLM: DAY-NLRM aims to reduce poverty through promotion of diversified and gainful self-employment while creating skilled wage employment opportunities.
Source : PIB ( Economy )
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MANISHA SINGH
United States President Donald Trump has nominated senior Indian-American diplomat Manisha Singh as his envoy to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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She will be the US Representative to OECD with the rank of an Ambassador. Ms Singh is currently Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs at the State Department.
Paris-based OECD is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 36 member countries to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
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President Donald Trump has also nominated Indian-American Ashok Michael Pinto as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for a term of two years.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Delhi government to file a detailed affidavit on a batch of pleas challenging the decision to levy 70 per cent 'special corona fees' on the MRP of liquor of all brands in the national capital. The Delhi government had earlier filed its response to the petitions, saying that trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right of a citizen and the State has the authority to regulate its sale and levying 70 per cent 'special corona fees' on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to public. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Sangita Dhingra Seghal, conducting the hearing through video conferencing, heard part arguments and asked the government to file another detailed affidavit and listed the matter for further hearing on June 19. The Delhi government, in its earlier affidavit, has opposed the petitions which have challenged a May 4 notification levying a 'special corona fees' on liquor in the national capital and said there is an element of privilege via a viz sale/ dealing in liquor and the State is free to regulate it under the excise law. "A citizen, therefore, has no fundamental right to do trade or business in liquor or for that matter also to consume liquor. On the other hand, the State has the authority and jurisdiction to regulate (including prohibit totally or partially) such trade and commerce as well as to regulate the sale, purchase and consumption of liquor," it said. Besides Delhi, 10 other states, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have imposed similar fees, the government argued. The affidavit said owing to the clamp down on all economic activities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)lockdown, the revenue of Delhi government (which primarily comes from VAT/GST collection, state excise and stamp duty) has shrunk by almost 90 per cent in April 2020 and the total collections dwindled to a mere Rs 300 crore as opposed to approximately Rs 4,000 crore in the corresponding month in 2019. "Between May 4 to 25, the total sale of operational liquor vends has been Rs 187 crore which is way too less as compared to the sale figures of May 2019 as the number of shops operational last year were around 800 and as of now, only 40 per cent of them are operational due to various restrictions imposed by the government in view of the coronavirus outbreak," it said. The government has said the total excise revenue, including the corona fee, collected by the state during May 4 to 25 has been to the tune of Rs 227.44 crore which includes Rs 127 crore of special corona fee, against the total revenue collection of Rs 425.24 crore in May last year. "The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and the Rules framed thereunder also empowers the state to accord the privilege of a peculiar nature and also to regulate/ supervise the sale, purchase and consumption of liquor in the national capital territory of Delhi during the currency of COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in view of the lockdown measures/ directives announced by the Central government/ Delhi government and its Excise Department," it said. A batch of petitions were filed, including by advocate Lalit Valecha and Praveen Gulati, challenging levy of 'special corona fees'. Valecha contended in his petition that the 'special corona fees'' is in excess of what has been authorised by law and accordingly it is being collected arbitrarily. In his petition, he said that the order of levying fee was an afterthought and an after effect of the overcrowding and violation of social distancing norms outside liquor shops. The unprecedented levy of 'special corona fee' by the Delhi government resulting in overall increase in MRP (maximum retail price) of the liquor by 70 per cent was "arbitrary, uncalled for and bad in law", he alleged. Gulati's plea has sought quashing of the May 4 notification claiming that it is highly arbitrary, irrational and, therefore, violates Article 14 (equality before law) of the Constitution. He has also sought directions to the government to refund the money collected under the notification.
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40 people test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai Central prison, says report
40 people in the Mumbai Central prison have tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, Hindustan Times reported. This included undertrial and jail officials.
"The fresh infections were reported a day after a 45-year-old inmate, facing charges under the narcotics act, tested positive for the disease. The Arthur Road jail, which has a capacity of 800, is housing about 2,700 prisoners," the report said.
20:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
388 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gujarat
The Gujarat health department on Thursday said that 388 new coronavirus cases have been reported in last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 7,013 including 1709 cured/discharged and 425 deaths.
20:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
72 inmates, 7 staffers test positive in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison
Maharashtra jail authorities said that 72 inmates and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison.
All infected inmates will be shifted to GT Hospital and St George Hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning while staff members will be shifted separately, the statement said.
20:20 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra reports 1,362 COVID-19 cases today
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said that 1,362 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18,120.
20:10 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Dharavi today
Mumbai's Dharavi reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 783 in the densely-populated area.
So far, 21 people have succumbed to the infection in the area.
20:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt says migrants won't need to produce medical certificates
The Maharashtra government on Thursday said that migrants stranded in the state won’t need to produce medical certificates, as earlier mandated by the government.
19:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Over 4,500 people leave Arunachal in four days
Reports said that over 4,500 people, largely migrant workers, stuck in Arunachal Pradesh have left the state in the last four days, amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
"The return of the migrant workers was facilitated by the Capital Complex and Papum Pare district administrations, in consultation with their counterparts in Assam," News18 reported.
19:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Air India flight with 177 Indians takes off from Dubai
News18 reported that the Air India express flight carrying 177 Indians stranded in Dubai has taken off for Kozhikode in Kerala.
19:41 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
73 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP
Uttar Pradesh reported 73 fresh cases of coronavirus on Thursday reports said, taking the total tally of cases to 3,071. The toll stands at 62. Out of 3,071 total COVID-19 cases in the state, 1,153 are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event.
"As many as 120 patients were declared recovered and were discharged from the hospitals on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to one," India Today reported.
19:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
J&K tests over 3,000 samples for COVID-19
The Jammu and Kashmir government said that the union territory "broke the 3,000 tests barrier", with 3,429 samples tested. Rohit Kansal added that 18 positive cases were detected on Thursday.
Total number of cases rose to 793 — 68 from Jammu and 725 from Kashmir.
"Our positivity rate is 2.1 percent, and mortality rate 1.13 percent," he added.
19:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
37 new ITBP personnel test positive today
The ITBP said that 37 personnel posted in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected personnel in ITBP is now at 90.
19:22 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
West Bengal reports 92 new COVID-19 cases today
The West Bengal government said that 92 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday, taking the total count to 1,548. The toll in the state currently stands at 79.
19:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand health department said that five more coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Thursday, all from the Palamu district. They had returned from Chhattisgarh, the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 132.
19:02 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
Uttar Pradesh reports 73 new COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases reaches 3,071 in Uttar Pradesh, with 73 new cases being reported on Thursday. The number of recovered/discharged patients abd deaths stands at 1,250 and 62, respectively. The Ghazipur district is now free of COVID-19, the statement said.
18:57 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Milk vendor uses funnel and pipe to maintain social distancing
Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid COVID-19 outbreak.
#WATCH Rajasthan: Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/C6AKDa1Dt4
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
18:46 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
580 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday said that 580 more COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. The total number of cases in the state is at 5,409, including 37 deaths. A large number of today's cases are linked to the Koyambedu market (Chennai).
18:37 (IST)
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Active cases in Himachal rise to 6
The Himachal Pradesh health department said that the number of active cases of coronavirus increased to 6 in the state, and two people have succumbed to the infection while 34 others recovered.
18:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Uddhav Thackeray holds all-party meeting over COVID-19 situation
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held an all-party meeting via video-conference over coronavirus. Deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held an all-party meeting via conference over #COVID19. Deputy CM & NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present. pic.twitter.com/jrgkvWAy9E
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
18:24 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
JEE Advanced exam to be conducted on 23 Aug
Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the JEE Advanced Exam will be conducted on 23 August.
18:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
No COVID-19 case reported in Kerala today
There were no new cases of coronavirus reported in Kerala on Thursday, the state governemnt said. Additionally, with five new recoveries, the number of active cases has reduced to 25 in the state.
"Starting tonight, Kerala’s four international airports will begin to receive the first batch of expatriates stranded abroad as part of the Centre’s Vande Bharat evacuation efforts. As part of phase one of the evacuation efforts, 15 of the scheduled 64 flights from different countries between May 7 and May 13 are destined for Kerala, each carrying nearly 200 passengers. Flights operating to Kerala will carry people from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and Dammam," The Indian Express reported.
Update on #COVID19 | May 7
No new cases & 5 recoveries.
⚕️Active cases at 25.
📍 Hotspots down at 33
👥16,693 under observation
🧪 35,171 samples tested; 34,519 -ve
🔎 3,035 samples covered in sentinel surveillance.
Wash hands🧼👏 | Wear masks 😷 | Social Distancing ↔️ pic.twitter.com/xsjJqDokmt
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) May 7, 2020
18:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha declares Ganjam district as red zone
The Odisha government on Thursday declared the Ganjam district as a COVID-19 red zone and the Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts as orange zones.
17:54 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
12 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka
12 more coronavirus cases were reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is at 705, including 366 discharged and 30 deaths, the state health department said.
17:46 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates
15 new COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh health department said that 15 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the union territory in last 24 hours; taking the total number of positive cases to 135.
17:35 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Assam govt declares summer vacation from 1 to 31 May
The Assam government has decided to declare summer vacation for schools and colleges from 1 May to 31 May, said state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
17:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
75 DTC buses ferry migrants to MP
News18 reported that 75 buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are taking migrants from shelter homes back home to Madhya Pradesh. A special train to Madhya Pradesh will leave at 8 pm on Thursday.
17:18 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Assam govt says people returning from red zone will be under institutional quarantine
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that on Thursday, the state government has issued a notification that any person returning from a red zone district in any state will be put in institutional quarantine even if he is asymptomatic.
Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said that 1,362 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18,120.
Maharashtra jail authorities said that 72 inmates and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison.
All infected inmates will be shifted to GT Hospital and St George Hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning while staff members will be shifted separately, the statement said.
The ITBP said that 37 personnel posted in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected personnel in ITBP is now at 90.
The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday said that 580 more COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. The total number of cases in the state is at 5,409, including 37 deaths. A large number of today's cases are linked to the Koyambedu market (Chennai).
The Border Security Force, in a statement on Thursday said that two of its personnel had succumbed to the coronavirus infection.
"Grief stricken with deaths of two BSF personnel during this pandemic. A critically ill patient died who had contracted infection of #COVID19 while visiting super speciality clinics for his treatment.
"Other borderman died on Monday, 4 May in Safdarjung hospital, where he was admitted on 3 May. From normal ward he was shifted to ICU on 4 May. After his death, prior to postmortem, COVID19 test was done and result came positive by late night of 6 May, Wednesday.
Reports on Thursday said that the Karnataka government has decided to restart the operation of special trains for stranded migrants to return to their native states, after the BS Yediyurappa government faced criticism over its refusal to allow migrants to leave the state.
The state government wrote to nodal officers of various states, asking for consent to operate trains to their states, as per the MHA guideline.
354 Indians stranded in the UAE will be brought back on Thursday, News18 reported, in accordance to the Centre's plan to repatriate them amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The group reportedly includes 11 pregnant women and a pair of twins, and will travel in the first two flights from the UAE to Kerala "as India begins its biggest ever repatriation exercise to bring back its citizens stranded abroad amidst the international travel lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic."
Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh reported its first three cases of the novel coronavirus after almost two months since the first positive case was reported in the State, The Hindu reported.
It was the only green zone district in the State until now as declared by the Centre.
To assess the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai, Lav Agarwal, an IAS officer in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is expected to reach the financial capital on Thursday, News18 reported.
The Central government sent a review team led by the joint secretary, including eight doctors.
Mumbai remained the worst COVID-affected city along with Pune and Thane in Maharashtra, amid rising number of confirmed cases and deaths. Apart from these, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat also some of the worst-affected cities across the country.
With 56 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the total confirmed cases in the state climbed to 1,833 on Thursday. While, 39 COVID-19 patients have succumbed to the viral infection in the state so far.
"As many as 51 people have been discharged in the past 24 hours, the total discharged are 780 till date," ANI quoted the state health department as saying. Therefore, the recovery rate was at 43 percent.
An undertrial and two prison guards have tested positive for COVID-19 at Mumbai Central Prison, triggering fears of a possible infection hotspot.
As many as 150 others, including over 15 staffers and senior prison officials who came in close proximity with the three, have undergone tests, with results expected on Thursday, Inspector General (Prisons) Deepak Pandey was quoted as saying by Indian Express.
With Indians stranded in the Middle East to be evacuated from Thursday, elaborate safety measures have been put in place at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), where the first flight from Abu Dhabi is expected to land at 9.40 pm on Thursday.
Odisha on Thursday reported the "highest number of COVID-19 cases" in a day as 20 people, who recently returned from Surat, tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.
With these new cases, the total number of people afflicted with the disease has climbed to 205, he said.
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a COVID-19 review meeting with all party members and Opposition leaders on Thursday at 2 pm, The Times of India reported.
The chief minister is likely to discuss the mitigation and exit plan for COVID-19 pandemic situation.
According to the Maharashtra Health Department, of the 34 new fatalities reported in the state on Wednesday, 26 COVID-19 patients succumbed to the infection in Mumbai alone. This takes the toll in the city to 412.
Three deaths were reported from Pune. The cumulative fatalities in the district have risen to 122.
The total number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Rajasthan climbed to 3,355 after 38 more people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The viral infection claimed two more lives, taking the toll in the state to 95, said the health department.
Otavio Rego Barros, spokesman for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday.
The 59-year-old former army general "is home following all recommended protocols" after his positive test result was confirmed on Tuesday, the president's office says.
The Koyambedu market has been linked to more than 500 cases in several districts of Tamil Nadu state and adjacent Kerala state. Over 7,000 people with connections to the market are being traced and quarantined, says J Radhakrishnan, the leader of Chennai's response to the coronavirus.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 52,952 while, 1,783 patients succumbed to the infectious disease. Of the total confirmed cases, there are 35,902 active cases.
The recovery rate stood at 29 percent after 15,266 COVID-19 patients were discharged, according to the latest data released by Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases are growing faster at 6.6 percent now, leading to a shorter doubling time of 11 days, as compared to 15 days on 2 May when the growth rate for such cases was 4.8 percent, according to the data analysis by economist Shamika Ravi, earlier part of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.
The West Bengal government has identified over 92,000 cases of influenza-like illness and 870 people with severe acute respiratory illness across the state, findings that serve as "early warning signals" in the fight against COVID-19, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
Mamata said the results were the outcome of her government's extensive door-to-door surveillance over a month in April, covering over 5.5 crore households, and the exercise will continue "till the virus is defeated".
India's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases neared the 50,000-mark on Wednesday with a large number of healthcare professionals and security personnel testing positive amid the worsening spread of the virus.
Meanwhile, authorities flagged high fatality rates in states like West Bengal, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
While the Kerala government said that no new infection was reported on Wednesday, Maharashtra reported a record single-day increase of more than 1,200 in its number of cases.
The evacuation exercise to bring back Indians stranded abroad is set to begin on Thursday, with five Air India flights scheduled to bring nationals back from Saudi Arabia.
Fuel, liquor prices increase as govts deal with damage to economy
The economic cost of the pandemic also began to hit the people with a sharp increase in fuel prices. Looking to shore up their dwindling resources, more states announced higher taxes on liquor sales, while Punjab pegged its overall revenue loss for the month of April at 88 percent due to all its tax revenues having dried up and only 1.5 percent the industry being operational.
Industry sources in various parts of the country told PTI that they were wary of opening their plants and offices due to concerns over the movement of their staff, suppliers, transporters and vendors till the nationwide lockdown, which has been been extended till 17 May, gets completely lifted.
While announcing the third phase of the lockdown, the government had provided relaxations in restrictions in a bid to get the industrial and agricultural activities restarted, but not much has changed on the ground because only a few companies, especially in the manufacturing sector, resuming their operations in a limited way.
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it would resume operations at its Manesar plant in Haryana from 12 May.
Total cases near 50,000-mark
There are widespread fears that the virus spread may get worse with easing of the lockdown measures, as the number of cases have been rising continuously across most of the major urban centres of the country.
While the Health Ministry stopped giving an evening update of the COVID-19 tally from Wednesday, its morning update showed the deaths rising to 1,694 and the number of cases climbing to 49,391, registering an increase of 126 deaths and 2,958 cases since Tuesday morning.
It also showed more than 15,000 people having recovered, giving a recovery rate of nearly 29 percent.
However, a PTI tally of figures reported by different states and union territories till 9 pm put the total number of confirmed cases at 51,435 and the toll at 1,694.
While Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of cases and fatalities, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Punjab are among other major states affected badly by the virus.
Kerala also has reported more than 500 confirmed cases so far, but it did not report a single new case on Wednesday and the state government officials said the number of active patients is now only 30 as a big majority of COVID-19 patients have recovered.
Health minister Harsh Vardhan also expressed concern over the high fatality rate among COVID-19 patients in some districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat and asked the states to focus on early surveillance, aggressive contact tracing and early diagnosis to reduce the number of deaths in the areas.
Maharashtra reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases
Maharashtra reported 1,233 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking its tally to 16,758, while 34 more deaths raised the toll to 651, a health department official said. Mumbai alone has more than 10,500 cases now.
Gujarat reported 380 new cases and 28 more deaths during the day, taking its total case count to 6,625 and the number of fatalities to 396.
This included 291 new cases and 25 more deaths in Ahmedabad alone, where the civic authorities have ordered closure of all shops except those selling milk and medicines for a week.
Separately, the MHA also wrote to the West Bengal government that the COVID-19 response in the state was "characterised by a very low rate of testing and a very high rate of mortality of 13.2 percent", which it said was by far the highest for any state.
The ministry also flagged instances of overcrowding in markets, free movement of people in large numbers without masks, bathing of people in rivers, people playing cricket and football, serious laxity in enforcing lockdown measures in containment zones, plying of rickshaws without any restriction, saying these were grave violation of lockdown instructions and social distancing norms.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said her government has identified over 92,000 cases of influenza-like illness and 870 people with severe acute respiratory illness across the state, findings that serve as "early warning signals" in the fight against COVID-19.
Banerjee said the results were the outcome of her government's extensive door-to-door surveillance over the last one month, covering over 5.5 crore households, and the exercise will continue "till the virus is defeated".
Meanwhile, the Karnataka Congress slammed the state government for cancelling the special trains to transport stranded migrant workers back to their native states.
548 medical staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, says Centre
Official sources said around 548 doctors, nurses and paramedics across the country have been found to be positive for the infection so far. This includes 69 doctors in the National Capital.
However, this figure does not include field workers, ward boys, sanitation workers, security guards, lab attendants, peons, laundry and kitchen staff among others and the figures may be much higher after taking these people into account.
Also, at least 154 personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have tested positive for coronavirus, including 85 cases that were detected on Wednesday.
These include more than 60 deployed for law and order duties in the Jamia and Chandni Mahal area of the National Capital, and six from the escort team of the inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) that toured West Bengal to check COVID-19 containment measures in the state.
At least 37 infected personnel are from the Tripura frontier of the force.
In the meantime, the Delhi government ordered the release of 4,000 Tablighi members who have completed their required quarantine period in centres, PTI reported.
A huge congregation of 'Tablighi Jamaat' in Delhi's Nizamuddin area earlier in March was seen as a major hotspot for the virus spread, after which there were also several cases of Muslims getting targeted and blamed by some for the pandemic.
Thousands of the Jamaat members were subsequently traced in various parts of the country and quarantined, including around 4,000 in Delhi itself.
While nearly 900 of those being released from quarantine are from Delhi itself, the rest are from other states and would be sent back to their home states. A majority of them hail from Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
Trump says US' COVID-19 team not dismantling
One day after saying that the White House COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday it would continue indefinitely but focus more on rebooting the economy.
Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.
Trump tweeted that the special task force’s focus now would be on “SAFETY & OPENING UP OUR COUNTRY AGAIN.”
A White House official acknowledged on Wednesday that signaling that the task force was preparing to shut down had sent the wrong message and created a media maelstrom.
On Tuesday, Trump had praised the task force for doing a great job, but said “we’re now looking at a little bit of a different form, and that form is safety and opening. And we’ll... we’ll have a different group probably set up for that.”
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Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Special flight reaches Kozikhode in Kerala
An Air India Express flight, that took off from Dubai International Airport with 177 Indians on board earlier today, has landed at Kozhikode International Airport.
#WATCH Kerala: An Air India Express flight, that took off from Dubai International Airport with 177 Indians on board earlier today, has landed at Kozhikode International Airport. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/SLGgPiU0za
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
23:46 (IST)
Coronavirus in INdia Latest Updates
Air India flight to SIngapore leaves Delhi
Air India’s first flight to Singapore departed from Delhi at around 11:20 PM today, with one passenger, under the Vande Bharat Mission.
23:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi Police inspector tests positive for COVID-19, says report
Reports said that a Delhi Police inspector tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. He was posted at the Sangam Vihar Circle area.
"All those officials and staff who came in contact with the infected inspector will be quarantined," India Today reported.
23:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Special train to leave from Delhi for Bihar tomorrow
A 'sharmik special train' will leave from Delhi for Muzaffarpur in Bihar tomorrow, said Northern Railway.
23:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Second repatriation flight from Dubai reaches Kozhikode
Mission Vande Bharat begins.
First two flights bring home Indian citizens from the UAE.
177 passengers plus 4 infants reach Cochin from Abu Dhabi.
177 passengers plus 5 infants reach Kozhikode from Dubai.
State govt will now arrange for their mandatory 14 day quarantine. pic.twitter.com/sVteZkd2Tj
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) May 7, 2020
23:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Another 4 test positive for COVID-19 in Assam
Alert ~ 4 persons in Guwahati test #COVID19 + One of them have come from outside Assam, and is in hone quarantine,while 3 are from Guwahati.
↗️#COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 53.
↗️Active cases 18
↗️Discharged 34
↗️Death 1
Update at 10.10 pm / May 7#AssamCovidCount
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 7, 2020
23:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Final figures of Arthur Road jail COVID-19 infections:
The final figures for the Arthur Road jail coronavirus infection is that 77 inmates and 26 staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
23:05 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi reports 448 new COVID-19 cases today
448 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi on Thursday; taking the total number of cases to 5,980. One death has been reported, toll rises to 66, the Delhi government said.
23:02 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
207 COVID-19 patients discharged in Maharashtra today
The Maharashtra health department said that 207 patients have been discharged on Thursday which takes the tally of discharged patients to 3,301 in the state. 43 deaths have been reported on Thursday; toll rises to 694.
22:54 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
DRDO installs ultra violet disinfection chamber in Cochin airport
The DRDO has installed its ultra violet disinfection chamber at the Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The chamber would be used to disinfect the baggage coming at the airport. The chamber has been developed by a laboratory in Cochin, DRDO officials said.
22:48 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Four areas removed from Delhi containment zones list
Four areas have been removed from the list of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi. The number of containment zones in the national capital is now at 83.
22:39 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
First repatriation flight arrives in Kerala from Abu Dhabi
First repatriation Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Cochin International Airport in Kerala.
#WATCH: First repatriation Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/6CoZMXtJx4
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
22:25 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
692 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today
692 new positive cases have been reported in Mumbai on Thursday, taking the total number of positive cases to 11,219. 25 deaths have been reported, taking the toll to 437, the BMC said.
22:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab govt opens liquor shops in some parts
"Liquor shops reopened in some parts of Punjab after more than 40 days but not many people turned up, which some vendors blamed on loss of jobs due to the coronavirus lockdown and reverse migration of workers from other states. Contractors in several districts kept their liquor shops shut, seeking a review of the 2020-21 Excise Policy," News18 reported.
22:02 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Four more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam
Alert ~ 4 persons, who took the same bus from Rajasthan in which the Cachar dist #COVID19 + person travelled, have tested positive too.
↗️Total #COVID19 patients in Assam now stands at 49.
↗️Active cases 14
↗️Discharged 34
↗️Death 1
Update at 9.30 pm / May 7#AssamCovidCount
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 7, 2020
21:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
ICMR expands list of private labs for RT-PCR tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has expanded the list of private laboratories performing real-time RT-PCR for #COVID19 testing in Delhi from 8 labs to 13 labs.
21:36 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Rajasthan reports 110 new COVID-19 cases today
Rajasthan on Thursday reported 110 new cases of coronavirus, taking its total tally to 3,427. The state also reported six coronavirus deaths on Thursday, taking the toll to 99.
21:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha health update today:
Total positive cases — 219
Recovered — 62
Death — 02
Active cases — 155
21:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in Japan Latest Updates
Japan approves Gilead Sciences' remdesivir as COVID-19 drug
Japan has approved Gilead Sciences Inc’s remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, the health ministry said on Thursday, making it the country’s first officially authorized drug for the coronavirus disease.
Japan reached the decision just three days after the U.S. drugmaker filed for fast-track approval for the treatment.
Remdesivir will be give to patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms, a Japanese health ministry official said at a press briefing. With no other approved treatments for COVID-19, interest in the drug is growing around the world.
(Reuters)
21:21 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
Three special trains for tomorrow from Surat to Odisha cancelled
Reports said that three special trains to transport migrants from Surat to Odisha on Friday were cancelled on Thursday, "following Odisha HC order directing Odisha govt not to allow migrant Odia workers without negative test reports."
21:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Liquor worth Rs 48.14 cr sold in Maharashtra since 4 May
Reports quoted the Maharashtra excise department as saying that liquor worth Rs 48.14 crore has been sold in the state since 4 May, a day after the government allowed standalone shops to open outside containment zones. However, the order was revoked in Mumbai after violations of social distancing norms in several areas.
21:06 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates
Uttarakhand cabinet decides to hike petrol price by Rs 2
The Uttarakhand cabinet has decided to increase the price of petrol by Rs 2 and the price of diesel by Rs 1, said state minister Madan Kaushik.
21:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
Telangana reports 15 new COVID-19 cases today
The Telangana government on Thursday reported 15 new COVID-19 cases. The state's total tally of cases reached 1,122, including 400 active cases. The toll in the state currently stands at 29.
20:57 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt to only conduct thermal screening for migrants
"We have decided that migrant labours who want to go to their native places need not procure medical certificates from now onward. Only thermal checking will be done. This decision taken to avoid big queues outside doctors' clinics,"said Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister.
20:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
40 people test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai Central prison, says report
40 people in the Mumbai Central prison have tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, Hindustan Times reported. This included undertrial and jail officials.
"The fresh infections were reported a day after a 45-year-old inmate, facing charges under the narcotics act, tested positive for the disease. The Arthur Road jail, which has a capacity of 800, is housing about 2,700 prisoners," the report said.
20:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
388 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gujarat
The Gujarat health department on Thursday said that 388 new coronavirus cases have been reported in last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 7,013 including 1709 cured/discharged and 425 deaths.
20:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
72 inmates, 7 staffers test positive in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison
Maharashtra jail authorities said that 72 inmates and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison.
All infected inmates will be shifted to GT Hospital and St George Hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning while staff members will be shifted separately, the statement said.
20:20 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra reports 1,362 COVID-19 cases today
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said that 1,362 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18,120.
20:10 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Dharavi today
Mumbai's Dharavi reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 783 in the densely-populated area.
So far, 21 people have succumbed to the infection in the area.
20:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra govt says migrants won't need to produce medical certificates
The Maharashtra government on Thursday said that migrants stranded in the state won’t need to produce medical certificates, as earlier mandated by the government.
19:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Over 4,500 people leave Arunachal in four days
Reports said that over 4,500 people, largely migrant workers, stuck in Arunachal Pradesh have left the state in the last four days, amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
"The return of the migrant workers was facilitated by the Capital Complex and Papum Pare district administrations, in consultation with their counterparts in Assam," News18 reported.
19:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Air India flight with 177 Indians takes off from Dubai
News18 reported that the Air India express flight carrying 177 Indians stranded in Dubai has taken off for Kozhikode in Kerala.
19:41 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
73 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP
Uttar Pradesh reported 73 fresh cases of coronavirus on Thursday reports said, taking the total tally of cases to 3,071. The toll stands at 62. Out of 3,071 total COVID-19 cases in the state, 1,153 are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event.
"As many as 120 patients were declared recovered and were discharged from the hospitals on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to one," India Today reported.
19:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
J&K tests over 3,000 samples for COVID-19
The Jammu and Kashmir government said that the union territory "broke the 3,000 tests barrier", with 3,429 samples tested. Rohit Kansal added that 18 positive cases were detected on Thursday.
Total number of cases rose to 793 — 68 from Jammu and 725 from Kashmir.
"Our positivity rate is 2.1 percent, and mortality rate 1.13 percent," he added.
19:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
37 new ITBP personnel test positive today
The ITBP said that 37 personnel posted in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected personnel in ITBP is now at 90.
19:22 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
West Bengal reports 92 new COVID-19 cases today
The West Bengal government said that 92 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday, taking the total count to 1,548. The toll in the state currently stands at 79.
19:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand health department said that five more coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Thursday, all from the Palamu district. They had returned from Chhattisgarh, the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 132.
19:02 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
Uttar Pradesh reports 73 new COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases reaches 3,071 in Uttar Pradesh, with 73 new cases being reported on Thursday. The number of recovered/discharged patients abd deaths stands at 1,250 and 62, respectively. The Ghazipur district is now free of COVID-19, the statement said.
18:57 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Milk vendor uses funnel and pipe to maintain social distancing
Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid COVID-19 outbreak.
#WATCH Rajasthan: Sanjay Goyal, a milk vendor in Jodhpur is using a funnel and pipe tied to a stick to supply milk to the customers while maintaining social distance amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/C6AKDa1Dt4
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
18:46 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
580 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday said that 580 more COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. The total number of cases in the state is at 5,409, including 37 deaths. A large number of today's cases are linked to the Koyambedu market (Chennai).
18:37 (IST)
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Active cases in Himachal rise to 6
The Himachal Pradesh health department said that the number of active cases of coronavirus increased to 6 in the state, and two people have succumbed to the infection while 34 others recovered.
18:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Uddhav Thackeray holds all-party meeting over COVID-19 situation
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held an all-party meeting via video-conference over coronavirus. Deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held an all-party meeting via conference over #COVID19. Deputy CM & NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present. pic.twitter.com/jrgkvWAy9E
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
18:24 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
JEE Advanced exam to be conducted on 23 Aug
Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the JEE Advanced Exam will be conducted on 23 August.
18:16 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
No COVID-19 case reported in Kerala today
There were no new cases of coronavirus reported in Kerala on Thursday, the state governemnt said. Additionally, with five new recoveries, the number of active cases has reduced to 25 in the state.
"Starting tonight, Kerala’s four international airports will begin to receive the first batch of expatriates stranded abroad as part of the Centre’s Vande Bharat evacuation efforts. As part of phase one of the evacuation efforts, 15 of the scheduled 64 flights from different countries between May 7 and May 13 are destined for Kerala, each carrying nearly 200 passengers. Flights operating to Kerala will carry people from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and Dammam," The Indian Express reported.
Update on #COVID19 | May 7
No new cases & 5 recoveries.
⚕️Active cases at 25.
📍 Hotspots down at 33
👥16,693 under observation
🧪 35,171 samples tested; 34,519 -ve
🔎 3,035 samples covered in sentinel surveillance.
Wash hands🧼👏 | Wear masks 😷 | Social Distancing ↔️ pic.twitter.com/xsjJqDokmt
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) May 7, 2020
18:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates
Odisha declares Ganjam district as red zone
The Odisha government on Thursday declared the Ganjam district as a COVID-19 red zone and the Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts as orange zones.
17:54 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
12 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka
12 more coronavirus cases were reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is at 705, including 366 discharged and 30 deaths, the state health department said.
17:46 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates
15 new COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh health department said that 15 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the union territory in last 24 hours; taking the total number of positive cases to 135.
17:35 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Assam govt declares summer vacation from 1 to 31 May
The Assam government has decided to declare summer vacation for schools and colleges from 1 May to 31 May, said state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
17:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
75 DTC buses ferry migrants to MP
News18 reported that 75 buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are taking migrants from shelter homes back home to Madhya Pradesh. A special train to Madhya Pradesh will leave at 8 pm on Thursday.
17:18 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
Assam govt says people returning from red zone will be under institutional quarantine
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that on Thursday, the state government has issued a notification that any person returning from a red zone district in any state will be put in institutional quarantine even if he is asymptomatic.
Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said that 1,362 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 18,120.
Maharashtra jail authorities said that 72 inmates and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai's Arthur Road prison.
All infected inmates will be shifted to GT Hospital and St George Hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning while staff members will be shifted separately, the statement said.
The ITBP said that 37 personnel posted in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected personnel in ITBP is now at 90.
The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday said that 580 more COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths were reported in the state on Thursday. The total number of cases in the state is at 5,409, including 37 deaths. A large number of today's cases are linked to the Koyambedu market (Chennai).
The Border Security Force, in a statement on Thursday said that two of its personnel had succumbed to the coronavirus infection.
"Grief stricken with deaths of two BSF personnel during this pandemic. A critically ill patient died who had contracted infection of #COVID19 while visiting super speciality clinics for his treatment.
"Other borderman died on Monday, 4 May in Safdarjung hospital, where he was admitted on 3 May. From normal ward he was shifted to ICU on 4 May. After his death, prior to postmortem, COVID19 test was done and result came positive by late night of 6 May, Wednesday.
Reports on Thursday said that the Karnataka government has decided to restart the operation of special trains for stranded migrants to return to their native states, after the BS Yediyurappa government faced criticism over its refusal to allow migrants to leave the state.
The state government wrote to nodal officers of various states, asking for consent to operate trains to their states, as per the MHA guideline.
354 Indians stranded in the UAE will be brought back on Thursday, News18 reported, in accordance to the Centre's plan to repatriate them amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The group reportedly includes 11 pregnant women and a pair of twins, and will travel in the first two flights from the UAE to Kerala "as India begins its biggest ever repatriation exercise to bring back its citizens stranded abroad amidst the international travel lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic."
Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh reported its first three cases of the novel coronavirus after almost two months since the first positive case was reported in the State, The Hindu reported.
It was the only green zone district in the State until now as declared by the Centre.
To assess the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai, Lav Agarwal, an IAS officer in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is expected to reach the financial capital on Thursday, News18 reported.
The Central government sent a review team led by the joint secretary, including eight doctors.
Mumbai remained the worst COVID-affected city along with Pune and Thane in Maharashtra, amid rising number of confirmed cases and deaths. Apart from these, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat also some of the worst-affected cities across the country.
With 56 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the total confirmed cases in the state climbed to 1,833 on Thursday. While, 39 COVID-19 patients have succumbed to the viral infection in the state so far.
"As many as 51 people have been discharged in the past 24 hours, the total discharged are 780 till date," ANI quoted the state health department as saying. Therefore, the recovery rate was at 43 percent.
An undertrial and two prison guards have tested positive for COVID-19 at Mumbai Central Prison, triggering fears of a possible infection hotspot.
As many as 150 others, including over 15 staffers and senior prison officials who came in close proximity with the three, have undergone tests, with results expected on Thursday, Inspector General (Prisons) Deepak Pandey was quoted as saying by Indian Express.
With Indians stranded in the Middle East to be evacuated from Thursday, elaborate safety measures have been put in place at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), where the first flight from Abu Dhabi is expected to land at 9.40 pm on Thursday.
Odisha on Thursday reported the "highest number of COVID-19 cases" in a day as 20 people, who recently returned from Surat, tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.
With these new cases, the total number of people afflicted with the disease has climbed to 205, he said.
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a COVID-19 review meeting with all party members and Opposition leaders on Thursday at 2 pm, The Times of India reported.
The chief minister is likely to discuss the mitigation and exit plan for COVID-19 pandemic situation.
According to the Maharashtra Health Department, of the 34 new fatalities reported in the state on Wednesday, 26 COVID-19 patients succumbed to the infection in Mumbai alone. This takes the toll in the city to 412.
Three deaths were reported from Pune. The cumulative fatalities in the district have risen to 122.
The total number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Rajasthan climbed to 3,355 after 38 more people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The viral infection claimed two more lives, taking the toll in the state to 95, said the health department.
Otavio Rego Barros, spokesman for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday.
The 59-year-old former army general "is home following all recommended protocols" after his positive test result was confirmed on Tuesday, the president's office says.
The Koyambedu market has been linked to more than 500 cases in several districts of Tamil Nadu state and adjacent Kerala state. Over 7,000 people with connections to the market are being traced and quarantined, says J Radhakrishnan, the leader of Chennai's response to the coronavirus.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 52,952 while, 1,783 patients succumbed to the infectious disease. Of the total confirmed cases, there are 35,902 active cases.
The recovery rate stood at 29 percent after 15,266 COVID-19 patients were discharged, according to the latest data released by Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases are growing faster at 6.6 percent now, leading to a shorter doubling time of 11 days, as compared to 15 days on 2 May when the growth rate for such cases was 4.8 percent, according to the data analysis by economist Shamika Ravi, earlier part of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.
The West Bengal government has identified over 92,000 cases of influenza-like illness and 870 people with severe acute respiratory illness across the state, findings that serve as "early warning signals" in the fight against COVID-19, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
Mamata said the results were the outcome of her government's extensive door-to-door surveillance over a month in April, covering over 5.5 crore households, and the exercise will continue "till the virus is defeated".
India's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases neared the 50,000-mark on Wednesday with a large number of healthcare professionals and security personnel testing positive amid the worsening spread of the virus.
Meanwhile, authorities flagged high fatality rates in states like West Bengal, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
While the Kerala government said that no new infection was reported on Wednesday, Maharashtra reported a record single-day increase of more than 1,200 in its number of cases.
The evacuation exercise to bring back Indians stranded abroad is set to begin on Thursday, with five Air India flights scheduled to bring nationals back from Saudi Arabia.
Fuel, liquor prices increase as govts deal with damage to economy
The economic cost of the pandemic also began to hit the people with a sharp increase in fuel prices. Looking to shore up their dwindling resources, more states announced higher taxes on liquor sales, while Punjab pegged its overall revenue loss for the month of April at 88 percent due to all its tax revenues having dried up and only 1.5 percent the industry being operational.
Industry sources in various parts of the country told PTI that they were wary of opening their plants and offices due to concerns over the movement of their staff, suppliers, transporters and vendors till the nationwide lockdown, which has been been extended till 17 May, gets completely lifted.
While announcing the third phase of the lockdown, the government had provided relaxations in restrictions in a bid to get the industrial and agricultural activities restarted, but not much has changed on the ground because only a few companies, especially in the manufacturing sector, resuming their operations in a limited way.
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it would resume operations at its Manesar plant in Haryana from 12 May.
Total cases near 50,000-mark
There are widespread fears that the virus spread may get worse with easing of the lockdown measures, as the number of cases have been rising continuously across most of the major urban centres of the country.
While the Health Ministry stopped giving an evening update of the COVID-19 tally from Wednesday, its morning update showed the deaths rising to 1,694 and the number of cases climbing to 49,391, registering an increase of 126 deaths and 2,958 cases since Tuesday morning.
It also showed more than 15,000 people having recovered, giving a recovery rate of nearly 29 percent.
However, a PTI tally of figures reported by different states and union territories till 9 pm put the total number of confirmed cases at 51,435 and the toll at 1,694.
While Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of cases and fatalities, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Punjab are among other major states affected badly by the virus.
Kerala also has reported more than 500 confirmed cases so far, but it did not report a single new case on Wednesday and the state government officials said the number of active patients is now only 30 as a big majority of COVID-19 patients have recovered.
Health minister Harsh Vardhan also expressed concern over the high fatality rate among COVID-19 patients in some districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat and asked the states to focus on early surveillance, aggressive contact tracing and early diagnosis to reduce the number of deaths in the areas.
Maharashtra reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases
Maharashtra reported 1,233 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking its tally to 16,758, while 34 more deaths raised the toll to 651, a health department official said. Mumbai alone has more than 10,500 cases now.
Gujarat reported 380 new cases and 28 more deaths during the day, taking its total case count to 6,625 and the number of fatalities to 396.
This included 291 new cases and 25 more deaths in Ahmedabad alone, where the civic authorities have ordered closure of all shops except those selling milk and medicines for a week.
Separately, the MHA also wrote to the West Bengal government that the COVID-19 response in the state was "characterised by a very low rate of testing and a very high rate of mortality of 13.2 percent", which it said was by far the highest for any state.
The ministry also flagged instances of overcrowding in markets, free movement of people in large numbers without masks, bathing of people in rivers, people playing cricket and football, serious laxity in enforcing lockdown measures in containment zones, plying of rickshaws without any restriction, saying these were grave violation of lockdown instructions and social distancing norms.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said her government has identified over 92,000 cases of influenza-like illness and 870 people with severe acute respiratory illness across the state, findings that serve as "early warning signals" in the fight against COVID-19.
Banerjee said the results were the outcome of her government's extensive door-to-door surveillance over the last one month, covering over 5.5 crore households, and the exercise will continue "till the virus is defeated".
Meanwhile, the Karnataka Congress slammed the state government for cancelling the special trains to transport stranded migrant workers back to their native states.
548 medical staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, says Centre
Official sources said around 548 doctors, nurses and paramedics across the country have been found to be positive for the infection so far. This includes 69 doctors in the National Capital.
However, this figure does not include field workers, ward boys, sanitation workers, security guards, lab attendants, peons, laundry and kitchen staff among others and the figures may be much higher after taking these people into account.
Also, at least 154 personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have tested positive for coronavirus, including 85 cases that were detected on Wednesday.
These include more than 60 deployed for law and order duties in the Jamia and Chandni Mahal area of the National Capital, and six from the escort team of the inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) that toured West Bengal to check COVID-19 containment measures in the state.
At least 37 infected personnel are from the Tripura frontier of the force.
In the meantime, the Delhi government ordered the release of 4,000 Tablighi members who have completed their required quarantine period in centres, PTI reported.
A huge congregation of 'Tablighi Jamaat' in Delhi's Nizamuddin area earlier in March was seen as a major hotspot for the virus spread, after which there were also several cases of Muslims getting targeted and blamed by some for the pandemic.
Thousands of the Jamaat members were subsequently traced in various parts of the country and quarantined, including around 4,000 in Delhi itself.
While nearly 900 of those being released from quarantine are from Delhi itself, the rest are from other states and would be sent back to their home states. A majority of them hail from Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
Trump says US' COVID-19 team not dismantling
One day after saying that the White House COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday it would continue indefinitely but focus more on rebooting the economy.
Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.
Trump tweeted that the special task force’s focus now would be on “SAFETY & OPENING UP OUR COUNTRY AGAIN.”
A White House official acknowledged on Wednesday that signaling that the task force was preparing to shut down had sent the wrong message and created a media maelstrom.
On Tuesday, Trump had praised the task force for doing a great job, but said “we’re now looking at a little bit of a different form, and that form is safety and opening. And we’ll... we’ll have a different group probably set up for that.”
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EXCISE DUTY ON ALCOHOL
The Delhi government announced a 70% hike in the price of liquor across categories in the capital. Delhi’s “special corona fee” on alcohol underlines the importance of liquor to the economy of the states.
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Liquor contributes a considerable amount to the exchequers of all states and Union Territories except Gujarat and Bihar, both of which have enforced prohibition.
Generally, states levy excise duty on manufacture and sale of liquor. Some states, for example Tamil Nadu, also impose VAT (value added tax). States also charge special fees on imported foreign liquor; transport fee; and label & brand registration charges.
A few states, such as Uttar Pradesh, have imposed a “special duty on liquor” to collect funds for special purposes, such as maintenance of stray cattle.
According to a report published by the RBI in September 2019, state excise duty on alcohol accounts for around 10-15 per cent of Own Tax Revenue of a majority of states. In fact, state excise duties on liquor is the second or third largest contributor to the category State’s Own Tax revenue; sales tax (now GST) is the largest.
During 2018-19, the five states that collected the highest revenue from excise duty on liquor were Uttar Pradesh (Rs 25,100 crore), followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Telangana.
Source : Indian Express ( Economy )
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Coronavirus Global Reponse Pledging Conference
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson opened a virtual global conference on COVID-19 by calling on all countries to step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the European Commission.
At the conference, Johnson confirmed the UK's pledge of 388 million pounds aid funding for research into vaccines, tests and treatments – part of a larger 744 million pounds existing UK aid commitment to help end the pandemic and support the global economy.
This includes 250 million pounds for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to develop vaccines against coronavirus – the biggest such donation to the fund by any country.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CCMB)
Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is the only centre in the country which is pooling the samples for doing testing of COVID-19.
About:
It is an Indian biotechnology research establishment
Established in: 1977.
Location: Hyderabad.
Parent body: It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
CCMB is a designated "Center of Excellence" by the Global Molecular and Cell Biology Network, UNESCO.
India's national biosafety level – 4 containment facility for human infectious diseases is located on the campus of CCMB.
Source : All India Radio (Science & Technology)
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ARKTIKA-M
Russia announced that it will launch first Arktika-M satellite for monitoring Arctic climate by the end of the year.
About:
As of now first satellite is developed and the launch is planned for 2020.
The satellite will be launched by Soyuz -2,1b carrier rocket with frigate booster. The remote sensing Artika-M will monitor the meterological conditions in the polar region.
Source : All India Radio ( Science & Technology )
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SWINE FLU
Data from the Health Ministry’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), show that the five States/UTs namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Tamil Nadu consistently accounted for the bulk of swine flu cases, or seasonal influenza (H1N1) since 2015.
About:
H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu) is an infection caused by type A influenza viruses.
Who are infected? It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human.
Symptoms: Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Spread in India: February-March are typical months for influenza in India. Most influenza activity in northern India was seen during the summer months, but in southern and western India, cases occurred mostly during winter months.
Important Info :
Swine flu vs COVID-19?
While both HIN1 and COVID-19 are due to pathogens that trace their origins to viruses from non-human hosts, they belong to different families.While both infiltrate the lungs and cause characteristic pulmonary infections, they have varying lethality.Swine flu infections have a higher case fatality rates (deaths per confirmed cases) and can cause significant deaths in children as well as those less than 60.COVID-19 on the other hand is relatively more dangerous to those above 60 and almost harmless in children.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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New Specified Health Warning on Tobacco Products packs
Union Ministry of Health has notified a new set of images with specified health warnings for all tobacco product packs by amending the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 via “The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2020”.
About:
All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2020 shall display the first image and those manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2021 shall display the second image.
Violation of the provision is a punishable offence with imprisonment or fine as prescribed in Section 20 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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LLAMA
Researchers have developed a treatment that links two nanobodies isolated from a 'Llama' named winter to create an antibody that binds to the spike protein on the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. That bond prevented the virus from invading cells. Winter, the llama, is 4 years old, female, and living on a farm in the Belgian countryside.
About:
Family: Llamas are a member of the camelid family, which includes camels, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos.
Description: Llamas have a typical camel-like body shape, but they lack the humps of the Bactrian and dromedary camel.
Distribution: Llamas are no longer found in the wild. They are now distributed throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Currently, nearly 70% of llamas are found in Bolivia.
Source : Indian Expres ( Environment )
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jharkhand tribals observe bishnu sendra parva 2020 sanshunting due to lockdown
For the first time in living memory, not a single animal was killed in Jharkhand on Bishnu Sendra Parva.
About:
Bishnu Sendra Parva is an annual hunting festival observed by tribals of Jharkhand and the neighbouring Odisha and West Bengal.
This year, Adivasis observed the centuries-old festival without leaving their houses as Jharkhand continued with a complete lockdown across the state. With the lockdown continuing, many tribal hunters could not reach the forests to observe the festival.
Source : Times of India ( Culture )
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Saras Collection launched by govt on GeM Portal
Union Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal in New Delhi.
About:
It is a unique initiative of GeM and the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development.
The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It aims to provide market in rural areas with access to Central and State Government buyers.
Under the initiative, sellers from Self Help Group will be able to list their products in 5 product categories, namely (i) handicrafts, (ii) handloom and textiles, (iii) office accessories, (iv) grocery and pantry, and (v) personal care and hygiene.
Important Info :
Government e Marketplace (GeM): It is a 100 percent Government owned Section 8 Company set up as the National Public Procurement Portal for procurement of goods and services required by Central and State Government organizations.DAY-NRLM: DAY-NLRM aims to reduce poverty through promotion of diversified and gainful self-employment while creating skilled wage employment opportunities.
Source : PIB ( Economy )
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MANISHA SINGH
United States President Donald Trump has nominated senior Indian-American diplomat Manisha Singh as his envoy to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
About:
She will be the US Representative to OECD with the rank of an Ambassador. Ms Singh is currently Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs at the State Department.
Paris-based OECD is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 36 member countries to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
Important Info :
President Donald Trump has also nominated Indian-American Ashok Michael Pinto as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for a term of two years.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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06-05-2020 Current Affairs & Daily News Analysis
EXCISE DUTY ON ALCOHOL
The Delhi government announced a 70% hike in the price of liquor across categories in the capital. Delhi’s “special corona fee” on alcohol underlines the importance of liquor to the economy of the states.
About:
Liquor contributes a considerable amount to the exchequers of all states and Union Territories except Gujarat and Bihar, both of which have enforced prohibition.
Generally, states levy excise duty on manufacture and sale of liquor. Some states, for example Tamil Nadu, also impose VAT (value added tax). States also charge special fees on imported foreign liquor; transport fee; and label & brand registration charges.
A few states, such as Uttar Pradesh, have imposed a “special duty on liquor” to collect funds for special purposes, such as maintenance of stray cattle.
According to a report published by the RBI in September 2019, state excise duty on alcohol accounts for around 10-15 per cent of Own Tax Revenue of a majority of states. In fact, state excise duties on liquor is the second or third largest contributor to the category State’s Own Tax revenue; sales tax (now GST) is the largest.
During 2018-19, the five states that collected the highest revenue from excise duty on liquor were Uttar Pradesh (Rs 25,100 crore), followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Telangana.
Source : Indian Express ( Economy )
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Coronavirus Global Reponse Pledging Conference
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson opened a virtual global conference on COVID-19 by calling on all countries to step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
About:
The Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the European Commission.
At the conference, Johnson confirmed the UK's pledge of 388 million pounds aid funding for research into vaccines, tests and treatments – part of a larger 744 million pounds existing UK aid commitment to help end the pandemic and support the global economy.
This includes 250 million pounds for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to develop vaccines against coronavirus – the biggest such donation to the fund by any country.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CCMB)
Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is the only centre in the country which is pooling the samples for doing testing of COVID-19.
About:
It is an Indian biotechnology research establishment
Established in: 1977.
Location: Hyderabad.
Parent body: It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
CCMB is a designated "Center of Excellence" by the Global Molecular and Cell Biology Network, UNESCO.
India's national biosafety level – 4 containment facility for human infectious diseases is located on the campus of CCMB.
Source : All India Radio (Science & Technology)
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ARKTIKA-M
Russia announced that it will launch first Arktika-M satellite for monitoring Arctic climate by the end of the year.
About:
As of now first satellite is developed and the launch is planned for 2020.
The satellite will be launched by Soyuz -2,1b carrier rocket with frigate booster. The remote sensing Artika-M will monitor the meterological conditions in the polar region.
Source : All India Radio ( Science & Technology )
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SWINE FLU
Data from the Health Ministry’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), show that the five States/UTs namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Tamil Nadu consistently accounted for the bulk of swine flu cases, or seasonal influenza (H1N1) since 2015.
About:
H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu) is an infection caused by type A influenza viruses.
Who are infected? It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human.
Symptoms: Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Spread in India: February-March are typical months for influenza in India. Most influenza activity in northern India was seen during the summer months, but in southern and western India, cases occurred mostly during winter months.
Important Info :
Swine flu vs COVID-19?
While both HIN1 and COVID-19 are due to pathogens that trace their origins to viruses from non-human hosts, they belong to different families.While both infiltrate the lungs and cause characteristic pulmonary infections, they have varying lethality.Swine flu infections have a higher case fatality rates (deaths per confirmed cases) and can cause significant deaths in children as well as those less than 60.COVID-19 on the other hand is relatively more dangerous to those above 60 and almost harmless in children.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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New Specified Health Warning on Tobacco Products packs
Union Ministry of Health has notified a new set of images with specified health warnings for all tobacco product packs by amending the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 via “The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2020”.
About:
All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2020 shall display the first image and those manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, 2021 shall display the second image.
Violation of the provision is a punishable offence with imprisonment or fine as prescribed in Section 20 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003.
Source : The Hindu ( Health )
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LLAMA
Researchers have developed a treatment that links two nanobodies isolated from a 'Llama' named winter to create an antibody that binds to the spike protein on the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. That bond prevented the virus from invading cells. Winter, the llama, is 4 years old, female, and living on a farm in the Belgian countryside.
About:
Family: Llamas are a member of the camelid family, which includes camels, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos.
Description: Llamas have a typical camel-like body shape, but they lack the humps of the Bactrian and dromedary camel.
Distribution: Llamas are no longer found in the wild. They are now distributed throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Currently, nearly 70% of llamas are found in Bolivia.
Source : Indian Expres ( Environment )
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jharkhand tribals observe bishnu sendra parva 2020 sanshunting due to lockdown
For the first time in living memory, not a single animal was killed in Jharkhand on Bishnu Sendra Parva.
About:
Bishnu Sendra Parva is an annual hunting festival observed by tribals of Jharkhand and the neighbouring Odisha and West Bengal.
This year, Adivasis observed the centuries-old festival without leaving their houses as Jharkhand continued with a complete lockdown across the state. With the lockdown continuing, many tribal hunters could not reach the forests to observe the festival.
Source : Times of India ( Culture )
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Saras Collection launched by govt on GeM Portal
Union Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal in New Delhi.
About:
It is a unique initiative of GeM and the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development.
The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It aims to provide market in rural areas with access to Central and State Government buyers.
Under the initiative, sellers from Self Help Group will be able to list their products in 5 product categories, namely (i) handicrafts, (ii) handloom and textiles, (iii) office accessories, (iv) grocery and pantry, and (v) personal care and hygiene.
Important Info :
Government e Marketplace (GeM): It is a 100 percent Government owned Section 8 Company set up as the National Public Procurement Portal for procurement of goods and services required by Central and State Government organizations.DAY-NRLM: DAY-NLRM aims to reduce poverty through promotion of diversified and gainful self-employment while creating skilled wage employment opportunities.
Source : PIB ( Economy )
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MANISHA SINGH
United States President Donald Trump has nominated senior Indian-American diplomat Manisha Singh as his envoy to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
About:
She will be the US Representative to OECD with the rank of an Ambassador. Ms Singh is currently Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs at the State Department.
Paris-based OECD is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 36 member countries to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
Important Info :
President Donald Trump has also nominated Indian-American Ashok Michael Pinto as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for a term of two years.
Source : All India Radio ( International )
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Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Delhi govt imposes 70% tax on MRP of liquor starting tomorrow, to curb overcrowding in shops
23:51 (IST)
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
Telangana govt says 40 special trains per day to transport migrants back to native states
Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday said that to send migrant labourers in Telangana back to their native states, from Tuesday onwards for one week, 40 special trains per day will be operated.
23:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi govt imposes 70% tax on MRP of liquor
The Delhi government on Monday imposed a 'Special Corona Fees' — a 70 percent tax on Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the liquor. It will be applicable from Tuesday
23:09 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
771 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths reported in Maharashtra today
The Maharashtra health department said that 35 deaths and 771 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,541. The toll due to xoronavirus stands at 583 in the state.
23:03 (IST)
Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates
UN says 'dangerous outbreak' of misinformation
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, "the world is today seeing a dangerous outbreak of misinformation about harmful health advice, hate speech and wild conspiracy theories, and antidote to this pandemic of misinformation is fact-based news and analysis."
22:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates
13 more people test positive for COVID-19 in Tripura
Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that 12 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state. This includes two children, he said.
Alert!
More 13 persons including two kids of 138th-Bn #BSF Ambassa found #COVID19 positive.
Total #COVID19 positive cases in #Tripura stands at 29 (2 already discharged, so active cases : 27).
Don't panic, follow the Govt guidelines and Stay at Home.#TripuraCOVID19Count
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) May 4, 2020
22:41 (IST)
Coronavirus in Ladakh Latest Updates
Results of samples from Leh, Kargil test negative
Rigzin Samphel, Ladakh commissioner and secretary of health, son Monday said that the results of 205 samples, 201 from Leh and four from Kargil have been received. All are negative, he added.
22:30 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi health bulletin today:
349 new coronavirus cases on Monday
69 recoveries in last 24 hours
No deaths in last 24 hours
90 containment zones
Total active cases - 3,403
Total number of cases - 4,898
Toll - 69
(Credit: India Today)
22:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Bengaluru restaurants face 80% reduction in business due to lockdown
Restaurants are facing problems in Bengaluru amid continuing the coronavirus lockdown, ANI reported. Sayyed Jameel, owner of Deagh Restaurants, said, "Our business is down by about 80 percent. Customers are also not visiting our outlets as people do not have money to dine in restaurants".
Karnataka: Restaurants face problems in Bengaluru amid continuing #lockdown. Sayyed Jameel, owner of Deagh Restaurants, says, "Our business is down by about 80 per cent. Customers are also not visiting our outlets as people do not have money to dine in restaurants". pic.twitter.com/8VetA3Mv8o
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2020
22:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
MP reports 106 new COVID-19 cases today
The Madhya Pradesh health department said that 106 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,942.
22:15 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
175 new cases, 6 deaths reported in Rajasthan today
The Rajasthan health department said that 175 new coronavirus and six deaths were reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,061.
77 deaths have been recorded in the state so far.
22:03 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
Bengal govt allows opening of salons, private offices outside containment zones
The West Bengal government on Monday allowed the opening of salons in green zones, operation of private offices between 10 am and 6 pm with upto 25 percent strength outside containment zones and the resumption of intra-district bus services in green zones with 20 passengers or upto 50 percent seating capacity, whichever is less.
21:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
FIR filed against 400 unidentified migrants for stone pelting in MP
ANI reported that an FIR has been lodged against over 400 unidentified migrant workers for stone pelting at police in Sendhwa area of Barwani, Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. At least 3 police personnel had received injuries in the incident, said Rajendra Solanki, Sub-Inspector at Sendhwa Rural Police Station.
21:40 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Firozpur divisional railway manager appointed as nodal officer for migrants' movement
The Punjab information and public relations department said that Divisional Railway Manager Firozpur, Rajesh Aggarwal has been designated as nodal officer for movement of migrant labourers, tourists, students and others back to their home states.
21:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Doubling time of COVID-19 infections is not 12 days
The Indian Express reported that the doubling time of coronavirus infections in the country is now 12 days.
21:27 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
IGNOU postpones June exams
IGNOU VC said that the university has postponed the June, 2020 Term End Examinations,which were originally scheduled from 1 June 2020, in the wake of the lockdown due to COVID-19. The new revised set of dates for exams will be decided later, he added.
21:13 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
India has ensured medical supplies to 123 partner countries, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, "Despite our own needs, we have ensured medical supplies to our 123 partner countries including 59 members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We are active in global efforts to develop remedies and vaccines.
"Even as the world fights COVID-19, some people are busy spreading some other deadly viruses such as terrorism, fake news and doctored videos to divide communities and countries."
He added, "To counter COVID-19 we've promoted coordination in our immediate neighbourhood and we're organising online training to share India's medical expertise with many others."
21:05 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Modi says NAM must 'remain inclusive' to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 'Non-Aligned movement' on Monday said that the platform must "promote global solidarity".
"Today, humanity faces its most serious crisis in many decades. At this time, NAM can help promote global solidarity. NAM has often been the world's moral voice. To retain this role, NAM must remain inclusive.
"During this crisis we have shown how democracy, discipline and decisiveness can come together to create a genuine people's movement. Indian civilization sees whole world as one family. As we care for our own citizens, we're also extending help to other countries," he said.
20:58 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Karnataka govt says Rs 45 cr worth of liquor sales recorded
Liquor sales of Rs 45 crores recorded on the first day of opening of liquor shops, said the Karnataka Excise Department
20:55 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
IMCT says mortality rate is highest in West Bengal
The Inter-ministerial central team in-charge of inspecting the COVID-19 situation in West Bengal reportedly said that the mortality rate due to coronavirus in the state "is the highest in the country at 12.8 percent and reflects "low testing and weak surveillance" while tackling the pandemic".
News18 reported that the IMCT also accused the state's TMC government of being "antagonistic" to the panel.
20:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
No new COVID-19 case reported in Jharkhand today
No new coronavirus case was reported in Jharkhand for the second consecutive day on Monday, the state health department said. The total number of cases stands at 115, including 85 active cases and 27 discharged/cured.
20:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Mumbai reports 510 new cases, 18 deaths today
The MCGM said that 510 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths were recorded in Mumbai on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 9,123 and the toll 361.
20:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
List of COVID-19 zones in Jammu and Kashmir:
Red zone
All 10 districts of Kashmir
Kathua
Samba
Jammu
Orange zone
Rajouri
Reasi
Udhampur
Ramban
Green zone
Poonch
Doda
Kishtwar
20:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh latest Updates
121 new COVID-19 cases reported in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh health department said that 121 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state on Monday, taking total number of cases to 2,766. 754 patients have recovered from the disease while 50 others lost their lives.
20:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
Infections in Gujarat surge to 5,804
376 new infections have been reported in last 24 hours in Gujarat, taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,804, reports ANI quoting the state health department. 1,195 people have been cured/discharged and 319 deaths have been reported so far.
20:00 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates
Confirmed cases in Chhattisgarh rise to 58
A 24-year-old man has tested coronavirus positive in Raipur, taking total number of cases in Chhattisgarh to 58, reports ANI quoting AIIMS Raipur. This figure includes 22 active cases and 36 cured/discharged.
19:54 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
Jammu and Kashmir reports 25 new cases
Twenty-five more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, taking the number of cases in the Union territory to 726, PTI quotes officials as saying. Of the fresh cases, 24 are in Kashmir and one in Jammu region, they added. Of the total number of cases reported so far in the Union territory, 664 are from Kashmir and 62 from Jammu. While 303 patients have recovered, eight people have died of the disease so far. There are 415 active cases at present, the officials said.
19:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
42 new coronavirus cases reported in Dharavi today
The BMC on Monday said that 42 new coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai's Dharavi, taking the total number of cases in the densely-populated area to 632, including 20 deaths.
19:29 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
Chennai's Koyembedu market shut after rise in COVID-19 cases
India Today reported that the Koyembedu market in Chennai is likely to be shut temporarily from Tuesday due to the spike in coronavirus cases in the state on Monday. "Market operation have been shifted to Thirumailisai in Thiruvallur district from Thursday," the report said.
19:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates
75 new COVID-19 cases reported in Haryana today
The Haryana health department said that 75 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 517.
19:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi latest Updates
Eight SSB jawans test positive for COVID-19
Eight jawans of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have tested COVID-19 positive on Monday in Delhi, an SSB statement said.
"These jawans were deployed in security of different government installations. The total count of COVID-19 positive cases rises to 13 in SSB," the statement added.
18:58 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Kejriwal appeals for use of masks, sanitisers, maintaining social distancing
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a virtual press conference on Monday, said that people must ensure they follow three measures of protection against coronavirus, even as the lockdown restrictions were partially eased by the Centre from Monday.
#WATCH I appeal to people of Delhi to ensure three things- wear masks when you step outdoors, practice social distancing and sanitize/wash your hands frequently: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/XbFSQ6xC0t
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2020
18:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
West Bengal COVID-19 cases rise to 1,259
The West Bengal government said that 61 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 1,259.
The toll also rose by 11 on Monday, taking the total to 61 in the state.
18:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Bombay HC to continue working limited hours
Reports said that the Bombay High Court will continue working limited hours as the coronavirus lockdown was extended for two weeks starting from Monday. The court is also likely to work with restricted benches "to hear only extremely urgent matters via video conference until further orders following extension of the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak," News18 reported.
18:29 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates
Chhattisgarh govt says admin at fault in areas with lockdown violations
Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singh Deo said that the administration "is at fault" where lockdown violations were recorded on Monday, after the Centre's revised guidelines, with a few relaxations, came into effect.
"There must be some sort of action to ensure that it does not recur. A lot of people are against the opening of liquor shops in Chhattisgarh but they have been opened as there is a government order. Centre should not allow opening of the liquor shops in these times. The decision should be reconsidered," he added.
18:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre to facilitate return of Indians stranded abroad
The Centre on Monday said that it will be "facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner." The proccess is set to begin from 7 May, a press release said.
"The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. The Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) has been prepared in this regard. Indian Embassies and High Commissions are preparing a list of distressed Indian citizens. This facility would be made available on payment-basis. Non-scheduled commercial flights would be arranged for air travel.
Medical screening of passengers would be done before taking the flight. Only asymptomatic passengers would be allowed to travel. During the journey, all these passengers would have to follow the protocols, such as the Health Protocols, issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Civil Aviation," the statement said.
18:06 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
2,573 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths reported in last 24 hours, says Centre
In its 5 pm update, the Union health ministry said that 2,573 new coronavirus cases and 83 deaths were reported across the nation in last 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 42,836 including 29,685 active cases, 11,762 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,389 deaths.
18:04 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
BJP responds to criticism over special trains' fare
The BJP was quoted by PTI as saying that the railways has subsidised 85 percent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 percent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.
The state government concerned can also pay for the tickets, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said. He said the Madhya Pradesh government is doing so and asked Rahul Gandhi to tell the Congress-ruled states to follow suit.
(PTI)
17:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Kejriwal says relaxations will be revoked in areas where social distancing being violated
"It was unfortunate that chaos was seen at some shops today in Delhi. If we come to know about violations of social distancing and other norms from any area, then we will have to seal the area and revoke the relaxations there," said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday.
"Shop owners will have to take the responsibility, if the norms of social distancing are violated outside a shop then the shop will be shut," he added.
17:47 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases
The Tamil Nadu health department on Monday said that 527 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,550.
17:39 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
85% of railway fare to be borne by Centre, says health ministry
"We have only permitted special trains for those states that have raised requests for particular cases. We have never said that we want to charge from any workers. 85 per cent cost will be borne by Central government and 15 per cent to be borne by the state governments. Except one or two states, all are cooperating with us in this process," the Union health ministry was quoted as saying by India Today during the routine coronavirus press briefing on Monday.
17:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala latest Updates
Kerala reports highest single-day COVID-10 recoveries
Kerala on Monday reported the highest increase in recoveries in a day, The Indian Express reported. Additionally, no new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state.
"A total of 61 people tested negative in the last 24 hours, taking the number of active cases from 95 down to 34," the report said.
17:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
37 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department, in its 5 pm update, said that 37 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state stands at 651.
17:21 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
18 new COVID-19 cases reported in Firozabad today
Reports said that 18 new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad on Monday, taking the total tally in the city to 157. Out of the 18 new cases, 12 are police personnel.
17:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Nashik liquor shops shut due to overcrowding
Liquor shops in Maharashtra's Nashik have been shut due to "heavy" overcrowding, India Today reported.
Liquor shops were allowed to open on Monday under the partial roll backs in lockdown restrictions issued by the MHA. The Centre also extended the lockdown over the pandemic for two weeks starting on Monday.
17:03 (IST)
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates
Social distancing norms flouted in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor
#CoronavirusLockdown: Social distancing rules were flouted after a crowd gathered in #AndhraPradesh's Chittoor today as liquor shops opened across the country.
Follow LIVE updates on #CoronavirusPandemic: https://t.co/5SLpM9YVRZ pic.twitter.com/BuN3cVDfHW
— Firstpost (@firstpost) May 4, 2020
17:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Amarinder Singh writes to Amit Shah over special trains to transport migrants
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention to arrange special trains for the next 10-15 days, beginning 5 May, for transporting migrant labourers stranded in Punjab to their home states.
16:51 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
Noida admin to charge fine for spitting in public places
The Noida administration on Monday said that spitting or spitting of tobacco products at public places is prohibited in the district. A fine of Rs 500 will be charged from 1st time offenders and Rs 1000 from 2nd time offenders.
16:42 (IST)
Coronavirus in India latest Updates
610 COVID-19 cases in 112 aspirational districts, says Centre
Amitabh Kant, chairman of Empowered Group 6, on Monday said in the press briefing, "As of now, there are about 610 cases of COVID-19 in 112 aspirational districts, which is considered fairly low at less than 2 percent of the national level of infections. Of these, six districts have reported first case after 21 April."
16:37 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre says is social distancing isn't followed, transmission can increase 'rapidly'
Health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal said that it social distancing is not followed despite the relaxations in lockdown restrictions, "chances of disease transmission increase rapidly".
He said, "In pandemics such as COVID-19, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased."
16:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates
80 active COVID-19 cases in Chandigarh so far
The Chandigarh administration on Monday said that there are 80 active cases of coronavirus in the union territory and 21 patients have cured/discharged.
Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: The Maharashtra health department said that 35 deaths and 771 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,541. The toll due to coronavirus stands at 583 in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, "Despite our own needs, we have ensured medical supplies to our 123 partner countries including 59 members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We are active in global efforts to develop remedies and vaccines.
"Even as the world fights COVID-19, some people are busy spreading some other deadly viruses such as terrorism, fake news and doctored videos to divide communities and countries."
He added, "To counter COVID-19 we've promoted coordination in our immediate neighbourhood and we're organising online training to share India's medical expertise with many others."
The Centre on Monday said that it will be "facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner." The proccess is set to begin from 7 May, a press release said.
"The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. The Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) has been prepared in this regard. Indian Embassies and High Commissions are preparing a list of distressed Indian citizens. This facility would be made available on payment-basis. Non-scheduled commercial flights would be arranged for air travel.
Medical screening of passengers would be done before taking the flight. Only asymptomatic passengers would be allowed to travel. During the journey, all these passengers would have to follow the protocols, such as the Health Protocols, issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Civil Aviation," the statement said.
In its 5 pm update, the Union health ministry said that 2,573 new coronavirus cases and 83 deaths were reported across the nation in last 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 42,836 including 29,685 active cases, 11,762 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,389 deaths.
The Union health ministry, in the 4 pm press briefing said that so far, 11,706 people have been cured.
"In the last 24 hours, 1,074 people have been cured.This is the highest number in terms of cured patients noted till date. Our recovery rate is now 27.52 percent. Total number of COVID-19 cases is now 42,533," said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry.
The Jharkhand government will not implement any of the relaxations granted by the Centre from Monday and has decided to extend the 'total' lockdown in the state for two more weeks till 17 May. The Ministry of Home Affairs has given considerable relaxations for the third phase of the lockdown beginning Monday.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday made it clear that no fare will be charged from students returning to the state by special trains while migrant workers will be reimbursed the expenses incurred, besides getting additional assistance, after they complete the mandatory 21-day quarantine.
The IMCT has advised the West Bengal government to report the COVID-19 transparently and consistently, rather than downplaying the spread of the virus.
After a staff member of Border Security Force (BSF) working in the headquarters at eight-storeyed CGO Complex in Delhi tested positive for COVID-19, the building's first and second floors were been closed for sanitisation.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared the entire Kashmir valley and three districts of Jammu region as "red zone" based on the overall assessment of the coronavirus situation and expected movement of stranded persons to the union territory.
The Congress on Monday termed historic party president Sonia Gandhi's decision asking PCCs to bear the cost of the train fare of migrant workers returning home, and said its state units will work out the modalities of paying the Railways after coordinating with chief secretaries.
People were seen today standing in a queue outside liquor shops in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala. The order to reopen liquor shops is applicable to only standalone shops and malls or shopping complexes will continue to remain closed. The government has also asked shopkeepers to ensure that customers maintain a two-meter distance.
Maharashtra government has said that it is allowing standalone shops, including liquor shops, to open in Red Zones from 4 May, though they cannot be opened in containment zones. Only five non-essential shops can be opened in each lane, but the number is not restricted for essential shops, the state government has said.
The BJP said on Monday the railways has subsidised 85 percent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 percent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.
Out of the total 1,373 fatalities in India so far, Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of deaths at 548. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has requested the Centre not to charge any amount from migrant labourers for travelling by train to their native places during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy took to Twitter to lash out at the Centre for charging migrant labourers for their ride back home. 'How moronic of the Government of India to charge steep rail fares from the half-starved migrant labourers! Indians stranded abroad were brought back free by Air India. If Railways refuse to budge then why not make PM CARES pay instead?'
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 42,533, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The toll in India due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has risen to 1,373. The reported active COVID-19 cases in India now stand at 29,453 and as many as 11,707 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far according to the Union Health Ministry.
Sonia Gandhi today attacked the government over migrants stranded by the nationwide coronavirus lockdown being asked to pay for their train ride home and has announced that the Congress would pay the train fare for them.
The first day of India's third lockdown extension has begun, with eased restrictions to facilitate the economy. Around 150 liquor shops located outside containment zones in Delhi are likely to open from Monday as the Delhi government.
India registered a record jump of 83 deaths and 2,487 cases in 24 hours as the number of COVID-19 fatalities rose to 1,306 and total cases climbed to 40,263 on Sunday, according to the Union health ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 28,070, while 10,886 people have recovered, even as the country prepares for the third phase of the lockdown.
However, health minister Harsh Vardhan sought to strike a reassuring note, saying that over 10,000 COVID-19 patients were discharged across the nation and that those admitted at hospitals are on the road to recovery. He also claimed that India's mortality rate was the lowest across the world at 3.2 percent.
Meanwhile, several states issued zone-wise guidelines on permissible activities and inter-district. The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for inter-district travel within the state for permitted activities between 7 am and 7 pm. A pass shall have to be obtained for the same from Deputy Commissioners of districts or from DCPs for travel between any districts, except for movement between Bengaluru Rural, Urban, Chikkaballarpur, Ramnagara and Kollar districts which shall be treated as one unit, said the order.
The Maharashtra government has issued a list of guidelines listing out what will be allowed and not allowed in different zones of the state.
State-wise cases
According to the health ministry data, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country is from Maharashtra at 12,296, followed by Gujarat at 5,055, Delhi 4,122, Madhya Pradesh 2,846, Rajasthan 2,772, Tamil Nadu 2,757 and Uttar Pradesh 2,626.
The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 1,583 in Andhra Pradesh and 1,063 in Telangana. It has risen to 922 in West Bengal, 772 in Punjab, 666 in Jammu and Kashmir, 606 in Karnataka, 500 in Kerala and 482 in Bihar.
Haryana has reported 394 coronavirus cases, while Odisha has 160 cases. A total of 115 people have been infected with the virus in Jharkhand and 94 in Chandigarh. Uttarakhand has reported 59 cases, Assam and Chhattisgarh have 43 cases each, while Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh have registered 40 cases so far.
Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Meghalaya has reported 12 cases, Puducherry eight, while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases.
Tripura has registered four cases, while Manipur has two cases. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have reported a case each.
"Our figures are being reconciled with the ICMR," the health ministry said on its website, adding state-wise distribution is subject to further verification and reconciliation.
Of the 83 deaths reported since Saturday evening, 36 were from Maharashtra, 26 from Gujarat, 11 from Madhya Pradesh, three each from Rajasthan and Delhi, two from Telangana and one each from Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
With 521 fatalities, Maharashtra accounts for the maximum of the nationwide 1,306 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 262 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh 156, Rajasthan 65, Delhi 64, Uttar Pradesh 43, and West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh 33 each.
The death toll reached 29 in Tamil Nadu, 28 in Telangana, while Karnataka has reported 25 fatalities due to the respiratory disease. Punjab has registered 20 COVID-19 deaths, Jammu and Kashmir eight, Kerala, Bihar and Haryana have reported four deaths each. Jharkhand has recorded three COVID-19 fatalities.
Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Assam have reported one fatality each, according to the ministry data. The health ministry''s Saturday evening update had put the death toll at 1,223 and the number of cases at 37,776 in the country.
Lockdown relaxations
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the state government will implement the Centre's latest guidelines on lockdown relaxation and allow government and private offices to open from Monday but the suspension of travel by flight, metro and bus will continue.
Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said delivery of essential goods through e-commerce portals will continue in the national capital.
The chief minister said that Delhi goverment offices engaged in essential services will function with full strength while private offices can operate with up to 33 percent strength.
The Maharashtra government also issued guidelines listing out permissible activities in different zones of the state.
As per the guidelines, only five non-essential shops, including liquor shops, can be opened in each lane. However, there is no restriction on the number of shops selling essential items.
A similar decision had already been announced for the COVID-19 green and orange zones, and such shops in these two
zones were scheduled to open from Monday.
The state government, however, has created a separate category for Mumbai, Pune and Malegaon and will implement harsher restrictions there than other red zones in the state. According to the guidelines, private offices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune Metropolitan Region and Malegaon will not be allowed to open from Monday. In other red zones in the state, they will be allowed to open with 33 percent staff strength.
Health minister urges people to follow restrictions
Harsh Vardhan urged people to observe the curbs extended till 17 May in the letter and spirit, and treat it as an effective intervention to cut the chain of transmission of the virus.
"We are on the path of success. We will win this war against COVID-19," he said after visiting the Lady Hardinge Medical College Hospital (LHMC) in Delhi to review the status of COVID-19 management.
He said around 10,000 people have been cured of the disease so far.
"We have crossed over 10 lakh tests and are performing over 74,000 tests in a day presently," he said.
The government has distributed around 20 lakh PPE kits all over India and supplied medicines, both hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and paracetamol (PCM), to more than 100 countries, Vardhan added.
He said India is on a "better footing" compared to other nations in managing the pandemic, adding that with more than 2.5 lakh beds in dedicated COVID-19 hospitals and health centres, the country is capable of pulling off any eventuality.
The health minister urged people not to ostracise doctors treating COVID-19 patients or stigmatise those who have survived the deadly disease.
Centre to send teams to 20 districts to help with containment measures
The Centre will send public health teams to 20 districts with heavy case load of COVID-19 to help states in implementation of containment measures, an official press release said.
#IndiaFightsCorona :
20 Central Public Health Teams from @MoHFW_INDIA have been formed and are being sent to the 20 districts that are reporting maximum number of #COVID19 cases in the country
The teams will support states in fighting #COVID19
📒 https://t.co/UbNSx4QsGT pic.twitter.com/XIUyA9tEgU
— MIB India 🇮🇳 #StayHome #StaySafe (@MIB_India) May 3, 2020
"These teams will support the States in implementation of containment measures for COVID-19 in the affected areas within these districts/cities," the press release said.
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23:51 (IST)
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
Telangana govt says 40 special trains per day to transport migrants back to native states
Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday said that to send migrant labourers in Telangana back to their native states, from Tuesday onwards for one week, 40 special trains per day will be operated.
23:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi govt imposes 70% tax on MRP of liquor
The Delhi government on Monday imposed a 'Special Corona Fees' — a 70 percent tax on Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the liquor. It will be applicable from Tuesday
23:09 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
771 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths reported in Maharashtra today
The Maharashtra health department said that 35 deaths and 771 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,541. The toll due to xoronavirus stands at 583 in the state.
23:03 (IST)
Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates
UN says 'dangerous outbreak' of misinformation
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, "the world is today seeing a dangerous outbreak of misinformation about harmful health advice, hate speech and wild conspiracy theories, and antidote to this pandemic of misinformation is fact-based news and analysis."
22:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tripura Latest Updates
13 more people test positive for COVID-19 in Tripura
Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that 12 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state. This includes two children, he said.
Alert!
More 13 persons including two kids of 138th-Bn #BSF Ambassa found #COVID19 positive.
Total #COVID19 positive cases in #Tripura stands at 29 (2 already discharged, so active cases : 27).
Don't panic, follow the Govt guidelines and Stay at Home.#TripuraCOVID19Count
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) May 4, 2020
22:41 (IST)
Coronavirus in Ladakh Latest Updates
Results of samples from Leh, Kargil test negative
Rigzin Samphel, Ladakh commissioner and secretary of health, son Monday said that the results of 205 samples, 201 from Leh and four from Kargil have been received. All are negative, he added.
22:30 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi health bulletin today:
349 new coronavirus cases on Monday
69 recoveries in last 24 hours
No deaths in last 24 hours
90 containment zones
Total active cases - 3,403
Total number of cases - 4,898
Toll - 69
(Credit: India Today)
22:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Bengaluru restaurants face 80% reduction in business due to lockdown
Restaurants are facing problems in Bengaluru amid continuing the coronavirus lockdown, ANI reported. Sayyed Jameel, owner of Deagh Restaurants, said, "Our business is down by about 80 percent. Customers are also not visiting our outlets as people do not have money to dine in restaurants".
Karnataka: Restaurants face problems in Bengaluru amid continuing #lockdown. Sayyed Jameel, owner of Deagh Restaurants, says, "Our business is down by about 80 per cent. Customers are also not visiting our outlets as people do not have money to dine in restaurants". pic.twitter.com/8VetA3Mv8o
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2020
22:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
MP reports 106 new COVID-19 cases today
The Madhya Pradesh health department said that 106 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,942.
22:15 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
175 new cases, 6 deaths reported in Rajasthan today
The Rajasthan health department said that 175 new coronavirus and six deaths were reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,061.
77 deaths have been recorded in the state so far.
22:03 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
Bengal govt allows opening of salons, private offices outside containment zones
The West Bengal government on Monday allowed the opening of salons in green zones, operation of private offices between 10 am and 6 pm with upto 25 percent strength outside containment zones and the resumption of intra-district bus services in green zones with 20 passengers or upto 50 percent seating capacity, whichever is less.
21:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
FIR filed against 400 unidentified migrants for stone pelting in MP
ANI reported that an FIR has been lodged against over 400 unidentified migrant workers for stone pelting at police in Sendhwa area of Barwani, Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. At least 3 police personnel had received injuries in the incident, said Rajendra Solanki, Sub-Inspector at Sendhwa Rural Police Station.
21:40 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Firozpur divisional railway manager appointed as nodal officer for migrants' movement
The Punjab information and public relations department said that Divisional Railway Manager Firozpur, Rajesh Aggarwal has been designated as nodal officer for movement of migrant labourers, tourists, students and others back to their home states.
21:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Doubling time of COVID-19 infections is not 12 days
The Indian Express reported that the doubling time of coronavirus infections in the country is now 12 days.
21:27 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
IGNOU postpones June exams
IGNOU VC said that the university has postponed the June, 2020 Term End Examinations,which were originally scheduled from 1 June 2020, in the wake of the lockdown due to COVID-19. The new revised set of dates for exams will be decided later, he added.
21:13 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
India has ensured medical supplies to 123 partner countries, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, "Despite our own needs, we have ensured medical supplies to our 123 partner countries including 59 members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We are active in global efforts to develop remedies and vaccines.
"Even as the world fights COVID-19, some people are busy spreading some other deadly viruses such as terrorism, fake news and doctored videos to divide communities and countries."
He added, "To counter COVID-19 we've promoted coordination in our immediate neighbourhood and we're organising online training to share India's medical expertise with many others."
21:05 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Modi says NAM must 'remain inclusive' to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 'Non-Aligned movement' on Monday said that the platform must "promote global solidarity".
"Today, humanity faces its most serious crisis in many decades. At this time, NAM can help promote global solidarity. NAM has often been the world's moral voice. To retain this role, NAM must remain inclusive.
"During this crisis we have shown how democracy, discipline and decisiveness can come together to create a genuine people's movement. Indian civilization sees whole world as one family. As we care for our own citizens, we're also extending help to other countries," he said.
20:58 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Karnataka govt says Rs 45 cr worth of liquor sales recorded
Liquor sales of Rs 45 crores recorded on the first day of opening of liquor shops, said the Karnataka Excise Department
20:55 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
IMCT says mortality rate is highest in West Bengal
The Inter-ministerial central team in-charge of inspecting the COVID-19 situation in West Bengal reportedly said that the mortality rate due to coronavirus in the state "is the highest in the country at 12.8 percent and reflects "low testing and weak surveillance" while tackling the pandemic".
News18 reported that the IMCT also accused the state's TMC government of being "antagonistic" to the panel.
20:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
No new COVID-19 case reported in Jharkhand today
No new coronavirus case was reported in Jharkhand for the second consecutive day on Monday, the state health department said. The total number of cases stands at 115, including 85 active cases and 27 discharged/cured.
20:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Mumbai reports 510 new cases, 18 deaths today
The MCGM said that 510 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths were recorded in Mumbai on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 9,123 and the toll 361.
20:28 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
List of COVID-19 zones in Jammu and Kashmir:
Red zone
All 10 districts of Kashmir
Kathua
Samba
Jammu
Orange zone
Rajouri
Reasi
Udhampur
Ramban
Green zone
Poonch
Doda
Kishtwar
20:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh latest Updates
121 new COVID-19 cases reported in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh health department said that 121 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state on Monday, taking total number of cases to 2,766. 754 patients have recovered from the disease while 50 others lost their lives.
20:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
Infections in Gujarat surge to 5,804
376 new infections have been reported in last 24 hours in Gujarat, taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,804, reports ANI quoting the state health department. 1,195 people have been cured/discharged and 319 deaths have been reported so far.
20:00 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates
Confirmed cases in Chhattisgarh rise to 58
A 24-year-old man has tested coronavirus positive in Raipur, taking total number of cases in Chhattisgarh to 58, reports ANI quoting AIIMS Raipur. This figure includes 22 active cases and 36 cured/discharged.
19:54 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
Jammu and Kashmir reports 25 new cases
Twenty-five more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, taking the number of cases in the Union territory to 726, PTI quotes officials as saying. Of the fresh cases, 24 are in Kashmir and one in Jammu region, they added. Of the total number of cases reported so far in the Union territory, 664 are from Kashmir and 62 from Jammu. While 303 patients have recovered, eight people have died of the disease so far. There are 415 active cases at present, the officials said.
19:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
42 new coronavirus cases reported in Dharavi today
The BMC on Monday said that 42 new coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai's Dharavi, taking the total number of cases in the densely-populated area to 632, including 20 deaths.
19:29 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
Chennai's Koyembedu market shut after rise in COVID-19 cases
India Today reported that the Koyembedu market in Chennai is likely to be shut temporarily from Tuesday due to the spike in coronavirus cases in the state on Monday. "Market operation have been shifted to Thirumailisai in Thiruvallur district from Thursday," the report said.
19:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Updates
75 new COVID-19 cases reported in Haryana today
The Haryana health department said that 75 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 517.
19:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi latest Updates
Eight SSB jawans test positive for COVID-19
Eight jawans of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have tested COVID-19 positive on Monday in Delhi, an SSB statement said.
"These jawans were deployed in security of different government installations. The total count of COVID-19 positive cases rises to 13 in SSB," the statement added.
18:58 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Kejriwal appeals for use of masks, sanitisers, maintaining social distancing
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a virtual press conference on Monday, said that people must ensure they follow three measures of protection against coronavirus, even as the lockdown restrictions were partially eased by the Centre from Monday.
#WATCH I appeal to people of Delhi to ensure three things- wear masks when you step outdoors, practice social distancing and sanitize/wash your hands frequently: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/XbFSQ6xC0t
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2020
18:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates
West Bengal COVID-19 cases rise to 1,259
The West Bengal government said that 61 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 1,259.
The toll also rose by 11 on Monday, taking the total to 61 in the state.
18:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Bombay HC to continue working limited hours
Reports said that the Bombay High Court will continue working limited hours as the coronavirus lockdown was extended for two weeks starting from Monday. The court is also likely to work with restricted benches "to hear only extremely urgent matters via video conference until further orders following extension of the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak," News18 reported.
18:29 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates
Chhattisgarh govt says admin at fault in areas with lockdown violations
Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singh Deo said that the administration "is at fault" where lockdown violations were recorded on Monday, after the Centre's revised guidelines, with a few relaxations, came into effect.
"There must be some sort of action to ensure that it does not recur. A lot of people are against the opening of liquor shops in Chhattisgarh but they have been opened as there is a government order. Centre should not allow opening of the liquor shops in these times. The decision should be reconsidered," he added.
18:19 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre to facilitate return of Indians stranded abroad
The Centre on Monday said that it will be "facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner." The proccess is set to begin from 7 May, a press release said.
"The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. The Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) has been prepared in this regard. Indian Embassies and High Commissions are preparing a list of distressed Indian citizens. This facility would be made available on payment-basis. Non-scheduled commercial flights would be arranged for air travel.
Medical screening of passengers would be done before taking the flight. Only asymptomatic passengers would be allowed to travel. During the journey, all these passengers would have to follow the protocols, such as the Health Protocols, issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Civil Aviation," the statement said.
18:06 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
2,573 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths reported in last 24 hours, says Centre
In its 5 pm update, the Union health ministry said that 2,573 new coronavirus cases and 83 deaths were reported across the nation in last 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 42,836 including 29,685 active cases, 11,762 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,389 deaths.
18:04 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
BJP responds to criticism over special trains' fare
The BJP was quoted by PTI as saying that the railways has subsidised 85 percent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 percent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.
The state government concerned can also pay for the tickets, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said. He said the Madhya Pradesh government is doing so and asked Rahul Gandhi to tell the Congress-ruled states to follow suit.
(PTI)
17:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Kejriwal says relaxations will be revoked in areas where social distancing being violated
"It was unfortunate that chaos was seen at some shops today in Delhi. If we come to know about violations of social distancing and other norms from any area, then we will have to seal the area and revoke the relaxations there," said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday.
"Shop owners will have to take the responsibility, if the norms of social distancing are violated outside a shop then the shop will be shut," he added.
17:47 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases
The Tamil Nadu health department on Monday said that 527 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,550.
17:39 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
85% of railway fare to be borne by Centre, says health ministry
"We have only permitted special trains for those states that have raised requests for particular cases. We have never said that we want to charge from any workers. 85 per cent cost will be borne by Central government and 15 per cent to be borne by the state governments. Except one or two states, all are cooperating with us in this process," the Union health ministry was quoted as saying by India Today during the routine coronavirus press briefing on Monday.
17:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala latest Updates
Kerala reports highest single-day COVID-10 recoveries
Kerala on Monday reported the highest increase in recoveries in a day, The Indian Express reported. Additionally, no new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state.
"A total of 61 people tested negative in the last 24 hours, taking the number of active cases from 95 down to 34," the report said.
17:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
37 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department, in its 5 pm update, said that 37 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state stands at 651.
17:21 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
18 new COVID-19 cases reported in Firozabad today
Reports said that 18 new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad on Monday, taking the total tally in the city to 157. Out of the 18 new cases, 12 are police personnel.
17:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Nashik liquor shops shut due to overcrowding
Liquor shops in Maharashtra's Nashik have been shut due to "heavy" overcrowding, India Today reported.
Liquor shops were allowed to open on Monday under the partial roll backs in lockdown restrictions issued by the MHA. The Centre also extended the lockdown over the pandemic for two weeks starting on Monday.
17:03 (IST)
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates
Social distancing norms flouted in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor
#CoronavirusLockdown: Social distancing rules were flouted after a crowd gathered in #AndhraPradesh's Chittoor today as liquor shops opened across the country.
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17:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Amarinder Singh writes to Amit Shah over special trains to transport migrants
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention to arrange special trains for the next 10-15 days, beginning 5 May, for transporting migrant labourers stranded in Punjab to their home states.
16:51 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
Noida admin to charge fine for spitting in public places
The Noida administration on Monday said that spitting or spitting of tobacco products at public places is prohibited in the district. A fine of Rs 500 will be charged from 1st time offenders and Rs 1000 from 2nd time offenders.
16:42 (IST)
Coronavirus in India latest Updates
610 COVID-19 cases in 112 aspirational districts, says Centre
Amitabh Kant, chairman of Empowered Group 6, on Monday said in the press briefing, "As of now, there are about 610 cases of COVID-19 in 112 aspirational districts, which is considered fairly low at less than 2 percent of the national level of infections. Of these, six districts have reported first case after 21 April."
16:37 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre says is social distancing isn't followed, transmission can increase 'rapidly'
Health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal said that it social distancing is not followed despite the relaxations in lockdown restrictions, "chances of disease transmission increase rapidly".
He said, "In pandemics such as COVID-19, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased."
16:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates
80 active COVID-19 cases in Chandigarh so far
The Chandigarh administration on Monday said that there are 80 active cases of coronavirus in the union territory and 21 patients have cured/discharged.
Coronavirus Outbreak LATEST Updates: The Maharashtra health department said that 35 deaths and 771 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,541. The toll due to coronavirus stands at 583 in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, "Despite our own needs, we have ensured medical supplies to our 123 partner countries including 59 members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We are active in global efforts to develop remedies and vaccines.
"Even as the world fights COVID-19, some people are busy spreading some other deadly viruses such as terrorism, fake news and doctored videos to divide communities and countries."
He added, "To counter COVID-19 we've promoted coordination in our immediate neighbourhood and we're organising online training to share India's medical expertise with many others."
The Centre on Monday said that it will be "facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner." The proccess is set to begin from 7 May, a press release said.
"The travel would be arranged by aircraft and naval ships. The Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) has been prepared in this regard. Indian Embassies and High Commissions are preparing a list of distressed Indian citizens. This facility would be made available on payment-basis. Non-scheduled commercial flights would be arranged for air travel.
Medical screening of passengers would be done before taking the flight. Only asymptomatic passengers would be allowed to travel. During the journey, all these passengers would have to follow the protocols, such as the Health Protocols, issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Civil Aviation," the statement said.
In its 5 pm update, the Union health ministry said that 2,573 new coronavirus cases and 83 deaths were reported across the nation in last 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 42,836 including 29,685 active cases, 11,762 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,389 deaths.
The Union health ministry, in the 4 pm press briefing said that so far, 11,706 people have been cured.
"In the last 24 hours, 1,074 people have been cured.This is the highest number in terms of cured patients noted till date. Our recovery rate is now 27.52 percent. Total number of COVID-19 cases is now 42,533," said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry.
The Jharkhand government will not implement any of the relaxations granted by the Centre from Monday and has decided to extend the 'total' lockdown in the state for two more weeks till 17 May. The Ministry of Home Affairs has given considerable relaxations for the third phase of the lockdown beginning Monday.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday made it clear that no fare will be charged from students returning to the state by special trains while migrant workers will be reimbursed the expenses incurred, besides getting additional assistance, after they complete the mandatory 21-day quarantine.
The IMCT has advised the West Bengal government to report the COVID-19 transparently and consistently, rather than downplaying the spread of the virus.
After a staff member of Border Security Force (BSF) working in the headquarters at eight-storeyed CGO Complex in Delhi tested positive for COVID-19, the building's first and second floors were been closed for sanitisation.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared the entire Kashmir valley and three districts of Jammu region as "red zone" based on the overall assessment of the coronavirus situation and expected movement of stranded persons to the union territory.
The Congress on Monday termed historic party president Sonia Gandhi's decision asking PCCs to bear the cost of the train fare of migrant workers returning home, and said its state units will work out the modalities of paying the Railways after coordinating with chief secretaries.
People were seen today standing in a queue outside liquor shops in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala. The order to reopen liquor shops is applicable to only standalone shops and malls or shopping complexes will continue to remain closed. The government has also asked shopkeepers to ensure that customers maintain a two-meter distance.
Maharashtra government has said that it is allowing standalone shops, including liquor shops, to open in Red Zones from 4 May, though they cannot be opened in containment zones. Only five non-essential shops can be opened in each lane, but the number is not restricted for essential shops, the state government has said.
The BJP said on Monday the railways has subsidised 85 percent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 percent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.
Out of the total 1,373 fatalities in India so far, Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of deaths at 548. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has requested the Centre not to charge any amount from migrant labourers for travelling by train to their native places during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy took to Twitter to lash out at the Centre for charging migrant labourers for their ride back home. 'How moronic of the Government of India to charge steep rail fares from the half-starved migrant labourers! Indians stranded abroad were brought back free by Air India. If Railways refuse to budge then why not make PM CARES pay instead?'
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 42,533, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The toll in India due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has risen to 1,373. The reported active COVID-19 cases in India now stand at 29,453 and as many as 11,707 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far according to the Union Health Ministry.
Sonia Gandhi today attacked the government over migrants stranded by the nationwide coronavirus lockdown being asked to pay for their train ride home and has announced that the Congress would pay the train fare for them.
The first day of India's third lockdown extension has begun, with eased restrictions to facilitate the economy. Around 150 liquor shops located outside containment zones in Delhi are likely to open from Monday as the Delhi government.
India registered a record jump of 83 deaths and 2,487 cases in 24 hours as the number of COVID-19 fatalities rose to 1,306 and total cases climbed to 40,263 on Sunday, according to the Union health ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 28,070, while 10,886 people have recovered, even as the country prepares for the third phase of the lockdown.
However, health minister Harsh Vardhan sought to strike a reassuring note, saying that over 10,000 COVID-19 patients were discharged across the nation and that those admitted at hospitals are on the road to recovery. He also claimed that India's mortality rate was the lowest across the world at 3.2 percent.
Meanwhile, several states issued zone-wise guidelines on permissible activities and inter-district. The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for inter-district travel within the state for permitted activities between 7 am and 7 pm. A pass shall have to be obtained for the same from Deputy Commissioners of districts or from DCPs for travel between any districts, except for movement between Bengaluru Rural, Urban, Chikkaballarpur, Ramnagara and Kollar districts which shall be treated as one unit, said the order.
The Maharashtra government has issued a list of guidelines listing out what will be allowed and not allowed in different zones of the state.
State-wise cases
According to the health ministry data, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country is from Maharashtra at 12,296, followed by Gujarat at 5,055, Delhi 4,122, Madhya Pradesh 2,846, Rajasthan 2,772, Tamil Nadu 2,757 and Uttar Pradesh 2,626.
The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 1,583 in Andhra Pradesh and 1,063 in Telangana. It has risen to 922 in West Bengal, 772 in Punjab, 666 in Jammu and Kashmir, 606 in Karnataka, 500 in Kerala and 482 in Bihar.
Haryana has reported 394 coronavirus cases, while Odisha has 160 cases. A total of 115 people have been infected with the virus in Jharkhand and 94 in Chandigarh. Uttarakhand has reported 59 cases, Assam and Chhattisgarh have 43 cases each, while Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh have registered 40 cases so far.
Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Meghalaya has reported 12 cases, Puducherry eight, while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases.
Tripura has registered four cases, while Manipur has two cases. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have reported a case each.
"Our figures are being reconciled with the ICMR," the health ministry said on its website, adding state-wise distribution is subject to further verification and reconciliation.
Of the 83 deaths reported since Saturday evening, 36 were from Maharashtra, 26 from Gujarat, 11 from Madhya Pradesh, three each from Rajasthan and Delhi, two from Telangana and one each from Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
With 521 fatalities, Maharashtra accounts for the maximum of the nationwide 1,306 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 262 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh 156, Rajasthan 65, Delhi 64, Uttar Pradesh 43, and West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh 33 each.
The death toll reached 29 in Tamil Nadu, 28 in Telangana, while Karnataka has reported 25 fatalities due to the respiratory disease. Punjab has registered 20 COVID-19 deaths, Jammu and Kashmir eight, Kerala, Bihar and Haryana have reported four deaths each. Jharkhand has recorded three COVID-19 fatalities.
Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Assam have reported one fatality each, according to the ministry data. The health ministry''s Saturday evening update had put the death toll at 1,223 and the number of cases at 37,776 in the country.
Lockdown relaxations
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the state government will implement the Centre's latest guidelines on lockdown relaxation and allow government and private offices to open from Monday but the suspension of travel by flight, metro and bus will continue.
Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said delivery of essential goods through e-commerce portals will continue in the national capital.
The chief minister said that Delhi goverment offices engaged in essential services will function with full strength while private offices can operate with up to 33 percent strength.
The Maharashtra government also issued guidelines listing out permissible activities in different zones of the state.
As per the guidelines, only five non-essential shops, including liquor shops, can be opened in each lane. However, there is no restriction on the number of shops selling essential items.
A similar decision had already been announced for the COVID-19 green and orange zones, and such shops in these two
zones were scheduled to open from Monday.
The state government, however, has created a separate category for Mumbai, Pune and Malegaon and will implement harsher restrictions there than other red zones in the state. According to the guidelines, private offices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune Metropolitan Region and Malegaon will not be allowed to open from Monday. In other red zones in the state, they will be allowed to open with 33 percent staff strength.
Health minister urges people to follow restrictions
Harsh Vardhan urged people to observe the curbs extended till 17 May in the letter and spirit, and treat it as an effective intervention to cut the chain of transmission of the virus.
"We are on the path of success. We will win this war against COVID-19," he said after visiting the Lady Hardinge Medical College Hospital (LHMC) in Delhi to review the status of COVID-19 management.
He said around 10,000 people have been cured of the disease so far.
"We have crossed over 10 lakh tests and are performing over 74,000 tests in a day presently," he said.
The government has distributed around 20 lakh PPE kits all over India and supplied medicines, both hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and paracetamol (PCM), to more than 100 countries, Vardhan added.
He said India is on a "better footing" compared to other nations in managing the pandemic, adding that with more than 2.5 lakh beds in dedicated COVID-19 hospitals and health centres, the country is capable of pulling off any eventuality.
The health minister urged people not to ostracise doctors treating COVID-19 patients or stigmatise those who have survived the deadly disease.
Centre to send teams to 20 districts to help with containment measures
The Centre will send public health teams to 20 districts with heavy case load of COVID-19 to help states in implementation of containment measures, an official press release said.
#IndiaFightsCorona :
20 Central Public Health Teams from @MoHFW_INDIA have been formed and are being sent to the 20 districts that are reporting maximum number of #COVID19 cases in the country
The teams will support states in fighting #COVID19
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"These teams will support the States in implementation of containment measures for COVID-19 in the affected areas within these districts/cities," the press release said.
With inputs from PTI
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