The nationwide count of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed 1.82 lakh and the death toll crossed 5,000 on Sunday. But, recoveries also rose sharply to surpass 81,000, while the government said a phased exit would begin on June 1 from the over-two-months-long nationwide lockdown. Delhi alone has more than 100 containment zones, while their count exceeds 3,000 in the worst-hit state Maharashtra. India is the ninth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, close to 60 lakh people have tested positive for the dreaded virus infection ever since it was first reported in China last December, while more than 3.65 lakh have lost their lives. Stay tuned for more updates.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Migrant worker dies on Shramik train in UPA 50-year-old migrant worker died on-board a Shramik Special train from Rajasthan to West Bengal, triggering panic among other passengers who travelled with the body for more than eight hours, police said on Sunday.
Punjab reports 30 new
COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 2263.
Number of active cases stand at 231
Coronavirus: Maharashtra
govt extends lockdown till June 30
The Maharashtra government
on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown in the entire state till June 30
and announced the easing of restrictions and phase-wise resumption of
activities under the “Mission Begin Again”.
WB reports highest
single-day spike of 371 COVID-19 cases; 8 more fatalities take death toll to
245: Health dept
Telangana extends
coronavirus lockdown in containment zones till June 30, allows inter-state
movement
The Telangana government
on Sunday extended the lockdown in containment zones till June 30 even as it
lifted the restrictions on inter-state movement of people.
Karnataka saw highest ever
single day spike in COVID-19 cases with 299 testing positive
Delhi reports highest
single-day spike in COVID-19 cases
Fresh Cases 1295 (highest
for a single day)- Total 19,844
Deaths: 57- Total death
toll: 473
Discharged: 416- Total
discharged so far: 8478
Under treatment 10,893
(5,781 in home isolation)
Samples tested 2,12,784
(6,045 new samples)
Kerala registers 61 fresh
cases today
61 fresh cases today-
Total infected so far: 1269
Now under treatment : 670
9 deaths reported so far
1,33,413 in home and
institutional quarantine- 1241 in hospital observation
67,371 samples tested so far- 64,093 tested negative
Here’s what is allowed and
not in Maharastra, as the state eases the coronavirus lockdown
Russia sees over 9,000 new coronavirus cases
Russia reported 9,268 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, the first time in a week that the daily tally exceeded 9,000, but the lowest death toll in several days: 138.
Overall, Russia has recorded 405,843 cases and 4,693 deaths from COVID-19. The relatively low mortality rate compared with other countries has prompted skepticism domestically and abroad.
Passengers to be compulsorily screened, only asymptomatic travellers allowed to enter or board trains, says Indian Railways
We have started running ‘shramik special trains’ from May 1 and since then we have run 4050 trains. More than 54 lakh labourers have been ferried in those trains. Around 80% of these trains have been run to Uttar Pradesh & Bihar: Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board.
A Cabinet Minister in Uttarakhand Government has tested positive for coronavirus. 22 people including his family members and staff have also tested positive: State Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh
Maharashtra government names extension of lockdown till June 30 as “Mission Begin Again”
From 5th June, all markets, market areas and shops, except malls and market complexes, are allowed to function on odd-even basis from 9 am to 5 pm: Maharashtra Govt guidelines
Kerala model in tackling COVID-19 can be implemented in Tamil Nadu as it also has good public healthcare system, says Health Minister K K Shailaja during online discussion with Kamal Haasan of Makkal Needhi Maiam
COVID-19: CBDT notifies I-T returns forms for 2019-20
The income tax department has notified forms for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2019-20. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Sahaj (ITR-1), Form ITR-2, Form ITR-3, Form Sugam (ITR-4), Form ITR-5, Form ITR-6, Form ITR-7 and Form ITR-V for the assessment year 2020-21.
Markets to remain open between 9 am and 9 pm in UP
All markets will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm. Super markets are allowed to open with conditions of social distancing and other precuationary measures. Weekly markets allowed in rural areas: UP Additional Chief Secretary for Home
Govt offices to work at 100% capacity in UP
All Government offices will operate with 100% workforce. Staggered timings will be followed- 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 6 pm and 11 am to 7 pm, says UP Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Awanish Awasthi
Coronavirus: Delhi demands Rs 5,000 crore from Centre to pay salaries
AAP-led Delhi government has sought Rs 5,000 crore immediate assistance from the Centre to pay salaries to its employees, saying its revenue has dwindled to around Rs 1,735 crore per month.
4 more people test COVID-19 positive in Manipur, tally 66, active cases 59: Official
UP reports 262 new COVID-19 positive cases
In last 24 hours, 262 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. There are 2901 active cases in the state and 4709 people have been cured/discharged. Death toll stands at 213, says State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad
JIPMER doctor, 8 others test COVID-19 positive in Puducherry, active cases rise to 46
Odisha reports highest single day spike
Highest single-day spike of 129 new COVID-19 cases in Odisha, tally 1,948; active cases 889: Health Dept official
55 new COVID-19 cases reported in Indore
55 new COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district, tally 3,486; death toll 132 with 3 more fatalities: Health Department official
Assam records 56 new COVID-19 cases today
56 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam today. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 1272, including 163 recovered, 1102 active cases and 4 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
98 new COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh
In last 24 hours, 98 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh; taking the total number of cases to 3042. Death toll stands at 62 after 2 deaths were reported: State COVID19 nodal officer
Senior IAS officer tests COVID-19 positive in J&K
Senior IAS officer tests positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, several bureaucrats and doctors who attended a meeting with him on Saturday have gone into self-quarantine: Officials
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 518 more coronavirus cases
Singapore has confirmed 518 more coronavirus infections, the health ministry said on Sunday, taking its tally to 34,884.
Migrant workers living in dormitories make up the vast majority of the new cases, the ministry said in a statement.
A 52-year-old Police personnel who had tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today: Delhi Police
Delhi govt has sought Rs 5,000 crore as assistance from Centre as there is shortage of revenue: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
CBSE allows class 11, 12 students to change exam centre
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) allows class 10,12 students to change exam centre, appear for pending exams during compartmental tests
2 more COVID-19 cases reported in Chandigarh
Two more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bapu Dham Colony today. They are contacts of a positive case. The total number of positive cases in Chandigarh now stands at 291, including 88 active cases: Public Relations Department, Chandigarh
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister’s wife, former minister test COVID-19 positive
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj’s wife and former minister Amrita Rawat tests positive for COVID-19
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 cases
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 66. Number of active cases stand at 59: State Govt
91 police personnel test positive in Maharashtra
In the last 24 hours, 91 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 have been reported. Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police rise to 2,416 with death toll at 26. 1421 cases are active: Maharashtra Police
COVID-19 is very much there and we cannot be complacent, PM Modi reminds people
Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries crossed over 1 cr, says PM Modi
A few days ago, no.of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries crossed over 1 cr. If the poor had to pay for their treatments in hospital, if they weren’t treated for free then they had to spend somewhat around Rs 14,000 cr. Ayushman Bharat has saved money of poor: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Yoga even more important during COVID-19 crisis: PM
Yoga is even more important today at this time of corona crisis, because these viruses affect our respiratory system the most. In yoga, there are many kinds of pranayama that strengthen the respiratory system, which we have been seeing for a long time: Modi
Everywhere people want to learn Yoga now: Modi
Everywhere people have wanted to know more about yoga and ayurveda as well, they have wanted to adopt it. Many people, who have never done yoga, are either joining the online yoga class or also learning yoga through online videos: PM Modi
Path of fight against COVID-19 long: PM
This path of fight against the corona is long. A disaster that the whole world has no cure for. Which has no earlier experience. We are experiencing new challenges and difficulties: PM Modi
Our poor, labourers, working class suffering the most: Modi
There is no class in our country which is not in difficulty, not in trouble, and if anyone is suffering, the biggest injury to this crisis is lying on our poor, the labourers, the working class. Their suffering, their pain, their suffering cannot be said in words, says PM Modi.
62 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Lucknow
Out of the 1626 samples tested yesterday for COVID-19, results of 62 are positive: King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Road ahead is a long one; we are fighting a pandemic about which little was previously known: PM Modi on COVID-19 outbreak
Our labs devising new ways to fight COVID-19: Modi
One more thing that has touched my heart is innovation at this moment of crisis. A multitude of countrymen from villages & cities, from small scale traders to startups, our labs are devising even new ways of fighting against Corona; with novel innovations: PM Modi
Coronavirus mortality rate low in India: Modi
The corona mortality rate is also very low in our country. We all have sorrow for the loss that has been caused. But whatever we have been able to save is certainly the result of the collective will of the country: PM Modi
Maharashtra issues guidelines for govt employees
All employees & visitors will be screened through thermal scanner before entering office. It will be checked if screening is being done strictly or not. All employee have to wear 3 ply mask or surgical mask while working in office: Maharashtra govt’s guideline for its employees
Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed: Modi
When the last time I spoke with you in Mann Ki Baat, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed but this time curbs have been lifted. Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
It is important to be even more vigilant as major chunk of economy has opened up, says PM Narendra Modi on COVID-19 outbreak
Uttarakhand cabiner minister placed under quarantine after wife tests positive
A Uttarakhand cabinet minister & 41 people living at his residence have been placed under quarantine & their samples have been sent for testing after his wife&former cabinet min tested positive for COVID-19.The former minister has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh: Dehradun Dist Magistrate
76 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Rajasthan
76 COVID-19 positive cases, 1 death, 33 recovered and 20 discharged in Rajasthan. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 8693, including 194 deaths, 5772 recovered, 5099 discharged: State health department
A view of hotels at Paharganj road, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 30, 2020. The fourth phase of nationwide lockdown will end on May 31. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)
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New Delhi: A view of hotels at Paharganj road, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 30, 2020. The fourth phase of nationwide lockdown will end on May 31. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI30-05-2020_000158B)
Kerala doctors’ team leaders land in Maharashtra
Dr S S Santhosh Kumar, Deputy superintendent of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, and Dr Sajeesh G, an Anaesthetist and Intensivist, landed in Mumbai.
The Maharashtra government had last week requested Kerala government to send teams of doctors and nurses to Mumbai.
Himachal reports 4 more COVID-19 cases
4 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 317, including 201 active cases: State Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman
COVID-19 cases in Odisha rise to 1,948
Odisha reports 129 new COVID-19 positive cases; taking the total number of cases to 1948. Active cases stand at 889: State Health Department.
COVID-19 positive cop posted in Crime Branch passes away
A Delhi Police personnel posted in Crime Branch, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away yesterday: DCP Central Sanjay Bhatia
India records yet another highest-spike in COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Highest spike of 8,380 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours in India, 193 deaths reported. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,83,143 including 89995 active cases, 86984 cured/discharged/migrated and 5164 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. DH
