23:49 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Karnataka govt issues addendum to SOPs for inter-state passengers
Karnataka government issues addendum to SOP for Inter-State Passengers; any person who gets a negative COVID test certificate (from ICMR approved lab) which is not more than 2 days old from the date of journey will be exempted from the requirement of institutional quarantine.
Karnataka Govt issues addendum to SOP for Inter-State Passengers; any person who gets a negative COVID test certificate (from ICMR approved lab) which is not more than 2 days old from the date of journey will be exempted from the requirement of institutional quarantine. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/5X1Kto7urM
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
23:37 (IST)
Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates
WHO says concerned over use of Hydroxychloroquine, Chloraquine for COVID-19 treatment
"The other arms of the trial are continuing.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 25, 2020
This concern relates to the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloraquine in #COVID19.
I wish to reiterate that these drugs are accepted as generally safe for use in patients with autoimmune diseases or malaria"-@DrTedros
23:32 (IST)
Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates
66 new COVID-19 cases reported in Telangana
The Telangana government said that on Monday, 66 new coronavirus cases have been reported, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,920. The toll rose to 56 after three deaths were reported .
23:26 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Union civil aviation allows private jet and charter flight ops
India Today reported that the Union civil aviation ministry "has allowed private jet and charter flight operations to resume. The Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) will be the same as those are for the passenger flights".
23:18 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Rajasthan govt allows taxis, autorickshaws to operate
"With some key changes in the guidelines for lockdown 4.0, the Rajasthan government on Monday allowed taxi, auto operations, and parks to open in red zones in the state. Taxis with driver and two passengers have been allowed, while autos with driver and one passenger have been allowed to ply," India Today reported.
23:14 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
Kerala's COVID-19 toll rises to 6
A 63-year-old woman from Dharmadam in Kannur who had tested positive for COVID-19 passed away at Kozhikode Medical College, on Monday. Toll rises to 6 in Kerala.
23:00 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
194 new COVID-19 cases reported in MP today
194 new positive cases & 10 deaths have been reported today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 6859, of which 3571 patients have been cured and discharged. The death toll stands at 300: Madhya Pradesh Health Department
22:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates
142 COVID-19 cases reported in Assam today
With 13 new coronavirus cases reported in Assam in the government's 10.10 pm update, the total number of new cases reported on Monday are 142.
📌Alert ~ 13 new cases of #COVID19+ reported. Swabs for testing taken before people sent for quarantine.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 25, 2020
7 Kamrup Metro, 6 Golaghat
↗️Total cases 539
↗️Recovered 62
↗️Active cases 470
↗️Deaths 04
↗️Migrated 03
Update 10:10 pm/May 25#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/y8ykdxsIPY
22:15 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
459 new COVID-19 cases reported in Pune today
The Pune district administration said that 459 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths have been reported in last 24 hours in the district. Total positive cases stand at 6,153 and toll is at 280.
22:02 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Two members of Karan Johar's staff test COVID-19 positive
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday said that two members of his household staff have tested positive for coronavirus. "He said that all his family members have taken the swab test, and their results have come negative."
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 25, 2020
22:00 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
13 new COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand
Thirteen new coronavirus cases were reported in Jharkhand on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 405, said state health secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni.
21:45 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
229 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP today
The Uttar Pradesh health department said that 229 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 6,497. The toll stands at 169.
21:33 (IST)
Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates
Rajasthan reports 272 new COVID-19 cases
272 new coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan till 9 pm on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 7,300. Toll rises to 167 after four deaths were also reported , the state health department said.
21:18 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
Delhi govt issues revised guidelines for passengers
Delhi govt issues guidelines for domestic travel (Air/Train/Interstate bus travel).
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
Asymptomatic pax will be permitted to go with advice that they shall self monitor their health for 14 days. In case they develop any symptoms, they shall inform concerned DDMA/state helpline no. pic.twitter.com/bD6pB8J3ER
21:08 (IST)
Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates
Bihar reports 143 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases in Bihar reached 2,650 on Monday, with 143 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The state's total infection count has now reached 2,650.
21:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
COVID-19 toll in Mumbai crosses 1,000
The BMC said that 1,430 new COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths have been reported in Mumbai on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 31,789 and death toll to 1,026 in the city.
20:50 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
Jharkhand reports 14 new COVID-19 cases
The Jharkhand government said that 14 new coronavirus positive cases have been reported in the state on Monday. Of these, 10 are from Silli, two from Garhwa, one each from Ramgarh and Jamshedpur. Total cases rise to 392.
20:40 (IST)
Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates
Gujarat health bulletin today:
New cases in last 24 hours: 405
Total cases in the state so far: 14,468,
Deaths due to Covid-19 in last 24 hours: 30
Deaths so far: 888
Recovered/discharged today: 224
(Credit: India Today)
20:31 (IST)
Coronavirsu in India Latest Updates
BJP says will hold 750 'virtual rallies' to mark one year of Modi 2.0
"BJP to hold over 750 virtual rallies across the nation, to mark the completion of 1 year of Priem Minister Narendra Modi-led central government. National and state leadership to hold at least 1000 virtual conference. The party will also distribute face cover & sanitiser in all mandals, among others," ANI reported.
20:21 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Repatriation flight leaves Canada for Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad
A special repatriation flight Air India AI 1194 left from Vancouver for Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad with 195 passengers. This was the 2nd Air India repatriation flight from Vancouver.
Canada: Special repatriation flight Air India AI 1194 left from Vancouver for Delhi, Bangalore & Hyderabad with 195 passengers. This was the 2nd Air India repatriation flight from Vancouver. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/9lvZennm7u
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
20:10 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Civil aviation minister says 'action returned to Indian skies' after domestic flights resume
Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "From no domestic passenger flights yesterday to 532 flights and 39,231 passengers today, action has returned to Indian skies. With Andhra Pradesh set to resume operations from tomorrow and West Bengal from 28 May, these numbers are all set to increase further."
Operations of domestic flights resumed on Monday.
19:56 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Over 2,400 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today
The Maharashtra health department said that 2,436 new patients of coronavirus were recorded in the state on Monday, in addition, 60 deaths and 1,186 patients were discharged.
"The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 52,667, including 1,695 deaths and 15,786 discharged," the statement said.
19:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Manipur Latest Updates
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Manipur
The Manipur government said that two more coronavirus cases have been reported in Manipur today; taking the total number of positive cases to 36, of which 32 are active cases: Government of Manipur.
19:30 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Centre says over 40 lakh passengers travelled in shramik special trains so far
The Centre on Monday said that as on the morning of 25 May, "a total of 3,060 Shramik Special trains have been operationalised from various states across the country. More than 40 lakhs passengers have reached their destinations by these Shramik Special trains."
These 3,060 trains were originated from various states. The top 5 states/UTs from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (853 Trains), Maharashtra (550 Trains), Punjab (333 Trains), Uttar Pradesh (221 Trains), Delhi (181 Trains), the statement said.
"These Shramik Special Trains were terminated in various states across the country. The top five states where maximum trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh(1245 Trains), Bihar(846 Trains), Jharkhand(123 Trains), Madhya Pradesh (112 Trains), Odisha (73 Trains)."
19:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Four CRPF jawans test positive today
The CRPF said that four new coronavirus cases in were reported in the force based in Delhi on Monday. "Now 141 active cases + 220 recovered + 2 deceased = 363 cases till today," the statement said.
19:18 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
42 new cases reported in Dharavi today
42 new coronavirus cases were reported in Mumbai's Dharavi on Monday, India Today reported. The new cases took the total count of infections in the densely-populated area to 1,583.
19:09 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
14 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar
Fourteen new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday. "The district's total has now reached 359. The district currently has 119 active COVID-19 cases," India Today reported.
18:52 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Railways says 'intensive santisation' to be undertaken after some officials test positive
The Ministry of Railways said that after some officials of Railway Board recently tested positive for coronavirus, "it's been decided to close all Offices of Rail Bhawan on 26 and 27 May for intensive sanitisation".
"Offices at 4th floor of Rail Bhawan to remain close till 29 May for thorough disinfection," the statement said.
18:43 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates
Jammu and Kashmir govt says 'highest testing rate in entire country'
Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the UT has the "highest testing rate" across India.
"Ever since we started tracing and testing coronavirus, around 10 weeks ago, we've done 1.30 Lakh tests so far. Our testing rate works out to over 10,000 per million. As I speak today, Jammu and Kashmir's testing rate is the highest in the entire country," the statement was quoted as saying.
18:38 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
Tamil Nadu govt says 88% cases in state are asymptomatic
Tamil Nadu health minister Vijaya Bhaskar said that 88 percent of the coronavirus cases in the state are asymptomatic.
18:22 (IST)
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates
805 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu
Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu crossed 17,000 on Monday after 805 new cases were reported in the state. Additionally, seven deaths were also reported in the state. "549 cases are from Chennai alone. 407 patients have been discharged. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 17,082," News18 reported.
18:13 (IST)
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates
Passengers take domestic flights out of MP
On Monday, passengers arrived at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal to board their respective flights, as domestic flight operations resumed. Luggage of the passengers being disinfected as part of the precautionary measures taken by airport amid COVID-19 outbreak.
Madhya Pradesh: Passengers arrive at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal to board their respective flights, as domestic flight operations resume from today. Luggage of the passengers being disinfected as part of the precautionary measures taken by airport amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/cDyD4sLZBv
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
18:01 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
Union minister Sadananda Gowda refuses quarantine in Bengaluru
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda, who arrived in Bengaluru on Monday, reportedly refused to be quarantined and has refused to quarantine himself in accordance with the state government's lockdown protocol.
“Practically, the guidelines are applicable to each and every citizen, I do concede. But are certain persons exempted from quarantining, those who hold certain responsible posts,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
“So, I am a minister, I am heading the pharma ministry and I should see that in each and every corner of the country there should be sufficient supply of medicines. If the supply of medicine is not properly done, what can doctors do for the patients? If the supply of medicines is not done properly by the government, is it not a failure of the government?” he asked.
17:57 (IST)
Coronavirus in Nepal Latest Updates
Nepal PM says people travelling from India are contributing to spread of COVID-19
Amid strained tied between India and Nepal over border issues, Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli said that people travelling to the country from India were doing so "without proper checking", which contributed to the further spread of COVID-19".
"Fatality in Nepal is less in comparison to other countries of South Asia. Those coming from India are coming in without proper checking which has contributed to the further spread of COVID-19," he said.
17:41 (IST)
Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates
Kerala reports 49 new COVID-19 cases today
The number of active cases of COVID-19 rises to 359 in Kerala, with 49 more people testing positive on Monday, said the state health department.
17:37 (IST)
Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates
93 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka today
The Karnataka health department on Monday reported 93 fresh cases and two deaths, taking total number of cases to 2,182 and deaths to 44. The number of active cases stands at 1431.
17:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
Maharashtra Police says 419 FIRs registered by cyber cell
Total 419 FIRs have been registered and 223 people have been arrested by the Cyber Cell of Maharashtra Police during COVID-19 induced lockdown in the state, the Maharashtra Police said on Monday.
17:24 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
JNU asks students to vacate hostels
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday told students to vacate the hostels till regular academic activities can resume on or after 25 June. "Students have been protesting against the same," India Today reported.
17:17 (IST)
Coronavirus in UAE Latest Updates
Indian teacher succumbs to COVID-19 in UAE, says report
A 50-year-old teacher of Indian origin succumbed to the coronavirus infection in the UAE, Gulf News reported. "Anil Kumar, a Hindi teacher at Sunrise School in Abu Dhabi, died on Sunday morning," the report said. He was reportedly found to be coronavirus positive on 7 May.
17:07 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Congress to organise nationwide online campaign on 28 May on COVID-19 crisis
The Congress on Monday said that it will organise an online campaign across states on 28 May "to raise the issues of people in distress due to COVID-19 crisis."
"...will demand the government to immediately make the direct cash transfer of Rs 10,000 to all the families outside the income tax bracket," the statement added.
16:59 (IST)
Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates
Bus carrying migrants meets with accident in Jharkhand
A bus carrying migrant labourers to West Bengal met with an accident in Jharkhand's Sikidiri Ghati. "Several injuries feared. Police operation is underway. 20 people have been shifted to RIMS hospital so far," said Saurabh, SP Ranchi Rural.
16:42 (IST)
Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
After game of cricket, Manoj Tiwari says 'always followed social distancing'
BJP Delhi chief Manoj Tiwari on Monday played a game of cricket at an academy in Sheikhpura of Sonipat district in Haryana on Monday, "in violation of social distancing and government guidelines for the coronavirus lockdown," ANI reported.
Later, he said, "I have always followed social distancing, lockdown norms. MHA permitted opening of stadiums without spectators. Based on that, I went there and played. All norms were followed."
Haryana: BJP MP and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari played a game of cricket at an academy in Sheikhpura of Sonipat district today, in violation of social distancing and government guidelines for #CoronaLockdown. pic.twitter.com/jIZniQ8WUz
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
16:23 (IST)
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
Section 144 in Himachal's Hamirpur extended till 30 June
"The regulations under Section 144 of CrPC, imposed in the Hamirpur district, are extended to 30 June 2020," said Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) Deputy Commissioner, Harikesh Meena.
16:07 (IST)
Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Updates
Punjab health department issues instructions for people arriving in state
As more avenues of travel opened up with domestic flights resuming on Monday, the Punjab health department issued revised instructions for people coming to the state (international as well as domestic) by all means of transport (air, rail and by road).
Department of Health and Family Welfare of Punjab Government issues revised instructions for people coming to the state (international as well as domestic) by all means of transport (air, rail and by road). pic.twitter.com/NzU2NfQwcn
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
16:00 (IST)
Coronavirus in India Latest Update
'Where is list of 125 Shramik trains?': Piyush Goyal asks Maharashtra govt
Hours, after Maharashtra government blamed Indian Railways for not providing Maharashtra with the required number of trains, Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal, tweeted in response to Uddhav Thackeray’s plea and sought various passenger details such as their boarding stations, medical certificates, etc on Sunday.
On Monday, he asked the Maharashtra government (in a tweet) where was the list of 125 trains? "Where is the list for 125 trains from Maharashtra? As of 2 am, received a list of only 46 trains of which 5 are to West Bengal and Odisha which cannot operate due to cyclone Amphan. We are notifying only 41 trains for today despite being prepared for 125." he said in a tweet.
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai noted that Goyal as a Union minister is now commenting on a topic which, as so far, was only between state leaders. "Should union mins be taking on oppn CMs on twitter or talking to them on phone,settling issues in spirit of coop in Covid times? @PiyushGoyal is original Mumbaikar but Centre seems determined to encircle/topple @OfficeofUT Maha govt at all costs! Unity surely needed in crisis!" Sardesai said (sic) in a tweet.
Where is the list for 125 trains from Maharashtra? As of 2am, received list of only 46 trains of which 5 are to West Bengal and Odisha which cannot operate due to cyclone Amphan.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) May 24, 2020
We are notifying only 41 trains for today despite being prepared for 125 !!!
15:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Chandigarh Latest Updates
Passengers arrive at Chandigarh airport as domestic flight ops resume
Passengers arrive at Chandigarh International Airport to board their respective flights, as domestic flight operations resumed on Monday. The luggage of the passengers being disinfected as part of the precautionary measures taken by the airport amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chandigarh: Passengers arrive at Chandigarh International Airport to board their respective flights, as domestic flight operations resume from today. Luggage of the passengers being disinfected as part of the precautionary measures taken by the airport amid the #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/ff8LmwcZI5
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020
15:53 (IST)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update
NPC leader Rohit Pawar slams UP govt for 'baseless allegation' against Uddhav
Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew and NCP leader Rohit Pawar took to Twitter to hit out at Yogi Adityanath tweet which alleged that Uddhav Thackeray 'tricked' migrant workers into lockdown, forcing them to return home.
Pawar in a series of tweets said that the migrant workers the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was talking about had actually insisted on going home, which the Maharashtra government felicitated under the CM-funds. He then shared a video where migrant workers are seeing appreciating the Maharashtra government, about the facilities provided by them while complaining about the lack of basic facilities like water while travelling to their home towns in Uttar Pradesh.
Pawar also said, "The whole world saw that your government (UP) sprayed medicine on these workers and treated them worse than animals." He also questioned the UP government: "Why did you not raise voice against the central government for not accepting the request of the Maharashtra government to start railways for these workers?"
He further requested the Maharashtra government that when these migrant workers return from back to the state from UP, their registration, police records and health tests should be done. Pawar asked the Yogi Adityanath-led government to join hands with the Maharashtra government for testing these workers instead of making 'baseless allegations' against them.
महाराष्ट्र सरकार के अतिथि देवो भव का पालन करते हुए प्रदान की गई सुविधाओं के बारे में आपने इन लोगों का महाराष्ट्र की प्रशंसा करते हुए वीडियो देखा होगा। यदि नहीं तो यहां देख ले। pic.twitter.com/6nnCAV8O25
— Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) May 25, 2020
15:48 (IST)
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates
Ghaziabad DM seals border with Delhi after spike in cases
The Ghaziabad district magistrate sealed its border with Delhi after a spike in cases of coronavirus were reported in the district, reports said on Monday.
15:31 (IST)
Coronavirus in Japan Latest Updates
Shinzo Abe lifts state of emergency over COVID-19
Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted the state of emergency imposed nationally to combat coronavirus, after "a sharp decline" was recorded in the number of new cases, AFP reported.
15:04 (IST)
Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Update
Raj Thackeray slams Yogi Adityanath's stand on migrant workers
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying labourers will have to seek nod of the Maharashtra government if they wish to work here, reports News18.
Raj Thackeray's remarks came a day after Adityanath said states will have to seek permission from his government if they want Uttar Pradesh’s migrant workers back.
“The Maharashtra government needs to take such things seriously. Any worker coming here to work should get duly registered with the government as well as local police. These workers should submit their documents and photographs as well,” Thackeray said in a statement. The government needs to undertake such an exercise diligently, he added.
Image credits: News18
Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates: The Pune district administration said that 459 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths have been reported in last 24 hours in the district. Total positive cases stand at 6,153 and toll is at 280.
The Maharashtra health department said that 2,436 new patients of coronavirus were recorded in the state on Monday, in addition, 60 deaths and 1,186 patients were discharged.
The Centre on Monday said that as on the morning of 25 May, "a total of 3,060 Shramik Special trains have been operationalised from various states across the country. More than 40 lakhs passengers have reached their destinations by these Shramik Special trains."
These 3,060 trains were originated from various states. The top 5 states/UTs from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (853 Trains), Maharashtra (550 Trains), Punjab (333 Trains), Uttar Pradesh (221 Trains), Delhi (181 Trains), the statement said.
"These Shramik Special Trains were terminated in various states across the country. The top five states where maximum trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh(1245 Trains), Bihar(846 Trains), Jharkhand(123 Trains), Madhya Pradesh (112 Trains), Odisha (73 Trains)."
Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the UT has the "highest testing rate" across India.
"Ever since we started tracing and testing coronavirus, around 10 weeks ago, we've done 1.30 Lakh tests so far. Our testing rate works out to over 10,000 per million. As I speak today, Jammu and Kashmir's testing rate is the highest in the entire country," the statement was quoted as saying.
Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu crossed 17,000 on Monday after 805 new cases were reported in the state. Additionally, seven deaths were also reported in the state. "549 cases are from Chennai alone. 407 patients have been discharged. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 17,082," News18 reported.
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda, who arrived in Bengaluru on Monday, reportedly refused to be quarantined and has refused to quarantine himself in accordance with the state government's lockdown protocol.
“Practically, the guidelines are applicable to each and every citizen, I do concede. But are certain persons exempted from quarantining, those who hold certain responsible posts,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
“So, I am a minister, I am heading the pharma ministry and I should see that in each and every corner of the country there should be sufficient supply of medicines. If the supply of medicine is not properly done, what can doctors do for the patients? If the supply of medicines is not done properly by the government, is it not a failure of the government?” he asked.
The number of active cases of COVID-19 rises to 359 in Kerala, with 49 more people testing positive on Monday, said the state health department.
Hours, after Maharashtra government blamed Indian Railways for not providing Maharashtra with the required number of trains, Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal, tweeted in response to Uddhav Thackeray’s plea and sought various passenger details such as their boarding stations, medical certificates, etc on Sunday.
On Monday, he asked the Maharashtra government (in a tweet) where was the list of 125 trains? "Where is the list for 125 trains from Maharashtra? As of 2 am, received a list of only 46 trains of which 5 are to West Bengal and Odisha which cannot operate due to cyclone Amphan. We are notifying only 41 trains for today despite being prepared for 125." he said in a tweet.
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai noted that Goyal as a Union minister is now commenting on a topic which, as so far, was only between state leaders. "Should union mins be taking on oppn CMs on twitter or talking to them on phone,settling issues in spirit of coop in Covid times? @PiyushGoyal is original Mumbaikar but Centre seems determined to encircle/topple @OfficeofUT Maha govt at all costs! Unity surely needed in crisis!" Sardesai said (sic) in a tweet.
The Ghaziabad district magistrate sealed its border with Delhi after a spike in cases of coronavirus were reported in the district, reports said on Monday.
2,000 in private hospitals in Delhi will be available from today for coronavirus patients, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday, stressing that 117 private hospitals in the city have been told to reserve 20 percent of the beds for those seeking treatment for the highly contagious disease. Delhi records 635 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 14,053, PTI reports. The toll stands at 276.
Confusion prevailed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, where 80 arriving and departing flights were cancelled without prior notice to passengers.
In the last 24 hours, 51 police personnel have tested positive for COVID19, says Maharashtra Police. The total number of positive cases in the force is now at 1809, including 1113 active cases, 678 recovered cases and 18 deaths, reports ANI.
Even after lockdown relaxations, situation is still under control in Delhi, said Arvind Kejriwal in a video briefing on Monday. He also said the COVID-19 recovery rate in Delhi is nearly 50 percent.
Air India shall be allowed to operate non-scheduled foreign flights with middle seats booking for next 10 days, Supreme Court has ordered after hearing an urgent plea filed by Centre and Air India against Bombay High Court order to keep middle seats vacant in international flights.
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for the employment of such labourers in the state and made it clear that any state that wants them from Uttar Pradesh has to seek its permission.
Hamirpur district continues to have the highest number of novel coronavirus cases in Himachal Pradesh with one more person, a Mumbai returnee, testing positive for the disease, deputy commissioner Harikesh Meena said on Monday. The number of infected people in Hamirpur district has risen to 63 out of total 210 in the state as of Monday morning, as per state government data.
Bihar has reported 180 new cases of COVID-19 from 15 districts, pushing the tally to 2,574 in the state, the health department said. Meanwhile, 72 new COVID-19 positive cases, no deaths reported in Rajasthan on Monday.
India is now among the 10 countries with most cases, according to a tracker by the Johns Hopkins University. According to the health ministry's latest update, the country now has 1,38,845 confirmed cases and 4,021 deaths.
India reported the highest ever spike of 6977 COVID19 cases and 154 new deaths in India in the last 24 hours. The total confirmed COVID-19 cases have risen to 1,38,845 with 4,021 deaths.
Senior Congress leader and Public Works Department Minister Ashok Chavan has tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, reports Indian Express. He is the second minister in the Uddhav Thackeray government to catch the infection after Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad.
Indian skies will open up for domestic passenger services from Monday after a gap of two months, with Delhi-Pune and Mumbai-Patna flights being among the first to take off, aviation industry sources said.
The country reported 6,767 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,31,868, while the death toll due to the disease rose to 3,867 after 147 more fatalities, the Union Health Ministry said.
The number of active coronavirus cases rose to 73,560. While 54,440 people have recovered, one patient has migrated to another country, according to the ministry bulletin.
Meanwhile, the health ministry issued guidelines for domestic travel, advising passengers to download the Aarogya Setu application on their mobile devices and asking states to ensure thermal screening at the departure point of airports, railway stations, and bus terminals.
In Mumbai, the police issued orders under Section 144 of the CrPC prohibiting persons from disseminating "incorrect" or factually distorted information through messaging platforms and social media sites like WhatsApp, Twitter, and TikTok. The order also prohibits the spread of inflammatory statements that are discriminatory against a particular community and any information which could cause panic or confusion among the public.
According to the order, action can also be taken under Section 188 of the IPC against those contravening the directives. The order also says that admins of WhatsApp groups will be personally responsible for reporting such content to the police. The order signed by Dy Commissioner (Operations) Pranaya Ashok comes into effect from 12.15 am on 25 May and continues to operate till 8 June.
Maharashtra, Gujarat report most deaths
Of the 147 deaths reported since Saturday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 27 in Gujarat, 23 in Delhi, nine in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, five in Tamil Nadu, four each in West Bengal and Telangana, three in Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.
Of the total death toll of 3,867, Maharashtra tops the tally with 1,577 deaths, followed by Gujarat at 829, Madhya Pradesh at 281, West Bengal at 269 and Delhi at 231.
The number of deaths due to the contagion in Rajasthan is 160, while 155 people died in Uttar Pradesh, 103 in Tamil Nadu and 56 in Andhra Pradesh.
The COVID-19 death toll reached 49 in Telangana, 42 in Karnataka and 39 in Punjab. There are 21 fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir, 16 in Haryana and 11 in Bihar.
Seven people have succumbed to the disease in Odisha, and four each in Kerala, Jharkhand and Assam so far.
Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh have recorded three deaths each, while Uttarakhand has recorded two deaths due to the virus. One fatality has been recorded in Meghalaya, the ministry said.
More than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities, according to the ministry's website.
The highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 47,190 followed by Tamil Nadu at 15,512, Gujarat at 13,664 and Delhi at 12,910.
There are 6,742 coronavirus cases in Rajasthan, 6,371 in Madhya Pradesh and 6,017 in Uttar Pradesh. The number of infections has gone up to 3,459 in West Bengal, 2,757 in Andhra Pradesh and 2,380 in Bihar.
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As many as 2,045 people have been infected with the virus in Punjab, 1,959 in Karnataka, 1,813 in Telangana, 1,569 in Jammu and Kashmir and 1,269 in Odisha.
In Haryana, 1,132 people are afflicted with the deadly disease, while Kerala has 795 cases, followed by Jharkhand with 350 and 329 in Assam. As many as 244 cases have been reported in Uttarakhand, Chandigarh has reported 225 cases, while 214 people have tested positive for the virus in Chhattisgarh.
A total of 189 people have tested positive in Tripura, while there are 185 cases of the pathogen in Himachal Pradesh, and 55 in Goa. Ladakh has reported 49 COVID-19 cases, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands has registered 33 infections.
Manipur has registered 29 cases and Puducherry has recorded 26 cases. Meghalaya has 14 cases. Dadar and Nagar Haveli has reported two cases, while Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have recorded one case each
As many as "2,338 cases are being reassigned to states," the ministry said on its website, adding that, "Our figures are being reconciled with the ICMR".
Statewide distribution is subject to further verification and reconciliation, it said.
Centre issues guidelines for domestic travel
The health ministry issues guidelines for air, train and bus travel within India days after the Indian Railways issued a list of 100 pairs of trains that it will operate from 1 June, putting in operation popular trains such as Durontos, Sampark Krantis, Jan Shatabdis and Poorva Express.
Also, after a two-month hiatus, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced resumption of domestic flights from 25 May.
In its guidelines for domestic travel, the health ministry said suitable announcement about COVID-19, including precautionary measures to be followed, shall be made at airports, railway stations and bus terminals as well as in flights, trains and buses.
The states/UTs shall ensure that all passengers undergo thermal screening at the point of departure and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to board the flight, train or bus.
During boarding and travel, all passengers shall use face covers or masks and will also follow hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and maintain environmental hygiene, the ministry said in its guidelines.
At airports, railway stations and bus terminals, required measures to ensure social distancing shall be taken, the guidelines said.
Airports, railway stations and bus terminals should be regularly sanitised or disinfected and the availability of soaps and sanitisers shall be ensured, the health ministry said.
Thermal screening at exit point shall be arranged and asymptomatic passengers will be permitted to go with the advice that they shall self-monitor their health for 14 days, the guidelines said.
"In case, they develop any symptoms, they shall inform the district surveillance officer or the state/national call centre (1075)," they said.
Lockdown was imposed at right time in India: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the country is currently at above 13 days, which is a significant improvement as compared to 3.4 days, which existed in the pre-lockdown phase.
"If the doubling rate in India before the lockdown was between 3.4 days, today the doubling rate is more than 13-days. Lockdown and all its guidelines have acted as a potent social vaccine," said Vardhan.
The Union Minister said that the nationwide lockdown was imposed in the country at the opportune moment as compared to other countries where it was imposed either late or partially.
"Lockdown was imposed in India at the right time. Other developed countries wasted many days to take this decision. In some countries when the situation went out of control they took the decision of lockdown and in most places, it was partial lockdown," he said.
132 Indians brought back to Bihar from Muscat
A special flight carrying 132 stranded Indians from Muscat landed at Gaya airport in Bihar on Sunday, officials said.
None of the passengers exhibited symptoms of coronavirus during screening and medical examination, they said.
Of the 132 returnees, 116 are from Bihar and 16 from Jharkhand, Gaya airport director Dilip Kumar said.
After completion of formalities like depositing returnees' passports at the immigration counters by the district administration, the residents of Bihar were sent to various hotels in Bodh Gaya for 14 days quarantine, the officials said.
Those from Jharkhand were sent to the state in a vehicle dispatched by the Jharkhand government, they added.
Magadh Divisional Commissioner Asangba Chuba Ao, Gaya District Magistrate Abhishek Singh, SSP Rajiv Mishra and the airport director welcomed the returnees on their arrival here with kits containing sanitiser and soaps.
With inputs from agencies
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