Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while giving a presser on COVID-19 situation in Delhi on Tuesday praised the media for highlighting the problems faced by coronavirus patients in Delhi. He also said that directives of Anil Baijal will be implemented in letter and spirit, saying this is not the time for disagreements or arguments with Opposition parties.
India’s Covid-19 tally saw a record addition of nearly 10,000 cases on Tuesday to cross 2.6 lakh as hundreds more tested positive for the dreaded virus in several states and union territories. 9,985 new cases in 24 hours take India’s Covid-19 tally to over 2.7 Lakh, death toll rises to 7,745
Delhi’s Covid-19 tally has crossed the 31,000-mark with the death toll at 905, latest figures released by the Arvind Kejriwal government reveal, even as the Capital sees a slugfest over the pandemic which has infected more than 2.6 lakh people in the country.
The Delhi government said the national capital itself may see 5.5 lakh cases by July-end at the current rate.
According to the latest figures, Delhi recorded 1,366 new cases, taking the total to 31,309 and 31 deaths adding up to 905 in the last 24 hours.
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Kerala health minister KK Shailaja on Wednesday ordered an investigation after two patients committed suicide in a dedicated COVID-19 ward at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, The Indian Express reported.
"The Principal Secretary (Health) has been directed to carry out a probe and submit a report at the earliest. Around 11:30 am, nurses found a resident of Anadu in Thiruvananthapuram district hanging by a rope inside the Covid-19 isolation ward. Though hospital staff brought him down and admitted him to the intensive care unit, he lost his life," the report said.
eports said that Maharashtra health minister Anil Deshmukh inaugurated a 50-bed COVID-19 care centre for police personnel at the "Navi Mumbai police headquarters in Kalamboli as police personnel who have died due to the coronavirus infection rose to 35 on Wednesday," News18 reported.
The Dharavi area in Mumbai Mumbai reported 11 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Wednesday. The slum area's total now stands at 1,964, with 73 deaths. Dharavi has reported only two deaths due to Covid-19 in the last 10 days.
Coronavirus in Delhi: The Delhi government said that 1,501 COVID-19 cases, 384 recovered/discharged/migrated and 48 deaths were reported in the National Capital on Wednesday. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 32,810, including 12,245 recovered/discharged/migrated and 984 deaths: Government of Delhi.
The Gujarat health department said that 510 more coronavirus cases and 34 deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is now at 21,554, including 14,743 cured/discharged and 1,347 deaths.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday was quoted as saying that the monsoon session of the state Assembly had been postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Punjab government is mulling procurement of Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers for keeping a check on those flouting COVID-19 home quarantine guidelines.
The trackers fitted with a SIM card can be integrated with the state government's COVA app for tracking those home quarantined people who defy guidelines, putting the lives of others in danger, an official said on Wednesday.
The COVA Punjab (Corona Virus Alert) App has been developed by the state government to provide people with preventive care information and other government advisories.
"Nepal's coronavirus cases reached 4,364 with 279 people testing positive in the last 24 hours. The tally includes 674 discharges and 15 fatalities," News18 reported.
"The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issues notice to Delhi Government and Union Health Ministry over serious allegations about Covid mismanagement including non-availability of beds, inadequate number of tests, increasing deaths, delay in last rites of the deceased," The Indian Express reported.
Mahabodhi Mahavihara temple in Bihar's Gaya reopened today for devotees following lockdown relaxations. A monk says, "Not many devotees have come today. They are not allowed to give offerings at the temple".
Sabarimala temple opens on June 14 evening for monthly puja. We discussed with both 'tantris' of temple. With their consultation and cooperation we decided this. As of now, we're going ahead with monthly puja and temple festival scheduled from June 19: Travancore Devaswom Board President
(Source: MoHFW India, news reports and Johns Hopkins University CSSE, as of 3.00 pm IST on June 10)
Coronavirus in Uttarakhand LIVE updates : 23 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state today, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 1,560, Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare (Uttarakhand)
Singapore approved the use of Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of severely ill patients with Covid-19 infection. Remdesivir is the first drug shown to be effective against the novel coronavirus in human trials, with South Korea, Japan, India and the United States having already approved the drug for emergency use. Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said the conditional approval would allow treatment of adult patients if they have low blood oxygen levels, require supplemental oxygen or intensive breathing support, reports Reuters.
ifty-eight more flights added to evacuate stranded and distressed Indian citizens from Gulf countries till 30 June. Starting immediately, the number of flights from Gulf under phase-3 of Vande Bharat Mission has now been increased from originally planned 107 to 165: Civil Aviation Minister
A total of 1,908 Mumbai police personnel have tested positive. This includes 905 recoveries and 21 deaths. 82 personnel of State Reserve Police Force have also tested positive.
Coronavirus in Delhi: The Jama Masjid may have to be closed again due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation in Delhi, the mosque’s Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari said, reports PTI. This comes after Shahi Imam’s secretary Amanullah died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday
The Delhi chief minister on Wednesday said that projections have shown that coronavirus will spread rapidly in Delhi. "We will require around 80,000 beds by 31 July," he said.
He also noted that on Monday, the Centre — the Lt. Governor — overturned Delhi’s Cabinet decision that Delhi government hospitals be reserved for people of Delhi. "This is not the time for disagreements. We will abide by whatever decision Lt. Governor has taken," he said.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while giving a presser on COVID-19 situation in Delhi on Tuesday praised the media for highlighting the problems faced by coronavirus patients in Delhi. He also said that directives of Anil Baijal will be implemented in letter and spirit, saying this is not the time for disagreements or arguments with Opposition parties.
He also said, "I am requesting neighbouring states to make adequate arrangements there so that more people do not have to come to Delhi. I am sure they are also doing their part."
Rajasthan decides to seal its borders for a week due to a rise in COVID19 cases; only those with valid passes to be allowed
5 new COVID-19 cases in Mizoram, total climbs to 93, says State official.
No new COVID-19 case reported in Maharashtra Police in the last 48 hours. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, death toll at 34, says Maharashtra Police
110 new COVID19 cases reported in Odisha today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 3250 including 1106 active cases and 2133 recovered, says State Health Department
DMK chief MK Stalin has declared three-day mourning for senior DMK MLA and party's Chennai west district secretary J Anbazhagan death this morning due to coronavirus.
The total number of COVID19 positive cases in Pune is now 10,012 and death toll 442: Pune Health Officials
DMK MLA J Anbazhagan who was suffering from COVID19 passes away at a private hospital in Chennai