The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 2,415 and the number of cases climbed to 74,281, registering an increase of 122 deaths and 3,525 cases. Of the 2,415 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 921 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 537 deaths.
Meanwhile, the Indian railways has said that all tickets booked for regular passenger trains for travel on or before June 30 stand cancelled; passengers to get full refund.
After running labour specials and Rajdhani specials, railways have now prepared to run mail and express trains across the country. The trains will run from the next 22 May while booking for the same will commence from 15th May. The number of patients infected with corona virus across the country has been increasing steadily.
According to the data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 3525 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours and 122 people have died.
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A Delhi Police constable posted at Dwarka, New Delhi commited suicide by shooting himslef with service gun on Thursday evening.
23 more COVID-19 positive cases in Bihar taking the total number to 989 in the State. All the cases are from Muzaffarpur, Banka, Lakhisarai and other districts.
Gujarat records 324 new cases and 20 deaths, increasing the State’s tally of total Covid-19 infection cases to 9592 and fatality numbers 586.
998 cases from Mumbai and 25 deaths reported today. The total cases in the city are now at 16,579 while death tally reaches 621.
A 78-year-old man admitted to a government hospital here on suspicion of coronavirus infection committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor on Wednesday morning, officials said. The hospital administration said that the man, who was suffering from severe pneumonia, had not tested positive for coronavirus.
Satyapal Ahuja, the man, was hospitalized 19 days ago. Dr Sumit Shukla, in-charge of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar (MTH) Hospital, told PTI that Ahuja, admitted to a ward on the the fourth floor of the hospital, jumped from the window near his bed. He was seriously injured and could not be saved despite best efforts.
Ten government and private hospitals across India have been shortlisted to undergo a phase III clinical trial of Favipiravir drug for mild and moderately ill Covid-19 patients.
Favipiravir is an anti-viral that prevents viral duplication in body by inhibiting the enzyme that drives the viral replication. It is commonly used as an anti-influenza drug in Japan and China. In India 150 patients will be undergoing the trial, a 14 day dosage will be administered on patients. The phase III trial results are expected by July-August period this year.
Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Gurgaon today — 2 from Palam Vihar, 1 from Sector 57, and a vegetable wholesaler linked to Azadpur mandi. Total cases in Gurgaon now 170. 18 cases also emerged in Faridabad, which has now recorded 137 cases of COVID-19.
In the wake of growing threat from emerging zoonotic diseases, like the deadly coronavirus, an animal right organisation has urged Union Minister Giriraj Singh to ban elephants from being exhibited or trained for performances, as high prevalence of tuberculosis among them can pose a threat to public health.
24 fresh positive cases of COVID19 have been reported in Rajasthan today till 2 pm. Total number of positive cases now stands at 4418 including 122 deaths, 2346 discharged and 1716 active cases: State Health Department
Modified seating arrangements, change in timings and further division of the class into different sections may be among key features introduced in schools when they re-open, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank informed during a live interaction with teachers today. The NCERT is exploring a new system for opening schools, while the UGC is working out modalities for higher educational institutes, including colleges and universities for the upcoming session, he stated. While the UGC has stated that classes for enrolled students will begin in August for enrolled students and from September for the upcoming session, there is no clarity on when schools will reopen. “The health of our students is our key concern. Schools will open only once the situation caused due to coronavirus is normalised,” the HRD Minister said.
Mumbai traffic police collected Rs 9 crore by issuing challans to those violating lockdown norms in the city since the travel restrictions came into force in March, an official said. He also informed that nearly 18 people lost their lives in road accidents in Mumbai from March 23 to May 12. The police collected Rs 9 crore by issuing challans to those violating lockdown norms from March 20 to May 13, he said. Nearly 73,735 two-wheeler riders were penalised for not wearing helmet, 36,248 people were fined for disobeying public order, 11,611 for failing to produce valid licence and over 6,354 for driving without a licence, the official said, adding that 2,09,188 challans were generated. He said nearly 3,37,136 people have been penalised so far for various offences by the traffic police department amid the lockdown.
3 COVID19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today, all in Dehradun district. Total number of cases in the state is now at 75, including 24 active cases, 50 recovered & 1 death: State Health Department
'Most people suggested that schools, colleges, spa, swimming pools and malls should not be opened. Most people also suggested strict action against those not wearing mask, violating social-distancing norms,' Kejriwal said. "Most market associations have suggested the opening of markets on odd-even basis. We have to work hard to open economy," he added.
A plea moved in Delhi High Court seeks immediate release of all detainees related to Tablighi Jamaat, alleging that they are held for over 35 days in the name of quarantine centres. The court will hear the matter on Friday.
Booking a taxi from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi, could rise to Rs 12,0000 within the 250 km radius. Charges could be exorbitant for people travelling from Delhi airport to Noida and Ghaziabad. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), which will provide the travel facility from the Delhi airport said that the minimum cost for booking a taxi stood at Rs 10,000 for sedans, and Rs 12,000 for SUVs. It added that any travel beyond the 250 km radius limit is chargeable. If you cannot afford a separate taxi, the UPSRTC will also run buses for a minimum Rs 1,000 per seat for non-air conditioned buses, and Rs 1,320 per seat for AC buses in 100 km radius.
13 persons have been tested positive with COVID-19 in Kendrapara district, tweeted the Kendrapara District Collector. With this, the total number of coronavirus cases in the district rose to 22 and the tally in the State touched 624.
472 new cases & 187 recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 8,470 in Delhi.
Three more Covid-19 cases reported from Dehradun district today, all three returnees from other cities. Total count in Uttarakhand is 75
A special train, carrying passengers from Delhi arrived at Mumbai Central railway station today. All passengers were screened after they deboarded
Saharanpur Divisional Commissioner has been asked to submit a report after investigation
Indian Railways cancels all tickets booked to travel on or before June 30th, 2020. Refunds given to all tickets booked till 30th June 2020. All special trains and Shramik Special train to however ply as usual.
The Supreme Court issued a guideline on May 13 stating that as long as there is a health-related disaster in the country, advocates should "use plain white shirts/shirts/ plain white shirts/ plain white shirts/ plain white shirts/ plain white shirts" during a hearing before the Supreme Court through the virtual court system. White-Salwar-Kameez/Shirt Can wear "white sarees". The instructions will be applicable with immediate effect.
6 migrant workers who were walking along the Muzaffarnagar-Saharanpur highway killed after a speeding bus ran over them late last night, near Ghalauli check-post. Case registered against unknown bus driver
A passenger says,"I was stranded in Delhi since last two months. I am very happy to be back."
According to the report of Reuters, the Twin antibodies may help fight coronavirus
US adds more than 1,800 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours according to tracker (AFP)