COVID-19: India’s Tally Over 2.26 Lakh; Big Spikes in TN, UP, WB
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India's coronavirus tally surged to 2,26,770, with biggest single-day rise of 9,851 new cases on Friday, 5 June. According to the Health Ministry data, the death toll stands at 6,348 with 273 new fatalities, while 1,09,461 patients have been cured or discharged.
States like Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh recorded the biggest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Friday. While Tamil Nadu reported 1,438 new infections, taking the state's tally to 28,694, UP saw 496 fresh cases, which took its total to 9,733.
Meanwhile, 2,436 new coronavirus cases took Maharashtra’s count to more than 80,000. At least 139 deaths were also recorded on Friday, taking the toll to 2,849.
- West Bengal has recorded the highest daily spike of 427 cases, taking the state’s tally to 7,303
- As many as 111 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Friday, taking the tally in the state to 1,697
- Delhi recorded 1,330 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the national capital to over 26,000
- Amid the reports of patients not being able to find beds in Delhi’s COVID-19 hospitals, the Delhi government has issued new SOPs for these hospitals.
- The global coronavirus tally is more than 6.6 million, with the death toll over 3.9 lakh
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Odisha Govt Announces Weekend Shutdown
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "The state government has announced weekend shutdown in 11 districts to reduce the frequency of people coming out of their homes in June. It means people will be at their homes for full 8 days in the month of June," ANI reports.
'We Need Global Solidarity to Ensure Access to Vaccine': WHO
"Right now, there is no COVID-19 vaccine. As we work together to develop one, there's an important lesson we need to understand. A vaccine, by itself, isn't enough. We need global solidarity to ensure that every person, everywhere, will have access," ANI quotes UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as saying.
Delhi Govt Issues New SOPs for COVID Hospitals
In a new SOP for COVID-19 hospital, the Delhi government says COVID-19 patients shall be brought to the triage area from the ambulance without asking for any details. This process must be completed in 15 minutes.
The new rules also add that it will be the responsibility of the hospital to shift a patient to another hospital if beds are not available.
Maharashtra's Case Tally at 77,793
Maharashtra on Thursday reported the highest number of deaths in a single day with 123 fatalities, taking the death toll to 2,710, as per state officials. As many as 2,933 new COVID-19 cases were reported, taking the tally in the state to 77,793.
India Reports 9,851 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hrs
India reports 9,851 new COVID-19 cases and 273 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 2,26,770 including 1,10,960 active cases,1,09,462 cured/discharged/migrated and 6348 deaths, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Total 43,86,376 Samples Tested So Far
Total 43,86,376 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,43,661 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, says ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).
Woman Gives Birth On 'Shramik Special' in Odisha
A woman gave birth to baby boy on board 'Shramik Special' from Lingampali in Telangana to Balangir in Odisha. The mother and the child have been shifted to a government hospital in Titlagarh – both are doing well.
20 Staff At DMRC Test Positive For Coronavirus
Around 20 staff members of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have tested positive for COVID-19. All of them are asymptomatic and are doing well, the DMRC officials said, reported ANI.
35 Migrant Labourers Injured In Bus Accident
At least 35 migrant labourers injured when a bus carrying them from Rajasthan to Hamirpur fell into ditch in Etawah in UP on 4 June, reported ANI.
Floor In DRDO Shut After Employee Tests Positive
A floor of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in Delhi closed for a day for sanitisation after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All protocols are being followed to disinfect the building, sources told ANI.
SC Seeks Centre's Response On Upper Limit Of Fee Charged To COVID Patients
The Supreme Court has sought Centre's response within a week on a PIL seeking to set an upper limit on fees to be charged by private hospitals in treating COVID-19 patients.
Transportation Of Migrant Workers To Be Completed In 15 Days: SC to States
The Supreme Court on Friday, 5 June, directed state governments to complete transportation of migrant workers within 15 days.
PM Modi's Participation in Yoga Day Programme Doubtful: AYUSH Ministry
The AYUSH Ministry on Friday said that PM Narendra Modi's participation in the International Yoga Day programme on 21 June in Leh looks doubtful amid the coronavirus pandemic, PTI reported.
Pet Owners Allowed to Take Animals for Walks: Maharashtra Govt
Pet owners in Maharashtra are allowed to take their animals outside for walks during the lockdown, the state government told the Bombay High Court on Friday.
515 New COVID-19 Cases in Karnataka, Tally Rises to 4,835
Karnataka has reported 515 new COVID-19 cases from 5 pm on Thursday to 5 pm on Friday, taking the tally in the state to 4,835, including 3,088 active cases and 57 deaths.
7 New COVID-19 Cases in ITBP
Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the last 24 hours. There are a total of 31 active cases in the force, while 177 have recovered till date, ANI reported.
Biggest One-Day Jump in UP With 496 Cases
Uttar Pradesh on Friday recorded its biggest one-day jump in COVID-19 cases, with 496 new infections, taking state's tally to 9,733, including 3,828 active cases. Twelve more fatalities have also been reported, taking the death toll to 257.
Major Sanitisation Drive at Health Ministry Office After 5 Employees Test Positive
A major sanitisation drive will take place at the Union Health Ministry office on 6 and 7 June after five employees tested positive for COVID-19 in the last seven days, reported PTI.
111 New COVID-19 Cases in Kerala, Tally Rises to 1,697
As many as 111 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Friday, taking the tally in the state to 1,697, including 973 active cases, state CM Pinarayi Vijayan was quoted by ANI as saying.
1,438 New COVID-19 Cases in TN, Tally Rises to 28,694
Tamil Nadu on Friday reported the biggest one-day spike, with 1,438 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 28,694. Twelve deaths were also reported on Friday, while 861 patients were discharged.
Biggest One-Day Spike in West Bengal
Eleven more fatalities on Friday pushed the COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal to 294. The highest daily spike of 427 cases was also recorded on Friday, taking the state's tally to 7,303.
2,436 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Death Toll Increases by 139
As many as 2,436 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Maharashtra on Friday, taking the tally in the state to 80,229. At least 139 deaths were also recorded on Friday, taking the toll to 2,849.
1,330 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi, Tally Rises to Over 26,000
Delhi on Friday recorded 1,330 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the national capital to over 26,000. The death toll mounted to 708, PTI reported.
Air India Opens Bookings Under Phase 3 of Vande Bharat Mission
Air India on Friday opened bookings for around 300 flights to various countries, including USA and UK, under phase 3 of the Vande Bharat Mission, reported PTI.