COVID-19: Death Toll Rises to 1,223, Cases in India at 37,776
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The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 37,776 on Saturday, 2 May. The total now includes 1,223 deaths, 10,018 patients who have been cured or discharged and one who has migrated.
The nationwide lockdown imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic has been further extended for two weeks from 4 May onwards, the MHA stated on Friday.
The Home Ministry allowed the use of special trains to ferry people stranded due to the lockdown, including migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists and students. Earlier on Friday, a one-off special train transported 1,200 stranded migrants from Lingampalli in Telangana’s Hyderabad to Jharkhand’s Hatia.
- ‘Shramik’ trains for migrants have been planned to run from Lingampalli to Hatia, Aluva to Bhubaneswar, Nashik to Lucknow, Nashik to Bhopal, Jaipur to Patna and Kota to Hatia, the Rail Ministry said on Friday
- The recovery rate for the coronavirus outbreak in India currently stands at 26.65 percent
- The Karnataka government has issued a show-cause notice to IAS officer Mohammad Mohsin for his tweet on Tablighi Jamaat members
- The DGCA has issued a circular to extend the prohibition of domestic and international commercial flight operations till 17 May
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Migrant Labourers From Nashik Arrive at MP's Misrod Railway Station
A 'Shramik Special train' carrying migrant labourers arrived at Misrod railway station (near Bhopal) from Nashik, Maharashtra on Saturday. All passengers will be screened by health officials before departure to their respective districts in the state, ANI reports.
68-Year-Old COVID Patient Passes Away in Pune
A 68-year-old patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away in Pune. The cause of death is acute respiratory failure due to “ARDS with Myocarditis with COVID-19 infection”, ANI reports. The total death toll in Pune district is now 100, Pune health officials, said on Saturday.
Delhi Govt Sending 40 Buses to Bring Back Students Stuck in Kota
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday night said that the Delhi Government is sending 40 buses to bring back its students from Kota, Rajasthan who are stuck there due to lockdown. He also said that officials accompanying the buses were being briefed at Kashmere Gate, according to ANI.
Relatives of Patient Who Died Allegedly Vandalise Bengal Hospital
Relatives of a patient who died in the hospital during treatment, allegedly vandalised Sagore Dutta Hospital and Medical College at Kamarhati in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Friday. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident, ANI reports.
Total Cases in India Rise to 37,336, Death Toll at 1,218
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 37,336 on Saturday, 2 May, including 1,218 deaths, 9,950 patients who have been cured or discharged and one who has migrated. 2,293 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours and 71 deaths.
This is the highest number of cases reported in a day.
68 More Jawans Test Positive in Delhi
Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion with its camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovery and one death, ANI reported on Saturday, quoting CRPF.
CM Adityanath to Hold Meeting at 11 am
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will hold a crucial meeting at 11am, to discuss the implementation of the extended lockdown and finalise the modalities for UP, CNN News18 reports.
Gilead Science Inc's Remdesivir Granted Emergency Use Authorisation by US FDA
Gilead Science Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir was granted emergency use authorisation by the US FDA for COVID-19 on Friday, clearing the way for broader use of the drug in more hospitals around the United States, Reuters reported.
Eight Attendees of Tablighi Jamaat Charged for Attempt to Murder for Not Declaring Themselves
Eight people, who attended Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat event, have been charged for attempt to murder as they did not declare themselves either before the state administration or the police, a top official said on Friday, according to ANI.
"A total of 16 people have been charged for attempt to murder, of which 8 people were booked today. Earlier we had clearly announced that those who have attended the Tablighi Jamaat event need to declare themselves or face murder charges," said Ashok Kumar, Director General (Law and Order).
7 Labourers Arriving From Maharashtra Test Positive in Basti
Seven labourers who had arrived from Maharashtra via Jhansi in government buses to UP’s Basti, have tested positive for COVID-19, the DM of Basti said, according to ANI.
Karnataka Govt Issues Show-Cause Notice to IAS Officer for Tweet on Tablighi Jamaat Members
The Karnataka government has issued a show-cause notice to IAS officer Mohammad Mohsin for his tweet on Tablighi Jamaat members donating plasma for treatment of COVID19 patients. Mohsin is serving as Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt of Karnataka.
113 Coronavirus Cases in Jharkhand
There are a total of 113 COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in Jharkhand, the state's Health Department said on Saturday.
Train Carrying Migrants Departs From Nashik for Lucknow
A 'Shramik special train' carrying 839 migrant workers departs from Maharashtra’s Nashik Road railway station for Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
People Gather at Bengaluru's Majestic Bus Terminal to Board State-Run Buses to Districts in State
A large number of people gathered at Bengaluru's Majestic bus terminal on Saturday morning to board state-run buses to different districts in the state after the government allowed one-time movement of stranded persons to return to their native places.
Empowered Groups Under DM Act 2005 Reconstituted
Empowered groups under Disaster Management Act, 2005 have been reconstituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 activities.
62 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra in Last 24 Hours
62 new COVID-19 cases have reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,525. The death toll stands at 33, ANI reports, quoting the Andhra Pradesh Health Department
The Worst is Over: Prakash Javadekar
Speaking on Saturday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “Our management of COVID19 is much better than in other countries. The various zones are well defined. Following social distancing norms, 'do gaz ki doori' will be the new normal till the time a vaccine is not developed for COVID19.”
“I think the worst is over. But till the time the disease is not completely contained, we should continue to follow all precautions and guidelines,” he further said, according to ANI.
He also went on to say that the lockdown has brought India success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and that practically half of the country will be fully operational from 4 May.
Speaking about Aarogya Setu app, Javadekar said that it would continue for the next 1-2 years.
9 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in K'taka
Nine new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Karnataka from 1 May, 5:00 PM to 2 May, 12:00 noon, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 598, according to data from the government of Karnataka.
12 of 38 COVID Positive Cases at INS Angre Discharged
“At INS Angre in Mumbai, we've had a total of 38 COVID-19 positive cases. Of these, 12 have already been discharged from hospital while 26 are undergoing treatment. There have been no positive case on any of our warships and submarines,” India Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar said on Saturday, according to ANI.
41 People From One Building in Kapashera Test Positive
41 people from a building in Theke Wali Gali near the DC office in Kapashera, have tested positive for COVID19. The building was sealed on 19 April after one person from the building tested positive, ANI reported on Saturday, quoting the Office of DM Delhi South-West.
All 11 Districts in Delhi to Stay in Red Zone Till 17 May: Satyendar Jain
40 Buses of DTC Reach Kota to Bring Back Students to Delhi
40 buses of Delhi Transport Corporation reached Kota, Rajasthan at around 10 AM on Saturday to bring back around 800 students to Delhi.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that not more than 20 students will be allowed on a bus and they will be screened at the time of departure and arrival, according to ANI.
China Reports Only One Case on Friday
China reported just one COVID-19 case on Friday, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Saturday, according to PTI. One new imported coronavirus case was reported on Friday with no new local infection, the NHC said.
The death toll remained at 4,633 with no new fatality.
DGCA Issues Circular to Prohibit Domestic, International Flight Operations Till 17 May
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a circular to extend the prohibition of domestic and international commercial flight operations till 17 May.
Total Number of Cases in Europe Crosses 1.5 Million
The total number of coronavirus cases in Europe has climbed to over 1.5 million, according to an AFP tally.
Migrants Workers in Chennai Demand Arrangements to be Made to Travel to Home States
Govt Issues New Guidelines for Hearing of Cases by CAT in Green, Orange & Red Zones
The government on Saturday issued new guidelines for hearing of cases by Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Green, Orange and Red Zones.
Bihar Reports 4th COVID Death, Total Cases at 475
Bihar on Saturday reported its fourth COVID-19 death, a 45-year-old male from Sitamarhi who had a case of terminal stage lung malignancy (cancer) and died of cardio-respiratory arrest. Bihar has a total of 475 coronavirus cases.
Death Toll in Karnataka Rises to 25
The COVID-19 death toll in Karnataka rises to 25 with two more fatalities – one each in Bidar & Bengaluru Urban districts. The total number of cases in the state stands at 598 after nine more people tested positive, the Karnataka Health Department said.
2 From Ambassa BSF Unit Test Positive in Tripura
In Tripura two persons from Ambassa, BSF unit have tested positive for COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Tripura stands at four, CM Biplab Deb said.
Rajasthan Reports 54 New COVID-19 Cases
54 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan on Saturday, taking the total number of positive cases to 2,720, the Rajasthan Health Department said, according to ANI.
Karnataka Govt to Appeal to Centre to Drop Bengaluru Rural District From List of COVID-19 Red Zones
The Karnataka government will appeal to the Centre to drop Bengaluru Rural district from list of COVID-19 red zones as there are no cases there at present, Minister R Ashoka said on Saturday, according to PTI.
MHA Issues Clarification Regarding Movement of Persons/Vehicles in Orange Zones
Train From Nashik to Reach Lucknow With 845 Labourers Tomorrow
The first special train from Nashik to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh started on Saturday with 845 labourers onboard. The train will reach Lucknow on Sunday, says Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi.
One More Positive Case Reported in Dehradun
One new COVID-19 positive case reported in Dehradun on Saturday. The total number of positive cases in Uttarakhand stands at 59.
Assam Govt Will Open its Boundaries to all Northeastern States Except Sikkim
Assam government will open its boundaries to all northeastern regional states except Sikkim, as it is connected with West Bengal, from tomorrow morning, says Assam Minister HB Sarma.
11 People Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus in Nagpur
11 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nagpur in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the district stands at 150; 48 patients have been discharged to date.
2 More People Test Positive for COVID-19 in Wayanad And Kannur
Two more people have been tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Wayanad and Kannur, taking the active number of cases to 96 in Kerala. A total of 80 hotspots have been identified in the state.
Total Number of Coronavirus Cases at 37,776
The total number of coronavirus cases in India stand at 37,776, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The death toll now stands at 1,223.