COVID-19: India Records 6,535 New Cases, Total Tally at 1,45,380
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India recorded a rise of 6,535 COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country, as on Tuesday, 26 May, stands at 1,45,380 including 80,722 active cases and 60,490 cured or discharged, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 4,167 deaths have been reported so far.
“Recovery rate in India continues to improve and is presently 41.61 percent,” according to the Health Ministry.
The United States has recorded 532 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its total to 98,218, news agency AFP reported on Tuesday, 26 May, citing the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The country has recorded over 1.6 million cases so far.
- After a two-month halt, domestic flight operations resumed from Monday, with 532 flights carrying 39,231 passengers flying on the first day
- Around 630 flights were also cancelled on the first day of air travel resumption, leading to chaos at airports
- Maharashtra recorded 2,436 new COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths on Monday, taking the tally in the state to 52,667 and death toll to 1,695
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532 Coronavirus Deaths in US in Last 24 Hours
The United States has recorded 532 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its total to 98,218, news agency AFP reported on Tuesday, citing the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The country has recorded over 1.6 million cases so far.
Govt Allows Domestic Air Services by 'Non-Scheduled and Private Operators'
The Civil Aviation Ministry, in an order dated 25 May, said it has allowed domestic air services by "non-scheduled and private (general aviation) operators (fixed wing/helicopters/micro light aircraft)."
Delhi-Ghaziabad Border Sealed Again: Heavy Traffic Observed
A day after Delhi-Ghaziabad border was sealed again due to rising coronavirus cases, heavy traffic was seen on Tuesday at the border near Ghazipur, ANI reports.
6,535 COVID-19 Cases in One Day, India's Tally at 1,45,380
India recorded a spike of 6,535 new COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now stands at 1,45,380 including 80,722 active cases, 60,490 cured or discharged and 4167 deaths, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Raj Govt Allows Opening of Parks, Cab and Auto Services
Amending the guidelines announced during Lockdown 4.0 on 18 May, the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan has now allowed the restoration of taxi, auto and cab services in the Red Zone, reports IANS. The state government has also permitted the public parks to open from 7 am to 6.45 pm.
7 RPF Personnel Test Positive for COVID-19
7 RPF personnel posted at Ludhiana railway station have tested positive for COVID-19 and around 100 personnel have been quarantined, ANI quoted Director General (DG), Railway Protection Force.
Less Than One Lakh COVID-19 Tests on Monday
ICMR tested 92,528 samples in the last 24 hours. The total number of samples tested in the country so far stands at 31,26,119.
Mizoram's New Rule for Travel Returnees
Mizoram government allows returnees clearing rapid antibody tests to be placed under home isolation due to an inadequate number of quarantine centres in the state, reports ANI.
WB Issues Guidelines for Air Travel
West Bengal government has issued guidelines for domestic air travel from 28 May in the state.
14 days self isolation is advised to people with asymptomatic COVID-19.
Thousand of Migrants Gather at Vasai, Mumbai to Leave for UP
6 Shramik special trains will leave from Vasai, Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh today, reports ANI. Thousands of migrants gather at Suncity grounds of Vasai to board their respective trains.
Karnataka Reports 100 Fresh Coronavirus Cases
Hundred new cases of coronavirus reported in Karnataka, taking total number of infections in state to 2,282, reports PTI.
Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees Write to Maha CM for Resumption of Work
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray proposing guidelines for the resumption of work in the media and entertainment industry.
4 New Cases in HP's Hamirpur; State's Tally at 227
“Four new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Hamirpur district today. Taking the total number of positive cases to 227 in Himachal Pradesh,” the State Health Department said, reports ANI.
Protest by KEM Hospital Employees After Worker Dies
Death of worker posted at Mumbai's KEM hospital triggers protest by employees who accuse city's civic body of being apathetic towards their working conditions amid ongoing COVID-19 crisis, reports PTI.
Congress Slams Adityanath for Targeting Dalits Over Coronavirus in UP
Congress accuses Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath of targeting Dalits by saying that large proportion of migrant workers returning home to the state are infected with coronavirus, reports PTI.
58,318 Passengers Flew on 823 Flights on First Day of Resumption of Domestic Services: Min
Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said 58,318 passengers flew to their destinations on 832 flights on Monday, reports PTI.
Total 60,490 Patients Have Recovered, Recovery Rate at 41.61%: Health Ministry
A total of 60,490 patients have recovered so far from COVID-19. Recovery rate continues to improve and presently it is 41.61 percent. The fatality rate is one among the lowest in the world, it is 2.87 percent now,” said Lav Agarwal, Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary.
“The testings have gone up in the last few months. 1.1 lakh samples are tested daily,” said Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).
Ministry of Health added, “4.4 deaths per lakh population have been reported for the world, while India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world. This has been due to lockdown, timely identification and management of COVID-19 cases.
84 People Recover From COVID-19 in Odisha
"Eighty-four people recover from COVID-19 in Odisha. The number of active cases now 777,” the State Health Department.
38 New Positive Cases Recorded in Mumbai's Dharavi
“Today, 38 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area. Total number of positive cases increase to 1,621, death toll stand at 60,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Kerala Reports 67 New Cases
“Sixty-seven new COVD-19 positive cases have been reported in Kerala today,” said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
233 Total Positive Cases Recorded in Himachal Pradesh
“Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 233, including 63 recovered and 5 deaths,” the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh said.
80% of Cases Are Asymptomatic in Maharashtra: State Chief Secy
“As of now, there are 35,178 active cases in Maharashtra. 80 percent of cases are asymptomatic in the state. Doubling rate in Maharashtra is right now 14 days, earlier, it was 5 days,” said Ajoy Mehta, Chief Secretary, reports ANI.
SC Takes Cognizance of Plight of Migrants, Says Centre, State At Fault
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of plight of migrant labourers who are stranded in different parts of country. Court says there have been lapses on part of Centre and State government and immediate measures are required to be taken to provide travel, shelter and food to migrant labourers.
Odisha to Draft New Strategy to Deal With COVID-19 Soon, Says CM
Odisha will draft new strategy to deal with coronavirus as the days ahead are set to get more challenging with restoration of train and flight services, says Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, reports PTI.
25 New Cases in Punjab Today; Tally at 2,106
“Twenty-five new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Punjab today; taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2,106. There are 148 active cases in the state now,” the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab government said.
West Bengal Reports 193 Fresh Cases Today
"One hundred and ninety-three new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in West Bengal today. The total number of cases in the state is now at 4,009,” the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal said, as per ANI.
646 New Cases in Tamil Nadu; Total Climbs to 17,728
Six hundred and forty-six new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of positive cases to 17,728. The death toll is at 127 after 9 deaths were reported today. There are 8,256 active cases now, theState Health Department said, reports ANI.
Rohini Jail Staff Member, 10 Inmates Recover From COVID-19
“Staff member, 10 inmates of Rohini jail in Delhi have recovered from COVID-19 infection,” PTI reported quoting officials.
Temples to Open in Karnataka From 1 June: Minister
“Temples in Karnataka to open from 1 June,” said state minister Kota Srinivas Poojary, rpeorts PTI.
91 New Cases in J&K; Total Active Cases at 902
“Ninety-one COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 54 from Jammu division and 37 from Kashmir division. Total active cases stand at 902,” the Government of Jammu and Kashmir said, reports ANI.
2,091 Cases Reported in Maharashtra Today; Tally at 54,748
“2,091 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Maharashtra today; taking the total number of cases to 54,758. Ninety-seven deaths have been reported today,” the Maharashtra Health Department said, reports ANI.
Haryana Reports 94 New Cases; Tally at 1,305
“Ninety-four new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Haryana today; taking the total number of cases to 1,305,” the Haryana Health Department stated.
With 361 New Cases in Gujarat, Total Rises to 14,829
“In the last 24 hours, 361 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Gujarat; taking the total number cases to 14,829. Death toll rises to 915 after 27 deaths were reported in last 24 hours,” the Gujarat Health Department, reports ANI.
1,002 Positive Cases, 39 Deaths Recorded in Mumbai
“1,002 new COVID-19 positive cases and 39 deaths have been reported in Mumbai today. Total positive cases rise to 32,791 and death toll stands at 1,065,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
No New Case Reported in Goa Today; 39 Active Cases
“No new positive case of COVID-19 reported in Goa today. Nine more people have recovered; there are 39 active cases in the state now,”said the Directorate of Health Services, Goa, reports ANI.
94 Fresh Cases Reported in Haryana Today
“Haryana has recorded 94 new COVID-19 cases, including 33 from Gurgaon; state's count rises to 1,305,” the Health Department said, reports PTI.
Air India Staff on Delhi-Ludhiana Flight Tests Positive for COVID-19
A 50-year-old man who is a member of security staff in Air India and is a permanent resident of Delhi has tested positive for coronavirus. He came back from Delhi on 25 May on board a domestic flight, the District Public Relations Office, Ludhiana said, reports ANI.
IndiGo Crew Grounded After Passenger Tests Positive on Chennai-Coimbatore Flight
IndiGo said that crew grounded after a passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tested positive for coronavirus, reports PTI.
Jharkhand Reports 18 Fresh Cases Today
"Eighteen COVID-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand today, taking the total number of cases to 426 including 247 active cases,” the State Health Department said, reports ANI.