COVID-19: 2.56 Lakh Cases in India; Over 88,000 in Maharashtra
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India on Monday, 8 June, reported the highest single-day spike of 9,983 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,56,611. As many as 206 deaths were also reported in 24 hours, taking the death toll to 7,135. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 1,25,381 active cases, while 1,24,094 patients have been cured or discharged.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Monday reported 2,553 new cases of COVID-19 and 109 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 88,528 and the death toll to 3,169. As many as 1,562 new infections were reported in Tamil Nadu and 1,007 in Delhi, taking the total number of cases in the two places to 33,229 and 29,943 respectively.
Delhi LG Anil Baijal overruled two of the AAP government’s orders on hospitals and testing, drawing a sharp response from CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the government has decided to extend the lockdown till 30 June in the state
- Malls, restaurants and places of worship opened across several parts of the country on Monday, under the ‘Unlock 1’ guidelines issued by the Centre
- The Mizoram government has decided to impose a two-week ‘total lockdown’ in the state from 9 June “in view of the prevailing situation”
- According to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University, there are over 7 million COVID-19 cases globally, with India being the fifth worst-affected country
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated, “India reports the highest single-day spike of 9,983 new COVID-19 cases; 206 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 2,56,611, including 1,25,381 active cases, 1,24,095 cured/discharged/migrated and 7135 deaths.”
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Delhi Govt to Hold Meeting to Assess Whether There's Community Transmission
The Delhi government will hold a meeting on Tuesday to assess whether there is community transmission of COVID-19 in the city, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said.
"A meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority will be held tomorrow on the COVID-19 situation and to discuss whether there is community spread. If participant experts say there is community spread in Delhi, our strategy will change. I'll participate in the meeting," Sisodia was quoted by ANI as saying.
Mizoram Government to Impose 2-Week 'Total Lockdown'
The Mizoram government has decided to impose a two-week ‘total lockdown’ in the state from 9 June "in view of the prevailing situation".
“A consultative meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga decides to impose two-week total lockdown in the state from 9 June 2020 in view of the prevailing situation. Lockdown guidelines will be notified shortly,” the Mizoram government said.
“The consultative meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga decides to extend the period of quarantine, which currently is 14 days, to 21 days with immediate effect,” it added.
The state has 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 33 active cases and one recovered patient.
West Bengal Decides to Extend Lockdown Till 30 June
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COVID-19: Delhi LG Overrules CM Kejriwal’s Order on Hospitals
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday directed authorities to ensure that medical treatment is not denied to any patient on the grounds of not being a resident of the national capital, reported ANI.
This comes a day after CM Kejriwal said that Delhi government hospitals and some private hospitals in Delhi will only treat patients from the national capital.
The LG also overruled the AAP government's order on testing being limited only to symptomatic cases, saying asymptomatic ones should also be covered.
Over 2,000 COVID-19 Cases in Kerala
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TN Reports 1,562 New COVID-19 Cases in Highest Single-Day Spike
Tamil Nadu on Monday reported 1,562 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths on Monday, taking the tally in the state to 33,229 and the death toll to 286.
2,553 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to 88,528
Maharashtra on Monday reported 2,553 new cases of COVID-19 and 109 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 88,528 and the death toll to 3,169.
1,007 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; Tally Rises to 29,943
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