Punjab COVID Curbs Extended Till 15 June, With Some Relaxations
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India on Monday, 7 June, reported 1,00,636 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,89,09,975. This is the lowest daily increase in 61 days, the Union Health Ministry pointed out. The death toll increased by 2,427 to 3,49,186.
According to the Health Ministry data, there are currently 14,01,609 active cases across the country, while 2,71,59,180 patients have been discharged so far, with 1,74,399 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
- Maharashtra on Sunday reported 12,557 new COVID cases. The death toll increased by 233 to cross the one-lakh mark with 1,00,130 fatalities
- Delhi on Sunday reported 381 new infections, with a positivity rate of 0.5 per cent, and 34 fatalities
- Lockdown has been extended in Haryana till 14 June, but several relaxations have been given
- Markets, malls, and the Metro were allowed to operate in Delhi from Monday with some conditions
- Maharashtra announced a five-level unlock process, under which different areas of the state are having different degrees of restrictions
- More than 23.27 crore vaccine doses have been administered since India’s inoculation drive began in January
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, at a meeting with divisional commissioners, district collectors, municipal commissioners and police personnel, dispelled the impression that restrictions had been eased across the state, his office said on Sunday.
"Based on the situation, the local administrations can take a call on easing or tightening restrictions. It must decide on easing the norms based on the criteria and the five levels set under the 'Break The Chain' order," the CMO stated.
15.87 Samples Tested for COVID on Sunday: ICMR
As many as 36,63,34,111 samples have been tested for COVID-19 till 6 June, of which 15,87,589 samples were tested on Sunday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.
1 Lakh New COVID Cases in India, Lowest Daily Rise in 2 Months
India on Monday reported 1,00,636 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,89,09,975. This is the lowest daily increase in 61 days, the Union Health Ministry pointed out. The death toll increased by 2,427 to 3,49,186.
According to the Health Ministry data, there are currently 14,01,609 active cases across the country, while 2,71,59,180 patients have been discharged so far, with 1,74,399 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate stood at 6.34 percent, while the weekly positivity rate is 6.21 percent.
Andhra Pradesh Curfew Extended Till 20 June With Relaxations
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday extended the statewide curfew till 20 June, with the curfew relation hours between 6 am and 2 pm, and government offices allowed to function from 8 am to 2 pm.
Puducherry Govt Cancels Board Exams for Class 12
Puducherry government has cancelled board exams for Class 12, reported ANI, on Monday.
Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Tests Negative
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh admitted at Medanta Medicity in Gurugram, has tested negative for COVID19, reported ANI, citing Gurugram Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Virender Yadav.
COVID-19 Lockdown Extended, With Some Relaxations, for Another Week in Uttarakhand
COVID-19 lockdown in Uttarakhand has been extended for another week, with some relaxations. The curfew is slated to remain in force till 6 am on 15 June, Chief Secretary Om Prakash had said in an order on Sunday.
Meanwhile, shops dealing in essential commodities are allowed to operate from 8 am to 12 pm. PDS outlets will also open daily from 8 am-12 pm whereas groceries and stationery shops will open from 8 am-1 pm on 9 and 14 June, reported The Indian Express.
Punjab COVID Curbs Extended Till 15 June, With Some Relaxations
COVID restrictions were on Monday extended till15 June in Punjab. However, this extension comes with some graded relaxations.
The latest curbs allow shops to stay open till 6pm and private offices may function with 50 per cent capacity. Further, up to 20 people will be allowed to attend gatherings such as weddings and cremations.
Karnataka Reports Over 11k New Cases
Karnataka reports 11,958 new cases, 340 deaths, and 27,299 discharges in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 2,38,824.
Delhi Reports 231 New COVID Cases, Lowest Since 2 March
Delhi reports 231 fresh COVID cases, lowest since 2 march, and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 5,208, while death toll reaches 24,627.
West Bengal Reports 5,887 New COVID Cases
West Bengal reports 5,887 new COVID cases, 14,352 patient discharges, and 103 deaths in the last 24 hours . Active cases stand at 26,886 and death toll reaches 16,362.
Chhattisgarh Records 1,285 New COVID Cases
Chhattisgarh reports 1,285 new COVID cases, 3,119 discharges, and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 21,090, and death toll reaches 13,243.
Madhya Pradesh Reports 571 New COVID Cases
Madhya Pradesh reports 571 new COVID cases, 1,782 patient discharges, and 32 deaths in the past 24 hours. Active cases stand at 8,860 and death toll reaches 8,369.