COVID-19 Lockdown: PM Modi to Hold Review Meet With CMs on Monday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting, through video conference, with state Chief Ministers on Monday, 11 May, at 3 pm to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the country, on Sunday neared the 63,000-mark with 3,277 new cases and 127 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Meanwhile, Centre has issued guidelines for restarting industries after lockdown in wake of Visakhapatnam tragedy.
- Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has said the COVID-19 fatality rate continues to be around 3.3% and the recovery rate has climbed to 29.9%, which were “very good indicators”
- INS Jalashwa arrived at Kochi Harbour on Sunday bringing back 698 Indian nationals from Male, Maldives
- An Air India flight from London with 329 passengers landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on Sunday morning. Two more flights - from Singapore and Phillipines - are expected to arrive on Sunday
- In a fresh flashpoint, Home Minister Amit Shah wrote to CM Mamata Banerjee saying her government is not allowing trains with migrants to reach the state
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MHA to Rush Teams to 10 States With Spike in COVID-19 Cases
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rush Central teams to 10 covid-19 hit states, which are witnessing high case load and spurt in numbers.
The states include Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
"The teams will assist the state health departments in facilitating the management of the Covid-19 outbreak," said a ministry statement.
The teams will comprise a senior Health Ministry official, a Joint Secretary level nodal officer and a public health expert. The teams will support the state health departments in the implementation of containment measures in the affected areas, districts and cities.
3,277 New COVID-19 Cases, 127 Deaths in Last 24 Hours: Health Ministry
The number of COVID-19 cases in India neared the 63,000-mark with 3,277 new cases and 127 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data provided by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Total cases in the country now at stand 62,939, including 41,472 active cases, 19,358 cured/discharged/migrated and 2,109 deaths.
Consider First Week Post Lockdown as Trial: Govt on Industry Restart
Centre has issued guidelines for restarting industries after lockdown in wake of Visakhapatnam tragedy, PTI reported quoting officials. The guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says, “First week of operations by industries post lockdown should be considered as trial or test run after ensuring all safety protocols.”
It further said, “Companies should not try to achieve high production targets in 1st week of operations after lockdown.”
INS Jalashwa Reaches Kochi With 698 Indians Repatriated From Male, Maldives
INS Jalashwa arrived at Kochi Harbour on Sunday, 10 May, bringing back 698 Indian nationals from Male, Maldives. According to the Indian Navy, there are 19 pregnant women among the 698 Indian nationals.
Air India Flight Brings 329 Indians From London to Mumbai
An Air India flight from London with 329 passengers landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on Sunday, 10 May morning, IANS reported quoting officials.
The flight AI-130 repatriated the 329 Indians stranded in London during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.Air India Flight Brings 329 Indians From London to Mumbai
Two more flights are expected later on Sunday - one from Singapore and another from Philippines.
Superstar Rajinikanth Warns Ruling AIADMK Against Reopening Liquor Shops in TN
Superstar Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening state-run liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu, says if it was done, the party should not harbour "dreams" of coming to power again in the state.
Delhi Records 381 New Cases, CM Says 75% of Total Cases Are Asymptomatic or Have Mild Symptoms
Delhi reported 381 new cases of coronavirus and 5 fatalities, taking the total tally to 6,923, Health Ministry data said on Sunday, 10 May.
Addressing a press conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “In Delhi, 75 per cent COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.”
He added, “We have made arrangements for treatment of those at their homes with mild COVID-19 symptoms.”
Cabinet Secretary Holds Meeting State Chief Secretaries on COVID-19
Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, on Sunday, held a video conference with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and Union Territories. At the outset, Cabinet Secretary noted the cooperation of states on the return of Indians from abroad under Vande Bharat Mission.
He also noted that more than 350 'shramik special trains' have been run by railways carrying 3.5 lakh migrant workers. He requested state governments to cooperate with railways in the running of more 'shramik special trains'.
COVID-19 Lockdown: PM Modi to Hold Review Meet With CMs on Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to all Chief Ministers via video conference on Monday, 11 May at 3 PM. This will be his fifth meeting with the chief ministers during the period of lockdown.
Odisha Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases
"Ten new coronavirus positive cases reported in Odisha taking the total number of cases in the state to 362 including 291 active cases, 68 cured/discharged and three deceased” said Odisha Health Department, reported ANI.
Coronavirus Cases in Russia Top 2 Lakhs: AFP
Russia's confirmed coronavirus cases top 2,00,000, AFP news agency reported quoting an official.
Permission Sought from WB for 7 Trains to Carry Migrants: Devendra Fadnavis
“Permission for seven trains to carry migrant labourers from Mumbai to West Bengal has been sought from West Bengal government, but not even one permission has been granted. I appeal to Mamata didi to give permission as soon as possible,” said Maharashtra Leader of Opposition, Devendra Fadnavis.
57 Trains Connecting Lucknow to Arrive Today: UP Addtional Chief Secy Awanish Awasthi
“Today, 57 trains connecting Lucknow from other states are coming. If we estimate each train is carrying 1,200 people then over 70 thousand people are coming. So far, about 215 trains have arrived in the state carrying 2 lakh 30 thousand people,” said Additional Chief Secretary(Home)Awanish Awasthi.
He added, “1,884 active cases of COVID-19 are at present in Uttar Pradesh. The total number of people who have been cured and discharged are 1,504.”
Urge All States to Permit Evacuation of Stranded Migrants: Railway Min
“I urge all states to allow evacuation of stranded migrants, so we can get all of them back to their homes in next 3-4 days,” said Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.
Bus Carrying 24 People From Kerala to Bengaluru Rams Into Lorry, No Casualties Yet
Twenty four people from Kerala had received e pass and were traveling to Bengaluru. The tourist bus rammed into a water lorry in the Salem-Karur highway and a few were injured.
No casualties reported yet.
Op Samudra Setu: 2nd Batch of Indians Begin Boarding INS Magar in Maldives
Under Operation ‘Samudra Setu,’ second batch of Indians stranded abroad begin boarding INS Magar at the Male port in the Maldives.
BSF Reports 18 Fresh Cases; Total at 276
Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Border Security Force (BSF) today — 16 from Tripura and 2 are from Delhi. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the force stands at 276, according to ANI.
Without Govt Intervention Deaths Due to Hunger Will Outnumber COVID-19 Deaths: Cong Leader
“Lockdown compounding woes of poor, Prime Minister Narendrs Modi must intervene to prevent starvation, hunger deaths,” Congress leader AK Antony told PTI.
Anthony added, “Ground situation very difficult; without government intervention, deaths due to hunger, starvation will 'outnumber' COVID-19 casualties.”
He further continued, “Economy came to a halt due to lockdown; if timely steps not taken to resume businesses, there will be total economic crisis.”
7 New Cases Reported in Kerala; 4 Recover Today
“Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Kerala today, taking the total active cases in the state to 20. Four people recovered today; 489 people have recovered so far,” Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja, reported ANI.
Additional SHO of Delhi's Shalimar Bagh Police Station Tests Positive
“Additional Station House Officer of Shalimar Bagh Police Station has tested positive for COVID-19. 7Sevenpolice personnel of the police station have been quarantined,” said Vijayanta Arya, DCP North West Delhi, reported ANI.
Mumbai: 26 Cases, 2 Deaths Reported in Dharavi Today
"Twenty-six new COVID-19 positive cases, two deaths reported in Mumbai's Dharavi today. Till now, 859 positive cases and 29 deaths have been reported. Two-hundred and twenty-two people discharged till date,” said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), ANI reported.
669 New Cases Reported in Tamil Nadu; Tally Rises to 7,204
“Six hundred sixty nine new cases of coronavirus and three deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of cases to 7,204 and death toll to 47. Number of active cases stands at 5,195 in the state,” said the Tamil Nadu Health Department, reported ANI.
Bihar: 60-Yr-Old COVID-19 Dies in Patna
“Sixty-year-old COVID-19 patient has died in Patna Medical College and Hospital, toll rises to six in Bihar,” PTI reported quoting a Health official.
153 New Cases Reported in West Bengal
“One hundred and fifty-three new COVID-19 cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,939,” the West Bengal Health Department stated, reported ANI.
COVID-19: 3 More Deaths, Including 13-Month-Old in Pune
“Three more deaths including a 13-month-old child reported in Pune today, taking the death toll due to COVID-19 to 151 in the district,” said Pune Health Department, ANI reported.
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398 Fresh Cases Reported in Gujarat in Last 24 Hrs
“In the last 24 hours, 398 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of cases stands at 8,195 now, including 2,545 cured/discharged cases and 493 deaths,” the Gujarat Health Department stated, ANI reported.