COVID-19: Cases in India at 40,263; CRPF HQ Sealed Till 4 May
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Total number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 40,263, including 28,070 active cases, 10,887 cured, and 1,306 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
After a staff serving one of the top officers of CRPF tested COVID-19 positive, CRPF Headquarters in Delhi has been sealed for sanitisation till further orders. No one will be allowed to enter the building.
In a show of solidarity, the Indian Armed Forces honoured COVID-19 warriors, with the IAF carrying out a flypast and showering petals on hospital buildings and frontline workers.
- Ministry of Railways ‘clarified’ that few special trains which are being run for migrants workers and other persons stranded at different places, are being operated on request of state governments only
- The recovery rate for the coronavirus outbreak in India currently stands at 26.65 percent
- The DGCA has issued a circular to extend the prohibition of domestic and international commercial flight operations till 17 May
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Special Trains Being Run on Requests by State Governments Only: Railway Ministry
Ministry of Railways 'clarified' that few special trains which are being run for migrants workers and other persons stranded at different places, are being operated on request of state governments only.
Train Carrying Migrant Workers Reaches Lucknow From Nashik
A 'shramik special train' carrying more than 800 migrant workers arrived at Charbagh railway station from Nashik, Maharashtra this morning.
2 New Cases in Odisha
Two new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Odisha. Total positive cases in the state stand at 159 which includes 102 active cases, 56 cured/recovered and 1 death.
Over 1,400 Deaths in US in 24 Hours
COVID-19 deaths in the United States of America (USA) climbed by 1,435 in the past 24 hours, as per Johns Hopkins University tally, AFP reported.
IAF's Flypast Over Srinagar's Dal Lake to Pay Tribute Frontline Workers
Elderly Woman Dies of COVID-19 in Chandigarh
A 82-year-old woman from Chandigarh passed away at a private hospital in Panchkula due to COVID-19, ANI quotes Dr Jasjeet Kaur, Civil Surgeon, Panchkula as saying.
Cases in India Close to 40K
Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 39,980 including 28,046 active cases, 10,633 cured/discharged/migrated and 1,301 deaths according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
31 New Cases in Rajasthan
At least 31 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan till 9 am on Sunday. Total positive cases in the state stand at 2803.31
Indian Army Band Performs Outside Panchkula Hospital
Indian Army band performs outside Government Hospital, Panchkula to express gratitude towards medical professionals fighting COVID-19.
Navy Chopper Showers Flower Petals on Goa Medical College
Navy chopper showers flower petals on Goa Medical College in Panaji to express gratitude towards medical professionals fighting COVID-19.
14 Test Positive in Kanpur
At least 14 persons including 11 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kanpur, taking the total positive cases to 232.
Over 1 Million Samples Tested as of 3 May: ICMR
A total of 10,46,450 samples have been tested as on 3 May, 9 am, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Guidelines Issued for Shramik Trains
Guidelines to operate ‘Shramik Trains’-Railways to print train tickets to specified destination as per number of passengers indicated by originating state. Local state government authority will handover tickets to passengers and collect ticket fare and handover total amount to Railways.
IAF Shower Flower Petals at Hospitals and Medical Colleges Across India
CRPF Headquarters to be Sealed
After a staff of one of the top officers of CRPF tested COVID-19 positive, CRPF Headquarters in Delhi will be sealed for sanitisation till further orders. No one will be allowed to enter the building.
5 New Cases in Karnataka
At least five new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Karnataka within 24 hours taking the total number of positive cases to 606 which includes 25 deaths and 282 discharges.
Train with 1,190 Migrant Workers Leaves for Bhubaneshwar from Bengaluru
One Shramik special train from Chikbanawara in Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar in Odisha left at 9.26 am today morning. Total of 1,190 people have boarded the train.
58 New Cases Reported in Andhra Pradesh
At least 58 new COVID19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state is now 1,583.
Cases in Haryana Rise to 421
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Haryana stands at 421 including 242 recovered/discharged and five deaths.
Chhattisgarh CM Writes to PM Modi
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has written a letter to PM Modi requesting inclusion of policemen, local bodies and officers and employees of district administration in insurance scheme under PM's Poor Welfare Package, on the lines of health workers.
Kashmiris Stranded in Amritsar Depart for J&K
At least 372 people from Kashmir who were stranded in Amritsar due to the lockdown left for Kashmir today. “Seven buses have been provided to them by the district administration and they were screened before boarding the buses,” Neeraj Kumar, SHO Ram Bagh said.
Most People from Nanded who Returned to Punjab Test Positive
At least 63 out of 130 people, who returned from Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, have tested positive for COVID-19, Vinay Bulani, Deputy Commissioner, Nawashehar, told ANI.
At least 42 others who returned from Nanded, have tested positive in Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib.
26 New Cases in Agra
At least 26 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Agra today. Total cases rise to 569.
MMRDA Begins Work on 1,000 Bed COVID Hospital
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority began constructing a 1,000-bed COVID-19 hospital at MMRDA ground in Bandra Kurla Complex.
Maharashtra Government Allows Opening of Shops in Red Zone
The Maharashtra government has allowed the opening of shops including stand-alone liquor shops in areas falling under the Red zone outside the containment zones.
Uber To Resumes Services in Green and Orange Zones on May 4
Uber will be resuming services in Green and Orange zones on Monday, 4 May.
17 New COVID Cases in Bihar
Seventeen new coronavirus cases have been reported in Bihar. The total number of positive cases in the state has exceeded 500.
Total COVID Cases in India Rise to 40,263: Health Ministry
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare -total 40,263 COVID-19 cases have been reported in India. This includes 28,070 active cases, 10887 cured and 1306 deaths.
'Delhi Ready To Re-open, Lockdown Hampering Economy,' Says Kejriwal
While announcing the new set of rules and regulations for Lockdown 3.0, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that categorising entire Delhi under red zone will hamper the economy and result in unemployment.
“We followed the guidelines issued by Centre strictly. Delhi is ready to reopen," he said.