COVID-19 Cases in Delhi Cross 5,000; Maharashtra Tally Over 15,000
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The number of coronavirus cases in Delhi crossed the 5,000 mark on Tuesday, 5 May, while Maharashtra’s case tally crossed 15,000 according to figures released by the health departments of the respective states.
Total positive cases in Delhi stood at 5,104 of which 206 cases were reported today. At least 841 new cases and 34 deaths reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of cases to 15,525.
Meanwhile, Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao announced that the lockdown in the state has been extended till 29 May, becoming the first state to extend the lockdown beyond 17 May.
According to the Union Health Ministry, the number of coronavirus cases in India surged to 46,711 on Tuesday with the death toll standing at 1,583.
- Three Navy ships set sail on Tuesday to bring back Indian citizens stranded in the Maldives and UAE
- Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry COVID-19 said that the sudden spike in the number of cases was due to delay by states in reporting numbers
- 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi, sources were quoted by ANI as saying on Tuesday
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Three Ships Sent to Evacuate Indians in Maldives and UAE
Three ships have been sent to evacuate Indians stranded in Maldives and UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the defence spokesperson said on Tuesday, reported PTI. The ships will be returning to Kochi.
COVID-19: India’s Case Tally Surges to 46,433; Death Toll at 1,568
The number of coronavirus cases in India surged to 46,433 on Tuesday. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 32,138 active cases across the country, while 1,568 people have died. As many as 12,726 patients have been cured or discharged and one has migrated.
As many as 3,900 cases and 195 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, in what is the biggest spike till now.
38 More COVID-19 Cases Take Rajasthan's Tally to 3,099
As many as 38 more COVID-19 cases and five deaths were reported in Rajasthan on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,099, including 1,577 active cases and 82 deaths.
'Important to Revive Demand': Abhijit Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi on COVID-19
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee said on Tuesday that it is important to revive demand, and that "nothing bad will happen if we give the bottom 60 percent with more money".
He made the remarks in a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
"We should try to be optimistic about overall economic revival in India post-lockdown... We should take a cue from US by pumping in more money in the hands of people to revive demand... Spending is the easiest way to revive economy, it will have a stimulus effect," Banerjee was quoted by PTI as telling Gandhi.
Meanwhile, the Congress leader said that states should be given options and should be allowed to decide themselves on the lockdown.
Banerjee, on the other hand said, "We need to be aware of the disease's path before taking a decision on lifting the lockdown."
GoM Meeting Held on COVID-19 at Health Ministry, CDS Rawat Present
A Group of Ministers (GoM) held a meeting on COVID-19 at the Health Ministry on Tuesday. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, was also present.
67 New COVID-19 Cases Take Andhra Pradesh's Tally to 1,717
As many as 67 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,717. The death toll in the state stands at 34.
Alchohol Shops Won't be Opening in Greater Chennai City
State-run TASMAC alcohol shops will not be opening in the Greater Chennai City police limits on 7 May, the Tamil Nadu government has said. The opening date will be announced later, ANI reported.
JEE Main 2020 Exam to be Held From 18-23 July
Union Human Resource Development Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal on Tuesday said that JEE Main 2020 exam will be held on 18, 20, 21, 22 and 23 July and that JEE Advanced will be held in August.
8 New COVID-19 Cases in Karnataka; Tally Rises to 659
As many as eight new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Karnataka between 5 pm on Monday and 12 pm on Tuesday. The tally in the state stands at 659, including 324 discharged patients and 28 deaths.
Senior Employees to Go on Leave Without Pay for Up to 4 Days a Month in May, June: Vistara
With the COVID-19 lockdown crippling the aviation sector severely, the CEO of Vistara has said that senior employees will go on leave without pay for up to four days per month in May and June, reported PTI.
'India Has Been Able to Keep Itself From Slipping Into Community Transmission': Health Minister
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told PTI on Tuesday that India has been able to keep itself from slipping into community transmission of COVID-19.
"We must weigh every decision and predict consequences to ensure there is no spike in cases," he added on the relaxations during lockdown.
64 Flights, 14,800 People: Return Plan for Indian Nationals Abroad
India will be operating as many as 64 flights over seven days to evacuate thousands stranded abroad, according to a flight plan shared by the Ministry of External Affairs.
As per the 'Flight Plan for Return of Indian Nationals Stranded Abroad', dated 4 May, as many as 14,800 passengers will be brought back over the course of seven days to different cities across the country. Each flight will have approximately 200-300 passengers.
Among the countries from where Indian nationals will be brought back include UAE, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, USA, Singapore, Bangladesh, Qatar, Kuwait, among others.
Shastri Bhavan in Delhi Partially Sealed After Law Ministry Official Tests Positive
A floor of the Shastri Bhavan, a government building that houses several ministries, was on Tuesday partially sealed after a law ministry official tested positive for coronavirus, reported PTI.
This is the second incident in the Lutyens' zone of the sealing of the government office. The NITI Aayog building was sealed last month.
Sonia Gandhi to Hold Meeting With CMs of Congress-Ruled States Tomorrow
Congress President Sonia Gandhi will be holding a meeting via video conferencing with the chief ministers of Congress-ruled states on Wednesday, over the situation arising out of the coronavirus outbreak.
66 New COVID-19 Cases in Rajasthan; Tally Rises to 3,127
As many as 66 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths were reported in Rajasthan on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,127 with 82 deaths and 1,581 active cases.
24 Test Positive for COVID-19 in Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi
Twenty four people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi, and the results of more patients in the hospital are awaited, army sources were quoted by ANI as saying on Tuesday.
Pune's Death Toll Rises to 118
With 3 new deaths including an 11-year-old child reported in Pune district today., the total active cases of COVID-19 stands at 2,132. The death toll rises to 118.
First Shramik Train from Punjab Leaves for Jharkhand
First Shramik Express train carrying 1,200 stranded migrant workers leaves for Daltonganj in Jharkhand from Jalandhar railway station in Punjab.
64 Flights to be Operated in the First Week To Bring Back Stranded Indians Abroad
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that 64 flights will be operated in the first week to bring stranded Indians from different countries from 7-13 May.
“The 64 flights include-UAE- 10 flights, Qatar- 2, Saudi Arabia- 5, UK- 7, Singapore- 5, United States-7, Philippines- 5, Bangladesh- 7, Bahrain - 2, Malaysia-7, Kuwait-5, and Oman-2,” he said.
“The rates fixed for the journey will be Rs 50,000 for London-Mumbai, similarly for London to Ahmedabad, London to Bengaluru and London to Delhi. For Chicago-Delhi-Hyderabad the rough cost will be about Rs 1 lakh,” he added.
Spike in Numbers Due to Delay by States in Reporting Numbers: Govt
Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry COVID-19 said that the sudden spike in the number of cases was due to delay by states in reporting numbers.
“We persuaded certain states as we were not receiving reports of cases/deaths on time from them, after which the cases have been reported and we have seen spike in death cases today,” he said.
98 Personnel Of Three Services Tested Positive: Army
A total of 98 personnel of the three services including serving, retired and dependent family members are admitted in hospitals after being tested positive, Col Aman Anand, Army Spokesperson was quoted by ANI as saying.
At least 42 defence personnel and their dependents have already been discharged after treatment, he said.
85 New Cases in Bengal
At least 85 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today taking total positive cases in the state to 1,344, Alapan Bandyopadhyay, Home Secretary, West Bengal was quoted by ANI as saying.
At least seven deaths have been reported today taking the number of deaths to 68. Total active cases stand at 940..
67 Shramik Special Trains Run Till Now: Railway Ministry
Till now, 67 Shramik Special Train have been run by various Zonal Railways, the Railway Ministry said in a statement.
“Till 4 May, we had run 55 trains. Today, trains have been operated from Bengaluru, Surat, Sabarmati, Jalandhar, Kota, Ernakulam etc. 21 more such trains may leave today,” the ministry said.
13 New Cases in Noida
At least 13 new patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Gautam Budh Nagar today, taking the total number of positive cases to 192.
3 New Cases in Kerala
At least three new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Kerala today from Wayanad district. Total cases in the state are at 502 including 37 active cases.
22 New Cases in Karnataka
At least 22 more COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka in the past 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the state is now at 673, including 331 discharges and 29 deaths.
99 New Cases Reported in Pune Today
At least 99 new COVID-19 cases have been reported today, taking total positive cases in the district to 2,202, Deepak Mhaisekar, Divisional Commissioner of Pune said.
219 New Cases in Punjab
At least 219 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Punjab today, taking total number of cases to 1,451 out of which 1,293 cases are active. At least 25 patients have lost their lives due to the infection.
Indians Returning From Abroad Must be Tested: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, in his daily press briefing on Tuesday, said, “Centre has informed that they are bringing back Indians from other countries without conducting COVID-19 test. This will increase threat of spread. Testing has to be conducted and I have taken this matter up with the centre.”
Telangana Govt Orders School Students To Be Promoted to Next Class
In wake of COVID-19 outbreak, Telangana government issued an order to Commissioner of School Education,to promote all students of Classes I to X studying in Government, aidedjavascript:void(0) and private unaided schools during the Academic Year, 2019-20, to next higher Classes in Academic year, 2020-21.
2 Active Cases in Himachal
Number of active COVID-19 cases stands at two in Himachal Pradesh. One death has been reported in the state till now. Total 34 people have been cured/discharged..
Visas Granted to Foreigners to Remain Suspended
All existing visas granted to foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by the Government of India, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
Right of Multiple entry long term Visa facility for visiting India for any purpose, granted to OCI Cardholders, to remain in abeyance till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by Government of India.
4 New Cases in Jharkhand
Four new COVID-19 positive cases recorded in Jharkhand today from Hindpiri area of Ranchi. There are 119 total positive cases in the state.
193 Stranded Pakistanis Repatriated via Attari-Wagah Border
193 stranded Pakistanis were repatriated via Attari-Wagah border.
“Pakistan High Commission is pleased to see them return home safely and reunite with their families and friends,” the Pak High Commission said.
13 New Cases in Chandigarh
At least 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Chandigarh today. Total number of cases rise to 115.
Sealed Floors of BSF Headquarters to Be Opened Tomorrow
Two floor of BSF headquarters closed for sanitization after a staff member tested COVID-19 positive, will be opened from tomorrow. Total cases in BSF is 69.
Preparations for 'Vande Bharat' Misson Commence
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that preparations are underway to bring brack strandeed Indians from abroad.
“Commenced preparations for Vande Bharat Mission. Planning underway for stranded Indian nationals to return home starting 7th May. Urge them to keep in regular touch with their Embassies,” he said.
Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner to Self Quarantine for 14 Days
Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra has decided to get home quarantined for 14 days after he came in contact of positive patients.
For two weeks Mukesh Kumar Vice Chairman and CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board will be the incharge Municipal Commissioner of AMC, Gujarat CMO said.
Sea Operation to Bring Back Stranded Indian Nationals Abroad Launched
The Indian Navy launched Operation 'Samudra Setu'- meaning 'Sea Bridge', as a part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas. Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are presently enroute port of Malè, Maldives to commence evacuation operations from 8 May as part of the first phase.
Evacuated personnel will be disembarked at Kochi, Kerala and entrusted to care of State authorities.
15 New Cases in J&K
At least 15 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today - one from Jammu division and 14 from Kashmir division. Total positive cases in the Union Territory stand at 741, including 413 active cases.
31 New Cases in Haryana
At least 31 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Haryana today taking the total number of positive cases to 548.
350 Recovered Patients Discharged in Mumbai
At least 350 COVID-19 patients have been recovered and discharged today, of which 165 patients are from Mumbai. This is the highest discharge number in a single day in Maharashtra. Total number of discharged patients in the state is 2465 till today.
Over 3 Lakh People From Gulf Countries Register to Brought Back: ANI
More than 3 lakh people have registered in Gulf countries alone, but the government will only be bringing people who have registered under compelling cases.
“Our missions are on ground, they will determine the ground of compelling reasons<’ ANI quoted sources as saying.
Ground for compelling reasons are- facing deportation, migrant labourers who are laid off, short-term visa holders, medical emergencies, pregnant women/elderly, death of near ones, tourists and students if there hostels are closed, etc.
508 New Cases in Tamil Nadu
At least 508 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today; taking the total number of positive cases to 4,058.
33 New Cases in Dharavi
At least 33 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dharavi today. Total positive cases in the area stand at 665 which includes 196 discharges.
441 Cases in Gujarat in 24 Hours
In last 24 hours, 49 deaths and 441 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Gujarat. 39 deaths and 349 new cases are from Ahmedabad. Total positive cases stand at 6,245 and death toll is at 368.
118 New Cases in UP
At Least 118 new patients have been confirmed as COVID-19 positive in UP since last evening taking the total number of positive cases to 2,880. Out of the total cases, 987 patients have been discharged while 56 others lost their lives.
635 New Cases in Mumbai
At least 635 new COVID-19 positive cases and 26 deaths recorded in Mumbai today, taking the total number of positive cases to 9758 and the death toll to 387.
107 New Cases in MP
At least 107 more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh taking the total number of cases in the state to 3,049. Death toll stands at 176.
Cases in Maharashtra Cross 15,000
At least 841 new COVID-19 positive cases and 34 deaths reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of cases to 15,525.
Cases in Delhi Cross 5,000
Number of COVID-19 positive cases in Delhi crosses 5,000 mark; total positive cases stands at 5,104 of which 206 cases have been reported today. Death toll stands at 64.
Case Registered against 5 in Delhi for Hiding Attendance to Tablighi Jamaat Event
A case was filed against five persons who had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, for not reporting voluntarily. They were sent to quarantine after contact tracing which they have completed. They were arrested yesterday and will be produced before court.
Haryana to Open Liquor Shops from Tomorrow
Government of Haryana has decided to open retail liquor vends from tomorrow, except areas demarcated from time to time as 'Containment Zones'. Operational hours of retail liquor vends shall be observed from 7 am to 7 pm, in both urban and rural areas.
PM Modi Chairs Meet of Vaccine Task Force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the task force on Coronavirus vaccine and took a detailed review of the current status of India’s efforts in vaccine development, drug discovery, diagnosis and testing.
BMC Orders Shutting of Non Essential Shops in Mumbai
BMC orders non-essential shops in Mumbai to shut. Only essential item stores like grocery shops and medical stores/chemist shops will be allowed to be open.
97 New Cases in Rajasthan
At least 97 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases rise to 3,158 with death toll at 89. 1.120 people have been cured/discharged till now.
Lockdown in Telangana Extended till 29 May
Lockdown in Telangana extended till 29 May announces Telangana CM.
“Public should complete purchase of essential items by 6 pm and they should reach their residences. There will be curfew in the state from 7 pm. If anyone is found outside, police will initiate action,” Rao said whil ebriefing the media