COVID-19: Cases in Mumbai Cross 10,000; India’s Tally Near 50K
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The total number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai stood at 10,527 on Wednesday, 6 May, with the death toll touching 412, according to the state’s health department.
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 49,391 on Wednesday. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 33,514 active cases across the country, while 1,694 people have died.
In what could be a fresh flashpoint between the Centre and the West Bengal government amid the ongoing lockdown, the Home Ministry has written to the state Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha saying the state government is not allowing the movement of international cargo, which violates the orders issued under the Disaster Management Act.
- The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a relief package for farmers, MSMEs, washermen, barbers, auto and taxi drivers, among others.
- ‘What criteria are the Centre using to judge how long the lockdown will continue,’ asked Sonia Gandhi at a meeting with Congress CMs on Wednesday
- The Railways on Wednesday said that 115 ‘shramik’ special trains have been run since 1 May to transport those stranded amid the lockdown
- The Karnataka government has decided to cancel all trains that were to ferry migrant workers to their home town from Wednesday
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Odisha's COVID-19 Tally at 177
One new COVID-19 case and one death was reported in Odisha on Wednesday, taking the tally in the state to 177, including 115 active cases, 60 recovered patients and two deaths.
COVID-19: India’s Case Tally Nears 50,000, Death Toll at 1,694
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 49,391 on Wednesday. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 33,514 active cases across the country, while 1,694 people have died. As many as 14,182 patients have been cured or discharged and one has migrated.
'Doubling Rate of COVID-19 in Delhi is 11 Days': Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday that the tally in the national capital stood at 5,104, of which 206 cases were reported on Tuesday.
"Total 1,468 patients have recovered, while 17 are on ventilator. The doubling rate of COVID-19 in Delhi is 11 days now," Jain said.
'What After 17 May?': Sonia Gandhi Holds Meet With Cong CMs on COVID-19 Lockdown
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday held a meeting with the chief ministers of Congress-ruled states on the COVID-19 situation and the ongoing lockdown.
"After 17 May, what? And after 17 May, how? What criteria is the government of India using to judge how long the lockdown is to continue?" she was quoted as saying at the meeting.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there is a need to know what will happen after the third phase of the lockdown that came into effect on 4 May.
Meanwhile, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said that the concern is that people sitting in Delhi are deciding on classification of COVID-19 zones without knowing the ground reality.
Karnataka Govt Announces Relief Package for Farmers, Barbers, Drivers and Others
The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a relief package for farmers, MSMEs, handloom weavers, flower growers, washermen, barbers, auto and taxi drivers, among others.
It also announced an 11 percent excise duty hike, which is in addition of six percent announced in the budget, reported PTI.
60 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Reported in Andhra Pradesh
As many as 60 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. According to the state health department, 12 of them are from Gujarat and one from Karnataka.
The tally in the state has risen to 1,777, including 1,012 active cases, 729 discharged patients and 36 deaths.
19 New COVID-19 Cases in Karnataka; Tally Rises to 692
As many as 19 more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Karnataka from 5 pm on Tuesday to 12 pm on Wednesday, taking the tally in the state to 692, including 345 patients who have been discharged and 29 deaths, ANI reported.
Karnataka Govt Cancels Trains for Migrants After Meet With Builders
Hours after Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa met leading property developers of the state, the government has decided to cancel all trains that were to ferry migrant workers to their home town from Wednesday.
The state government has written to Indian Railways cancelling all trains scheduled from Wednesday.
This decision comes even as several migrant workers are struggling to find a train to return home.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the government's decision to raise the excise duty on petrol and diesel as "unfair", and asked for it to be withdrawn.
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The state-run liquor shops will be opened from 7 May, except in containment zones.
7 New COVID-19 Cases in Haryana; Tally Rises to 555
As many as seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Haryana on Wednesday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 555. Six people have died so far in Haryana.
115 'Shramik' Special Trains Run Since 1 May: Railways
The Railways on Wednesday said that 115 'shramik' special trains have been run since 1 May to transport those stranded across the country amid the lockdown. Twenty-two trains originated on Wednesday, and there will be 20 more by Wednesday night, it said.
‘Not Allowing Movt of International Cargo’: Centre Slams WB Govt
In what could be a fresh flashpoint between the Centre and the West Bengal government amid the ongoing lockdown, the Home Ministry has written to the state Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha saying the state government is not allowing the movement of international cargo, which violates the orders issued under the Disaster Management Act.
The "unilateral action" of the West Bengal government to stop cross-border movement of essential goods will have larger implications for the Indian government with regard to its legal binding international commitments, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla wrote.
"Large number of trucks carrying essential supplies to Bangladesh have been stranded at different border crossing points... Large number of truck drivers while returning from Bangladesh have not been allowed to cross into India," the MHA wrote to the state government.
The central ministry also said that the Bengal government is yet to send a compliance report on the supply of essential goods through the Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan and Indo-Bangla borders.
"No state or UT will stop movement of cargo for cross-border land trade under treaties with neighbouring countries," it said.
30 BSF Jawans Test Positive for COVID-19: Report
Thirty Border Security Force jawans, who were performing law and order duty in Delhi, were shifted to Jodhpur where they have tested positive for COVID-19, BSF sources cited by ANI said on Wednesday.
TVS Commences Manufacturing in India
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Cases in UP Rise to 1,831
Number of COVID-19 cases has reached 1,831 in Uttar Pradesh out of which 1,080 patients have recovered while 58 others succumbed to the infection.
Delhi Constable Found to be COVID-19 Positive After Death
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India Sends More COVID-19 Assistance to Bangladesh
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112 New Cases in West Bengal
At least 112 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported today in West Bengal, taking the total cases in the state to 1,456. Total deaths due to coronavirus in the state now at 72.
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No New COVID-19 Cases in Kerala Today
No COVID-19 positive case reported in the Kerala today. Number of total cases in the state is at 502, including 30 active cases.
20 New Cases in Karnataka
At least 20 more COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours in Karnataka. Total number of cases in the state is at 693, including 354 discharged and 29 deaths.
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“Financial aid provided by the Central Government is almost non-existent when compared to other countries. Centre should announce a package for the state Governments and the needy. If they don't do it now, when will they?” he said.
Recovered Tablighi Attendees Should Be Allowed to Go Home
All Nizamuddin Markaz/Tablighi Jamaat attendees who were kept in different quarantine facilities including positive patientjavascript:void(0)s who have now recovered should be allowed to go home, the Delhi health ministry said.
It also said that the police should take action against those who have cases against them.
Cases in Haryana Rise to 555
Total COVID-19 cases in the state are 555, it includes 289 active cases, 260 recovered, and 6 deaths.
No Cases in Noida Today
No new COVID-19 positive case reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar today. Total cases in the district are 192 so far including 83 active cases.
5 New Cases in Odisha
At least five new coronavirus positive cases reported in Odisha, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 185 including 122 active cases, 2 deaths and 61 cured/discharged.
Centre Writes to WB Govt Over 'Low Testing'
Ministry of Home Affairs Secy Ajay Bhalla has written to West Bengal Chief Secy Rajiv Sinha saying, “Response to COVID-19 in West Bengal is characterized by very low rate of testing in proportion to population and very high rate of mortality of 13.2% by far highest of any state”.
“This is reflection of poor surveillance, detection and testing in the state. There is also need to increase random testing in crowded clusters,” he further said.
He also said that lockdown violations noted in Kolkata and Howrah by specific groups in specific localities with media reports of 'Corona warriors' including police being attacked. This necessitates stricter enforcement of lockdown.
68 New Cases in Dharavi
At least one death and 68 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Dharavi today. Total positive cases in the area stands at 733 which includes 21 deaths.
2 New Cases in Ranchi
Two more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Ranchi, taking the total number of cases to 127 in Jharkhand out of which 37 patients have recovered.
771 New Cases in Tamil Nadu
At least 771 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu today taking the total number of positive cases to 4,829.
1,233 New Cases Reported in Maharashtra
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380 New Cases in Gujarat
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44 New Cases in Nagpur
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Kolkata Has 16 New Containment Zones
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22 BSF Men Test Positive in Tripura
At least 22 persons from 138th-Bn BSF Ambassa found COVID-19 positive today, including 18 male, 1 Female and 3 children.
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19 New Cases in Rajasthan
At least 159 more COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 3317, including 1485 active cases and 93 deaths.