COVID-19: Over 52,900 Cases in India; Death Toll Stands at 1,783
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The number of coronavirus cases in India surged to 52,952 on Thursday, 7 May. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 35,902 active COVID-19 cases in the country, while 1,783 people have died. As many as 15,266 patients have been cured or discharged and one has migrated. In the last 24 hours, there have been 3,561 new cases and 89 deaths.
India is currently under the third phase of lockdown to contain the spread of the virus, with some relaxations being granted to areas falling under green and orange zones, while most restrictions continue in the red zones.
Addressing a Buddh Purnima event virtually amid the coronavirus lockdown on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people working selflessly for others in these difficult times are worthy of praise.
- Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 16,758, followed by Gujarat at 6,625
- The tally of COVID-19 cases in national capital Delhi has climbed to 5,532, with the death toll at 65
- Protests took place in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, Chennai, Trichy and other districts on Thursday against the opening of liquor shops in the state.
- The US has recorded coronavirus 2,073 deaths in 24 hours, bringing the total to 73,095, AFP reported on Thursday, citing Johns Hopkins University
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COVID-19: Over 52,000 Cases in India; Death Toll Stands at 1,783
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'People Working Selflessly in These Difficult Times Worthy of Praise': PM Modi
Addressing a Buddh Purnima event virtually amid the coronavirus lockdown on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people working selflessly for others in these difficult times are worthy of praise.
"I extend my wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Today, the situation is such that I can't participate in Buddha Purnima programs physically. It would have been my pleasure to be with you all in the celebrations, but circumstances prevailing today do not permit us," Modi said.
“During this difficult time of the coronavirus lockdown, there are several people around us who are working 24 hours to help others, to maintain law and order, to cure infected persons and to maintain cleanliness, by sacrificing their own comforts. All such people deserve appreciation and honour," he added.
He asserted that India is standing selflessly in these difficult times with those facing trouble in the country or abroad.
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Protests in Tamil Nadu Against Opening of Liquor Shops
Protests took place in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, Chennai, Trichy and other districts on Thursday against the opening of liquor shops in the state.
DMK Chief MK Stalin also held a protest against the state government's decision to allow opening of liquor shops from Thursday.
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“According to modeling data and the way our cases are increasing, it is likely that peak can come in June and July. But there are many variablesa and with time only we will know how much they are effective and the effect of extending the lockdown” he said.
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12 New Cases in Karnataka
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580 New Cases in Tamil Nadu
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118 New Cases in Punjab
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5 New Cases in Jharkhand
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31 New Cases in Haryana
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37 ITBP Personnel Test Positive in Delhi
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92 New Cases in West Bengal
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50 New Cases in Dharavi Today
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388 New Cases in Gujarat
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15 New Cases in Telangana
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