The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 18,653 to 5,85,493 on Wednesday, 1 July, while the death toll increased by 507 to 17,400. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 2,20,114 active cases across the country, while 3,47,978 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the coronavirus situation has been improving in the national capital in the last few days, but warned against complacency.
“It was predicted that by 30 June, Delhi would have 1 lakh cases, out of which 60,000 would be active cases. But today, we only have 26,000 active cases. This is the result of everyone’s hard work. We have been able to control the situation,” he was quoted as saying.
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The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 18,653 to 5,85,493 on Wednesday, while the death toll increased by 507 to 17,400. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 2,20,114 active cases across the country, while 3,47,978 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Odisha has reported 251 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 7,316, reported ANI.
The Mizoram government has allowed marriage ceremonies, funerals and other social events with maximum attendance of 50 people as part of new relaxations for partial lockdown in the state from 1 to 31 July, reported PTI.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the situation has been improving in the national capital in the last few days, but warned against complacency.
"We've increased the number of tests. There is a good indication. Earlier around 31 out of 100 people whose samples were collected tested positive for coronavirus. Today, 13 out of 100 people are testing positive," he added.
Section 144 will remain in force in Mumbai till 15 July (unless withdrawn earlier), restricting the presence or movement of one or more people in public places or gathering of any sort, including at religious places, subject to certain conditions, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
The order has been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Pranaya Ashok.
"We have decided to set up a Plasma Bank in Guwahati in next 4-5 days. We have already installed a plasma separator in Gauhati Medical College. I think by next week we will be able to start Plasma treatment," says Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Health Minister as per ANI.
Parents of NEET candidates in Middle East countries have filed a plea in Supreme Court, seeking direction from government to set up examination centres in Middle East countries or postpone examination in view of COVID-19, ANI reports.
Kerala High Court earlier rejected a plea to the same effect.
Kerala government announces 25% hike in fares of state-run and private buses as an interim measure to help public transport system tide over COVID-19 crisis, as per ANI.
The minimum charge would remain Rs 8, but fare would be calculated for first 2.5 km instead of 5 km, says Transport Minister A K Saseendran.
Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting on COVID-19 situation in his office, ANI reports. Health Minister Dr Harshavardhan, the Cabinet Secretary and other top officials are attending the meeting.
Mumbai police on Wednesday issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the city, restricting movement of people in public places, and said the measure was taken to check rising COVID-19 cases, reported PTI.