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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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.
Solapur Cop Succumbs to Virus
ASI Tajuddin Rahiman Sheikh from Solapur’s MIDC Police Station lost his life to coronavirus. Director General of Police (DGP) and all ranks of Maharashtra Police offered their condolences to the bereaved family.
Kolkata Has 16 New Containment Zones
16 areas were added to the list of COVID-19 containment zones in Kolkata. The total number of containment zones in the city is now at 334.
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.