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.
- Maharashtra on Tuesday had reported 4,878 new coronavirus cases and 245 fatalities, taking its tally to 1,74,761 and the death toll to 7,855
- In Tamil Nadu and Delhi, 3,943 and 2,199 new infections were recorded respectively
- PM Modi, while addressing the nation on Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 cases, warned against negligence in personal and social behaviour
- The guidelines for Unlock 2, issued by the Centre, are to be implemented from Wednesday
- Donald Trump on Tuesday tweeted saying he has become “more and more angry at China” as the pandemic spreads “its ugly face across the world”
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Kerala Govt Announces 25% Hike in Fares of State-Run & Private Buses
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.
Parents of NEET Candidates in Middle East Countries File Plea in SC
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.