Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Today is the ninety-seventh day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. India has so far recorded 5,48,318 lakh cases, which includes 16,475 deaths. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat have reported the highest number of cases. However, the recovery rate is rising and now stands at 58.6 percent. The government is expected to announce guidelines for 'Unlock 2.0' soon.
Globally, there have been over 1.1 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 5 lakh people have died so far. Catch the LIVE updates here:
Single-day spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases takes India's tally close to 5.5 lakh
Another big single-day spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases took India's tally close to 5.5 lakh on Monday, even as the recovery rate further improved to 58.67 percent.
India's COVID-19 case tally rose to 5,48,318, while the death toll climbed to 16,475 with 380 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
This is the sixth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. The country has seen a surge of 3,57,783 infections from June 1 till date.
The number of active cases stands at 2,10,120, while 3,21,722 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data.
The gap between recoveries and active cases is 1,11,602 as of Monday, with the recovery rate now at 58.67 per cent, the ministry said.
A total of 12,010 COVID-19 patients have been cured since Sunday.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a cumulative total of 83,98,362 samples have been tested up to June 28, with 1,70,560 samples tested on Sunday.
– PTI
Unlock 2.0 Guidelines: National Directives for COVID-19 management
National Directives for COVID-19 management shall continue to be followed throughout the country, with a view to ensure social distancing.
Shops will need to maintain adequate physical distancing among customers.
MHA will monitor the effective implementation of National Directives.
Unlock 2.0 guidelines: Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the Containment Zones till 31 July, 2020
# Strict perimeter control shall be maintained and only essential activities allowed.
# These Containment Zones will be notified on the websites of the respective District Collectors and by the States/UTs
# The Union Health Ministrywill monitor the proper delineation of Containment Zones and implementation of the containment measures.
#States to decide on activities outside Containment Zones
#However, there shall be no restriction on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements.
Unlock 2.0 guidelines: All activities, except the following, shall be permitted outside containment zones:
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Metro Rail
# Cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places
# Social/ political/ sports/ entertainment/ academic/ cultural/ religious functions and other large congregations.
#Dates for opening of these will be decided separately, based on the assessment of the situation.
Salient features of the new guidelines for Unlock 2.0
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Domestic flights and passenger trains have already been allowed in a limited manner. Their operations will be further expanded in a calibrated manner.
# Night curfew timings are being further relaxed and curfew shall be in force from 10.00 pm to 5.00 am. Further, relaxations in night curfew have been given for seamless operation of industrial units in multiple shifts, movement of persons and goods on National and State Highways, loading and unloading of cargo and movement of persons to their destinations after disembarking from buses, trains and airplanes.
#Shops depending upon their area, can have more than 5 persons at a time. However, they have to maintain adequate physical distance.
# Training institutions of the Central and State Governments will be allowed to function with effect from July 15, 2020. SOP in this regard will be issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
#After extensive consultation with States and UTs, it has been decided that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till July 31, 2020.
#International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening up will take place in a calibrated manner.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | BREAKING: Home Ministry releases guidelines for Unlock 2.0
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates:
Delhi records 2,084 fresh cases of coronavirus, tally now 85,161; death toll mounts to 2,680
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE updates | BMC
:Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 76,294 with addition of 1,247 new cases; 92 deaths take toll to 4,461
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates:
India’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate COVAXIN gets DCGI approval, CNBC TV18 has reported
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE updates:
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till July 31; stipulations under Unlock 1 willcontinue to bein effect.
Intensified lockdown will continue to be in effect till July 5 in Chennai and parts of Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur and Madurai. (Reports)
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE updates | Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee:
We are requesting metro authorities to resume services as early as possible. We have asked them to resume operations for all, but they are in favour of restarting only limited services to help essential service workers.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates:
One killed, 10 injured after a bus carrying migrant workers from Gujarat to West Bengal overturns in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates:
Union Home Ministry decides to stop door-to-door screening in all areas of Delhi so that it can be undertaken in containment zones on priority basis, sources have told news agency ANI.
The Delhi Govt had earlier directed to carry out door-to-door screening of over 35 lakh houses till July 6 as per directions of the Centre.
Maharashtra government extends lockdown till July 31: Here's what is allowed, what is not
With increasing number of cases being reported from the state, Maharashtra on June 29 extended the state-wide lockdown till July 31. Earlier, on June 28, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had said that while lockdown won't be lifted, there might be easing of certain restrictions in the state.
So, what changes with the new extension of the lockdown in the state? According to an order by Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta, the state government has asked officials to enforce the necessary restrictions in their areas according to requirement.
"Concerned District Collector and Commissioners of the Municipal Corporations in the state may enforce certain measures and necessary restrictions in specified local areas on the permitted non-essential activities and movement of persons to control Covid-19," the order said.
Moreover, adopting Mumbai Police's diktat of following the 2 km-radius, the state government said today that it will restrict inter-district movement of persons within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) unless it is for essential services or office purposes.
Click here to find out what's allowed and what's not
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates:
5,257 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtratakestally to 1,69,883; death toll rises by 181 to 7,610.
Out of 181 deaths, 78 occurred in the last 48 hours and 103 from the previous period. The total number of active cases in the state is73,298.
Gilead prices COVID-19 drug candidate remdesivir at $2,340 per patient
Gilead Sciences Inc has priced its COVID-19 drug candidate remdesivir at $2,340 for a five-day treatment in the United States and some other developed countries,as it set the price for a single vial at $390.
The price for US private insurance companies will be $520 per vial, the drugmaker said, which equates to $3,120 per patient for a treatment course using 6 vials of remdesivir.
This is below the $5,080 per course recommendation by US drug pricing research group, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, last week.
Gilead has entered into an agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with the agency and states set to manage allocation to hospitals until the end of September.
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Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE updates:
Tamil Nadu reports 3,949 new COVID-19 positive cases and 62 deaths today. Total number of cases stands at 86,224 including 47,749 discharges, 37,331 active cases and 1141 deaths. (ANI)
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates:
NHRC sends report to Delhi govt after its team's visit to COVID-only LNJP Hospital, makes slew of recommendations (PTI)
COVID-19 impact | Here's how much FY21 GDP of states could contract
The COVID-19-induced lockdown could lead to gross state domestic product (GSDP) or GDP of states shrinking up to 14.3 percent in FY21, according to rating firm India Ratings and Research.
States like Assam, Goa, Gujarat and Sikkim could face double-digit contraction in FY21 GDP, the rating agency said in a report on June 29.
"We expect the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of all states in India to contract in FY21. The contraction will be in the range of 1.4 percent-14.3 percent,” IndRa said in the report.
The top five major states where the impact of lockdown was the most pronounced are Karnataka, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha.
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Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh LIVE updates:
The total number of positive cases in Himachal Pradesh stands at 919, including 363 active cases, 536 recoveries and 7 deaths
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE updates:
Our committee did not recommend lockdown… lockdown alone is not the solution to COVID-19 and we cannot be under lockdown forever: WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan after attending meeting of state-constituted expert committee chaired by Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE updates:
Uttar Pradesh's COVID-19 toll rises to 672 after 12 more fatalities, total number of cases climbs to 22,828 as 685 more people test positive for the disease. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Haryana LIVE updates | Health Minister Anil Vij:
Haryana to start plasma therapy in all its medical colleges after appoval from ICMR.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE updates: Lockdown extended till July 31
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Australia sees biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in two months
Australia's second most populous state Victoria, has said it is considering re-imposing social distancing restrictions after the country reported its biggest one-day rise in new COVID-19 cases in more than two months. Propelled by Victoria state reporting 75 cases, Australia recorded 85 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, its biggest daily outbreak since April 11.
The country has fared better than many countries in the pandemic, with around 7,800 cases and 104 deaths, but the recent surge has stoked fears of a second wave after several weeks of fewer than 20 new cases a day. (Input from Reuters)
Coronavirus in Bihar LIVE updates | Health Department:
282 more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total confirmed cases in the state to 9,506.
Coronavirus News LIVE updates | Confirmed cases in ASEAN countries
> Brunei: 141 cases (includes recoveries and deaths)
> Cambodia: 130 cases
> Indonesia: 54,010 cases
> Laos: 19 cases
> Malaysia: 8,634 cases
> Myanmar: 299 cases
> Philippines: 35,455 cases
> Singapore: 43,459 cases
> Thailand: 3,162 cases
> Vietnam: 355 cases
(Source: Reuters tracker, as of 3.10 pm IST on June 29)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls; monthly quota fixed at 50 lakh units
Partially relaxing export norms, the government has permitted shipments of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) medical coveralls for COVID-19 with a monthly export quota of 50 lakh units.
The product was banned for export earlier, but it has now been moved to the restricted category.
Coronavirus LIVE updates |
The global recovery rate from the novel coronavirus outbreak now stands at 50.5 percent, according to Reuters’ tracker. About 44.6 percent cases remain active. Global mortality rate due to COVID-19 stands at 4.9 percent.
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh LIVE updates | BJP MLA from Rewa tests positive for COVID-19
A BJP MLA from Rewa in MadhyaPradesh test positive for novel coronavirus on Monday, district chief medical health officer RS Pandey said. Three legislators, two from the BJP and one from the Congress, have been detected with the infection this month.
The swab sample of the MLA was collected on Sunday and contract tracing had begun as per protocol, Pandey informed. The MLA had earlier said he was going into self-isolation after a fellow legislator from Mandsaur tested positive for the virus on June 20.
The two MLAs had come in contact during the Rajya Sabha polls in the state on June 19. (Input from PTI)
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE updates | 2 km rule: Mumbai Police to take strict action against violators of COVID-19 lockdown guidelines
As Mumbai Police has observed that people are violating the norms of personal safety and social distancing amid the growing COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra’s capital, it has appealed to people to follow lockdown guidelines.
The Maharashtra government has relaxed many restrictions under ‘Mission Begin Again’ which was implemented earlier in June.
Click here to read thelist of dos and don’ts issued by Mumbai Police
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE updates:
People who are placed under institutional quarantine in the state are given Rs 2,000 on completion of their quarantine term. A person quarantined in Jajpur says, "State govt has given all facilities here. Rs 2,000 was credited in my account after I stayed here for 10 days." (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Thailand to re-open bars and allow in some foreign travellers
Thailand will allow pubs and bars to re-open on July 1 and plans to let in some foreign travellers after recording five weeks without any community transmission of the coronavirus, Reuters has reported.
Foreigners with work permits, residency and families in Thailand will also be able to enter the country, but will be subject to 14-day quarantine.
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh LIVE updates | Nodal officer:
793 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Total confirmed cases have risen to 13,891, including 7,479 active cases, 6,232 recoveries and 180 deaths.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Trajectory of COVID-19 cases in five worst-hit countries
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Coronavirus News LIVE updates | Confirmed cases in SAARC countries
> India: 5,48,318 confirmed cases (includes recoveries and deaths)
> Afghanistan: 30,616 cases
> Bangladesh: 1,37,787 cases
> Bhutan: 76 cases
> Maldives: 2,305 cases
> Nepal: 12,772 cases
> Pakistan: 2,02,955 cases
> Sri Lanka: 2,036 cases
(Source: MoHFW India, news reports and Reuters tracker, as of 1.35 pm IST on June 29)
Coronavirus in Bengaluru LIVE updates | Bengaluru now constitutes 25.9 percent of total cases in Karnataka: Minister
Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar today said Bengaluru now constitutes 25.9 percent of total cases in the state and the government was taking all measures to ensure that every COVID-19 patient gets the best treatment.
The Minister also said the state's recovery rate stood at 57 percent, while the mortality rate remains low at 1.5 percent compared with the national rate of 3 percent. (Input from PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | EU to prepare list of COVID-safe nations by tomorrow: Spain
The European Union (EU) will have a list of COVID-19-safe countries for travel purposes ready by tomorrow, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya has said.
EU officials are preparing a list of 15 countries that are safe for open borders based on epidemiological criteria, she told local radio Cadena SER, as the coronavirus pandemic wanes on most of the continent. (Input from Reuters)
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE updates | 2 km rule: Mumbai Police to take strict action against violators of COVID-19 lockdown guidelines
As Mumbai Police has observed that people are violating the norms of personal safety and social distancing amid the growing COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra’s capital, it has appealed to people to follow lockdown guidelines. Visit to markets, salons, barber shops, etc. shall be restricted to those within a radius of two kilometres from the residence only.
Coronavirus in Pakistan LIVE updates |
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pakistan have risen to 2,06,512, according to Dawn. This figure includes patients who have recovered (95,407) and the death toll in the country which stands at 4,167.
While Punjab province has reported 74,778 cases so far, Sindh has reported 80,446 cases.
Coronavirus in Puducherry LIVE updates | Puducherry reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, overall tally rises to 690
Puducherry has reported 42 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally in the union territory to 690.
Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar told reporters here the total active cases were 417 while 262 patients were treated and discharged so far.
He said currently there were 163 containment zones in Puducherry after 95 were lifted from the list. (Input from PTI)
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates | Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal:
Dr Aseem Gupta, a senior doctor of LNJP Hospital passed away yesterday due to COVID-19. We salute his spirit and sacrifice. His family will be given compensation amount of Rs 1 crore by our government.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE updates |
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that Delhi government will be creating a plasma bank for plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients. Kejriwal has also urged those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma.
Coronavirus in Rajasthan LIVE updates | Health Department:
121 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths were reported today till 10.30 am. Total confirmed cases have risen to 17,392, including 402 deaths and 13,618 recoveries.
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Countries with the highest confirmed cases
> United States: 25,60,357 confirmed cases (includes recoveries and deaths)
> Brazil: 13,44,143 cases
> Russia: 6,34,437 cases
> India: 5,48,318 cases
> United Kingdom: 3,11,151 cases
> Peru: 2,79,419 cases
> Chile: 2,71,982 cases
> Spain: 2,66,624 cases
> Italy: 2,40,310 cases
> Iran: 2,22,669 cases
(Sources: MoHFW India and Reuters tracker, as of 11.25 am IST on June 29)
Coronavirus in Telangana LIVE updates | JUST IN:
Telangana’s state Home Minister has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE updates | Health Department:
245 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total confirmed cases to 6,859. This includes 4,743 recoveries, 2,086 active case and 21 deaths.
Coronavirus in Nagaland LIVE updates | Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom:
19 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state today, taking the total confirmed cases to 434. This includes including 270 active cases and 164 recoveries. There have been no deaths.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | Border Security Force:
21 BSF personnel tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 18 personnel recovered. There are 305 active cases in the force right now, with 655 personnel having recovered till date. (Input from ANI)
