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Coronavirus News Highlights: India is witnessing a second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the country has recorded over 2.78 crore confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 3,25,972 deaths. A total of 2,54,54,320 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far. There are 21,14,508 active COVID-19 cases in the country as of date, which comprises 7.58 percent of the total caseload, the data stated. India's recovery rate now stands at 91.25 percent. Globally, more than 16.97 crore people have been infected
Lockdown in Maharashtra extended till June 15, curbs to be relaxes in staggered manner: Uddhav Thackeray
Govt targets to buy 200-250 mn vaccine doses by July-end: Report
Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar finds COVID-19 vaccines stored in normal fridge at Andheri hotel
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Italy extends entry ban for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Railways so far delivered over 21,392 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen to 15 states
Uttar Pradesh has registered 1900 COVID cases today, says CM Yogi Adityanath
UP relaxes COVID-19 curbs in districts with less than 600 active cases, allows shops to operate from 7 am to 7 pm
Delhi reports 946 new COVID-19 cases (positivity rate 1.25%), 1803 recoveries, and 78 deaths in the last 24 hours
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to address state at 8:30 pm
Oral drug to treat 'black fungus' ready for technology transfer- IIT Hyderabad Researchers
Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban for passengers arriving from 11 countries
Puducherry logs 930 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
Poor COVID-19 victims: Goa announces Rs 2 lakh compensation
Odisha logs 9,541 new COVID-19 cases, 33 fresh fatalities
UK could make COVID-19 jabs compulsory in healthcare, minister says
Kerala to issue COVID-19 vaccine certificates for those travelling abroad
Haryana extends lockdown till June 7
With highest single-day spike of 329 COVID-19 cases, Mizoram's infection tally rises to 11,988
For second consecutive day Andamans reports more COVID-19 recoveries than new cases
Data proves calling Haridwar Kumbh COVID-19 superspreader unfair: Mela security in charge
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rise to 2,78,94,800
2,54,54,320 COVID-19 patients cured, discharged so far
21,14,508 reported active cases in India
COVID-19 death toll in India rises to 3,25,972
695 new COVID-19 cases in Thane district, 52 more deaths
Tripura CM launches scheme for children orphaned by COVID-19
Chhattisgarh records 2,437 new COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths
Assam reports 5,613 new COVID-19 cases, 77 deaths
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Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra government releases new set of guidelines; announces lockdown extension till Jun 15
Maharashtra government releases a set of guidelines in the wake of lockdown extension in the state, till June 15
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2021
"All essential shops that are currently allowed to operate between 7-11 am may be allowed to operate between 7 am to 2 pm," states order pic.twitter.com/Bbd5RWoKjj
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Curbs in the state to be relaxed in a staggered manner.
"Lockdown is being extended for 15 days, shall be in place till June 15 now. Depending on the case tally of districts, certain relaxations and restrictions will be enforced." Thackeray said.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: We request central govt to take a call on class 12 exams for all the states.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: We need to ensure that even if there is a third wave of COVID-19, economy should keep moving.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Have made separate arrangements for vaccinating students wanting to go abroad.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Maharashtra has around 3,000 cases of Mucormycosis (Black Fungus).
Coronavirus in India | Vaccination centers will remain open 24/7 once state stocks up enough COVID-19 vaccines. States have taken responsibility for vaccinating people in age group of 18-44 yrs.
The govt will accelerate vaccination process once we receive vaccines. Will keep extending time for vaccination as we receive more vaccines
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Some of the Maharashtra districts are witnessing rise in the cases, especially rural parts of the state.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Daily requirement of oxygen increased to 1700 MT in second wave.
Coronavirus in India | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray: Cases of mucormycosis (black fungus) increased due to steroids.
Govt targets to buy 200-250 mn vaccine doses by July-end: Report## Coronavirus in India | Govt targets to buy 200-250 mn vaccine doses by July-end: Report
Government of India targets to procure 20-25 crore vaccine doses by July end, and 30 crore doses in August-September. Serum Institute of India (SII) will provide 10-12 crore doses of Covishield vaccine to Govt next month (June): Govt Sources#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/3aFehcr8gk
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2021