Narendra Modi Today on Coronavirus Updates: Information on 'new and improved' lockdown 4.0 will be given before 18 May, says PM

Narendra Modi Today on Coronavirus Updates: Information on 'new and improved' lockdown 4.0 will be given before 18 May, says PM

Narendra Modi Today on Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that based on the suggestions by states, information about the extension of coronavirus lockdown will be given before 18 May. We will fight Corona and we will move forward, he added.

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Narendra Modi Today on Coronavirus Updates: Information on 'new and improved' lockdown 4.0 will be given before 18 May, says PM
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Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

65 cancer patients brought to Assam from Mumbai

Assam government said that 65 cancer patients and some attendants were brought back to the state from Mumbai.

11:52 PM (IST)

Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job

Even as US president Donald Trump urges getting people back to work and reopening the economy, an Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job.

Recent figures show a surge of infections in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants. There’s been a spike of new cases among construction workers in Austin, Texas, where that sector recently returned to work. Even the White House has proven vulnerable, with positive coronavirus tests for one of Trump’s valets and for Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary.

The developments underscore the high stakes for communities nationwide as they gradually loosen restrictions on business.

(AP)

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Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra Police ASI succumbs to COVID-19 infection

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Coronavirus in US Latest Updates

Fauci warns of serious consequences if US reopens too soon

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that “the consequences could be really serious” if cities and states reopen the US economy too quickly with the coronavirus still spreading.

More COVID-19 infections are inevitable as people again start gathering, but how prepared communities are to stamp out those sparks will determine how bad the rebound is, Fauci told the Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee.

“There is no doubt, even under the best of circumstances, when you pull back on mitigation you will see some cases appear,” Fauci said.

(AP)

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Coronavirus in Pakistan Latest Updates

36,000 refugee families in Pakistan to receive Rs 12,000 emergency cash each

About 36,000 Afghan refugee families in Pakistan will receive an emergency cash assistance of Rs 12,000 each to meet their urgent needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Over the past weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees in collaboration with partners have carried out vulnerability assessments to identify the most needy refugee families, according to an official statement.

(PTI)

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Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

27 CISF jawans test positive today

Twenty-seven CISF jawans in Delhi tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, India Today reported.

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Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

112 new COVID-19 cases reported in UP today

112 new coronavirus cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the state’s tally to 3,664.

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Coronavirus in China Latest Updates

Wuhan to test city’s entire 11 million population for COVID-19

Wuhan, the Chinese city where the deadly novel coronavirus emerged in December last year, has decided to test the city’s entire 11 million population after new cases were reported for the first time in weeks, sparking fears of the second wave of the virus attack.

The city has prepared a 10-day plan to test all its residents after six new coronavirus cases were reported in a residential community, official media reported on Tuesday.

Hubei province and its capital Wuhan on 8 April lifted a prolonged lockdown clamped on 23 January as the disease spread through the region like wildfire.

(PTI)

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Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Special AI flight from Dubai lands in Mangaluru

Air India’s special flight to Mangaluru from Dubai, landed at Mangalore International airport on Tuesday. The flight carried 176 Indian nationals, under the Centre’s repatriation exercise.

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Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

51 new COVID-19 cases reported in Telangana today

51 new coronavirus cases were reported in Telangana on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,326 including 472 active cases, 822 cured/discharged and 32 deaths till date.

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Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Special train leaves from Delhi for Bengaluru

A special train left from Delhi for Karnataka’s Bengaluru on Tuesday. Railways has resumed services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains from Tuesday.

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Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Himachal today

Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 66 including 25 active cases, 35 recovered and two deaths.

10:30 PM (IST)

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

ICMR to conduct survey to know extent of infection

“The Indian Council of Medical Research in collaboration with other key stakeholders is conducting a population-based “sero survey to estimate the prevalence of coronavirus infection among the Indian population. The survey would be conducted in 69 districts of 21 states and Union Territories, the apex health research body said in a statement,” News18 reported.

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Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

Bhupesh Baghel says financial package should have been announced earlier

“Financial package should have been announced earlier. It is not clear what is in the package for laborers, farmers, traders, and MSMEs. Tomorrow Finance Minister will clarify it then only it will be clear which sector is getting what,” said Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel

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Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam CM says Modi given foundation to historic, grand change in form of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

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Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Amit Shah lauds Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ policy

Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch for ‘vocal for local’.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

138 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan health department said that 138 coronavirus cases and four deaths were reported in the state on Tuesday, as of 9 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 4,126, including 1,555 active cases, and 117 deaths.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 90,000 tickets generated so far, says Railways

By today evening, 90331 tickets (PNRs) had been generated and reservations were issued to 1,69,039 passengers for all the 30 trains: Railways official

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Madhya Pradesh reports 201 new COVID-19 cases

201 more coronavirus cases and four deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, the state health department said. The total number of cases in the state is at 3,986, including 1,901 active cases, 1,860 recovered, and 225 deaths.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Another Delhi area de-contained today

Areas in and around C-105, Hari Nagar in Delhi have been de-contained on Tuesday. A total of 20 areas in the National Capital have been de-contained so far. No new addition in the containment zones.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

1,026 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths reported in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 1,026 more coronavirus cases and 53 deaths were reported in the state on Tuesday. The total number of cases in the state is now at 24,427, including 921 deaths.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Indian company enters licensing agreement with Gilead for Remdesivir

An Indian company, Jubilant Life Sciences Limited, issued a statement saying that it had entered into a “non-exclusive” licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc that will “grant Jubilant the right to register, manufacture, and sell Gilead’s investigational drug, remdesivir, a potential therapy for COVID-19 in 127 cases, including India.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Info on lockdown 4 to be given before 18 May, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that based on the suggestions by states, information about the extension of coronavirus lockdown will be given before 18 May. We will fight Corona and we will move forward, he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says Rs 20 lakh crore package important for ‘self-reliant’ India

“I announce a special economic package today. This will play an important role in the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. The announcements made by the govt over COVID, decisions of RBI & today’s package totals to Rs 20 Lakh Crores. This is 10% of India’s GDP”: PM Narendra Modi

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

‘Indians must be vocal for local’, says PM

Narendra Modi made a pitch for supporting local businesses.

He said, “Time has taught us that we must make ’local’ the mantra of our lives. Global brands that are there today were once local too but when people there started supporting them they became global. That is why from today, every Indian must become vocal for our local.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

States’ suggestions on COVID-19 lockdown incorporated, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on the coronavirus situation on Tuesday, said, “Scientists say that coronavirus will be a part of our lives for a very long time. But we can’t let our lives remain confined around coronavirus. We will wear masks and maintain social distancing but we will not let it affect us. So lockdown 4 will be in a new form with new rules

“Based on the suggestions by states, information related to lockdown 4 will be given to you before 18 May. We will fight coronavirus and we will move forward.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

4th phase of COVID-19 lockdown will be completely new, says PM

We must not restrict our lives only around coronavirus, Modi said in his speech on Tuesday, and added that the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown in India will be completely different from the earlier three phases of the lockdown.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Economic package equals 10% of India’s GDP, says Modi

“I announce a special economic package today. This will play an important role in the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. The announcements made by the govt over COVID, decisions of RBI and today’s package totals to Rs 20 Lakh Crores. This is 10% of India’s GDP,” Modi said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi announces economic package for farmers, middle class families

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore package for land, labour, liquidity, law areas

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi announces special economic package for ‘self-reliant’ India

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

India stands on 5 pillars, says Modi

Narendra Modi said that India runs on five pillars: “Economy, infrastructure, system, vibrant demography, demand”.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

India doesn’t advocate self-centered system, says Modi

“When India speaks of self-reliance, it does not advocate for a self-centered system. In India’s self-reliance there is a concern for the whole world’s happiness, cooperation and peace,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

COVID-19 crisis is unimaginable for mankind, says PM

We had never seen or heard about such a crisis ever before. This is definitely unimaginable for mankind. This was unprecedented. But humanity will not accept defeat from this virus. We have to not only protect ourselves but also move forward: PM Narendra Modi #COVID19

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi says India needs to become self-reliant post-COVID-19

Saying that India has been an example for progress in the last century, Modi said that the country needs to become self-reliant in the world after the coronavirus pandemic.

“When the crisis started then not even a single PPE kit was manufactured in India, only a few N95 masks were available. Today two lakh PPE kits and 2 lakh N95 masks are manufactured in India daily,” he added.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

World is in state of war against COVID-19, says Modi

Prime minister Narendra Modi started speaking on COVID-19 situation, and said the world has been battling the pandemic for over four months now. Over 3 lakh people have succumbed to the infection, he says, condoling the deaths.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Narendra Modi starts speaking on COVID-19 situation

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

German stranded in India departs for Amsterdam

“German national who was stranded in the transit area of the Delhi International Airport since March 18 departed early Tuesday morning to Amsterdam on a repatriation flight of the KLM Airlines, officials said. The German, who has a criminal record in his home country, was heading from Hanoi to Istanbul via Delhi on March 18,” News18 reported.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Centre says doubling time improves to 12.2 days

Health minister Harsh Vardhan said that the doubling time of coronavirus cases in India has improved to 12.2 days from 10.9 days, He also added that there is a need for “enhanced surveillance and contact-tracing in view of migrants and expats returning home.”

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

‘Return with an empty basket every time’, says Mamata on meet with PM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the lack of a plan against COVID-19.

“There are expectations during meetings with prime minister, however we return with an empty basket every time. There is no income for the last two months but we are not getting any alternative from Centre. We are supposed to get Rs 52,000 crore. Coronavirus is here to stay but what about the income.

“We requested, but Centre did not give us anything at all. Centre should give us at least what we deserve such as social schemes, GST. Forget about special package, we did not even get normal package,” she said.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Modi approves ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of Aurangabad accident victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of 16 migrants who were run over by a goods train near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

Modi is set to address the nation at 8 pm.

This will be the Modi’s fifth address over the COVID-19 pandemic in the last two months. PM’s address comes at a time when the country has over 70,000 cases.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

Around 300 students to leave Dehradun for J&K today

Around 300 students from Jammu and Kashmir, staying in Dehradun, will leave for their homes on Tuesday in nine buses. Their screening is going on before boarding the buses.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

55 new COVID-19 cases reported in J&K

Fifty-five more coronavirus cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir — 13 from Jammu division and 42 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases in the Union Territory is now at 934, including 469 active cases, 455 recovered and 10 deaths, the government said.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Tamil Nadu govt reiterates demand of not resuming trains to Chennai

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami reiterated his demand that regular train services to and from Chennai should not be resumed till coronavirus is contained.

The chief minister reportedly wrote to the Union Home and Railway ministers. He urges Union Home and Railways Minister to quarantine all persons who arrive on board trains into Tamil Nadu in Railways premises; says their  samples would be put through to PCR tests.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Mamata says over one lakh migrants returned to Bengal

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that over one lakh migrant workers have returned to the state so far. COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased in West Bengal on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Mamata Banerjee says need for 3-month plan to deal with COVID-19

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that  as relief from the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely soon, there is a “need for a three-month plan to deal with the situation”.

Mamata was also quoted as saying that people were facing problems since the imposition of the lockdown on 25 March as the move was “poorly planned”, News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Russia Latest Updates

Putin’s spokesperson hospitalised for COVID-19

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has been hospitalised with the coronavirus, The Associated Press reported.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Over 7,000 people have fever in 10,000 villages surveyed, says Assam govt

The Assam government said that as per a community health programme conducted in villages across the state to check if any person is suffering from fever, so far over 7,782 people are suffering from fever in 10,000 villages.

“Their samples have been collected for testing to see if they have COVID-19. 20,000 more villages still need to be covered under the programme​,” he added.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam minister stresses on need for quarantining people arriving in state

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that regardless of the social background, everyone must be quarantined, because only those who are showing symptoms will be tested. He also said that the people stranded outside the state, who are returning via the special trains, will have to compulsorily quarantine themselves “We are entering a decisive phase of the battle,” he said.

“Tomorrow 842 people are reaching Dibrugarh by train and half of them are from Arunachal Pradesh,” he added.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Assam govt facing challenge regarding returning migrants

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a press conference on Tuesday said that the state government didn’t have the information that trains from New Delhi to Dibrugarh will be running daily for a week and were made aware of it last night.

“Suddenly, quarantine facility has become a huge challenge,” he said in the press conference.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

CBI issues alert over drug trafficking activity during COVID-19 pandemic

CBI on Tuesday issued a statement saying, “Based on inputs received from INTERPOL, CBI has issued an alert relating to international drug trafficking activities taking advantage of this global pandemic scenario and of possible drug shipments concealed in cargo related to COVID-19 protective equipment.”

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal reports 110 new COVID-19 cases today

The West Bengal home secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said that 110 new cases of coronavirus and eight deaths have been reported in the state on Tuesday. Total active positive cases stand at 1,363.

Coronavirus in Uttarakhand Latest Updates

One new COVID-19 case reported in Nainital

One new positive case of coronavirus has been reported on Tuesday in Nainital. Total positive cases rise to 69 in the state, the Uttarakhand health department said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt allows home delivery of alcohol

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday allowed the home delivery of alcohol with guidelines. According to the order issued by the government, the delivery can be made “only into the area of license, and people doing the delivery must wear mask and use sanitisers.”

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Migrants leave for Odisha from Mumbai

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

46 new COVID-19 cases reported in Dharavi today

Dharavi in Mumbai reported 46 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 962. One person also succumbed to the infection on Tuesday, taking the toll to 31 in the densely-populated area.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

575 shramik special trains run so far, says Railways

As of 4 pm on Tuesday, a total of 575 “shramik special” trains have been operationalised from various states, of which 463 trains have reached their destinations and 112 trains are in transit. More than 6.8 lakh people have traveled on these trains, the Indian Railways said.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Updates

Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Kerala today

Five coronavirus cases were reported in Kerala on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, adding that four of them had returned from abroad and one from Chennai (Tamil Nadu). Total number of cases in the state now is at 529, including 32 active cases.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Total 925 COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka so far

The Karnataka government said that as of 5.00 pm on 12 May, cumulatively 925 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, this includes 31 deaths and 433 discharges. One death due to non-COVID cause.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Second phase of repatriation exercise to begin on 16 May

ANI quoted sources as saying that the second phase of the Centre’s repatriation exercise, dubbed the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, will be launched from 16-22 May. It will bring back Indians from 31 countries. 149 flights including feeder flights will be deployed, the report said

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Updates

34 new COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar

34 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Bihar on Tuesday,  taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 801, said Sanjay Kumar, Bihar Principal Health Secretary.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates

Delhi govt issues SOP for screening of passengers

“The Delhi government issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for screening of passengers arriving here from outside in special trains. In an order, the Delhi health department said, only asymptomatic persons coming to the national capital would be allowed to go home after ascertaining that they are asymptomatic,” News18 reported

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

FIFA U-17 women’s world cup to be played next year

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be played between 17th February 2021 & 7th March 2021. India is the host country for the tournament.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Over 17 lakh samples tested so far, says ICMR

The Indian Council for Medical Research on Tuesday said that so far, 17,59,579 samples have been tested for coronavirus in India.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Parole order doesn’t apply for those under UAPA, says Maharashtra govt

“Committee formed to give recommendations to decongest Maharashtra jails has recommended that around 17,000 inmates in jails can be released on interim bails. This doesn’t include inmates who are accused/convicts in UAPA, MCOCA, PMLA or other stringent Acts,” Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh said.

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Harsh Vardhan said India’s mortality rate is one of the lowest globally

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the mortality rate due to coronavirus is one of the lowest in India globally.

“In the fight against COVID-19 our mortality rate is about the lowest in the world. Today the mortality rate is around 3.2 percent, in several states it is even less than this. Global fatality rate is around 7-7.5 percent,” he said.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Harsh Vardhan speaks to J&K officials over COVID-19 situation

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan interacted with senior officials of various districts of Jammu and Kashmir over coronavirus on Tuesday via video-conferencing.

Coronavirus in Indiai Latest Updates

Recovery rate stands at 31.7% says Centre

“As we are seeing continuously of late, our recovery rate is getting better everyday. Today our recovery rate is at 31.7 percent,” said Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

17,000 prisoners to be given parole in Maharashtra

Reports said that around 17,000 prisoners — almost 50 percent — are to be given parole in Maharashtra “in order to maintain social distancing by decongesting in prisons”.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Over 2 lakh migrants brought back to UP so far, says govt

“So far, 233 trains have brought 2,81,408 migrant workers to the state. Today 13 trains have arrived till now and more will come in the coming days. All the passengers will be screened and medical checkups will be conducted,” Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Updates

Special train leaves Karnataka for Bihar with 1,428 migrants

A ‘shramik special train’ left Kabaka Puttur, Karnataka for Motihari, Bihar today with 1428 migrants onboard, the South Western Railway said.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

UP govt says number of discharged higher than new cases yesterday

Uttar Pradesh principal health secretary Amit Mohan said that for the first time since th coronavirus pandemic started in the state, on Monday was the first instance of the number of discharged patients being higher than the number of new cases.

“This has happened for the first time that yesterday our tally of discharged people was higher than active cases of COVID-19 reported in the state. 1,758 people were discharged and 1,735 active cases were reported in the state on Monday,” he said.

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Modi extends greetings on International Day of the Nurse

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

9 new COVID-19 cases reported in BSF

Nine new cases of coronavirus were reported in Border Security Force (BSF) in the last 24 hours. Six are from Delhi, one from Kolkata, and two from Tripura. All of them are under treatment at designated COVID health care hospitals, the BSF statement said.

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INS Kesari delivers 580 tonnes of food supplies to Maldives

INS Kesari delivered 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from India to the people of Maldives during holy month of Ramadan, All India Radio News tweeted on Tuesday.

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Two more ITBP personnel test positive for COVID-19 

Two more Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have tested COVID-19 positive in the past 24 hours, taking the total confirmed cases to 159, the ITBP said in a statement.

So far there has been one recovery.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Indore registers two new COVID-19 deaths, 81 more confirmed cases in past 24 hrs

After 81 more individuals tested COVID-19 positive in Indore, the total number of confirmed cases in the Madhya Pradesh district climbed to 2,016, said a health official on Tuesday. 

The COVID-19 toll in the district reached 92 after two more fatalities were registered in the past 24 hours.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Spurt in COVID-19 cases in Navi Mumbai but, asymptotic, says police commissioner 

Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday said that there was a spurt in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the area, but most of them were asymptotic. 

“The recovery rate is quite good, mortality rate is well below state and country average. In most cases we are able to trace the contact source. We should appreciate aggressive testing by local bodies,” tweeted Kumar. 

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At least 6,037 Indians repatriated in 31 Air India flights since 7 May, says aviation ministry 

As many as 6,037 Indian nationals have been evacuated in 31 inbound flights operated by Air India and Air India Express under Vande Bharat Mission, said Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday. 

The operation began five days ago from 7 May. 

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Maldives President welcomes India’s move to send food supplies

The President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday appreciated the contribution of essential food supplies made by India during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Solih also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian citizens. “During the COVID-19 crisis, India has been a true friend to Maldives. India’s recent gift of essential food supplies is particularly helpful during these challenging times. Our sincere thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their friendship and generosity,” said Solih. 

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SC judges to resume sitting in courtrooms from next week

From next week onward, the Supreme Court judges will resume sitting in courtrooms to hear matters through video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bar and Bench reported. 

However, keeping in view the requirements of physical distancing, hearings would be conducted through video links using VIDYO app, with lawyers presenting their cases from respective chambers.

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Supreme Court hints at hearings via video conferencing on a ’large scale’, reports Bar and Bench

After nearly two months of hearing only “extremely urgent matters”, the Supreme Court is likely to hear matters through video conferencing on a “large scale”, reported Bar and Bench

An observation to this effect was made by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing a bail application.

The Bench of Justices L Nageshwara Rao, Abdul Nazeer and Sanjiv Khanna hinted at the same while hearing a bail application. It was observed that the matter would be taken up urgently when hearings begin on larger scale.

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A graphic analysis of COVID-19 recovery rates in India

The rate of recovery from COVID-19 in India a month ago stood at a dismally low eight percent. In the 30-odd days since, the country’s overall rate of curing and discharging patients has risen to over 30 percent. As noted in an earlier post, India’s mortality rate is nearly the lowest among the top 20 countries (for total deaths) at 3.29 percent.

While these are encouraging signs, it will be of concern to the Indian government and people that while states like Kerala are managing a remarkable 94.22 percent, states like Tamil Nadu (25.63 percent), West Bengal (24.19 percent), Maharashtra (20.45 percent) and Punjab (8.95 percent) are lagging behind not just Kerala, but the national average.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Current doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in Delhi is 11 days: Satyendra Jain

The current doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in Delhi stands now at 11 days, said health minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday. “The doubling rate in Delhi is 11 days now. The doubling rate had once reached 3 or 4 days. If the doubling rate reaches 18, 20 or 25, then we will be more comfortable,” said Jain.

The COVID-19 recovery rate in the National Capital is now at 33 percent after 2,512 patients were cured. 

“383 people have been cured/discharged taking the total number of recovered cases to 2512,” he further said.

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13 more COVID-19 deaths in Delhi take toll to 86

With 406 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Delhi in the past 24 hours, the total number of confirmed cases in the National Capital climbed to 7,639, said health minister Satyendra Jain. 

The COVID-19 toll in the Union Territory reached 86 after 13 more fatalities were reported since yesterday, said Jain.

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Modi to addres nation as India approaches 50th day of lockdown

During his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to talk about the easing of lockdown restrictions, imposed in view of the novel coronavirus. 

The last time the prime minister had addressed the nation was on 14 April when he had announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till 3 May.

On Monday, PM Modi held a video conference meeting with Chief Ministers of all states to discuss the road ahead in India’s fight against the novel coronavirus. He said the need was to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19 and to increase public activity gradually while adhering to all the guidelines.

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Delhi govt will send proposal on lockdown relaxation to Centre on Thursday: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that the Delhi government will send its proposal on easing of lockdown restrictions in the National Capital to the Centre on Thursday, PTI reported.

12:32 PM (IST)

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Air India HQ sealed for two days after employee tests COVID-19 positive 

Air India has sealed its headquarters in Delhi for two days to conduct a thorough sanitisation of the building after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday.

“Airlines House has been sealed for Tuesday and Wednesday,” an official said.

The employee posted at the Gurudwara Rakabganj Road building tested positive on Monday evening, he said.

12:21 PM (IST)

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Modi to address nation at 8 pm 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the COVID-19 situation at 8 pm on Tuesday, tweeted the Office of the Prime Minister of India.

Modi is likely to discuss about the possible extension of lockdown, imposed in view of coronavirus, for red zone districts. 

12:06 PM (IST)

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15 of Odisha’s 23 new cases reported in Balasore

Of the 23 fresh confirmed COVID-19 cases in Odisha, 15 were reported in Balasore, while three each from Ganjam and Jajpur districts and one each from Puri and Boudh,  a state health department official said on Tuesday.

12:01 PM (IST)

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Two Jamshedpur students test COVID-19 positive after returning from Kolkata

Two students from Jamshedpur, who recently travelled back from Kolkata, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, ANI quoted Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni as saying. 

With this, the total confirmed cases climbed to 164 in the state, said Kulkarni.

11:54 AM (IST)

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Harsh Vardhan’s meeting with representatives of nursing organisations underway 

11:51 AM (IST)

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23 new COVID-19 cases emerge in Odisha; state’s total at 437

Twenty-three people tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha on Tuesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 437, a health department official said. 

With this, the number of active coronavirus cases stood at 349 in Odisha, while 85 people have recovered from the disease. Three persons have died of the infection in the state.

11:40 AM (IST)

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Over 45,000 bookings worth Rs 16 crore so far for special trains, says Indian Railways​

Over 80,000 passengers have booked tickets worth over Rs 16 crore on the special trains so far, the Indian Railways said on Tuesday, hours before the first such train is scheduled to depart from the New Delhi station for Bilaspur in Madhya Pradesh. The bookings for these special trains began at 6 pm on Monday.

So far, 45,533 bookings (PNRs) worth Rs 16.15 crore have been recorded for the special trains for the next seven days, the railways said, adding that around 82,317 passengers will travel against these bookings.

11:35 AM (IST)

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Mamata Banerjee transfers present West Bengal health secy

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday transferred West Bengal Health Secretary Vivek Kumar, reports ANI.

Narayan Swaroop Nigam, erstwhile Transport Secretary has been appointed as Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department vice Vivek Kumar, until further order, the state government said.

11:32 AM (IST)

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Glenmark begins phase 3 of trials on antiviral tablet in India for COVID-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has initiated phase three of clinical trials in India on antiviral tablet Favipiravir for coronavirus treatment, becoming the first company in the country to do so, reports ANI.

11:29 AM (IST)

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Indian Naval ship reaches Maldives to discharge medical supplies

The Indian Naval Ship Kesari reached Male port in Maldives, the first destination under Mission Sagar on Tuesday. It will discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from the people of India to the people of Maldives during the coronavirus outbreak.

11:24 AM (IST)

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India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India resumes production at Manesar plant

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said it has resumed operations at its Manesar plant in Haryana after around 40 days of closure due to the coronavirus-led lockdown. Operations at both Manesar and Gurugram facilities were suspended since 22 March.

“Production has commenced at the Manesar plant and the first car would roll out today (Tuesday),” Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Chairman R C Bhargava told PTI.

The facility has commenced operations on a single shift basis with up to 75 percent employees allowed currently, he added. When asked about the timeline of full-swing operations, Bhargava said that would depend on government regulations like when two shifts would be allowed, when manpower could be increased and when supply chain would become fitter.

“There are many variables involved." On restarting manufacturing activities at Gurugram facility, he said “it will start, but not yet”.

11:10 AM (IST)

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Mandatory for passengers to have Aarogya Setu app, says railways ministry

The Railway Ministry in a tweet on Tuesday said it is compulsory for all passengers to download the Aarogya Setu app before commencing their journey.

However, the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines for passengers availing these train services made no mention of it, while the Press Information Bureau statement on Monday had only “advised” them to use the contact tracing app, reports Scroll.in

11:05 AM (IST)

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Gurugram opens new dedicated COVID-19 hospital

In order to deal with rising COVID-19 cases in Gurugram, a new COVID-19 only facility has opened up in Manesar, Gurugram. This has happened as a coming together of Medanta – The Medicity, Fortis, Artemis and Medeor. 

The facility was opened to the public on Monday by Kundu, Haryana’s Additional Chief secretary and CEO, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) along with Ashok Sangwan, IAS, Commissioner, Gurugram, Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS, MCG Commissioner, Gurugram and Amit Khatri, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram.

10:59 AM (IST)

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Migrant labourer walking to Bihar killed near Ambala after being hit by car

A migrant labourer was killed while another seriously injured when a car hit them on the Ambala-Jagadhri highway near Ambala Cantonment on Tuesday morning, police said.

A group of migrant labourers told the police that they were headed towards their native village in Bihar’s Purnia district from Punjab’s Ludhiana on foot when the incident occurred.

The driver of the car fled the spot along with the vehicle after the incident, the police said, adding that they have got inputs about the vehicle and the driver would be nabbed soon. The deceased was identified as Ashok Kumar (25) while the injured labourer was admitted to the civil hospital at Ambala Cantonment, they said.

10:55 AM (IST)

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Rupee falls 22 paise to 75.95 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 75.95 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday amid strengthening American currency overseas and weak opening in domestic equities.

Forex traders said the local unit opened weak against the greenback tracking gains in the US dollar. Moreover, sell-off in domestic equities and rising coronavirus cases in the country weighed on investor sentiment.

The local unit opened at 75.89, then lost further ground and fell to 75.95 against the US dollar, down 22 paise over its previous close. It had settled at 75.73 against the US dollar on Monday.

10:46 AM (IST)

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CISF personnel succumbs to COVID-19 in Kolkata

An Assistant Sub-inspector of CISF deployed in Kolkata lost his life last night due to COVID-19 infection, according to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official, reports ANI.

10:42 AM (IST)

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15 test positive for COVID-19 in Bihar, taking total to 761

Bihar reported 15 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking the state’s virus tally to 761, a top health department official said on Tuesday.

While nine of the patients hail from Begusarai, two are from Darbhanga, one each from Nalanda, Samastipur, Sheikhpura and Supaul districts.

“We are ascertaining the infection trail,” Health Department’s Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar said. Most of the patients are in the 20-40 age group, he said.

Coronavirus has spread to 37 of the state’s 38 districts, leaving Jamui unaffected.

10:39 AM (IST)

Sensex slumps over 400 pts; Nifty drops below 9,200

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 400 points in the opening session on Tuesday dragged by losses in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid weak cues from global markets.

After touching a low of 31,097.50, the 30-share index was trading 400.20 points or 1.27 percent lower at 31,161.02. Similarly, NSE Nifty declined 103.95 points, or 1.13 percent, to 9,135.25.

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, falling over 3 per cent, followed by HDFC duo, Maruti, ONGC, HUL, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank.

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10:26 AM (IST)

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INS Magar expected to arrive in Kochi with 900 Indians 

A total of 900 people have been already evacuated from Maldives with the second ship INS Magar expected to reach Kochi on Tuesday. The ship is carrying 202 Indian nationals including 24 women and a patient.

10:20 AM (IST)

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INS Jalashwa to bring back Indians from Male on 15 May

As part of Samudra Setu Mission, Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa will sail again from Maldives capital of Male on Friday bringing back residents of Kerala and Lakshadweep. The ship had earlier brought back 698 Indians to Kochi on Sunday.

The ship, in its second ferry, was scheduled to bring people to Tuticorin but destination was changed since necessary approvals from Tamil Nadu government were not received.

10:16 AM (IST)

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Special flight carrying 300 Indians to depart from Chicago for Mumbai 

A special flight carrying more than 300 Indians will shortly depart from Chicago for Mumbai on Tuesday. The flight will land in Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday and then head to Chennai. 

10:12 AM (IST)

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At least 169 Indian students arrive at Srinagar from Dhaka 

10:07 AM (IST)

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Special train from Bengaluru arrives in Bengal’s Bankura with 1,200 passengers

A special train from Bengaluru, carrying around 1,200 passengers, arrived in Bankura on Tuesday morning, official sources said. The passengers included patients, labourers and students, he added.

The 22-coach train departed the Karnataka capital on 10 May and reached in Bankura after a two-day journey.

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Jaipur reports 1,255 COVID-19 cases of Rajasthan’s total at 4,305

Of the total 4,035 confirmed cases in Rajasthan, the maximum was reported in Jaipur with 1,255 COVID-19 positive cases being identified. More than half of the total 115 deaths were reported in the city with 59 COVID-19 patients succumbing to the infectious disease.

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Manmohan Singh’s condition stable after complaining of chest pain, tests negative for COVID-19 

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he complained of chest problems, is stable. He has been shifted out of the ICU and moved to a private ward of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences Centre (CTVS) unit of the institute

The 87-year-old senior Congress leader was admitted to the institute at 8.45 pm Sunday. “He was admitted for observation and investigation after he developed a febrile reaction to a new medication,” said a senior doctor from the institute.

According to the sources, his COVID-19 report has come negative.

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4,305 COVID-19 cases with 151 deaths reported in Rajasthan 

With 47 more individuals testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Rajasthan, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state climbed to 4,305, said the health department. 

Two new COVID-19 deaths took the toll across the state to 151.

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Vande Bharat Mission: 12 flights carrying stranded Indian nationals to arrive today 

As many as 12 flights carrying stranded Indians, as part of the off-shore evacuation drive of nationals under the Vande Bharat Mission during the COVID-19 lockdown, will be arriving on Tuesday. 

The flights arriving today are – AI 1375 Manila to Ahmedabad, AI 162 London to Hyderabad, AI 144 Newark-Mumbai-Ahmedabad, AI 0381 Singapore to Delhi, AI 1242 Dhaka to Srinagar, AI 1924 Dammam to Kochi, AI 1377 Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai, AI 1375 Manila to Delhi, IX 350 Muscat to Chennai, IX 814 Dubai to Kannur, IX 384 Dubai to Mangalore and IX 485 Singapore-Bengaluru-Kochi.

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3,604 fresh COVID-19 cases across nation take India’s total to 70,756 

The total number of coronavirus cases in India climbed to 70,756 after more 3,604 individuals tested COVID-19 positive in the past 24 hours, said the health ministry on Tuesday. The COVID-19 toll reached 2,293 across the nation. 

The figure includes 46,008 active cases, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

The recovery rate stood at 31.7 percent after 22,454 COVID-19 patients were cured of the infectious disease.

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Indian Railways to resume passenger services from Tuesday: Full list of trains and their timings

The Indian Railways is resuming passenger train service from Tuesday, 12 May. The Railways had stopped the functioning of passenger trains on 22 March in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A total of 15 pairs of special trains will be running from today.

As per the Ministry of Railways, these services shall be in addition to the Shramik specials for transporting stranded migrants which started from 1 May.

The Ministry of Railways posted the train timings on Twitter.

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No wait listed train tickets issued: Indian Railways 

All social distancing norms to be followed at the stations and on the trains. Only asymptomatic persons and those with confirmed tickets can travel. No wait listed tickets issued, said RD Bajpai, Railways Executive Director.  

The Indian Railways will restart passenger train operations with special trains from New Delhi connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad,Bengaluru,Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad and Jammu Tawi on Tuesday.

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Train tickets worth Rs 10 crore sold to 54,000 passengers

Indian Railways sold train tickets to 54,000 passengers worth about Rs 10 crore within hours of bookings for passenger trains that begin operating a limited schedule from Tuesday, reported The Economic Times .

This marking the phased restart of interstate public transport after 49 days into lockdown.

“By 9.15 pm, approximately 30,000 PNRs had been generated and reservations issued to more than 54,000 passengers,” the railway ministry said.

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30,000 tickets issued to 54,000 rail passengers in three hours

With passenger train services set to begin from Tuesday, the Indian Railways on Monday said reservations were issued to more than 54,000 passengers within three hours. 

Within minutes after booking started, all tickets across the three AC classes were sold out for Mumbai Central-New Delhi special train till 18 May, The Times of India reported.

Initially, the Railways announced booking of tickets on the IRCTC website on Monday from 4 pm, but the website did not respond due to huge traffic of prospective passengers. The services of the portal resumed around 6 pm.

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Lockdown likely to extend beyond 17 May, no easing of restrictions on public transport, say media reports

During his fifth meeting with the chief ministers of States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at a possible extension of coronavirus lockdown. He had asked for suggestions on easing of economic activities before 15 May, CNN-News18 reported.

Majority of CMs were in favour of relaxation in lockdown restrictions but raised concerns over reopening of public transport.

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Centre releases Rs 6,195.08 cr to 14 states as per recommendations of 15th Finance Commission

The government released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the second equated monthly installment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant on Monday.

“This would provide them additional resources during the coronavirus crisis,” the finance ministry said in a statement Monday.

The grant was recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, and an equal first installment of the grant was issued by the Centre to states on 14 March.

On Monday, the Centre released advance payments of over Rs 1,276 crore to Kerala, followed by over Rs 952 crore to Himachal Pradesh and over Rs 638 crore to Punjab. Assam received Rs 631 crore, Andhra Pradesh Rs 491 crore, Uttarakhand Rs 423 crore, and West Bengal got Rs 417 crore.

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We have seven to eight top candidates for COVID-19 vaccine: WHO chief 

The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus and work on them is being accelerated.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told in a UN Economic and Social Council video briefing that as per initial presumption two months ago it might take 12 to 18 months for a vaccine. But he said an accelerated effort is under way, helped by 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) pledged a week ago by leaders from 40 countries, organizations and banks for research, treatment and testing.

“We have good candidates now,” Tedros said. “The top ones are around seven, eight. But we have more than a hundred candidates.”

He said the $8 billion will not be enough, and additional funds will be needed to speed up the development of a vaccine, but more importantly to produce enough “to make sure that this vaccine reaches everyone — (and) there’s no one be left behind.”

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Mumbai reports 14,355 cases of Maharashtra’s total at 23,401

Of the total 23,401 COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, over 14,000 were reported in Mumbai alone. With 791 fresh cases as of Monday, the total number of infected patients in the city climbed to 14,355.

Moreover, with 20 more deaths, the toll increased to 528, said Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai.

In addition to this, 57 more confirmed cases in Dharavi, the largest slum area in the city, took the total number of COVID-19 patients in the area to 916. The toll stood at 29.

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23,401 COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra with 868 deaths

After reporting 1,230 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Maharashtra reached 23,401 on Monday. Along with that, the toll in the state increased to 868 after 36 more fatalities were registered, said a health official.

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