India Coronavirus Cases: The number of COVID-19 cases in India has been rising.
India has recorded the highest single-day jump so far of 11,458 fresh cases, pushing the total number of cases to 3,08,993, the latest data from the Union Health Ministry shows. India now is ranked fourth in the world in terms of coronavirus cases, after the US, Brazil and Russia.
The government today added loss of smell or taste to the list of COVID-19 symptoms.
The Union Health Ministry listed muscle pain, diarrhea, congested nasal cavity, sputum production as COVID-19 symptoms, besides fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat and shortness of breath.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with ministers and officials today to review the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government said in a statement. They discussed the situation in the states and Union Territories, including Delhi, where coronavirus cases have been rising.
Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus Outbreak:
Coronavirus news: Uttarakhand's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,785
Uttarakhand on Saturday reported 26 new COVID-19 cases, taking the state count of coronavirus cases to 1,785, said the health department.
"26 more COVID-19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today, as of 9 pm. The total number of cases in the state is now at 1785, including 1,077 discharged," said State Health Department.
The total number of deaths in the state due to the virus has reached 23, reported news agency ANI.
Delhi Reports Over 2,000 Coronavirus Cases For Second Consecutive DayDelhi, whose health infrastructure is grappling with the massive coronavirus load, has reported over 2,000 cases for the second consecutive day. With 2,134 people testing positive for the virus on Saturday, the national capital's grand total has reached 38,958." itemprop="description
COVID-19: Delhi high court functioning restricted till June 30 due to COVID-19
The Delhi High Court on Saturday further restricted its functioning along with subordinate courts under its jurisdiction till June 30 in view of the situation created by COVID-19.
According to HC, hearings of urgent matters via video conferencing will continue as earlier.
Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court inaugurated the e-filing facility allowing advocates and litigants the liberty to file applications, documents, replies and a rejoinder from anywhere and anytime online.
Coronavirus news: 503 new COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh
A total of 503 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday taking the total number of cases to 13,118.
"Uttar Pradesh's COVID-19 count reaches 13,118 with 503 new cases reported today. Active cases stand at 4,858, death toll is 385," state Health Department said.
It said a total of 266 patients recovered today taking the total recovered cases to 7,875, reported news agency ANI.
Coronavirus news: Rs 1,000 credited into bank accounts of over 10.4 lakh migrant workers in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred Rs 1,000 in the bank accounts of over 10.4 lakh migrant workers who have recently returned to the state.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the maintenance allowance being given by his dispensation to migrant workers returning to the state has given a new direction to the public welfare schemes, reported news agency PTI.
He said migrant workers coming from other states are being safely taken to quarantine centres and proper arrangements have been made for their food and medical screening there.
"All these workers have a very big role in nation-building. They have set a good example in front of society through their labour," he said.
Coronavirus news: Punjab to fix charges for treatment of COVID-19 patients in private hospitals
Taking note of reports that some private hospitals in Punjab were charging exorbitant amount from COVID-19 patients, the state government will soon fix charges for treatment, Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said on Saturday.
The minister pointed out that most of the COVID-19 patients do not need any special treatment. They only need to be kept under observation, served food and medicines, he said, reported news agency PTI.
He warned private hospitals overcharging coronavirus patients of stringent action and said that the government reserves the right to withdraw the land provided to hospitals at highly concessional rates.
"The Punjab government will soon fix the charges for COVID treatment in the interest of both patients and private hospitals," Sidhu was quoted as saying in a statement.
Coronavirus news: 85 fresh COVID-19 cases in Kerala, active tally at 1,342
A total of 85 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kerala on Saturday, taking the tally of active cases to 1,342, the state health department said.
"85 fresh cases of COVID-19 reported in Kerala today. Now, the total number of active cases in the state stands at 1,342," Kerala Health Department stated in its daily bulletin.
Coronavirus news: Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 tally soars to 42,687
Tamil Nadu on Saturday recorded the highest single-day spike in its COVID-19 tally with 1,989 positive cases, taking the total number of cases in the state to 42,687, said the state Health Department.
The death figure now stands at 397 with 30 new fatalities reported on Saturday.
There are 18,878 active cases in the state, while 23,409 have been discharged from the hospital.
Coronavirus news: Haryana reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 6 of them from Gurgaon
Haryana reported eight more coronavirus deaths on Saturday, six of them from the hardest-hit Gurgaon district, where total infections crossed the 3,000-mark while the state's virus count rose to 6,749 with 415 fresh cases.
Of the fresh COVID-19 cases, a maximum of 203 was reported from Gurgaon, which now has 3,125 cumulative cases, 1,897 of which are active, according to the state health department's daily bulletin.
With six more coronavirus-related fatalities, the deaths in Gurgaon rose to 25 while the remaining two new deaths were reported from Faridabad, which is also among the districts worst affected by the pandemic, reported news agency PTI.
The COVID-19 deaths in Faridabad now stand at 28.
Ten of the 15 novel coronavirus patients, who are currently on ventilator support in various hospitals in Haryana, are in Gurgaon district.
Coronavirus news: Religious places in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal to open from June 15
Places of worship in Bhopal are set to open from June 15, the district collector said on Saturday. However, religious places falling in the ''containment zone'' will continue to remain close.
"All religious places except the containment zone will open in Bhopal from June 15. Touching idol/religious scripture will not be allowed. It will be compulsory to follow 6-feet social distancing," Bhopal Collector Tarun Kumar Pithode said.
On June 8, the religious places across the country were thrown open for public after two months of lockdown.
Coronavirus: Jail For 6 Months, Fine Of Rs 5,000 For Not Wearing A Mask In UttarakhandNot wearing a mask in public places in Uttarakhand can land you in jail for 6 months and cost you a fine of Rs 5,000, the state government declared today as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Wearing a mask is mandatory in all states while stepping outside - many have announced that not wearing one will cost you a fine." itemprop="description
Coronavirus news" Gujarat COVID-19 cases cross 23,000 mark; 33 more die
With 517 new COVID-19 cases being reported in Gujarat on Saturday, the overall case count has mounted to 23,079, state Health department said.
With 33 more people succumbing to the viral infection, the number of fatalities has risen to 1,449, it said.
A total of 390 patients were discharged from hospitals in the day, taking the number of recovered cases to 15,891, an official release said.
Coronavirus news: Tripura COVID-19 count surpasses 1,000
The COVID-19 tally in Tripura crossed the 1000-mark as 37 people tested positive for the infection on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 1,001, officials said.
A total of 210 samples were tested in the day and the results of 37 of them came out positive, they said.
Of the fresh cases, 34 were from Sepahijala district and three from Gomati district and all of them had a recent travel history, the officials said.
"Out of 210 samples tested for COVID19, 37 Cases found positive. All of them have travel history," Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted on Saturday.
Coronavirus news: 344 new coronavirus cases, 26 deaths in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district
344 new coronavirus patients were reported in Ahmedabad on Saturday, taking the number of cases in the district to 16,306, the Gujarat health department said.
Twenty-six patients died during the day, taking the number of coronavirus deaths in the district to 1,165. 255 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals, reported news agency PTI quoting officials.
Coronavirus news: India's COVID-19 recovery rate now 49.95%, over 1.5 lakh patients cured
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the country is currently at 49.95 per cent with a total of 1,54,329 patients getting cured of the disease till Saturday, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
As many as 7,135 patients infected with the virus have been cured in the past 24 hours in the country, the Ministry said.
The testing capacity has also been ramped up significantly and currently, a total of 885 labs, including 642 government and 243 private, are carrying out tests for COVID-19.
"In the last 24 hours, 1,43,737 samples were tested for the virus. The total number of samples tested so far stands at 55,07,182," the MoHFW said.
Coronavirus news: 25 new COVID-19 cases in Assam, state count at 3,718
Twenty-five new coronavirus cases were recorded in Assam on Saturday, pushing the total count to 3,718, the state health department said.
According to the data, the total COVID-19 cases include 1,584 recoveries, eight deaths and 2,123 active cases, reported news agency ANI.
"Total of 25 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam, taking the total number of cases to 3,718 including 1,584 recoveries and eight deaths. The number of active cases stands at 2,123," the health department stated.
Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Hojai district has the highest number of cases while over 1,73,493 people have returned to Assam during the lockdown.
Coronavirus news: Private flights from Middle East to carry only non-COVID passengers from June 20, says Kerala government
All private chartered flights departing to Kerala from Middle East countries shall only carry COVID-19 negative passengers from June 20, state principal secretary Dr K Elangovan said on Saturday.
"From June 20, all private chartered flights departing to Kerala from Middle East countries shall only carry coronavirus negative passengers. Test certificate must be carried by them. It applies to all flights for which consent letters were issued earlier," Mr Elangovan said.
Meanwhile, the third phase of the Vande Bharat mission, the central government's initiative to bring home Indian nationals stranded in various parts of the world due to the coronavirus-induced restrictions over air travel, began on June 11 and will continue till June 30.
Coronavirus news: 35 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand take state tally to 1,759
Uttarakhand on Saturday reported 35 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total positive cases to 1,759, said the state health department.
The total COVID-19 cases include 707 active cases and 1,023 recoveries. As many as 21 people have succumbed to the infection in the state so far, reported news agency ANI.
India's COVID-19 tally today witnessed its highest-ever spike of 11,458 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
Coronavirus news: Two COVID-19 patients in Sikkim recover, active cases at 58
Two COVID-19 patients in Sikkim recovered on Saturday and were discharged from the STNM Hospital near Gangtok, an official said.
Those recovered are the state''s first two COVID-19 patients -- a 25-year-old man and a 54-year-old man, said Health Secretary Pempa T Bhutia.
They have recovered completely and were discharged from the STNM Hospital earlier in the day, he said.
Three patients had recovered from COVID-19 earlier this week, he said.
Coronavirus news: 25 new COVID-19 cases in Assam, tally rises to 3,718
Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Assam, taking the state's tally to 3,718, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
Of the new cases, 10 are from West Karbi Anglong, five from Jorhat, three each from Baksa and Karbi Anglong, two from Dhemaji and one each Golaghat and Nagaon, the minister said.
Of the total 3,718 cases, 2,123 are active cases as 1,584 people have been cured and discharged from different hospitals of the state and three people had migrated out of the state, the minister said.
Eight people have died due to COVID-19 in the state.
Coronavirus news: UP reports 20 coronavirus deaths, over 500 new cases
Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 20 coronavirus deaths and 502 new cases pushing the state's COVID-19 tally to 13,118.
The total number of those who have lost their lives due to the virus so far has now gone up to 385, Principal Secretary Health, Amit Mohan Prasad said.
There are 4,858 active cases in the state and 7,875 have been discharged from hospitals after treatment, Mr Prasad said, adding that the recovery rate in the state continues to be over 60 per cent.
On Friday, 14,236 samples were tested in the state and so far a total of 4,39,438 tests have been done, Mr Prasad said.
Stating that surveillance work was going on, he said ASHA workers have tracked over 15.91 lakh migrant workers till now of which 1,413 were found to be having some coronavirus symptoms and their samples were sent for testing, reported news agency PTI.
Coronavirus news: 7 fresh COVID-19 cases in Nagaland; count rises to 163
Seven more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland, taking the state's tally to 163 on Saturday, officials said.
All the new patients had recently returned to the state from other parts of the country and were placed under institutional quarantine, they said.
"Seven new cases of COVID-19 positive have been reported out of the 216 samples tested. Six are from Mon Quarantine Centres and one from Kohima Quarantine Centre," Minister for Health and Family Welfare, S Pangnyu Phom tweeted.
Of the 163 cases, 114 are active while 49 people have been cured of the disease, he said, adding that the current recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the state stands at 30.06 per cent.
Coronavirus news: Madhya Pradesh government imposes corona tax on fuel
Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday revised the price of fuel in the state.
With the levying of Corona tax of Re 1, the price of petrol increased to Rs 82.64 per litre and diesel to Rs 73.14 per litre, reported news agency ANI.
The revised prices came into effect from 12 am of June 13, 2020.
Coronavirus news: 580 Indians stranded in Kuwait return home
Nearly 600 Indian nationals stuck in Kuwait returned home on Saturday by two special flights operated by the gulf nation, airport officials here said.
As many as 580 passengers who arrived here hailed from different parts of Andhra Pradesh including Nellore and were later taken in special buses arranged by the AP government after completion of immigration and Customs formalities, reported news agency PTI quoting officials.
Under the government's Vande Bharat Mission, 3,908 Indian nationals reached India on Friday.
COVID-19: Shahid Afridi revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi today revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed anguish over the way bodies were being disposed off at Garia crematorium in South Kolkata.
Coronavirus news: 225 new COVID-19 cases take Odisha's tally to 3,723
Odisha on Saturday reported 225 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 3,723, said the state health department. Among the new cases reported, Cuttack has reported the maximum number of positive cases at 92, followed by Ganjam (20), reports ANI.
AAP leader urges Centre to amend ICMR guidelines to increase COVID-19 testing
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday wrote a letter to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asking him to amend the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines for conducting more coronavirus test, reports ANI.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain, on the videos showing bad state of affairs in LNJP hospital - "contract employees who made the video were motivated and did it on purpose. They have been suspended."
Coronavirus news: People violate social distancing norms at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi
A large number of people were found violating social distancing norms at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, one of the largest wholesale markets for fruits and vegetables in the country, amid relaxations in lockdown restrictions, reports ANI.
Coronavirus news: 1,43,737 lakh samples tested for coronavirus
According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as on June 13 till 9am, 55,07,182 samples have been tested (Molecular-based) so far for the novel coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus cases in India in 24 hours cross 11,000-mark
India has recorded the highest single-day jump so far of 11,458 fresh cases, pushing the total number of cases to 3,08,993, the latest data from the Union Health Ministry shows. India has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases among 10 nations worst-hit by coronavirus.
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Wearing masks may have prevented thousands of COVID-19 cases: Study
Requiring the wearing of masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in areas at the epicenter of the global pandemic may have prevented tens of thousands of infections, a new study suggests, reports Reuters.
10 additional flights between India and USA under Vande Bharat Mission phase 3 will be operated between June 20 and July 3. The bookings will open only on Air India website from today at 6pm.
Coronavirus latest news: India has 3,08,993 coronavirus cases
India has recorded the highest single-day jump so far of 11,458 fresh cases, pushing the total number of cases to 3,08,993, the latest data from the Union Health Ministry shows. India now is ranked fourth in the world in terms of coronavirus cases, after the US, Brazil and Russia.
Coronavirus news: A man has installed contactless bell at Pashupatinath Temple
A man named Nahru Khan has installed contactless bell at Pashupatinath Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur.
"Top 15 cities in India account for 63 per cent of the national case load today. Top 5 cities make up over half India's total cases. Bhopal is no longer in top 15 and has instead been replaced by Gurugram. We need to ensure impact in new areas remains muted," tweeted Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.
COVID-19: PM Modi to discuss coronavirus crisis with chief ministers on June 16, 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an interaction with Chief Ministers of various states next week to discuss the coronavirus situation in India which has seen an alarming slide in recent days amid relaxations being rolled out following the two-month nationwide lockdown. The online meeting will be held on June 16 and 17.
Read Here Eight people died in Assam due to coronavirus, while 263 new positive cases were reported which pushed the tally to 3,693, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Coronavirus news: Record spike of over 2,000 COVID-19 cases in Delhi
With the highest single-day spike of 2,137 COVID-19 cases, Delhi's tally of coronavirus infections crossed the 36,000-mark on Friday as the number of deaths due to the disease climbed to 1,214, authorities said.
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Coronavirus news: Brazil virus death count now world's second-highest
Brazil coronavirus death count now world's second-highest, surpassing Britain, reports AFP news agency quoting ministry.
Railway Protection Force, Pune launched Robotic Captain Arjun to intensify the screening and surveillance. This robot was launched to screen passengers while they board trains and keep a watch on anti-social elements: Central Railway.
PM Modi To Discuss Coronavirus Crisis With Chief Ministers On June 16, 17Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an interaction with Chief Ministers of various states next week to discuss the coronavirus situation in India which has seen an alarming slide in recent days amid relaxations being rolled out following the two-month nationwide lockdown. The online meeting will be held on June 16 and 17.
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- India has reported over three lakh cases of the highly infectious COVID-19 disease, caused by the coronavirus, days after the government announced its "Unlock1" plan.
- The cases rose 2,903 to reach 3,04,019.
- Maharashtra has the highest cases in India with 1,01,141, followed by Tamil Nadu with 40,698 and Delhi with 34,687.
- India has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases among 10 nations worst-hit by coronavirus, for which no vaccine has been developed yet.
- The death count rose to 8,498 with a record single-day spike of 396 fatalities.
- India's recovery rate - the number of patients who have successfully fought the viral illness - stood at 49.47 per cent on Friday morning. 1,47,195 people have recovered, the Health Ministry has said.
- The number of recoveries is more than the active cases for the second consecutive day.