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The current doubling rate of COVID-19 in the national capital is 14 days, so as per that estimation it will see over 56,000 cases by the end of next two weeks, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday.
The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital crossed the 28,000-mark with 1,282 fresh infections, while the number of deaths climbed to 812 on Sunday. "The expert committee, which was set up by us earlier, has said that the doubling rate is 14-15 days and currently the city has recorded 28,936 cases in total so by the end of two weeks, it is estimated to rise to 56,000," the minister told reporters.
Barring June 1, when Delhi saw a spike of 990 cases, it has been recording over 1,000 fresh cases every day from May 28 to June 7, the highest being 1,513 on June 3.
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 2.56 lakh cases on Monday amid increasing relaxations allowed by the government following an over two-month nationwide lockdown. Over 7,135 people have died so far in the country.
This is the biggest single-day jump in cases as the country recorded over 9,000 cases for the sixth consecutive day. India is the also the fifth worst-hit nation by the deadly virus in the world.
Shopping malls, religious places, hotels and restaurants are re-opening in most states today as part of what it called "Unlock1", more than two months after they were closed to check the spread of the coronavirus.
The Home Ministry had last month said "Unlock1" will roll out across the country from today under which the nationwide lockdown which came into effect from March 25 will be relaxed to a great extent, including opening of shopping malls, restaurants and religious places, though strict restrictions will remain in place till June 30 in the worst-hit areas.
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New York starts reopening after three months of lockdown
New York City -- the epicenter of America's coronavirus outbreak -- began partially reopening its shattered economy Monday after almost three months of lockdown, even as the World Health Organization warned the health crisis was "worsening" worldwide.
Some 400,000 New Yorkers were allowed to return to work as retailers began offering limited in-store and curbside pickup, with construction and manufacturing also permitted to resume operations.
Telangana ready if coronavirus cases increase: Chief Minister
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday said that state is taking all measures to contain the coronavirus but at the same time people should follow personal hygiene, take necessary precautions adding that even if the COVID-19 cases are large in number, the government is ready to offer treatment.
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao held a high-level review meeting on the spread of coronavirus, measures taken to contain it and other related issues at Pragathi Bhavan on Monday.
Karnataka: Shivamogga Zoo and Safari in Tyavarekoppa
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reopened yesterday. pic.twitter.com/68gj9F2VTW
Mass awareness campaign on COVID 19 launched in Andhra Pradesh
Launching a mass awareness programme on COVID 19, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday issued helpline numbers for people.
"(Jagan Mohan) Reddy has instructed the officials to take up mass awareness programme on COVID 19 and asked them to review the classification of clusters. During a review meeting, the Chief Minister said that a mass awareness programme should be undertaken on the safety measures and how to approach for tests and when in doubt using the helpline 14410 and 104 without feeling any guilt or stigma," the Chief Minister's Office said.
Global Coronavirus death count rises to 404,245: Report
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 404,245 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT on Monday.
At least 7,065,200 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 3,078,100 are now considered recovered.
Brazil accused of manipulating coronavirus count
Critics are accusing President Jair Bolsonaro of manipulating the figures showing the spiralling coronavirus death toll in Brazil, after his government first stopped reporting the total number of fatalities and infections, and then released contradictory data.
Even as the situation has gotten worse in Brazil, the latest epicenter in the pandemic, the health ministry has made a series of unusual moves on how it presents the numbers on COVID-19.
The ministry had been the official and most widely used source for nationwide virus statistics, which paint a grim picture of its impact on Brazil: 36,455 deaths, the third-highest toll in the world, after the United States and Britain; and 691,758 infections, the second-highest caseload, after the US.
Pune: FIR registered against unknown people in connection with a violent protest by locals at a containment zone in Anand Nagar demanding removal of lockdown restrictions. Protestors alleged they were not getting adequate supply of essential items due to lockdown. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/EVYCaHZS9Q
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
#WATCH: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao & Visakhapatnam MP MVV Satyanarayana take part at a programme to celebrate one-year completion of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) govt in the state at party office in Visakhapatnam;social distancing norms flouted. pic.twitter.com/vLEbhDn6AC
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
45 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Indore district today, taking the total number of positive cases to 3,830. Death count increased to 159 after 2 deaths were reported today: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore
COVID-19 Cases In Nashik District Rise To 1,640
Number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra's Nashik district rose by 52 to 1,640 on Monday and death count mounted by two to 99, a Health official said.
The number of the recovered cases rose by 1,066, he said. A total of 219 new suspected cases were admitted in various hospitals in the district in the day, news agency PTI reported.
Manipur Reports Record Single-Day Spike Of 63 COVID-19 Cases, Count Rises To 272
In the biggest single-day jump, 63 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur on Monday, taking the state's tally to 272, officials said.
Bishnupur district registered the highest number of fresh cases at 34, followed by Kakching (18), Kamjong (3), two each in Ukhrul, Senapati and Imphal West and one each in Kangpokpi and Noney, a statement issued by the COVID-19 Common Control Room said.
All the new patients had returned from other states and contact tracing and containment measures have been taken up, it said.
A total of 58 patients have recovered so far, while 214 are undergoing treatment, news agency PTI reported.
Government of Jammu and Kashmir issues Standard Operating Procedure for salons, barbershops and beauty parlour in the entire union territory. pic.twitter.com/Vxd9OnhTZ2
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Maharashtra COVID-19 cases spike by 2,553 to 88,528; death count rises by 109 to 3,169: Health official
China Begins Evacuation Of Its Nationals From India
China began evacuating hundreds of its nationals from India starting from Monday due to the prevailing coronavirus situation in the country, the official media reported.
One flight from Mumbai left on Monday while four more chartered flights taking Chinese nationals back home will depart from India in the coming days, the Global Times reported.
Quoting an official surnamed Hu, the paper said that four chartered flights will depart from the Indian cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata and arrive in China in the coming days.
"People want to go back to China badly," Hu said.
He said there were about 3,000 Chinese people doing business or studying in big cities in India, and about half of them returned to China before the lockdown began on March 25.
The evacuation began as several Indian cities have lifted lockdowns with the opening of restaurants, shopping malls and places of worship while curbs continue in severely hit regions, news agency PTI reported.
Bihar: Automated face mask and hand sanitiser dispenser machine installed at Patna railway station for the passengers pic.twitter.com/CCySozKpKW
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
6 New Coronavirus Deaths In Rajasthan, Count Rises To 246
The death count due to COVID-19 rose to 246 in Rajasthan on Monday, with the state recording six more fatalities, officials said.
The number of cases climbed to 10,876 as 277 people tested positive for the infection on Monday, the officials said.
The fresh fatalities were reported from Jaipur (3), Jodhpur (2) and Bharatpur (1), they said.
Of the new COVID-19 cases, 67 were reported in Alwar, 60 in Bharatpur, 36 in Jodhpur, 34 in Jaipur, 12 in Kota, 11 in Pali, 10 in Sirohi, seven in Sikar, six each in Dungarpur and Bhilwara. The remaining fresh cases were from other districts in the state.
Jaipur has recorded a maximum of 2,260 cases and 115 deaths in the state, followed by Jodhpur which reported 1,879 cases and 23 fatalities.
A total of 7,714 patients have been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the infection, leaving 2,513 active COVID-19 cases in the state, he said, news agency PTI reported.
477 New COVID-19 Cases Found In Gujarat; 31 More Patients Die
The number of coronavirus cases in Gujarat rose to 20,574 on Monday after the addition of 477 new infections, while 31 more patients died, taking the count to 1,280, the state health department said.
Also, 321 more patients were discharged from hospitals on Monday, taking the number of recoveries to 13,964, it said.
The state has tested 2,56,289 samples so far, while 2,10,438 persons have been quarantined, including 2,03,626 who are under home isolation, the department said.
There are 5,330 active cases in Gujarat, where 59 patients are on ventilator currently,it said.
Gujarat COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 20,574, new cases 477, deaths 1,280, discharged 13,964, active cases 5,330, people tested so far 2,56,289, news agency PTI reported.
With 347 new cases, Ahmedabad's COVID-19 tally rises to 14,631; fatalities up by 24 to 1,039, news agency PTI reported quoting health official
Strike Two: Lt Governor Dismisses Pair Of Team Kejriwal's COVID-19 OrdersA day after Arvind Kejriwal announced that hospitals run by the Delhi government and some private hospitals will be reserved for residents of the capital amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Lieutenant Governor has overruled the decision.
Everyone will be treated in Delhi without "discrimination", Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said in an order on Monday, asserting that treatment "should not be denied to any patient on grounds of being a non-resident".
Mr Baijal also overturned the Delhi government's order on testing only those showing COVID-19 symptoms and said asymptomatic cases and high-risk contacts of a virus patient will also be tested.
37 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state, taking the total number of cases to 209 of which 157 are active cases: Government of Manipur
406 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Haryana today, taking total number of cases to 4,854 out of which 3,115 cases are active. Gurugram reported 243 cases, highest in the state today. Number of deaths due to the disease in the state stands at 39: State Health Department
Coronavirus Lockdown: Restaurants open in Delhi, but footfall still low
No entry without a mask, following of social-distancing norms, safety screen guards and disposable menu cards were among the key features as restaurants reopened in the national capital after a two-month gap, but the footfall was considerably low.
However, a sizable number of restaurants kept their shutters down due to a shortage of labour and timing of operations.
The Delhi government, in an order on Sunday, allowed restaurants to start their operations from Monday.
Coronavirus India: Employees return to government offices in West Bengal
Work resumed at different government departments in West Bengal on Monday after a gap of more than two months, with the state easing restrictions as part of ''Unlock 1'', even as public transport system was yet to pick up pace in the city and beyond.
According to a senior government official at the state secretariat ''Nabanna'', most of the departments witnessed almost 70 per cent attendance by noon, in line with the instructions issued by the Mamata Banerjee-led government.
Rosters have been prepared for the employees who would be attending offices on alternate days while strictly adhering to social distancing norms to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the official said.
Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 tally goes up to 4,813 with 154 fresh cases
A total of 154 coronavirus cases were added in the last 24 hours taking the overall infection tally to 4,813 in Andhra Pradesh, officials said on Monday.
The State Secretariat continued to report fresh Covid-19 cases as two more government employees tested positive for the virus today.
The Industries Department Special Chief Secretary Karikal Valavan issued an order asking its employees to work from home even as staff of other departments too are seeking the same in view of the rise in coronavirus cases in the Secretariat.
Coronavirus: Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rises to 415 with 3 new cases
Three more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 415. Solan district reported two cases, while Sirmaur one, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said.
Four people recovered from the disease, two in Solan and one each in Sirmaur and Hamirpur district, taking the number of recoveries to 226.
The number of active cases in the hill state stands at 183 and fatalities at six. The deaths include that of a 70-year-old woman from Delhi who had been staying at a factory's guest house in Baddi in Himachal Pradesh since March 15. She died at PGIMER Chandigarh on April 2.
Coronavirus: COVID-19 tally rises to 1,380 in Uttarakhand
Twenty-five more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand on Monday, taking the total in the state to 1,380, officials said here.
Eight new cases were reported in Haridwar district, four in Pauri, three in Tehri, two each in Rudraprayag, Champawat and Bageshwar, and one case each was reported in Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Dehradun and Chamoli districts, a state Health Department bulletin said.
Most of them have travel history to Mumbai, Delhi and the national capital region, it said.
Coronavirus: 94-year-old man survives COVID-19 infection in Uttar Pradesh
A 94-year-old man has survived coronavirus infection in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said on Monday.
The nonagenarian was admitted to the private Sharda Hospital, a dedicated COVID-19 facility, and discharged on Sunday, District Information Officer Rakesh Chauhan said.
"Ten patients were discharged from the Sharda Hospital on Sunday, including the 94-year-old man, after successful treatment of coronavirus," Mr Chauhan said.
Besides, he said, 42 patients admitted to the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) and five from the private Kailash Hospital, both in Greater Noida, were also discharged on Sunday.
Eight more COVID-19 deaths in Uttar Pradesh, 411 fresh cases
Uttar Pradesh on Monday reported eight more coronavirus deaths, taking the toll to 283, while 411 fresh cases pushed the state's infection count to 10,947, officials said.
There are 4,320 active COVID-19 cases in the state, while 6,344 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals, Principal Secretary Health Amit Mohan Prasad said.
Prasad said 13,236 tests were done on Sunday, which is so far the highest in a day. The target has been fixed to increase the testing capacity to 15,000 per day, he added.
Coronavirus: 37 more test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur
Thirty-seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Manipur, taking the total number of cases in the state to 209, officials said on Monday.
All of them had recently visited other states -- Delhi, Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh -- a statement issued by the COVID-19 Common Control Room said.
Among the fresh cases, 26 are men, it said.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Most temples across Uttarakhand reopen
Most temples across Uttarakhand reopened their gates for devotees on Monday after a gap of more than three months except the famous Chardham in Garhwal Himalayas and those within the limits of Dehradun municipal area.
Barring Chardham and the temples located within Dehradun municipal area, all shrines in the state have been reopened, CEO of Devasthanam Board Ravinath Raman told news agency PTI.
A decision on reopening Chardham, including Badrinarth, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, for pilgrims will be taken in a day or two after taking priests and stakeholders into confidence over the matter, he said.
"The district magistrates have been asked to hold discussions with the priests, stakeholders, haq and hakoodharis of the temples. A decision on whether or not to open them for devotees will be taken accordingly," he said.
Ayodhya Temple Opens With Coronavirus Precautions In Place
The Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya opened to devotees after a gap of over two months on Monday with precautions in place to prevent the coronavirus spread.
The temple will be open for eight hours from 8 am to 1 pm and then 3 pm to 6 pm every day.
On the first day, very few devotees came to the temple with the authorities restricting the number of people to five at a time at the places of worship during the current phase of the coronavirus lockdown.
According to Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of the temple, only five people will be allowed to pay obeisance at a time and that too 15 metres away from the idol of Ram Lalla.
"No prasad will be allowed as earlier. Devotees will have to follow the coronavirus protocol," he said.
Resident Magistrate KD Sharma said though prasad is not allowed, devotees can put money in the donation box.
When asked that due to the restrictions very few people will be able to pay obeisance at the temple, he said, "Nowadays, people are likely to come in less numbers. So, there will be no problem. As the footfall increases, we will decide accordingly."
Tamil Nadu: Places of worship in Chennai remain shut as no guidelines/standard operating procedures have been issued by the State Government regarding their reopening, although Centre allowed reopening of religious places from today. pic.twitter.com/WoH2AaoYgc
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Coronavirus Lockdown: Odisha airlifts 180 stranded people from Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Odisha government on Monday evacuated 180 stranded people from Andaman and Nicobar Islands by special Air Asia flight.
"Today, i.e. on 8.6.2020 by a special flight of Air Asia, 180 persons are being evacuated from Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Flight will land at Bhubaneswar at 12.50 P.M," according to an official release.
The government stated that more than 600 persons have already been evacuated by air from Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Coronavirus India: Temples, malls in Telangana reopen after prolonged lockdown
Temples and shopping malls reopened in Telangana on Monday after prolonged lockdown, with strict COVID-19 precautionary measures like wearing of masks and maintaining social distance put in place.
The temples reopened for ''darshan'' of devotees, but special pujas are not being performed, official sources said.
Famous shrines, including theLord Venkateswra temple in Hyderabad, Sri Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Yadadri were among those which reopened.
The devotees were allowed entry only after thermal screening and mandatory wearing of face masks. Circles were drawn at some temples for the purpose of maintaining social distance.
Coronavirus India: 12 new COVID-19 cases in Assam, tally reaches 2,693
Assam reported 12 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the COVID-19 tally to 2,693 in the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam had crossed the 2,600-mark with 208 new COVID-19 positive cases on Sunday.
Hard-hit by coronavirus, New York City to begin re-opening on Monday
New York City, the epicenter of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic in the US, will begin the first phase of reopening its economy on Monday, bringing about 400,000 employees back to work nearly after 100 days in lockdown when the coronavirus crisis began.
New York City had been shut since mid-March as coronavirus ravaged the metropolis, which has more than 205,000 COVID19 cases so far and close to 22,000 deaths.
"New York City has met all the metrics. We are going to open New York City for Phase 1 tomorrow, period. That will happen. When we begin Phase 1 in New York City, remember that New York City had the highest number of cases. New York City has the highest density," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday at a press briefing.
COVID-19: 97 new coronavirus cases in Rajasthan
Ninety-seven more COVID-19 cases and one death have been reported from Rajasthan, taking the total number of cases in the state to 10,696 on Monday, said the state Health Department.
Jaipur has reported the highest number of cases in Rajasthan so far, standing at 2,230. The state has also reported 241 deaths so far.
India reported the highest single-day spike of 9,983 new COVID-19 cases with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus: Odisha reports 138 new COVID-19 cases
Odisha on Monday reported 138 new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's virus tally to 2,994, an official said.
Of the 138 fresh cases, 125 have been detected from quarantine centres where people returning from different states are lodged, while 13 are local contact cases, he said.
Ganjam district reported 33 cases followed by 15 from Cuttack, 13 from Khurda, 12 from Sundrgarh, 11 from Bhadrak, 10 each from Keonjhar and Kandhamal, 7 from Puri, 6 from Jajpur and Mayurbhanj, 3 from Nayagarh, Nuapada and Dhenkanal, 2 from Kalahandi and one each from Rayagada, Sambalpur, Bolangir and Kendrapara districts.
8,107 people in Mizoram fined for violating ordinance, lockdown rules
More than Rs 18 lakh has been collected as fine from 8,107 people for violating the Mizoram (Containment and Prevention of COVID-19) Ordinance 2020, the police said.
The fine was collected from 8,107 people arrested since May 4 for violating the ordinance and other lockdown rules, a police statement said on Sunday.
Of the 8,107 people, 1,355 were caught by volunteers of local or village level task forces, it said.
So far, 3,381 people have been arrested in Aizawl district, 731 in Lawngtlai district, 701 in Lunglei district, 646 in Serchhip district, 508 in Mamit district, 476 in Champhai district, 354 in Hnahthial district, 345 in Saitual district, 329 in Siaha district, 162 in Khawzawl district and 90 in Kolasib district following the implementation of the ordinance, they said.
Besides, Rs 5,000 fine will be imposed on people who cross border or enter the state, or organise a social or religious event without permission or escape from quarantine facility, as per the ordinance.
A fine of Rs 300 will be imposed for spitting in public, Rs 200 for failing to maintain social distancing protocol and Rs 100 for failing to wear a mask in a public place.
No new COVID-19 cases amongst Maharashtra Police personnel
No new COVID-19 positive case has been reported from among Maharashtra Police personnel in the past 24 hours. However, one policeman has died during this period due to the infection.
The total number of Maharashtra Police personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far stands at 2,562.
So far, 34 policemen have died in the state due to coronavirus infection.
CRPF personnel dies of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir
A 40-year-old CRPF personnel, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at a hospital here, taking the number of fatalities due to the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir to 42, officials said on Monday.
This is the first COVID-related death of a trooper in Jammu and Kashmir.
The trooper, who was posted in Anantnag district in South Kashmir, was admitted at the SKIMS hospital here on Thursday with acute respiratory distress syndrome, the officials said.
They said the sample of the trooper, from Uttar Pradesh, was taken on Friday and it returned as positive for COVID-19. His condition became critical and he passed away on Sunday night due to cardiopulmonary arrest, the officials said.
Coronavirus: 8 new COVID-19 cases in Mizoram
Eight more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the total number of cases in the state to 42, an official of the Health department said on Monday.
Of the 244 samples tested on Sunday, 8 have come out as positive, he said.
The official said that the new 8 patients - 5 females and 3 males were diagnosed with Covid-19 at Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on Sunday night.
Of the 8 patients, 5 are from Champhai district near Myanmar border, 2 from Khawzawl district and 1 from south Mizorams Siaha district, he said.
Watch: Delhi's Jama Masjid reopens to devotees today after over 2 months.
Watch: Delhi's Jama Masjid reopens to devotees today after over 2 months. @akshaydongre4 reports on the new rules in place.#Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/zsUMVkbrIE
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 8, 2020
Health Ministry Drafts Rules To Help Coronavirus Patients Access New Drugs
The Union Health Ministry has come up with draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules, inserting provisions for "compassionate use" of any unapproved drug that is in the phase-III clinical trial, either in India or abroad, by importing or indigenous manufacturing. Read more
The Union Health Ministry has come up with draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules, inserting provisions for "compassionate use" of any unapproved drug that is in the phase-III clinical trial, either in India or abroad, by importing or indigenous manufacturing. Read more
Watch | Temple bells covered, holy water replaced by sanitiser and no 'prasad' as religious places across the country reopen today.
Watch | Temple bells covered, holy water replaced by sanitiser and no 'prasad': @SukirtiDwivedi reports from Delhi's Hanuman Temple as religious places across the country reopen today. #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/9NivrOKxVi
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 8, 2020
Extraordinary Acts Of Generosity During India's Virus Lockdown
Rajesh Rana and his three children were surviving on one meal a day when the call came.
At first, he thought there was a mistake. The 40-year-old carpenter in Mumbai had spent two months without work amid India's stringent pandemic lockdown, unable to earn money or return to his village. Read more
Watch: Ayodhya's temporary Ram Mandir reopens, most Mathura temples shut.
Watch: Ayodhya's temporary Ram Mandir reopens, most Mathura temples shut. Report by @alok_pandey
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 8, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/wExx93PuHO#Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/QxNEPVLfZm
New Zealand Clears Its Last COVID-19 Case
New Zealand has no active COVID-19 cases after the country's final patient was given the all clear and released from isolation, health authorities said Monday.
The milestone was "really good news" and an achievement the whole of New Zealand could take heart from, health department director-general Ashley Bloomfield said.
"Having no active cases for the first time since February 28 is certainly a significant mark in our journey but, as we've previously said, ongoing vigilance against COVID-19 will continue to be essential," he said in a statement.
Breaking| 9,983 coronavirus cases in India in 24 hours, 2.56 lakh total cases, 7,135 deaths
Surge In Latin America As Global Coronavirus Number Pass 4,00,000
Surging fatalities in Latin America helped push the global number of deaths due to coronavirus to above 4,00,000 on Sunday, even as Europe emerged from its virus lockdown with infections increasingly under control there.
Pope Francis, addressing Catholics in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday for the first time since the health emergency began, said the worst was over in Italy and expressed sympathy for those in hard-hit Latin American countries.
"Your presence in the square is a sign that in Italy the acute phase of the epidemic is over," Francis said as the Vatican confirmed it had no more cases of COVID-19 among its employees or within Vatican City.
"Unfortunately in other countries -- I am thinking of some of them -- the virus continues to claim many victims."
With Reopening Of Religious Places From Today, People Offer Prayers At Temples In National Capital
More than two months after the nationwide lockdown was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus, people on Monday offered prayers at Kalka Ji Temple as the government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.
As per Ministry of Health guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir/singing groups are not allowed.
People also gathered at Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk to offer prayers.
Delhi: People gather at Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk to offer prayers as Government has allowed reopening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/RI39bknqGw
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Malls, Hotels, Restaurants Can Open, No Gatherings Will Be Allowed: Bhopal District Collector
Shopping malls, hotels and restaurants situated outside containment zones here can open from today, as per officials.
According to Tarun Pithode, District Collector, Bhopal, there will be, however, a complete ban on gatherings.
The nationwide lockdown which was first imposed in the month of March to check the spread of coronavirus has been gradually relaxed.
Lucknow's Eidgah Mosque reopens today, after over 2 months, with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Lucknow's Eidgah Mosque reopens today, after over 2 months, with COVID-19 safety measures in place.#Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/LynVTAO8t2
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 8, 2020
Combating COVID-19: Mumbai Auto Drivers Use Isolation Cover For Safety
Vicky Nagpal from Mumbai is producing isolation covers for auto-rickshaws, as a precautionary step to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to passenger and auto drivers.
"We were already making these cover for cars. Now we are manufacturing it for auto rickshaws. In Mumbai, the State Government is giving relaxation in lockdown day by day. From today auto-rickshaws will be allowed," he said.
"Auto rickshaw owners come to me and asked for some protection from COVID-19. We made this product for them," he added.
Maharashtra: Vicky Nagpal from Mumbai is producing 'isolation covers' for auto rickshaws, as a precautionary step to mitigate risk of #COVID19 to passenger & auto drivers. He says,"we were already making these cover for cars. Now we are manufacturing it for auto rickshaws." (7/6) pic.twitter.com/If72ZRWsMZ
- ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
33-Year-Old Journalist Dies Of Coronavirus In Telangana
A 33-year-old journalist working for a Telugu television channel died due to COVID-19 on Sunday morning at the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
A 33-year-old journalist working for a Telugu television channel died due to COVID-19 on Sunday morning at the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
The reporter was admitted to the hospital on June 4 after being referred from another state-run hospital, where he had tested positive. Read more
Over 2.5 Lakh Coronavirus Cases In India, Maharashtra Crosses China Tally
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 2.5 lakh on Sunday, data from state governments showed, as a surge in infections continued amid increasing relaxations allowed by the government following an over two-month nationwide lockdown. The country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day. Read more
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 2.5 lakh on Sunday, data from state governments showed, as a surge in infections continued amid increasing relaxations allowed by the government following an over two-month nationwide lockdown. The country recorded a daily jump of COVID-19 cases by over 9,000 for the fifth straight day. Read more
US records almost 700 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Report
The coronavirus pandemic killed 691 people in the United States over the past 24 hours, the lowest number in a week, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed on Sunday.
There have been a total of 110,482 deaths in the country and 1,938,842 cases, the Baltimore-based institutions' real-time tracker reported at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sunday).
Both the number of cases and death count are by far the highest in the world.
Shramik train with 1,750 passengers from Bengaluru leaves for UP
A Shramik special train carrying migrant workers departed from KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
The train was carrying around 1,750 passengers.
The government has allowed operation of Shramik special trains for the purpose of repatriation of stranded people amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Delhi: People offer prayers at Kalka Ji Temple as Government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
As per Ministry of Health guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir/singing groups, etc are not allowed. pic.twitter.com/r8StjII0ij
Delhi: People gather at Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk to offer prayers as Government has allowed reopening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/RI39bknqGw
- ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Malls, religious places to open from today in many states
Shopping malls, religious places, hotels and restaurants are set to reopen in most states from today after over two months, that could pose new challenges to check the spread of the coronavirus. In the malls, cinema halls, gaming arcades and children play areas will continue to be in the prohibited segment.
Many states have issues different SOPs over the re-opening of such places.
The Punjab government for example provides for a token-based entry to malls as part of its guidelines. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that malls, restaurants and religious places in the national capital would open, but banquet halls and hotels would remain closed.
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