The first phase of the nationwide lockdown began on March 25. (File)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm this evening, a day after his six-hour meeting with Chief Ministers on the road ahead after May 17, when the coronavirus lockdown is due to end. PM Modi had hinted in yesterday's meeting that the lockdown would continue, but with far less restrictions.
The Air India headquarters in Delhi has been shut for two days after a peon tested positive for coronavirus. Everyone, including the Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola, will work from home, the national carrier said on Tuesday. The office is being sanitised. There are up to 200 people, including visitors, in the building at any given time, according to officials.
India reported 3,604 new coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours and 87 deaths linked to the illness that brings the total number of cases in the country to 70,756, including 2,293 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases Live Updates:
Coronavirus news: 13 deaths and 406 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours
13 deaths and 406 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours till midnight yesterday, taking the total number of cases to 7639 and deaths to 86: Delhi Health Department
13 deaths and 406 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours till midnight yesterday, taking the total number of cases to 7639 and deaths to 86: Delhi Health Department pic.twitter.com/wmPcyofwAK
- ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2020
PM Modi to address nation at 8 pm today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm this evening, a day after his six-hour meeting with Chief Ministers on the road ahead after May 17, when the coronavirus lockdown is due to end.
Shri @narendramodi will be addressing the nation at 8 PM this evening.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 12, 2020
COVID-19: Arvind Kejriwal seeks suggestions of people on lockdown relaxations post-May 17
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked for suggestions on lockdown post-May 17, by asking people to WhatsApp their suggestions on 8800007722 by 5 pm.
Air India office in Delhi shut for two days after peon tests positive for coronavirus
The Air India headquarters in Delhi has been shut for two days after a peon tested positive for coronavirus. Everyone, including the Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola, will work from home, the national carrier said on Tuesday. The office is being sanitized. There are up to 200 people, including visitors, in the building at any given time, according to officials. Read here
Government conducting telephonic survey on coronavirus
A telephonic survey on coronavirus is being undertaken by the government where citizens will receive calls on their mobile phones from 1921 number.
#CoronaUpdate:
- Ministry of Health 🇮🇳 #StayHome #StaySafe (@MoHFW_INDIA) May 12, 2020
A Telephonic Survey on #COVID19 is being undertaken where you shall receive calls on your mobile from 1921 number.
Please participate in this survey with your information.#SwasthaBharat#IndiaFightsCorona#Lockdown3#HealthForAll#CoronaOutbreakpic.twitter.com/yakTELRxNg
Coronavirus news: Indian Naval Ship reaches Maldives
The Indian Naval Ship Kesari reaches Male port in the Maldives, the first destination under Mission Sagar.
#WATCH Indian Naval Ship Kesari reaches Malé port in Maldives, the first destination under #MissionSagar. It will discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from people of India to the people of Maldives. pic.twitter.com/i7aoAX1HKk
- ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 47 more COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan
Two deaths and 47 more cases of COVID-19 have been reported from Rajasthan on Tuesday, informed the state Health Department. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state now stands at 4,035.
Coronavirus news: 12 more COVID-19 cases in Bihar
Twelve more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Bihar, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 761 on Tuesday, said Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary (Health). The total number of positive coronavirus cases across the country now stands at 70,756, including 46,008 active cases of the virus.
Coronavirus: 2 migrants killed in Haryana, UP, run over by cars on their way home
Two migrants on the move amid the coronavirus lockdown have been killed since last night in hit-and-run incidents in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. A migrant worker from Bihar was killed and another injured after being hit by a speeding car in Haryana, the police said on Tuesday. Another migrant cycling home was killed last night in Rae Bareli. Two migrants walking on a road in Ambala Cantonment in Haryana were hit by an SUV early this morning. One died on the spot while the other is in hospital with serious injuries. Read more
Two migrants on the move amid the coronavirus lockdown have been killed since last night in hit-and-run incidents in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. A migrant worker from Bihar was killed and another injured after being hit by a speeding car in Haryana, the police said on Tuesday. Another migrant cycling home was killed last night in Rae Bareli. Two migrants walking on a road in Ambala Cantonment in Haryana were hit by an SUV early this morning. One died on the spot while the other is in hospital with serious injuries. Read more
Latest: Coronavirus cases in India cross 70,000-mark
India reported 3,604 new coronavirus patients in the last 24 hours and 87 deaths linked to the illness that brings the total number of cases in the country to 70,756, including 2,293 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today.
Coronavirus news: 10 test positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh
Out of the 1,019 samples tested on Monday for coronavirus, 10 have been found COVID-19 positive, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow said today.
Coronavirus: Special train with 1,200 migrant workers reaches Uttarakhand from Gujarat
A special train carrying 1,200 migrant workers reached Kathgodam in Uttarakhand from Gujarat's Surat. The train reached at 11:30 pm on Monday.
Dehradun Municipal Corporation undertook spraying of disinfectants in various parts of the city, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Uttarakhand: Dehradun Municipal Corporation undertook spraying of disinfectants in various parts of the city, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of #Coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/14JgVMGou7
- ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2020
Coronavirus lockdown likely in red zones after may 17, relaxation elsewhere: sources
The nationwide COVID-19 lockdown is likely to be extended for a third time beyond May 17 but more restrictions may be eased in areas that are not severely affected, government sources told NDTV on Monday, following an online meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state chief ministers. Restrictions like a night curfew and curbs on public transport may continue in areas designated as Red Zones, sources said. PM Modi has asked states to send in suggestions for changes to the current rules by May 15. Read Here
Coronavirus news: Indians in US face repatriation trouble
According to the regulations issued by the Indian government last month and updated last week, visas of foreign nationals and OCI cards, that provide visa-free travel privileges to the people of Indian-origin, have been suspended as part of the new international travel restrictions.
Mike Pompeo holds video conference
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday held a video conference with his counterparts from India, Australia, Brazil, Israel, Japan and South Korea on the issues related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Pleased to speak with @MarisePayne, @ernestofaraujo, @DrSJaishankar, @Israel_katz, @moteging, and @MOFAkr_eng to discuss cooperation in combatting the #COVID19 pandemic. The rule of law, transparency, and accountability will be key to our shared success.
- Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 11, 2020
Coronavirus updates: Gujarat confirms 347 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 347 new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Gujarat, taking the total count in the state to 8,542. "A total of 347 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of cases stands at 8542 now, including 2,780 people who recovered and 513 deaths," according to an official statement issued by the State Health Department.
Coronavirus case: Jharkhand reports another COVID-19 case
One more case of coronavirus has been reported in Jharkhand. "With another coronavirus case being reported from Hindpiri, Ranchi, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 161," according to an official statement issued by the government.
Coronavirus India: Pune reports 112 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths till Monday
As many as 112 new cases of coronavirus and five deaths have been reported in Pune till Monday.
"A total of five deaths and 112 new positive cases have been confirmed in Pune district on Monday. With this, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases here stands at 2,969 and 161 people have died due to the virus so far," according to an official statement by the Pune district Health Department.
It further said that 101 people suffering from coronavirus have recovered and been discharged on Monday.
Special quarantine arrangements at Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati for Indians returning from US: Andhra Pradesh government
Andhra Pradesh government has made all arrangements to screen people returning from the United States and to send them to dedicated quarantine centres soon after they land.
Special arrangements have been made at the three international airports in the state -Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and Tirupati airports to receive the flights bringing back Indian nationals.
AP Government special representative in North America Pandugayala Rathnakar said on Monday, "I thank our leader of the people and chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy for his efforts to bring back people stranded in the US. The condition has been alarming in the US due to which people are scared and looking towards their leader Jagan Mohan Reddy who coordinated with the central government and with his continuous efforts now successfully Telugu people from the US and other countries are returning back to their home.
Vande Bharat Mission: 180 Indians land in Chennai from Malaysia
Air India repatriation flight from Kuala Lumpur with 180 people, including two infants, onboard landed at Chennai Airport on Monday. The special flight brought back Indian citizens who were stranded in Malaysia, due to coronavirus-induced lockdown.
The flight was operated under operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back Indians who wished to return home.
Air Indian special flight carrying 179 passengers landed at Cochin International Airport on Sunday
Vande Bharat Mission: 288 Indians Stranded In USA, UAE Land In Hyderabad
As many as 288 people stranded in the USA and UAE arrived at the international airport on board two Air India flights on Monday as part of the off-shore evacuation drive of Indian Citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission during the COVID-19 lockdown.
While 118 people returned from San Francisco in the US, the other 170 came from Abu Dhabi, sources at the GMR-led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport said.
Air India flight AI 1617 from San Francisco via Mumbai landed in the morning while the AI 1920 at 8.50 pm, they said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Launches India's First PPE Kit Seam Sealing Machine In Rajkot
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday launched the first indigenous seam sealing machine, which helps in manufacturing PPE kits.
After launching the machine via video conference, Chief Minister Rupani congratulated the producers of the machine and the doctors of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for this invention and said that medical staff is currently battling against the coronavirus and it is important to keep them safe.
This indigenous seam sealing machine has been produced under the guidance of IMA, Rajkot, within a very short duration.
The cost of this machine will be 50 per cent lesser than those imported. In the first batch, the company will manufacture 200 units of the machine at a cost of Rs 4 lakh.
Coronavirus Lockdown: East Coast Railway advises special train passengers to carry food, linen
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday issued an advisory for passengers to travel on a special train on May 13, asking them to carry their own food and linen and arrive at the city station at least 90 minutes before departure for health screening.
The train, with all AC coaches, will leave from the Bhubaneswar railway station at 10 am on Wednesday and terminate at New Delhi, an ECoR official said.
"Only limited food and packaged drinking water will be available on payment inside the train and the passengers are advised to carry their own food," the official said, adding that the linen will not be provided.
The train will stop at Balasore, Hijli (Kharagpur), Tata, Bokaro Steel City, Gaya, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, and Kanpur Central before terminating at the national capital.
