Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: 6 Employees of Oppo's Noida Factory Test Positive; Cases Rise in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Odisha

Maharashtra Police Personnel Infected | A total of 1,273 personnel of Maharashtra Police including 131 officers have contracted Covid-19 so far. Out of the total cases, 291 police personnel have recovered while 11 others succumbed to the infection, states the Maharashtra Police.

Fears of second-round infections flare after Wuhan reported a cluster of cases, the first since a lockdown was lifted on April 8.

Oppo, Noida Factory Update | "Will only allow employees with negative test results to resume office following all safety protocols. We are undertaking stringent measures to keep the employees safe and disinfecting the premises," OPPO India.

Chicken & Meat Shops Open in Khan Market, Delhi | Chicken and meat shops, stationery shops, dairy, bakeries, sweet shops and photostate shops opened at Khan Market in Delhi amid coronavirus lockdown 4.0.

6 Employees of Oppo Factory in Noida Infected | Six employees of OPPO mobile company's factory in Greater Noida have tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19). All operations at the factory have been suspended. The operations there had resumed on May 8.

Smith, who also uses Instagram and YouTube, joined TikTok last fall because she didn't see mental health professionals on the short-form video app.

Restrictions Under Sec 144 Extended in Chhattisgarh for 3 Months | The Chhattisgarh government has extended restrictions imposed in all districts of the state under CrPC Section 144 for next three months in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, an official said on Monday.

Maharashtra Government Approves Task Force | The Maharashtra government has approved the formation of a task force which will give recommendations to the Govt to incorporate AYUSH treatment modalities specifically for increasing immunity against Covid-19, said the State Medical Education & Drug Department, ANI reports.

Delhi Coronavirus Cases Cross 10k-mark | The number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi have reached 10,054, with 299 new cases, 283 recoveries. Active cases are at 5,409.

6 More Coronavirus Cases in Bihar | Six more Covid-19 cases have been reported in Bihar today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,326.

The Chairman of the Railway Board, who was present in the video conference, assured that more number of special trains can be started if the states provide quick clearances.

Life in a Pandemic | A woman prays during a Roman Catholic service held outside of a food bank at St. Bartholomew Church, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the Elmhurst section of Queens, New York City, US. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

48 New Cases in Odisha | A total of 48 new Covid-19 cases have been detected in Odisha, the total positive cases climb to 876 in the state.

States' Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines | For latest updates related to various states' lockdown 4.0 guidelines, head over here → Lockdown Live Updates. 

140 More Covid-19 Cases in Rajasthan | A total of 140 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today, along with two more deaths. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 5,342, including 133 deaths and 2,666 discharged.

Memes on Twitter show a comparison of the first lockdown, vs how people feel now, with Day 55 beginning May 18.

Andhra Government to Carry out Meeting at 11 am | The Andhra Pradesh government will be carrying out a review meeting at 11am to decide on the further course of action for coronavirus lockdown 4.0 in the state.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Under Coronavirus Quarantine | Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his family members have been placed under 14-day home quarantine after they reach Budhana town in Uttar Pradesh for Eid from Mumbai, said police.

5 Doctors Test Positive in Kashmir | Five doctors have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kashmir, News18 reports.

Punjab Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines | In Punjab, the lockdown 4.0 will essentially be follow those norms of the previous lockdown phase. Shops can open from 7 am to 6 pm. Intra state transport will begin. Taxis and autos will restart with conditions. Motorcycles can be used conditionally. Additional guidelines:

2 More Passengers on Mumbai-goa Train Test Positive | Two more passengers on Mumbai-Goa train test positive for Covid-19 during TrueNat testing. A total of 9 passengers on this train have tested positive so far. The total number of active cases in Goa reaches 31.

Symptoms of Coronavirus | Common symptoms include: 

◕ fever
◕ tiredness
◕ dry cough

Other symptoms include:

◕ shortness of breath
◕ aches and pains
◕ sore throat
◕ and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.

Jump in India's Covid-19 Cases, Deaths | Within 24 hours, India has seen a jump of 157 deaths and 5,242 coronavirus cases.

India Coronavirus Latest Updates | The number of Covid-19 cases in India has risen to 96,169. The active cases stand at 56,316. While 36,823 people have been cured, 3,029 persons have died.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Writes to Mamata Banerjee | MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee requesting her to inform Ministry of Railways about the requirement of a Shramik special Indore-Kolkata train for the migrant workers living in Indore, who want to return to their native place in West Bengal, ANI reports.

Life in a Pandemic | Neonatal Nurse Kirsty Hartley carries premature baby Theo Anderson to his mother Kirsty in the Neonatal ICU at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley General Hospital in East Lancashire, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Burnley, Britain. (Reuters/Hannah McKay)

China Sees Pollution Levels Increase Post Lockdown | China's levels of some air pollutants have risen back to above last year's levels after dropping when the government imposed strict lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study published on Monday.

Egypt Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions | Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and halt public transport from May 24 for six days during the WEid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday.

People Arrive at Punjab Temple for 'Darshan' | People were seen arriving at 'Mata Bhadrakali Mandir' in Amritsar to pay witness to their deity, to mark the beginning of a fair. The priest told ANI - "Had urged them to stay at home but they requested for 'darshan'. We're ensuring social distancing, two devotees coming at a time and going back soon."

Migrant Crisis in India | Satyendra Kumar, a migrant worker, massages the feet of his daughter after walking for three days, as they wait to cross the border to their home state of Uttar Pradesh, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in New Delhi. (Reuters/Adnan Abidi)