Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Tally Crosses 1 Lakh With 4,970 Covid-19 Cases in 24 Hrs, Death Toll at 3,163

Loans worth over Rs 6.45 lakh crore were sanctioned by PSBs during March 1 – May 15 for 54.96 lakh accounts from MSME, Retail, Agriculture & Corporate sectors. A notable increase compared to the Rs 5.95 lakh crore sanctioned as of May 8: Finance Minister's Office. 

'Proactive Coordination' between States and Rly Min for Migrants : MHA | Proactive coordination between states and the Railway Ministry is required to run more trains, buses for smooth transport of migrant workers. Create rest places with food etc for people on foot, till they are guided to bus or rail stations. Dispel rumours, give clarity on train/bus departures: Ministry of Home Affairs

Proactive coord between States & @RailMinIndia reqd to run more trains; run more buses for smooth transport of #MigrantWorkers.
Create rest places with food etc for people on foot, till they are guided to bus/rail stations.
Dispel rumours, give clarity on train/bus departures:MHA pic.twitter.com/EUHZgU5egD

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) May 19, 2020

US Reports More than 21,500 New Covid-19 Cases | At least 21,551 new coronavirus cases and 785 Covid-19-related deaths were reported in the United States on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University tally, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 1,508,308 and 90,347 fatalities.

The CDC study, expected to launch in June or July, will test samples from blood donors in 25 metropolitan areas for antibodies created when the immune system fights the coronavirus, said Dr Michael…

Haryana Govt to Start Inter-State Bus Services | Haryana government has decided to start bus services on various routes for commuters to travel from one state to another. In this regard, the state government has written to Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Union Territory Chandigarh, reports ANI. 

Arvind Kejriwal Calls for Strict Adherence to Lockdown Relaxation Rules | Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet today said, as the city observes relaxations in certain economic activities amid the Covid-19 spread, "it is highly imperative for everyone to follow the restrictions and control corona."

आज से कुछ आर्थिक गतिविधियाँ शुरू हो रही हैं। हमारी बहुत बड़ी ज़िम्मेदारी है कि पूरे अनुशासन से रहें और करोना को कंट्रोल में रखें। मास्क, सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग और हैंड सैनिटायज़र

आप और आपका परिवार स्वस्थ रहें- ऐसी प्रभु से प्रार्थना है।हम अनुशासन से रहेंगे, तो प्रभु हमारी रक्षा करेंगे

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 19, 2020

Bihar Registers Nine New Covid-19 Cases | Health officials confirmed nine new Covid-19 cases in Bihar, taking the total number of infections in the state to 1,442 today. 

Bus Services Resume in Delhi | Delhi government has allowed resumption of auto, taxi, private cab and bus services after certain restrictions were relaxed amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Only one passenger in an auto, two passengers in a car and 20 passengers in a bus will be allowed at a time, according to new lockdown rules. (Image: News18)

Rajasthan Records 122 New Coronavirus Cases | Health officials confirmed 122 new Covid-19 cases and one death today, taking the total number of positive cases in Rajasthan to 5,629. (Image: ANI)

Bihar Road Accident Kills 9 Migrants | At least nine migrant labourers were killed and several injured after a truck and a bus collided in Naugachhia, near Bhagalpur region in Bihar today. Reports suggest that the truck fell off the road following the collision. Rescue operation is currently underway, according to ANI. 

Bihar: At least 9 labourers dead & several injured after a truck & a bus collided in Naugachhia, Bhagalpur. The truck in which the labourers were travelling, fell off the road following the collision. Rescue operation underway. pic.twitter.com/rGVxw6xQVh

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

According to police, gold dust hunting has been happening stealthily for a while as the seekers aim to salvage gold flakes by sieving out the dust to sell the flakes.

Helping Hands | Delhi police personnel helped some children continue with their primary education studies amid Covid-19 lockdown. Two school-going girls and three other children of migrants who got stuck in the city due to lockdown were given classes by the staff of the GK police station, reported News18. For the children of migrant workers, the exercise was the learning experience. Head Constable Tara Chand and W/Ct. Neelam daily visited them and taught them rhymes, alphabets, counting, colouring, etc. The one hour classes have taken place at the premises since April 10. (Image: News18)

Only Vehicles With Movement Pass Allowed Entry Into Noida | Only those vehicles having movement pass issued by the Noida District Magistrate will be allowed to entry into the area. People travelling from Delhi to Noida using Kalindi Kunj barrage flyover and DND flyover may plan their trip accordingly: UP Police

Traffic Alert

As U.P. police is allowing entry to NOIDA only for vehicle heaving movement pass issued by D.M. NOIDA. People travelling from Delhi to Noida using Kalindi Kunj barrage flyover and DND flyover may plan their trip accordingly.

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) May 19, 2020

Paswan's Office, Food Ministry in Krishi Bhawan Sealed | Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan's office and part of his ministry located in Krishi Bhawan building in Central Delhi has been sealed and will remain closed till tomorrow after an official in the Animal Husbandry and Dairying tested positive for Covid-19.

The Karnataka government said it will not open up hotels, restaurants and clubs yet for catering food to the public. Hotels may only be allowed to supply cooked food as takeaways or deliveries through…

Lockdown Relaxation in Hyderabad | Auto-rickshaws, taxi services resume and barbershops open in Hyderabad in the fourth phase of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown till May 31. 

Hyderabad: Auto and taxi services resume, barbershops open, in the fourth phase of lockdown till May 31 pic.twitter.com/vk5izkA6kw

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

Mumbai Police Deploy Forces at Covid-19 Zones | A total of five companies of CISF and CRPF to be deployed in Zone 1- Colaba to Marine Drive, Zone3- Tardeo, Nagpada, Worli to NM Joshi Marg, Zone 5- Dharavi to Dadar, Zone 6- Chembur to Mankhurd and Zone 9- Bandra to Amboli (Andheri West), in Mumbai, from today, Mumbai Police told ANI

Odisha Residents Brace for Cyclone Amphan | Residents from Odisha's coastal region of Jagatsinghpur were shifted to a cyclone shelter last night as super cyclonic storm ‘AMPHAN spiralled towards Indian shores’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah storm compounded worries at a time when the country is grappling with mounting Covid-19 deaths and cases. Read our LIVE coverage here 

Odisha: Residents from coastal areas of Jagatsinghpur were shifted to a cyclone shelter last night, to protect them from heavy rains and winds to be caused by super cyclonic storm ‘AMPHAN’ pic.twitter.com/HMdCoF0NPC

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

India Confirms 1,01,139 Coronavirus Cases | Latest figures released by the ministry of health and family welfare shows 1,01,139 coronavirus cases in the country, including 58,802 active cases, 39,173 cured cases, 3,163 deaths and one migrated case. 

Trump claimed that more people would have died from coronavirus in the country had he not imposed a ban on travel from China, which was 'opposed' by the health agency.

Govt Offices to Operate in Full Capacity in Odisha | All government offices will be operating with the full capacity of employees from today with complete adherence to social distancing norm, according to new lockdown rules released by the Odisha government.

Vande Bharat Mission Updates | Stranded Indian students arrive at Manila International Airport to board the special Air India Manila-Mumbai-Visakhapatnam repatriation flight scheduled for today. The flight operation is undertaken under the government's second phase of Vande Bharat Mission. (Image: ANI)

Kelvin D Edwards, 35, attacked Kevin Craft, 55, and his wife, Leanne Craft, 50, of Brentwood, on Sunday afternoon at a Public Storage site in Nashville.

US to Extend Travel & Border Restrictions Amid Covid-19 | The Trump administration is preparing to extend travel restrictions and border control measures this week related to the coronavirus pandemic, two administration officials told CNN. The latest slate of restrictions shows that while the United States moves toward reopening, the federal government is not ready to ease measures put in place in March that largely sealed off the US to stem the spread of Covid-19. The strict rules also have the effect of continuing to curb immigration to the US. 

As many as 19,893 people residing in the affected villages were compensated with Rs 10,000 each. Reddy further assured of taking stringent action against those responsible for the tragedy.

Recovery Rate More Important than Covid-19 Numbers: Kant | It is not total number of positive cases but the mortality and recovery rates which are critical. We are faring well on both. Fatalities are 2 per million compared to 275 in US & 591 in Spain. Our mortality rate is 3% compared to 16% in France.Recovery rate is constantly improving & is now 38%: NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant

It is not total no of +ve cases but the mortality & recovery rates which are critical. We are faring well on both. Fatalities are 2 per Mn compared to 275 in US & 591 in Spain. Our mortality rate is 3% compared to 16% in France.Recovery rate is constantly improving & is now 38%

— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) May 19, 2020

The vaccine, mRNA-1273, appeared to produce an immune response in eight people who received it, of the same magnitude as that observed in people convalescing from the virus, the company said.

4 Migrants Killed in Maharashtra Road Accident | Atleast four migrant workers were killed and 15 injured after a bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck, in Yavatmal, early morning today. The bus was travelling from Solapur to Jharkhand, reports ANI.

Maharashtra: 4 migrant workers killed, 15 injured after a bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck, in Yavatmal, early morning today. The bus was travelling from Solapur to Jharkhand. pic.twitter.com/kEURdmqTOx

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

Train and Transport Services Begin in Karnataka | After 55 days of observing nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus,  state-run Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will resume services in Karnataka. According to new guideline rules, 30 passengers will be allowed to travel per bus. 

Taxi Services Resume in Delhi | Taxi services resume in Delhi today as the nation enters its fourth phase of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown till May 31. "We welcome the government's decision to resume taxi services. Taxis can operate with only two passengers at a time in a car. The government should bring an insurance policy for taxi drivers," a taxi driver told ANI. 

Taxi services resume in Delhi today during fourth phase of nationwide lockdown till May 31. Taxi drivers say, "We welcome govt's decision to resume taxi services. Taxis can operate with only 2 passengers at a time in a car. Govt should bring an insurance policy for taxi drivers". pic.twitter.com/sBPVzXPFR8

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020