Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The number of coronavirus cases in India recorded in a single day crossed the 6,000-mark for the first time on Friday with 6,088 infections in the last 24 hours taking the overall case count to 1,18,447, according to health ministry data. The overall death toll has risen to 3,583 with 148 deaths confirmed in the last one day.
The Maharashtra government has brought 80 percent of beds in all private hospitals across the state under its purview till August 31 this year. Brought into force by an order passed under the Epidemic Diseases Act, the government will now regulate the usage of private hospital bed capacity and has also capped the prices of treatments that can be billed to patients.
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May 22, 2020 9:55 am (IST)
Northeast Covid-19 Count | The total number of positive cases in the country stands at 431 and over five deaths, according to latest official figures. The tally includes 220 active cases, 191 people cured/discharged and five migranted cases. Here's News18's state-wise Covid-19 update.
The chief minister asked the chief secretary to arrange trains for migrant workers to reach their native places, an official release said.
May 22, 2020 9:43 am (IST)
Gurgaon Reports First Covid-19 Death | Struggling with the maximum coronavirus cases in Haryana, Gurgaon on Thursday reported its first Covid-19 death with total infectious cases in the state rising to 1,031. A 38-year-old man from Gurgaon, who had been suffering from cough and fever for the past five days, passed away on Wednesday. Read More Here
May 22, 2020 9:40 am (IST)
Delhi HC Further Suspends Functioning of Sub, District Courts | In view of the fourth phase of coronavirus lockdown, the Delhi High Court further suspended the functioning of all subordinate courts and district court of Delhi till 31st May.
The idea of helicopter money, or dumping cash unexpectedly onto a struggling economy, is slowly gaining currency among economists and policymakers as the pandemic looks to inflict the worst blow to…
May 22, 2020 9:28 am (IST)
South Korea Reports 20 New Virus Cases | South Korea has reported 20 new coronavirus cases, including nine in the Seoul metropolitan area, as authorities scramble to stem transmissions while proceeding with a phased reopening of schools. The figures announced today by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought the nation's tally to 11,142 cases and 264 deaths. Nine other new cases were linked to international arrivals, reports the Associated Press.
May 22, 2020 9:25 am (IST)
India Post Reopens International Speed Post Services | India Post Office resumes booking services for international speed post to 15 countries and international tracked packet services. Delivery timelines will depend on aviation services. Booking for international parcels and letters remain suspended: Union Minister, RS Prasad
It is expected that the governor may announce an extension of the loan moratorium for term loans for a few more months in the backdrop of extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 31.
May 22, 2020 9:19 am (IST)
Indian Railways Issues New Notice | From today onwards, booking/cancellation of reserved tickets will be available at Post Offices, Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra licensees, through authorized agents of IRCTC and Passenger Reservation System counters of designated facilities and Common Service Centers: Indian Railways
May 22, 2020 9:11 am (IST)
Nepal Registers 30 New Cases | Health officials in Nepal reported 30 new coronavirus cases today, taking the total number of infections to 487 with 3 deaths and 49 recoveries.
May 22, 2020 9:10 am (IST)
Covid-19-hit China Decides Not to Set Annual Growth Target | China took the rare move of not setting an annual growth target this year after the coronavirus battered the world's second-largest economy and ravaged global growth, Premier Li Keqiang said Friday. Read More Here
May 22, 2020 9:01 am (IST)
India's Coronavirus Count Rise to 1,18,447 | Latest figures by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shows India confirmed a record daily increase of coronavirus cases with 6,088 cases and 140 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country now stands at1,18,447and includes 66,330 active cases, 48,533 cured/discharges and over 3,583 deaths.
Official figures show that the death toll involving those tested positive for COVID-19 in Britain has reached 36,042, an increase of 338 from the previous day's figures.
May 22, 2020 8:55 am (IST)
US Confirms 1,255 Deaths in 24 Hours | US records 1,255 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 94,661, according to Johns Hopkins University tracker.
May 22, 2020 8:53 am (IST)
1st Intrastate Train Leaves Bengaluru
First Intrastate Train Leaves Bengaluru Station | The first intrastate train after lockdown, the triweekly superfast special train departed today at 8 am from Bengaluru. The train carrying 338 passengers took off from Kanteerava Sangolli Rayanna Station in Bengaluru and is headed to Belgaum.
May 22, 2020 8:45 am (IST)
People Wait Outside New Delhi Railway Station | People gather outside the Rail Reservation Centre of New Delhi Railway Station as reservation counters and Common Service Centers to book train tickets will resume today months after travel restrictions were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Delhi: People gather outside the Rail Reservation Centre of New Delhi Railway Station as reservation counters and Common Service Centers to book train tickets will resume today. pic.twitter.com/V0o2mT6yRr
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May 22, 2020 8:11 am (IST)
Delhi Police: Rs 10 Lakh for Covid-19 Victims' Kin | The amount given to families Delhi police official who die of the novel coronavirus has been increased from Rs 7 lakhs to Rs 10 lakh, reports ANI.
May 22, 2020 8:08 am (IST)
Delhi Police to Now Give Rs 10,000 to Covid-19 Infected Personnel | A recent statement issued by the Delhi police states that the department will now be giving Rs 10,000 to personnel who get infected with Covid-19 while on duty, instead of the Rs 1 lakh that was given earlier. "This decision has been taken as Delhi Police bears hospital and other expenses," officials told ANI.
The economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Economic output dropped in the first quarter at its sharpest rate…
May 22, 2020 8:01 am (IST)
AIIMS Docs Plan to Study How Long Covid-19 Can Survive in Dead Bodies | AIIMS doctors are contemplating autopsy of a Covid-19 victim to study how long the coronavirus can survive in a dead body and if it can transmit the infection, the Delhi hospital's forensic chief said on Thursday. The study will also help ascertain how the virus affects the organs, Dr Sudhir Gupta said. Informed consent will be obtained from the legal heirs of the deceased for it, he said adding that many more departments like pathology and microbiology would be involved in the study.
Trump has consistently disregarded guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging people to wear masks in close company to try to curb the spread of the virus.
May 22, 2020 7:55 am (IST)
SSC Exams Held in Goa | Goa Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams began at various centres in the state. "We are accomodating 12 students in each classroom. All guidelines including social distancing and wearing masks are being followed," Vilas Satarkar, a teacher at KB Hedgewar School told ANI.
Bambolim: Goa Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams are being held at various centres.Vilas Satarkar, a teacher at KB Hedgewar School says, "We're accomodating 12 students in each classroom. All guidelines including social distancing&wearing masks are being followed". (21.05) pic.twitter.com/rPSN4eG3Jd
Liquor Worth Rs 31 Lakh Seized by Maha Govt | Maharashtra govt seizes illegal liquor worth Rs 31 Lakh in the last 24 hours. The liquor was being smuggled in the state through various sealed borders. Authorities have arrested 32 persons linked to the crime. The government has seized illegal liquor worth Rs 16 Crore at the state borders till date. Nearly 600 vehicles have been seized and 2,664 people were held for trying to smuggle liquor. A total of 5,984 such cases have been registered. The Maharashtra government has allowed home delivery of liquor in all districts except in Mumbai Corporation, Beed and Aurangabad.
May 22, 2020 7:43 am (IST)
Vande Bharat Mission Updates | A special repatriation flight carrying Indian nationals from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar today under the government's Vande Bharat Mission, reports ANI.
Punjab: A special repatriation flight carrying Indian nationals from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar. #VandeBharatMissionpic.twitter.com/HRifWBHlzv
US Lawmakers Urge Countering of China's Predatory Economic Behaviour | "As we confront the current public health crisis, we must ensure countering the PRC's predatory economic behaviour both at home and abroad continues to feature in policy deliberations. It was important six months ago, remains important today, and must continue to be a US priority in the future," a bipartisan group of top American senators said in a letter on Thursday, urging the Trump administration to counter China's international predatory economic behaviour.
With 64 fatalities due to the pandemic reported during the day, 41 of them in the worst-hit city of Mumbai, the death toll in the state rose to 1,454, the official said.
May 22, 2020 7:37 am (IST)
Brazil Passes 20,000 Virus Deaths After Record 24-hour Toll | The coronavirus death toll in Brazil surpassed 20,000 on Thursday, after a record number of fatalities in a 24-hour period, the health ministry said. The country is the epicenter of the outbreak in Latin America, and its highest one-day toll of 1,188 pushed the overall death tally to 20,047. Brazil has now recorded more than 310,000 cases, with experts saying a lack of testing means the real figures are probably much higher.
May 22, 2020 7:33 am (IST)
Assam Reports 25 New Cases | Health officials reported 25 more coronavirus cases in Assam yesterday, all with travel history from other states, taking the total number of cases in the state to 210. Around four people have died due to the virus infection. The tally includes 54 recovered patients, 149 active cases and three migrated cases.
May 22, 2020 7:29 am (IST)
PM Modi to Visit WB, Odisha Today | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to West Bengal and Odisha to take stock of the situation in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, today. He will conduct aerial surveys and take part in review meetings after 72 people were killed and massive damages were reported due to the calamity.
Hospitals are allowed to charge their own rates in the remaining 20 percent beds. With 41,642 Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra accounts for a third of all cases in India.
The number of coronavirus cases had risen to 1,12,359 in the country on Thursday while the death toll rose to 3,435, as an increase of 132 deaths and 5,609 cases were registered in 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The increase of 132 deaths reported since Wednesday included 65 were from Maharashtra, 30 from Gujarat, nine from Madhya Pradesh, eight from Delhi, four each from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and three each from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
The government, meanwhile, released norms for the resumption of domestic flights on Thursday. Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri indicated that the government was not in favour of quarantining passengers on short-haul flights and that the larger question of quarantining would have to be dealt with in a "pragmatic manner".
"Why are we making a fuss over quarantine? Positive cases won't be boarding and there can be asymptomatic people. The quarantine issue will be dealt with in a pragmatic manner. We can't have 14 days quarantine... it is not practical," the aviation minister said.
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