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Coronavirus India LIVE News updates | COVID-19 tally rises to 17,386 in Delhi with 1,106 new cases, 398 die
Total confirmed cases of Coronavirus in India have risen to 1,65,799. Follow this blog to track live updates.
Today is the 66th day of India’s nationwide lockdown meant to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. As we approach May 31, the Centre is expected to put out details of a possible lockdown extension soon. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 1,65,799. The death toll from the outbreak in India is at 4,706. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat have reported the highest number of cases.
Globally, there have been over 58 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. At least 3.59 lakh people have died so far. The United States, Brazil, Russia, the United Kingdom and Spain are the most-affected countries. Scroll down to track LIVE updates and happenings of the day on Coronavirus:Read More
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Coronavirus in India LIVE updates: Delhi govt believes that places where large gatherings take place, like cinema halls, should remain closed. Schools and colleges should also remain closed, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on consultations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah over extending the lockdown.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates: ICMR writes to WHO disagreeing with HCQ assessment, officials say international HCQ trial dosages four times higher than Indian trials. (ANI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | The decision to open shops in malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry, the commerce and industry ministry today said.
Issues of retail traders were discussed in a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal yesterday with representatives of traders associations through video conferencing. (PTI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | At this time when there is a lack of food and water, some women also don't have access to sanitary pads. We will distribute around 25 lakh sanitary pads among those women who can't buy them due to COVID-19: Sushmita Dev, President, All India Mahila Congress told ANI
Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | Finance Ministry is engaging with Labour Ministry over job losses and salary cuts; has asked the Labour Ministry to collect data on job losses during COVID-19: Finance Ministry sources told ANI
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | ED official contracts COVID-19 infection
A junior-rank officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tested positive for coronavirus infection, officials said today.
The official is an upper-division clerk who works at the establishment branch of the headquarters, they said, adding that he last came to office on May 18 and his COVID-19 test report came yesterday. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | Total COVID-19 positive cases in Delhi stands at 17,386 including 1,106 cases that were reported yesterday. 7,846 people have recovered so far. Till now, the death toll is 398: Satyendar Jain, Delhi Health Minister (ANI)
Coronavirus in Manipur LIVE Updates | 3 more test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, total count 58
Three more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, raising the total number of such cases in the state to 58, an official said. All three hail from Imphal West district, he said.
Manipur currently has 53 active coronavirus cases. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court today that it was taking urgent steps, including extending the timings of crematoriums, to tackle the issue of cremating those who have died due to COVID-19 and the piling up of bodies at mortuaries.
The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated yesterday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by tomorrow.
Total COVID-19 cases in India (as on May 29)
> 54% Active cases (89,987)
> 43% Cured/Discharged/Migrated (71,106)
> 3% Deaths (4,706)
Total COVID-19 confirmed cases = Active cases + Cured/Discharged/Migrated + Deaths