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Economic Times | 01 Jun, 2020 | 12.27PM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: Delhi borders will be sealed for one week, only essential services will be allowed, Delhi CM Kejriwal
The decision to open borders will be taken again in one week after suggestions from citizens, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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In autos, e-rickshaws and other vehicles, as per earlier orders, the number of passengers was fixed. But now we are lifting the restrictions on the number of passengers travelling in auto, e-rickshaws and other vehicles.
- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
We are sealing Delhi borders for one week, only essential services will be allowed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Apart from whatever was allowed till now, barbershops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
93 more Maharashtra Police personnel test positive for COVID-19
- Out of the 93 police personnel, eight are officers.
- The total number of police personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the State so far stands at 2,509.
- Twenty-seven police personnel have succumbed to coronavirus in Maharashtra so far.
Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus
- The entire ICMR building is being sanitised, sources said.
- The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning.
- The scientist had last week attended a meeting in which ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava among others were present.
22 new COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1361. Number of active cases stand at 1169.
- Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Indian manufacturing output falls further in May, rate of job cuts accelerates: PMI
I want to state it clearly- violence, abuse and rude behaviour against front-line workers is not acceptable.
- PM Modi
The virus may be an invisible enemy. But our warriors, medical workers are invincible. In the battle of Invisible vs Invincible, our medical workers are sure to win.
- PM Narendra Modi
Gaurav Durgapal, Executive Officer, INS Jalashwa
#WATCH: Gaurav Durgapal, Executive Officer, INS Jalashwa (ANI on-board) that is bringing back stranded Indians from… https://t.co/wTlRWSJy84
— ANI (@ANI) 1590990086000Delhi airport sets up dedicated area to sanitise cabs before pick up
"A dedicated area has been set up at the entry point of the multi-level car parking (MLCP) zone for each operator to conduct car sanitisation thoroughly from inside and outside,"
Long queue of vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border:
Long queue of vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border; Commuters say, "State Government announced yesterday that inter-st… https://t.co/9NR3SvsCfg
— ANI (@ANI) 1590989605000Odisha reports 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104.
- State Health Department
Highest single-day jump takes UP tally above 8000
- Uttar Pradesh recorded its biggest single-day jump with 378 new Covid-19 cases till late on Sunday night
- This threw the number of total cases above 8,000 mark. Four deaths were also reported on Sunday.
Over 8,000 cases in 1 day again, India now 7th worst-hit
- The total case count of coronavirus disease mounted to 1,90,535 on Monday.
- India emerged as the 7th worst COVID-hit country globally, leaving behind France and Germany.
- At least 230 new fatalities were also recorded in 24 hours time, taking the toll to 5,394.
Agra records 42nd corona death as 'Unlock 1' begins
China reports 32 new coronavirus cases
- China has reported 32 new coronavirus cases, including 16 asymptomatic infections.
- Eleven were reported in Sichuan Province, three in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and two in Guangdong Province.
- Also on Sunday, 16 new asymptomatic cases were reported in the country taking the total number of people under medical observation to 397.
Wajid Khan of music composer duo Sajid-Wajid dies due to coronavirus
- Music director duo Sajid-Wajid, popular for their work on Salman Khan's films such as “Wanted”, “Dabangg” and “Ek Tha Tiger”.
- He died in wee hours on Monday in a city hospital due to coronavirus.
- The 42-year-old singer had underlying kidney issues.
- "He died of a cardiac arrest," Wajid's brother Sajid told PTI.
Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks
Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, no new deaths
Spike of 8,392 new COVID19 cases & 230 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India.
Gujarat: GSRTC (Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation) resumes its bus services from today; Visuals from Ranip Bus Terminal in Ahmedabad.
Indian Railways starts operations of 200 passenger train services from today
Kerala: Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram Central Jan Shatabdi with 199 passengers has departed from Calicut Railway Statio… https://t.co/qq1q00T9PC
— ANI (@ANI) 1590984763000India counter:
- Cases: 1,90,535
- Deaths: 5,394
Hong Kong reports first case in two weeks
Total cases now at 1,085. Four people have died of the disease.
Global count:
- Cases: 61,65,181
- Deaths: 3,71,995
Germany: 333 new cases, 11 dead
Confirmed cases rose to 1,81,815, while the toll went up to 8,511.
839 new cases in Turkey
Total cases rose to 1,63,942, while the death toll went up by 25 to 4,540.
North Korea to reopen schools
The new school term -- initially scheduled to start early April -- has been repeatedly postponed, although some universities and high schools were allowed to resume classes in mid-April.
Israel reports 59 new cases
The country has reported 17,071 cases, in total
Chile surpasses 1,000 deaths
The country has had 99,688 confirmed cases of the disease, so far.
Australia eases social distancing restrictions
- Australia has recorded about 7,200 coronavirus cases and 103 deaths, and with new infections now largely under control, it has embarked on a three-step plan to remove the bulk of curbs by July.
- Public attractions, such as Sydney's Taronga Zoo, art galleries, museums and libraries were also allowed to reopen.
- Australia hopes removing restrictions will boost economic growth, though Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said additional, targeted stimulus would be needed.
- Australia's government and central bank has pledged about A$250 billion ($167 billion) in stimulus, though the bulk of this is expected to end by September.
China reports 16 new cases
US records 598 deaths
The country's death tally is now 1,04,356. Total cases stand at 17,88,762.
USA sends Brazil 2 million HCQ doses
The decision to send hydroxychloroquine comes despite WHO warning of the drug's ineffectiveness; while no large, rigorous scientific studies have found the drug safe or effective for preventing or treating COVID-19, and some smaller studies have indicated worse outcomes from those taking the drug.
Sports come out of the shadows:
- Spanish Men's Football League to resume on June 11
- England to restart horse racing
- Silverstone Grand Prix gets two-race go ahead
- English cricket to restart behind closed doors
Cases in Brazil now at 5,14,849
In the past 24 hours, Brazil registered 16,409 new cases; 29,314 people have died due to the virus.
14-day quarantine mandatory for returnees in Manipur
People arriving from other states are required to stay in institutional quarantine.
1,648 new cases in Qatar
The total number of confirmed cases in the Gulf state rose to 56,910.
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