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Economic Times | 04 Jun, 2020 | 06.17PM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: With 367 fresh infections, UP's cases cross 9,000 mark
The total number of COVID-19 cases went up to 9,237, cured/discharged cases stood at 5,439, while 245 people died due to the virus.
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Delhi govt says entire focus is on saving lives
- The Delhi government's entire focus is on saving people's lives and ensuring adequate facilities for COVID-19 patients who need hospital care, without getting entangled in data or any competition with other states, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday.
- He said private hospitals that have been asked by the government to reserve 20 per cent beds for coronavirus patients will be converted into dedicated COVID-19 facilities if they fail to comply with the order by Friday.
- Earlier, the Delhi government had asked 61 private hospitals to reserve 20 per cent beds for COVID-19 patients.
UN chief backs global access to 'people's vaccine' for coronavirus
With 367 fresh infections, UP's coronavirus cases cross 9,000 mark; death toll at 245
- The total number of COVID-19 cases went up to 9,237, principal secretary of health Amit Mohan Prasad said.
- Recovered and discharged from hospitals stood at 5,439, while 245 people died due to the virus.
- The number of active cases was 3,553.
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray:
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray expressing concern over 'decreasing number of… https://t.co/A5Ae0autTV
— ANI (@ANI) 1591270362000Act against those not wearing masks: Delhi LG to DMs
HCQ may not prevent COVID-19 illness if exposed to coronavirus: Study
The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may not prevent COVID-19 illness or stop novel coronavirus infection when used as preventive medicine within four days after exposure to the virus, according to a study.
Robot to safely swab for coronavirus developed by scientists in Denmark
Inquiry initiated against 8 Delhi labs for taking samples against ICMR protocol
- An inquiry has been initiated against eight coronavirus-testing labs in Delhi.
- Chief district medical officers have asked for the suspension of all phlebotomists of these labs.
- Moreover, no samples are to be sent to these labs for testing with effect from today.
China will promote resumption of tourism, culture and sports
Singapore to reimpose strict measures if resurgence of COVID-19 cases during reopening: Minister
Bihar District education officers asked to submit report by June 6 regarding re-opening of schools
Inovio partners with non-profit organization to begin COVID-19 vaccine trial
Spain to reopen land borders with France & Portugal on June 22.
Himachal Pradesh government succeeded in preventing community spread of coronavirus: CM
- This was done by ensuring institutional quarantine for returnees to the state.
- There was only one active case during the first week of May which has now risen to 206.
- The state government spent Rs 4 crores for bringing back 51,015 stranded Himachalis to the state.
Two die of COVID in Uttarakhand as infection count rises to 1,145
- Till now, 10 infection patients have died in the state.
- The fresh deaths were reported from AIIMS, Rishikesh.
- According to the bulletin, Dehradun reported the maximum 35 cases.
- This is followed by 10 cases each in Nainital and Tehri; 4 in Pauri; and 1 in Uttarkashi.
- Most cases have a travel history to Mumbai.
Israel's parliament meetings cancelled after lawmaker gets coronavirus
France cancels 2020 Bastille Day parade over coronavirus
In last 24 hours, one police personnel tested positive for COVID-19 and one personnel succumbed to the infection. Total number of police personnel who have tested positive for the virus has reached 2,557; death toll stands at 30.
- Maharashtra Police
India's palm oil imports in May plunged 53% from a year ago to 387,006 tonnes as a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus squeezed demand from hotels and restaurants.
- Solvent Extractors Association of India
India's edible oil imports in May lowest since 2011: SEA
India's imports of edible oil fell by 40 per cent to 7.07 lakh tonnes in May, lowest in the month since 2011.
According to SEA, imports fell due to sluggish demand from bulk users like hotels and restaurants.
India, world's leading vegetable oil buyer, had imported 11.80 lakh tonnes of edible oil in May 2019.
According to SEA, imports fell due to sluggish demand from bulk users like hotels and restaurants.
India, world's leading vegetable oil buyer, had imported 11.80 lakh tonnes of edible oil in May 2019.
No lockdown in Goa port town after 47 test Covid positive in 1 day: CM
- CM Pramod Sawant ruled out the lockdown of South Goa's Vasco town and MPT facility.
- Sawant also said that the decision not to impose a lockdown in the major town.
32 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Osmania Medical College affiliated hospitals
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital doesn't give test reports on time. 70% of people are dying within 24 hours of reaching the hospital as their test reports come in 5-7 days. This is absolutely wrong, reports should come within 24 hours.
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Recently, RML Hospital tested 94% samples as positive in a day, on retesting we found 45% of these to be negative. I have asked the Union Health Minister to fix this casual approach.
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Maharashtra: Two COVID-19 deaths; 63 fresh cases recorded in Nashik
Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 634 more cases
- The Philippine health ministry on Thursday confirmed 10 more deaths from the coronavirus and 634 new infections.
- Total deaths have increased to 984 while confirmed cases have reached 20,382, of which 4,248 have recovered
Chhattisgarh: 179 migrants who were stranded in Bengaluru, Karnataka were brought to Raipur today after alumni of National Law School of India University, Bengaluru & NALSAR University of Law arranged their flight tickets.
Andhra Pradesh on Thursday reported 98 new Covid positive cases, taking the total to 3,377. The state suffered 71 Covid deaths so far, while it saw 2,273 persons cured and discharged.
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 6.52 million, death toll over 385,371
- More than 6.52 million people have been reported infected globally.
- Death toll stands at 385,371.
- Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories.
Indonesia reports 585 new coronavirus infections, 23 new deaths - Health Ministry Official
Assam reports 47 new COVID-19 positive cases till 11:47 am today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1877. Number of active cases stand at 1457.
- State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Nepal economy to suffer $1.4 billion hit due to coronavirus
Hong Kong confirms 5 new cases of coronavirus, all imported
Supreme Court directs that no coercive action be taken against employers for violation of Centre's March 29 order on full wages to employees.
Sixty-one pvt hospitals have been ordered to reserve 20 per cent beds for COVID-19 patients
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Mizoram to test samples of returnees from containment zones using RT-PCR machines
Focus of Delhi govt is to save lives, provide adequate facilities for COVID-19 patients
- Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
68 new coronavirus cases in Rajasthan; infection tally reaches 9,720
SP gives financial aid of Rs 50 lakh to migrant workers, labourers
Russia backing antiviral drug Avifavir for COVID-19 fight good news for India, say scientists
Scientists identify distinct trait in coronavirus in India
- Scientists at the CCMB, Hyderabad have identified a distinct trait in the coronavirus.
- This trait was found in the people infected in the country, mostly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
- They have named this unique cluster of virus population as 'Clade A3i' found in 41 per cent of the genome sequenced in India.
- The results show a distinct cluster of virus population, uncharacterised thus far, which is prevalent in India.
- This cluster seems to have originated from an outbreak in February 2020, and spread through India.
- This comprises 41 per cent of all SARS-CoV2 genomes from Indian samples, and 3.5 of global genomes submitted into public domain.
- The CCMB is a laboratory under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
WHO decision to stop HCQ trial was a knee jerk reaction, says CSIR DG
- CSIR DG Shekhar Mande said WHO's decision was taken in haste and the global body should have actually analysed the data before making the decision.
- ICMR wrote to the WHO citing differences in dosage standards between Indian and international trials.
- According to ICMR that could explain the efficacy issues of HCQ in treating COVID-19 patients.
INS Jalashwa arrived in Male today & it will embark around 700 Indian Citizens tomorrow and bring them to Tuticorin
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— ANI (@ANI) 1591252049000Bhubaneswar senior citizens get exclusive time in parks
- BMC has reopened public parks in Odisha and reserved a two-hour slot in the morning exclusively for senior citizens.
- People aged 60 years and above will be allowed in the parks only between 5 am and 7 am.
- All other age groups are prohibited during this time slot.
- The parks will remain open from 5 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 6 pm on the five weekday.
- The BMC requested all the visitors to wear marks and maintain social distancing in the parks.
90 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Odisha; total positive cases stand at 2478 including 1053 active cases.
- Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha
Our govt has taken the decision to view this COVID19 crisis as an opportunity. In India, a process of comprehensive reforms has been initiated in almost all areas. Very soon its result will be seen at the ground level.
- PM Narendra Modi
I thank you (PM Modi) for your leadership not just within India but broadly throughout G20, Indo-Pacific and the stabilizing, constructive & very positive role that you have played in these very difficult times.
- Scott Morrison, Australia Prime Minister
China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington
- More foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease.
- It was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.
Roche test receives FDA emergency use approval for COVID-19 patients
- Authorisation was recieved for Elecsys IL-6 test to help identify severe inflammatory response in patients with confirmed COVID-19.
- The test can be used to help identify coronavirus patients who could be at high risk of intubation with mechanical ventilation.
- This can help doctors decide early on if ventilation could be required, Roche said.
Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto:
An aligned approach, a smooth unlocking is not happening and the blame rests with the fear that was created in the first place. Opening up as an herculean task. A message has to come from the Prime Minister that things are under control and that will remove fear from the minds of the people.
India ended up having the worst of both the worlds as the effect of a 'draconian lockdown' ended up flattening the wrong curve (GDP) with the virus situation persisting.
- Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto
Competitive cricket will return to Australia after coronavirus hiatus with T20 carnival
US services sector contracts for 2nd straight month
Fight against virus far from over: Punjab CM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh asked everyone to tread with cautioned as the fight against the coronavirus is far from over.
Thailand reports 17 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
This takes the total number of infections to 3,101, of which 58 were fatalities.
Weekend shutdown imposed for all Saturdays & Sundays during June, 2020 in the districts of Ganjam, Puri, Nayagarh, Khorda, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore & Balangir with relaxation for only emergency & public services.
- Odisha Government
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study
- Results show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
- The drug did not seem to cause serious harm, though, about 40% on it had side effects, mostly mild stomach problems.
Haryana to start school teaching in July
- Colleges and universities will start in August.
- Schools will reopen in a phased manner by starting teaching work for Classes 10, 11 and 12 from July 1
- Classes will begin for VI, VII, VIII and IX after 15 days and for the primary classes in August.
- The classes will be held in shifts.
- Meanwhile, the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) announced that Class 10 results will be declared on June 8.
CM Yogi's state plane to bring Covid-19 machines from Goa
- The state plane is VT UPM Hawker, used exclusively by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- It will now be used to transport TriNet machines for corona testing from Goa.
- This is the first time that the state plane has been authorised for medical use.
- On June 9, the plane will fly to Goa to bring the consignment of 34 machines.
Record single-day spike of 9,304 COVID-19 cases takes India's tally to 2,16,919.
- Health Ministry
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