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Economic Times | 08 Jun, 2020 | 11.01PM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: LG overrules Kejriwal, non-residents will not be denied treatment
LG Anil Baijal, directed authorities to ensure that treatment is not denied to any patient on grounds "of being a non-resident of the national capital".
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Telangana on Monday reported 92 new Covid positive cases
- This takes the total to 3,742.
- The state so far suffered 142 Covid deaths, while it saw 2,135 patients discharged.
- This includes 393 asymptomatic COVID patients below 50 years of age..
50 NDRF personnel who worked during Cyclone Amphan test positive for COVID-19
- More than 170 personnel have been tested till now.
- The personnel were tested on the basis of contact tracing.
- This happened after one of them deployed in West Bengal was found infected a few days ago.
France says number of people in ICU units down to 1,024 from 1,053 on Sunday
Goa government changes quarantine SOP for those entering state
- Those who prefer to get tested at the state's borders will have to spend 14 days in paid quarantine facilities.
- The new SOP will come into force from June 10.
Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rises to 422 with 10 new cases
- This takes the total number of cases in the state to 422.
- Una district reported seven cases, Solan two and Sirmaur one.
- In Sirmaur, a 28-year-old man from Bashan area in Pachhad tehsil tested positive.
Oil giant British Petroleum to lay off 10,000 employees globally
- The total people to be laid off represent 15 per cent of the 70,000 workforce of the oil giant.
- BP's CEO Bernard Looney, in a an email, told the employees that the job cuts were essential.
Canada's total coronavirus cases at end-day on June 7 were 95,699, up from 95,057 earlier in the day; 7,800 deaths, up from 7,773
Bengal hikes salary of junior doctors, interns in COVID time
The West Bengal government on Monday announced a hike in the salary and stipend of junior doctors, house staff and interns of state-run hospitals to boost their morale during the crisis of coronavirus outbreak.
Six new coronavirus deaths in Rajasthan, toll rises to 246
- The state recorded six more fatalities, officials said.
- The number of cases climbed to 10,876 as 277 people tested positive.
- The fresh fatalities were reported from Jaipur (3), Jodhpur (2) and Bharatpur (1).
Italy death toll from coronavirus outbreak rises by 65 (vs 53 on Sunday) to 33,964
COVID-19 cases in Delhi mount to over 29,000; death toll climbs to 874, with 27 fatalities on June 5
- Sixty-two COVID-19 deaths took place in Delhi from May 30 to June 6.
- 27 of these fatalities occurred on June 5, they said.
- The highest spike of 1,513 fresh cases was recorded on June 3.
Haryana reports 11 COVID-19 deaths, 406 new cases; tally inches closer to 5,000-mark
With 1,311 new cases, COVID-19 count in Mumbai crosses the 50,000 mark to 50,085: Health Official
- Mumbai COVID-19 cases go past 50,000 mark.
- Number of COVID-19 cases reached 50,085.
- 1,311 more people tested positive for the infection.
- The number of fatalities stood at 1,702.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports of medical apathy towards two expecting women by various government & private hospitals in Gautam Buddha Nagar & NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh.
- NHRC
LG Sahib's order has created a huge problem&challenge for the people of Delhi. Providing treatment for people coming from all over the country during Coronavirus pandemic is a big challenge. We will try to provide treatment to all.
LG साहिब के आदेश ने दिल्ली के लोगों के लिए बहुत बड़ी समस्या और चुनौती पैदा कर दी है देशभर से आने वाले लोगों के लिए… https://t.co/hu1QvUs4zL
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1591626375000Tamil Nadu Covid-19 tally crosses 33,000
- 1562 new cases of Coronavirus reported in the state today.
- This was the highest single day spike.
- 1149/1562 cases are from Chennai.
- 528 patients discharged today, 17 new Covid-19 deaths reported.
- Total tally: 33,229 cases, 17,527 discharged, 286 deaths.
NHRC notice to the UP govt over two reported cases of medical apathy towards two expecting women in G.B. Nagar and Noida.
Asks the Union Health Ministry to issue instructions to States & UTs not to deny treatment to those needing critical care other than Covid-19.
1,562 new COVID19 cases in Tamil Nadu, tally 33,229
Toll rises to 286 with 17 more deaths.
24x7 helpdesks to be set up at Delhi govt hospitals to ensure hassle-free admission
Sterlite Tech says manufacturing capacities now close to pre-coronavirus
55 new COVID19 positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2663: Punjab Health Department
The total number of COVID19 cases in Assam is now 2776, with 95 positive cases reported till 6 pm today
- Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Delhi LG Anil Baijal overrules Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s order to test only symptomatic cases for COVID19:
Delhi LG Anil Baijal overrules Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s order to test only symptomatic cases for COVID19. New ord… https://t.co/38uIr1CGlm
— ANI (@ANI) 1591624129000This is a disease anyone can get infected with. We cannot take the pandemic lightly. We all need to strictly maintain social distancing.
- Kerala health minister K Shailaja
Imran Khan says coronavirus cases yet to peak in Pakistan, warns of 'very difficult time' ahead
- Pakistan's coronavirus cases are expected to peak by the end of July or August.
- Addressing the nation, PM warned the country of "a very difficult time" ahead.
- The PM said that that the entire world has now understood that lockdowns are not a solution.
Coronavirus: UK death toll from confirmed cases rises to 40,597
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune has developed 'ANANYA', a Nano-technology based disinfectant spray for disinfecting all types of surfaces to combat COVID-19. It will be effective for more than 24 hours. Commercial production is in progress: Defence PRO, Pune
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland; tally rises to 123
Delhi LG & Chairman DDMA Anil Baijal directs authorities to ensure that medical treatment is not denied to any patient on the grounds of not being a resident of Delhi.
Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao allows film/TV shootings in the state with limited staff, in compliance with guidelines issued by the government from time to time.
- Telangana Chief Minister's Office
Moscow to end COVID-19 lockdown from tomorrow says the city's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin: AFP news agency
We have not considered about resuming inter-state transport to Maharashtra so far: Karnataka Transport Minister Laxman Savadi
The CM decided that all the 10th class students would be promoted to the next class by giving grades to them based on their internal assessment marks.
- Telangana CMO
Places of worship, shopping malls will continue to remain closed in Jharkhand
Indian Air Force designed, developed & manufactured an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT).
Indian Air Force has designed, developed & manufactured an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT).… https://t.co/LHcHVpLhkK
— ANI (@ANI) 1591618483000We have decided to extend the lockdown till June 30 in West Bengal
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Delhi government to hold meeting to assess if there is community transmission of COVID-19 in city
Religious places, malls reopen in Haryana; no rush to get in Chandigarh/Ambala
COVID-19 toll rises to 7200; record jump in cases
- The novel coronavirus toll rose to 7,200 with 271 more deaths.
- The number of infections climbed to 2,56,611 in India on Monday.
- This happened after a record single-day spike of 9,983 cases, the Health Ministry said.
Mizoram: Total Lockdown for 2 weeks starting midnight tonight.
37 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Manipur, taking the total number of cases in the state to 209.
A meeting of State Disaster Management Authority will be held tomorrow on COVID-19 situation. If participant experts say there is community spread in Delhi, our strategy will change.
- Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia
CRPF reports one more Covid-19 death
CRPF has recorded another COVID-19 death taking the total number of fatalities in the force to four, PTI reported A jawan from Moradabad who was posted in .Kashmir died on Monday. He had been admitted to hospital with a condition of acute respiratory problem.
Britain has introduced a two-week quarantine for most people arriving from abroad to try to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The ailing aviation sector claims it could cost tens of thousands of jobs.
The Odisha government has airlifted 180 migrant workers from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to be brought back home.
DGCA advises airports to not ease wildlife control
Aviation regulator DGCA has advised all airport operators to not ease their wildlife control measures - such as grass cutting, bird activity monitoring - even though air traffic has reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic.It said it would otherwise lead to more birds and animals at the aiport and even near the runway which is not safe for aircraft
Malls reopen in Delhi, but lean business on first day
- Business remained lean as malls and shopping centres in Delhi re-opened after more than two months, reports PTI
- The focus was on the on the hourly disinfection of the common areas, contact-less shopping and physical distancing.
- Employees wore masks, face shields and gloves. Temperature checks of visitors was done
- Shops pasted stickers on the floor to help visitors maintain physical distancing
- Children aged below 10 and those aged above 65 were being refused entry. (Pic C'tsy AFP)
Independent MLA in Goa Rohan Khaunte has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to intervene to get the border of Goa with Maharashtra sealed in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Devotees take dip in the Ganga at Haridwar
After places of worship were opened today, devotees were seen at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri, taking a dip in the Ganga. Pilgrims from places outside State not allowed till further orders. ( ANI)
More updates from across the country
- Assam has reported 12 new coronavirus cases taking its tally to 2,693
- Government offices in Kerala began functioning with full staff from Monday, after remaining closed for over 75 days.
- Shooting of Bengali feature films, which had stopped in March, will start from June 10 after nearly three months.
- The Pune district administration has prohibited people from visiting catchment areas of dams in the region
- A 250-bed hospital to treat COVID-19 patients has been set up by the state-run Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation in Aurangabad.
A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court challenging the AAP government's order directing all hospitals in the national capital admit only "bona fide" residents for treatment. The plea by financial economist Abhijit Mishra said the order was unconstitutional and "against humanity".
The lockdown was unconstitutional and unplanned. It was imposed by the Modi government at a time when only around 500 people had contracted the virus. Now there are lakhs of people affected.
- Asaduddin Owaisi
Today's updates from other parts of the world
- New Zealand has no active cases of COVID-19 for the first time since February 28, with the last person being monitored released from isolation
- Global deaths from the novel coronavirus have now topped 400,000, numbers are surging in Brazil and India
- Pakistan reports 4,728 new coronavirus cases, tally crosses 100,000-mark.
- Britain's AstraZeneca has approached U.S. rival Gilead Sciences about a possible merger, according to Bloomberg News reported. A deal could unite two of the drugmakers at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus.
- China reported six new imported COVID-19 cases
- Denmark lifted the limit on public gatherings to 50 people from 10 as it relaxed measures
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre seeking response with in two weeks on a plea over spike in alleged child-trafficking during coronavirus lockdown.
Andhra Pradesh has announced 125 new Covid positive cases, taking the total to 3,843.
Andhra Pradesh has announced 125 new Covid positive cases, taking the total to 3,843.
CM Arvind Kejriwal unwell: What we know so far
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has gone into self-quarantine after developing sore throat and fever.
- He will get himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday, officials said.
- Officials said the chief minister, who is also a diabetic, was feeling unwell since Sunday afternoon.
- Kejriwal has a mild fever and sore throat.
- Officials said the CM had attended a Cabinet meeting on Sunday morning and thereafter, he did not attend any meeting.
- He has been holding most of his meetings via video conferencing from his official residence
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has gone into self-quarantine and will get himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday. Officials said the chief minister was feeling unwell since Sunday afternoon.
Unlock 1: What has happened so far
- Religious places , restaurants, shopping malls and hotels in non-containment zones re-opened today after 80 days with a lot of precautionary measures
- Devotees were seen wearing masks . Touching of idols or holy books and singing groups were not allowed
- Among the prominent religious places that reopened were the Tirupati Balaji temple, the Gorakhnath Temple, the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the Eidgah Mosque in Lucknow.
- Temples in Himachal Pradesh remained shut as the state government is yet to put in place all Standard Operating Procedure
- Religious places, malls, hotels to remain closed in Odisha till June 30.
- In Delhi hotels, remained closed with the govt seeing them as a standby quarantine facility
- Traffic jams were seen in Mumbai and on the Delhi-Noida road with more people back at work
- The number of Covid-19 cases though continued to rise. The total number of cases is now over 2.56 lakh after the largest single-day spike of and the death toll is 7135
155 more cases in Assam, 8 more in Mizoram
155 more cases in Assam taking total to 2681Of these, people undergoing treatment are 2038 8 news cases, all returnees from Delhi, in Mizoram
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