Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Mylan Imports with Raw Materials for Remdesivir & Favipiravir Production Stuck at Mumbai Air Cargo, Say Sources

Maha to Continue Buying of Milk at Rs 25/litre from Farmers | The Maharashtra government will continue to purchase milk at the rate of Rs 25 per litre from farmers until July 31 to offer them some relief in view of the lockdown, state animal husbandry and dairy development minister Sunil Kedar said

No Lockdown Extension in Punjab: CM | Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said there would be no further lockdown and appealed the people to strictly adhere to the safety protocols.

Update | Mylan imports carrying key raw materials meant to be used for manufacturing of Remdesivir and Favipiravir stuck at Mumbai Air Cargo since last 5 days: Sources

Mylan imports carrying key raw materials meant to be used for manufacturing of #Remdesivir & #Favipiravir stuck at Mumbai Air Cargo since last 5 days: Sources pic.twitter.com/rG6PM04qym

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) June 29, 2020

Kerala Reports 121 Fresh Cases | A total of 121 new coronavirus cases were reported in Kerala today: 78 from abroad, 26 from other states, 3 health workers, 9 CISF personnel. At least 79 people recovered from the disease. 

Tamil Nadu Records 3,949 New Virus Cases | Health officials recorded a total of 3,949 new coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 86,224. The death toll reached 1,141 after 62 more fatalities were recorded. Of the total new cases, 2,167 infections were reported in Chennai alone.

HP Covid-19 Tally Update | Coronavirus cases in Himachal Pradesh stands at 919. The tally included 363 active cases, 536 recoveries and seven deaths. 

30 More Coronavirus Patients Cured in Ladakh | Thirty coronavirus infected patients were discharged today after they were declared cured in Ladakh, bringing down the number of active cases in the Union Territory to 347.

WB Makes Masks for Students, Health Care Workers | West Bengal Govt has therefore decided to procure 3 crore masks which shall be provided absolutely free of cost to school students, 100-day scheme beneficiaries, frontline healthcare workers, police, fire services staff, municipalities, civic volunteers etc: West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee

The government said increasing health infrastructure to meet the growing numbers and stricter enforcement of social distancing and mask-wearing norms are the only way forward.

Over 5K Patients Undergoing Covid-19 Treatment at Home in Telangana | Over 5,000 Covid-19 patients in Telangana are undergoing treatment at their homes through tele-medicine facility, Health Minister E Rajender said.

No Let-up in Child Marriages in West Bengal Amid Lockdown | Over 500 cases of child marriage were reported in West Bengal since mid-March when the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown was imposed. Officials claimed that in most cases, underage girls were married off by families who lost their earnings due to the shutdown.

Kolkata Metro Agrees to Restart Ops for Essential Workers | Kolkata Metro Railways authorities agree to the Bengal government proposal to run Metro services for passengers involved in essential services only like in Mumbai. The Metro Railways had earlier cited a circular to keep train services suspended till  August 12. Bengal government will talk to the Railway ministry for limited service resumption.

Chardham Yatra Update | Uttarakhand Chardham Devasthanam Board issues standard operating procedure for Chardham Yatra that will begin from July 1.  E-pass applicable for residents of State only and is valid only for darshan at temple during visit to the shrine.

Ashoka said he has visited dedicated COVID hospitals in the city, including Victoria Hospital, and has requested the Doctors and medical staff there to be mentally prepared to continue to work in the same way they are doing now for about six more months.

BJP: Delhi Stronger and Safer After Shah's Meeting | Delhi is becoming stronger and safer since the meeting held under the leadership of Home Minister Amit Shah: BJP

Delhi is becoming stronger & safer since the meeting held under the leadership of HM @AmitShah on 14.06.2020.

• Almost 4.5 times increase in testing
• Nearly 16,000 tests being done daily
• Testing rate reduced to Rs 2400 per test
• 200 rapid antigen test centers established pic.twitter.com/g2xpnboq5J

— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) June 29, 2020

Mamata Urges People to Donate to WB Covid Relief Fund | We are requesting people to come forward and donate in the state government's Covid relief fund. I assure that the money will only be spent in public purpose with full transparency. The entire receipt and spendings from this fund will be audited: Mamata Banerjee

'Covid Warriors Club' Members to Assist Covid-19 Response | About 12,000 patients have already recovered in Bengal. These volunteers, who have fought Covid and won against the disease, will help in assisting the treatment of active Covid-19 patients under 'Covid Warriors Club'. The body currently has 60 recovered Covid-19 patients in Beharampur, Murshidabad and is expected to be introduced in other districts, including Kolkata as well. An allowance will be provided to the volunteers by the state government.

Metro Services Requested to Run in WB | We have requested Metro rail authorities to run special services for passengers engaged in essential services. We have already held a meeting, the Chief Secretary will also discuss this with the Rail Board chairman. 

Mamata on Migrant Crisis | Our Chief Secretary has requested the Centre to stop the running of long-distance trains to Bengal. We have almost managed the migrant workers crisis. We have requested trains from five Covid hotspots to be suspended for the time being: Mamata Banerjee

Tele-medicine Services from July 1 in WB | We are introducing tele-medicine services from July 1 to enable patients to avail medical consultation via telephone amid coronavirus-related curbs, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee.

West Bengal Covid-19 Update | Because of lakhs of medical professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics) police personnel and other frontline workers are fighting Covid 19 in a selfless manner, as a mark of respect for their exemplary services, the state government has decided to declare July 1 as state holiday. We will request other states to declare a holiday in states as well and will also ask the Centre to declare July 1 as a national holiday, said West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee. Doctor's Day, observed on July 1 in Bengal is celebrated to mark the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Roy. 

Update | Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla held video consultations today with French Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on our multi-faceted cooperation with France, exchanges on regional and global issues and coronavirus pandemic response: Ministry of External Affairs

Meghalaya Chief Minister Test Negative for Coronavirus | Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma tested negative for coronavirus today. The minister's swab sample was tested first on June 22 and then again on Sunday. "Both the samples were found negative," an official at the Chief Medical Officer's office in Shillong said.

UP Covid-19 Tally Update | Health Officials confirmed  685 new coronavirus cases today. The state now has 6,650 active cases and 15,506 discharges/cured patients. The death toll stands at 672. 

Telangana Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19 | A senior minister in Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's cabinet has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital. 

Karnataka CM Holds Meeting on Covid-19 Response | Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa holds a meeting with representatives of private hospitals over coronavirus treatment, in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa holds a meeting with representatives of private hospitals over #COVID19 treatment, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/l60SAJku0z

— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2020

Under the extended lockdown, the government has empowered district collectors and municipal commissioners to impose restrictions on non-essential activities.

UPDATE | All government offices with certain exceptions like emergency, health&medical, treasuries, disaster management, police, NIC food&civil supply, FCI, municipal services to function with 15% strength or 15 persons whichever is higher. All private offices can operate up to 10% strength or 10 people whichever is more, as per the latest guidelines by the Maharashtra government. (Image: ANI)

Haryana to Start Plasma Therapy | Haryana will soon start convalescent plasma therapy for treatment of COVID-19 patients in all its medical colleges after approval from ICMR, Health Minister Anil Vij said.

BBMP Arranges 1,600 More Beds for Covid-19 Cases | The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has set up five more Covid Care Centres with a total capacity of 1,600 beds in view of the rising coronavirus cases in Bengaluru.