TIMES OF INDIA

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 05, 2020, 22:59:02 IST

Coronavirus live updates: Thiruvananthapuram 'sitting on a volcano', says Kerala Minister

India reported a huge spike of 22,771 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours along with 613 fatalities, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. The number of recoveries stands at 4,09,083, with over 19,000 people have succumbed to the disease till now. Stay with TOI for live updates.

22:59 (IST), Jul 05

Pune adds record 1,288 new cases, tally 28,599

With 16 more people succumbing to the viral infection, the number of the fatalities has risen to 869

22:52 (IST), Jul 05

Taj Mahal and other Agra monuments to remain closed

While all major historical monuments across the nation are set to open on Monday, Taj Mahal and other world-famous monuments in Agra will not reopen till further orders, as they fall in the buffer zone areas outside the containment zone.

22:18 (IST), Jul 05

22 new Covid-19 cases in Sikkim, tally 125, active cases 51: Health official

20:59 (IST), Jul 05

All medical shops and shops selling essential items will remain open during the triple lockdown in Thiruvananthapuram. Major roads leading to the city, except for an entry and exit road, will remain closed: Kerala CMO

20:57 (IST), Jul 05

Lockdown with more restrictions to remain in force in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation area from 6am tomorrow for a week: Kerala Chief Minister's Office

19:47 (IST), Jul 05

Coronavirus cases in Delhi near one lakh, with 2,244 fresh infections; death toll mounts to 3,067, reports PTI quoting authorities

19:28 (IST), Jul 05

We are 'sitting on a volcano' with rising COVID-19 cases. The situation in Thiruvananthapuram has become complicated as the number of untraceable cases are rising: Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran on possibilities of community spread in Thiruvananthapuram

19:09 (IST), Jul 05

Gujarat recorded another high of daily cases at 725 in 24 hours ending 5 pm on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 36,123.

18:44 (IST), Jul 05

Tracking the coronavirus

18:41 (IST), Jul 05

Tamil Nadu reported 4,150 fresh COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths today, taking total cases to 1,11,151 and death toll to 1,510. Number of active cases stands at 46,860: State Health Department

18:32 (IST), Jul 05

No new COVID-19 case in Himachal Pradesh in last 24 hours

With no new COVID-19 case reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 1,046. This includes 326 active cases and 9 deaths, according to the state's health department on Sunday.

17:51 (IST), Jul 05

For death ceremonies, not more than 20 people will be permitted in Kerala as part of the Covid guidelines

17:48 (IST), Jul 05

Strikes, dharnas, marches and protests will need prior permission from the state government. If permission is granted, only 10 people can take part, read the ordinance

17:46 (IST), Jul 05

Social distancing of six feet should be maintained at all times at public places and events: Kerala Govt

17:42 (IST), Jul 05

There shouldn’t be more than 25 people at a time in shops and other business establishments. The business owners should make sanitisers available for use by customers before entering the shop.

17:33 (IST), Jul 05

The ordinance is intended to make stringent and strictly implement the restrictions meant to fight the pandemic. The amendments will be valid for a year or till a new order is issued.

17:31 (IST), Jul 05

The Kerala government has made wearing masks mandatory and banned public spitting in an amendment brought to the Epidemic Diseases Act.

The amendment has been brought in amid growing fear that the state is heading for a community transmission of Covid-19. Any violation of the amendments will result in a fine of up to Rs 10,000 and a jail term of two years.

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