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Coronavirus India, COVID-19 Updates, May 2: 384 new positive cases, 3 deaths reported in Delhi, total cases stand at 4,122
India's tally of COVID-19 cases rise to 37,336 cases which includes 26,167 active cases, 9,950 cured and 1,218 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday morning.
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New Delhi: India's tally of COVID-19 cases rise to 37,336 cases which includes 26,167 active cases, 9,950 cured and 1,218 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday morning.
While, the Centre on Friday decided to extend the lockdown for 14 more days till May 17. The lockdown imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19 was first announced for 21 days, then extended for 19 days, and now will continue for 14 more days after May 3.
Some concessions have been announced for Red, Orange, and Green Zones during this extended lockdown period.
Meanwhile, more than 33 lakh cases of coronavirus infections have been reported worldwide and over 2.3 people have died due to COVID-19.
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Delhi: 384 new positive cases and 3 deaths have been reported in the national capital today. Total positive cases now stand at 4,122. Total active cases stand at 2802 now. 64 deaths have been reported in the national capital to date:
Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi, Judicial Member of the Lokpal had tested positive for coronavirus and lost his battle today, he was admitted at Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre.
West Bengal: 70 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 today and 7 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in West Bengal. 45 patients have been discharged in the last 24 hours.
Rajasthan: 106 persons have tested positive today in the state taking the total number of positive cases to 2,772. 6 deaths have been reported today, death toll rises to 68.
Telangana: 17 positive cases reported today, taking the total number of active cases to 533 in the state. The death toll stands at 29.
Gujarat: The total number of cases increased by 333 to 5,504. Active cases - 3,896. Death count jumped to 262 after 26 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Recovered - 896. Ahmedabad registered the most number of cases today - 250.
Maharashtra: COVID-19 positive cases jumped to 12,296. Today 790 new positive cases. Today total 36 death in the state. Total of 521 deaths.
Ravi Shankar Prasad: Daily a new lie. Aarogya Setu is a powerful companion which protects people. It has a robust data security architecture. Those who indulged in surveillance all their lives, won’t know how tech can be leveraged for good! Aarogya Setu is now being appreciated globally. The App is NOT outsourced to any private operator. Mr. Gandhi really high time that you stop outsourcing your tweets to your cronies who do not understand India.
Aarogya Setu is now being appreciated globally. The App is NOT outsourced to any private operator.
Mr. Gandhi really high time that you stop outsourcing your tweets to your cronies who do not understand India.— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) May 2, 2020
Rahul Gandhi: The Arogya Setu app, is a sophisticated surveillance system, outsourced to a pvt operator, with no institutional oversight - raising serious data security & privacy concerns. Technology can help keep us safe; but fear must not be leveraged to track citizens without their consent.
The Arogya Setu app, is a sophisticated surveillance system, outsourced to a pvt operator, with no institutional oversight - raising serious data security & privacy concerns. Technology can help keep us safe; but fear must not be leveraged to track citizens without their consent.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 2, 2020
Maharashtra Police: 17,813 people have been arrested since March 22 to date, for violation of restrictions during Coronavirus lockdown. A total of 51,013 vehicles have been seized in the same period.
Delhi: 5 more BSF personnel have been found COVID-19 positive from BSF Hospital in RK Puram, while 2 BSF personnel suffering from cancer, have also tested positive. In BSF, so far 17 confirmed cases have been recorded so far.
Karnataka Govt permits movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and others 'as one-time measure from district to district with one-time, one-day, one-stay passes'.
Mumbai: 547 new COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths have been reported today, taking the total number of cases to 8,172 and deaths to 322. 137 patients discharged today after recovery; total of 1,704 patients have been discharged till today.
Punjab: 187 new cases have been reported in the state today which includes 53 cases from Amritsar. Total positive cases in the state stand at 772.
Chandigarh: Six new positive cases have been reported today taking the total number of positive cases to 94.
Tamil Nadu: 231 new positive cases today. 2,757 total cases in the state. 29 discharged today. 1,341 total discharged. Total deaths till date 29. Chennai - 174 cases today. 1,034 active cases in Chennai.
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Human Resource Development: My dear Secondary School students, I am releasing Alternative Academic Calender today, for your benefit. During the lockdown period, you can use this calender for week-wise planning, with reference to theme/chapter taken from syllabus or textbook. http://ncert.nic.in/aac.html
My dear Secondary School students, I am releasing Alternative Academic Calender today, for your benefit.
During the lockdown period, you can use this calender for week-wise planning, with reference to theme/chapter taken from syllabus or textbook. https://t.co/LsOyxrApSx pic.twitter.com/y4ivsQGzYZ— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) May 2, 2020
Ireland unveils a 6.5 billion euro coronavirus business package. Ireland will allow firms impacted by the coronavirus crisis to warehouse tax liabilities for 12 months, offering a “lifeline” as part of an additional package of business supports that could reach 6.5 billion euros ($7.14 billion), the government announced on Saturday. Commercial rates will also be written off for three months, a 2 billion euro credit guarantee scheme introduced for small and medium-sized businesses and Ireland’s sovereign wealth fund mandated to invest 2 billion euros directly into bigger firms, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said in a statement.
One Shramik Special train to ferry stranded migrants from Bengal in Rajasthan. The train will start from Ajmer today evening and will reach Kolkata on Monday
Bollywood Poet Javed Akhtar opposed Wine/ Liquor Shops opening, Javed tweets: "Opening liquor shops during the lockdown will only bring disastrous results. In any case according to all the surveys nowadays domestic Violence has increased to a large extent .liquor will make these days even more dangerous of for women and children."
Opening liquor shops during the lock down will only bring disastrous results . In any case according to all the surveys nowadays domestic Violence has increased to a large extent .liquor will make these days even more dangerous of for women and children .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) May 2, 2020
India: Total cases - 37,776. Cured - 10,018. Death count - 1,223. In the last 24 hours, 2,411 cases and 71 deaths. The total number of new cases in 24 hours is the highest rise in India till now.
Narendra Modi tweets: " Discussed ways through which existing measures ranging from Kisan Credit Cards, PM-KISAN and e-Nam can be made even more effective and contribute to farmer welfare. We also discussed ways to invigorate agriculture sector with modern technology. Government of India is actively working towards further strengthening FPOs, developing a Brand India in the sector that would contribute to boosting agricultural exports.
Discussed ways through which existing measures ranging from Kisan Credit Cards, PM-KISAN and e-Nam can be made even more effective and contribute to farmer welfare. We also discussed ways to invigorate agriculture sector with modern technology.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2020
Uttar Pradesh: 4 new cases recorded in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Total cases now - 159. Active -65. Recovered - 94.
Tamil Nadu: Nearly 1,000 migrant labourers from other states gathered in Pallavaram in Chennai demanding arrangements be made to travel to their respective states. Police is trying to talk to them and bring the situation under control.
Kerala: Two more people have been tested positive in Wayanad and Kannur, taking the active number of cases to 96 in the state. A total of 80 hotspots have been identified in the state.
Karnataka: 12 fresh COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last 24 hours. Three deaths have also been reported in the last 24 hours. Total 601 positive cases have been confirmed in the state.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced to extend the current suspension of all ITTF events and activities up until the end of July while hoping for a restart in August.
Russia reported 9,623 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, its highest daily rise since the start of the pandemic, bringing the total count to 1,24,054, mostly in the capital Moscow.
Government of Himachal Pradesh made an online portal http://covid19epass.hp.gov.in for the registration of stranded people.
Corona-Killer drone disinfectants: Indian firm manufactures drones to spray disinfectants and sanitize public spaces to contain the spread of COVID-19. These drones can be used to spray disinfectants on buildings up to 450 feet.
Indian firm manufactures drones to spray disinfectants and sanitize public spaces to contain spread of #COVID19.
Named as ‘Corona-Killer', these drones can be used to spray disinfectants on buildings up to 450 feet: https://t.co/POq3cSBpOu#StayHome pic.twitter.com/iyTjqYY82n
— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) May 2, 2020
Uttarakhand: One new confirmed case reported in Dehradun today; the total number of positive cases in the state stands at 59 now.
Uttar Pradesh: 127 new coronavirus confirmed cases take state's total count to 2,455. Discharged - 656. Active cases - 1,756. Deaths - 43.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues circular to extend the prohibition of domestic and international commercial flight operations till May 17, 2020.
Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister of Tripura: In Tripura, two persons from Ambassa BSF unit found COVID-19 positive. Total COVID-19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 4. (Two already discharged, so active hospital cases: 2) Update at 02:30 pm.
Alert!
In Tripura two persons from Ambassa #BSF unit found #COVID19 positive.
Total #COVID19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 4. (Two already discharged, so active hospital cases : 2)
Update at 02:30 pm / 2nd May#TripuraCOVID19Count
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) May 2, 2020
Rajasthan: 54 new positive cases have been reported today taking the total number of positive cases to 2,720.
In the Orange Zones, in addition to the activities prohibited throughout the country, inter-district and intra-district plying of buses remain prohibited.
Two other activities have been allowed with restrictions:
1) Taxis and cab aggregators are permitted, with one driver and two passengers only.
2) Inter-district movement of individuals and vehicles is allowed, only for permitted activities, with a maximum of two passengers, besides the driver, in four-wheeler vehicles.
All other activities are allowed in the Orange Zones, without any restrictions.
Maharashtra: 56 new COVID-19 recoveries in a day in Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation near Mumbai. 135 active cases as of now.
Maharashtra: The total number of cases in Amravati surged to 53. Ten new cases reported in the last 24 hours. 9 people have died so far.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold an important meeting at 6:00 pm today. COVID-19 nodal officers of several districts along with many other senior officials will attend the meeting.
Delhi: 15 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Tughlakabad Extension area. The total count in the area jumped to 53.
Prakash Javadekar: Aarogya Setu best scientific instrument, no privacy concerns over using the application.
Bihar reports fourth COVID-19 death of a 45-year-old-male at NMCH. He had returned from Mubai to Sitamarhi on April 28, 2020. It was a case of terminal stage lung malignancy cancer. He died of cardio-respiratory arrest.
Joggers and cyclists across Spain emerged from their homes early on Saturday, with adults allowed out for exercise for the first time in seven weeks as the government began easing coronavirus restrictions. In Barcelona, runners and cyclists crowded paths near the beach, while surfers and paddle-boarders were out enjoying the waves.
To avoid overcrowding as people get outside, the government has implemented a shift system, allocating different time slots to different age groups.Businesses that operate by appointment, such as hairdressers, will be allowed to open from Monday. Bars and restaurants will remain closed for at least another week.
Spain has recorded a death toll of 24,824 from the illness, and more than 215,000 cases. (Reuters)
All 11 districts in the national capital will remain in red zone till May 17, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Saturday. "A red zone is an area where there are more than 10 (coronavirus) cases. The relief measures announced by centre will be made available to people," he told reporters. Till Friday, the national capital had recorded 3,738 cases of coronavirus and 61 fatalities. On Friday, 223 new cases were reported. (PTI)
Since the extension of the lockdown, here's the complete list of what is allowed and what is prohibited:
Lockdown3.0: What is allowed and what is prohibited, in red, orange and green zones? Here is a simple ready-reckoner for you #IndiaFightsCoronavirus #Lockdown3 #Lockdownextention pic.twitter.com/sxMOTaOXTZ
— PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) May 2, 2020
In a major relief for professionals and immigrants from countries like India, the US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants, who have been served notices for submission of various documents, taking into account the massive novel coronavirus outbreak in America.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. (PTI)
Three police officers deployed on duty at Maharashtra CM Uddhav Tacheray's Mumbai residence test positive for coronavirus.
With the Centre allowing movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists and students stranded due to the lockdown, the Odisha government has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for sending 60,000 "guest workers" who have been stuck in the state to their home states by road or rail. In a letter to all district collectors and municipal commissioners, Additional chief secretary-cum special relief commissioner (SRC) P K Jena forwarded the SOP to ensure the smooth return of the migrants. (PTI)
At least 20 people have been found COVID-19 positive at Nanded Gurudrawa Langar Sahib in Maharashtra. The gurudwara has been sealed. Nanded has 26 coronavirus positive cases, with 2 deaths reported.
At least 122 CRPF personnel of 31st battalion based at Mayur Vihar have tested positive for COVID-19.
As per latest Health Ministry data, Maharashtra's COVID-19 cases rise to 11,506 with 485 fatalities.
In 24 hours, as many as 2,293 new cases and 71 deaths have been reported. Highest number of new cases in 24 hours in India till now. The recovery rate is at 26.64%.
India's tally of COVID-19 cases rise to 37,336 cases which includs 26,167 active cases, 9,950 cured and 1,218 deaths, as per Health Ministry's latest update on Saturday morning.
Police in Greater Noida arrest two people and file case against 19 others for holding Iftaar amid COVID-19 lockdown.
Andhra's Visakhapatnam city reported its first COVID-19 death when a 62-year-old man from Chengalarao Peta who was admitted with chronic kidney ailment at the King George Hospital (KGH), passed away. (ANI)
Mexico`s health ministry on Friday reported 1,515 new coronavirus cases and 113 deaths, bringing the country`s total to 20,739 cases and 1,972 deaths. (Reuters)
Gilead Science Inc`s antiviral drug remdesivir was granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for COVID-19 on Friday, clearing the way for broader use of the drug in more hospitals around the United States. During a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House with President Donald Trump, Gilead Chief Executive Daniel O`Day called the move an important first step and said the company was donating 1.5 million vials of the drug to help patients, as per a report by Reuters.
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