India coronavirus, COVID-19 live updates, June 1: Delhi’s COVID-19 count rises to 20,834 after 990 new cases in last 24 hrs; death count at 523

As India enters the first day of lockdown 5, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise as 8,392 new infections and 230 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India. Total number of cases in the country now at 1,90,535 including 93322 active cases, 91819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5394 deaths as per the data of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-hit state in the country with 67,655 positive cases of coronavirus, as on May 31. Mumbai alone accounts for 39,686 of the total 67k cases of the state. The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Maharashtra stands at 36,040.

India has now become the world's seventh worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus cases with its tally of 1,82,143, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Covid-19 tracker.

The number of active Covid-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.

Several states released guidelines for the fifth phase of lockdown, or 'Unlock 1.0', starting Monday, June 1.

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01 June 2020

19:55 IST

Delhi’s COVID-19 case count rises up to 20,834 after 990 new cases came in the last 24 hrs. Total deaths - 523. Currently active cases -11,565. Total containment zones -124.

19:52 IST

Tamil Nadu: 1,162 new cases were reported today in the state that took the total number of positive cases to 23,495. There are around 10,138 active cases. The death count was increased by 11 to 184.

Chennai saw 964 cases today, a total of 15,770 now out of which 7,450 are active cases.

18:53 IST

Himachal Pradesh: 37,801 people tested so far and the total number of coronavirus cases in the state is at 338, out of which 213 are active cases, 116 recovered and 5 deaths.

The total number of COVID19 cases in the state now stands at 338 including 213 active cases, 116 recovered and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department pic.twitter.com/55JhgYjCI4

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

18:15 IST

Vande Bharat Mission: Special flight IX 1350 departed from Muscat international airport for Calicut (Kerala).

#IndiaFightsCorona: #VandeBharatMission: Special flight IX 1350 bound for Calicut (Kerala) departed from Muscat international airport. #StaySafe @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @HardeepSPuri @MoCA_GoI @MoHFW_INDIA @airindiain @IndianDiplomacy @CMOKerala

Via @Indemb_Muscat pic.twitter.com/S0z5YK8K1Y

— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) June 1, 2020

18:07 IST

Karnataka: 187 new confirmed infections in the last 24 hours were reported. The total number of positive cases in the state surged to 3408 including 2026 active cases. The death count stands at 52.

18:02 IST

Odisha: COVID-19 tally rises to 2,104 with the highest single-day spike of 156 cases, including 50 in the Kendrapara district. Active cases increased to 969.

16:25 IST

Uttar Pradesh: In the last 24 hours, 373 new cases were reported. There are 3083 active cases in the state now and 4891 people have been cured/discharged. The death toll stands at 217.

13:46 IST

Uttrakhand: 23 new COVID-19 cases reported from the state, taking the total tally to 929.

Uttarakhand reports 23 new #COVID19 cases today, taking the state's total to 929. pic.twitter.com/MlM8wlpt5J

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

12:45 IST

Andhra Pradesh: 76 new COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stand at 3118 and death toll at 64.

Andhra Pradesh reports 76 new #COVID19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stand at 3118 and death toll is at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer pic.twitter.com/t3BHXRqn4D

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

12:29 IST

Assam: 23 new cases reported in the state; total tally rises to 1,384

Alert ~ 23 new cases of #COVID19+

11 Barpeta, 5 Udalguri, 3 Dhubri, 3 Darrang, 1 Sonitpur

↗️Total cases 1384
↗️Recovered 185
↗️Active cases 1192
↗️Deaths 04

Update 12:05 PM/June 1/Day's total 23#AssamCovidCount pic.twitter.com/Y2xursbLNp

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 1, 2020

12:20 IST

Union cabinet meets today under the chairmanship of PM Narendra Modi in 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, Delhi.

12:19 IST

 Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on COVID-19 lockdown 5.0: We are sealing Delhi borders for one week, only essential services will be allowed.

11:35 IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on COVID-19 lockdown 5: Apart from whatever was allowed till now, barbershops and salons will be opened but spas will remain closed. We were following odd-even rule for shops in markets but the central government has not stated any such rule, so all shops can open now.

11:33 IST

PM Modi during the silver jubilee celebrations inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences: The country has seen rapid progress in setting up 22 more AIIMS. Over the last five years, we have been able to add over 30,000 seats in MBBS and 15,000 seats in post-graduation.

11:32 IST

PM Modi during the silver jubilee celebrations inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences: I want to state it clearly- violence, abuse and rude behavior against front-line workers is not acceptable

11:30 IST

PM Modi during the silver jubilee celebrations inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences: Ayushman Bharat- the world’s largest healthcare scheme belongs to India. In less than 2 years, 1 crore people have benefitted from this scheme.Women and those staying in villages are among the major beneficiaries of this scheme.

11:19 IST

PM Modi during the silver jubilee celebrations inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences: The virus may be an invisible enemy. But our warriors, medical workers are invincible. In the battle of Invisible vs Invincible, our medical workers are sure to win. At such a time, world is looking up to our doctors, nurses, medical staff & scientific community with hope and gratitude. The world seeks both ‘care’ and ‘cure’ from you.

11:18 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka pic.twitter.com/4fpHrX1Uif

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

10:15 IST

Odisha: 156 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104.

Odisha reports 156 new #COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/r31mfG7oSi

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

09:43 IST

ICMR sample testing: Total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours.

Total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) pic.twitter.com/8GAJ6X3vAY

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

09:19 IST

Chhattisgarh: Total number of COVID-19 cases in the state rise to 503 which includes 388 active cases, 114 discharged and 1 death as per the State Health Department data.

08:45 IST

COVID-19 India data: Coronavirus cases in India rise to 190,535 which includes 93,322 active cases, 91,818 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 5,394 deaths as per the Ministry of health data.

08:42 IST

Varanasi: Ganga Ghats remain deserted on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra due to COVID-19 lockdown.

Ganga Ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra today, as gathering of devotees is restricted to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Govt has allowed reopening of religious places from June 8. pic.twitter.com/K929CqJiJD

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 1, 2020

07:48 IST

INS Jalashwa to evacuate 700 stranded Indians from Sri Lanka in its third voyage

INS Jalashwa is ‘Fearless Pioneer’ ready to take 700 stranded Indians to their homeland from Sri Lanka. It's INS Jalashwa’s 3rd voyage under #SamudraSetu. Previously, she carried to India nearly 1400 Indians stranded in Maldives: High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/3iYrcx5CPE

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2020

07:28 IST

US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment: The US has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses. (PTI)

07:16 IST

Unlock 1.0 begins today, states issue fresh guidelines. (Read here)

06:41 IST

Noida-Delhi border: Guatam Budh Nagar district administration yesterday said it will keep the Noida-Delhi border shut to combat the threat of coronavirus.

Guatam Budh Nagar district administration yesterday said it will keep the Noida-Delhi border shut. "As per a report of health department, source of infection in 42% of the #COVID19 cases in the last 20 days has been tracked to Delhi," according the District Magistrate. https://t.co/S69c0j1vc9

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 1, 2020

06:38 IST

Sustained intake of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) drug with PPE use helped prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers, claims ICMR study. (PTI Report)

06:35 IST

Uttar Pradesh: 39 more COVID-19 cases in  Gautam Buddh Nagar, total rises to 453 in the district. (PTI report)