India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with 9,971 new infections taking the country's tally to 2,46,628, while the death toll rose to 6,929, according to the Union Health Ministry.
India registered 287 deaths in the last 24 hours since Saturday morning.
India had raced past Spain on Saturday to become the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, only the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK are ahead of it.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1,20,406, according to the Health Ministry.
A total of 1,19,292 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the Ministry said.
"Thus, around 48.36 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior ministry official said.
The total confirmed cases includes foreigners.
Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau, K S Dhatwalia tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to AIIMS: Sources
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 7, 2020
As malls and shopping centers in the national capital re-open on Monday after more than two months, they will be focussing on hourly disinfection of the common areas, contactless shopping, and physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Uttarakhand Govt releases guidelines for opening of religious places/places of worship with effect from tomorrow - religious places/places of worship allowed to open b/w 7 am & 7pm outside containment zones, pilgrims from places outside the state not allowed till further orders. pic.twitter.com/9Q13N8JU8w
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Delhi sees 1282 new #COVID19 cases on Saturday with cumulative cases crossing 28K mark and active cases goes above 17K.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) June 7, 2020
Death toll now 800+ with 51 fatalities added from earlier days.
335 recovered @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/93i8eYFdEJ
All religious places/places of worship for the public will continue to remain closed till 30th June, 2020. Shopping malls will also continue to remain closed for the same time period: Government of Odisha pic.twitter.com/n3AQeTxuG4
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
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— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 7, 2020
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Shops and restaurants to re-open from tomorrow.
Interstate border checkpost will not be removed.
Southwest monsoon advanced into some parts of Rayalseema.@holladavid @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/knGtseiJ3T
The government offices will restart in Maharashtra with 10 or 10 per cent employees whichever more from Monday.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Wait, did beaches open for the public?
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
People flouting #lockdown2020 norms in Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur beach.
Express Photos | @ddmallick @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/m3kxBlI4kp
In Maharashtra, total 85,975 #COVIDー19 positive patients, 3060 deaths while 39,314 recovery. Today, 3007 new cases , 91 deaths & 1924 recovery reported. Highest spike in a day after major relaxations. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) June 7, 2020
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— Bosky Khanna (@BoskyKhanna) June 7, 2020
Cases surge, tally 5452 with 239 new cases. Most are #Maharashtra returnees. @NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @CMofKarnataka @DHFWKA @MoHFW_INDIA @WHO @Comm_dhfwka @sriramulubjp @mla_sudhakar @RAshokaBJP @BSBommai @PMOIndia @CMOMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/Tixku8ifur
Highest ever Corona positives today in TN - 1515; Of this, Chennai alone has recorded 1,155; Statewide total so far - 31,667; Chennai total so far - 22,149; Statewide active cases till date - 14,396 @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) June 7, 2020
A small child was seen studying near her roadside vegetable shop as schools are closed during #lockdown in Tirunelveli.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Photo | @KARTHIKALAGU86 @xpresstn #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/38z8aV1VfA
Addressing the people of Tamil Nadu on Sunday evening, chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami said that 35.65 lakh workers in the state have been provided relief so far. "TN is the only Indian state to give rice for free. I praise all those stayed indoors since the announcement of the lockdown. We need people's cooperation for preventing economic loss, and there's no doubt that we will win this battle against COVID-19," he said.
It may be a mere coincidence, the number of cases has come down from 173 on Friday to 75 on Saturday. Eleven districts of Odisha are observing shut down for two days (Saturday and Sunday) a week in a bid to break the chain of infection.
178 more #COVID19 patients recover in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 7, 2020
Biggest single day recovery so far
Total cases - 2856
Recovered - 1893
39 in Khurda
23 in Gajapati
22 in Nuapada
17 in Bhadrak
15 in Nayagarh
14 in Ganjam
10 in Kendrapara@XpressOdisha@NewIndianXpress
People thronged Musheerabad fish market violating social distancing norms to buy fish on the eve of Mrigasira karte in Hyderabad.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Photo | R V K Rao.@XpressHyderabad #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/vgWRZQx0hQ
CM EPS to address the people at 6 p.m through television channels @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) June 7, 2020
From restricted entry to maintaining social distance, among other protocols, shopping malls in the city are set to reopen from Monday.
According to N Parthasaradhy, Vice-President, GVK One, a shopping mall in the upmarket Banjara Hills, the management is holding discussions with outlets as to how to regulate the crowd and keep necessary personal protection gear for the sales personnel and at the same time give customers shopping experience.
#COVID19updates #Kerala #June 7
— Dileep V Kumar (@dileepvk_TNIE) June 7, 2020
107 cases reported - 71 from abroad, 28 from other states & 8 due to contact.
41 recovered. @xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress @coronaviruscare @MSKiranPrakash #coronavirus
In Biswanath district of northern Assam, some women had flocked to the bank of a river on Saturday and performed the puja. They believed the virus would disappear from the world only if “Corona Devi” could be pleased through prayers. “We are offering puja to Corona Maa. Once the puja gets over, a wind will blow and destroy the virus,” a woman had told journalists.
The offices functioning in the integrated complex at Park Town were closed on May 28 after several top officials and employees tested positive for COVID 19. The railways offices will be functioning with limited staff. The employees with comorbidities and those coming from containment zones are exempted from attending work. All the visitors must produce their Aadhaar for entering into the office premises, said an order issued by the railways.
Update: Delhi withdraws ‘special corona fee’ of 70% on liquor, increases VAT by 5% with effect from June 10. @NewIndianXpress
— Sesa Sen (@sesa_sen) June 7, 2020
Delhi's Patiala House Court directs the National Investigating Agency to admit a woman, who tested COVID-19 positive, into Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital with immediate effect. She was earlier arrested in a terror case.
141 more COVID-19 cases reported in Bihar taking the total number of cases in the state to 4972: State Health Department
We're undertaking sanitization work in Dehradun amid weekend lockdown (Sat&Sun). We sanitized 50 out of 100 wards yesterday. 56 tractor trolleys with capacity of 3000-litre each & some fire brigade vehicles were used: Vinay Pandey, Dehradun Municipal Commissioner#Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/nC9VoRfzqy
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Senior Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said it was shameful that the COVID positivity rate in Delhi was the highest in the country and its recovery rate the lowest. "This is because Delhi hospitals are in bad shape. It is premature for the Delhi government to open restaurants, malls from June 8 till health infrastructure is improved," Maken said at a virtual press conference.
During the lockdown, 260 policemen were assaulted for which 841 people were arrested, the official said, adding that nearly 86 security personnel were injured in the attacks. Besides, 45 health professionals were also attacked during the lockdown.
There are reports which suggested about “partying” by the people lodged at Bimala Raina Government High School quarantine centre. The District Magistrate Pawan Yadav told The New Indian Express the administration had not received any such report. “There are around 20-25 returnees at the centre and they had arrived by flight. I saw a video clip in which three to four people can be seen dancing. I haven’t heard of them partying. In any case, we have ordered a probe into the incident,” Yadav said.
Andhra Pradesh recorded 130 fresh cases in the past 24 hours. Another 69 cases were recorded in the other states category taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 4,659.@NewIndianXpress #AndhraFightsCorona #CoronaUpdates pic.twitter.com/mJF1fVlPO3
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 7, 2020
The Maharashtra government, while last week extending the lockdown period till June 30, decided to keep religious places closed for some more period, and no fresh decision has been taken on it. "A decision is yet to be taken on opening temples, mosques, churches and other religious establishments for people. There has been no decision so far on allowing people to gather at such places," Maharashtra's law and judiciary department secretary Rajendra Bhagwat told PTI.
Priyanka Gandhi in a tweet said that during the corona pandemic, the government will have to take non-corona and other diseases very seriously. Any negligence in this regard may have serious consequences, she said. "The lethal incident happened with a pregnant woman in Noida is a warning, many such event have been reported in Uttar Pradesh. The government should get prepared for this to avoid loss of lives," she further said.
Newly appointed Delhi BJP president @adeshguptabjp was detained by police during a protest at Rajghat against Arvind Kejriwal government for the collapse of health services in Delhi.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express photos | @anilpjournalist. pic.twitter.com/JPGMlm0ZFR
Kerala: Streets deserted & shops closed in Kottayam district, as the state observes complete lockdown today to contain the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/2gsjQWUuzp
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Karnataka: Preparations underway at Bengaluru's Jamia masjid as Government has allowed reopening of all religious places from tomorrow. Floor is being marked to maintain social distancing, sanitization tunnel and sanitizer dispenser have been installed in the mosque. #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/rLyiidAZtn
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Ernakulam-Angamaly has decided to continue with status quo till June 30. No Holy Masses in Ernakulam Syro-Malabar churches. However, the churches will be open for individual prayers. Marriages/funerals as per the Covid rules. @NewIndianXpress @xpresskerala pic.twitter.com/L6LfpKsDFP
— Rajesh Abraham (@pendown) June 7, 2020
Hunger pangs for chicken biryani made people violate social distancing and safety norms in Bengaluru's Cox Town.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Video | @Bidar_yuva @XpressBengaluru #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/p3ltRayh3q
Kerala: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to reopen from 9th June. Executive Officer of the Temple says, “We are introducing a virtual queue system, only allowing 35 people at a time. Temple will be opening from 8:15 am to 11:15 am and from 4 pm to 5 pm daily.” pic.twitter.com/cAM0CldjYO
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Uttarakhand: Preparations for reopening of Badrinath temple underway. However, temple authorities had written to CM&Chamoli DM urging them to keep yatra suspended till June 30. #COVID19
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Centre has allowed reopening of religious places from tomorrow. State Govt yet to decide. pic.twitter.com/SiucTzdzPa
Not giving up even when a virus takes over the world. With a heartful of determination, a physically impaired man makes a living by selling face masks on the road at #Tirupati.
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 7, 2020
Video | Madhav K @NewIndianXpress #facemasks #Masks4All #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/9RNpEykyLL
St Philomena's church in Mysuru gets final cleanup a day before lockdown relaxations.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Video | Udayshankar S@XpressBengaluru #COVID19 #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/98V7TY6EQa
#WATCH Delhi hospitals will be available for the people of Delhi only, while Central Govt hospitals will remain open for all. Private hospitals except those where special surgeries like neurosurgery are performed also reserved for Delhi residents: CM Arvind Kejriwal #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/D47nRhXaUZ
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
We are aggrieved to understand that many genuine grievances of nurses at AIIMS taken up by AIIMS Nurses Union remain unattended despite regular,periodic representations&meeting with institute authorities: Trained Nurses Association of India in a letter to Union Health Minister pic.twitter.com/fJwdp8cmyc
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Delhi Government has decided to withdraw the 'special corona fee' levied at 70% of the maximum retail price on all categories of liquor, with effect from 10th June 2020.
Maharashtra: People were seen strolling and jogging at Mumbai's Juhu beach earlier today. Deepak, a local says, "People are coming out and enjoying it. Everyone is following precautionary measures like wearing masks. Police are also alert". #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/GUI6ARcpHe
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Jammu & Kashmir: Around 350 people from Odisha stranded in Jammu are being sent back to Odisha in three special flights arranged by the two state governments. pic.twitter.com/rg5dHofl0W
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
In the last 24 hours, one police personnel tested positive for COVID-19. Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police rises to 2,562, death toll at 33: Maharashtra Police.
The husband suspected that the woman in her thirties, had cheated on him, as he was not in touch with her for at least two weeks before testing positive. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
A senior officer of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has tested positive for COVID-19.
#WATCH Patna: RJD leaders Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav clang utensils to protest against Home Minister Amit Shah's virtual rally to be held today and over the situation of migrant workers. #Bihar pic.twitter.com/Cw7HMVfOob
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Passengers maintaining social distance while boarding a bus to Tirumala in Tirupati.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Video | Madhav K#COVID19 #AndhraFightsCorona @xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/O9oREmSpDK
In Pics: Work in progress for thermal screening center at Alipiri check post.
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 7, 2020
Photo | Madhav K@NewIndianXpress #AndhraFightsCorona #coronavirus #COVID19India pic.twitter.com/9POid28PoI
A #MigrantWorker from UP spends time with his daughter teaching her colours with the help of a colourful van parked in the backyard of the shelter in palace grounds in Bengaluru.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 7, 2020
Express Photos | @MeghanaSastry @XpressBengaluru pic.twitter.com/BLsPd3Wk9J
The new cases getting added to the existing pool of cases are breaking previous day’s record almost everyday now and the trend continued on Friday when 9,971 fresh cases—another highest single-day tally—got registered. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
75 new COVID-19 positive cases detected in Odisha during the last 24 hours taking the state tally to 2856 @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress
— Bijay Chaki (@bijay_TNIE) June 7, 2020
The Delhi Medical Association (DMA), in a statement, also condemned the FIR filed against the authorities of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, a leading private facility that has been charged with "violating rules for registering coronavirus tests". (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Rajasthan reports 48 new #COVID19 positive cases and 3 deaths, taking the total number of cases in the state to 10385 and death toll to 234. Number of active cases stands at 2545: Rajasthan Health department pic.twitter.com/gndz8jxa6j
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
#WATCH Rajasthan: Social distancing norms violated as people in huge numbers gathered at Pratap Chowk in Baran for the inauguration ceremony of Maharana Pratap’s statue, amid #COVID19 pandemic. Congress MLA Panachand Meghwal also took part in the event. (06.06.2020) pic.twitter.com/rWb4jSLWgh
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Total 46,66,386 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,42,069 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR.
Delhi: Preparations underway at Hanuman Temple near Connaught Place, as Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed re-opening of places of worship from tomorrow pic.twitter.com/SGIwbPSM6b
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
INS Jalashwa enters Tuticorin Harbour with 700 Indians embarked at Male, #Maldives.
— Mayank (@scribesoldier) June 7, 2020
With this INS Jalashwa alone has repatriated approx 2700 Indian citizens from Maldives & Sri Lanka #IndianNavy #samudrasetu@TheMornStandard @Sunday_Standard @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/4E0QxiiSGT
India reports the highest single-day spike of 9971 new COVID-19 cases; 287 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 246628, including 120406 active cases, 119293 cured/discharged/migrated and 6929 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Premises of religious shrines, restaurants, malls etc. are being cleaned in various states and provisions for adherence to social distancing and other protocols being made. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
MTC to operate 109 buses in 69 routes to facilitate students of class 10, to get hall tickets for public examination that is scheduled to commence on June 15. The 'school' special buses to be operated between June 8 and 13, says MTC. Only fr students & teachers. @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/7zVbU0APwY
— B Anbuselvan (@anbuselvan_tnie) June 7, 2020
A total of 230 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Assam till 11:35 PM today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2473, including 588 discharged and 4 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
90 new cases of #COVID19 recorded in Jharkhand today, taking total number of cases to 1028 out of which 548 cases are active: State Health department pic.twitter.com/Aqi8DOKBwd
— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2020
382 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths have been reported in Uttar Pradesh in last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 10103 and death toll to 268. Number of active cases stands at 3927: State Government.
West Bengal: Some Indian nationals, who were stranded in Nepal amid lockdown, returned to India through India-Nepal border in Panitanki of Darjeeling district y'day. Their thermal screening was done upon their entry and their details, including their destination, was noted down. pic.twitter.com/pXaxvPoeyB
— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2020
There is no sale of garlands or flowers right now. Very few weddings are taking place, temples are opening but offering of flowers and garlands is prohibited. We have no option but to to throw away our produce: Umakant Maurya, flower grower (06.06.2020) https://t.co/BfJlkVAXew pic.twitter.com/1v1pMiGml2
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 6, 2020
Social distancing being maintained. Guests' hands' being sanitised at gate, screening being done. All guests have to wear mask. Staff has been given masks, caps&face shields. We had lot of bookings in April & May but they were cancelled: Shiv Miglani, banquet hall's owner (06.06) https://t.co/8RcwFk3p65 pic.twitter.com/Vy86bcPdQP
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 6, 2020
Rajasthan: Walls of medical colleges in Jodhpur being painted, under an initiative by the district administration,
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
to create awareness among people regarding #COVID19. (06.06.2020) pic.twitter.com/4ZO9VAv7AB
Kerala: Adlux Convention Centre at Angamaly in Kochi has been converted into a 200-bed #COVID19 care centre, in the wake of increase in the number of cases in the state. The centre will start functioning from next week. State Minister VS Sunil Kumar inspected the facility y'day. pic.twitter.com/Ou2EOsVzpu
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Police check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border as people commute through the route.
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on June 1 had announced that the national capital borders will be sealed for the next one week and only essential services will be exempted. pic.twitter.com/q8ZfMQy1op
Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases, amid #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/pRDZcew4Ir
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Delhi: Police personnel check vehicles at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) border. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/8umeMAFmFS
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
According to the state government sources, the Remdesivir drug has been used for two IAS officers of Maharashtra – Assem Gupta and IA Kunda who were infected with the contagious virus. Although it was not permitted to use this drug, the hospital used them on compassionate ground after the consent of family members. (READ MORE)
For the last two months, singer Chinmayi has not had a moment to spare. Unfazed by the abuse, hate and criticism she gets online for taking a stand against sexual harassment, she is now focusing on offering a helping hand to those whose lives have been turned upside down by the lockdown. (READ HER STORY HERE)
hopping malls and places of worship will not reopen for the public in Gurgaon and Faridabad districts, which have been worst-hit by COVID-19, for the time being, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said on Saturday. However, malls and religious place would open in other parts of Haryana from June 8, he said. (READ MORE)