The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 7,466 in India, while the number of cases climbed to 2,66,598 after the country registered 266 fatalities and a record single-day spike of 9,987 cases till Tuesday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.
The number of active novel coronavirus cases stands at 1,29,917, while 1,29,214 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
"Thus, 48.47 per cent patients have recovered so far," the ministry said.
After a #COVID__19 patient in Gandhi hospital passed away, his family allegedly thrashed a doctor on duty with an iron rod. Following that, doctors have been on a protest, asking for basic security.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 9, 2020
Express Video @XpressHyderabad pic.twitter.com/veczSHz572
JK Update
Prayers for protection from #COVID19? During #unlockone, devotees offer prayer in Kerala following all protocols.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 9, 2020
Place: Kozhikode
Express Photos | @sooraj_TNIE @xpresskerala pic.twitter.com/IZAshQghRH
In continuation of Delhi govt's order where 20% of total beds in pvt hospitals were reserved for #COVID19 treatment, after consultation with 22 pvt hospitals,it's been decided to allocate more than 20% beds for COVID treatment: Delhi govt
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
3456 beds in 22 pvt hospitals allocated pic.twitter.com/yaiRtPgMNh
Mumbai #COVID__19 update
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) June 9, 2020
Today, 1015 new cases , 58 deaths and 904 recovery. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard pic.twitter.com/6WcQSKixDF
#COVIDUpdates: 216 out of the 15,085 samples tested between Monday 9am and Tuesday 9am tested positive. One each in Krishna and Anantapur districts reported dead. @SreeChandana6 brings you more details.@NewIndianXpress #AndhraFightsCorona #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/AnEU5qQeRd
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 9, 2020
In Maharashtra, total 90,787 #COVID__19 positive patients while 3289 deaths & 42,638 recovery. Today, 2259 new cases, 120 deaths and 2259 recovery reported. @Sunday_Standard @NewIndianXpress
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) June 9, 2020
The government on Tuesday announced further extension till September 30 for validity of motor vehicle documents, including driving license and vehicle fitness, in view of COVID-19 pandemic. (READ MORE)
#BigBreaking: 4 more doctors of @AIIMSBhubaneswr test positive for #COVID19. None of them engaged in Covid management. Earlier one junior resident was infected. All are asymptomatic. #Odisha @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/RAKIkh9Lyu
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 9, 2020
If coronavirus cases increase in Delhi, Pragati Maidan & indoor stadiums—Talkatora, Thyagaraj, Indira Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, & Dhyan Chand Stadium may be converted into makeshift hospitals. Lt Gov Delhi Anil Baijal has been formed a committee to explore the possibilities.
For the 10th consecutive day on Tuesday Tamil Nadu recorded over 1000 cases.
Total number of cases 34914.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus.
With 161 new cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours, the tally in Karnataka rises to 5921.
#COVID19 update #Kerala on June 9
— Raam Das (@PRamdas_TNIE) June 9, 2020
New cases-91
Palakkad-14
Alappuzha-11
Thiruvananthapuram-10
Kottayam-8
Pathanamthitta-7
Kozhikode-7
Thrissur-6
Malappuram-6
Wayanad-6
Kollam-5
Kannur-5
Ernakulam-4
Kasaragod-2
Deaths-16
Active cases-1231
Total Quarantine-204153@xpresskerala
Government has decided to put on hold the reopening of religious institutions that was previously decided for 14th of June, 2020. A meeting will be held again with religious organisations at the end of this month: Meghalaya Chief Minister's Office (CMO)
State Congress unit president Amit Chavda said people have been suffering because of the "failure" of the BJP which has been in power since the last 25 years. He pointed out that the COVID-19 mortality rate of Gujarat is the highest at 6.26 % in the country. (READ MORE)
UPDATES ON #COVID19
— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 9, 2020
4,785 patients cured (in last 24 hrs)
1,29,214 people cured so far
Recovery rate is 48.47%
▪️ 1,29,917 total number of active cases
Read here: https://t.co/suS7987R3i
Amid alarmingly growing Covid-19 positivity rate in certain parts of the country, the chorus by epidemiologists and clinicians is growing for expanding the testing criteria and allowing doctors to decide the ones who should be tested. (READ REPORT HERE)
1871 Mumbai police personnel have been infected with #COVID19 so far, including 853 recovered & 21 deaths. 82 positive cases also reported among State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel deployed in the city: Mumbai Police
Tamil Nadu government has released a new emergency control room number 044-4006 7108 - for COVID19 patients to avail 108 ambulance service without any delay.
140 #COVID19 patients recover in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 9, 2020
Cuttack 24
Ganjam 22
Nuapada 21
Jajpur 11
Khurda 11
Jagatsinghpur 11
Sundargarh 8
Balangir & Bhadrak 7 each
Dhenkanal 5
Bargarh, Kendrapara & Sambalpur 3 each
Balasore & Puri 2 each
Total cases - 3140
Recovered - 2132@NewIndianXpress
Amid alarmingly growing Covid-19 positivity rate in certain parts of the country, the chorus by epidemiologists and clinicians is growing for expanding the testing criteria and allowing doctors to decide the ones who should be tested. (READ MORE)
Joshi, who was working at Index Medical College, was getting treatment for the disease for the last 16 days at Choitram Hospital.
Expectations were high as temples opened the doors for devotees after a gap of two-and-a-half months. But much to the disappointment of the Devaswom Boards, only a few devotees visited temples on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Hindu organisations and the BJP upped the ante against the government for opening temples at a time when COVID-19 cases are rising and the threat of community spread looms large. (READ MORE)
A Central Industrial Security Force head constable succumbed to #COVID19. He was posted in CISF 1st reserve Battalion in Barwaha (Madhya Pradesh). He was admitted in hospital for anaemic issue and a major surgery was also done: CISF
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia have been admitted to a Delhi hospital after they complained of throat irritation and also had fever. The both tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, sources said. While Jyotiraditya developed symptoms, his mother remains asymptomatic.
33 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam today. Total number of positive cases rise to 2868, including 2076 active cases, 784 discharged, and 5 death: Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Bihar reports 117 new COVID-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 5364: State Health Department.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issues amendments to the circular of extension of lockdown and revised guidelines on the measures to be taken in respect to easing of restrictions and phase-wise opening of lockdown. #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/zZuzdk6Zrh
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Seven days back, a person had tested positive for COVID-19. We isolated the patient and took samples of all 26 members of the patient's family. Last night their report came and all have tested positive. They have been shifted to a hospital: Dr Narottam Sharma, CMHO Jaipur.
In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we are contemplating the option of reduction in the syllabus and instructional hours for the coming academic year: Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Human Resource Development Minister
Delhi High Court today disposed of bunch of petitions challenging Delhi Government's order to restrict treatment of COVID-19 and limiting treatment of COVID-19 patients to bonafide Delhi residents; Court stated that Delhi Government's order had become infructuous after Lieutenant Governor's order.
As far as the Plus Two examinations are concerned, the examinations for the pending subjects are postponed. The dates for these examinations will be announced later. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
By 15 June, there'll be 44,000 cases & 6,600 beds will be needed. By 30 June we'll reach 1 lakh cases & 15,000 beds will be required. By 15 July there'll be 2.25 lakh cases & 33,000 beds will be needed. By 31 July, 5.5 lakh cases expected & 80,000 beds will be needed: Delhi Dy CM pic.twitter.com/F5iXDlgO7R
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
A Central Industrial Security Force head constable succumbed to COVID-19. He was posted in CISF 1st reserve Battalion in Barwaha (Madhya Pradesh). He was admitted in hospital for anaemic issue and a major surgery was also done: CISF.
CM EPS' announcement on SSLC examination @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/cprANHhUwz
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) June 9, 2020
Corona virus is spreading at a high rate but Central govt officers present in the meeting denied community transmission of the disease said @SatyendarJain @NewIndianXpress
— siddhanta mishra (@siddmh_TNIE) June 9, 2020
Rajasthan reports 144 new #COVID19 positive cases and 5 deaths today, taking the total number of positive cases and deaths to 11020 and 251 respectively: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/kjEM9NqWe4
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Officers of Central Government were present at the meeting and they said that there is no community spread in Delhi as of now so it need not be discussed: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after State Disaster Management Authority meeting on COVID-19.
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami says tenth standard public examination cancelled. While all students declared pass. 80 percentage mark based on performance in quarterly, half-yearly exam, 20 percentage mark for attendance.
By June 30 Delhi would require 15,000 beds , we raised this in the meeting with the @LtGovDelhi said @msisodia @NewIndianXpress
— siddhanta mishra (@siddmh_TNIE) June 9, 2020
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan holds meeting with Group of Ministers (GoM) through video conferencing. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/qua3MwFUph
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Himachal Pradesh detects eight new positive cases today. Total COVID-19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 429 including 197 active cases, 223 recoveries and five deaths: State Health Department.
"AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has said that there is a community transmission in Delhi but the Centre has not accepted it yet. We cannot declare it and the declaration is up to the Centre. Community spread is a technical term and it depends on the Centre whether they accept it or not. There are four stages in epidemiology in which the third stage is the community spread," Jain said when asked about whether community transmission has started in Delhi. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
State Disaster Committee meet at @LtGovDelhi to decide whether #CoronavirusCrisis in Delhi has transformed into community transmission or not. Experts and @msisodia are also present. @ArvindKejriwal couldn't attend, he is in self-isolation. @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/8O2JOIlu3T
— Muhammed Parvez Sultan Ebrahimپرویز سلطان ابراہیم (@theparvezsultan) June 9, 2020
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's sample has been collected for COVID-19 test.
Kerala: Some restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram providing only take-away services despite govt allowing dine-in facility with precautions. "There's staff crunch, migrants who worked here have returned," says working president of Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Assoc., Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/rBMB78jpnU
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
A Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday night to meet some labourers, and added that they have not received any complaint so far in this connection. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Pharmacist tests positive. #JNU closes university, asks hostelites to vacate. May reopen on Aug 15 or later @NewIndianXpress @anu1122 @JNUSUofficial pic.twitter.com/85lQ2qubaO
— Pearl Dsouza (@pearl_tnie) June 9, 2020
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and State Health Minister Satyendar Jain reach the residence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. LG has called meeting with all political parties today over prevailing COVID-19 situation. pic.twitter.com/bJs956oVK4
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Of the 266 new deaths reported till Tuesday morning, 109 were in Maharashtra, 62 in Delhi, 31 in Gujarat, 17 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Haryana, nine in West Bengal, eight in Uttar Pradesh, six in Rajasthan, four in Jammu and Kashmir, three in Karnataka, two each in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab and one each in Bihar and Kerala. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Supreme Court has ordered that migrant workers are to be transported back to their home towns within 15 days. All cases registered against migrants who have allegedly violated lockdown orders to be considered for withdrawal under the Disaster Management Act, 2005
The national pollution watchdog recently launched COVID-19 Biomedical Waste Tracking App to regulate the corona waste. All testing laboratories, waste generators and disposal facilities have to upload real-time data related to COVID waste. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
In a meeting with district and state-level authorities, top officials of the Union Health Ministry asked states to make a district-wise plan for the coming months in view of the lockdown curbs being lifted.The districts that participated in the meeting headed by Union health secretary Preeti Sundan were from Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Devotees arrive at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 9, 2020
to offer prayers as it reopened yesterday, amid #COVID19 outbreak. Devotees are being screened at the entry, and sanitiser dispensers have been installed in temple's premises. pic.twitter.com/D0ITW2xkwf
Social distancing went for a toss as TTD employees rushed to RTC bus to reserve seats at alipiri bus station in Tirupati.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 9, 2020
Express video | Madhav K.@xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/VF0Wufqmsj
Kerala: Restaurants in Kochi resume operations, following state govt's guidelines to open all restaurants from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19. Lohidas, Manager of a restaurant says, "We are taking precautions and only 50% seating is available." pic.twitter.com/25Fb4Ez4mb
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Jharkhand rise to 1330 including 804 active cases, 519 recovered and seven deaths: State Health Department.
.@LtGovDelhi has called a meeting of all political parties today at 3 pm to discuss the present situation of COVID-19 and measures to contain its spread. @TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress
— Muhammed Parvez Sultan Ebrahimپرویز سلطان ابراہیم (@theparvezsultan) June 9, 2020
Here are the list of hospitals (Government and private) treating #COVID19 patients in Chennai. People can call the respective contact numbers to check availability on beds. @santhoshexpress @ranjim @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/eNUZVZEV5Z
— Omjasvin M D (@omjasvinMD) June 9, 2020
No new COVID-19 case in Maharashtra Police over the last 24 hours. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, death toll at 34: Maharashtra Police.
Government of India issues fresh guidelines for officials and staffers of Central Government to prevent spread of #COVID19, after several officials in various Central Government Ministries/Departments have tested positive . pic.twitter.com/A3ZbF2unbB
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Kerala: Ernakulathappan temple in Kochi opens for devotees, following state govt's guidelines to open all places of worships from today while following certain precautionary measures in place amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/xKjNeJGFhs
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
With the lockdown restrictions largely removed, Mumbai has seen cases going up in the last few days. On Sunday, 1,421 positive cases including 61 deaths were reported, up from a total of 1,274 positive patients and 57 deaths on Saturday. On Friday, the city had recoded 1,150 cases and 53 deaths. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
The move come in the wake of the spike in the number of Covid-19 positive patients admitted to the government medical college hospital (MCH) in Kalamassery. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
India reports the highest single-day spike of 9987 new COVID-19 cases and 331 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 266598, including 129917 active cases, 129215 cured/discharged/migrated and 7466 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Prayagraj: Boatmen say Govt should allow them to resume boat services as it has provided relaxations to other sectors.Raju Nishad,a boatman says,"It's been 2-3 months now but our boat services have not resumed.Temples&mosques have reopened,we request Govt to allow us to operate". pic.twitter.com/tRptJZUrQL
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 9, 2020
Bhopal: Class 12th examination of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education that were deferred due to the #CoronavirusPandemic, resumes today; Students are being allowed to enter inside examination centres after sanitizing their hands and getting their temperature checked. pic.twitter.com/y5T80zmnlW
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Kerala: Devotees arrive at Sreekanteswaram Siva Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to offer prayers as it reopens, after state govt allowed reopening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/PjA4KZ2VA3
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
147 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Jharkhand Monday (till 9 pm), taking the total number of positive cases to 1290: State Health Department.
30 new positive cases reported in Goa on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 330 including 263 active cases and 67 recovered: Goa Health Department
The total number of COVID19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh rises to 421 including 189 active cases, 223 recovered, five deaths: State Health Department
49 NDRF personnel of third Battalion, Mundali (Cuttack) tested positive for COVID-19. 178 NDRF personnel were tested for COVID19 on their return to Cuttack from West Bengal after cyclone restoration work.
Government of Jammu and Kashmir issues Standard Operating Procedure for salons, barbershops and beauty parlour in the entire union territory. pic.twitter.com/Vxd9OnhTZ2
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
45 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Indore district today, taking the total number of positive cases to 3830. Death toll increased to 159 after 2 deaths were reported today: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore.
FIR registered against unknown people in connection with a violent protest by locals at a containment zone in Anand Nagar demanding removal of lockdown restrictions. Protestors alleged they were not getting adequate supply of essential items due to lockdown.
Chhattisgarh reports 104 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 1197. Number of active cases stand at 858: State Health Department.
#WATCH: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao & Visakhapatnam MP MVV Satyanarayana take part at a programme to celebrate one-year completion of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) govt in the state at party office in Visakhapatnam;social distancing norms flouted. (8/6) pic.twitter.com/vLEbhDn6AC
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Stakeholders, haq hakookdharis of Badrinath temple, traders & members of hotel association were present in the meeting today. All were of the view that Chardham Yatra shouldn't commence till June 30: Swati S Bhadoriya, District Magistrate, Chamoli
With the increase in number of COVID-19 cases in the state, Tripura government has declared 30 locations as containment zones: Ratan Lal Nath, State Minister
Bihar: Devotees visited Vishnupad Temple in Gaya yesterday to offer prayers as Government allowed reopening of places of worship from June 8. pic.twitter.com/c6EgLUEdZS
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Rajasthan: Hotels reopened in Jodhpur yesterday following relaxations in lockdown. A hotel owner says,"we have made proper arrangement of hygiene and sanitization for guests. They will be screened at the entry, all the guidelines will be followed." pic.twitter.com/JCKpJ6GWL6
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Karnataka: Forum Fiza Mall in Mangaluru reopened for public yesterday; Ministry of Home Affairs allowed opening of shopping malls from June 8 with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/pgaulUI99M
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases, amid #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/0dBD9MsjBR
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases, amid #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/0dBD9MsjBR
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Delhi: People arrive at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to make purchases, amid #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/0dBD9MsjBR
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020
Government of Jammu and Kashmir issues Standard Operating Procedure for salons, barbershops and beauty parlour in the entire union territory. pic.twitter.com/Vxd9OnhTZ2
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
#BigBreaking: 49 more @NDRFHQ jawans test positive for #COVID19 at its Mundali base in #Odisha's Cuttack district. Earlier one #NDRF jawan was detected positive for #coronavirus after the unit returned from #CycloneAmphan hit areas in Kolkata. @NewIndianXpress
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 8, 2020
Fishermen in Kerala's Kozhikode prepare for the trawling ban set to come into effect from June 9. Already struggling due to #Lockdown2020, this year's ban is going to be tough for them.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express Video | @sooraj_TNIE @xpresskerala pic.twitter.com/Laczuced2T
Follow @xpressandhra for latest news
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 8, 2020
Top headlines at this hour:
Shops, restaurants and temples re-opened.
TTD conducts trial run of providing darshan.
CM #Jagan orders CID inquiry into the allegations of a Chittor doctor.@holladavid @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Jrh5yvXHUo
The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, temples, restaurants and malls reopened in Puducherry on Monday after a prolonged lockdown amidst wearing of masks, thermal screening and social distancing. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Minister of State for Health, Chandrima Bhattacharya, said though the state government is going through a severe financial crunch, it decided to hike the salaries as a "token of recognition and appreciation of the selfless work done by the doctors". (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
While #COVID__19 cases in Kerala is steadily on the rise, here's #Ernakulam district's action plan for rapid antibody testing.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express Video@xpresskerala @MSKiranPrakash @pendown pic.twitter.com/0gqnDCYCCw
Taking the lead, UP CM Yogi Adityanath performed ‘Rudrabhishek’, a special puja of Lord Shiva at Gorakhnath temple on early Monday morning. Yogi Adityanath is also the head priest of the temple, one of the most revered shrines of eastern UP and Nepal. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
#TNIEupdatesonCovid19
— Bosky Khanna (@BoskyKhanna) June 8, 2020
The @CMofKarnataka issues guidelines for RWAs to follow, lists relaxations, restrictions.@NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @BBMPCOMM @DomlurLayoutRWA @WFRising @varthur_rising @VOfKoramangala @SarjapuraRWA @KHHSPRWA @hal3rdstagerwa @BBMP_MAYOR pic.twitter.com/sPR9flG99H
Delhi registers 1007 new #Covid_19 cases on Sunday, with cumulative cases above 29K and active cases above 17K.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) June 8, 2020
62 more fatalities added in the death tally taking count to 874.
358 recovered. So far more than 11K patients have recovered @NewIndianXpress #CoronaUpdatesInIndia pic.twitter.com/cEQ2DWMkfG
DMK MLA J Anbazhagan critical @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/VF5EsSsrMG
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) June 8, 2020
While shooting a documentary on the life of auto drivers, what Dileep saw through the lens of his camera, changed his life forever. So much so, that he works as a full-time auto driver donning a PPE kit today!
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/ojdF0haqnU@xpresstn pic.twitter.com/DdSbP1zsbB
No deaths & 12 #COVID19 cases reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today. Total number of cases in the area is now at 1924, including 71 deaths: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/Oazasvv251
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
As usual, today too, the Corona count has gone in Tamil Nadu : Total : 33,229..Today count : 1,562 ; Chennai - 1,149; active cases in TN - 15,413; death : 286 @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) June 8, 2020
Three government employees have been suspended in connection with the undignified burial of a COVID-19 positive man from Chennai who died in Puducherry, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said here on Monday. The action came after a video showed the body being dumped into a pit by staff of the ambulance and Villianur Commune Panchayat in the presence of officials on Friday.
#COVID19 update #Kerala on June 8
— Raam Das (@PRamdas_TNIE) June 8, 2020
New cases-91
Thrissur-27
Malappuram-14
Kozhikode-13
Kasaragod-8
Kollam-5
Alappuzha-5
Kannur-4
Thiruvananthapuram-3
Pathanamthitta-3
Kottayam-3
Ernakulam-3
Wayanad-2
Palakkad-1
Deaths-16
Active cases-1174
Total Quarantine-197078@xpresskerala
Delhi LG and Chairman DDMA Anil Baijal directs authorities to ensure that medical treatment is not denied to any patient on the grounds of not being a resident of Delhi.
All SSC students in Telangana will be promoted without examinations in view of increasing incidence if Corona. CM KCR takes a decision to this effect on Monday. @NewIndianXpress
— pridhviraj rayasam (@Raj_TNIE) June 8, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases in the national capital crossed the 28,000-mark with 1,282 fresh infections, while the death toll climbed to 812 on Sunday. "The expert committee, which was set up by us earlier, has said that the doubling rate is 14-15 days and currently the city has recorded 28,936 cases in total so by the end of two weeks, it is estimated to rise to 56,000," Satyendar Jain told reporters.
The High Court has now directed Tamil Nadu government to consider whether the class X government public examinations can be postponed and ordered the state to file a detailed report on the necessary arrangements made. The court adjourned the plea to June 11 @xpresstn
— Harish Murali (@harismurali) June 8, 2020
According to the media bulletin issued by the AP Command Control Room on Monday morning, a total of 14,246 samples in the state were tested in the last 24 hours, and 125 tested positive. Another 28 cases were reported among those who returned from other states. One more case was reported among the foreign returnees.
Chennaiites are among residents of 17 metros who can book Uber cabs on an hourly basis from Monday. The new Hourly Rentals package, a 24x7 on-demand, intracity service, will allow riders to retain a car with its driver for several hours and make multiple stops on their journey, thereby providing them greater flexibility as they restart their lives after a lengthy lockdown, said Prabhjeet Singh, Head of Cities, Uber India & South Asia.
📌Total Lockdown for 2 weeks starting midnight tonight!
— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) June 8, 2020
📌Quarantine period : 21 days
📌Home quarantine option will be limited to only extreme unavoidable cases.
📌Updated guidelines to follow soon...#Mizoram#MizoramagainstCovid19
#BigBreaking 2 jawans of the military wing of Proof & Experimental Establishment, a unit of @DRDO_India, at Chandipur in #Odisha's Balasore district test positive for #COVID19. They were diagnosed during health check-up at Command Hospital, Kolkata@XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Zj0PaXAKKu
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 8, 2020
Health Minister C Vijayabhaskar on Monday threatened the arrest of former Doordarshan newsreader and serial actor T V Varadarajan for allegedly spreading ‘false news’ on hospital beds being unavailable. Earlier, Varadarajan had released a video on social media alleging that an acquaintance tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to find a hospital bed, even after making calls to top officials. He told people to stay safe at home in light of this. Responding to this, Vijayabhaskar said the newsreader was spreading false news and threatened his arrest under the Epidemic Act.
99 more #COVID19 patients recover in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) June 8, 2020
Jajpur 16
Khurda 13
Kendrapara 11
Ganjam 9
Deogarh 8
Cuttack 7
Jagatsinghpur 7
Balasore 6
Bargarh 6
Balangir 6
Keonjhar 4
Nayagarh 3
Koraput 1
Sambalpur 1
Sundargarh 1
Total cases - 2994
Recovered - 1992
Death- 09@NewIndianXpress
Many of the migrants forgot the hardships of the journey while returning home as soon as they got the call from their employers. The majority of them are those who got profiled as per their skills but did not show interest in getting a job in UP. As per the official data, of 28,13,970 migrants mapped so far in the state, 22,56593 have shown the interest in staying back and working in the state, 556061 have not shown interest in taking up a job in UP.
Many of the migrants forgot the hardships of the journey while returning home as soon as they got the call from their employers. The majority of them are those who got profiled as per their skills but did not show interest in getting a job in UP. As per the official data, of 28,13,970 migrants mapped so far in the state, 22,56593 have shown the interest in staying back and working in the state, 556061 have not shown interest in taking up a job in UP.
#OperationSamudraSetu - INS Shardul is at Bandar Abbas, Iran. Pre-embarkation preparations by ship's crew, checks, briefings being done: Indian Navy https://t.co/oRiEo5uhuD pic.twitter.com/XAuIlvmk3g
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
A meeting of State Disaster Management Authority will be held tomorrow on COVID-19 situation & to discuss whether there is community spread. If the participating experts say there is community spread in Delhi, our strategy will change, says deputy CM Manish Sisodia who will be heading the meeting tomorrow.
Andhra Pradesh Govt has permitted the employees of the Industries and Commerce Department to remain in home quarantine and work from home for a week till June 14 after one of the employees tested positive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/HpVmrv8FNU
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Max healthcare has come up with homecare package for patients in Delhi who are #Covid_19 with mild symptoms. The 15-day remote monitoring package starts from Rs 333 per day @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #CoronaUpdatesInIndia
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) June 8, 2020
'Coronavirus' dropped to 12th most searched topic overall during May, behind topics like Film, Meaning, News and Weather. All these terms are consistently highly searched topics in India. This probably indicates that people are trying to return back to consumption patterns seen in the pre-COVID times.
People enjoyed a good meal as restaurants were reopened today. Staff were seen wearing masks and preventive gear. Visuals from New Delhi, Chennai and Vijayawada.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express photos | @parveennegi1, @haisat2005 & Prasant Madugula.@xpressandhra @xpresstn @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/Qlq7fLp1Hh
Places of worship in Tamil Nadu remain shut as no guidelines or standard operating procedures have been issued by the State Government regarding their reopening, although Centre allowed reopening of religious places from today.
Women check out sarees at a store in Visakhapatnam's CMR central, which was reopened today following lockdown relaxations.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express video | G Satyanarayana.@xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/bFpMMf4dmi
Noida: A wedding performed at a gurudwara in Sector 18 as it reopened today. Manvinder Singh, the groom, says, "Our wedding was scheduled for April 5 but couldn't take place due to lockdown. We got permission from Noida Authority after announcement of #Unlock1 & tied the knot". pic.twitter.com/pxsoVpJolQ
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds review meeting over COVID19 situation at Indore District Collector's office. "Recovery rate in Indore is over 64% now. Positive cases are reported but more people are recovering. With the cooperation of the public, the situation here is under control now," Chouhan told ANI.
Gavi Gangadeshwara temple constructed by Kempegowda in the 16th century was reopened today.#unlock2
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express video | @shrirambn.@XpressBengaluru pic.twitter.com/PDkzyhtM1w
The state government has decided to install 500 CCTV cameras in over 480 containment zones in the city and officers of Kolkata Police will keep a watch from the Control Room at Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi Government on a petition seeking direction for ensuring that government and private hospitals shall not deny admission to asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 patients. The petition has also sought direction for not charging high amount for PPE from patients.
Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal develops #coronavirus like symptoms, has mild fever and sore throat since Sunday afternoon. He is in self-isolation. Will get himself tested for COVID 19 tomorrow.
— Muhammed Parvez Sultan Ebrahimپرویز سلطان ابراہیم (@theparvezsultan) June 8, 2020
Assam: Temples reopen across the state as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak.
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Visuals from a Shiv Temple in Guwahati; devotees are being screened before they enter the temple. pic.twitter.com/uYlESqnpiI
Karnataka: Garuda mall situated at Bengaluru's MG Road resumes operation as Govt allows reopening of shopping malls from today.J Joseph,manager of mall says,"Aarogya Setu App is mandatory for all visitors.We're allowing people to enter mall after temperature checks&sanitization". pic.twitter.com/obN5EKMPfB
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
TTD Employees waiting to get into a bus to Tirumala for darshan on a trial basis at Alipiri bus station in Tirupati.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express Video | Madhav K@xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/hAz8FephQW
Indian Navy commences evacuation of Indian citizens frm Port of BandarAbbas, Islamic Republic of #Iran.
— Mayank (@scribesoldier) June 8, 2020
Evacuees wl be brought to Porbandar,Gujarat. Indian Mission in Iran is facilitatng embarkation aftr requisite medical screening. #IndianNavy@TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/JZRo904xsF
As temples reopened today post lockdown relaxations, devotees at Puducherry Manakula Vinayaka temple followed social distancing norms.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express video | Pattabi Raman.@xpresstn pic.twitter.com/3gp6s31peV
CM Arvind Kejriwal to undergo corona test tomorrow after showing mild symptoms. He has fever and sore throat. He hasn’t met anyone since last afternoon.
Odisha: Temples remain closed across the state as state govt has ordered that all religious places/places of worship will continue to remain closed for public till 30th June; visuals from Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple (pic 1) & Ram Temple (pic 2). pic.twitter.com/IyQ78JD5wy
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Gujarat: Devotees visit Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka to offer prayers as Government allows reopening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/PNHD49EqkI
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
One official at the Election Commission of India's office has tested positive for COVID-19.
97 new #COVID19 cases & 1 death reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 10696, including 241 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/a6CGtiwmPM
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren permits BRO (Border Roads Organisation) to induct 11815 workers from Jharkhand after BRO gives written commitment to safeguard welfare rights of workers: Jharkhand Chief Minister's Office.
The trooper, who was posted in Anantnag district in South Kashmir, was admitted at the SKIMS hospital here on Thursday with acute respiratory distress syndrome, the officials said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Most migrant labourers are staying schools and hostels that were converted into quarantine centres in the district. In Chhattisgarh as many as 16 people have died in various centres, most of them from the snakebites. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
The Indian Mission in Iran is preparing a list of the compatriots to be evacuated and will facilitate their embarkation after the medical screening. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
With lockdown relaxations coming into effect, people are seen coming to restaurants to have food.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Visuals from a hotel in Vijayawada.
Express Video | Prasant Madugula@xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/BPYkt3HZVq
No new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra Police over the last 24 hours, one death reported. Total coronavirus cases in the force stand at 2,562, death toll at 34: Maharashtra Police.
According to a gazette notification of the draft rules published on June 5, a hospital or medical institution may import the new drug for "compassionate use for the treatment of patients suffering from a life-threatening disease or disease-causing serious permanent disability or disease requiring therapy for unmet medical need", which has not been permitted in the country, but under Phase-III clinical trial in the country or abroad, by making an application to the Central Drug Regulator. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Mumbai: Heavy traffic jam seen on Western Expressway Highway. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/43ov1KKUgI
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Of the 206 deaths reported since Sunday morning, 91 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 18 each in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, 13 each in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, nine in Rajasthan, four in Haryana, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, and one each in Odisha and Punjab. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Delhi: Fatehpuri Masjid reopens for devotees as the Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed the opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/mUftR8wsik
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
A Constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who had tested positive for COVID-19 on 5th June passed away last night. He was posted in Srinagar: CRPF.
#WATCH Punjab: Devotees visit Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar to offer prayers as Government allows reopening of religious places from today. pic.twitter.com/QOUOmzOVGl
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
FLASH:
— Mayank (@scribesoldier) June 8, 2020
Indian Navy commences evacuation of citizens from Iran.
Indian Navy Ship Shardul (file pic attchd) has entered Port of Bandar Abbas, #Iran today morning to bring back Indian citizens.
More details to follow.#IndianNavy #SamudraSetu @TheMornStandard@NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/dZFBNfMalS
India reports the highest single-day spike of 9983 new COVID-19 cases; 206 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the country now at 256611, including 125381 active cases, 124095 cured/discharged/migrated and 7135 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Trial run begins at Tirumala temple on Monday as temples open across the state post lockdown. The darshan began at 8am with the employees of TTD.
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) June 8, 2020
Video | Murali@NewIndianXpress #tirumalatirupatidevastanam #Unlock1 pic.twitter.com/3r88c1KkaM
Farmers don’t have time as paddy sowing is to begin on June 10 and last for about 20-25 days. Basmati sowing follows and culminates by last week of July end or early August. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Post-corona, the city saw a nearly three-fold increase in cases pertaining to divorce and women-related issues being filed. From an average of 1,280 cases in a month, their numbers went up to it 3,480 during the lockdown. Delhi was at the second spot. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad has yet not submitted COVID-19 test report issued by a government approved lab. He will be called for interrogation once he submits the report: Delhi Police Crime Branch.
Indian Navy has commenced evacuation of citizens from Iran; Indian Navy Ship INS Shardul has entered the Port of Bandar Abbas, Iran today morning to bring back Indian citizens: Indian Navy.
Delhi: Devotees offer prayers at Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib as Govt allows reopening of places of worship from today. Diljeet Kaur,a devotee says,"We're not allowed to enter without wearing masks&they're checking temperature of people at entry. Social distancing is being followed". pic.twitter.com/vszf0tgMrd
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Delhi: Shrine of Velankanni in Khan Market reopens for devotees from today. Marks have been made on the floor to maintain social distancing in the church. #UNLOCK1 pic.twitter.com/v2JsHfUObS
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Total 128 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Puducherry till date, of which 75 are active cases and 52 have been treated/discharged: Government of Puducherry.
People gather at Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi to offer prayers as the government allowed the reopening of places of worship from today. #Lockdown5 #Unlock1
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Express Photos | @parveennegi1 @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/OZtOZmkjKm
New Zealand has eradicated the coronavirus from its shores after health officials reported Monday that the final person known to have been infected has recovered.It has been 17 days since the last new case was reported in New Zealand, and Monday also marked the first time since late February that there have been no active cases. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
As of Monday morning, the overall number of cases stood at 7,006,436, while the death toll increased to 402,699, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
With face masks, sanitisers and #SocialDistancing in place, many temples have opened for devotees to offer prayers.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) June 8, 2020
Visuals from Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi in Bengaluru.
Express Video | @MeghanaSastry @XpressBengaluru pic.twitter.com/he5RawyvRr
#WATCH Lucknow: Devotees offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020
People are being screened before they enter the mosque, social distancing norms being followed as govt has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/aug8tR7oWA
Lucknow: Devotees offer prayers at Yahiyaganj Gurudwara as government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020
As per Ministry of Health guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir/singing groups, etc are not allowed. pic.twitter.com/Co4CkL29xm
73 more COVID-19 cases reported in Jharkhand on Sunday taking the total number of cases in the state to 1103, including 606 active cases, 490 recovered/discharged and seven deaths: State Health Department.
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.
Chhattisgarh reports 73 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 1073. Number of active cases stand at 803: State Health Department.
Assam Government has made all admissions — from HS upto PG level including medical, engineering, polytechnic for academic year 2020-21, absolutely free.Under stress due to COVID-19, this shall be a big relief to families. All prospectus will be free: State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
36 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Indore district on June 7, taking the total number of positive cases to 3785. Death toll increased to 157 after one death was reported on June 7: Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore.
Delhi: Jama Masjid has been re-opened today for devotees, as the Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed opening of places of worship from today with certain precautionary measures amid #COVID19 outbreak. pic.twitter.com/jw1dSsDqBh
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Since #COVID19 is going to stay for a long time, we'll have to change ourselves. Keeping this in mind, we've deployed several touchless techniques. When an employee reaches the entrance gate, a robot records their temperature: Mayank Mathur, Technical Head, RC Enterprises (1/2) https://t.co/QEinH8irS3 pic.twitter.com/wzXTzbyuqA
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
We are doing live streams for guests&shipping them gifts. We have introduced cuddle curtain so that you can touch elders' feet without contact. While women are matching masks with their sarees, men are matching their turbans with their masks: Manisha Porwal Chouraria #Karnataka https://t.co/HLDBePXYMK
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Maharashtra: Vicky Nagpal from Mumbai is producing 'isolation covers' for auto rickshaws, as a precautionary step to mitigate risk of #COVID19 to passenger & auto drivers. He says,"we were already making these cover for cars. Now we are manufacturing it for auto rickshaws." (7/6) pic.twitter.com/If72ZRWsMZ
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2020
Varanasi:Boatmen on bank of river Ganga say they are facing financial harships due to lockdown.A boatman says,"everyone is getting permission to resume their work but we haven't got any order.Situation is pushing us on the brink of poverty.We didn't even get help from govt" (7/6) pic.twitter.com/tPzObkTkdH
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 7, 2020
Lucknow: People offer prayers at Eidgah Mosque as Government has allowed places of worship to reopen from today.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 7, 2020
As per Ministry of Health guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir/singing groups, etc are not allowed. pic.twitter.com/rtcyE7B3Dd
Karnataka: A 'shramik special train' carrying around 1750 passengers left for Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh from KSR Bengaluru railway station, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/YGf8KmDgYI
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Delhi: People offer prayers at Kalka Ji Temple as Government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
As per Ministry of Health guidelines, touching of idols/holy books, choir/singing groups, etc are not allowed. pic.twitter.com/r8StjII0ij
People arrive at Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi to offer prayers; all religious places to reopen today as per the guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs. pic.twitter.com/HzJyE8vGM7
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Shopping malls, hotels and restaurants situated outside containment zones can open from today. However, there will be a complete ban on gatherings: Tarun Pithode, District Collector, Bhopal.
Delhi: People gather at Jhandewalan Temple to offer prayers; government has allowed reopening of religious places from today. pic.twitter.com/waSMg4XHme
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Devotees offer prayers at Chamunda Temple in Sambhal as Government has allowed places of worship to reopen from today. pic.twitter.com/wSVnUfXGEw
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020
Bengaluru: Devotees queue outside Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi to offer prayers; all religious places to reopen today as per guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/b4ale6rKva
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Delhi government had yesterday announced opening of its borders with neighbouring states; visuals from Delhi-Gurugram border. pic.twitter.com/SW7WY20oCs
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2020
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 8, 2020
Government has allowed re-opening of places of worship from today. pic.twitter.com/tugUioZ59h