105 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand
The number of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand rose to 907 on Sunday with 105 more people testing positive for the infection, the Health Department said.
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22:20 May 31
22:20 May 31
Woman dies of COVID-19 in Kerala, toll rises to ten
A 53-year old woman, who returned from Riyadh recently succumbed to the COVID-19 infection at Kozhikode Medical College hospital on Sunday, taking the total fatalities in the state due to the virus to 10.
21:01 May 31
Maharashtra: COVID-19 cases spike by 2,487 to 67,655
Maharashtra's COVID-19 case count jumped by 2,487 to 67,655 while the death toll rose by 89 to 2,286, a Health department official said.
21:01 May 31
Gujarat COVID-19 cases rise by 438 to 16,794
Gujarat on Sunday reported 438 new coronavirus cases and 31 deaths, taking the total case tally to 16,794 and the number of fatalities to 1,038, a Health department official said.
20:37 May 31
105 new COVID-19 cases in J-K, total reaches 2,446
The novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 2,446 on Sunday after 105 more people tested positive for the infection, officials said.
20:08 May 31
13 die of COVID-19 in TN: highest single day spike of 1,149 cases
Tamil Nadu witnessed the single day highest spike of 1,149 coronavirus cases on Sunday, crossing the 22,000 mark, while 13 deaths took the death toll to 173.
Of the new cases, 95 were passengers who arrived in the state through various modes of transport, a health department bulletin said.
19:12 May 31
Biggest single-day spike of 371 COVID-19 cases in WB
West Bengal on Sunday registered the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, with 371 more testing positive for the disease, the health department said.
19:12 May 31
61 new cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally touches 1,269
Kerala reported 61 new positive cases, of whom 57 are returnees from abroad and other states as the tally of COVID-19 cases touched 1,269 on Sunday and over 1.34 lakh people are under observation.
While 670 people are under treatment for the infection in various hospitals, 590 have been treated and discharged, including 10 who have recovered today, a press release from the Health Minister K K Shailaja said.
19:12 May 31
As temperatures rise in MP's Khargone, so do COVID-19 cases
Khargone in Madhya Pradesh reported three new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the district's COVID-19 count to 140.
18:47 May 31
257 more test positive in UP
With as many as 257 more people testing positive for COVID-19, the total count of cases of the disease rose to 7,823 in the state.
A UP government spokesperson in a statement issued here on Sunday said till now 7,823 COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the state.
18:41 May 31
Delhi records highest spike with 1,295 new cases
Delhi recorded its highest single-day spike of 1,295 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking the tally to 19,844, as the death toll due to the disease mounted to 473, authorities said.
18:41 May 31
Migrant who died on board train is Bihar's 21st COVID-19 fatality
A migrant worker who died last week on board a Shramik Special train by which he was returning home from Haryana has tested positive for COVID-19, raising Bihar's death toll to 21, an official said here on Sunday.
18:40 May 31
Nagaland health secy removed for quarantine mismanagement
The Nagaland government has removed the health department principal secretary after a Chennai returnee, who was released from a quarantine centre before his test results arrived, tested positive for COVID-19.
18:14 May 31
BSF inspector of North Bengal Frontier tests positive for COVID-19
A Border Security Force (BSF) inspector of North Bengal Frontier tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, said Rajib Ranjan Sharma, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), BSF, North Bengal Frontier, Kadamtala.
He is the in-charge of the accumodetion, logistics for the BSF personnel who were returning from leave.
He is undergoing treatment at a 100-neded health facility of the BSF at Kadamtala, North Bengal Frontier Headquarter. Other 40 BSF jawans who came in contact have been quarantined at their own facility.
A total of 317 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 5,130 in the state, West Bengal health department said.
18:14 May 31
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, state tally at 66
The state reported four new COVID-19 positive cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 66.
"The number of active cases in the state stands at 59," Manipur government said.
A total of 1,82,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. 86,983 persons have recovered or migrated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.
There are 89,995 active cases of COVID-19 in the country at present. As many as 5,164 people have lost their lives due to coronavirus in the country.
18:03 May 31
Aurangabad COVID-19 count now at 1,540
The number of COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad in Maharashtra on Sunday reached 1,540 as 42 people tested positive for novel coronavirus, an official said.
18:02 May 31
RPF jawans among six new COVID-19 cases in Amravati
Six persons, including four jawans of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and state Home Guard, tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday in Maharashtra's Amravati district, taking the number of the infected people to 218, an official said.
17:24 May 31
Thane: 3 hospitals turn away 2 women, 1 dies, case filed
The Thane police have registered criminal cases against the management of three hospitals for turning away two patients amid the coronavirus outbreak, one of whom was pregnant and died in an autorickshaw, an official said on Sunday.
The three hospitals are located in Mumbra in Thane municipal limits and have been sealed by the civic body.
17:20 May 31
Uttarakhand cases touch 1K
A total of 227 positive cases were recorded in Nainital region of Uttarakhand. The total cases in the state reach 1030.
In a major scare for the state administration in Uttarakhand, Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, who had attended a cabinet meet just two days ago, tested positive for COVID-19 along with four family members. According to reports, among those tested positive include Satpal Maharaj's son and daughter-in-law.
17:05 May 31
India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164
India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
"Thus, around 47.76 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, the government is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19, the ministry said, adding that these are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
The death toll has gone up by 193 since Saturday morning, of which 99 deaths were reported from Maharashtra, 27 from Gujarat, 18 from Delhi, nine each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, six each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, five from Bihar, three from Uttar Pradesh, two from Punjab, and one each from Haryana and Kerala.
Of the total 5,164 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 2,197 deaths, followed by Gujarat (1,007), Delhi (416), Madhya Pradesh (343), West Bengal (309), Uttar Pradesh (201), Rajasthan (193), Tamil Nadu (160), Telangana (77) and Andhra Pradesh (60).
More than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to co-morbidities, the ministry said.
15:45 May 31
98 more COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, state tally reaches 3,042
Two deaths and 98 more cases of COVID-19 have been reported from Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, said the state COVID-19 Nodal Officer.
The two deaths were reported from Krishna and Chittoor districts, taking the death toll in the state to 62. A total of 43 patients were also discharged after treatment in the state, taking the total number of discharged patients to 2,135.
A total of 9,370 samples were tested in the state out of which 98 samples tested positive. With this, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh reaches 3,042, including 845 active cases.
The cumulative positive cases from foreign returnees are 111, including 111 active cases. The cumulative positive cases from other states are 418, including 221 active cases with eight discharges today.
15:43 May 31
Assam reports 56 new COVID-19 cases, state tally reaches 1272
With 56 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam on Sunday, the tally of coronavirus cases reaches 1272 in the state, said Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Out of these 56 cases, 18 were reported in Lakhimpur, 12 from Barpeta, seven from Udalguri, five from Baksa, five from Dhubri, three from Kamrup, two from Dhemaji, two from Airport, one from Nalbari. However, the remaining one is yet to be ascertained, tweeted the Minister.
As of Sunday, there are 1102 active COVID-19 cases in the state as 163 patients recovered and four cases of death.
13:08 May 31
Two more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bapu Dham Colony today. They are contacts of a positive case. The total number of positive cases in Chandigarh now stands at 291, including 88 active cases: Public Relations Department, Chandigarh
13:08 May 31
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 66. Number of active cases stand at 59: State Govt
13:08 May 31
In the last 24 hours, 91 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 have been reported. Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police rise to 2,416 with death toll at 26. 1421 cases are active: Maharashtra Police
13:06 May 31
Four more persons, including three women, tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 66, an official said on Sunday.
13:06 May 31
A woman doctor, handling COVID-19 patients at JIPMER, is among nine new cases of the infection reported in the union territory on Sunday, the Health department said, cautioning that the contagion was intense in some areas here and asking people to stay home.
The doctor of the premier health institute is the first healthcare frontline COVID-19 warrior in UT to contract the coronavirus, officials said.
13:06 May 31
Odisha on Sunday reported its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, with 129 more people testing positive for the infection, a health department official said.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the state rose to 1,948, he said.
11:26 May 31
Out of the 1626 samples tested yesterday for COVID-19, results of 62 are positive: King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
11:24 May 31
76 COVID-19 positive cases, 1 death, 33 recovered and 20 discharged in Rajasthan. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 8693, including 194 deaths, 5772 recovered, 5099 discharged: State health department
11:24 May 31
A Uttarakhand cabinet min & 41 people living at his residence have been placed under quarantine and their samples have been sent for testing after his wife & former cabinet min tested positive for COVID-19. The former minister has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh: Dehradun Dist Magistrate
10:22 May 31
4 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 317, including 201 active cases: State Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman
10:21 May 31
Odisha reports 129 new COVID-19 positive cases; taking the total number of cases to 1948. Active cases stand at 889: State Health Department.
09:55 May 31
COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164
India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
"Thus, around 47.75 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.
The total confirmed cases includes foreigners.
The death toll has gone up by 193 since Saturday morning, of which 99 were from Maharashtra, 27 from Gujarat, 18 from Delhi, nine each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, six each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, five in Bihar, three from Uttar Pradesh, two from Punjab, and one each from Haryana and Kerala.
09:54 May 31
One Delhi Police personnel succumbs to COVID-19
A Delhi Police personnel posted with the Crime Branch has passed away due to coronavirus on Saturday.
"A Delhi Police personnel posted in Crime Branch, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away yesterday," said DCP Central Sanjay Bhatia.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has recorded 5,164 deaths due to COVID-19. However, 86,983 patients have been cured/discharged as of May 31.
09:29 May 31
Lockdown to continue till June 30 in Tamil Nadu
All districts will be divided into 8 zones. E-pass not necessary for movement. Public transportation restricted in 7 zones of Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur district and 8 zones of Chennai: Tamil Nadu government
07:09 May 31
Jharkhand recorded highest single-day spike with 72 cases of COVID-19 yesterday, taking total number of cases to 594: Health secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
06:23 May 31
Gujarat's corona death toll now 1,007, total cases 16,356
Gujarat's death toll due to novel coronavirus climbed to 1,007 on Saturday as 27 more persons succumbed to the dreaded virus. With 412 new cases, the total crossed the 16K-mark to 16,356.
The state has 6,119 active cases at present, of which the condition of 6,057 is stable. The condition of 62 patients is critical and are on ventilators.
The state has been registering over 20 deaths daily since beginning of May. Of the 27 new casualties, Ahmedabad reported 24. A patient each from Gandhinagar, Banaskantha and Mahesana also succumbed to the virus on Saturday.
A total of 621 patients were discharged on Saturday, taking the total cured patients to 9,230.
According to the state government, the recovery rate of Gujarat has now improved to 56.43% from 39.20% 15 days back.
06:12 May 31
COVID-19 LIVE: Delhi, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal record highest spike in cases
Delhi secretariat department sealed as official tests positive
New Delhi: The General Administration Department (GAD) at the Delhi Secretariat has been sealed for sanitisation after an employee tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Saturday.
"The official was from the GAD. The department has been sealed for sanitisation. Also, some of the officials are considered as close contacts and have been put under quarantine," a government official said.
Delhi Secretariat houses the offices of all the Delhi Cabinet ministers, including the Chief Minister.
This came after an official from the Health Minister's office and four from the Raj Niwas tested positive for the infection.
The number of coronavirus cases in the city crossed the 18,000-mark on Saturday.
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22:20 May 31
105 new COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand
The number of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand rose to 907 on Sunday with 105 more people testing positive for the infection, the Health Department said.
22:20 May 31
Woman dies of COVID-19 in Kerala, toll rises to ten
A 53-year old woman, who returned from Riyadh recently succumbed to the COVID-19 infection at Kozhikode Medical College hospital on Sunday, taking the total fatalities in the state due to the virus to 10.
21:01 May 31
Maharashtra: COVID-19 cases spike by 2,487 to 67,655
Maharashtra's COVID-19 case count jumped by 2,487 to 67,655 while the death toll rose by 89 to 2,286, a Health department official said.
21:01 May 31
Gujarat COVID-19 cases rise by 438 to 16,794
Gujarat on Sunday reported 438 new coronavirus cases and 31 deaths, taking the total case tally to 16,794 and the number of fatalities to 1,038, a Health department official said.
20:37 May 31
105 new COVID-19 cases in J-K, total reaches 2,446
The novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 2,446 on Sunday after 105 more people tested positive for the infection, officials said.
20:08 May 31
13 die of COVID-19 in TN: highest single day spike of 1,149 cases
Tamil Nadu witnessed the single day highest spike of 1,149 coronavirus cases on Sunday, crossing the 22,000 mark, while 13 deaths took the death toll to 173.
Of the new cases, 95 were passengers who arrived in the state through various modes of transport, a health department bulletin said.
19:12 May 31
Biggest single-day spike of 371 COVID-19 cases in WB
West Bengal on Sunday registered the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, with 371 more testing positive for the disease, the health department said.
19:12 May 31
61 new cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally touches 1,269
Kerala reported 61 new positive cases, of whom 57 are returnees from abroad and other states as the tally of COVID-19 cases touched 1,269 on Sunday and over 1.34 lakh people are under observation.
While 670 people are under treatment for the infection in various hospitals, 590 have been treated and discharged, including 10 who have recovered today, a press release from the Health Minister K K Shailaja said.
19:12 May 31
As temperatures rise in MP's Khargone, so do COVID-19 cases
Khargone in Madhya Pradesh reported three new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the district's COVID-19 count to 140.
18:47 May 31
257 more test positive in UP
With as many as 257 more people testing positive for COVID-19, the total count of cases of the disease rose to 7,823 in the state.
A UP government spokesperson in a statement issued here on Sunday said till now 7,823 COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the state.
18:41 May 31
Delhi records highest spike with 1,295 new cases
Delhi recorded its highest single-day spike of 1,295 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking the tally to 19,844, as the death toll due to the disease mounted to 473, authorities said.
18:41 May 31
Migrant who died on board train is Bihar's 21st COVID-19 fatality
A migrant worker who died last week on board a Shramik Special train by which he was returning home from Haryana has tested positive for COVID-19, raising Bihar's death toll to 21, an official said here on Sunday.
18:40 May 31
Nagaland health secy removed for quarantine mismanagement
The Nagaland government has removed the health department principal secretary after a Chennai returnee, who was released from a quarantine centre before his test results arrived, tested positive for COVID-19.
18:14 May 31
BSF inspector of North Bengal Frontier tests positive for COVID-19
A Border Security Force (BSF) inspector of North Bengal Frontier tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, said Rajib Ranjan Sharma, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), BSF, North Bengal Frontier, Kadamtala.
He is the in-charge of the accumodetion, logistics for the BSF personnel who were returning from leave.
He is undergoing treatment at a 100-neded health facility of the BSF at Kadamtala, North Bengal Frontier Headquarter. Other 40 BSF jawans who came in contact have been quarantined at their own facility.
A total of 317 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 5,130 in the state, West Bengal health department said.
18:14 May 31
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, state tally at 66
The state reported four new COVID-19 positive cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 66.
"The number of active cases in the state stands at 59," Manipur government said.
A total of 1,82,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. 86,983 persons have recovered or migrated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.
There are 89,995 active cases of COVID-19 in the country at present. As many as 5,164 people have lost their lives due to coronavirus in the country.
18:03 May 31
Aurangabad COVID-19 count now at 1,540
The number of COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad in Maharashtra on Sunday reached 1,540 as 42 people tested positive for novel coronavirus, an official said.
18:02 May 31
RPF jawans among six new COVID-19 cases in Amravati
Six persons, including four jawans of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and state Home Guard, tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday in Maharashtra's Amravati district, taking the number of the infected people to 218, an official said.
17:24 May 31
Thane: 3 hospitals turn away 2 women, 1 dies, case filed
The Thane police have registered criminal cases against the management of three hospitals for turning away two patients amid the coronavirus outbreak, one of whom was pregnant and died in an autorickshaw, an official said on Sunday.
The three hospitals are located in Mumbra in Thane municipal limits and have been sealed by the civic body.
17:20 May 31
Uttarakhand cases touch 1K
A total of 227 positive cases were recorded in Nainital region of Uttarakhand. The total cases in the state reach 1030.
In a major scare for the state administration in Uttarakhand, Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, who had attended a cabinet meet just two days ago, tested positive for COVID-19 along with four family members. According to reports, among those tested positive include Satpal Maharaj's son and daughter-in-law.
17:05 May 31
India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164
India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
"Thus, around 47.76 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, the government is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19, the ministry said, adding that these are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
The death toll has gone up by 193 since Saturday morning, of which 99 deaths were reported from Maharashtra, 27 from Gujarat, 18 from Delhi, nine each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, six each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, five from Bihar, three from Uttar Pradesh, two from Punjab, and one each from Haryana and Kerala.
Of the total 5,164 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 2,197 deaths, followed by Gujarat (1,007), Delhi (416), Madhya Pradesh (343), West Bengal (309), Uttar Pradesh (201), Rajasthan (193), Tamil Nadu (160), Telangana (77) and Andhra Pradesh (60).
More than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to co-morbidities, the ministry said.
15:45 May 31
98 more COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, state tally reaches 3,042
Two deaths and 98 more cases of COVID-19 have been reported from Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, said the state COVID-19 Nodal Officer.
The two deaths were reported from Krishna and Chittoor districts, taking the death toll in the state to 62. A total of 43 patients were also discharged after treatment in the state, taking the total number of discharged patients to 2,135.
A total of 9,370 samples were tested in the state out of which 98 samples tested positive. With this, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh reaches 3,042, including 845 active cases.
The cumulative positive cases from foreign returnees are 111, including 111 active cases. The cumulative positive cases from other states are 418, including 221 active cases with eight discharges today.
15:43 May 31
Assam reports 56 new COVID-19 cases, state tally reaches 1272
With 56 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam on Sunday, the tally of coronavirus cases reaches 1272 in the state, said Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Out of these 56 cases, 18 were reported in Lakhimpur, 12 from Barpeta, seven from Udalguri, five from Baksa, five from Dhubri, three from Kamrup, two from Dhemaji, two from Airport, one from Nalbari. However, the remaining one is yet to be ascertained, tweeted the Minister.
As of Sunday, there are 1102 active COVID-19 cases in the state as 163 patients recovered and four cases of death.
13:08 May 31
Two more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bapu Dham Colony today. They are contacts of a positive case. The total number of positive cases in Chandigarh now stands at 291, including 88 active cases: Public Relations Department, Chandigarh
13:08 May 31
Manipur reports 4 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 66. Number of active cases stand at 59: State Govt
13:08 May 31
In the last 24 hours, 91 police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 have been reported. Total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police rise to 2,416 with death toll at 26. 1421 cases are active: Maharashtra Police
13:06 May 31
Four more persons, including three women, tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 66, an official said on Sunday.
13:06 May 31
A woman doctor, handling COVID-19 patients at JIPMER, is among nine new cases of the infection reported in the union territory on Sunday, the Health department said, cautioning that the contagion was intense in some areas here and asking people to stay home.
The doctor of the premier health institute is the first healthcare frontline COVID-19 warrior in UT to contract the coronavirus, officials said.
13:06 May 31
Odisha on Sunday reported its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, with 129 more people testing positive for the infection, a health department official said.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the state rose to 1,948, he said.
11:26 May 31
Out of the 1626 samples tested yesterday for COVID-19, results of 62 are positive: King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
11:24 May 31
76 COVID-19 positive cases, 1 death, 33 recovered and 20 discharged in Rajasthan. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 8693, including 194 deaths, 5772 recovered, 5099 discharged: State health department
11:24 May 31
A Uttarakhand cabinet min & 41 people living at his residence have been placed under quarantine and their samples have been sent for testing after his wife & former cabinet min tested positive for COVID-19. The former minister has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh: Dehradun Dist Magistrate
10:22 May 31
4 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 317, including 201 active cases: State Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman
10:21 May 31
Odisha reports 129 new COVID-19 positive cases; taking the total number of cases to 1948. Active cases stand at 889: State Health Department.
09:55 May 31
COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164
India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
"Thus, around 47.75 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.
The total confirmed cases includes foreigners.
The death toll has gone up by 193 since Saturday morning, of which 99 were from Maharashtra, 27 from Gujarat, 18 from Delhi, nine each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, six each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, five in Bihar, three from Uttar Pradesh, two from Punjab, and one each from Haryana and Kerala.
09:54 May 31
One Delhi Police personnel succumbs to COVID-19
A Delhi Police personnel posted with the Crime Branch has passed away due to coronavirus on Saturday.
"A Delhi Police personnel posted in Crime Branch, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away yesterday," said DCP Central Sanjay Bhatia.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has recorded 5,164 deaths due to COVID-19. However, 86,983 patients have been cured/discharged as of May 31.
09:29 May 31
Lockdown to continue till June 30 in Tamil Nadu
All districts will be divided into 8 zones. E-pass not necessary for movement. Public transportation restricted in 7 zones of Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur district and 8 zones of Chennai: Tamil Nadu government
07:09 May 31
Jharkhand recorded highest single-day spike with 72 cases of COVID-19 yesterday, taking total number of cases to 594: Health secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
06:23 May 31
Gujarat's corona death toll now 1,007, total cases 16,356
Gujarat's death toll due to novel coronavirus climbed to 1,007 on Saturday as 27 more persons succumbed to the dreaded virus. With 412 new cases, the total crossed the 16K-mark to 16,356.
The state has 6,119 active cases at present, of which the condition of 6,057 is stable. The condition of 62 patients is critical and are on ventilators.
The state has been registering over 20 deaths daily since beginning of May. Of the 27 new casualties, Ahmedabad reported 24. A patient each from Gandhinagar, Banaskantha and Mahesana also succumbed to the virus on Saturday.
A total of 621 patients were discharged on Saturday, taking the total cured patients to 9,230.
According to the state government, the recovery rate of Gujarat has now improved to 56.43% from 39.20% 15 days back.
06:12 May 31
COVID-19 LIVE: Delhi, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal record highest spike in cases
Delhi secretariat department sealed as official tests positive
New Delhi: The General Administration Department (GAD) at the Delhi Secretariat has been sealed for sanitisation after an employee tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Saturday.
"The official was from the GAD. The department has been sealed for sanitisation. Also, some of the officials are considered as close contacts and have been put under quarantine," a government official said.
Delhi Secretariat houses the offices of all the Delhi Cabinet ministers, including the Chief Minister.
This came after an official from the Health Minister's office and four from the Raj Niwas tested positive for the infection.
The number of coronavirus cases in the city crossed the 18,000-mark on Saturday.
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Last Updated : May 31, 2020, 10:25 PM IST
