In the last 24 hours, 25 deaths and 423 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of positive cases rises to 17,217 including 10,780 cured/discharged and 1,063 deaths: State Health Department
COVID-19 LIVE: 2,361 new cases reported in Maharashtra; total cases surge to 70,013
22:57 June 01
423 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat: toll rises to 17,217
22:55 June 01
Himachal Pradesh records 338 corona cases till today
The total number of COVID19 cases in Himachal Pradesh now stands at 338 including 213 active cases, 116 recovered and 5 deaths, informed state Health Department on Monday.
22:53 June 01
73 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam. The total number of cases in the state is now 1463 including 1179 active cases, 277 recovered, 4 deaths and 3 migrated, informed Assam Health Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
22:52 June 01
269 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
269 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9100.
22:50 June 01
Sec 144 impose from 9 pm to 5 am till June 30 in Itanagar
The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC from 9 pm to 5 am has been extended up to 30th June 2020 in Itanagar, informed Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar.
21:00 June 01
Coronavirus cases surge to 2792 in Telangana
Telangana on Monday reported 94 coronavirus positive cases and six fatalities, taking the overall number of positive cases to 2792 and the number of Covid-19 deaths to 88, according to the Covid-19 health bulletin released by the health authorities.
Out of the 94 coronavirus positive patients, 79 persons have tested positive from areas under GHMC, three persons each from Rangareddy and Medchal, two persons each from Medak, Nalgonda and Sangareddy districts while one person each tested positive from Mahabubabad, Jangaon and Peddapalli. For the first time
since the travel restrictions were eased, not a single migrant has tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
The health authorities have also discharged 63 Covid-19 patients, who have recovered at Gandhi Hospital, taking the total number of discharges so far to 1491. At present, there are 1213 active coronavirus positive patients who are admitted to Gandhi Hospital and District Hospital in King Koti
So far, since the first coronavirus positive was detected on March 2, the health authorities have detected 2792 positive cases and treated and discharged 1491 patients with a recovery rate of 53 per cent. The total number of active cases is 1213 while the number of fatalities is at 88.
20:59 June 01
Jharkhand reports 26 new cases; toll rises to 661
Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni has informed that 26 new cases were identified on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases 661 in the state.
20:57 June 01
194 new cases reported in Madhya Pradesh; toll reaches 8,283
As many as 194 more people have tested positive for COVID- 19 in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,283. The death toll stands at 358, informed the State Health Department on Monday.
20:11 June 01
2,361 new cases and 76 deaths reported in Maharashtra
With 2,361 new cases and 76 deaths, Maharashtra total count rises to 70,013 on Monday. As per the latest update, the total death toll reaches 2,362 in the state.
20:09 June 01
Dharavi reports 34 new cases of coronavirus
Asia's largest slums Dharavi reports 34 new cases of coronavirus on Monday. With this, the total cases in the area rise to 1,805, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
20:08 June 01
TWO CBI officials test corona positive
Two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The officials said, "They are in quarantine as per the protocol. CBI is following strict procedures including sanitisation, social distancing and wearing of masks."
20:05 June 01
Kerala reports 57 fresh cases of coronavirus; CM says inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner
Kerala reports 57 fresh cases of coronavirus and claimed one life on Monday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner. Also, film shootings can start at indoor locations and studios but with not more than 50 people.
19:55 June 01
Delhi reports 990 fresh cases; death toll reaches 523
Delhi reports 990 fresh cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 20,834. The Health Department has informed that 523 people have lost their life due to deadly virus infection.
19:35 June 01
Chandigarh administration extends COVID-19 lockdown in containment zones till June 30
Chandigarh Administration on Monday has extended COVID-19 lockdown in the containment zones till June 30. As per the new guidelines, no mandatory pass will be required to enter Chandigarh from other states. The private offices will be allowed to operate with 75% staff.
19:34 June 01
271 fresh cases of COVID-19reported in West Bengal in last 24 hours
As many as 271 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours. The deadly virus has claimed the lives of 8 people in the last 24 hours. As per the latest update, the total cases stands at 5,772 in the state.
19:22 June 01
155 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Jammu and Kashmir
As many as 155 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The officials have informed that 56 are from Kashmir division and 99 are from Jammu division. With this, the total positive cases in the Union Territory stand at 2601 including 1624 active cases.
19:16 June 01
Eight non-fighting NSG personnel test positive for COVID-19
Eight personnel of the federal counter-terrorist force National Security Guard (NSG) have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Monday. They said these personnel are non-combatants and not from the fighting arm of the commando unit of the force also know as 'black cats'.
19:14 June 01
Three new cases emerges in Himachal; toll reaches to 339
The number of coronavirus cases in Himachal Pradesh on Monday rose to 339 as seven more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. Three fresh cases were reported from Chamba, two from Solan and one each from Hamirpur and Mandi, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said.
19:13 June 01
NDMC engineer died of COVID-19
A junior engineer employed with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) died of COVID-19 on Monday, a senior official said. He was tested positive on May 30, authorities said.
19:11 June 01
Arunachal Pradesh student tests positive of COVID-19
Arunachal Pradesh reported its fifth COVID-19 case on Monday after a 26-year-old student who had returned to the state from Chennai tested positive for the
novel coronavirus, a senior official said.
16:35 June 01
Coronavirus patient dies in Uttarakhand
A coronavirus patient died as the number of people testing positive for the infection rose to 929 with 23 fresh cases in Uttarakhand, a state Health Department bulletin said on Monday.
So far, the virus has claimed six lives in the state.
15:50 June 01
373 fresh cases of COVID-19 reported in Uttar Pradesh in last 24 hours
As many as 373 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours.
State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad informed that there are 3,083 active cases in the state and 4,891 people have been cured/discharged. The death toll stands at 217.
14:53 June 01
Uttarakhand reportes 23 new cases; tally reaches 929
Uttarakhand reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the state's total to 929.
14:11 June 01
West Bengal: COVID-19 patient travels across the city on bike; admitted to Jalpaiguri hospital after detection
14:10 June 01
Four fresh coronavirus cases were reported in Puducherry taking the number of infections in the union territory to 49, a top Health department official said on Monday.
Seven more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Manipur. All new coronavirus cases are people who have recently returned from different states.
14:08 June 01
A NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19. Third floor of their office in Delhi sealed, sanitisation underway.
14:08 June 01
A total of 333 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state till date, of which 116 are recovered cases, 208 are active cases and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
13:05 June 01
ICMR senior scientist who came from Mumbai to Delhi 2 weeks ago tested COVID-19 positive.
The scientist works at National Institute For Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai and had come to Delhi for meeting at ICMR HQs.
Sanitation of the building &contact tracing on.
13:05 June 01
Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur; taking the total number of cases to 78 including 67 active cases: Manipur Govt
13:05 June 01
Andhra Pradesh reports 76 new COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stand at 3118 and death toll is at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer
13:04 June 01
Odisha registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Monday with 156 new infections, taking the state's tally to 2,104, a Health department official said.
Of the new 156 cases, 153 were detected from quarantine centres, while three others were found positive
13:04 June 01
149 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today; taking the total number of cases to 8980. Death toll stand at 198 after 4 deaths were reported today: State Health Department
12:30 June 01
16 people test COVID-19 positive under 8 batches of pooled testing in J-K's Doda, to be resampled
Eight batches of people have tested positive in Doda on Monday under a system of batch testing/pooled testing. According to the district administration, however, these 16 people will have to be resampled.
A system of batch testing/pooled testing is undergoing here wherein nasopharyngeal swabs of two people are collected in one tube.
This means that two people undergo only one test and this is done to increase the scope of testing.
Eight batches tested positive from Doda today which implies that 16 persons will have to be resampled. The District Administration has advised those who have tested positive to exercise caution. Fourteen of these 16 belong to Bhaderwah and two are from Gundoh.
Other than this, seven drivers were confirmed positive for COVID-19 today in District Doda.
Random sampling was started by the administration last month which led to the discovery of seven truck drivers four of whom belong to District Kishtwar and three belong to Dessa, Assar and Beoli areas of District Doda.
Their samples were randomly taken last week and all three have been quarantined and contact tracing of all cases is underway.
12:29 June 01
Assam has reported 22 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infected to 1,361, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.
Fourteen fresh cases were reported from Dibrugarh district, four from Dhemaji, three from Tinsukia and one from Charaideo, he said.
11:40 June 01
22 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1361. Number of active cases stand at 1169: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
11:40 June 01
Odisha reports 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104: State Health Department
11:40 June 01
Total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
11:39 June 01
25 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to 635: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
09:40 June 01
With highest spike of 8,392 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,90,535
India's COVID-19 tally on Monday witnessed its highest-ever spike of 8,392 cases, while 230 more deaths related to the infection were also reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 1,90,535 including 93,322 active cases, 91,819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5,394 deaths.
COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra continue to soar with the number reaching 67,655. Tamil Nadu's coronavirus count stands at 22,333 while cases in Delhi the number has reached 19,844.
09:39 June 01
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh is now at 503, including 388 active cases, 114 discharged and 1 death: State Health Department
09:07 June 01
Unlock 1: Vehicular traffic eases at Delhi-Gurugram road after Haryana reopens border
Haryana Government has allowed inter-state and inter-district travel from Gurugram-Delhi border from June 01.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on May 31, after the centre issued guidelines allowing inter-state and intra-state movement of goods and persons.
Earlier, state Home Minister Anil Vij announced sealing of Delhi-Haryana border due to coronavirus pandemic.
The central government is opening up economic activities across country in phased manner with Unlock 1 being in place currently.
No economic activity will resume in containment zones except essential services.
07:17 June 01
India climbs to 7th spot in the list of worst-hit countries
India on Monday climbed to the 7th spot in the list of countries worst-hit by the coronavirus disease, surpassing the COVID-19 tally of France.
06:39 June 01
Unlock 1.0: Passenger train service resumes from Mumbai to Varanasi
Ministry of Railway partially restored the train services from June 01.
Amid COVID-19 lockdown or unlock 1.0 first special train Mahanagri Express from Mumbai to Varanasi started its journey.
200 special trains in addition to the existing Shramik Special trains to run across country during unlock 1.0. Over 1.45 lakh passengers will travel by trains from June 01.
06:38 June 01
14-days quarantine mandatory for returnees in Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that all people coming to the state from other states are required to stay in institutional quarantine for 14 days.
"The number of COVID-19 cases is going up as returnees are testing positive in Manipur. All incoming people from other states are required to remain in institutional quarantine for 14 days," said Singh.
When asked about the attack on a special train, ferrying stranded people from Goa to Manipur, the Chief Minister said he is glad that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal intervened.
06:38 June 01
COVID-19 infected cases rise up in Manipur after returnees tested positive: CM Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said COVID-19 infected cases have risen up in Manipur after returnees tested positive.
“Number of COVID-19 cases is going up as returnees are testing positive in Manipur. State government has decided to extend lockdown period, we are ready to follow the Central govt decision” said Singh.
06:14 June 01
COVID-19 LIVE: 2,361 new cases reported in Maharashtra; total cases surge to 70,013
Patna: With 131 new COVID-19 cases, the count in Bihar reached 3,807 on May 31, according to the state Health Department.
The Department added that it was trying to ascertain the trail of infection of the patients.
Meanwhile, the state transport department has authorised the plying of public transport vehicles in the state from today.
The decision was taken in the meeting of the crisis management group.
According to this, the plying of taxis (including Ola, Uber), e-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws has been allowed all across the state except in containment zones.
The plying of buses, and all other vehicles will take place on the basis of 'one seat, one person' rule.
Inputs from ANI
22:57 June 01
423 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Gujarat: toll rises to 17,217
In the last 24 hours, 25 deaths and 423 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of positive cases rises to 17,217 including 10,780 cured/discharged and 1,063 deaths: State Health Department
22:55 June 01
Himachal Pradesh records 338 corona cases till today
The total number of COVID19 cases in Himachal Pradesh now stands at 338 including 213 active cases, 116 recovered and 5 deaths, informed state Health Department on Monday.
22:53 June 01
73 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam. The total number of cases in the state is now 1463 including 1179 active cases, 277 recovered, 4 deaths and 3 migrated, informed Assam Health Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
22:52 June 01
269 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
269 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9100.
22:50 June 01
Sec 144 impose from 9 pm to 5 am till June 30 in Itanagar
The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC from 9 pm to 5 am has been extended up to 30th June 2020 in Itanagar, informed Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar.
21:00 June 01
Coronavirus cases surge to 2792 in Telangana
Telangana on Monday reported 94 coronavirus positive cases and six fatalities, taking the overall number of positive cases to 2792 and the number of Covid-19 deaths to 88, according to the Covid-19 health bulletin released by the health authorities.
Out of the 94 coronavirus positive patients, 79 persons have tested positive from areas under GHMC, three persons each from Rangareddy and Medchal, two persons each from Medak, Nalgonda and Sangareddy districts while one person each tested positive from Mahabubabad, Jangaon and Peddapalli. For the first time
since the travel restrictions were eased, not a single migrant has tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
The health authorities have also discharged 63 Covid-19 patients, who have recovered at Gandhi Hospital, taking the total number of discharges so far to 1491. At present, there are 1213 active coronavirus positive patients who are admitted to Gandhi Hospital and District Hospital in King Koti
So far, since the first coronavirus positive was detected on March 2, the health authorities have detected 2792 positive cases and treated and discharged 1491 patients with a recovery rate of 53 per cent. The total number of active cases is 1213 while the number of fatalities is at 88.
20:59 June 01
Jharkhand reports 26 new cases; toll rises to 661
Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni has informed that 26 new cases were identified on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases 661 in the state.
20:57 June 01
194 new cases reported in Madhya Pradesh; toll reaches 8,283
As many as 194 more people have tested positive for COVID- 19 in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,283. The death toll stands at 358, informed the State Health Department on Monday.
20:11 June 01
2,361 new cases and 76 deaths reported in Maharashtra
With 2,361 new cases and 76 deaths, Maharashtra total count rises to 70,013 on Monday. As per the latest update, the total death toll reaches 2,362 in the state.
20:09 June 01
Dharavi reports 34 new cases of coronavirus
Asia's largest slums Dharavi reports 34 new cases of coronavirus on Monday. With this, the total cases in the area rise to 1,805, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
20:08 June 01
TWO CBI officials test corona positive
Two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The officials said, "They are in quarantine as per the protocol. CBI is following strict procedures including sanitisation, social distancing and wearing of masks."
20:05 June 01
Kerala reports 57 fresh cases of coronavirus; CM says inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner
Kerala reports 57 fresh cases of coronavirus and claimed one life on Monday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner. Also, film shootings can start at indoor locations and studios but with not more than 50 people.
19:55 June 01
Delhi reports 990 fresh cases; death toll reaches 523
Delhi reports 990 fresh cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 20,834. The Health Department has informed that 523 people have lost their life due to deadly virus infection.
19:35 June 01
Chandigarh administration extends COVID-19 lockdown in containment zones till June 30
Chandigarh Administration on Monday has extended COVID-19 lockdown in the containment zones till June 30. As per the new guidelines, no mandatory pass will be required to enter Chandigarh from other states. The private offices will be allowed to operate with 75% staff.
19:34 June 01
271 fresh cases of COVID-19reported in West Bengal in last 24 hours
As many as 271 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours. The deadly virus has claimed the lives of 8 people in the last 24 hours. As per the latest update, the total cases stands at 5,772 in the state.
19:22 June 01
155 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Jammu and Kashmir
As many as 155 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The officials have informed that 56 are from Kashmir division and 99 are from Jammu division. With this, the total positive cases in the Union Territory stand at 2601 including 1624 active cases.
19:16 June 01
Eight non-fighting NSG personnel test positive for COVID-19
Eight personnel of the federal counter-terrorist force National Security Guard (NSG) have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Monday. They said these personnel are non-combatants and not from the fighting arm of the commando unit of the force also know as 'black cats'.
19:14 June 01
Three new cases emerges in Himachal; toll reaches to 339
The number of coronavirus cases in Himachal Pradesh on Monday rose to 339 as seven more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. Three fresh cases were reported from Chamba, two from Solan and one each from Hamirpur and Mandi, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said.
19:13 June 01
NDMC engineer died of COVID-19
A junior engineer employed with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) died of COVID-19 on Monday, a senior official said. He was tested positive on May 30, authorities said.
19:11 June 01
Arunachal Pradesh student tests positive of COVID-19
Arunachal Pradesh reported its fifth COVID-19 case on Monday after a 26-year-old student who had returned to the state from Chennai tested positive for the
novel coronavirus, a senior official said.
16:35 June 01
Coronavirus patient dies in Uttarakhand
A coronavirus patient died as the number of people testing positive for the infection rose to 929 with 23 fresh cases in Uttarakhand, a state Health Department bulletin said on Monday.
So far, the virus has claimed six lives in the state.
15:50 June 01
373 fresh cases of COVID-19 reported in Uttar Pradesh in last 24 hours
As many as 373 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours.
State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad informed that there are 3,083 active cases in the state and 4,891 people have been cured/discharged. The death toll stands at 217.
14:53 June 01
Uttarakhand reportes 23 new cases; tally reaches 929
Uttarakhand reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the state's total to 929.
14:11 June 01
West Bengal: COVID-19 patient travels across the city on bike; admitted to Jalpaiguri hospital after detection
14:10 June 01
Four fresh coronavirus cases were reported in Puducherry taking the number of infections in the union territory to 49, a top Health department official said on Monday.
Seven more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Manipur. All new coronavirus cases are people who have recently returned from different states.
14:08 June 01
A NITI Aayog official tests positive for COVID-19. Third floor of their office in Delhi sealed, sanitisation underway.
14:08 June 01
A total of 333 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state till date, of which 116 are recovered cases, 208 are active cases and 5 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
13:05 June 01
ICMR senior scientist who came from Mumbai to Delhi 2 weeks ago tested COVID-19 positive.
The scientist works at National Institute For Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai and had come to Delhi for meeting at ICMR HQs.
Sanitation of the building &contact tracing on.
13:05 June 01
Seven new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur; taking the total number of cases to 78 including 67 active cases: Manipur Govt
13:05 June 01
Andhra Pradesh reports 76 new COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths in last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stand at 3118 and death toll is at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer
13:04 June 01
Odisha registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Monday with 156 new infections, taking the state's tally to 2,104, a Health department official said.
Of the new 156 cases, 153 were detected from quarantine centres, while three others were found positive
13:04 June 01
149 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today; taking the total number of cases to 8980. Death toll stand at 198 after 4 deaths were reported today: State Health Department
12:30 June 01
16 people test COVID-19 positive under 8 batches of pooled testing in J-K's Doda, to be resampled
Eight batches of people have tested positive in Doda on Monday under a system of batch testing/pooled testing. According to the district administration, however, these 16 people will have to be resampled.
A system of batch testing/pooled testing is undergoing here wherein nasopharyngeal swabs of two people are collected in one tube.
This means that two people undergo only one test and this is done to increase the scope of testing.
Eight batches tested positive from Doda today which implies that 16 persons will have to be resampled. The District Administration has advised those who have tested positive to exercise caution. Fourteen of these 16 belong to Bhaderwah and two are from Gundoh.
Other than this, seven drivers were confirmed positive for COVID-19 today in District Doda.
Random sampling was started by the administration last month which led to the discovery of seven truck drivers four of whom belong to District Kishtwar and three belong to Dessa, Assar and Beoli areas of District Doda.
Their samples were randomly taken last week and all three have been quarantined and contact tracing of all cases is underway.
12:29 June 01
Assam has reported 22 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infected to 1,361, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.
Fourteen fresh cases were reported from Dibrugarh district, four from Dhemaji, three from Tinsukia and one from Charaideo, he said.
11:40 June 01
22 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Assam; taking the total number of cases to 1361. Number of active cases stand at 1169: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
11:40 June 01
Odisha reports 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 2104: State Health Department
11:40 June 01
Total 38,37,207 samples have been tested till now, of which 1,00,180 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours: ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
11:39 June 01
25 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to 635: State Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni
09:40 June 01
With highest spike of 8,392 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,90,535
India's COVID-19 tally on Monday witnessed its highest-ever spike of 8,392 cases, while 230 more deaths related to the infection were also reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 1,90,535 including 93,322 active cases, 91,819 cured/discharged/migrated and 5,394 deaths.
COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra continue to soar with the number reaching 67,655. Tamil Nadu's coronavirus count stands at 22,333 while cases in Delhi the number has reached 19,844.
09:39 June 01
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh is now at 503, including 388 active cases, 114 discharged and 1 death: State Health Department
09:07 June 01
Unlock 1: Vehicular traffic eases at Delhi-Gurugram road after Haryana reopens border
Haryana Government has allowed inter-state and inter-district travel from Gurugram-Delhi border from June 01.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on May 31, after the centre issued guidelines allowing inter-state and intra-state movement of goods and persons.
Earlier, state Home Minister Anil Vij announced sealing of Delhi-Haryana border due to coronavirus pandemic.
The central government is opening up economic activities across country in phased manner with Unlock 1 being in place currently.
No economic activity will resume in containment zones except essential services.
07:17 June 01
India climbs to 7th spot in the list of worst-hit countries
India on Monday climbed to the 7th spot in the list of countries worst-hit by the coronavirus disease, surpassing the COVID-19 tally of France.
06:39 June 01
Unlock 1.0: Passenger train service resumes from Mumbai to Varanasi
Ministry of Railway partially restored the train services from June 01.
Amid COVID-19 lockdown or unlock 1.0 first special train Mahanagri Express from Mumbai to Varanasi started its journey.
200 special trains in addition to the existing Shramik Special trains to run across country during unlock 1.0. Over 1.45 lakh passengers will travel by trains from June 01.
06:38 June 01
14-days quarantine mandatory for returnees in Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that all people coming to the state from other states are required to stay in institutional quarantine for 14 days.
"The number of COVID-19 cases is going up as returnees are testing positive in Manipur. All incoming people from other states are required to remain in institutional quarantine for 14 days," said Singh.
When asked about the attack on a special train, ferrying stranded people from Goa to Manipur, the Chief Minister said he is glad that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal intervened.
06:38 June 01
COVID-19 infected cases rise up in Manipur after returnees tested positive: CM Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said COVID-19 infected cases have risen up in Manipur after returnees tested positive.
“Number of COVID-19 cases is going up as returnees are testing positive in Manipur. State government has decided to extend lockdown period, we are ready to follow the Central govt decision” said Singh.
06:14 June 01
COVID-19 LIVE: 2,361 new cases reported in Maharashtra; total cases surge to 70,013
Patna: With 131 new COVID-19 cases, the count in Bihar reached 3,807 on May 31, according to the state Health Department.
The Department added that it was trying to ascertain the trail of infection of the patients.
Meanwhile, the state transport department has authorised the plying of public transport vehicles in the state from today.
The decision was taken in the meeting of the crisis management group.
According to this, the plying of taxis (including Ola, Uber), e-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws has been allowed all across the state except in containment zones.
The plying of buses, and all other vehicles will take place on the basis of 'one seat, one person' rule.
Inputs from ANI