Madhya Pradesh reported 137 fresh cases of coronavirus, State Health Department informed on Tuesday. According to the latest update, 364 people have lost the battle against the deadly disease in the state. With this, the total cases surge to 8,420.
COVID-19 LIVE: India reports 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; fatality rate at 2.82 pc
COVID-19 LIVE
22:57 June 02
Madhya Pradesh reported 137 fresh cases of coronavirus
22:56 June 02
Delhi reports 1298 fresh cases of coronavirus
Delhi reported 1298 fresh cases of coronavirus, Delhi State Health Department informed on Tuesday. According to the latest update, 556 people have lost the battle against the deadly disease in the national capital.
22:51 June 02
Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 positive cases; total cases reaches 2891
Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2891. State Health Department has informed that the death toll rises to 92.
21:32 June 02
Rajasthan reports 273 new cases of covid-19
Rajasthan Health Department has informed that 273 new COVID cases have been reported till 8.30 pm today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9373.
21:30 June 02
Gujarat reports 415 fresh cases and claimed 29 lives
Gujarat reported 415 fresh cases and claimed 29 lives due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours. With the latest update, the total number of cases surge to 17,632 including 11,894 cured/discharged and 1092 deaths.
21:29 June 02
Uttarakhand corona positive cases reaches 1043
The Uttarakhand Health Department informed that the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state reaches 1,043.
21:24 June 02
Manipur reports four new cases of coronavirus
Four more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 89 including 75 active cases.
21:21 June 02
Jharkhand reports 37 new cases of COVID-19; no deaths
Jharkhand has reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. With this, the total number of cases rises to 712 in the state. The State Health Department said, "Till date, 320 patients have recovered/discharged. The number of active cases is 387.
21:15 June 02
Mumbai reports 1109 new cases, 49 deaths
Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai informed that 1,109 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported in Mumbai today. It also said that the deadly virus has claimed 49 deaths on Tuesday. Till now, Mumbai has 4,1986 positive cases and 1,368 people have lost their lives.
21:11 June 02
Record ! 396 corona positive cases in single day in west Bengal
As many as 396 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases in the state stand at 6168 and the death toll is at 263, informed the state Health Department.
20:15 June 02
India reports 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; fatality rate at 2.82 pc
India reported 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours as the country's coronavirus count reached 1,98,706, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday.
The country reported 204 more deaths caused by the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the deaths to 5,598. India's total corona count includes 97,581 active cases and 95,527 cured/discharged/migrated ones. With the fatality rate of 2.82 per cent -- one of the lowest in the world and recovery pace of 48.07 per cent, India remains on a firmer footing in her fight against coronavirus.
19:53 June 02
six new positive cases reported in Goa; tally reaches 79
Goa Health Department informed that six new positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 79 including 22 active cases and 57 recovered.
19:52 June 02
Five more test positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal
Five people tested positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the number of active cases to 26, a senior government official here said.
19:52 June 02
86 positive cases in Kerala, tally climbs to 1412; one death, toll now 11
In the biggest single day spike, 86 COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Tuesday, taking the infection tally to 1,412 as one more person succumbed to the virus in the state.
The 77-year-old deceased, a Christian priest, died at the Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital. With this, the total fatalities in the state has climbed to 11.
19:51 June 02
COVID-19 tally in Assam crosses 1,500-mark
The number of coronavirus cases in Assam reached 1,513 on Tuesday after 28 more people tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
19:51 June 02
4 AAI employees test COVID-positive, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan sealed till Thursday for sanitisation
Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, which houses Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India (AAI) offices, has been sealed for sanitisation after 4 AAI employees tested positive for COVID-19, senior government officials said on Tuesday.
"Four AAI employees have tested positive. Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan has been sealed till June 4 for a thorough sanitization," they said. On April 22, the Civil Aviation Ministry wing of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan was sealed for three days after an employee of the ministry tested positive for the disease.
19:50 June 02
Institutional quarantine period doubled in Odisha's Kendrapara amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The Kendrapara district administration on Tuesday increased the period of mandatory institutional quarantine to 14 days from one week amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said.
Migrant returnees in rural areas of the state are placed under seven-day institutional quarantine and another week of home isolation, while in urban areas, a 14-day home quarantine is mandatory.
19:49 June 02
13 more COVID-19 deaths in TN, toll at 197; 1091 fresh cases, tally breaches 24,000 mark
Thirteen more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu which reported 1,091 fresh cases on Tuesday pushing the infection count past the 24,000 mark, the
health department said.
19:48 June 02
West Bengal govt to set up 15 more hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases following the return of migrant workers, the West Bengal government has decided to set up 15 more dedicated hospitals for coronavirus patients, a senior official said on Tuesday.
19:47 June 02
6 more returnees test COVID-19 positive in Nagaland, total rises to 49
Nagaland reported six more COVID- 19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of people afflicted with coronavirus in the state to 49, Health Minister
S Pangnyu Phom said.
19:46 June 02
Tripura woman kills self after COVID-19 test; result comes out positive
A day after her swab sample was tested for COVID-19, a 50-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of a
toilet in G B Pant hospital here, an official said.
19:45 June 02
Uttar Pradesh COVID-19 death toll rises to 223, tally climbs to 8,532
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 223 in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, with one fresh fatality and the total number of cases in the state rose to 8,532 as 171 more people tested positive for the disease, a health department bulletin said.
19:44 June 02
Nine coronavirus cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 82
Nine fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Tuesday taking the total number of infections in the union territory to 82, a top Health department official said.
19:38 June 02
9 GRP personnel tested positive of covid; headquarter sealed for next 48 hours
As many as nine Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel tested positive of Coronavirus at Lucknow headquarters on Tuesday. Subsequently, the GRP officials ordered to seal the headquarter for the next 48 hours. According to the reports, they were deployed for management of migrants coming from different states through Shramik trains. So far, 25 GRP constables, out of 240 at Charbagh, have been found to be having Covid-19.
18:20 June 02
Notices issued to 4 private hospitals over COVID-19 treatment
Maharashtra Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said show cause notices have been served to four prominent private city hospitals for not
following rules with regard to COVID-19 treatment and warned of strict action against hospitals violating norms.
18:20 June 02
Four-month-old tests positive for COVID-19 in Amravati
At least 18 people, including a four-month-old baby girl, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Amravati district on Tuesday, an official said.
18:18 June 02
13 employees of Delhi LG office test COVID positive, 6 other govt officials infected too
Thirteen employees of the Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal's office and six other government officials here have tested positive for COVID-19, sources said on Tuesday.
They said that junior assistants, drivers, peons are among the 13 people working at the Lt Governor Secretariat who have tested positive for the deadly virus. Recently, all officers and officials working at the Delhi LG office underwent the COVID-19 test after a junior assistant was found infected.
18:18 June 02
Delhi returnee tests positive in Arunachal Pradesh
A 36-year-old woman who had returned to Arunachal Pradesh from Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday in Lohit district, where the first
positive case was detected on April 1, a health official said
16:47 June 02
Assam corona tally reaches 1,513: Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state is 1,513 including 1,182 active cases, 324 discharged and 4 deaths.
16:37 June 02
India tests over one lakh people every day: ICMR scientist
Scientist at Indian Council of Medical Research Nivedita Gupta said that over 1 lakh 20 thousand tests are conducted every day in the country. She also informed that the medical research body has approved 681 coronavirus laboratories, including 476 in the Government sector and 205 in the private sector, as of 1st June 2020.
16:36 June 02
25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi
25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area on Tuesday. With this, the total number of positive cases in the area rises to 1830 whereas the death toll stands at 71.
16:35 June 02
Uttar Pradesh reports 348 fresh cases
348 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad informed that there are 3,231 active cases in the state and 5078 people have been cured/discharged. With this, the death toll in the state reaches 223 marks.
16:24 June 02
COVID-19 LIVE: India's recovery rate improves to 48.07 pc: Health Ministry
While briefing about the coronavirus in the country, Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said that 95,527 patients have recovered till now. The recovery rate is now 48.07%. "We have asked all states to analyse the trajectory of the cases in their respective states. If a state thinks that it needs to set up temporary COVID19 care centres then it must do so", added Agrawal.
16:22 June 02
Two more COVID-19 deaths in J-K; toll rises to 33
Two more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in the union territory to 33, officials said here on Tuesday.
16:21 June 02
Hard for CSOs to partner with govt during pandemic:IIMA survey
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, civil society organisations (CSOs) have not been able to partner with government productively to help people overcome the difficult times, as per a survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
16:18 June 02
Another Mumbai policeman dies of COVID-19; state toll 29
An Assistant sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the total number of the police personnel having succumbed to the viral infection in Mumbai to 19 and in Maharashtra to 29, an official said.
16:18 June 02
Maha: Out on parole, prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
A 30-year-old prisoner, who was out on parole from Thane Central Jail, has tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Tuesday.
14:56 June 02
41 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Uttarakhand; total cases surge to 999
Uttarakhand reported 41 new COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday, taking the state count to 999. The State health department has informed that seven people have lost their lives while battling with the deadly virus.
14:13 June 02
Combating COVID-19: Karnataka CM holds video conference with DCs, SPs
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday interacted with District Collectors (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) regarding COVID- 19 situation in the State.
In the meeting held through a video conference, he said that DCs, SPs and the District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) be divided into taluks and ordered them to take appropriate measures to control COVID-19.
He was speaking today in a video conversation with District Collector, District Panchayat Chief Executives and Superintendents of Police in Kalaburgi, Vijayapura, Udupi, Yadagiri, Raichuru and Belagavi districts regarding measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to monitor the investments in taluka centres. He also ordered to create a task force in the village panchayats, who will be monitoring things closely.
The Chief Minister also directed for the creation of ward-level watchdog committee in every village and city and an FIR should be registered in case of a home quarantine violation.
13:23 June 02
Till date, 675 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jharkhand including 296 recoveries, 374 active cases and 5 deaths: State Health Department
12:46 June 02
Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, taking the total number of positive cases to 85 in Manipur, including 74 active cases: State Government
12:46 June 02
Andhra Pradesh reports 82 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours; taking the total number of cases to 3200. Death toll stands at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer
12:46 June 02
Five Police personnel from Anand Parbat area have tested positive for COVID-19: Delhi Police
11:39 June 02
171 new COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths have been reported in the state till 10:30 am today. Total positive cases stand at 9271 and death toll is at 201: Rajasthan Health Department
10:49 June 02
10 people test positive for COVID-19 at Delhi LG's office
As many as 10 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's office situated at Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines, New Delhi, said sources.
All those working at the LG's office have undergone COVID-19 tests and their reports are pending. As per the sources, the data is being compiled and reports of the house staff will come today following which the figures will be released.
The first case came from the extended branch of the Lieutenant Governor's office following which 10 workers were found positive for COVID-19 there.
09:40 June 02
Punjab Chief Minister launches anti-COVID awareness drive
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has launched a month-long drive, as part of 'Mission Fateh', to spread awareness about COVID-19.
He urged the people of Punjab to follow social distancing norms, wash hands properly and wear face masks to make the state win the battle against the virus.
"We have to control the disease and take care of people of Punjab," Singh said.
"The campaign, which will broaden the ambit of Mission Fateh beyond the frontline workers, will bring the people of Punjab into its fold to make the fight against COVID a battle of the people, by the people and for the people," said the Chief Minister.
Describing 'Mission Fateh' as a symbol of the resolve of the people of Punjab to check the spread of novel coronavirus through discipline, cooperation and compassion, the Chief Minister stressed the need for adherence to all safety protocols, cooperation with the state government through compliance with the lockdown restrictions, and compassion towards the poor.
09:38 June 02
With 8,171 more cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,98,706
India on Tuesday reported 8,171 more COVID-19 cases and 204 deaths in the last 24 hours as the country's virus count inches closer to two lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1,98,706 including 97,581 active cases, 95,527 cured/discharged/migrated and 5,598 deaths.
Cases in Maharashtra have crossed 70,000 including over 30,000 recovered while Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 tally jumped to 23,495.
08:28 June 02
12 new COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Zoram Medical College: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga.
06:44 June 02
Goa govt declares Mangor Hill as containment zone
Goa Health Secretary Nila Mohanan on Monday declared Mangor Hill as containment zone after a man and his wife tested positive for COVID-19.
"Two more confirmed case, both members of a family from Mangor-Hill, Vasco. We are doing contact tracing. The Mangor Hill has been declared as containment zone," Mohanan said during a press conference.
In view of the new cases reported, Mohanan said, "Extensive testing of people from Mangor Hill will be carried out."
"It is too premature to call this community transmission; we are tracking and locating the history of the cases," she added.
06:35 June 02
COVID-19 LIVE: India reports 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; fatality rate at 2.82 pc
New Delhi: A 63-year old man who tested positive for coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at Batra Hospital was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his room, according to Delhi Police.
According to the department, he was found hanging in his room at around 4 pm on May 31.
The deceased, Ramesh, was admitted for dialysis, as he was suffering from kidney related ailment, in Batra Hospital on May 20.
He was detected COVID-19 positive also and was undergoing treatment at the same facility.
No suicide note was recovered, inquest proceedings are underway.
Inputs from ANI
22:57 June 02
Madhya Pradesh reported 137 fresh cases of coronavirus
Madhya Pradesh reported 137 fresh cases of coronavirus, State Health Department informed on Tuesday. According to the latest update, 364 people have lost the battle against the deadly disease in the state. With this, the total cases surge to 8,420.
22:56 June 02
Delhi reports 1298 fresh cases of coronavirus
Delhi reported 1298 fresh cases of coronavirus, Delhi State Health Department informed on Tuesday. According to the latest update, 556 people have lost the battle against the deadly disease in the national capital.
22:51 June 02
Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 positive cases; total cases reaches 2891
Telangana reports 99 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2891. State Health Department has informed that the death toll rises to 92.
21:32 June 02
Rajasthan reports 273 new cases of covid-19
Rajasthan Health Department has informed that 273 new COVID cases have been reported till 8.30 pm today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9373.
21:30 June 02
Gujarat reports 415 fresh cases and claimed 29 lives
Gujarat reported 415 fresh cases and claimed 29 lives due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours. With the latest update, the total number of cases surge to 17,632 including 11,894 cured/discharged and 1092 deaths.
21:29 June 02
Uttarakhand corona positive cases reaches 1043
The Uttarakhand Health Department informed that the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state reaches 1,043.
21:24 June 02
Manipur reports four new cases of coronavirus
Four more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 89 including 75 active cases.
21:21 June 02
Jharkhand reports 37 new cases of COVID-19; no deaths
Jharkhand has reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. With this, the total number of cases rises to 712 in the state. The State Health Department said, "Till date, 320 patients have recovered/discharged. The number of active cases is 387.
21:15 June 02
Mumbai reports 1109 new cases, 49 deaths
Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai informed that 1,109 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported in Mumbai today. It also said that the deadly virus has claimed 49 deaths on Tuesday. Till now, Mumbai has 4,1986 positive cases and 1,368 people have lost their lives.
21:11 June 02
Record ! 396 corona positive cases in single day in west Bengal
As many as 396 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases in the state stand at 6168 and the death toll is at 263, informed the state Health Department.
20:15 June 02
India reports 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; fatality rate at 2.82 pc
India reported 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours as the country's coronavirus count reached 1,98,706, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday.
The country reported 204 more deaths caused by the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the deaths to 5,598. India's total corona count includes 97,581 active cases and 95,527 cured/discharged/migrated ones. With the fatality rate of 2.82 per cent -- one of the lowest in the world and recovery pace of 48.07 per cent, India remains on a firmer footing in her fight against coronavirus.
19:53 June 02
six new positive cases reported in Goa; tally reaches 79
Goa Health Department informed that six new positive cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 79 including 22 active cases and 57 recovered.
19:52 June 02
Five more test positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal
Five people tested positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the number of active cases to 26, a senior government official here said.
19:52 June 02
86 positive cases in Kerala, tally climbs to 1412; one death, toll now 11
In the biggest single day spike, 86 COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala on Tuesday, taking the infection tally to 1,412 as one more person succumbed to the virus in the state.
The 77-year-old deceased, a Christian priest, died at the Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital. With this, the total fatalities in the state has climbed to 11.
19:51 June 02
COVID-19 tally in Assam crosses 1,500-mark
The number of coronavirus cases in Assam reached 1,513 on Tuesday after 28 more people tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
19:51 June 02
4 AAI employees test COVID-positive, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan sealed till Thursday for sanitisation
Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, which houses Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India (AAI) offices, has been sealed for sanitisation after 4 AAI employees tested positive for COVID-19, senior government officials said on Tuesday.
"Four AAI employees have tested positive. Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan has been sealed till June 4 for a thorough sanitization," they said. On April 22, the Civil Aviation Ministry wing of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan was sealed for three days after an employee of the ministry tested positive for the disease.
19:50 June 02
Institutional quarantine period doubled in Odisha's Kendrapara amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The Kendrapara district administration on Tuesday increased the period of mandatory institutional quarantine to 14 days from one week amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said.
Migrant returnees in rural areas of the state are placed under seven-day institutional quarantine and another week of home isolation, while in urban areas, a 14-day home quarantine is mandatory.
19:49 June 02
13 more COVID-19 deaths in TN, toll at 197; 1091 fresh cases, tally breaches 24,000 mark
Thirteen more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu which reported 1,091 fresh cases on Tuesday pushing the infection count past the 24,000 mark, the
health department said.
19:48 June 02
West Bengal govt to set up 15 more hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases following the return of migrant workers, the West Bengal government has decided to set up 15 more dedicated hospitals for coronavirus patients, a senior official said on Tuesday.
19:47 June 02
6 more returnees test COVID-19 positive in Nagaland, total rises to 49
Nagaland reported six more COVID- 19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of people afflicted with coronavirus in the state to 49, Health Minister
S Pangnyu Phom said.
19:46 June 02
Tripura woman kills self after COVID-19 test; result comes out positive
A day after her swab sample was tested for COVID-19, a 50-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of a
toilet in G B Pant hospital here, an official said.
19:45 June 02
Uttar Pradesh COVID-19 death toll rises to 223, tally climbs to 8,532
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 223 in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, with one fresh fatality and the total number of cases in the state rose to 8,532 as 171 more people tested positive for the disease, a health department bulletin said.
19:44 June 02
Nine coronavirus cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 82
Nine fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Tuesday taking the total number of infections in the union territory to 82, a top Health department official said.
19:38 June 02
9 GRP personnel tested positive of covid; headquarter sealed for next 48 hours
As many as nine Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel tested positive of Coronavirus at Lucknow headquarters on Tuesday. Subsequently, the GRP officials ordered to seal the headquarter for the next 48 hours. According to the reports, they were deployed for management of migrants coming from different states through Shramik trains. So far, 25 GRP constables, out of 240 at Charbagh, have been found to be having Covid-19.
18:20 June 02
Notices issued to 4 private hospitals over COVID-19 treatment
Maharashtra Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said show cause notices have been served to four prominent private city hospitals for not
following rules with regard to COVID-19 treatment and warned of strict action against hospitals violating norms.
18:20 June 02
Four-month-old tests positive for COVID-19 in Amravati
At least 18 people, including a four-month-old baby girl, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Amravati district on Tuesday, an official said.
18:18 June 02
13 employees of Delhi LG office test COVID positive, 6 other govt officials infected too
Thirteen employees of the Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal's office and six other government officials here have tested positive for COVID-19, sources said on Tuesday.
They said that junior assistants, drivers, peons are among the 13 people working at the Lt Governor Secretariat who have tested positive for the deadly virus. Recently, all officers and officials working at the Delhi LG office underwent the COVID-19 test after a junior assistant was found infected.
18:18 June 02
Delhi returnee tests positive in Arunachal Pradesh
A 36-year-old woman who had returned to Arunachal Pradesh from Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday in Lohit district, where the first
positive case was detected on April 1, a health official said
16:47 June 02
Assam corona tally reaches 1,513: Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state is 1,513 including 1,182 active cases, 324 discharged and 4 deaths.
16:37 June 02
India tests over one lakh people every day: ICMR scientist
Scientist at Indian Council of Medical Research Nivedita Gupta said that over 1 lakh 20 thousand tests are conducted every day in the country. She also informed that the medical research body has approved 681 coronavirus laboratories, including 476 in the Government sector and 205 in the private sector, as of 1st June 2020.
16:36 June 02
25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi
25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area on Tuesday. With this, the total number of positive cases in the area rises to 1830 whereas the death toll stands at 71.
16:35 June 02
Uttar Pradesh reports 348 fresh cases
348 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. State Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad informed that there are 3,231 active cases in the state and 5078 people have been cured/discharged. With this, the death toll in the state reaches 223 marks.
16:24 June 02
COVID-19 LIVE: India's recovery rate improves to 48.07 pc: Health Ministry
While briefing about the coronavirus in the country, Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said that 95,527 patients have recovered till now. The recovery rate is now 48.07%. "We have asked all states to analyse the trajectory of the cases in their respective states. If a state thinks that it needs to set up temporary COVID19 care centres then it must do so", added Agrawal.
16:22 June 02
Two more COVID-19 deaths in J-K; toll rises to 33
Two more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in the union territory to 33, officials said here on Tuesday.
16:21 June 02
Hard for CSOs to partner with govt during pandemic:IIMA survey
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, civil society organisations (CSOs) have not been able to partner with government productively to help people overcome the difficult times, as per a survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
16:18 June 02
Another Mumbai policeman dies of COVID-19; state toll 29
An Assistant sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the total number of the police personnel having succumbed to the viral infection in Mumbai to 19 and in Maharashtra to 29, an official said.
16:18 June 02
Maha: Out on parole, prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
A 30-year-old prisoner, who was out on parole from Thane Central Jail, has tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Tuesday.
14:56 June 02
41 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Uttarakhand; total cases surge to 999
Uttarakhand reported 41 new COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday, taking the state count to 999. The State health department has informed that seven people have lost their lives while battling with the deadly virus.
14:13 June 02
Combating COVID-19: Karnataka CM holds video conference with DCs, SPs
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday interacted with District Collectors (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) regarding COVID- 19 situation in the State.
In the meeting held through a video conference, he said that DCs, SPs and the District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) be divided into taluks and ordered them to take appropriate measures to control COVID-19.
He was speaking today in a video conversation with District Collector, District Panchayat Chief Executives and Superintendents of Police in Kalaburgi, Vijayapura, Udupi, Yadagiri, Raichuru and Belagavi districts regarding measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to monitor the investments in taluka centres. He also ordered to create a task force in the village panchayats, who will be monitoring things closely.
The Chief Minister also directed for the creation of ward-level watchdog committee in every village and city and an FIR should be registered in case of a home quarantine violation.
13:23 June 02
Till date, 675 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jharkhand including 296 recoveries, 374 active cases and 5 deaths: State Health Department
12:46 June 02
Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, taking the total number of positive cases to 85 in Manipur, including 74 active cases: State Government
12:46 June 02
Andhra Pradesh reports 82 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours; taking the total number of cases to 3200. Death toll stands at 64: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer
12:46 June 02
Five Police personnel from Anand Parbat area have tested positive for COVID-19: Delhi Police
11:39 June 02
171 new COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths have been reported in the state till 10:30 am today. Total positive cases stand at 9271 and death toll is at 201: Rajasthan Health Department
10:49 June 02
10 people test positive for COVID-19 at Delhi LG's office
As many as 10 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's office situated at Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines, New Delhi, said sources.
All those working at the LG's office have undergone COVID-19 tests and their reports are pending. As per the sources, the data is being compiled and reports of the house staff will come today following which the figures will be released.
The first case came from the extended branch of the Lieutenant Governor's office following which 10 workers were found positive for COVID-19 there.
09:40 June 02
Punjab Chief Minister launches anti-COVID awareness drive
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has launched a month-long drive, as part of 'Mission Fateh', to spread awareness about COVID-19.
He urged the people of Punjab to follow social distancing norms, wash hands properly and wear face masks to make the state win the battle against the virus.
"We have to control the disease and take care of people of Punjab," Singh said.
"The campaign, which will broaden the ambit of Mission Fateh beyond the frontline workers, will bring the people of Punjab into its fold to make the fight against COVID a battle of the people, by the people and for the people," said the Chief Minister.
Describing 'Mission Fateh' as a symbol of the resolve of the people of Punjab to check the spread of novel coronavirus through discipline, cooperation and compassion, the Chief Minister stressed the need for adherence to all safety protocols, cooperation with the state government through compliance with the lockdown restrictions, and compassion towards the poor.
09:38 June 02
With 8,171 more cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,98,706
India on Tuesday reported 8,171 more COVID-19 cases and 204 deaths in the last 24 hours as the country's virus count inches closer to two lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1,98,706 including 97,581 active cases, 95,527 cured/discharged/migrated and 5,598 deaths.
Cases in Maharashtra have crossed 70,000 including over 30,000 recovered while Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 tally jumped to 23,495.
08:28 June 02
12 new COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Zoram Medical College: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga.
06:44 June 02
Goa govt declares Mangor Hill as containment zone
Goa Health Secretary Nila Mohanan on Monday declared Mangor Hill as containment zone after a man and his wife tested positive for COVID-19.
"Two more confirmed case, both members of a family from Mangor-Hill, Vasco. We are doing contact tracing. The Mangor Hill has been declared as containment zone," Mohanan said during a press conference.
In view of the new cases reported, Mohanan said, "Extensive testing of people from Mangor Hill will be carried out."
"It is too premature to call this community transmission; we are tracking and locating the history of the cases," she added.
06:35 June 02
COVID-19 LIVE: India reports 8,171 more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; fatality rate at 2.82 pc
New Delhi: A 63-year old man who tested positive for coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at Batra Hospital was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his room, according to Delhi Police.
According to the department, he was found hanging in his room at around 4 pm on May 31.
The deceased, Ramesh, was admitted for dialysis, as he was suffering from kidney related ailment, in Batra Hospital on May 20.
He was detected COVID-19 positive also and was undergoing treatment at the same facility.
No suicide note was recovered, inquest proceedings are underway.
Inputs from ANI
Last Updated : Jun 2, 2020, 11:06 PM IST
