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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the importance of 'Do Gaz Ki doori' & added that suggestion of night curfew raised by many CMs would surely reaffirm the feeling of caution among people. He requested all the Chief Ministers for specific feedback on lockdown: PM's Office
PM Modi said "Even as we look at the gradual withdrawal of the lockdown, we should constantly remember that till we do not find a vaccine or a solution, the biggest weapon with us to the fight the virus is social distancing": PM's office on PM Modi's 5th video conference with CMs
I request you all to share with me by May 15, a broad strategy on how each one of you would want to deal with lockdown regime in your particular states. I want states to make a blueprint on how to deal with various nuances during&after gradual easing of lockdown: PMO
"We have a twofold challenge – to reduce the transmission rate of the disease, and to increase public activity gradually, while adhering to all the guidelines, and we will have to work towards achieving both these objectives" said PM Modi: Prime Minister's Office
Government today released Rs 6,195.08 cr to 14 states as the 2nd equated monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant as recommended by 15th Finance Commission. This would provide them additional resources during the #COVID19 crisis: Office of Finance Minister
174 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of cases and deaths to 3988 and 113, respectively. Number of active cases in the state stands at 1551, said the stateement issued by Rajasthan Health Department.
1,230 new COVID-19 positive cases and 36 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 23,401; total deaths stand at 868, said the statement issued by Maharashtra Health Department.
20 deaths and 791 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Greater Mumbai Area today. Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 14355 including 3110 cured/discharged and 528 deaths, said a statement issued by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
57 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi today; till now 916 positive cases and 29 deaths have been reported: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Two Special trains carrying around 1200 migrant workers have left for Jammu and Kashmir today. Govt has tightened security at all entry points, will not allow people to sneak into the state. Stern action will be taken against such people: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
The Union Health Ministry informed that Indian Council of Medical Research and National Cooperative Development Corporation are all set to conduct a population-based sero survey in selected districts of country. The ministry also said the aim behind this move to to monitor trend in prevalence of SARS-COV2 infection at district level.
The ICMR/NCDC is going to conduct a population-based sero survey in selected districts of country. The aim is to monitor trend in prevalence of SARS-COV2 infection at district level. Throat/nasal swabs to be collected for RT-PCR tests: Ministry of Health&Family Welfare #COVID19
3 more #COVID19 cases reported in Odisha. Total number of cases in the state is now at 394, including 306 active cases, 85 cured, & 3 deaths: State Health & Family Welfare Department
There is global recognition for India’s success in handling the #COVID19 pandemic and Govt of India appreciates the efforts made by all state governments in this regard. Let us stay the course as we move forward together: PM Modi in 5th video conference meeting with CMs today
Every delivery staff in Ahmedabad will compulsorily have to download Arogya Setu App on their mobiles: Gujarat Additional Chief Secy Rajiv Kumar Gupta #COVID19
Every delivery staff in Ahmedabad will compulsorily have to download Arogya Setu App on their mobiles: Gujarat Additional Chief Secy Rajiv Kumar Gupta #COVID19
14 more #COVID19 cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is now at 862, including 426 discharged & 31 deaths: State Health Department
As per revised policy, mild/very mild/pre-symptomatic cases admitted to COVID care facility can be discharged after 10 days of symptom onset & if there is no fever for 3 days. No need to test before discharge, home isolation advised after discharge: Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry
Mumbai, May 11: Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Sunday. The ex-PM was taken to the hospital from his Delhi residence after he complained of chest pain. Catch all the live updates on the global coronavirus outbreak through this tracker.
The Indian Railways announced on Sunday that it would be resuming passenger train services in a gradual manner from May 12. Ticket booking would start from today via the IRCTC website. The train services were suspended from March 22, on the day when Janata Curfew was imposed in the nation.
The Ministry of Railways informed that all passenger trains will be run with AC coaches only and with limited stoppages. The fare will be equivalent to the ticket fare that is charged for Rajdhani Train. These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi Station connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad and Jammu Tawi.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday announced that the United Kingdom will remain in lockdown till June 1. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
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