A councillor affiliated to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh died of coronavirus, reports confirmed.
कोरोनावायरस से पीड़ित प्रभावित लोगों की सेवा करते करते उज्जैन के पार्षद श्री मुजफ्फर हुसैन जी खुद संक्रमित हो गए और वे काल के गाल में समा गए।उनके दुखद निधन का समाचार जानकर मन आहत हुआ,शत-शत नमन श्रद्धा सुमन। परिवार को मेरी और से संवेदना।@ChouhanShivraj@BJP4MP@vdsharmabjp pic.twitter.com/MyaWv827rp— Yashpal Sisodiya, MLA Mandsaur (@ypssisodiya) May 3, 2020
12 more Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura. Total number of positive cases in BSF stands at 54 now including 14 in Tripura (2 personnel tested positive yesterday), said a statement issued by the BSF.
"E-Passes issued by Delhi Police will remain valid till May 17. Those who've been included in relaxations announced by Govt should carry valid ID with themselves. I appeal to everyone to cooperate with Police. Action will be taken against violators," said Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa.
Indian Navy ship deployed at The Anchorage in Mumbai, express gratitude and appreciation for all frontline workers for their contribution in fight against COVID-19.Watch Video
#WATCH Indian Navy Ship deployed at The Anchorage in Mumbai, express gratitude and appreciation for all frontline workers for their contribution in fight against #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/5VEqp9gXV9— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2020
Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy Ships of Eastern Naval Command illuminated at Visakhapatnam as part of "India Salutes Corona Warriors" campaign to express appreciation for efforts of frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy Ships of Eastern Naval Command illuminated at Visakhapatnam as part of "India Salutes Corona Warriors" campaign to express appreciation for efforts of frontline workers in the fight against #COVID19. (Source: Indian Navy) pic.twitter.com/rTKNF0s7Ss— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2020
441 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths have been reported in Mumbai today, taking the total number of cases to 8613 & deaths to 343. Total 1804 patients discharged till today, said Public Health Department, Mumbai.
West Bengal Govt is bringing back over a 1000 stranded migrant labourers of Bengal from Rajasthan by a special train that will leave Ajmer tomorrow morning & will run non-stop to arrive here in the morning of 5 May: Information & Cultural Affairs Dept, West Bengal Govt.
Gujarat reports 374 new COVID-19 cases and single-day highest 28 deaths; Total cases now 5,428 and fatalities 290: Health official
Gujarat reports 374 new COVID-19 cases and single-day highest 28 deaths; Total cases now 5,428 and fatalities 290: Health official— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 3, 2020
25 BSF personnel test positive for COVID19 in Delhi, cases rise to 42 in the force, PTI reports.
25 BSF personnel test positive for #COVID19 in Delhi, cases rise to 42 in the force— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 3, 2020
Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India rises to 40,263 including 28,070 active cases, 10887 cured/discharged/migrated and 1306 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The COVID-19 deaths in the United States of America (USA) continued to mount after 1,435 died due to the the deadly virus in the past 24 hours, as per Johns Hopkins University tally. Meanwhile, in China, from where the virus originated, 82,877 confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported on the mainland, and 4,633 people had died of the disease till Saturday, according to the National Health Commission on Sunday. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates on COVID-19 in India and across the world that take place throughout the day.
Amid the ongoing lockdown in India, thousands of stranded migrant workers gathered at different railway stations to go back to their native land. The Indian Railways has arranged 'Shramik Trains' for these workers to help them reach their homes. A 'Shramik special train' from Maharashtra carrying around 1200 migrant workers left for Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh from Bhiwandi at around 1:23 am today. Armed Forces to Honour COVID-19 Warriors Today, See IAF Flypast Timings and Navy's Illumination Show Rehearsal Video.
In Punjab, around 270 United Kingdom (UK) nationals left for their country in a special Qatar Airways flight from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, amid the lockdown.
In France, at least 24,760 people infected with the COVID-19 have died since March 1. In total, 130,979 people have contracted COVID-19 in France since March 1, the ministry data showed.