India

COVID -19 Cases

TOTAL
165,799
ACTIVE
89,987
RECOVERED
71,106
DEATHS
4,706

NUMBER OF CASES

0-1
2-11,910
11,911-23,820
23,821-35,730
35,731-59,546

Track all live updates on how coronavirus (Covid-19) has become one of the biggest global public health threats in recent time.

Coronavirus

Pramod Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the telephone on Thursday, said that the state would await the final instructions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before taking a call on the easing of restrictions in lockdown 5.0.

Lockdown 5.0: Goa seeks reopening of malls, restaurants

May 29, 2020 16:49

Pramod Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the telephone on Thursday, said that the state would await the final instructions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before taking a call on the easing of restrictions in lockdown 5.0. read more

The incident happened after the two doctors finished their duties in the Covid ward of the hospital on Wednesday night.

Jharkhand Covid ward doctor accuses senior colleague of rape attempt, police in a fix

May 29, 2020 16:05

The incident happened after the two doctors finished their duties in the Covid ward of the hospital on Wednesday night. read more

The University of Tokyo had announced plans for a trial of nafamostat and camostat mesilate, a related drug, starting as early as April 2020.

Sun Pharma to conduct clinical trial of pancreatitis drug in Covid-19 patients

May 29, 2020 15:48

The University of Tokyo had announced plans for a trial of nafamostat and camostat mesilate, a related drug, starting as early as April 2020. read more

Children are 56% less likely than adults to get infected by Sars-Cov-2 when they come in contact with an infected person, but how easily they pass on the infection to others remains unclear, according to the study.

Infection risk half in kids, but they spread coronavirus: Study

May 29, 2020 15:37

Children are 56% less likely than adults to get infected by Sars-Cov-2 when they come in contact with an infected person, but how easily they pass on the infection to others remains unclear, according to the study. read more

On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic.

More than 38,000 doctors volunteer to join fight against Covid-19

May 29, 2020 15:19

On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic. read more

Over 90 new coronavirus cases were also reported in the state, taking the virus tally to 8,158.

Two more Covid-19 deaths in Rajasthan

May 29, 2020 15:11

Over 90 new coronavirus cases were also reported in the state, taking the virus tally to 8,158. read more

Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural, two from Pune and one each from Solapur city, Solapur rural, Thane and the Mumbai ATS, the official said.

2,211 Maharashtra police personnel found Covid-19 positive; 25 dead

May 29, 2020 15:11

Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural, two from Pune and one each from Solapur city, Solapur rural, Thane and the Mumbai ATS, the official said. read more

The domestic air services in Tripura were meant to start from May 25 but the flights connected to Kolkata were cancelled due to Cyclone Amphan.

Covid-19 lockdown: First commercial flight arrives in Tripura after two months

May 29, 2020 15:08

The domestic air services in Tripura were meant to start from May 25 but the flights connected to Kolkata were cancelled due to Cyclone Amphan. read more

The two deaths were reported from Dahisar and Bandra police stations of the state capital of Maharashtra. Incidentally, one of the Mumbai Police personnel died after being discharged from the hospital.

2 more Mumbai Police personnel succumb to Covid-19, forces’ toll rises to 25 in Maharashtra

May 29, 2020 14:53

The two deaths were reported from Dahisar and Bandra police stations of the state capital of Maharashtra. Incidentally, one of the Mumbai Police personnel died after being discharged from the hospital. read more

Rajesh Gupta was found dead on Monday afternoon in the hotel where he had been staying to protect his family while he worked during the coronavirus pandemic. The cause of his death was yet to be determined, said the NHS Trust where he worked.

Indian-origin doctor in UK, working during Covid-19 pandemic, found dead in hotel

May 29, 2020 14:38

Rajesh Gupta was found dead on Monday afternoon in the hotel where he had been staying to protect his family while he worked during the coronavirus pandemic. The cause of his death was yet to be determined, said the NHS Trust where he worked. read more

European anger is palpable, and there are signs that China’s moves could have ramifications further down the line, by speeding European efforts to adopt a more unified industrial policy and influencing decisions on the role of Huawei Technologies Co. in 5G networks.

Europe reaches a tipping point over China’s Hong Kong gamble

May 29, 2020 14:34

European anger is palpable, and there are signs that China’s moves could have ramifications further down the line, by speeding European efforts to adopt a more unified industrial policy and influencing decisions on the role of Huawei Technologies Co. in 5G networks. read more