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Friday, May 29, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak
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Coronavirus Live Tracker

India

COVID -19 Cases
  • TOTAL
    158,333
  • ACTIVE
    86,110
  • RECOVERED
    67,692
  • DEATHS
    4,531
M T D G R M U W A B K P T J O H K A U J C C H T G L P M A M N A D M S L
NUMBER OF CASES
  • 0-1
  • 2-11,390
  • 11,391-22,780
  • 22,781-34,170
  • 34,171-56,948
Track all live updates on how coronavirus (Covid-19) has become one of the biggest global public health threats in recent time.

Coronavirus

The meeting on Thursday was attended by minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.
Pandemic poses serious threat to global financial system: FSDC
May 29, 2020 01:18
The meeting on Thursday was attended by minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. read more
There have been sporadic news reports of how the return of migrants has caused a spike in cases in some states.
Covid-19: What you need to know today
May 29, 2020 00:35
There have been sporadic news reports of how the return of migrants has caused a spike in cases in some states. read more
The Delhi government’s health bulletin showed the Capital has now recorded a total of 16,281 infections – up 1,024 from Wednesday – with 316 fatalities in all.
Delhi logs 1,024 fresh Covid-19 cases, count crosses 16k
May 28, 2020 23:59
The Delhi government’s health bulletin showed the Capital has now recorded a total of 16,281 infections – up 1,024 from Wednesday – with 316 fatalities in all. read more
Delhi’s hospital admission rate is nearly four times the national average of 6.39%, according to the latest available figures, from last week.
Cases on rise, Delhi govt reviews hospital admission criteria
May 28, 2020 23:42
Delhi’s hospital admission rate is nearly four times the national average of 6.39%, according to the latest available figures, from last week. read more
Patna High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of report on the viral heart-rending video showing a child trying to wake up his dead mother by pulling the makeshift shroud at the railway platform in Muzaffarpur. The incident happened on Monday.
‘Shocking’: Patna HC on viral video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother
May 28, 2020 23:20
Patna High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of report on the viral heart-rending video showing a child trying to wake up his dead mother by pulling the makeshift shroud at the railway platform in Muzaffarpur. The incident happened on Monday. read more
As per the Union health ministry, a containment zone is defined as a geographical area where a significant number of positive cases of coronavirus are found. Strict movement restrictions are put in place in such areas to prevent the spread of the virus.
96% of containment zones in Mumbai are in slums, chawls
May 28, 2020 23:17
As per the Union health ministry, a containment zone is defined as a geographical area where a significant number of positive cases of coronavirus are found. Strict movement restrictions are put in place in such areas to prevent the spread of the virus. read more
A five month old was among the two deaths reported from quarantine centres in Chhattisgarh
Covid latest: Four deaths in Chhattisgarh quarantine centres in 48 hours
May 28, 2020 23:14
A five month old was among the two deaths reported from quarantine centres in Chhattisgarh read more
This was the first flight which carried migrant workers to Jharkhand. The state saw arrival of more than 3.5 lakh migrant workers by special trains, buses and individual vehicles since May 1.
‘Dream come true’, say migrants as they deboard special flight at Ranchi airport
May 28, 2020 22:57
This was the first flight which carried migrant workers to Jharkhand. The state saw arrival of more than 3.5 lakh migrant workers by special trains, buses and individual vehicles since May 1. read more
The Kashmir division has accounted for most number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir so far.
Covid 19 latest: 115 new cases take Jammu and Kashmir’s tally past 2000
May 28, 2020 22:30
The Kashmir division has accounted for most number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir so far. read more
The nationwide curbs was first announced on March 25 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, and has been extended thrice.
Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to all CMs, seeks their views on extension of lockdown
May 28, 2020 22:13
The nationwide curbs was first announced on March 25 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, and has been extended thrice. read more
There were no deaths reported in Delhi during the last 24 hours and the death toll due to the highly infectious disease now stands at 316 in the national capital.
Delhi sees highest single-day spike with 1,024 new Covid-19 cases, tally touches 16,281
May 28, 2020 21:41
There were no deaths reported in Delhi during the last 24 hours and the death toll due to the highly infectious disease now stands at 316 in the national capital. read more
President Donald Trump finally acknowledged on Thursday that US Covid-19 toll had surpassed 100,000, calling it a “sad milestone” almost 20 hours late, and promptly proceeded to blame it on China, saying the coronavirus behind it was a “very bad gift from China”.
Trump calls Covid epidemic a ‘bad gift’ from China as toll in US crosses 100,000
May 28, 2020 21:28
President Donald Trump finally acknowledged on Thursday that US Covid-19 toll had surpassed 100,000, calling it a “sad milestone” almost 20 hours late, and promptly proceeded to blame it on China, saying the coronavirus behind it was a “very bad gift from China”. read more
This is the first time that over 1,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported in a day in the national capital.
Highest spike of 1,024 Covid cases takes total to over 16K in Delhi; death toll climbs to 316
May 28, 2020 21:27
This is the first time that over 1,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported in a day in the national capital. read more
According to a senior official of the state health department, the majority of these cases are from rural areas in different districts where migrant workers recently returned from other states.
Highest single-day spike of 344 cases takes Bengal Covid-19 tally to 4,536
May 28, 2020 21:19
According to a senior official of the state health department, the majority of these cases are from rural areas in different districts where migrant workers recently returned from other states. read more
Nearly 30 groups in India, ranging from big industry players to individual academics, are trying to develop vaccines to fight coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday.
Coronavirus vaccine latest updates: 30 groups trying, many working at good pace, says govt
May 28, 2020 21:06
Nearly 30 groups in India, ranging from big industry players to individual academics, are trying to develop vaccines to fight coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday. read more

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