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Maharashtra: Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has thanked the Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi for canceling the Standard XII CBSE examinations due to an increase in COVID cases. The Hon’ble CM in his recent address also requested a uniform national policy for conducting milestone examinations.
- CMO, Maharashtra -
Maharashtra: The state reported 14,123 new COVID-19 cases, 35,949 recoveries and 477 deaths today. There are 2,30,681 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active Cases: 2,30,681
Total Recoveries: 54,31,319
Total Deaths: 96,198
Total Cases: 57,61,015
- State Health Department, Maharashtra -
Jharkhand: The state reported 609 new COVID-19, 1,449 discharges, and 9 deaths in the past 24 hours . There are 8,058 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active Cases: 8,058
Total Deaths: 5,000
Total Recoveries: 3,25,325
- State Health Department -
Maharashtra: There are some 4,000 cases of Mucormycosis in the state at present. The govt has made arrangements to treat all patients with mucormycosis free of cost.
- Rajesh Tope, Health Minister, Maharashtra -
Maharashtra: We've reduced rates of COVID-19 treatment of private hospitals at the tehsil & district level which is expected to give relief to patients outside big cities.
- Rajesh Tope, Health Minister, Maharashtra -
Punjab: The state reports 2,184 new COVID-19 cases, 5,039 recoveries and 94 deaths today. There are 33,444 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:33,444
- State Health Department -
Haryana: 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 3,453 recoveries and 80 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. There are 16,280 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:16,280
- State Health Department -
Assam: 4,682 new COVID-19 cases, 4,992 recoveries and 51 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. There are 51,333 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases: 51,333
- State Health Department -
West Bengal: The state reported 9,424 new COVID-19 cases, 17,722 recoveries and 137 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 78,613 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases: 78,613
- State Health Department -
Indian School Certificate (ISC) Board examinations (Class 12) have been cancelled. The final decision on compiling results is yet to be taken.
- Dr G Immanuel, Chairman, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) -
Goa: 903 new COVID-19 cases, 1,777 recoveries and 22 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. There are 11,867 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active Cases: 11,867
- Health Department -
Indian Medical Association (IMA) condemns the attack on a junior doctor in Assam following the death of a patient suffering from COVID & pneumonia.
- Dr JA Jayalal, President, IMA -
Madhya Pradesh: 1,078 new COVID-19 cases, 4,120 recoveries and 45 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. There are 20,303 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:20,303
- State Health Department -
WHO: World Health Organization approves COVID19 vaccine made by Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, 2nd Chinese-produced shot to get its endorsement. Experts said it recommended this vaccine for adults over 18, with a second dose 2-4 weeks later.
- Reuters quoting WHO statement -
Uttar Pradesh: 1,317 new COVID-19 cases, 5,625 recoveries and 179 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 32,465 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases: 32,465
Total Cases: 16,92,822
- State Health Department -
Tamil Nadu: The state reported 26,513 new COVID-19 cases, 31,673 recoveries and 490 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 2,96,131 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:2,96,131
- State Health Department -
After consultation with ministers, states & students, PM Modi today announced to cancel Class XII CBSE Board Exams with a view to safeguarding the health & future of the youth. It's a good decision and a huge step for the new generation.
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan -
Delhi: We welcome the decision. This decision is in favour of students and teachers. Earlier we have demanded the same. Students should be calculated on their earlier performances.
- Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on cancellation of CBSE Class 12 Board exams -
Manipur: Manipur reported 798 new COVID-19 cases, 629 recoveries and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 8,942 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:8,942
- Health Department -
Karnataka: The state reported 14,304 new COVID-19 cases, 29,271 recoveries and 464 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 2,98,299 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:2,98,299
Total Recovered: 22,90,861
Total Cases: 26,18,735
- State Health Department -
Telangana: The state reported 2,493 new COVID-19 cases, 3,308 recoveries and 15 deaths today.
Total Cases: 5,80,844
- State Health Department -
CBSE Board Class XII examinations cancelled.
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Mr. Ramdev thought it fit to launch his tirade against National COVID-19 treatment. People creating confusion regarding the National Treatment Protocols and National Vaccination Programme are traitors and anti-nationals. They deserve no mercy.
- Indian Medical Association -
Today, we have sent another shipment of Sputnik V vaccine to India as a follow up to massive steps we have made to provide assistance to India.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to ANI -
Further decrease in the time gap will not be possible as vaccination becomes ineffective.
- CN Ashwathnarayan, Deputy CM, Karnataka -
Russia is committed to helping our Indian friends in fighting this dangerous virus (COVID19).
- Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister, Russia -
Jharkhand: Rs 35,000 crores were allocated for COVID-19 vaccines by the Centre. When our generous PM Modi can send 6.5 crores vaccine to other countries so what crime has our states done? Being a backward state, special aid should be given to Jharkhand.
- Banna Gupta, Health Minister, Jharkhand -
Total 21.60 crore vaccine doses administered in the country with 1.67 crore doses to health workers, 2.42 crore to front line workers, 15.48 crore to people in 45+ age group while for those in 18-44 age group, 2.03 cr doses have been administered.
- Union Health Ministry -
Kerla: 19,760 new COVID-19 cases, 24,117 recoveries and 194 deaths reported in Kerla today. There are 2,02,436 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:2,02,436
- State Health Department -
Rajasthan: The state reported 1,002 new COVID-19 cases, 6,114 recoveries and 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 37,477 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases:37,477
Total Cases: 9,40,960
- State Health Department -
Gradual lifting (of lockdown) will not witness a massive surge. However, we have to ensure that vaccination is prioritized. The vaccination rate must be up to 70%. COVID appropriate behaviour should be followed.
- Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR -
Vaccine trial for children is going on. The pediatric population is generally asymptomatic. If they get COVID, it does not take a serious shape, hospitalisation is not required. But if the virus changes its behaviour, then this situation might change.
- Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog -
Jammu & Kashmir government directs that no private laboratory shall charge more than Rs 400 (inclusive of GST/taxes) for RT-PCR tests.
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Delhi High Court asks Centre to take policy decision on distribution of medicine Liposomal Amphotericin B drug, used for treating black fungus (mucormycosis) "Patients who have a better chance of survival should be prioritised so at least some lives can be saved.
- Delhi High Court -
No change in the schedule of Covishield doses; it will be two doses only. After the first Covishield dose is administered, second dose will be given after 12 weeks. Covaxin also has two doses' schedule, second dose to be administered in 4-6 weeks.
- Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog -
Andhra Pradesh: The state reported 11,303 fresh COVID-19 cases, 18,257 recoveries and 104 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 1,46,737 active cases are undergoing treatment.
Active cases: 1,46,737
Total Cases: 17,04,388
- State Health Department -
COVID-19 in children has been found in 2 ways— In first they have reported pneumonia-like symptoms. In second, some cases of a multi inflammatory syndrome found among children who recently recovered from C0VID19.
- Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog -
As long it is needed by India, all BRICS partners including China will provide further support and assistance at any time and we are sure that India will certainly overcome the pandemic.
- Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister -
I express my sympathy to India for the severe impact of the second wave of COVID-19. At this trying time, China stands in solidarity with India and all BRICS countries.
- Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister -
We will be releasing about 2000 tonnes of Oxygen on a daily basis for supply to industries-plants which require furnaces, refineries, processing plants, all infrastructure projects, all MSMEs, export-oriented units and food processing units.
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -
Mixing of vaccine is not the protocol yet, same vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) to be administered for both doses. Stick to the SOP.
- Ministry of Health -
There's international research underway on the mixing of vaccines as the possibility of a positive effect is also plausible but a harmful reaction cannot be ruled out either. It is an unresolved scientific question, science will settle it.
- Ministry of Health -
But the virus may change its behaviour in the pediatric population. The impact of COVID-19 may increase in children. The data has shown that a low number of children are being admitted to hospitals. We're pushing preparedness.
- Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog -
There is no shortage of vaccine. By mid-July or August, we will have enough doses to vaccinate 1 crore people per day. We are confident of vaccinating the whole population by December.
- Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR -
Recovered cases are more than daily cases now, with recoveries increasing to 92% now; 20 lakh tests on an average in one week.
- Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry -
Under "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19", a New system of processing of the Insurance claims introduced to streamline the Process.
- Ministry of Health -
Eli Lilly gets Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) emergency use approval for its monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab 700 mg and etesevimab 1400 mg, in India for the treatment of COVID patients with moderate symptoms.
- Luca Visini, Managing Director, India Subcontinent, Lilly -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting regarding Class 12 Board Examinations, this evening. He will be briefed on all possible options, as a result of the extensive discussions with all states and other stakeholders.
- GoI Sources -
Haryana: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar took his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, today.
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Bihar: We don't know at what price the ambulances were bought. The District Magistrate has constituted a committee for an investigation into the matter.
- Siwan MLC Tunna Pandey (ANI) -
Bihar: 21 ambulances purchased by Siwan Dist. Administration allegedly at three times the normal price last year. Ambulances also carry few special types of equipment for COVID which is why their rates were higher than normal. Committee constituted to probe the matter.
- District Magistrate, Siwan (ANI) -
Rajasthan: 1.66 crore people have been vaccinated in Rajasthan till May 28. Our vaccine wastage is zero in the 18-44 age category while it is 2% in the 45+ age category. As per govt's guidelines, we are returning vaccine vials to cold chain points.
- Dr Raghu Sharma, Health Minister, Rajasthan -
The request of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to the Union Home Ministry of allowing supply of liquid oxygen to certain industries has been accepted by MHA.
- Govt Sources -
DPIIT had sought a request of including few industries like MSMEs, refineries, steel, food processing units etc to supply liquid oxygen. MHA has asked to ensure that there should be no shortage of liquid oxygen to hospital and other medical purposes.
- Govt Sources -
Telangana: A consignment of Sputnik V arrived from Russia on a specially chartered freighter at Hyderabad Airport earlier today.
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Karnataka: A total of 1,370 Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) cases reported in Karnataka. Currently, 1,292 patients are undergoing treatment.
- State Government, Karnataka -
Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank admitted to AIIMS due to post COVID complications today.
- AIIMS Official -
The 2DG medicine can be given to Covid-19 patients under the care and prescription of doctors. Directions for the usage of this drug for COVID19 patients as per DCGI approval are attached here for reference.
- DRDO -
More than 23 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs.
More than 1.57 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered.
- Centre -
Delhi High Court issued notice on a petition seeking direction to restrain beggars and vagabonds from begging on traffic junctions and markets to avoid spreading COVID19 and rehabilitate them. The plea seeks food, medical and shelter for the beggars.
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India reports lowest daily new cases of 1.27 Lakh in 54 days; a declining trend in new cases maintained. Active caseload further declines to 18,95,520 as active cases decreased by 1,30,572 in last 24 hours.
- Union Health Ministry -
COVID-19 Recovery rate increases to 92.09%. The weekly positivity rate is currently at 8.64%. Daily positivity rate is at 6.62%, less than 10% for 8 consecutive days.
- Union Health Ministry -
Total vaccine doses administered (so far): 21,60,46,638
Total vaccine doses administered (in last 24 hours): 27,80,058 -
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 19,25,374 samples were tested yesterday. There are 34,67,92,257 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 30 May 2021.
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India reported 1,27,510 new coronavirus(COVID-19) cases.
2,55,287 patients have been discharged from the hospital due to their good health condition. There are 2,795 deaths reported in last 24 hours. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 19,25,374 samples were tested yesterday.
Total Cases: 2,81,75,044
Active Cases: 18,95,520 (6.73%)
Recovered Cases: 2,59,47,629 (92.09%)
Total Deaths: 3,31,895 (1.18℅)
Total Vaccination: 21,60,46,638
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