COVID-19 UPDATES IN INDIA (June 03, 2021)

  • Punjab: The state reports 2,206 COVID cases, 4,512 recoveries, and 91 deaths in the past 24 hours. There are 28,673active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 28,673
    Total Rrecovered Cases: 5,30,601
    Total Deaths: 14,840
    - State Health Department


  • Haryana: The state reports 980 new COVID-19 cases, 2,889 recoveries, and 71 deaths today. There are 12,688 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 12,688
    Total Cases: 7,60,019
    - State Health Department


  • The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country exceeded 22.37 Cr (22,37,27,632) as per the 7 pm provisional report today.
    - Union Health Ministry


  • Jammu & Kashmir: 1,801 new positive cases, 2694 recoveries, and 29 deaths reported in Jammu & Kashmir in the last 24 hours. There are 30,657 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Total positive cases: 2,95,879
    Total active cases: 30,657.
    - State Health Department


  • Madhya Pradesh: The state reports 846 new COVID-19 cases, 3726 recoveries and 50 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 14,186 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 14,186
    - State Health Department


  • The Chief Minister has approved financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the dependents of 18 deceased journalists, some of whom have died due to COVID19 infection.
    - Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office


  • Karnataka: The state reports 18,324 new COVID-19 cases, 24,036 recoveries and 514 deaths in the last 24 hours.
    Active cases: 2,86,798.
    - State Health Department


  • Tamil Nadu: The state reports 24,405 new COVID-19 cases, 32,221 recoveries and 460 deaths today. There are 2,80,426 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 2,80,426
    - State Health Department


  • Maharashtra: The state reported 15,229 new COVID-19 cases, 25,617 recoveries and 307 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 2,04,974 active cases are undergoing treatment. Recovery rate at 94.73%
    Active cases: 2,04,974
    Total Recovered: 54,86,206
    Total Cases: 57,91,413
    - State Health Department


  • Kerala: Additional restrictions will be imposed in state from June 5 to 9 to reduce COVID positivity rate. Only shops selling essential items, those selling raw materials for industrial establishments & shops selling construction materials to be permitted from June 5 to 9
    - Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerla CM


  • Kerala: The state reports 18,853 new COVID-19 cases, 26,569 recoveries, and 153 deaths today.
    Active cases: 1,84,292
    - State Health Department


  • Mumbai [Maharashtra]: Mumbai reported 961 new COVID-19 cases, 897 recoveries and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 16,612 active cases are undergoing treatment. Recovery rate at 95%
    Active cases: 16,612
    Total Recovered: 6,75,193
    Total Cases: 7,08,968
    - Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai


  • Telangana: The state reported 2,261 new COVID-19 cases, 3,043 recoveries and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 32,579 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 32,579
    Total Cases: 5,85,489
    - State Health Department


  • Karnataka: Govt of Karnataka further extends the implementation of the revised guidelines and related addendum (additional activities), which will remain in force up to 6 am on June 14, 2021.
    - BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka


  • Busting myths around COVID-19 Vaccine supply - reports of shortage of vaccine doses in TamilNadu are baseless! GoI is making COVID-19 vaccines available in a transparent and orderly manner, based on supply from manufacturers as well as utilisation by States/UTs.
    - Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health, India


  • Mumbai: Mumbai's Dharavi reports only one positive case today, the total number of active cases in the area is 19.
    - Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation


  • Karnataka: COVID-19 situation is worse, that's why we have extended the lockdown by one week. I am hoping that everything will be fine after one week.
    - BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka


  • Total 7.48 lakh vaccine doses for Tamil were available through Govt of India channel from June 1 to June 15 and additional 18.36 lakh vaccine doses for Tamil Nadu are also available through Govt of India channel from June 15 to June 30.
    - Union Health Ministry


  • As of June 2, more than 1 crore doses of COVID vaccines have been distributed to Tamil Nadu, of which 93.3 lakhs doses have been consumed. Total 7.24 lakhs doses are currently available with State.
    - Union Health Ministry


  • WHO is undertaking global study, it is an important first step. You recall our statement, we also sought cooperation for further studies [to find out the origin of the COVID-19 virus].
    - MEA


  • COVID-19 is not going to impact our fiscal deficit target and disinvestment target.
    - KV Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor


  • India will be able to achieve vaccination for all by December. If we vaccinate people in three shifts each day, then, we can vaccinate 1 crore people in a day. This is definitely ambitious, but not impossible.
    - KV Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor


  • The second wave of COVID19 has affected the momentum of economic recovery. We expect a recovery in the economy from July. Now, States have started removing restrictions and if we speedup vaccination our economy will start recovering.
    - KV Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor


  • We remain engaged with the US vaccine manufacturers (for COVID vaccines) and are also separately engaged with US administration for raw materials.
    - MEA Spokesperson


  • Maharashtra: Mumbai is still in level 2, if it reaches level 1, local train services will be resumed.
    - Vijay Wadettiwar, Maharashtra Minister


  • Maharashtra: There are a total of 18 districts in Maharashtra, which come under level 1, they will be unlocked from tomorrow.
    - Vijay Wadettiwar, Maharashtra Minister


  • Ocugen Inc to have exclusive co-development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to COVAXIN in Canada, in addition to its existing US rights
    - Bharat Biotech


  • Uttar Pradesh: The state reported 1,268 new COVID-19 cases, 4,260 recoveries and 108 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 25,546 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 25,546
    - State Health Department


  • Karnataka: Lockdown extended in the state till June 14 to break the COVID-19 chain.
    - BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka


  • West Bengal: Priests of all major temples will be vaccinated by the State Government.
    - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal


  • PM was briefed that a total of 100 athletes have qualified for Tokyo Olympics across 11 sports disciplines and about 25 more athletes are likely to qualify. 26 para athletes have qualified&16 more athletes are likely to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
    - Prime Minister's Office [PMO]


  • PM Modi said that he would be connecting with our Olympics contingent through a video conference in July, to encourage them and wish them on behalf of all Indians.
    - Prime Minister's Office [PMO]


  • Officials reported that about the vaccination status of and support staff. PM Modi directed that every qualified/probable athlete, support staff and officials travelling to the Tokyo Olympics must be vaccinated as soon as possible.
    - Prime Minister's Office [PMO]


  • PM Modi reviewed India’s Olympics preparations today. He was apprised about various steps taken towards ensuring uninterrupted training for athletes amidst the pandemic, participation in international competitions to win Olympic quota, vaccination of athletes among others.
    - Prime Minister's Office [PMO]


  • West Bengal: The other States have imposed lockdown but we have only enforced certain restrictions, and people are supporting us.
    - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal


  • West Bengal: COVID-19 cases have decreased to half in the State. 1.4 crore vaccines have been given free of cost by us.
    - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal


  • West Bengal: The other States have imposed lockdown but we have only enforced certain restrictions, and people are supporting us.
    - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal


  • Maharashtra: We have prepared a 5-level unlock plan for the State on the basis of positivity rate and status of occupancy of oxygen beds in the districts. Districts with the lowest positivity rate will have no restrictions.
    - Vijay Wadettiwar, Maharashtra Minister


  • Maharashtra: Maharashtra Board Class 10 & 12 examinations have been cancelled.
    - Vijay Wadettiwar, Maharashtra Minister


  • Haryana: A 99-year-old woman with comorbidities from Gurugram defeats COVID-19 by staying in home quarantine "We used natural air purifying plants to give her fresh air. We gave her fruits, vegetables. She recovered well. ASHA worker also supported us"
    - Her Grandchild


  • West Bengal: Restaurants in the State will be allowed to remain open between 5pm & 8pm after all their staff get vaccinated.
    - Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal


  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a surprise move joined a session with CBSE students organized by the Education Ministry today. He also interacted with the parents of the students during the meet and had a chat with them on the issues and concerns of students & their parents.


  • Delhi: Delhi reported 487 new COVID-19 cases, 1,058 recoveries and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 8,748 active cases are undergoing treatment. The Positivity rate drops to 0.61%.
    Active cases: 8,748
    - Health Department, Delhi


  • Bihar: Vaccine trials on children are being done at AIIMS Patna. Our target is to vaccinate 525 children. RT-PCR and antigen tests are being done before the trials. Follow up is being done on regular basis.
    - Dr. CM Singh, Principal Investigator, COVID Vaccine Trial


  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a special incentive of Rs 5000 to police personnel on COVID duty.


  • We'll participate in creating global scale capacities needed to deal with pandemic scale challenges; global conversations are underway with the G7, the G20, QUAD, BRICS, UN & WHO itself.
    - MEA Spox at WHO's 'South-East Asia Regional Health Partners’ Forum on COVID-19.


  • We are in touch with major vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna about sourcing and possible local manufacturing of their vaccines in India. We have also helped to expedite the introduction of Sputnik-V vaccines.
    - MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi


  • All States/UTs to launch a special drive to issue National Food Security Act (NFSA) ration cards to most vulnerable & economically weaker sections in urban & rural areas, by utilizing the available coverage under their respective NFSA limits.
    - Government of India


  • We are making sure that students do not face any issues when it comes to results. Want to assure students that they will have their results before admissions to higher universities begin.
    - Anurag Tripathi, CBSE Secretary


  • If students would not satisfied with the evaluation process then an option of re-exam is available for them after COVID-19.
    - Anurag Tripathi, CBSE Secretary


  • As of June 2, 2021, a total of 624 doctors died in the second wave of COVID-19.
    - Indian Medical Association


  • CBSE evaluation criteria for Class 12 are under consideration and it would take upto 2 weeks. Experts would look at all the possibilities and make a decision.
    - Anurag Tripathi, CBSE Secretary


  • Uttar Pradesh 12th Intermediate Board Exams 2021 have been cancelled by the state government today.
    - Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister


  • More than 24 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs. More than 2crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered.


  • COVID-19 vaccination is in progress with over 21 crore people administered. Globally, we have recorded the fastest vaccination drive.
    - Amit Shah, Union Home Minister


  • Despite a raging second wave of COVID-19, we collectively controlled it in little time. Under PM Modi's leadership, India patiently fought this wave.
    - Amit Shah, Union Home Minister


  • Serum Institute of India (SII) applies to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for a test license to manufacture COVID19 vaccine, Sputnik V.


  • DMA says Ramadev's statement in public is damaging the reputations of science and doctors. This is a suit for civil rights of doctors.
    - Advocate Rajiv Dutta representing Delhi Medical Association.


  • Delhi Medical Association has filed a suit in Delhi HC against Yoga guru Ramdev. Petition seeks restraining Ramdev from disseminating false statement & information about Patanjali's Coronil tablet.


  • A total of 1,044 black fungus cases in Delhi; 92 people have recovered and 89 deaths so far.
    - Satyendar Jain, Health Minister, Delhi


  • Biological-E's vaccine is undergoing Phase 3 clinical trial after showing promising results in Phase 1 & 2 clinical trials. The vaccine being developed by them is an RBD protein sub-unit vaccine & is likely to be available in the next few months.
    - Union Health Ministry


  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) finalises arrangements with Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological-E to reserve 30 cr doses of vaccine, will be manufactured & stockpiled by Biological-E from Aug-Dec 2021 & MoHFW would make an advance payment of Rs 1500 cr.


  • We received used surgical gloves and faulty needles in the new stock that came in. Strong disciplinary action will be taken against the supplier. We will register a complaint to file an FIR.
    - Anand Swaroop, District Magistrate, Pithoragarh


  • Kerala govt has added bedridden patients above 18 years, Hal pilgrims, all above 18 in Tribal colonies, volunteers working in field, police trainee, judicial officers & staff of HC & subordinate courts among others in priority group for COVID vaccination for age group 18-45 years.


  • The first prize will be Rs 50 lakhs, second Rs 25 lakhs and third Rs 15 lakhs.
    - Hasan Mushrif, State Rural Development Minister


  • Corona-free village competitions will be held in Maharashtra to encourage steps to curb the spread of COVID-19. Three village panchayats will be awarded for doing good work in COVID-19 management in each revenue division.
    - Hasan Mushrif, State Rural Development Minister


  • COVID-19 Recovery rate increases to 92.79%. Daily Positivity Rate at 6.21%; less than 10% for 10 consecutive days. Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 7.66%.
    - Union Health Ministry


  • Total vaccine doses administered (so far): 22,10,43,693
    Total vaccine doses administered (in last 24 hours): 24,26,265


  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 21,59,873 samples were tested yesterday. There are 35,37,82,648* samples tested for COVID-19 up to June 2, 2021.


  • India reported 1,34,154 new coronavirus(COVID-19) cases.
    2,11,499
    patients have been discharged from the hospital due to their good health condition. There are 2,887 deaths reported in last 24 hours. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 21,59,873 samples were tested yesterday.

    Total Cases: 2,84,41,986
    Active Cases: 17,13,413 (6.02%)
    Recovered Cases: 2,63,90,584 (92.79%)
    Total Deaths: 3,37,989 (1.19℅)
    Total Vaccination: 22,10,43,693


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