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State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

New Delhi (NVI): Coronavirus cases in India continue to surge with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat being the worst affected states in the country.

The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India has reached 1,38,845 while a total of 4,021 deaths have been reported so far, according to Union Health Ministry tally.

Maharashtra has reported over 50,000 confirmed cases today.

The first confirmed coronavirus case in India was reported in the state of Kerala on January 30. Since then, the virus has tightened its grip across the country.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 33

Andhra Pradesh- 2,823

Arunachal Pradesh- 1

Assam- 378

Bihar- 2,587

Chandigarh- 238

Chhattisgarh- 252

Dadar Nagar Haveli- 2

Delhi- 13,418

Gujarat- 14,065

Goa- 66

Haryana– 1,184

Himachal Pradesh- 203

Jammu and Kashmir- 1,621

Jharkhand- 370

Karnataka- 2,089

Kerala- 847

Ladakh- 52

Madhya Pradesh- 6,665

Maharashtra- 50,231

Manipur- 32

Meghalaya- 14

Mizoram- 1

Nagaland- 1

Odisha- 1,336

Puducherry- 41

Punjab- 2,060

Rajasthan- 7,028

Sikkim- 1

Tamil Nadu- 16,277

Telangana- 1,854

Tripura- 191

Uttarakhand- 317

Uttar Pradesh- 6,268

West Bengal – 3,667

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andhra Pradesh- 56

Assam- 4

Bihar- 13

Chandigarh- 3

Delhi- 261

Gujarat- 858

Haryana- 16

Himachal Pradesh- 3

Jammu and Kashmir- 21

Jharkhand- 4

Karnataka- 42

Kerala- 4

Madhya Pradesh- 290

Maharashtra- 1,635

Meghalaya- 1

Odisha- 7

Puducherry- 1

Punjab- 40

Rajasthan- 163

Tamil Nadu- 111

Telangana- 53

Uttar Pradesh- 161

Uttarakhand- 3

West Bengal- 272

A total of 57,721 people have been cured or discharged from hospitals in India. There are around 77,103 active cases currently, according to the Health Ministry.

Coronavirus cases surpass 5.4 million worldwide

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New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases has surged past 5.4 million globally while the total number of fatalities reported have exceeded 3,45,000, according to John Hopkins University tally.

Brazil reported 15,813 new coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours, taking the country’s total to 3,62,211 with the death toll surpassing 22,000.

Meanwhile, the United States has barred arrivals from Brazil, as the country now has the second-highest number of cases in the world after the US.

In the US, more than 1.64 million people have been infected with the deadly contagion as the death toll nears one lakh in the country.

In another development, children in New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, will be returning to schools from today, which were locked down due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the novel coronavirus could cost up to one million jobs, because many industries considered not essential remain shut.

In addition to this, Chile’s healthcare system is under strain and “very close to the limit”, President Sebastian Pinera said, as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections approached 70,000.

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam

July 18 Shopian encounter: Army completes summary of evidence
An encounter site in Kashmir (File Pic)

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, a senior police official said today.

A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in Damhal Hanjipora village of Kulgam early this morning after specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area. “Joint security forces teams included Police, Army and CRPF,” said a police official.

Reportedly, as the two militants were trapped, the security forces brought their family members and offered them an option to surrender. “Repeated calls were made to trapped militants to surrender, but they refused and instead fired at the security forces triggering an encounter,” the official said.

COVID cases in India rise to 1.38 lakh; death toll at 4,021

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 1,38,845 while the death toll due to the virus has gone up to 4,021, according to the Union Health Ministry.

In the past 24 hours, 6,977 fresh COVID-19 infections and 154 more deaths were reported.

With 50,231 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu with 16,277 cases and Gujarat with 14,056 cases.

Maharashtra has also reported the highest number of deaths, 1,635, followed by 858 in Gujarat and 290 in Madhya Pradesh.

The coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased to 13,418, according to the Health Ministry data.

The other states with high number of cases are Rajasthan (7,028), Madhya Pradesh (6,665) and Uttar Pradesh (6,268).

So far, 57,720 coronavirus patients have been cured or discharged.

A total of 28,34,798 samples of coronavirus have been tested so far, according to the ministry.

Meanwhile, domestic flight services resumed from today, after two months of suspension due to coronavirus-induced lockdown.

J&K: 52 more test positive for Covid-19, tally climbs to 1621

Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Government today said that 52 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the Union Territory today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1621.

The government, in its official bulletin, said that of the total 52 total cases, 22 are from Jammu division and 30 from Kashmir. Out of 1,621 positive cases, 791 are active cases. 809 have recovered and 21 have died of which two deaths were reported in Jammu and 19 in Kashmir.

Moreover, 35 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 3 from Jammu division and 32 from Kashmir division.

The daily health bulletin further said that out of 1,30,433 test results available, 1,28,812 samples have been tested negative till May 24.

Additionally, till date, 1,32,594 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for surveillance which included 31,816 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 71 in hospital quarantine, 791 in hospital isolation and 28,600 under home surveillance. Besides, 71,295 persons have completed their surveillance period.

Providing district-wise breakup, the bulletin said that Bandipora has 139 positive cases with 9 active cases, 129 recovered, 1 death; Srinagar has 179 positive cases with 48 active cases, 125 recovered (including 6 cases recovered today), 6 deaths; Anantnag district has 273 positive cases (including 1 case reported today), with 160 active, 109 recovered,  4 deaths; Baramulla has 137 positive cases (including 1 case reported today) with 35 active, 98 recovered, 4 deaths; Shopian has 128 positive cases (including 1 case reported today) with 21 active, 107 recovered (including 1 case recovered today).

Kupwara has 164 positive cases (including 1 case reported today) with 94 active, 70 recovered; Budgam has 64 positive cases, with 15 active and 47 recovered cases (including 12 cases recovered today) and 2 deaths; Ganderbal has 27 positive cases with 3 active cases and 24 recoveries (including 9 cases recovered today); Kulgam has 224 positive cases (including 26 reported today), with 207 active and 15 recoveries (including 3 recoveries today) and 2 deaths and Pulwama reported 25 positive cases with 15 active, 10 recovered (including 1 case recovered today).

In Jammu division, district Jammu has 78 positive cases (including 6 cases reported today) with 43 active cases and 34 recoveries (including 3 cases recovered today) and 1 death; Udhampur has 35 positive cases (including 2 cases reported today) with 13 active cases, 21 recovered and 1 death; Samba has 27 positive cases (including 7 cases reported today) with 20 active and 7 recoveries; Rajouri has 13 positive cases (including 3 cases reported today) with 9 active cases and 4 recovered.

Kathua has 45 positive cases (including 4 cases reported today) with 39 active cases and 6 recovered; Kishtwar has 8 positive cases with 7 active cases and 1 recovered; Ramban has 44 positive cases with 43 active and 1 recovered; Reasi has 4 positive cases with 3 active and 1 recovered, Poonch has 6 active cases while Doda has 1 active case.

The bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.

The advisory has informed the public to maintain physical distance of at least two metre from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser or washing them with soap and water besides following good respiratory etiquettes and hygiene which is the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19.

“People are strongly advised to avoid going to crowded places, as they are more likely to come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance with others at these places”, the bulletin said. As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces, wearing a face cover is compulsory.

The bulletin again stressed that early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so all people need to be responsible for the well-being of themselves and everyone around. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice,” it read.

The advisory has further exhorted the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap and water,” the bulletin stated.

The government said that public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely only on the information released by the government through the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media. It said that people are also advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time.

MHA issues revised SOP for movement of Indians stranded abroad

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New Delhi (NVI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today issued fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the movement of Indian nationals stranded outside the country as well as for those stranded in India desirous to travel abroad.

The new SOP from Home Ministry came hours after the Health Ministry issued guidelines for domestic travel and international arrivals, as domestic flight operations are resuming tomorrow.

In the MHA order, the SOPs were classified as “movement of Indian Nationals stranded outside the country and of specified persons to travel abroad”.

The Home Ministry has said that it will facilitate the movement of such Indian nationals who need to visit India in medical emergencies or the death of a family member. The international travel of passengers stands prohibited as per MHA’s previous orders related to lockdown measures.

“Such persons will register themselves with the Indian Missions in the country where they are stranded, along with necessary details as prescribed by MEA,” the MHA order read.

They will travel to India by non scheduled commercial flights as allowed by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA); and ships as allowed by Department of Military Affairs (DMA)/Ministry of Shipping (MOS), the ministry said in a statement. “Only those crew and staff, who are tested COVID-19 negative, will be allowed to operate these flights/ships,” the ministry added.

The cost of travel, as specified by the carrier will be borne by such travellers. All travellers will also be required to give an undertaking that they are making the journey at their own risk.

J&K: 89,773 residents evacuated so far by 28 special trains, 4 flights

Jammu (NVI): Over 89,773 residents of Jammu and Kashmir, stranded outside the UT due to lockdown imposed in the wake of the global pandemic, have been brought back home by the J&K government through 28 COVID special trains, 4 flights and scores of buses, officials said today.

All these residents, who also include students, were brought back after strictly observing all necessary preventive measures regarding coronavirus.

The figures also include around 3300 J&K residents including 1200 students who were stranded in various parts of Maharashtra, evacuated by four Shramik special trains during the past 10 days.

Meanwhile, about 652 passengers including students reached Srinagar Airport today under Vande Bharat Mission through COVID special flights, the J&K administration said.

“The Jammu and Kashmir district administrations have received 28 COVID special trains from different states and UTs, so far, with about 23,097 stranded passengers while about 66024 persons have been evacuated by the government through Lakhanpur till date,” the UT government said in a statement.

23,097 stranded residents have arrived through 28 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations.

Nearly, 650 stranded passengers have entered through Lakhanpur from May 23 to May 24 morning while 767 passengers have reached today in the 11th Delhi COVID special train at Jammu and about 408 passengers have reached at Udhampur railway stations from Thane, the UT government said in a statement.

So far, 11 trains have reached Jammu with a total of 9634 stranded passengers belonging to different districts while 13,463 passengers have reached Udhampur in 17 special trains, so far.

As per the official communiqué, of 66024 returnees evacuated through Lakhanpur till May 24, 2020 (morning) included 15491 from Punjab; 20344 from Himachal Pardesh, 21 from Andhra Pardesh, 6479 from Delhi, 1348 from Gujrat, 2688 from Rajasthan, 3784 from Haryana, 149 from Chattisgarh, 3351 from Uttarakhand, 1007 from Maharashtra, 4269 from Uttar Pradesh, 63 from Odisha, 252 from Assam and 982 from Madhya Pradesh, 88 from Dehradun, 1104 from Chandigarh, 682 from Telengana, 106 from Karnataka, 13 from Tamilnadu, 52 from Chennai, 296 from Bihar, 155 from West Bengal, 26 from Jharkhand, 3 from Nepal and 3271 from other states and UTs.

Pertinently, the district administrations of Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua and Srinagar have put in place elaborate arrangements and facilities for safe and successful boarding and de-boarding of returnees at the Railway stations and airport and their journey towards their home districts.

Besides, 100 per cent sampling of returnees is being done at the kiosks established at the stations and it is ensured that the people in the administrative quarantine go home only after they are tested negative for coronavirus, the government said.

“The administrations are strictly adhering to the guidelines issued by MHA and MoFHW regarding COVID-19. It is being ensured that during the boarding and de-boarding process the passengers observe social distancing and wear masks. Besides, complete protection of the administrative staff and others on duty is being ensured,” an official statement read.

Principal Secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal; Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and Chief Electoral Officer, Hirdesh Kumar, who are the Nodal Officers for management of return of stranded people at Jammu, Udhampur and Kathua respectively, are personally monitoring the facilities being extended to the passengers during their de-boarding and movement to their home districts.

Over 37 lakh passengers ferried by 2813 Shramik Special trains

80 per cent of total Shramik Special trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. (Source: Twitter)

New Delhi (NVI): Indian Railways has run more than 2813 Shramik Special trains, carrying over 37 lakh stranded migrants since May 1, the Rail ministry said today.

Nearly 60 per cent trains originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab and are majorly destined for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the ministry said in a statement.

Apart from this, 80 per cent of total Shramik Special trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (1301 for UP and 973 for Bihar).

Most of the destinations in UP are around Lucknow – Gorakhpur sector and in Bihar around Patna. Of 565 trains on run since yesterday, 266 were going to Bihar and 172 to Uttar Pradesh, the ministry said.

However, convergence of trains to these destinations caused congestion in the network. Further, increased time taken in de-boarding of passengers due to the various health and social distancing protocols at the stations is leading to congestion at terminals which further affects network congestion, the ministry added.

Few trains were diverted via Mathura, Jharsuguda to ease the congestion. Further, route rationalisation order has been issued to avoid congestion on routes with heavy traffic, the ministry said. Round the clock monitoring at Railway Board level, Zonal Railway level and Divisional level is being done to ensure that trains are not delayed.

“The train running staff have also been sensitised to ensure punctual running of Shramik special trains. With these efforts, the congestion position has eased considerably and the mobility of trains has drastically improved,” the ministry added.

Due to the surge in east bound trains leading to network congestion, trains got delayed and this affected the meals distribution schedule, the ministry said. IRCTC and Railways have mobilized resources to ensure regular supply of meals and water to the Shramik Special trains and minimize inconvenience to the passengers, it added.

These trains are being operated primarily on the requests of the states, which want to send migrant workers to their native places.

While Railways is bearing 85 per cent of the total cost of running each train, the rest is being borne by the states in the form of fares.

Health ministry issues guidelines for domestic travel, international arrivals

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New Delhi (NVI): With domestic flight operations resuming tomorrow, the Ministry of Health today released fresh guidelines, requesting travellers to strictly follow self-regulatory norms to help combat Covid-19.

The Ministry has issued guidelines for domestic travel that includes air, train and inter-state bus travel, as well as international arrivals.

As per the guidelines, all passengers shall be advised to download Arogya Setu App on their mobile devices. Do’s and don’t shall be provided along with tickets to travellers by the agencies concerned.

“The States/UTs shall ensure that all passengers shall undergo thermal screening at the point of departure and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to board the flight/train/bus,” read the guidelines.

Airports/railway stations/bus terminals should be regularly sanitised/disinfected and availability of soaps and sanitisers shall be ensured, the Health Ministry said.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also shared the Health Ministry’s guidelines, urging travellers to follow the norms.

“According to the guidelines, asymptomatic domestic passengers will be permitted to go with the advice that they shall self-monitor their health for 14 days. In case, they develop any symptoms, they shall inform the district surveillance officer or the state/national call center,” Puri tweeted.

In case of international travellers, they shall give an undertaking that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days including 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

At the time of boarding the flight/ship, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening.

“Passengers arriving through the land borders will also have to undergo the same protocol as above, and only those who are asymptomatic will be enabled to cross the border into India,” read the guidelines.

In another tweet, Puri informed that home quarantine may be permitted for international travellers for 14 days, only for exceptional and compelling reasons such as cases of human distress, pregnancy, death in family, serious illness and parent(s) accompanied by children below 10 years, as assessed by the receiving states.

The minister further said that prescribed clinical protocol will be followed in case any domestic or international traveller shows symptoms of COVID19. “States can also develop their own protocol for quarantine & isolation as per their own assessment,” he said.

Srinagar gunfight: Two civilians injured in house collapse die

A house was damaged in the encounter.

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): Two civilians, who were seriously injured in a house collapse during the May 19 encounter between terrorists and security forces in Srinagar, breathed their last today in a city hospital, health officials said.

They were injured in a house collapse during encounter in Nawa Kadal area in which two terrorists, including Hizbul Mujahideen’s divisional commander Junaid Sehrai were killed.

With these two deaths, the total number of people who died after being injured in the house collapse at the encounter site, has reached to three.

Health officials said those who died today at SMHS Hospital were 65-year-old Manzoor Ahmed and 35-year-old Fayaz Ahmed.

“The two were injured in a house collapse at Nawa Kadal a few days ago,” Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital, Dr Nazir Choudhary told NVI.

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