Highlights: Maharashtra records 1,278 Covid-19 cases, its highest tally in a day

Hundreds of migrant workers, mostly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh took to the streets in Bhilwara District of Rajasthan to demand arrangements be made for their return to native places. The migrant labourers protested for over an hour at Pansal crossing.

The Russian authorities said on Sunday they had recorded 11,012 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 209,688.

Russia's coronavirus taskforce said 88 people had died in the past day, pushing the national death toll to 1,915, reports Reuters.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal mentioned that 82% of the people who have died due to the novel coronavirus were above the age of 50, which meant there were more virus-related deaths among the elderly, reports ANI.

We have analysed that 82% of the people who have lost their lives were above the age of 50. We are seeing that there are more deaths among elderly people: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5QamWZ68GY

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that majority of coronavirus cases in the national capital are either mild or asymptomatic, reports ANI.

Out of roughly 7000 positive cases in Delhi, approximately 1500 are in hospital. Out of these 1500 in hospital, only 27 are on ventilator. Majority of cases are mild or asymptomatic: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/BaecHzkNZN

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020

Malaysia's government extended the time frame for movement and business curbs by another four weeks to June 9, amid a gradual reopening of economic activity stunted by the coronavirus pandemic, reports Reuters.

5 pilots of Air India have tested postitive for coronavirus during the pre-flight virus test which is carried out 72 hours before they are rostered for flight duties. All of them are asymptomatic and based in Mumbai, Air India sources said, reports ANI.

786 personnel from the Maharashtra Police have tested positive for Covid-19 so far, according to the department on Sunday. According to a release by the Maharashtra Police, the total Covid-19 cases include 88 officers and 698 other personnel, reports ANI.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital are about to reach 7,000. So far, 2,069 people in Delhi have recovered from the virus. The death toll in the state is at 73, reports ANI.

381 new #COVID19 cases reported in Delhi between 12 am, 8th May and 12 am, 9th May. 5 deaths also reported today. Total number of cases in the national capitals is at 6923, including 4781 active cases, 2069 recovered & 73 deaths: Delhi Director General of Health Services pic.twitter.com/8bxaoG73SN

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January, reports Reuters.

As the Vande Bharat Mission expands help by evacuating Indian citizens stranded abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the second flight from Singapore, AI343 to Mumbai took off with a full load of 243 passengers.

The second flight from Singapore, AI343 to Mumbai took off with a full load of 243 passengers.
Thank you AirIndia and its outstanding team, MEA, MOCA, MHA, BOI, Maharashtra Govt, Singapore Gov and Changi Airport.
Wishing passengers happy journey & smooth arrival.
Stay safe (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jv3yrvve8r

— India in Singapore (@IndiainSingapor) May 10, 2020

As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India has recorded 2,109 deaths and 62,939 cases due to the novel coronavirus. 128 deaths and 3,277 cases of the virus have been reported in the last 24 hours.

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to hold video conference at 11 am today with Chief Secys & Health Secys of all States & UTs. The discussion is likely to focus on seeking state’s views on easing lockdown regulations&need for strengthening enforcement of stringent measures in containment zones, reports ANI.

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for manufacturing industries that will restart post the lockdown. The MHA has asked these industries to consider the first week of operations post lockdown as a trial period, ensure all safety protocols and avoid aiming for high production targets.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after lockdown. "While restarting the unit, consider the first week as the trial or test run period; ensure all safety & protocols, & don't try to achieve high production targets", says MHA. pic.twitter.com/WC1l55LkVx

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020

Indians stranded in United States will be brought back to Mumbai and Hyderabad on an Air India flight which will depart from San Francisco.

Australia’s two most populous states, responsible for 65% of the nation’s coronavirus cases, are edging toward easing social-distancing restrictions after Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged them to start reopening the crippled economy, reports Bloomberg.