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Highlights: With 391 new Covid-19 cases in Gujarat, state tally rises to 11,380

India on Sunday recorded the highest single-day spike in Covid-19 infections with 4,987 new cases in the last 24 hours as the national tally crossed the 90,000-mark, according to the Union health ministry.

By HT Correspondent | Updated: May 21, 2020 13:53 IST
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Highlights: With 391 new Covid-19 cases in Gujarat, state tally rises to 11,380

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday asked ministries, departments of Government of India, state governments and state authorities to continue Covid-19 lockdown measures till May 31. PM Narendra Modi, in his address earlier this week, said that this phase of the lockdown will be very different in nature “with new rules”.

This comes on a day when India recorded the highest single-day spike in Covid-19 infections with 4,987 new cases in the last 24 hours as the national tally crossed the 90,000-mark, according to the Union health ministry.

Meanwhile, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced the fifth tranche of Centre's 20 lakh crore fiscal stimulus package which attempts to cushion the economy reeling under the effect of coronavirus and the lockdown situation in the country.


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Here are the latest updates on coronavirus from India and the world:

08:04 PM IST

Centre's guidelines are largely in line with proposal sent by Delhi govt: Arvind Kejriwal

Centre's guidelines are largely in line with the proposal sent by Delhi govt based on suggestions of lakhs of Delhiites. We have used the lockdown period to prepare our healthcare system if Corona cases increase, but it is now time to relax the restrictions to some extent. Delhi govt will prepare the detailed plan for Delhi based on the Centre's guidelines and announce them tomorrow.: Arvind Kejriwal

07:53 PM IST

Metro services to remain closed till May 31 in view of lockdown extension: DMRC

In light of the extension of lockdown issued by the government, metro services will remain closed for commuters till 31st May. Our helpline services '155370' shall also not be available: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

07:52 PM IST

44 more Covid-19 cases reported in the Dharavi area of Mumbai

44 more Covid-19 cases reported in the Dharavi area of Mumbai. Total number of cases in the area rises to 1242, including 56 deaths: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

07:33 PM IST

All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday

All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0. Local authorities should ensure that shops and markets, except in containment zones, open with staggered timings. All shops shall have to ensure six feet distance among customers; not allow more than five people at one time: MHA.

07:30 PM IST

People can now drive down to other city in different states, depending on both states have allowed

People can now drive down to other city in different states, depending on both states have allowed. It’s a green signal for inter-state travel in cars/buses/trains from Centre.

07:29 PM IST

People above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, children aged below 10 shall stay at home

People above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, children aged below 10 shall stay at home: Lockdown guidelines.

07:22 PM IST

33% staff strength in offices lifted by government in new guidelines

The government has removed the clause from national directives for work places in which private companies’ employees were asked to mandatorily use “Aarogya Setu” app. It is more of an advise to individuals by the MHA in the latest guidelines. The 33% staff strength in offices has also been lifted by the government.

07:17 PM IST

Marketplaces like GK-2, Khan Market, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk can open now

The latest lockdown guidelines state that "all other activities will be permitted, except which are specifically prohibited", which means marketplaces - like GK-2, Khan Market, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk can open now. Till now, marketplaces were not allowed to open. Shopping malls, however, will continue to be shut till May 31.

07:15 PM IST

All social, political, religious functions, and places of worship to remain shut during extended lockdown till May 31

All social, political, religious functions, and places of worship to remain shut during extended lockdown till May 31: MHA.

07:01 PM IST

Red, green, orange, containment zones and buffer zones will be decided on basis of parameters of ministry of health

The zones - red, green, orange, containment zones and buffer zones will be decided by the states on the basis of parameters of ministry of health. Night curfew - 7 pm to 7 am will also continue.

06:59 PM IST

Inter state travel of people will be allowed in lockdown 4.0

Inter state travel of people will be allowed in lockdown 4.0, which was not permitted since March 24.

06:58 PM IST

MHA issues guidelines on measures to be taken for containment of Covid-19 in lockdown 4.0

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India, State Governments/UT Governments and State/UT authorities for containment of Covid-19. Lockdown 4 will remain in effect till 31st May 2020.

06:56 PM IST

Domestic/international flights and metro rail continue to remain suspended till May 31

All domestic and international flights, metro train, schools, colleges, hotels, restaurants will continue to remain shut. However, government has allowed opening of stadiums and sports complexes but without any spectators.

06:55 PM IST

18 fresh positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported today in Punjab

18 fresh positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported today in Punjab, taking the total positive cases to 1964. Total active cases in state rise to 536. 1366 people have been cured while 35 have died: State Health Department

06:28 PM IST

Total number of Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu now stands at 11,224

639 new Covid-19 cases and 4 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of cases to 11,224. There are 6971 active cases in the state now. Death toll stands at 78: State Health Department

First published: May 17, 2020 06:31 IST