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.
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Covid-19 toll in Andhra Pradesh rises to 50
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Orders have been issued to all officers that no migrant should have any problem: Arvind Kejriwal
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10 Covid-19 cases reported among Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 24 hours: BSF
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Air India clarifies an internal communique on circulation of a message over cancellation of flights
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Singapore reports 682 new Covid-19 cases, mostly foreign workers
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Covid-19 lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till May 31 with more relaxations
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123 Covid-19 cases reported in Rajasthan today, as of 2 pm.
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Modi govt has decided to increase borrowing limit of states: Amit Shah
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Spain's daily coronavirus death toll below 100 for first time in two months
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Russia records under 10,000 new virus cases
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Over 300 nurses have quit jobs at private hospitals in Kolkata
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Number of coronavirus cases in Indore rises to 2,470
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Covid-19 lockdown in Maharashtra extended till May 31
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With 422 new Covid cases, Delhi's total goes up to 9,755
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With folded hands, ask Sonia ji that we must deal with migrants more responsibly: FM
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:
Covid-19 toll in Andhra Pradesh rises to 50
Covid-19 toll in Andhra Pradesh rises to 50 with a fatality in Krishna district; tally 2,380 with 25 new cases; active cases 747: Health Department
Orders have been issued to all officers that no migrant should have any problem: Arvind Kejriwal
Orders have been issued to all officers that no migrant should have any problem. As many trains will be needed for them as possible: Arvind Kejriwal
10 Covid-19 cases reported among Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 24 hours: BSF
10 Covid-19 cases reported among Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 24 hours. All of them are under treatment at designated Covid-19 health care hospitals. Since yesterday, 13 (all from Delhi) personnel who had tested positive earlier, have been discharged: BSF, reports ANI.
Air India clarifies an internal communique on circulation of a message over cancellation of flights
Keeping in mind the prevailing situation due to Covid- 19, it is informed that all domestic scheduled flights stand cancelled till 31st May 2020 excepting the flights operating as Charter and Evacuation Flights.
The date of commencement of operation would be advised to all concerned in due course .
- An internal Air India email.
An internal Air India email is circulating on whatsapp. This is to clarify it is an internal communique. Commencement of commercial domestic/international flts will be announced by the Govt of India. Passengers are requested to follow MOCA , Air India Twitter handle and respective websites for official announcement regarding resumption of operations.
- Air India spokesperson
Singapore reports 682 new Covid-19 cases, mostly foreign workers
Singapore on Sunday reported 682 new COVID-19 cases with a vast majority of them being foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the country's total to 28,038, the health ministry said.
Covid-19 lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till May 31 with more relaxations
Covid-19 lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till May 31 with more relaxations. CM K Palaniswami, reports PTI.
123 Covid-19 cases reported in Rajasthan today, as of 2 pm.
123 Covid-19 cases reported in Rajasthan today, as of 2 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 5083, including 1963 active cases and 128 deaths: State Health Department
123 #COVID19 cases reported in Rajasthan today, as of 2 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 5083, including 1963 active cases & 128 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/6QDBu0Ci3H
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020
Modi govt has decided to increase borrowing limit of states: Amit Shah
Amit Shah tweets: Modi govt has decided to increase borrowing limit of states, which will give them extra resource of ₹4.28 lakh crore.
The centre had previously given:
• ₹46,038 crore through devolution of taxes in April
•Revenue Deficit Grants of ₹12,390 crore
•SDRF funds to the tune of ₹11,000 crore
Spain's daily coronavirus death toll below 100 for first time in two months
Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus was 87 on Sunday, the health ministry said, dropping below 100 for the first time in two months.
Russia records under 10,000 new virus cases
Russia on Sunday recorded under 10,000 new cases for the third time this week, but fluctuating figures since the start of May suggest it is too early to detect a clear downward trend.
Over 300 nurses have quit jobs at private hospitals in Kolkata
Over 300 nurses have quit jobs at private hospitals in Kolkata and left for their homes in Manipur and other parts of country. Association of Hospitals of Eastern India (AHEI) seeks WB Chief Secretary's intervention.
Number of coronavirus cases in Indore rises to 2,470
Number of coronavirus cases in Indore rises to 2,470 after 92 more people test positive in Madhya Pradesh's worst-hit district: officials. With one fresh fatality, death toll 100.
Covid-19 lockdown in Maharashtra extended till May 31
Government of Maharashtra extends lockdown till May 31 for containment of COVID19. pic.twitter.com/qjJOfEj6o0
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020
With 422 new Covid cases, Delhi's total goes up to 9,755
Delhi reported 422 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in Delhi to 9755, according to the Health Department: ANI
422 new COVID19 cases reported in the last 24 hours; the total number of positive cases in Delhi is now 9755: Delhi Health Department pic.twitter.com/xxE0eTyKrs
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020
With folded hands, ask Sonia ji that we must deal with migrants more responsibly: FM
FM: "I want to tell the Opposition party that on the issue to migrants we all must work together. We are working with all states on this issue. With folded hands, I ask Sonia Gandhi ji that we must speak & deal with our migrants more responsibly".
First published: May 17, 2020 06:31 IST