Highlights: Maharashtra records 2,127 new Covid-19 cases, tally at 37,136

A record number of 1,08,233 samples were tested yesterday in the country. So far a total of 24,25,742 samples have been tested: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reports ANI.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said there were 12 new cases of coronavirus in the state, taking the total number of positive cases currently under treatment to 142.

As per the order of the government, relaxation in curfew henceforth shall be for 8 hours daily. The relaxation in curfew in Shimla district shall be from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM till further orders: District Magistrate, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

Over 1.10 lakh offences have been registered and almost 21,000 people arrested so far across Maharashtra for offences connected to the lockdown in place for the novel coronavirus outbreak, police said on Tuesday.

9 more BEST employees have tested positive for Covid-19. Total positive cases in BEST is now 137: BEST Public Relations Officer Mumbai

Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath launched 'Chikitsa Setu' App today for health worker, sanitation workers and police personnel working amid Covid-19 outbreak.

Countries agree to independent probe of WHO's Covid-19 response, reports AFP.

One positive case reported from Delhi and further admitted at isolation ward in a hospital. 28 Covid-19 positive personnel recovered today. Now 89 active cases, 205 recovered cases and 1 deceased - a total of 295 positive cases till date: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Jammu and Kashmir govt issues revised guidelines for lockdown 4. All economic and courier services, all agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and related activities, banks and financial activities permitted in the entire union territory.

J&K govt issues revised guidelines for #lockdown4. All economic and courier services, all agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and related activities, banks and financial activities permitted in the entire union territory. pic.twitter.com/9BRvurQ2FQ

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

Dharavi in Mumbai reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, taking overall count to 1,353: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

53 more Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Bihar; taking the total number of cases to 1495: Bihar Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar

During the last 24 hours, a total of 2,350 Covid-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 39,174 patients have been cured of Covid-19. This means a recovery rate of 38.73% amongst Covid19 patients. The recovery rate is improving continuously: Ministry of Health

Iran on Tuesday reported no new coronavirus deaths in nearly a third of its provinces for 24 hours but said there were more than another 2,100 cases of infection nationwide.

Maharashtra govt issues revised guidelines for lockdown. Sport complexes, stadia and other public open spaces to remain open for individual exercises in non-red zones; spectators and groups activities not allowed. Intra district bus service with max 50% capacity/bus allowed in non-red zones.

E-commerce activity for essential as well as non-essential items and material permitted in red zones. All industrial units/construction sites are permitted to operate in the red zones.

Maharashtra state government issues revised guidelines for #lockdown4. E-commerce activity for essential as well as non-essential items & material permitted in red zones. All industrial units/construction sites are permitted to operate in the red zones. pic.twitter.com/rWADoenzZ8

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020

8 new positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Uttarakhand today. Total number of positive cases rise to 104 including 52 recovered, 1 death and 51 active cases: State Health Department

8 new positive cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Uttarakhand today. Total number of positive cases rise to 104 including 52 recovered, 1 death and 51 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/wZQs6QKzAP

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020