<p>Maharashtra government said today that there are 35,178 active cases in the state with 80 per cent cases being asymptomatic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-urgently-needs-pooled-testing-5-samples-can-be-tested-with-a-single-kit-say-experts-301158">Also Read:&nbsp;India urgently needs pooled testing, 5 samples can be tested with a single kit, say experts</a></p>

<p>"Doubling rate of coronavirus in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-govt-firmly-in-saddle-says-sanjay-raut-after-pawar-uddhav-meet-301076">Maharashtra </a>is right now 14 days, earlier it was 5 days," the state government said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Thane Municipal Corporation has ordered complete lockdown from Tuesday midnight due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city. Only essential supplies would be allowed, according to authorities.</p>

<p>Thane city has recorded 2,172 coronavirus cases, including 288 in Mumbra area. Amid the crisis, Maharashtra police said that 1,889 police personnel, including 207 officers have tested positive for coronavirus with 20 police officers dieing due to the virus in the state.</p>

<p>Authorities said 838 officers have been discharged after being cured of the virus.</p>

<p>In Mumbai's slum area Dharavi 38 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases climbing to 1,621. The death toll due to the virus in the area stands at 60.</p>


Maharashtra government said today that there are 35,178 active cases in the state with 80 per cent cases being asymptomatic. Also Read: India urgently needs pooled testing, 5 samples can be tested with a single kit, say experts "Doubling rate of coronavirus in Maharashtra is right now 14 days, earlier it was 5 days," the state government said.

Maharashtra government said today that there are 35,178 active cases in the state with 80 per cent cases being asymptomatic. Also Read: India urgently needs pooled testing, 5 samples can be tested with a single kit, say experts "Doubling rate of coronavirus in Maharashtra is right now 14 days, earlier it was 5 days," the state government said. Meanwhile, the Thane Municipal Corporation has ordered complete lockdown from Tuesday midnight due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city. Only essential supplies would be allowed, according to authorities. Thane city has recorded 2,172 coronavirus cases, including 288 in Mumbra area. Amid the crisis, Maharashtra police said that 1,889 police personnel, including 207 officers have tested positive for coronavirus with 20 police officers dieing due to the virus in the state. Authorities said 838 officers have been discharged after being cured of the virus. In Mumbai's slum area Dharavi 38 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases climbing to 1,621. The death toll due to the virus in the area stands at 60.

COVID-19 in Maharashtra: 38 new cases in Dharavi; Thane on complete lockdown

<p>After Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for a "fair, independent and comprehensive verification with the European Union" on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-pm-mark-rutte-did-not-visit-dying-mother-due-to-covid-19-lockdown-301117">coronavirus</a>, China's foreign ministry said that it "firmly opposes the politicization and stigmatization of the origin of the virus".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-to-have-disastrous-impact-on-millions-of-children-report-301146">Also Read: COVID-19 to have 'disastrous' impact on millions of children</a></p>

<p>"The origin of the new coronavirus is a serious scientific problem, which must be studied by scientists and medical experts on the basis of facts and science," China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.</p>

<p>Several countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have called for a probe into the origin of the virus. The World Health Organization(WHO) on its part had said it was ready to conduct a probe along with other member nations provided there was an invitation by China.</p>

<p>"It also goes against the efforts and expectations of the international community, including China and Japan, in the fight against the epidemic. I want to stress that political blindness should never override scientific judgment," China's foreign ministry spokesman stressed.</p>

<p>"Solidarity and cooperation are the most powerful weapons for humankind to overcome the epidemic," Zhao Lijian added.</p>

<p>China's foreign minister Wang Yi had earlier said his country was ready for "open" to international cooperation to identify the source of the virus, but added that it should be led by the WHO and should be "free of political interference".</p>

<p>"Fairness means the process be free of political interference, respect the sovereignty of all countries, and oppose any presumption of guilt," China's foreign minister asserted.</p>


After Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for a "fair, independent and comprehensive verification with the European Union" on coronavirus, China's foreign ministry said that it "firmly opposes the politicization and stigmatization of the origin of the virus".

After Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for a "fair, independent and comprehensive verification with the European Union" on coronavirus, China's foreign ministry said that it "firmly opposes the politicization and stigmatization of the origin of the virus". Also Read: COVID-19 to have 'disastrous' impact on millions of children "The origin of the new coronavirus is a serious scientific problem, which must be studied by scientists and medical experts on the basis of facts and science," China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. Several countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have called for a probe into the origin of the virus. The World Health Organization(WHO) on its part had said it was ready to conduct a probe along with other member nations provided there was an invitation by China. "It also goes against the efforts and expectations of the international community, including China and Japan, in the fight against the epidemic. I want to stress that political blindness should never override scientific judgment," China's foreign ministry spokesman stressed. "Solidarity and cooperation are the most powerful weapons for humankind to overcome the epidemic," Zhao Lijian added. China's foreign minister Wang Yi had earlier said his country was ready for "open" to international cooperation to identify the source of the virus, but added that it should be led by the WHO and should be "free of political interference". "Fairness means the process be free of political interference, respect the sovereignty of all countries, and oppose any presumption of guilt," China's foreign minister asserted.

Firmly oppose politicisation of the origin of the virus: China

<p>India's health ministry said that the country's fatality rate due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-tamil-nadu-reports-805-cases-punjab-records-21-cases-300989">coronavirus</a> is 2.87 per cent which is among the lowest in the world.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/6535-new-positive-cases-146-deaths-in-the-last-24-hours-india-continues-its-high-daily-spikes-301062">Also Read:&nbsp;6,535 new positive cases, 146 deaths in the last 24 hours:</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry said that the recovery rate from COVID-19 continues to improve and presently stands at 41.61 per cent.</p>

<p>A total of 60,490 patients have recovered so far from coronavirus, the ministry informed.</p>

<p>The health ministry said there have been 4.4 deaths due to coronavirus per lakh population have been reported for the world, while India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population which is amongst the lowest in the world.</p>

<p>"It's been due to lockdown, timely identification, and management of coronavirus cases," the ministry said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, ICMR Director General Dr. Balram Bhargava said that testings have gone up in the last few months with 1.1 lakh samples being tested daily.</p>

<p>As the virus contiuned to spread, the Uttarakhand health department reported 51 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 400, of which 329 are active cases. Four people have died due to the virus in the state.</p>

<p>Rajasthan reported &nbsp;176 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 7,476. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 168.</p>


India's health ministry said that the country's fatality rate due to coronavirus is 2.87 per cent which is among the lowest in the world. Also Read: 6,535 new positive cases, 146 deaths in the last 24 hours: The ministry said that the recovery rate from COVID-19 continues to improve and presently stands at 41.

India's health ministry said that the country's fatality rate due to coronavirus is 2.87 per cent which is among the lowest in the world. Also Read: 6,535 new positive cases, 146 deaths in the last 24 hours: The ministry said that the recovery rate from COVID-19 continues to improve and presently stands at 41.61 per cent. A total of 60,490 patients have recovered so far from coronavirus, the ministry informed. The health ministry said there have been 4.4 deaths due to coronavirus per lakh population have been reported for the world, while India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population which is amongst the lowest in the world. "It's been due to lockdown, timely identification, and management of coronavirus cases," the ministry said. Meanwhile, ICMR Director General Dr. Balram Bhargava said that testings have gone up in the last few months with 1.1 lakh samples being tested daily. As the virus contiuned to spread, the Uttarakhand health department reported 51 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 400, of which 329 are active cases. Four people have died due to the virus in the state. Rajasthan reported 176 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 7,476. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 168.

Coronavirus fatality rate at 2.87% among lowest in the world: Health ministry

<p>Russia recorded the highest death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-company-novavax-to-conduct-human-trials-of-recombinant-vaccine-in-australia-301043">coronavirus</a> in the last 24 hours with 174 fatalities as the death toll reached 3,807.</p>

<p>The authorities said 174 people had died due to the virus with the number of cases rising to 362,342.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/number-of-coronavirus-cases-worldwide-reaches-55-million-death-toll-over-34-lakh-301067">Also Read:&nbsp;Number of coronavirus cases worldwide reaches 5.5 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh</a></p>

<p>The country is next only to the United States and Brazil in the number of infected cases in the world with US recording over 1.6 million cases and Brazil at 374,898.</p>

<p>Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova had earlier said that there would &nbsp;"significant mortality increase in May" amid the rising death rate.</p>

<p>The illness and chronic conditions don't always have a positive ending," Golikova added, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin also said that deaths in Moscow this month "considerably higher than in April".</p>

<p>The number of cases rose to 8,915 in the last 24 hours. Moscow has been the hardest hit due to the virus with the city on stay-at-home lockdown order till the end of the month.</p>

<p>Amid the crisis, President Putin has been working remotely from Novo-Ogaryovo even as several senior officials were detected with the virus including &nbsp;Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and the president's spokesman Dmitry Peskov.</p>

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Russia recorded the highest death toll due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours with 174 fatalities as the death toll reached 3,807. The authorities said 174 people had died due to the virus with the number of cases rising to 362,342.

Russia recorded the highest death toll due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours with 174 fatalities as the death toll reached 3,807. The authorities said 174 people had died due to the virus with the number of cases rising to 362,342. Also Read: Number of coronavirus cases worldwide reaches 5.5 million, death toll over 3.4 lakh The country is next only to the United States and Brazil in the number of infected cases in the world with US recording over 1.6 million cases and Brazil at 374,898. Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova had earlier said that there would "significant mortality increase in May" amid the rising death rate. The illness and chronic conditions don't always have a positive ending," Golikova added, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin also said that deaths in Moscow this month "considerably higher than in April". The number of cases rose to 8,915 in the last 24 hours. Moscow has been the hardest hit due to the virus with the city on stay-at-home lockdown order till the end of the month. Amid the crisis, President Putin has been working remotely from Novo-Ogaryovo even as several senior officials were detected with the virus including Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and the president's spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

COVID-19: Russia records highest single day death toll

<p>US President Donald Trump today attacked the news media&nbsp;after his widely reported game of golf over the weekend even as the coronavirus death toll soared to nearly 100,000 in the United States.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-goes-to-play-golf-as-us-nears-100000-deaths-due-to-covid-19-300692">Also Read: Trump goes to play golf as US nears 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19</a></p>

<p>"Some stories about the fact that in order to get outside and perhaps, even a little exercise, I played golf over the weekend. The fake &amp; totally corrupt news makes it sound like a mortal sin," the US president fumed.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some stories about the fact that in order to get outside and perhaps, even a little exercise, I played golf over the weekend. The Fake &amp; Totally Corrupt News makes it sound like a mortal sin - I knew this would happen! What they don’t say is that it was my first golf in almost...</p>
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<p>"I knew this would happen! What they don’t say is that it was my first golf in almost.3 months and, if I waited 3 years, they would do their usual “hit” pieces anyway. They are sick with hatred and dishonesty. They are truly deranged!"</p>

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<p>"They don’t mention Sleepy Joe’s poor work ethic, &nbsp;or all of the time Obama spent on the golf course Hawaii in a big, fully loaded 747, to play," the president said, adding,"What did that do to the so-called Carbon Footprint? He also played moments after the brutal killing by ISIS of a wonderful young man. Totally inappropriate - and it was me who shattered 100% of the ISIS Caliphate. I was left a MESS!"</p>

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<p>Trump's coronavirus task force coordinator, Deborah Birx had told a White House briefing earlier that Americans over this Memorial Day weekend should "be outside, play golf, play tennis with marked balls, go to the beach - but stay six feet apart!"</p>

<p>The president was also slammed on social media as his game of golf over the weekend came under fire:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Donald Trump doesn’t mention is the fact that he’s played golf at his resorts over 330 times costing tax payers $3.4 Million Dollars. He’s also made multiple trips to his golf resorts out of the country. 🙄 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpGolfsWhile100KDeaths?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpGolfsWhile100KDeaths</a></p>
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US President Donald Trump today attacked the news media after his widely reported game of golf over the weekend even as the coronavirus death toll soared to nearly 100,000 in the United States.

US President Donald Trump today attacked the news media after his widely reported game of golf over the weekend even as the coronavirus death toll soared to nearly 100,000 in the United States. Also Read: Trump goes to play golf as US nears 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19 "Some stories about the fact that in order to get outside and perhaps, even a little exercise, I played golf over the weekend. The fake & totally corrupt news makes it sound like a mortal sin," the US president fumed. Some stories about the fact that in order to get outside and perhaps, even a little exercise, I played golf over the weekend. The Fake & Totally Corrupt News makes it sound like a mortal sin - I knew this would happen! What they don’t say is that it was my first golf in almost... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020 × "I knew this would happen! What they don’t say is that it was my first golf in almost.3 months and, if I waited 3 years, they would do their usual “hit” pieces anyway. They are sick with hatred and dishonesty. They are truly deranged!" ....3 months and, if I waited 3 years, they would do their usual “hit” pieces anyway. They are sick with hatred and dishonesty. They are truly deranged! They don’t mention Sleepy Joe’s poor work ethic, or all of the time Obama spent on the golf course, often flying to.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020 × "They don’t mention Sleepy Joe’s poor work ethic, or all of the time Obama spent on the golf course Hawaii in a big, fully loaded 747, to play," the president said, adding,"What did that do to the so-called Carbon Footprint? He also played moments after the brutal killing by ISIS of a wonderful young man. Totally inappropriate - and it was me who shattered 100% of the ISIS Caliphate. I was left a MESS!" ....Hawaii in a big, fully loaded 747, to play. What did that do to the so-called Carbon Footprint? He also played moments after the brutal killing by ISIS of a wonderful young man. Totally inappropriate - and it was me who shattered 100% of the ISIS Caliphate. I was left a MESS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020 × Trump's coronavirus task force coordinator, Deborah Birx had told a White House briefing earlier that Americans over this Memorial Day weekend should "be outside, play golf, play tennis with marked balls, go to the beach - but stay six feet apart!" The president was also slammed on social media as his game of golf over the weekend came under fire: Donald Trump doesn’t mention is the fact that he’s played golf at his resorts over 330 times costing tax payers $3.4 Million Dollars. He’s also made multiple trips to his golf resorts out of the country. 🙄 #TrumpGolfsWhile100KDeaths — Jules Morgan (@glamelegance) May 25, 2020 × #TrumpDementiaSyndrome & #Presidementia : These are signs & symptoms of mental illness, dementia, and cognitive impairment. Normal men don’t do this. On weekend dedicated to war dead, Trump tweets insults, promotes baseless claims & plays golf: https://t.co/2rlTvSDbYg — John M. Talmadge, MD (@JohnMTalmadgeMD) May 25, 2020 × "There are times you can play (golf) and there are times that you can't play." - Donald J. Trump If 100K dead Americans is not the times that you can't play, I wonder what is? Wet t-shirt night at Mar-a-Lago? Infrastructure week? Kayleigh McEnany's Cotillion? — JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) May 25, 2020 ×

Trump fumes at media over golf outing amid COVID-19 crisis

<p>The World Health Organization(WHO) said its "Executive Group has implemented a temporary pause of the hydroxychloroquine arm within the solidarity trial while the data is reviewed by the data safety monitoring board."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-magic-drug-hydroxychloroquine-may-be-killing-coronavirus-patients-across-the-globe-study-300863">Also Read:&nbsp;Trump's magic drug hydroxychloroquine may be killing coronavirus patients</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, WHO chief Tedros said that "on Friday, The Lancet had &nbsp;published an observational study on hydroxycholoroquine &amp; chloraquine &amp; its effects on<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-lifts-coronavirus-emergency-as-cases-decline-300925"> COVID-19</a> patients that have been hospitalised."</p>

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<p>"The authors reported that among COVID-19 patients receiving the drug, when used alone or with a macrolide, they estimated a higher mortality rate."</p>

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<p>US President Trump has repeatedly said that prescription malarial drug could combat coronavirus.</p>

<p>"People are going to have to make up their own mind," the US president had said, adding,"I think it gives you an additional level of safety." The US Food and Drug Administration had earlier warned of potential side effects of the drug if it is used in COVID-19 patients.</p>

<p>"The Executive Group of the solidarity trial, representing 10 of the participating countries, met on Saturday and has agreed to review a comprehensive analysis and critical appraisal of all evidence available globally," Dr Tedros said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>"The review will consider data collected so far in the solidarity trial and, in particular robust randomised available data, to adequately evaluate the potential benefits and harms from this drug," the WHO chief added.</p>

<p>"The other arms of the trial are continuing. This concern relates to the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloraquine in COVID-19. I wish to reiterate that these drugs are accepted as generally safe for use in patients with autoimmune diseases or malaria," he added.</p>

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The World Health Organization(WHO) said its "Executive Group has implemented a temporary pause of the hydroxychloroquine arm within the solidarity trial while the data is reviewed by the data safety monitoring board.

The World Health Organization(WHO) said its "Executive Group has implemented a temporary pause of the hydroxychloroquine arm within the solidarity trial while the data is reviewed by the data safety monitoring board." Also Read: Trump's magic drug hydroxychloroquine may be killing coronavirus patients In a tweet, WHO chief Tedros said that "on Friday, The Lancet had published an observational study on hydroxycholoroquine & chloraquine & its effects on COVID-19 patients that have been hospitalised." "The Executive Group has implemented a temporary pause of the hydroxychloroquine arm within the Solidarity Trial while the data is reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board"-@DrTedros #COVID19 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 25, 2020 × "The authors reported that among COVID-19 patients receiving the drug, when used alone or with a macrolide, they estimated a higher mortality rate." "The other arms of the trial are continuing. This concern relates to the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloraquine in #COVID19. I wish to reiterate that these drugs are accepted as generally safe for use in patients with autoimmune diseases or malaria"-@DrTedros — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 25, 2020 × US President Trump has repeatedly said that prescription malarial drug could combat coronavirus. "People are going to have to make up their own mind," the US president had said, adding,"I think it gives you an additional level of safety." The US Food and Drug Administration had earlier warned of potential side effects of the drug if it is used in COVID-19 patients. "The Executive Group of the solidarity trial, representing 10 of the participating countries, met on Saturday and has agreed to review a comprehensive analysis and critical appraisal of all evidence available globally," Dr Tedros said in a tweet. "The review will consider data collected so far in the Solidarity Trial and, in particular robust randomised available data, to adequately evaluate the potential benefits and harms from this drug"-@DrTedros #COVID19 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 25, 2020 × "The review will consider data collected so far in the solidarity trial and, in particular robust randomised available data, to adequately evaluate the potential benefits and harms from this drug," the WHO chief added. "The other arms of the trial are continuing. This concern relates to the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloraquine in COVID-19. I wish to reiterate that these drugs are accepted as generally safe for use in patients with autoimmune diseases or malaria," he added.

WHO temporarily suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

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<p>An Iranian oil tanker docked in a Venezuela port today after entering its waters on Saturday night, escorted by the Venezuelan navy.</p>

<p>A second tanker - the Forest is also being escorted by the Venezuelan Navy as authorities said five tankers were set to arrive in the country in the next few days.</p>

<p>The development is being keenly watched by US authorities amid growing Venezeula-Iran ties in South America as Maduro's regime battles US sanctions.</p>

<p>Venezuelan oil minister Tareck El Aissami had earlier said "The ships of the sister Islamic Republic of Iran are in our exclusive economic zone."</p>

<p>Reports said the tankers were carrying &nbsp;1.5 million barrels of gasoline. Iran had earlier warned of "consequences" if the Trump administration stopped the ships with Venezuela reeling with gasoline shortages.</p>

<p>"We're ready for whatever, whenever," President Nicolas Maduro told state-run media as he announced that the tankers would be escorted by the country's Navy and Air Force.</p>

<p>The National Security Council of the United States had earlier said that "the importation of Iranian gasoline is an act of desperation by the corrupt and illegitimate Maduro regime."</p>

<p>"It will not stop Venezuela’s chronic fuel shortages or alleviate the suffering that Maduro has inflicted on the once prosperous people of his country," it said.</p>


An Iranian oil tanker docked in a Venezuela port today after entering its waters on Saturday night, escorted by the Venezuelan navy. A second tanker - the Forest is also being escorted by the Venezuelan Navy as authorities said five tankers were set to arrive in the country in the next few days.

An Iranian oil tanker docked in a Venezuela port today after entering its waters on Saturday night, escorted by the Venezuelan navy. A second tanker - the Forest is also being escorted by the Venezuelan Navy as authorities said five tankers were set to arrive in the country in the next few days. The development is being keenly watched by US authorities amid growing Venezeula-Iran ties in South America as Maduro's regime battles US sanctions. Venezuelan oil minister Tareck El Aissami had earlier said "The ships of the sister Islamic Republic of Iran are in our exclusive economic zone." Reports said the tankers were carrying 1.5 million barrels of gasoline. Iran had earlier warned of "consequences" if the Trump administration stopped the ships with Venezuela reeling with gasoline shortages. "We're ready for whatever, whenever," President Nicolas Maduro told state-run media as he announced that the tankers would be escorted by the country's Navy and Air Force. The National Security Council of the United States had earlier said that "the importation of Iranian gasoline is an act of desperation by the corrupt and illegitimate Maduro regime." "It will not stop Venezuela’s chronic fuel shortages or alleviate the suffering that Maduro has inflicted on the once prosperous people of his country," it said.

Iran oil tanker docks in Venezuela port as US monitors shipment

<p>Punjab reported 21 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-records-20-new-coronavirus-cases-in-largest-single-day-increase-300964"> coronavirus </a>cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,081.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-among-10-worst-hit-covid-19-nations-as-cases-jump-to-138845-300906">Also Read:&nbsp;India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump to 1,38,845</a></p>

<p>As the virus continued to spread, the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) on Monday reported four new cases with 141 active COVID-19 cases.</p>

<p>CRPF said 220 soldiers have recovered from the virus while reporting two deaths.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Railways Ministry said that since some officials of the Railway board had tested positive for coronavirus, therefore, the ministry has decided to close all offices of the Railway building&nbsp;on May 26 and 27 for intensive sanitization.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 42 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 1583 in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu reported 805 new coronavirus cases with seven deaths in the last 24 hours. State health minister C Vijayabaskar said 549 cases were from Chennai. &nbsp;The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now risen to 17,082.</p>

<p>In Karnataka, 93 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours with two deaths taking the total number of cases to 1,431. Forty-four people have died due to the virus in the state.</p>


Punjab reported 21 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,081. Also Read: India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump to 1,38,845 As the virus continued to spread, the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) on Monday reported four new cases with 141 active COVID-19 cases.

Punjab reported 21 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,081. Also Read: India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump to 1,38,845 As the virus continued to spread, the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) on Monday reported four new cases with 141 active COVID-19 cases. CRPF said 220 soldiers have recovered from the virus while reporting two deaths. Meanwhile, the Railways Ministry said that since some officials of the Railway board had tested positive for coronavirus, therefore, the ministry has decided to close all offices of the Railway building on May 26 and 27 for intensive sanitization. Meanwhile, Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 42 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 1583 in the area. Tamil Nadu reported 805 new coronavirus cases with seven deaths in the last 24 hours. State health minister C Vijayabaskar said 549 cases were from Chennai. The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now risen to 17,082. In Karnataka, 93 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours with two deaths taking the total number of cases to 1,431. Forty-four people have died due to the virus in the state.

COVID-19: Tamil Nadu reports 805 cases, Punjab records 21 cases

<p>Sweden reported over 4,000 deaths due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-records-second-highest-covid-19-cases-as-bolsonaro-downplays-it-as-little-flu-300970">coronavirus</a> amid&nbsp;reports of "soft approach"&nbsp;towards the pandemic with several European countries imposing stringent lockdowns.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-still-combating-coronavirus-china-reports-51-new-cases-300908">Also Read:&nbsp;Wuhan still combating coronavirus; China reports 51 new cases</a></p>

<p>The country recorded 4,029 deaths and 33,843 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, health authorities said.</p>

<p>Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven had earlier said that "this fight against COVID-19 is a marathon," as authorities told residents to holiday from home and extended non-essential travel advisory till July 15.</p>

<p>However, the country hasn't imposed lockdown rules like the rest of Europe, allowing children under-16 to go to school although social distancing norms have also been enforced in the country with the approach based on the "principle of responsibility".</p>

<p>Authorities had earlier said that they would extend testing for milder symptoms including to those involved in critical services.</p>

<p>Health Minister Lena Hallengren had said that, "we can't have a situation where people stay at home at the slightest symptom if they don't need to be home."</p>

<p>However, testing has been difficult ever since the country announced plans last month with the testing coordinator Harriet Wallberg declaring, "the testing capacity is there, but there are still difficulties with the logistics around it."</p>

<p>The government had earlier said it would be carrying out testing for 100,000 people a week, but it has struggled to keep up the numbers.</p>


Sweden reported over 4,000 deaths due to coronavirus amid reports of "soft approach" towards the pandemic with several European countries imposing stringent lockdowns.

Sweden reported over 4,000 deaths due to coronavirus amid reports of "soft approach" towards the pandemic with several European countries imposing stringent lockdowns. Also Read: Wuhan still combating coronavirus; China reports 51 new cases The country recorded 4,029 deaths and 33,843 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, health authorities said. Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven had earlier said that "this fight against COVID-19 is a marathon," as authorities told residents to holiday from home and extended non-essential travel advisory till July 15. However, the country hasn't imposed lockdown rules like the rest of Europe, allowing children under-16 to go to school although social distancing norms have also been enforced in the country with the approach based on the "principle of responsibility". Authorities had earlier said that they would extend testing for milder symptoms including to those involved in critical services. Health Minister Lena Hallengren had said that, "we can't have a situation where people stay at home at the slightest symptom if they don't need to be home." However, testing has been difficult ever since the country announced plans last month with the testing coordinator Harriet Wallberg declaring, "the testing capacity is there, but there are still difficulties with the logistics around it." The government had earlier said it would be carrying out testing for 100,000 people a week, but it has struggled to keep up the numbers.

Sweden reports 4,000 coronavirus deaths amid reports of 'soft approach'

<p>Maharashtra police reported 51 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-among-10-worst-hit-covid-19-nations-as-cases-jump-to-138845-300906">coronavirus </a>cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the forces to 1809.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-worst-hit-maharashtra-writes-to-kerala-seeks-expertise-300842">Also Read:&nbsp;COVID-19: Worst-hit Maharashtra writes to Kerala, seeks expertise</a></p>

<p>According to Maharashtra state police, there are 1,113 active cases with 678 recoveries. Eighteen policemen have died due to the virus.</p>

<p>Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "Coronavirus cases have increased in Delhi due to relaxation in lockdown, but there is nothing to worry about unless the mortality rate or the number of serious cases rises rapidly."</p>

<p>"Most of the cases have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic and being treated at home," the Delhi chief minister added.</p>

<p>The Delhi chief minister said that till Tuesday there were 13,418 positive cases out which 6,540 have recovered and 6,617 are active cases.</p>

<p>"2,000 new beds will be available in private hospitals from today for those who go for coronavirus treatment," the Delhi chief minister said, while adding that "3,314 patients are undergoing treatment for coronavirus at home."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh recorded 44 new cases with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 2,671, the state health department said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The number of active cases in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 767 with 56 deaths.</p>

<p>Himachal Pradesh health department reported 142 active cases with 59 recoveries and four deaths due to the virus.</p>


Maharashtra police reported 51 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the forces to 1809. Also Read: COVID-19: Worst-hit Maharashtra writes to Kerala, seeks expertise According to Maharashtra state police, there are 1,113 active cases with 678 recoveries.

Maharashtra police reported 51 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the forces to 1809. Also Read: COVID-19: Worst-hit Maharashtra writes to Kerala, seeks expertise According to Maharashtra state police, there are 1,113 active cases with 678 recoveries. Eighteen policemen have died due to the virus. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "Coronavirus cases have increased in Delhi due to relaxation in lockdown, but there is nothing to worry about unless the mortality rate or the number of serious cases rises rapidly." "Most of the cases have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic and being treated at home," the Delhi chief minister added. The Delhi chief minister said that till Tuesday there were 13,418 positive cases out which 6,540 have recovered and 6,617 are active cases. "2,000 new beds will be available in private hospitals from today for those who go for coronavirus treatment," the Delhi chief minister said, while adding that "3,314 patients are undergoing treatment for coronavirus at home." Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh recorded 44 new cases with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 2,671, the state health department said. The number of active cases in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 767 with 56 deaths. Himachal Pradesh health department reported 142 active cases with 59 recoveries and four deaths due to the virus.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Police reports 51 new cases; 18 deaths

<p>China's foreign ministry said that "if the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-foreign-minister-says-us-china-nearing-brink-of-new-cold-war-300709">US</a> insists on hurting China's interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-will-provide-necessary-assistance-to-protesters-in-hong-kong-300913">Also Read:&nbsp;Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong</a></p>

<p>China's statement comes after the US said it might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts the new security law.</p>

<p>China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that "what laws, how, and when Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) should legislate are entirely within the scope of China's sovereignty."</p>

<p>The security law bans treason, subversion, and sedition amid renewed violence in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters clashed with security officials after China announced the tough new law during the legislature meeting on Friday.</p>

<p>Protesters clashed with police in a rerun of violence last year as the city witnessed large scale anti-government government demonstrations which often took a violent turn.</p>

<p>On Sunday, police arrested 180 people while firing tear gas and pepper spray to try and disperse the crowd. The demonstrations occurred despite authorities issuing coronavirus-linked law banning public gatherings of more than eight people.</p>

<p>Hong Kong's security minister John Lee said: "Terrorism is growing in the city and activities which harm national security, such as Hong Kong independence."</p>

<p>Amid the confusion over the new proposed law, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had earlier said that the new law must be imposed "without the slightest delay".</p>


China's foreign ministry said that "if the US insists on hurting China's interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this." Also Read: Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong China's statement comes after the US said it might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts the new security law.

China's foreign ministry said that "if the US insists on hurting China's interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this." Also Read: Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to protesters in Hong Kong China's statement comes after the US said it might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts the new security law. China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that "what laws, how, and when Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) should legislate are entirely within the scope of China's sovereignty." The security law bans treason, subversion, and sedition amid renewed violence in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters clashed with security officials after China announced the tough new law during the legislature meeting on Friday. Protesters clashed with police in a rerun of violence last year as the city witnessed large scale anti-government government demonstrations which often took a violent turn. On Sunday, police arrested 180 people while firing tear gas and pepper spray to try and disperse the crowd. The demonstrations occurred despite authorities issuing coronavirus-linked law banning public gatherings of more than eight people. Hong Kong's security minister John Lee said: "Terrorism is growing in the city and activities which harm national security, such as Hong Kong independence." Amid the confusion over the new proposed law, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had earlier said that the new law must be imposed "without the slightest delay".

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