Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-defence-secretary-ajay-kumar-tests-coronavirus-positive-sources-303117">coronavirus&nbsp;</a>cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state.

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The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710.

Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 1,442 new coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in 24 hours with the total number of positive cases surging to 44,704. The death toll in Indian financial capital has now reached 1,465.

In West Bengal, 368 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 6,876 in the state. The state health department said 283 people have died due to the virus.

In Jammu and Kashmir, 285 cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 3142 including 2,059 active cases.

In Haryana, 327 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,281, including 24 deaths.

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new coronavirus cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710.

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new coronavirus cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710. Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 1,442 new coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in 24 hours with the total number of positive cases surging to 44,704. The death toll in Indian financial capital has now reached 1,465. In West Bengal, 368 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 6,876 in the state. The state health department said 283 people have died due to the virus. In Jammu and Kashmir, 285 cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 3142 including 2,059 active cases. In Haryana, 327 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,281, including 24 deaths.

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports highest single day death toll; Mumbai reports 1,442 new cases

As the country shifted from lockdown 4.0 to unlock 1.0, state governments were given the freedom to decide closure and reopening of facilities on the basis of the local conditions.

Following the same, Haryana government has announced that students can head back to the schools from July, and college can reopen from August.

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Haryana education minister, Kanwar Pal Gujjar, announced resuming teaching work in schools for classes 10, 11 and 12 from July, in the first phase of unlocking the economy. All colleges and universities, private or government, can reopen from August; first-year students will only commence their classes from September. However, the resumption can begin only in shifts, as only 50 per cent students will be allowed to attend the classes at a time.

“We will do it in a phased manner by starting teaching work for classes 10, 11 and 12 on July 1; for classes 6, 7, 8 and 9 after 15 days; and for the primary classes from August,” said Kanwar Pal Gujjar.

“The classes would be held in shifts so that half the students of a class come in first shift and the rest in the second shift. We are yet to decide whether it should be morning and evening shift or on alternate days”, he added.

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The state will first conduct few demo classes in selected schools to test the social distancing norms, and will collect feedback from teachers, parents and students on conducting classes in shifts.

The Directorate School Education has meanwhile asked District Education Officers to form committees and take feedback on the proposed plans from the stakeholders, to avoid making frequent changes later. A detailed report is being expected by June 07.

As the country shifted from lockdown 4.0 to unlock 1.0, state governments were given the freedom to decide closure and reopening of facilities on the basis of the local conditions.

As the country shifted from lockdown 4.0 to unlock 1.0, state governments were given the freedom to decide closure and reopening of facilities on the basis of the local conditions. Following the same, Haryana government has announced that students can head back to the schools from July, and college can reopen from August. Also watch: Indian Parents Start Petition to Keep Schools, Colleges Shut Haryana education minister, Kanwar Pal Gujjar, announced resuming teaching work in schools for classes 10, 11 and 12 from July, in the first phase of unlocking the economy. All colleges and universities, private or government, can reopen from August; first-year students will only commence their classes from September. However, the resumption can begin only in shifts, as only 50 per cent students will be allowed to attend the classes at a time. “We will do it in a phased manner by starting teaching work for classes 10, 11 and 12 on July 1; for classes 6, 7, 8 and 9 after 15 days; and for the primary classes from August,” said Kanwar Pal Gujjar. “The classes would be held in shifts so that half the students of a class come in first shift and the rest in the second shift. We are yet to decide whether it should be morning and evening shift or on alternate days”, he added. Have a look| Unlock 1.0: From salons to schools, what's reopening and what stays closed The state will first conduct few demo classes in selected schools to test the social distancing norms, and will collect feedback from teachers, parents and students on conducting classes in shifts. The Directorate School Education has meanwhile asked District Education Officers to form committees and take feedback on the proposed plans from the stakeholders, to avoid making frequent changes later. A detailed report is being expected by June 07.

Haryana announces reopening of schools and colleges in phases; 50% students to attend in shifts

As the lockdown is a week away from coming to an end, the number of coronavirus cases has only been rising.

Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India. 1,278 new cases and 53 deaths were reported today. The total number of positive cases in the state rose to 22,171.

Mumbai is the epicentre of the state. On Sunday, 875 fresh cases were reported, taking the tally to 13,564. Pune reported three more deaths in the city today, taking the toll to 151.

Mumbai's Arthur Road prison reported 81 new positive cases of inmates. The prison has a total of 184 cases, including 26 staff members.

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West Bengal reported 153 new cases and 14 deaths in the state today. The state has total 1,939 positive cases and 113 deaths. The number is expected to change after migrant workers travel back to their hometowns.

398 new cases of COVID 19 have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of cases stands at 8,195,&nbsp;including 2545 cured/discharged cases and 493 deaths.

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Rajasthan reported&nbsp;106 new cases and&nbsp;2 deaths, taking the total to 3,814 total cases and 108 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,465.

The total number of #COVID19 cases reaches 1823 in Punjab, with 61 more people testing positive today. Number of active cases &amp; fatalities due to the infection stands at 1626 &amp; 31, respectively, said Punjab health department.

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157 new cases of Madhya Pradesh increased the tally of positive coronavirus cases to&nbsp;3,614 on Sunday.

Haryana's daily tally of cases has decreased as only 28 cases were reported in the state today, increasing the total number to&nbsp;703.

Kerala, on Sunday, reported seven new cases, out of which three patients had flown in from Abu Dhabi as a part of VAnde Bharat operation on May 07.

As the lockdown is a week away from coming to an end, the number of coronavirus cases has only been rising. Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India.

As the lockdown is a week away from coming to an end, the number of coronavirus cases has only been rising. Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India. 1,278 new cases and 53 deaths were reported today. The total number of positive cases in the state rose to 22,171. Mumbai is the epicentre of the state. On Sunday, 875 fresh cases were reported, taking the tally to 13,564. Pune reported three more deaths in the city today, taking the toll to 151. Mumbai's Arthur Road prison reported 81 new positive cases of inmates. The prison has a total of 184 cases, including 26 staff members. 25 new positive cases reported in Jammu & Kashmir today (2 from Jammu division and 23 from Kashmir division), taking the total number of cases to 861. The total death toll stands at 9: Government of UT of Jammu & Kashmir pic.twitter.com/IYokqsCQ3J — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020 × West Bengal reported 153 new cases and 14 deaths in the state today. The state has total 1,939 positive cases and 113 deaths. The number is expected to change after migrant workers travel back to their hometowns. 398 new cases of COVID 19 have been reported in Gujarat. The total number of cases stands at 8,195, including 2545 cured/discharged cases and 493 deaths. 33 new #Coronavirus positive cases reported in Telangana today; the total number of positive cases in the state is 1196 including 415 active cases, 751 cured/discharged and 30 deaths: Telangana Health Department pic.twitter.com/MVDY9BDBzy — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020 × Rajasthan reported 106 new cases and 2 deaths, taking the total to 3,814 total cases and 108 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,465. The total number of #COVID19 cases reaches 1823 in Punjab, with 61 more people testing positive today. Number of active cases & fatalities due to the infection stands at 1626 & 31, respectively, said Punjab health department. 14 deaths reported due to #COVID19 in the last 24 hours in West Bengal, the death toll due to the virus rises to 113: West Bengal Health Department https://t.co/Uvh1dcvOi3 — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2020 × 157 new cases of Madhya Pradesh increased the tally of positive coronavirus cases to 3,614 on Sunday. Haryana's daily tally of cases has decreased as only 28 cases were reported in the state today, increasing the total number to 703. Kerala, on Sunday, reported seven new cases, out of which three patients had flown in from Abu Dhabi as a part of VAnde Bharat operation on May 07.

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports 1,278 new cases; 3 Abu Dhabi returnees test positive in Kerala

Mumbai reported 748 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-reports-45-new-covid-19-cases-andhra-pradesh-reports-54-cases-in-24-hours-297457">coronavirus</a> cases in the last 24 hours taking total number of cases in the city to the 11,967.

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Maharashtra which is now the worst-hit state due to the virus has 19,063 cases of COVID-19 with 1,089 more people testing positive today. 37 people have lost their lives due to the virus in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll in the state to 731.

3,470 patients have recovered from the virus, according to the state health department

The Odisha government said 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with the total number of cases in the state rising to 271.

Tamil Nadu health minister C. Vijayabaskar said that 600 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with 399 in capital Chennai.

The number of coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu has risen to 6,009 which includes 1,605 who have been discharged. Forty people have died due to the virus in the state with the number of active cases at 4,631.

The Ludhiana district magistrate said that restaurants, eateries, ice-cream shops, sweet shops and juice shops in the district are allowed to open from 7am to 7pm only for home delivery even as West Bengal reported 130 new coronavirus cases with the number of cases climbing to 1678. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 88 in the state.

Mumbai reported 748 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking total number of cases in the city to the 11,967. Also Read: Tamil Nadu records 600 new cases Maharashtra which is now the worst-hit state due to the virus has 19,063 cases of COVID-19 with 1,089 more people testing positive today.

Mumbai reported 748 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking total number of cases in the city to the 11,967. Also Read: Tamil Nadu records 600 new cases Maharashtra which is now the worst-hit state due to the virus has 19,063 cases of COVID-19 with 1,089 more people testing positive today. 37 people have lost their lives due to the virus in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll in the state to 731. 3,470 patients have recovered from the virus, according to the state health department The Odisha government said 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with the total number of cases in the state rising to 271. Tamil Nadu health minister C. Vijayabaskar said that 600 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today with 399 in capital Chennai. The number of coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu has risen to 6,009 which includes 1,605 who have been discharged. Forty people have died due to the virus in the state with the number of active cases at 4,631. The Ludhiana district magistrate said that restaurants, eateries, ice-cream shops, sweet shops and juice shops in the district are allowed to open from 7am to 7pm only for home delivery even as West Bengal reported 130 new coronavirus cases with the number of cases climbing to 1678. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 88 in the state.

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports 37 deaths in one-day; 748 new cases in Mumbai

The Shopping Centers Association of India (SCAI) has requested governments twin states, Punjab and&nbsp;Haryana to ease down the restrictions of opening shops in the two states.

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The SCAI has picked up from the recent long queues spotted for alcohol shops and has thus told the governments that they can assure better and more hygienic environment for the shoppers. They have also assured that social distancing norms will be implemented and followed, in addition to making masks compulsory,&nbsp;if the malls get the permission to open.

They have emphasised on the importance of better&nbsp;standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The SCAI has requested&nbsp;intervention of the governments to protect the industry that feeds 12 million people. The group has said in a statement that the organised markets will be able to provide equally safe, if not more, environment to the customers.

The retail industry contributes over 10 per cent to India's GDP, the second largest after agriculture,&nbsp;the SCAI release said, adding it employs over 8 per cent of the overall workforce making it the third largest in the country.

The organised markets have been badly hit financially due to the lockdown. While some standalone shops have been allowed to operate in lockdown 3.0, organised markets still face the blunt of economy crisis.

(With inputs from PTI)

The Shopping Centers Association of India (SCAI) has requested governments twin states, Punjab and Haryana to ease down the restrictions of opening shops in the two states.

The Shopping Centers Association of India (SCAI) has requested governments twin states, Punjab and Haryana to ease down the restrictions of opening shops in the two states. Also read: COVID-19 cases in India at over 49,000; 126 new deaths recorded The SCAI has picked up from the recent long queues spotted for alcohol shops and has thus told the governments that they can assure better and more hygienic environment for the shoppers. They have also assured that social distancing norms will be implemented and followed, in addition to making masks compulsory, if the malls get the permission to open. They have emphasised on the importance of better standard operating procedures (SOPs). The SCAI has requested intervention of the governments to protect the industry that feeds 12 million people. The group has said in a statement that the organised markets will be able to provide equally safe, if not more, environment to the customers. The retail industry contributes over 10 per cent to India's GDP, the second largest after agriculture, the SCAI release said, adding it employs over 8 per cent of the overall workforce making it the third largest in the country. The organised markets have been badly hit financially due to the lockdown. While some standalone shops have been allowed to operate in lockdown 3.0, organised markets still face the blunt of economy crisis. (With inputs from PTI)

SCAI requested Haryana and Punjab governments for better SOPs

The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread.

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said Sonipat, which borders Delhi, has so far reported 17 coronavirus cases and claimed 13 of them were found to have contracted the infection in the national capital.

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He said a Delhi police personnel, who resides in Jhajjar, was also found coronavirus positive. Besides, a few COVID-19 positive cases in Gurgaon were found to have contracted infection in Delhi, he said.

"This situation poses grave danger and increases risk of infection manifold to Haryana," he said.

Likewise, he said, there are many areas including Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Faridabad, where Haryana residents who are employed in Delhi commute daily between their homes and workplace.

"I request the Arvind Kejriwal government that those Delhi government employees who reside in Haryana, the arrangements for their stay should be made in the national capital itself and no passes should be issued to them for visiting their homes (in Haryana)," Vij, who is also the state's Health Minister, said.

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He said as these employees are issued passes by the Delhi government, despite heavy police presence at the inter-state borders, the authorities in Haryana have to allow them.

"The Delhi government should not issue passes and make arrangements for their stay in the national capital," he said.

Vij said he has directed Haryana's Director General of Police to completely seal off the borders with Delhi and ensure anyone, who is not authorised, does not enter the state.

On Delhi employees who travel to Haryana using passes, he said, "If the Kejriwal government does not stop issuing these passes and make arrangements for their stay, we may be forced to think about the next course of action".

The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread.

The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said Sonipat, which borders Delhi, has so far reported 17 coronavirus cases and claimed 13 of them were found to have contracted the infection in the national capital. Also read: Donate blood plasma, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients He said a Delhi police personnel, who resides in Jhajjar, was also found coronavirus positive. Besides, a few COVID-19 positive cases in Gurgaon were found to have contracted infection in Delhi, he said. "This situation poses grave danger and increases risk of infection manifold to Haryana," he said. Likewise, he said, there are many areas including Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Faridabad, where Haryana residents who are employed in Delhi commute daily between their homes and workplace. "I request the Arvind Kejriwal government that those Delhi government employees who reside in Haryana, the arrangements for their stay should be made in the national capital itself and no passes should be issued to them for visiting their homes (in Haryana)," Vij, who is also the state's Health Minister, said. Also read: Exclusive: 'Hope people appreciate value of sport and fitness after crisis' - Bhaichung Bhutia opens up on life under lockdown, impact of pandemic on global football and more He said as these employees are issued passes by the Delhi government, despite heavy police presence at the inter-state borders, the authorities in Haryana have to allow them. "The Delhi government should not issue passes and make arrangements for their stay in the national capital," he said. Vij said he has directed Haryana's Director General of Police to completely seal off the borders with Delhi and ensure anyone, who is not authorised, does not enter the state. On Delhi employees who travel to Haryana using passes, he said, "If the Kejriwal government does not stop issuing these passes and make arrangements for their stay, we may be forced to think about the next course of action".

Kejriwal should arrange stay of Delhi govt employees from Haryana: Anil Vij

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported twenty-five more cases due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/325-districts-in-india-have-no-coronavirus-cases-health-ministry-292924">coronavirus</a> with the death toll mounting to 15.

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The number of confirmed cases due to COVID-19 epidemic has now risen to 1,267 in the state.

Gujarat reported 58 more coronavirus cases taking the number of cases to 929. Thirty-six people have died due to the virus in the state.

Mumbai which has been hit hard due to the virus reported 286 more coronavirus cases with seven fatalities. The total number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has now risen to 3,202 with 194 people dying due the virus.

Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on it had tested 3,02,956 samples from 2,86,714 individuals today even as the number of cases continued to rise in the country.

In Haryana, eleven more coronavirus cases were reported which included eight in Panchkula, two in Nuh, and one in Palwal. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 214 in the state, which includes 14 Italian nationals who were infected with the virus.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported twenty-five more cases due to coronavirus with the death toll mounting to 15. Also Read: Face shields for frontline COVID-19 fighters made using 3D printing The number of confirmed cases due to COVID-19 epidemic has now risen to 1,267 in the state.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported twenty-five more cases due to coronavirus with the death toll mounting to 15. Also Read: Face shields for frontline COVID-19 fighters made using 3D printing The number of confirmed cases due to COVID-19 epidemic has now risen to 1,267 in the state. Gujarat reported 58 more coronavirus cases taking the number of cases to 929. Thirty-six people have died due to the virus in the state. Mumbai which has been hit hard due to the virus reported 286 more coronavirus cases with seven fatalities. The total number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has now risen to 3,202 with 194 people dying due the virus. Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on it had tested 3,02,956 samples from 2,86,714 individuals today even as the number of cases continued to rise in the country. In Haryana, eleven more coronavirus cases were reported which included eight in Panchkula, two in Nuh, and one in Palwal. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 214 in the state, which includes 14 Italian nationals who were infected with the virus.

Coronavirus cases rise to 1,267 in Tamil Nadu; 15 dead