With over 5 lakh infected persons having recovered from Covid-19, Tamil Nadu has posted a high recovery rate of around 90%, among the badly hit states. As per the government medical bulletin, there are a little over 46,000 active cases in the state, which has recorded nearly 5.58 lakh Covid-19 cases in total.&nbsp;

In a video interaction with the Chief Ministers of states that are badly hit by the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen appreciating Tamil Nadu’s efforts in mass testing, tracing and isolation. Commending the people and the state government, he said Tamil Nadu presented itself as an example to other states for having controlled the spread of the virus.&nbsp;

In his interaction with the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that he had personally toured 26 districts to review the performance in the fight against the pandemic. Emphasizing that the state was only employing the highly reliable RT-PCR tests, he said over 66 lakh samples have been tested across the state’s 66 Government and 110 private labs, with an average testing capacity of 85,000 RT-PCR tests per day.&nbsp;

Adding that the daily testing alone cost Rs.6.8crore, the Chief Minister requested Government of India to fund at least 50% of the cost of the PCR tests from the PM – CARES fund, owing to the financial difficulties faced by the state government.

“The State has maintained a low death rate, which is now at 1.62%, one of the lowest in the country. As on date, in no district, the positivity rate is above 10%, deaths due to COVID have also been reduced from an average of 100 deaths per day to around 70 deaths per day. The positive cases per day in Chennai have now been reduced below 1000 from around 2,300 in the month of June 2020” the Chief Minister appraised the Prime Minister.&nbsp;

Adding that the State Government had placed orders for 5.25 crore triple layer face masks, 48.05 lakh N-95 masks, 44.61 lakh PPE kits and 63.25 lakh RT-PCR testing kits, the Chief Minister urged the Prime Minister to increase the package of Rs. 712.64 crore allotted to Tamil Nadu to Rs. 3000crore. Mentioning that the state exchequer had fully exhausted the State Disaster Response and Mitigation Fund, he requested an ad-hoc grant of Rs.1, 000 crore rupees from NDRF immediately to fight the pandemic.

From September 1st, in line with Unlock 4.0 aimed at reviving economic activity Tamil Nadu has resumed to near-normalcy. Only academic institutions, Cinema halls, swimming pools, amusement parks, big auditoriums, beaches, zoos, museums, tourist places and similar public places remain shut, until further notice. While all modes of transport are allowed to ply (even if in limited numbers), suburban trains alone are yet to resume services. Religious, political, social, cultural, educational events and celebrations also remain restricted.&nbsp;

While Tamil Nadu has done away with the E-passes for inter-district travel, the state still follows the E-Pass system for inter-state travel. The government maintains that the E-pass system is being retained to keep track of the flow of persons into and out of the state. However, the passes for inter-state travel are offered on an instant approval basis, once applied on the state's web portal.

With over 5 lakh infected persons having recovered from Covid-19, Tamil Nadu has posted a high recovery rate of around 90%, among the badly hit states. As per the government medical bulletin, there are a little over 46,000 active cases in the state, which has recorded nearly 5.

With over 5 lakh infected persons having recovered from Covid-19, Tamil Nadu has posted a high recovery rate of around 90%, among the badly hit states. As per the government medical bulletin, there are a little over 46,000 active cases in the state, which has recorded nearly 5.58 lakh Covid-19 cases in total. In a video interaction with the Chief Ministers of states that are badly hit by the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen appreciating Tamil Nadu’s efforts in mass testing, tracing and isolation. Commending the people and the state government, he said Tamil Nadu presented itself as an example to other states for having controlled the spread of the virus. In his interaction with the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that he had personally toured 26 districts to review the performance in the fight against the pandemic. Emphasizing that the state was only employing the highly reliable RT-PCR tests, he said over 66 lakh samples have been tested across the state’s 66 Government and 110 private labs, with an average testing capacity of 85,000 RT-PCR tests per day. Adding that the daily testing alone cost Rs.6.8crore, the Chief Minister requested Government of India to fund at least 50% of the cost of the PCR tests from the PM – CARES fund, owing to the financial difficulties faced by the state government. “The State has maintained a low death rate, which is now at 1.62%, one of the lowest in the country. As on date, in no district, the positivity rate is above 10%, deaths due to COVID have also been reduced from an average of 100 deaths per day to around 70 deaths per day. The positive cases per day in Chennai have now been reduced below 1000 from around 2,300 in the month of June 2020” the Chief Minister appraised the Prime Minister. Adding that the State Government had placed orders for 5.25 crore triple layer face masks, 48.05 lakh N-95 masks, 44.61 lakh PPE kits and 63.25 lakh RT-PCR testing kits, the Chief Minister urged the Prime Minister to increase the package of Rs. 712.64 crore allotted to Tamil Nadu to Rs. 3000crore. Mentioning that the state exchequer had fully exhausted the State Disaster Response and Mitigation Fund, he requested an ad-hoc grant of Rs.1, 000 crore rupees from NDRF immediately to fight the pandemic. From September 1st, in line with Unlock 4.0 aimed at reviving economic activity Tamil Nadu has resumed to near-normalcy. Only academic institutions, Cinema halls, swimming pools, amusement parks, big auditoriums, beaches, zoos, museums, tourist places and similar public places remain shut, until further notice. While all modes of transport are allowed to ply (even if in limited numbers), suburban trains alone are yet to resume services. Religious, political, social, cultural, educational events and celebrations also remain restricted. While Tamil Nadu has done away with the E-passes for inter-district travel, the state still follows the E-Pass system for inter-state travel. The government maintains that the E-pass system is being retained to keep track of the flow of persons into and out of the state. However, the passes for inter-state travel are offered on an instant approval basis, once applied on the state's web portal.

Tamil Nadu surpasses 5 lakh Covid-19 recoveries, wins praise from PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID-19 high burden States/UTs to review COVID response and management.

These states are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Punjab, officials said, noting that more than 63% of the active cases in the country are concentrated in these seven states.

During the meet PM asked states to reassess if lockdowns of one or two days are effective in containing COVID-19 and told them to press on with full strength in opening economic activities while fighting the virus. 
 
"There are more than 700 districts in the country but only 60 districts in 7 states are a cause of worry. I suggest CMs to hold virtual conference with people at district/block level for 7 days. We've to learn from the best practices from across the states," said PM in meeting with CMs.

Meanwhile, India tally crossed the 56-lakh mark with a spike of 83,347 new cases and 1,085 deaths in the last 24 hours.

The total case tally in the country now stands at 5,646,011 including 9,68,377 active cases, 45,87,614 cured/discharged/migrated &nbsp;and 90,020 deaths, Health Ministry's latest update informed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID-19 high burden States/UTs to review COVID response and management.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID-19 high burden States/UTs to review COVID response and management. These states are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Punjab, officials said, noting that more than 63% of the active cases in the country are concentrated in these seven states. During the meet PM asked states to reassess if lockdowns of one or two days are effective in containing COVID-19 and told them to press on with full strength in opening economic activities while fighting the virus. "There are more than 700 districts in the country but only 60 districts in 7 states are a cause of worry. I suggest CMs to hold virtual conference with people at district/block level for 7 days. We've to learn from the best practices from across the states," said PM in meeting with CMs. Meanwhile, India tally crossed the 56-lakh mark with a spike of 83,347 new cases and 1,085 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total case tally in the country now stands at 5,646,011 including 9,68,377 active cases, 45,87,614 cured/discharged/migrated and 90,020 deaths, Health Ministry's latest update informed. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Narendra Modi asks states to focus on micro-containment zones

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

Justice Navin Chawla said prima facie Delhi government's September 13 order is "arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens&nbsp;guaranteed under the Constitution".

The court issued notices and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea by 'Association of Healthcare Providers' to quash the order to reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients.

"Prima facie the order appears to be arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution. The operation of the order shall remain stayed till the next date of the hearing,"&nbsp;the court said.

The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 16.

The association said the 33 hospitals are its members and the Delhi government's order shall be quashed as it was passed in an irrational manner.

Delhi government however defended its decision saying it is only for 33 hospitals and 20 per cent ICU beds remain for the non-COVID-19 serious patients and it has been done keeping in view the sudden spike in cases of the virus.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the AAP government's order directing 33 big private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, holding that the decision appeared to be arbitrary and unreasonable. Justice Navin Chawla said prima facie Delhi government's September 13 order is "arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution". The court issued notices and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea by 'Association of Healthcare Providers' to quash the order to reserve 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. "Prima facie the order appears to be arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution. The operation of the order shall remain stayed till the next date of the hearing," the court said. The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 16. The association said the 33 hospitals are its members and the Delhi government's order shall be quashed as it was passed in an irrational manner. Delhi government however defended its decision saying it is only for 33 hospitals and 20 per cent ICU beds remain for the non-COVID-19 serious patients and it has been done keeping in view the sudden spike in cases of the virus.

High Court stays Delhi govt's decision to reserve 80% ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in 33 pvt hospitals

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now.

According to data, the number of containment zones had decreased to 496 in the national capital on August 2 and had witnessed a marginal increase to 499 on August 4.

The following days, the number declined to 481 and 466. On August 12, the number of containment zones went past 500.

In July, the number of such areas was more than 700 in Delhi, but it gradually declined in August owing to the government allowing the "red" zones to be denotifified 14 days after the discharge of the last confirmed case, instead of the earlier norm of 28 days.

The number of containment zones was 591 in Delhi on Friday, according to a list available on the Revenue department's website. The maximum of 137 active containment zones is in Southwest district, followed by West (63), South (55) and North (50).

All the other districts have less than 50 active containment zones with New Delhi and Northwest districts having 17 such areas each.

The total number of active containment zones in the national capital is 466 while 125 zones are in the process of scaling down towards decontainment.

Officials said the containment zone plan is now more specific and with smaller zones being contained, people are also not feeling inconvenienced.

East District Magistrate Arun Kumar Mishra said carving out the containment zones is an important tool in containing the spread of COVID-19.

"We keep a regular watch on the situation and do the needful. The containment zones in East Delhi are smaller in size. There are presently 24 such zones in the district," he added.

"If we increase the number of containment zones, we can contain the virus better. The number of days after which an area can be denotifified has also been reduced now," an official from West district said.

The district always had smaller containment zones and once or twice, when the size of such areas was increased, problems were witnessed, he said, adding that smaller containment zones mean better monitoring and people do not suffer as well.

"Sometimes, when we increase the size of such zones, they never end up being decontained. We are doing micro containment so that the virus does not spread," the official said.

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now.

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now. According to data, the number of containment zones had decreased to 496 in the national capital on August 2 and had witnessed a marginal increase to 499 on August 4. The following days, the number declined to 481 and 466. On August 12, the number of containment zones went past 500. In July, the number of such areas was more than 700 in Delhi, but it gradually declined in August owing to the government allowing the "red" zones to be denotifified 14 days after the discharge of the last confirmed case, instead of the earlier norm of 28 days. The number of containment zones was 591 in Delhi on Friday, according to a list available on the Revenue department's website. The maximum of 137 active containment zones is in Southwest district, followed by West (63), South (55) and North (50). All the other districts have less than 50 active containment zones with New Delhi and Northwest districts having 17 such areas each. The total number of active containment zones in the national capital is 466 while 125 zones are in the process of scaling down towards decontainment. Officials said the containment zone plan is now more specific and with smaller zones being contained, people are also not feeling inconvenienced. East District Magistrate Arun Kumar Mishra said carving out the containment zones is an important tool in containing the spread of COVID-19. "We keep a regular watch on the situation and do the needful. The containment zones in East Delhi are smaller in size. There are presently 24 such zones in the district," he added. "If we increase the number of containment zones, we can contain the virus better. The number of days after which an area can be denotifified has also been reduced now," an official from West district said. The district always had smaller containment zones and once or twice, when the size of such areas was increased, problems were witnessed, he said, adding that smaller containment zones mean better monitoring and people do not suffer as well. "Sometimes, when we increase the size of such zones, they never end up being decontained. We are doing micro containment so that the virus does not spread," the official said.

COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi rises in August

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that it may be difficult to save very serious patients using plasma therapy, but it can help moderate patients by not letting their condition worsen.

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"We have permission to conduct plasma therapy at LNJP and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality hospitals," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "since the start of plasma therapy at LNJP hospital, the number of deaths has reduced to less than half as compared to earlier."

"There are some patients whose oxygen level became very low but they showed no symptoms, it dropped suddenly and they died suddenly," The Delhi cheif minister said.

Kejriwal asserted that the state government has provided oxymeter to asymptomatic patients including to those who have displayed mild symptoms during home isolation.

"A major issue with coronavirus is that oxygen level of patient drops suddenly. Oxygen level should be 95, if it drops below 90 then it should be considered dangerous," Kejriwal informed.

Kejriwal said that if oxygen levels fall below 85 then "it very serious."

Meanwhile, amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in Assam, state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that there will be a complete lockdown imposed in the entire Kamrup metropolitan district from June 28 midnight onwards for the next 14 days.

The minister added that weekend lockdowns will be enforced in urban areas in Assam.&nbsp;

(With ANI inputs)

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that it may be difficult to save very serious patients using plasma therapy, but it can help moderate patients by not letting their condition worsen.

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that it may be difficult to save very serious patients using plasma therapy, but it can help moderate patients by not letting their condition worsen. Also Read: India records highest daily spike in COVID-19 cases; death toll crosses 15,000 "We have permission to conduct plasma therapy at LNJP and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality hospitals," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "since the start of plasma therapy at LNJP hospital, the number of deaths has reduced to less than half as compared to earlier." "There are some patients whose oxygen level became very low but they showed no symptoms, it dropped suddenly and they died suddenly," The Delhi cheif minister said. Kejriwal asserted that the state government has provided oxymeter to asymptomatic patients including to those who have displayed mild symptoms during home isolation. "A major issue with coronavirus is that oxygen level of patient drops suddenly. Oxygen level should be 95, if it drops below 90 then it should be considered dangerous," Kejriwal informed. Kejriwal said that if oxygen levels fall below 85 then "it very serious." Meanwhile, amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in Assam, state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that there will be a complete lockdown imposed in the entire Kamrup metropolitan district from June 28 midnight onwards for the next 14 days. The minister added that weekend lockdowns will be enforced in urban areas in Assam. (With ANI inputs)

We have permission to conduct plasma therapy, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day.&nbsp;

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The Delhi chief minister said that earlier just 5,000 tests were being conducted while asserting that "now people will not face any issues in getting tested".

"Our country is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China. We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised," Kejriwal said through a video link.

"Our 20 brave soldiers did not back down, we also will not retreat and will win both the wars," Kejriwal asserted.

Kejriwal said that people under home isolation will be provided with pulse oximeters to measure their oxygen levels in just a few hours.&nbsp;

On Sunday, Delhi had reported 3,000 coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 59,746. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported. According to health officials, 33,013 patients have recovered from the virus.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had earlier discussed key strategies with home minister Amit Shah on making contact tracing more robust and further strengthening of medical services in areas severely impacted by the virus in the capital.

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day.

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day. Also Read: India records 445 deaths, 14,821 new cases in last 24 hours The Delhi chief minister said that earlier just 5,000 tests were being conducted while asserting that "now people will not face any issues in getting tested". "Our country is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China. We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised," Kejriwal said through a video link. "Our 20 brave soldiers did not back down, we also will not retreat and will win both the wars," Kejriwal asserted. Kejriwal said that people under home isolation will be provided with pulse oximeters to measure their oxygen levels in just a few hours. On Sunday, Delhi had reported 3,000 coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 59,746. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported. According to health officials, 33,013 patients have recovered from the virus. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had earlier discussed key strategies with home minister Amit Shah on making contact tracing more robust and further strengthening of medical services in areas severely impacted by the virus in the capital.

Our country is fighting two wars against China - at the border & against the virus: Kejriwal

According to data provided by the Delhi government, the city added 10,000 cases in just eight days from June 1 even as the total number of coronavirus cases climbed to over 29,000.

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India's national capital which has seen a spurt in COVID-19 cases in the past month has witnessed an&nbsp;average of 1,250 coronavirus cases daily.

The Delhi government data revealed the city had reached 10,000 cases in 79 days earlier, however, it progressed to the 20,000-mark in just 13 days.

On May 18 there were 10,054 COVID-19 cases in the city which shot up to 19,844 in the next 13 days.

The death toll also increased from 160 on May 18 to 473 on May 31. The death toll due to the virus has now reached to over 870 in Delhi.

The capital's first cases was reported on March 1 after a businessman returning from Italy was diagnosed with the virus.

The government data showed there has been daily spike of over 1,000 cases since June 2 in the national capital. On May 28, Delhi had recorded over 1,000 cases for the first time.

(Inputs PTI)

According to data provided by the Delhi government, the city added 10,000 cases in just eight days from June 1 even as the total number of coronavirus cases climbed to over 29,000.

According to data provided by the Delhi government, the city added 10,000 cases in just eight days from June 1 even as the total number of coronavirus cases climbed to over 29,000. Also Read: COVID-19 will increase significantly in Delhi, warns CM Kejriwal India's national capital which has seen a spurt in COVID-19 cases in the past month has witnessed an average of 1,250 coronavirus cases daily. The Delhi government data revealed the city had reached 10,000 cases in 79 days earlier, however, it progressed to the 20,000-mark in just 13 days. On May 18 there were 10,054 COVID-19 cases in the city which shot up to 19,844 in the next 13 days. The death toll also increased from 160 on May 18 to 473 on May 31. The death toll due to the virus has now reached to over 870 in Delhi. The capital's first cases was reported on March 1 after a businessman returning from Italy was diagnosed with the virus. The government data showed there has been daily spike of over 1,000 cases since June 2 in the national capital. On May 28, Delhi had recorded over 1,000 cases for the first time. (Inputs PTI)

Delhi added 10,000 coronavirus cases in just eight days from June 1

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that this is the "time for all governments and organizations to stand together to defeat coronavirus and not the time to fight with each other and do politics."

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The Delhi chief minister asserted that LG Anil Baijal's directives will be "implemented in letter and spirit". Kejriwal said this is not the time for disagreements or arguments after LG over-ruled&nbsp;Delhi cabinet's decision on&nbsp;reserving hospitals for residents. 
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The Delhi chief minister who tested negative for the virus after declaring COVID-19 like symptoms on Monday, said&nbsp;that social distancing and use of masks had become a "people's movement" just like the "odd-even" scheme.

Kejriwal said that data showed that COVID-19 cases will "significantly increase" in the capital in the coming days with the city needing 1.5 lakh beds by July 31.

The chief minister added&nbsp;that there were 31,000 coronavirus cases in the national capital with 18,000 active cases.

Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had said on Tuesday that by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases were expected with &nbsp;80,000 beds needed in the city.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that this is the "time for all governments and organizations to stand together to defeat coronavirus and not the time to fight with each other and do politics.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that this is the "time for all governments and organizations to stand together to defeat coronavirus and not the time to fight with each other and do politics." Also Read: Delhi reports 1,366 COVID-19 new cases; Mumbai records 58 deaths in 24 hours The Delhi chief minister asserted that LG Anil Baijal's directives will be "implemented in letter and spirit". Kejriwal said this is not the time for disagreements or arguments after LG over-ruled Delhi cabinet's decision on reserving hospitals for residents. The Delhi chief minister who tested negative for the virus after declaring COVID-19 like symptoms on Monday, said that social distancing and use of masks had become a "people's movement" just like the "odd-even" scheme. Kejriwal said that data showed that COVID-19 cases will "significantly increase" in the capital in the coming days with the city needing 1.5 lakh beds by July 31. The chief minister added that there were 31,000 coronavirus cases in the national capital with 18,000 active cases. Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had said on Tuesday that by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases were expected with 80,000 beds needed in the city.

COVID-19 will increase significantly in Delhi, warns CM Kejriwal

As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-unlock-10-delhi-records-over-1000-covid-19-cases-17-deaths-304411">coronavirus</a> cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with &nbsp;80,000 beds needed."

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"By 15 June, there will be 44,000 cases and 6,600 beds will be needed. By 30 June we will reach 1 lakh cases and 15,000 beds will be required," Sisodia said, adding, "by 15 July there will be 2.25 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be needed."

India's capital had reported over 1,000 cases and 17 deaths in the past 24 hours on Monday, with the total number of infected cases rising to 29,943. There have been 874 fatalities due to the virus in Delhi.

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Sisodia added that there is "no community spread in Delhi" while adding that&nbsp;Delhi LG Anil Baijal had refused to reconsider his decision to overrule Delhi government's order reserving state-run and private hospitals for Delhiites.

Meanwhile, authorities took samples of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal who had quarantined himself after the CM showed coronavirus symptoms.

Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain had earlier said that "the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but most of the beds reserved for coronavirus&nbsp;patients have been used in 4-5 days."

As coronavirus cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with 80,000 beds needed.

As coronavirus cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with 80,000 beds needed." Also Read: India reports highest single day spike for second consecutive day "By 15 June, there will be 44,000 cases and 6,600 beds will be needed. By 30 June we will reach 1 lakh cases and 15,000 beds will be required," Sisodia said, adding, "by 15 July there will be 2.25 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be needed." India's capital had reported over 1,000 cases and 17 deaths in the past 24 hours on Monday, with the total number of infected cases rising to 29,943. There have been 874 fatalities due to the virus in Delhi. Sisodia added that there is "no community spread in Delhi" while adding that Delhi LG Anil Baijal had refused to reconsider his decision to overrule Delhi government's order reserving state-run and private hospitals for Delhiites. Meanwhile, authorities took samples of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal who had quarantined himself after the CM showed coronavirus symptoms. Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain had earlier said that "the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but most of the beds reserved for coronavirus patients have been used in 4-5 days."

5.5 lakh coronavirus cases likely in Delhi by July 31: Sisodia

Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-has-left-lockdown-behind-will-get-our-growth-back-says-pm-modi-302546">coronavirus</a> cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71.

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The Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday that 348 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state with total death toll climbing to 223.

The Uttar Pradesh government said 119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers tested positive for coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government allowed markets to open after the lockdown which had come into effect on March 25.

"The number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for coronavirus patients," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said, while adding, "there are total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi out of which 210 are vacant."

"If a hospital refuses to provide a bed even when our app shows beds are available in that hospital, then a person can call on 1031. Our special secretary will take an action immediately and contact the hospital authorities," the Delhi chief minister assured residents during a video call.

Uttarakhand reported 41 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state rising to 999. The death toll due to coronavirus in the state has climbed to seven.

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Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71. Also Read: India's COVID-19 fatality rate at 2.

Mumbai's Dharavi area reported 25 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the area rising to 1,830 with the death toll rising to 71. Also Read: India's COVID-19 fatality rate at 2.82%, ICMR conducting 1.2 lakh tests daily The Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday that 348 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state with total death toll climbing to 223. The Uttar Pradesh government said 119 out of 450 samples of migrant labourers tested positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Delhi government allowed markets to open after the lockdown which had come into effect on March 25. "The number of cases in Delhi are increasing, but there's no need to worry about medical care for coronavirus patients," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said, while adding, "there are total 302 ventilators are available in Delhi out of which 210 are vacant." "If a hospital refuses to provide a bed even when our app shows beds are available in that hospital, then a person can call on 1031. Our special secretary will take an action immediately and contact the hospital authorities," the Delhi chief minister assured residents during a video call. Uttarakhand reported 41 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases in the state rising to 999. The death toll due to coronavirus in the state has climbed to seven.

Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reports 25 COVID-19 cases; markets open in Delhi

India's national capital reported two deaths and 125 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbais-slum-area-dharavi-reports-14-new-covid-19-cases-295617"> coronavirus</a> cases in the last 24 hours&nbsp;taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 3,439, the state health department said.

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There has been no addition to the list of containment zones in Delhi today, the Kejriwal government said after hundred locations were identified as coronavirus "containment zones.

In Rajashthan, 74 new cases coronavirus cases were reported with three new deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases has now risen to 2,438 in the state which includes 55 deaths.

Meanwhile, doctors said a 28-year-old woman who was tested positive for coronavirus in Nagpur gave birth to a baby girl today. The baby will be tested for the virus after three days, hospital doctors said.

As the number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise, the Srinagar administration declared it mandatory to wear face masks at all public places from May 1.

In a relief to Telangana authorities, no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in the state. However, seven new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today, taking the total number of active cases to 582.

The Himachal Pradesh government said no coronavirus cases were reported in the last seven days with the total number of tests now at ten, with one person died due to the virus.

India's national capital reported two deaths and 125 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 3,439, the state health department said.

India's national capital reported two deaths and 125 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of COVID-19 cases to 3,439, the state health department said. Also Read: 1,813 new coronavirus cases, 71 deaths in 24 hours in India There has been no addition to the list of containment zones in Delhi today, the Kejriwal government said after hundred locations were identified as coronavirus "containment zones. In Rajashthan, 74 new cases coronavirus cases were reported with three new deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases has now risen to 2,438 in the state which includes 55 deaths. Meanwhile, doctors said a 28-year-old woman who was tested positive for coronavirus in Nagpur gave birth to a baby girl today. The baby will be tested for the virus after three days, hospital doctors said. As the number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise, the Srinagar administration declared it mandatory to wear face masks at all public places from May 1. In a relief to Telangana authorities, no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in the state. However, seven new coronavirus cases were reported in the state today, taking the total number of active cases to 582. The Himachal Pradesh government said no coronavirus cases were reported in the last seven days with the total number of tests now at ten, with one person died due to the virus.

Delhi reports 125 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that in the past few days the number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/authorities-seal-coronavirus-hotspots-in-srinagar-292454">coronavirus</a> cases had risen significantly in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-mumbai-reports-204-cases-11-deaths-in-one-day-292480">Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day</a>

"On 9 April, 51 cases were reported, 183 on Apri 10, 166 the next day, 356 on April 13," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "in the last two months, many foreigners came to Delhi from affected nations."

In Delhi, two doctors from RML hospital tested positive for COVID-19. "There is a possibility that both of them were exposed to COVID-19 positive cases. Contact tracing has started," RML officials said.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal government said that 120 active coronavirus cases were reported in the state which is an increase of 10 cases since&nbsp;Monday. The state has recorded seven deaths due to coronavirus.

Karnataka reported 13 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

The total number of cases stand at 260 including 10 deaths and 71 people having been discharged, the state government informed.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that in the past few days the number of coronavirus cases had risen significantly in the city. Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day "On 9 April, 51 cases were reported, 183 on Apri 10, 166 the next day, 356 on April 13," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "in the last two months, many foreigners came to Delhi from affected nations.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that in the past few days the number of coronavirus cases had risen significantly in the city. Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day "On 9 April, 51 cases were reported, 183 on Apri 10, 166 the next day, 356 on April 13," the Delhi chief minister said, adding, "in the last two months, many foreigners came to Delhi from affected nations." In Delhi, two doctors from RML hospital tested positive for COVID-19. "There is a possibility that both of them were exposed to COVID-19 positive cases. Contact tracing has started," RML officials said. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government said that 120 active coronavirus cases were reported in the state which is an increase of 10 cases since Monday. The state has recorded seven deaths due to coronavirus. Karnataka reported 13 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases stand at 260 including 10 deaths and 71 people having been discharged, the state government informed.

Last few days has seen COVID-19 cases rise significantly: Delhi CM Kejriwal