Coronavirus in India: Delhi's cases reaches 4,122, 64 dead so far

As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak continues to spread like wildfire in India, the central and state governments are respectively amping up all of their efforts to check potential contamination. A nationwide lockdown is in place, which was further extended on Friday (May 1) by the Ministry of Home Affairs for two weeks beyond May 3. This is the second extension to the lockdown first announced on March 24 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had declared an extension of the initial nationwide lockdown till May 3 to battle the novel coronavirus.

The MHA on Friday also issued new guidelines to regulate different activities in this period, based on the risk profiling of the districts of the country into red (hotspot), green and orange zones. The guidelines have permitted considerable relaxations in the districts falling in the green and orange zones.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in India crossed the 35,000-mark on Friday, while the death toll topped the 1,152-mark as well.

In India, the state of Maharashtra has emerged as the epicenter of coronavirus spread where cases have neared the 10,000-mark with at least 432 deaths. Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state. Notably, one of the real challenges in Mumbai is controlling the disease contamination in Asia's biggest slum -- Dharavi, which is an extremely densely-populated region.

Meanwhile, the classification of districts into red, green and orange zones will be shared by MoHFW with the States and Union Territories (UTs) on a weekly basis, or earlier, as required. While States and UTs can include additional districts as red and orange zones, they may not lower the classification of a district included by MoHFW in the list of red or orange zones.

The new guidelines also prescribe certain measures for well being and safety of persons. Hence, movement of individuals, for all non-essential activities, shall remain strictly prohibited between 7 pm to 7 am, the MHA said. Local authorities shall issue orders under appropriate provisions of law, such as prohibitory orders [curfew] under Section 144 of CrPC, for this purpose, and ensure strict compliance, the ministry said.

Here are the latest updates on coronavirus in India on Saturday, 2 May 2020

23:10 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Delhi: 384 new positive cases and 3 deaths have been reported in the national capital today. Total positive cases now stand at 4,122. Total active cases stand at 2802 now. 64 deaths have been reported in the national capital to date.

22:55 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

West Bengal: 70 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 today and 7 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in West Bengal. 45 patients have been discharged in the last 24 hours.

22:30 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Rajasthan: 106 persons have tested positive today in the state taking the total number of positive cases to 2,772. 6 deaths have been reported today, death toll rises to 68.

22:20 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Telangana: 17 positive cases reported today, taking the total number of active cases to 533 in the state. The death toll stands at 29.

22:10 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Gujarat: The total number of cases increased by 333 to 5,504. Active cases - 3,896. Death count jumped to 262 after 26 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Recovered - 896. Ahmedabad registered the most number of cases today - 250.

21:40 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Maharashtra: COVID-19 positive cases jumped to 12,296. Today 790 new positive cases. Today total 36 death in the state. Total of 521 deaths.

20:48 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Karnataka Govt permits movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and others 'as one-time measure from district to district with one-time, one-day, one-stay passes'.

20:13 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Mumbai: 547 new COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths have been reported today, taking the total number of cases to 8,172 and deaths to 322. 137 patients discharged today after recovery; total of 1,704 patients have been discharged till today.

19:30 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Punjab: 187 new cases have been reported in the state today which includes 53 cases from Amritsar. Total positive cases in the state stand at 772. 

18:33 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Chandigarh: Six new positive cases have been reported today taking the total number of positive cases to 94. 

17:10 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Tamil Nadu: 231 new positive cases today. 2,757 total cases in the state. 29 discharged today. 1,341 total discharged. Total deaths till date 29. Chennai - 174 cases today. 1,034 active cases in Chennai.

15:49 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

In orange zones, in addition to the activities prohibited throughout the country, inter-district & intra-district plying of buses remains prohibited. Taxis & cab aggregators are permitted, with one driver & two passengers only: Ministry of Home Affairs. 

15:27 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

54 new #COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today; taking the total number of positive cases to 2720: Rajasthan Health Department

 

54 new #COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today; taking the total number of positive cases to 2720: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/modoycs4CA

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

15:00 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Punjab: Farmers in Moga are not able to sell their wheat harvest due to lack of gunny bags which is required for packaging&transporting it. Sandeep Hans,DC says,"Jute industries were closed due to #COVID19 lockdown causing this problem but it will be solved in couple of days".

14:43 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

37 people have been tested positive for #COVID19 so far in Punjab's Hoshiarpur after returning from Huzur Sahib in Nanded of Maharashtra: District Collector Apneet Riyait

14:30 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Delhi High Court's Administrative and General Supervision Committee in its meeting held today, through video conferencing, has decided to extend the suspension of the functioning of the Delhi High Court and its subordinate courts till May 17. #lockdownindia

12:55 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

MHA: Barber and saloon are open in the orange and green zone. RWAs should take a call regarding allowing the movement of outsiders. But keep in mind health protocols. No public transport. Also, the responsibility lies with the person calling and allowing in case of any mishappening.

12:37 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Jammu & Kashmir: The Army has established a dedicated COVID19 Health Centre in Budgam. The facility opened up at the Old Air Field, Rangreth under the Chinar Corps. This facility will cater to an approximate 250 patients.

 

Jammu & Kashmir: The Army has established a dedicated COVID19 Health Centre in Budgam. The facility opened up at the Old Air Field, Rangreth under the Chinar Corps. This facility will cater to an approximate 250 patients. pic.twitter.com/S0D1KObLLG

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

12:28 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

9 new COVID19 positive cases have been reported from 1st May, 5:00 PM 
to 2nd May, 12:00 noon. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 598: Government of Karnataka

 

9 new COVID19 positive cases have been reported from 1st May, 5:00 PM
to 2nd May, 12:00 noon. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 598: Government of Karnataka pic.twitter.com/yFdGppqLcY

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

12:24 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

At INS Angre in Mumbai, we've had a total of 38 COVID19 positive cases. Of these, 12 have already been discharged from hospital while 26 are undergoing treatment. There have been no positive case on any of our warships&submarines: India Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar

 

11:55 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Tamil Nadu: Maintenance and repair work at Pamban Railway Bridge being carried out by the railway employees today in Rameswaram, amid #COVID19 lockdown.

 

Tamil Nadu: Maintenance and repair work at Pamban Railway Bridge being carried out by the railway employees today in Rameswaram, amid #COVID19 lockdown. pic.twitter.com/yqu0plt4nw

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

11:44 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

62 new #COVID19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1525. The death toll stands at 33: Andhra Pradesh Health Department

 

62 new #COVID19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1525. The death toll stands at 33: Andhra Pradesh Health Department pic.twitter.com/9cQaPNYJaW

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

10:27 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

All 11 districts in Delhi to stay in 'red zone' till May 17. A red zone is defined where there are more than 10 cases of #COVID19 in a district. Relief measures given by Centre in red zones will be applicable here: Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

10:24 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Till now, there are a total of 113 COVID19 positive cases, 2 deaths in Jharkhand: State's Health Department

9:35 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

12 new positive cases of #COVID19 and 3 deaths have been reported today in Rajasthan taking the total number of cases to 2678 and 65 deaths. 1116 people have recovered while 714 have been discharged till date: Rajasthan Health Department

 

12 new positive cases of #COVID19 and 3 deaths have been reported today in Rajasthan taking the total number of cases to 2678 and 65 deaths. 1116 people have recovered while 714 have been discharged till date: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/jh6y127kIU

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

9:30 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camped in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including 1 recovered and 1 death: CRPF

9:29 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

2 new positive cases of #COVID19 have been reported today, from samples taken at Flu Corners. They will be taken to isolation facilities. Their contact tracing will be done & each contact will be tested. Total cases rise to 94: Girish Dayalan, Deputy Commissioner Mohali  #Punjab

9:13 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Pune: 74 buses from Maharashtra brought back stranded students from Kota, Rajasthan, last night. All students underwent health screening at Swar Gate bus stand and were advised home quarantine.

 

Pune: 74 buses from Maharashtra brought back stranded students from Kota, Rajasthan, last night. All students underwent health screening at Swar Gate bus stand and were advised home quarantine#Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/DbNGnLnIAg

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

8:58 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

2,293 new cases, 71 deaths in the last 24 hours; this is the highest number of cases reported in one day: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

8:55 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

Total number of #COVID19 positive cases in India rises to 37336 including 26167 active cases, 9950 cured/discharged/migrated and 1218 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

 

Total number of #COVID19 positive cases in India rises to 37336 including 26167 active cases, 9950 cured/discharged/migrated and 1218 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/GrJQZy6qMb

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

8:22 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020 

A 68-year-old patient who had tested positive for COVID19 passes away in Pune. The cause of death is acute respiratory failure due to ARDS with Myocarditis with COVID19 infection. Total death toll in Pune district is now 100: Pune Health officials, Maharashtra

7:59 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

MP: 347 migrant labourers belonging to 28 Dists arrived at Misrod railway stn (near Bhopal) from Nashik, today. SDM Bhopal says,"All passengers declared fit after the health screening. They're now proceeding to their respective districts where they'll again undergo health screening".

7:42 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Madhya Pradesh: A'Shramik Special train' carrying migrant labourers arrived at Misrod railway station (near Bhopal) from Nashik, Maharashtra today. All passengers will be screened by health officials before departure to their respective districts in the state. 

 

Madhya Pradesh: A'Shramik Special train' carrying migrant labourers arrived at Misrod railway station (near Bhopal) from Nashik, Maharashtra today. All passengers will be screened by health officials before departure to their respective districts in the state. #COVID19Lockdown pic.twitter.com/xJcY8RtqhO

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

6:49 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Haryana: Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border, amid #CoronaLockdown. Individual inter-state and inter-district movement have been curtailed in Gurugram, including media persons, police and doctors, in a bid to contain coronavirus cases.

 

Haryana: Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border, amid #CoronaLockdown. Individual inter-state and inter-district movement have been curtailed in Gurugram, including media persons, police and doctors, in a bid to contain coronavirus cases. pic.twitter.com/niYhKc1Ahx

— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020

 

6:18 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

#COVID19 deaths in the United States of America (USA) climbed by 1,883 in the past 24 hours, as per Johns Hopkins University tally: AFP news agency

3:32 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

United States of America (USA) approves Gilead's remdesivir drug for coronavirus patients, says President Donald Trump: AFP news agency

12:52 IST Saturday, 2 May 2020

Till now, 5 trains have commenced their journeys carrying migrant workers, students & other people on the request of the respective state governments. The trains are - Lingampally to Hatia, Aluva to Bhubaneswar, Nashik to Bhopal, Jaipur to Patna,& Kota to Hatia: Railways official