Health News updates across the states including latest COVID developments -

Maharashtra: 3607 new COVID-19 cases have been reported on Thursday, taking the number of coronavirus positive cases to 97,648. The number of active cases stands at 47,968, while 152 deaths have been reported on Thursday. Hotspot Mumbai reported 1540 positive cases on Thursday, thereby taking the tally of cases in the city to 53,985. Considering the hardships faced by the Covid-19 patients in the allotment of beds in the hospitals in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has established a Decentralized Hospital Bed Management System and made it operational in all the 24 wards.
Gujarat: The number of coronavirus cases in Gujarat rose to 22,032 with the addition of 513 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. 366 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 15,109 in the state. With the death of 38 more patients in the last 24 hours, the death toll in the state increased to 1,385. Reversing its earlier decision, the state government has allowed testing by private laboratories from today based on the prescription of any private physician who is an MD.
Rajasthan:92 new COVID-19 cases have been reported till today morning. Most of these new cases have been reported from Sirohi followed by Jaipur. On a positive note, the recovery rate of the COVID 19 patients has improved to more than 74% in the state.8843 out of a total of 11,930 patients have recovered in the state so far. The number of active patients of COVID-19 in the state now stands at 2,818, while 269 persons died due to Corona infection till date.
Madhya Pradesh: The Coronavirus case count in the state reached 10,241 with192 new patients being detected in the last 24 hours. Also, 4 deaths occurred on Thursday, taking the death toll to 431. Since lockdown was eased on May 31, the state has added 2,152 new COVID-19 cases.
Chhattisgarh: 46 new COVID-19 were detected on Thursday, taking the tally of coronavirus infected patients to 1398, out of which 945 are active cases.
Goa: 30 new COVID-19 cases have been detected on Thursday, taking the state tally to 417, out of which 350 are active cases.
Punjab: Amid apprehensions of community spread of Covid and projections indicating that the pandemic peak in the state was still two months away, Punjab Chief Minister has ordered stricter lockdown on the weekends and public holidays, with movement to be restricted to e-pass holders. The Chief Minister said such tough measures were necessitated on account of the spiralling Covid cases across the world. Stringent curbs could help delay the peak for as long as possible, he added, pointing out that with no early vaccine or treatment in sight, strict protocols was the only way to fight the pandemic.
Himachal Pradesh: Chief Minister said that the State Government has decided to provide facility of tests and treatment of corona under the Himcare and Ayushman Bharat Yojna. He said that about 5.69 lakh eligible people of the State were provided social security pension in advance for the period of three months so that this vulnerable section of the society does not face any inconvenience due to corona pandemic. He said that 44000 new cases of social security pension have also been sanctioned.
Kerala: Covid death toll in Kerala rose to 19 with the death of one more person in Kannur who was under quarantine after returning from Mumbai on June 9. Meanwhile, authorities are mulling stringent restrictions in Thrissur where the number of Covid-19 cases through contact is increasing. The division bench of Kerala High Court today stayed the order of a single judge bench allowing private bus operators to collect the increased fare from passengers, in view of the Covid-19 situation. Six more Keralites have succumbed to Covid-19 in the Gulf, taking the number of Keralites died in Gulf to 215. Nearly 300 Keralites have died of Covid-19 outside the state. 83 new positive cases were reported in Kerala yesterday. 1,258 patients are now under treatment.
Tamil Nadu: SC allows Tamil Nadu government to devise methods on the selling of liquor via online or physical sales. Madras High Court issues notice to state and Centre over Tamils stranded abroad.Vehicle checks intensified on the Chennai-Chengalpattu border, valid e-passes mandatory. Scotching rumours, Tamil Nadu govt says there will be no total lockdown in Chennai. 1875 new cases, 1372 recoveries & 23 deaths yesterday. 1406 cases from Chennai. Total cases: 38716, Active cases: 17659, Deaths: 349, Active cases in Chennai: 13310.
Karnataka: Higher Education Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Dr C N Aswath Narayan said that after complete unlock, State will conduct exams for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Meanwhile, Medical Education Minister Dr. K Sudhakar said ILI (Influenza-Like Symptoms) patients will be tested separately. 204 new cases, 114 discharges & three deaths reported yesterday. Total positive cases: 6245, Active cases: 3195, Deaths: 72, Recovered: 2976.
Andhra Pradesh: ACB arrests former minister and TDP leader, K Atchannaidu in Srikakulam district for alleged involvement in multi-crore ESIC scam. The state decides to recruit doctors and paramedical staff amid spike in cases. Notification issued to fill 9,712 posts on a regular, contract and outsourcing basis. Sri GovindarajaSwamy Temple in Tirupati shut after TTD employee tests positive for COVID-19. 141 new cases, 59 discharged and no death reported during last 24 hours after testing 11,775 samples. Total cases: 4402. Active: 1723, Recovered: 2599, Deaths: 80.
Telangana: The junior doctors at Gandhi Hospital on Friday morning have conditionally called off their strike and have resumed their duties with immediate effect. All Telangana districts back in corona virus grip. Total no of cases mounts to 4,320, of which 2,162 are active cases.
Arunachal Pradesh: In Arunachal Pradesh, 13,479 number of COVID19 tests conducted so far. Total cases 67 and active cases 63.The total number of violations of lockdown in Arunachal Pradesh is 12,272. Numbers of arrests 624 and 891 vehicles seized. Rs 27 lakh has been collected as fine.
Manipur: Health Minister hands over two ambulances for Kamjong and Noneydistricts.The ambulances have been procured on the PPP model for transportation of COVID19 patients and suspects.
Mizoram: Mizoram's Health Minister said that all returnees from Chennai will be tested for COVID19. The decision has been taken in the wake of several Chennai returnees testing positive in the neighbouring states.
Nagaland: Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench grants 3 week time to Nagaland Govt to submit its response to a PIL filed against imposition of COVID19 cess on petroleum products. Traditional huts await Lotha returnees at Diphupar, Nagaland. The huts constructed in traditional Naga style will house around 15 persons from the Lotha community.
Tripura: CM held a review meeting of the Health & Family Welfare Department along with higher officials to discuss about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic.