Latest coronavirus news across the states -

Maharashtra: Maharashtra recorded 3,874 new COVID-19 cases, its highest surge in a day, pushing its tally to 1,28,205. The State also recorded 160 fatalities, its second-highest single-day rise, taking its death toll to 5,984. Nearly 51% of Maharashtra’s cases and 59% deaths are from Mumbai.Maharashtra government has asked hospitals to use oxygen cylinders to provide immediate relief to Covid-19 patients as the state is witnessing a shortage of ventilators. There are only 3,028 ventilators in Maharashtra, which is not adequate considering the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state.

Gujarat: Gujarat reported 539 new Covid-19 cases, the second highest single-day spike, taking the states tally to 26,737.With 20 deaths on Saturday, the state''s death toll has mounted to 1,639, of which Ahmedabad alone has reported 1,315 deaths.

Rajasthan: As many as 154 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Rajasthan on Sunday morning, taking the state count of positive cases to 14,691. According to the state health department, the highest number of cases on Sunday were reported from Dholpur (59), followed by Jaipur (31) and Jhunjhunu (22). So far, 341 people have died in the state due to the disease.Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase employment limit under the MGNREGA from 100 to 200 days which would benefit 70 lakh families in rural areas of the state hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. He said Rajasthan also has a large number of migrant labourers returned home during the lockdown, but has not been covered under the PMGKRY.

Madhya Pradesh: With 142 positive cases reported, the tally of positive patients in Madhya Pradesh reached 11,724. Apart from the new cases, six casualties were also reported in the state on Saturday taking the total death toll to 501.

Manipur: There are presently 14,983 persons in community quarantine, 5,438 persons in official quarantine centers and 530 persons in paid quarantine facilities.In police crackdown against violators of lockdown rules in Manipur, police detained 599 persons along with 349 vehicles yesterday; they were later released after a warning. A total fine of Rs 62,100 was collected from them.

Meghalaya: 5 more persons have recovered and tested negative for COVID-19 in Meghalaya; total cases 44, total Active cases 6, recovered 37.

Mizoram: Out of 15 swab samples tested yesterday at Civil Hospital LungleiTruenat Lab in Mizoram, 14 were confirmed negative for COVID-19. The lone positive result is to be confirmed by the ZMC Lab. The patient, presently under quarantine, has been moved to DCHC Lunglei.

Nagaland: Dimapur DC AnoopKinchi launches AatmaNirbhar Bharat scheme for migrant workers at Burma Camp, Dimapur. Ration rice distributed to around 100 migrant workers.Kohima Municipal Corporation cautions public against disposing PPEs like hand gloves & face masks in public waste bins & public places; urges to keep used PPEs separately for safe disposal.

Kerala: Stringent Covid-19 high alert has been issued in the capital Thiruvananthapuram after an auto driver and his family members tested positive for the virus. Most of his possible contacts, which could be in the range of 80-100, are still unknown. Some areas of the city have been declared containment zones. Meanwhile, the restrictions in Kannur city will be continued till the source of the recent death of a Covid patient-a young driver of Excise department - is found out. As part of Vande Bharat mission, 1490 Pravasis are to reach Kochi recently. Seven flights from the Gulf region will bring them. 1610 Pravasisarrived Kochi yesterday in nine flights. Meanwhile one more Keralite died in Damam today taking the toll of Malayalis in the Gulf to 250. The state reported its highest single-day spike of Covid-19 cases with 127 persons testing positive yesterday.

Tamil Nadu: One dies and 30 test positive for Covid-19 in Puducherry; with this the total number of cases has risen to 366 in the UT with eight deaths. TN CM seeks people’s support as TN sees 2,396 cases, 38 deaths; reiterates that the outbreak cannot be contained without public cooperation. Total cases till yesterday : 56845, Active cases: 24822, Deaths: 704, Discharged: 30271, Active cases in Chennai: 17285.

Karnataka: State government authorises local authorities and civic bodies to open public parks outside containment zones, for any number of hours between 5am to 9pm. Even before fixing rates for COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals, the health department directs 518 private medical colleges and hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka to admit and treat COVID patients as per government protocol and criteria. 416 new cases, 181 discharges & nine deaths reported yesterday. Total positive cases: 8697, Active cases: 3170, Deaths: 132.

Andhra Pradesh: State likely to impose lockdown in worst-hit areas of coronavirus. 439 new cases after testing 24,451 samples with five deaths reported during last 24 hours, 151 discharged. Total cases: 7059, Active: 3599, Recovered: 3354, Deaths: 106. Total number of inter-state cases: 1540, Active: 639, Recovered: 901 in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases from other countries: 330, Active: 278, Recovered: 52, during the same period.

Telangana: Hyderabad-based Hetero has received the manufacturing and marketing approval for the investigational antiviral medicine ‘Remdesivir’ from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the treatment of COVID-19; 'Covifor' will be available in 100 mg vial (injectable) which has to be administered intravenously under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. Total cases till now 7072, Active 3363, Recovered 3506, Deaths 20