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New Delhi: With nearly 3 lakh COVID-19 or coronavirus cases, India has now surpassed the United Kingdom to become the fourth worst-hit country in the world by the deadly virus. Notably, India is only behind the US (20,76,495 cases), Brazil (7,87,489) and Russia (5,02,436), as per Worldometer figures. The country witnessed the highest single-day spike of 357 fatalities and 9,996 cases yesterday, taking the death-toll to 8,102 and the nationwide tally to 2,86,579.
The highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 94,041 followed by Tamil Nadu at 36,841, Delhi at 32,810, Gujarat at 21,521, Uttar Pradesh at 11,610, Rajasthan at 11,600 and Madhya Pradesh at 10,049. In terms of fatalities as well, Maharashtra tops the tally with 3,438 deaths followed by Gujarat (1,347), Delhi (984), Madhya Pradesh (427), West Bengal (432), Tamil Nadu (326), Uttar Pradesh (321), Rajasthan (259) and Telangana (156).
On the positive side, the government said the virus infection has not entered the community transmission stage as the lockdown and containment measures prevented a rapid spread. The countries that have seen community transmission of the virus infection include the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, Turkey, France, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Philippines.
Globally, more than 74 lakh people have tested positive for the dreaded virus infection ever since its emergence in China last December and nearly 4.2 lakh have lost their lives so far. However, close to 35 lakh people have recovered too.
Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi records the highest single-day spike after 2137 COVID-19 positive cases reported today. 71 deaths and 667 recovered/migrated/discharged today. Total number of positive cases here stands at 36,824, including 1214 deaths and 13,398 recovered/migrated/discharged.
#WATCH Jammu & Kashmir: A local artist dressed up as Yamraj today and visited various markets of Udhampur city to create awareness among the people about #COVID19. He urged people to observe social distancing, wear mask and not come out of houses unnecessarily. pic.twitter.com/Gwl3jFVci1
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
10 addl flights between India & USA under #VandeBharatMission phase 3 will be operated b/w 20th June & 3rd July. 4 each from/to NewYork & Washington and One each from/to San Francisco & Chicago. Bookings will open only on Air India website, on 13th June from 6 pm IST: Air India pic.twitter.com/NdtgzkJVEd
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
MHA permits certain categories of foreigners incl OCI cardholders to enter India – dependent family members of foreign diplomats & official/service passport holding service staff accredited to foreign diplomatic missions, consular offices or accredited international orgs in India
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2020
Coronavirus LIVE: The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Maharashtra crosses 1 Lakh, stands at 1,01,141 after 3493 positive cases were reported today. Total death toll stands at 3717 out of which 127 were reported today.
Coronavirus LIVE: Do’s And Don’ts For Private/Corporate Offices
6. All meetings should be held via video conferencing.
7. Staggered office hours, lunch hours and coffee breaks.
8. Face covers/masks and gloves for staff in valet parking.
9. Limited number of people to be allowed in elevators.
10. Ensure regular supply of hand sanitizers/soap/running water in washrooms.
Coronavirus LIVE: Do’s And Don’ts For Private/Corporate Offices
6. All meetings should be held via video conferencing.
7. Staggered office hours, lunch hours and coffee breaks.
8. Face covers/masks and gloves for staff in valet parking.
9. Limited number of people to be allowed in elevators.
10. Ensure regular supply of hand sanitizers/soap/running water in washrooms.
Coronavirus LIVE: Do’s And Don’ts For Private/Corporate Offices
1. Officers/staff residing in the containment zones should inform the supervisory officers and work from home.
2. Staff/drivers residing in containment zones should not be allowed to drive vehicles.
3. Drivers of office cabs to maintain social distancing and follow required dos and don’ts
4. Avoid frontline work and take extra precaution for high-risk employees.
5. Suspend issue of visitors/temporary passes and screen the permitted visitors properly.
Coronavirus LIVE: Do’s And Don’ts For Hotels
6. Separate entry and exit for guests, and staff or goods and supplies.
7. Room service to be encouraged, instead of dine-in. Hotels must ensure no-contact service by delivering the food package at the door. Delivery staff to be screened thermally on a regular basis.
8. Hotels must provide the necessary personal protection equipment (PPEs) to all staffers.
9. Social distancing to be maintained in the kitchen. The area must be sanitised at regular intervals to ensure safety.
10. Communication between guests and in-house staff to be encouraged via intercom facility or mobile phone.
Coronavirus LIVE: Do’s And Don’ts For Hotels
1. Hotels must ensure proper crowd management inside and outside the premises, like at the parking lot. Basic social distancing norms to be strictly followed.
2. Thermal screening and sanitiser dispensers must at entrance. Only asymptomatic staff and guests to be allowed to enter the premises.
3. No staffers or customers to be allowed without wearing masks/face covers.
4. Regular cleaning and disinfection should be conducted on frequently touched surfaces. Deep cleaning of washrooms must at regular intervals.
5. Gaming arcade, swimming pool and children’s play area to remain closed at all cost. Restaurants, if any, must follow central guidelines or SOP for restaurants.
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