At least 65 children have tested positive for coronavirus in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra over the last four days, as per the data shared by the district civil hospital.
Out of the 119 patients found in the district on 9 June, 25 were children between the age group of 0 and 18.
The Bangladesh government has extended the closure of all schools and colleges till 30 June, in view of a surge in coronavirus cases, according to a media report.
In a notification on Saturday, the Ministry of Education said all primary, secondary, higher secondary and college-level institutions, including Ebtedayee and Qawmi madrasas, would remain closed till 30 June, The Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.
“The COVID-19 situation worsened in some districts and many areas have been locked down.
“In government offices, there will be 100 percent attendance of group A officers and 50 percent for the rest.
Swimming pools, stadiums, sports complexes, cinema theaters, multiplexes will also be closed, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.
“50 percent capacity allowed in Delhi Metro as well as buses.
“Restaurants will be allowed to open at 50 percent seating capacity.
“After 5 am tomorrow, all activities will be allowed except some activities that will be prohibited and some activities that will be done in a restricted manner.
Over 26 crore Covid vaccine doses doses provided to states/ UTs so far.
With the addition of 432 fresh coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,24,704, an official said on Sunday.
With 23 more patients succumbing to coronavirus, the death toll in the district rose to 10,221.
Calling for global unity, leadership, and solidarity to prevent future pandemics, Modi also emphasised on the special responsibility of democratic and transparent societies to deal with the challenge, according to an official statement.
“The prime minister committed India’s support for collective endeavours to improve global health governance.
The daily positivity rate is at 4.25 percent, which is less than 10 percent for 20 consecutive days.
With the COVID-19 situation improving in Delhi, authorities are expected to give more relaxations and allow reopening of salons and weekly markets from next week, sources claimed on Saturday.
“There is a likelihood of the Delhi government announcing more relaxations like reopening salons and weekly markets from next week.
As per the data, the COVID-19 positivity rate and fatality rate are falling in the Osmanabad district but COVID-19 patients in the age group of 0 to 18 years are found in the district for the first time.
However, no child suffering from coronavirus in the district has died, as per the data shared by authorities.
On 17 March last year, Bangladesh had closed all schools to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Last month, Education Minister Dipu Moni said in-class teaching could be reopened on June 13, based on a review of the virus outbreak.
Considering the safety of students, teachers, staff and guardians, and upon the advice of COVID-19 technical committee, the shutdown has been extended,” the newspaper quoted the notification.
Private offices will run on 50 percent capacity from 9 am to 5 pm,” he said.
Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious festival gatherings are prohibited.
In autos, e-rickshaws, or taxis, not more than 2 passengers allowed to ensure social distancing,” he added.
We will observe this for one week, if cases increase, stricter restrictions will be imposed, otherwise, it will be continued,” said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday.
A detailed order will be issued,” Kejriwal said in a press briefing on Sunday.
Active cases have decreased by 54,531 in the last 24 hours to take the tally to 10,26,159.
The recovery rate rose to 95.26 percent in last 24 hours, with 1,32,062 recoveries recorded.
“We demand that chief ministers of these states must resign now; they have no moral right to continue in their positions.
“For God’s sake, have some heart, Mr Modi ,” he said while demanding the inquiry.
The Congress leader said it is also for jobs, the economy and human lives.
“Let’s not reduce human lives to mere statistics.