The number of coronavirus cases in India jumped by 6,654 to 1,25,101 on Saturday, 23 May, in the biggest-ever spike in 24 hours, while the death toll rose by 137 to 3,720. According to Health Ministry data, there are now 69,597 active cases across the country, while 51,783 patients have been cured or discharged and one has migrated.
Meanwhile, the United States recorded 1,260 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing its total to 95,921, news agency AFP reported on Saturday, citing the Johns Hopkins University tally. The country has over 1.6 million coronavirus cases.
China, on the other hand, reported zero new coronavirus infections on Saturday for the first time since it started reporting data in January, the news agency said in another report.
Mumbai on Saturday recorded a spike of 1,566 COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the city to 28,634
Railways on Saturday said, in next 10 days, 36 lakh migrants will travel on Shramik Special trains
Global coronavirus cases surpassed 5 million on Wednesday, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases worldwide
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Fire Broke Out at COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi
A fire broke out at Cygnus Orthocare Hospital, a COVID-designated hospital, in the national capital on Saturday evening.
Eight coronavirus patients were evacuated from the hospital safely.
The fire broke out at the operation theater and recovery room of the hospital on the third floor, reports IANS.
No Air Travel Allowed Yet: Maharashtra Govt
“Maharashtra government has not amended its lockdown order dated 19 May. No air travel allowed yet in this order,” the state government said.
Punjab Reports 16 New Cases
“Sixteen new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2,045, including 1,870 recovered and 39 deaths,” the Government of Punjab said.
759 Positive Cases in TN; 5 Deaths Recorded Today
"Seven hundred and fifty-nine new COVID19 cases and five deaths reported in Tamil Nadu today; the total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 15,512, of which 7,915 are active cases. Death toll now stands at 103,” the Tamil Nadu Health Department said.
Three hundred and sixty-three were also discharged today.