Coronavirus: Virus not less potent, WHO says after Italian doctor claim

Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and three cabinet colleagues were in self-quarantine Monday following a meeting last week with Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, who has tested positive for coronavirus. Satpal Maharaj, his wife and 21 other people – family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household – have tested positive, an official said on Sunday. On Friday, Satpal Maharaj had attended a meeting of the state cabinet.

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Gujarat's Ahmedabad will be held for the first time in 143 years without the accompaniment of troupes, tableau trucks, and massive crowds in view of novel coronavirus outbreak. Only three chariots, each to be pulled by 30 persons, will be taken out in the presence of temple trustees and priests as part of the 143rd edition of the yatra on June 23, coinciding with "Ashadhi Beej", said a temple trustee.

The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc plan to start testing their jab in 5- to 12-year-olds as schools and nurseries reopen in the U.K. Children appear to be less affected by Covid-19, though their role in transmission of the virus remains unclear. A vaccine would protect them and ensure they don't infect others who are more at risk, like teachers or grandparents.

Total number of cases in the country has risen to 26,940, and total deaths to 1,641.

A large number of people had gathered at Thukral's residence for collecting free ration.

People came out on the streets of Kolkata in large numbers with total disregard to social-distancing norms, while traffic snarl was noticed in many places as the lockdown relaxations come into effect in West Bengal on Monday. People either availed of the skeletal public transport or travelled to their workplaces in two-wheelers and cars. Traffic snarls were noticed on Jessore Road near airport, Esplanade, Howrah Bridge, BT Road and VIP Road, with people standing in queues waiting for buses and auto.

Restrictions on entering religious places to stay till June 30, hotels can book up to 30% capacity. Schools and colleges to remain closed till July 31. Fine on spitting in public places raised from Rs 200 to Rs 500.