COVID-19: Maharashtra, Andhra and Karnataka top active cases list

Maharashtra tops the active cases list with more than 1.5 lakh cases, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 85,945 cases

First person: Amitabh Bachchan on how COVID impacts patient's mental health

Amitabh said the mental condition brought upon by the disease takes a toll on the patient as one is kept away from human contact

He said there was a need to strike a balance between the issues related to health and economy.

Reportedly many of the jail inmates and police personnel deployed in the jail have been infected with COVID-19.

Thackeray also expressed his disapproval over several industries sacking workers amid the lockdown.

Thackeray and his wife performed the 'mahapooja' wearing face masks.

Dharavi, which was once a troublesome coronavirus hotspot, had on Tuesday reported just five new cases, the lowest since April 5.

Under the relaxations, the Maharashtra government has allowed shops, markets and market areas to function for full working hours

The first coronavirus patient was found in the city on March 11 and the first death due to the COVID-19 was reported on March 17

Karnataka health minister said the houses of returnees concerned will be sealed down and they will be quarantined