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Goa recorded 174 new Covid-19 cases today
Taking total cases to 4,027 out of which 1,552 cases are active and 2449 are recovered. A total of 26 patients have died due to the disease in the state till date.
25 new Covid-19 cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 330. The number of active cases in the state is now 222. Till date, 108 people have been cured & discharged, reportsSikkim Health Department.
West Bengal reports 2,261 new Covid-19 positive cases and 35 deaths today
Total number of cases rise to 47,030 including 17,813 active cases, 28,035 discharged cases and 1,182 deaths.
995 new Covid-19positive cases, 905 discharges and 62 deaths have been reported in Mumbai today. Total number of cases rises to 1,03,262 including 23,893 active cases, 73,555 discharged patients and 5,814 deaths, saysBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
BMTC will operate its services from tomorrow for general public
BMTC will operate 1500 services in Bangalore city on major routes between 6am to 8pm, excluding containment zones. Passengers without face masks not allowed.
25 new Covid-19 cases in Sikkim, tally 330, active cases 222
Sharjeel Imam has tested positive for Covid-19, reports ANI quoting sources
Delhi Police Special Cell had applied for his production warrant in Assam as he is lodged at Guwahati Central Jail andhe was going to be presented before a Delhi Court on 25th July, but will not be produced now, reports ANI quoting sources.
Maharashtra Covid-19 updates- July 21
- 7188 patients discharged today; 1,82,217 Covid-19 patients discharged after full recovery until today; Recovery rate in the state is 55.72% 8369 new cases in the state today
- 246 Covid-19 deaths reported in the state today. Case fatality rate in the state: 3.75%
- Out of 16,40,644 laboratory samples, 3,27,031 have been tested positive (19.93%) forCovid-19 until today.
- Currently, 7,79,676 people are in home quarantine and 45,077 people are in institutional quarantine.
In order to ramp up testing in containment zones, 2 lakh rapid Antigen test kits procured & supplied to all districts. 50,000 antigen tests will be conducted in Bengaluru Rural & Urban Districts. Our target is to conduct 35,000 Antigen tests per day, saysKarnataka Minister for Medical Education K Sudhakar.
Karnataka reports 3,649 new Covid-19 cases & 61 deaths today
Total positive cases in the State stand at 71,069 and the death toll is at 1,464. There are 44,140 active cases.
Medical teams will be sent to 8 districts which have many Covid-19 cases: Rajasthan health minister
Today, we are conducting 27,000 tests per day. Covid-19 death rate in the state is 1.87% which is lower than the national average: Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma
IPL 2020 will now be held in the UAE. We have applied for government's permission. We will discuss the further course of action in IPL General Council, says Brijesh Patel, IPL Chairman
Daily Covid-19 confirmed cases cross 1000-mark for the first in Gujarat
With this the state's tally also breaches 50,000 mark, death toll reaches 2201 with 34 deaths, one of the highest in 24 hours.
1349 Covid-19 positive cases, and 27 deaths reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 1,25,096 & 3690 deaths: Government of Delhi
14 new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Chandigarh today, taking the total number of positive cases to 751, says Chandigarh's Health Department
Number of Covid-19 cases reaches 1,656; active cases stand at 561: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
Tamil Nadu recorded 4,965 new Covid-19 cases and 75 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 51,344 and death toll to 2,626
Number of Covid-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh reaches 1,656; active cases stand at 561
Kerala Covid-19 Updates - July 21
Total infected so far: 13,994
Now under treatment : 8,056
Recovered so far :5,890
44 died
720 fresh cases today
274 recovered today
1.62 lakh in home and institutional quarantine
5,277 in hospital observation
5.65 lakh samples tested so far
7,410 results pending
Segregation of Covid-19 biomedical waste must to avoid further contamination, says National Green Tribunal
Delhi court allows 121 foreigners who were a part of Tablighi Jamaat from Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan to walk free on payment of different fines
Action will be taken against those who do not wear masks: CM BS Yediyurappa
Lockdown is not the only solution, not just in Bengaluru but in all parts of the state there will be no more lockdowns. Restrictions in containment zones will be implemented more stringently than before, says CM BS Yediyurappa. "I request with folded hands, children and those above 60 years of age not to go out," he adds.
Covid-19 patients need a strong community support system. Measures being taken to ensure ambulances are deployed at the grassroots level: CM BS Yediyurappa
No lockdown in Bengaluru or anywhere in Karnataka, says CM B S Yediyurappa.
Media should give confidence, courage to people, says CM BSY
The media has played an important role in the Covid-19battle. I seek cooperation from the media and the Opposition. Our officials are working around the clock, going beyond their call of duty, says CM B S Yediyurappa.
Not a single rupee of funds for Covid-19 has been misappropriated: CM Yediyurappa.
I appeal to Opposition to give us constructive criticism and not hinder the government's measure by putting across false allegations. I ask the Opposition, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah,to seek any information you need and will ensure it reaches you in 24 hours.
It is true there was delay in getting test reports earlier, measures have been taken to ensure test reports will be delivered within 24 hours: CM BS Yediyurappa
I ask you with folded hands, not to resort to suicide: CM Yediyurappa
The governmentis takingmeasures to contain spread of Covid-19. There are reports of Covid-19positive patients attempting suicide, I ask youwith folded hands, not to resort to that, says Karnataka CM Yediyurappa. Adding that 98% of patients recover without any hiccups.
A real time dashboard has been put in place to track beds for Covid-19 patients, says CM Yediyurappa
Lockdown is not a solution with for Covid-19, as much as people wear masks and follow other measures, we can reduce Covid-19 infections, says Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
India's two Covid-19 vaccines are in phase 1 and 2 of trials. Discussions have already begun how will the vaccines be made available to all those who need it: Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog
Karnataka govt decides to allow even asymptomatic Covid-19 candidates to write KCET 2020. Quarantine rules relaxed for students from other states.
Covid-19 case fatality rate has dropped to 2.43%; effective clinical management leading to decrease in fatality rate: Union Health Ministry
Aggressive testing is necessary to bring down Covid-19 positivity rate; the aim is to maintain this level of testing so as to bring down positivity rate below 5%: Health ministry
Number of Covid-19 deaths per million population in India continues to be among the lowest in the world, says Rajesh Bhushan, health ministry.
30 States/Union Territories have positivity rate lower than India average: Health Ministry on Covid-19 situation in the country, says the health ministry
19 States and Union Territories are performing more than 140 tests per day per million population, says health ministry in daily briefing.
BMC removes poster declaring actor Rekha's residence in Mumbai as containment zone. A security guard at the premises had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier. (ANI)
Iran records new single-day record death toll from from coronavirus of 229
431 new Covid-19 cases have been reported so far on 20th July in Bihar. 678 cases of 19th July and before have been reported in the system. Total cases stand at 28,564, reports the state's health department.
Possible but not certain Covid-19 vaccine could be rolled out this year: Oxford developer
The University ofOxford's possible Covid-19 vaccine could be rolled out by the end of the year but there is no certainty that will happen, the lead developer of the vaccine said on Tuesday.
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa to address state at 5 pm today
Recovery rate in India reaches 62.61%
Number of people recovered from coronavirus crosses seven lakh mark in India, case fatality rate continues to decline reaching 2.43%
1,43,81,303 samples tested for Covid-19 up to 20th July. Of these 3,33,395 were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Spike of 37,148 cases and 587 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours. Total Covid-19 positive cases stand at 11,55,191 including 4,02,529 active cases, 7,24,578 cured/discharged/migrated and 28084 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The three-member team led by Joint Secretary in Health and Family Welfare Ministry Lav Agarwal has instructed Bihar government to enforce guidelines strictly in the containment zones and limit people's movement in order to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Scaled-down hajj pilgrimage to start from July 29 amid Covid-19 crisis: Saudi Arabia officials
"The stand of pilgrims on Mount Arafat, the peak of the hajj ritual, falls on Thursday," the official Saudi Press Agency cited the Supreme Court as saying, indicating that Wednesday would be the first day of the annual event.
Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on July 21
Here’s the tally of Covid-19 positive cases in India and the state-wise impact:
India adding new infections fast, active Covid-19 cases may double in a fortnight
India is adding new Covid-19 cases at a much faster pace than a fortnight ago as total infections crossed 11.18 lakh, signaling the shortcomings in implementing the containment measures to combat the spread of infection.
Experts suspect flaws in antigen test behind decreasing Covid-19 figures in Delhi, Ahmedabad
The national capital that reported 31 per centpositivity rate (out of 100 tests, 31 was Covid-19 positive) in the second week of June, now has a positivity rate of less than 10 per cent. The same has dipped in Ahmedabad too in the recent weeks though the Gujarat capital was considered one of the hotspots in June.
Government struggles as coronavirus erupts in 'Bengaluru Triangle'
A triangular area spread across three zones— East, West, South— is powering the Covid-19 caseload in Bengaluru, with officials blaming uncontrolled movement of inter-state travellers and a lack of administrative oversight over key wards for thespurt in cases.
Covid-19: Jubilant Generics gets nod to manufacture, market anti-viral drug Remdesivir
After Hetero, Cipla and Mylan, another pharmaceutical major Jubilant Generics Ltd, Uttar Pradesh was given permission by India's drug regulator on Monday to manufacture and market anti-viral drug Remdesivir for "restricted emergency use" on hospitalised Covid-19 patients, official sources told PTI.
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11 army, 18 ITBP jawans among record 110 new Covid-19 cases in HP
Himachal Pradesh on Monday recorded 110 Covid-19 cases, its highest single-day spike in infections, bringing the virus count to 1,632 in the state, officials said.
Jammu and Kashmir reports 751 new Covid-19 cases
751 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today, 240 from Jammu division and 511 from Kashmir division. A total number of cases stands at 14650. Death toll rises to 254 after 10 deaths were reported today: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir
West Bengal sees highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases
Highest single-day spike of 2,282 Covid-19 cases takes West Bengal tally to 44,769; toll mounts to 1,147 with 35 more fatalities: Health dept
Rajasthan reports 956 new Covid-19 cases
956 new Covid-19 positive cases and 9 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 8:30 PM today. A total number of cases rise to 30390 including 7627 active cases and 568 deaths: State Health Department
Karnataka's Covid-19 cases cross 60,000
Lockdown won't be extended in Pune beyond July 23: District Collector
Ongoing strict lockdownin Punewill not be extended beyond July 23, but there will be some restrictions in place to curb Covid-19 spread: District collector
Telangana's Covid-19 tally reaches 46,274
Telangana recorded 1,198 new Covid-19positive cases and 7 deaths today. Total number of cases rise to 46,274 including 11,530 active cases and 422 deaths: Government of Telangana
Covid-19 cases in Haryana reach 26,858
694 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Haryana today, taking the total number of cases to 26858: State Health Department
Gujarat sees record one-day spike of 998 Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 49,439; toll up by 20 to 2,167: Health department
Maharashtra reports 8,240 new Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra's Covid-19 tally rises to 3,18,695 with 8,240 fresh cases; 176 new deaths take toll to 12,030: Health department
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be held October – Nov 2021 with the final on 14 Nov 2021.ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will be held Oct –Nov 2022 with the final on 13 Nov 2022. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India Oct-Nov 2023 with the final on 26 Nov: ICC
Health Min writes to states to ramp up Covid-19 testing
Sikkim govt decides to impose complete lockdown in the state from July 21-27 amid rising Covid-19 cases: Officials
Andhra Pradesh records 4074 new Covid-19 cases
In the last 24 hours, 4074 new Covid-19 positive cases and 54 deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of cases rise to 53724 including 28800 active cases, 24228 discharged cases and 696 deaths: State Covid-19 Nodal Officer
Himachal Pradesh govt decides to increase bus fares by 25%, minimum fare for first 3 km increased from Rs 5 to Rs 7: Official
Odisha announces monetary incentives for doctors, paramedics
Odisha government announces monetary incentives for doctors, paramedics and Class lV employees deployed at dedicated Covidhospitals/health centres in the state. Rs 1000 per day for doctors, Rs 500 per day for paramedics and Rs 200 per day for Class lV employees.
Tamil Nadu reports nearly 5,000 fresh Covid-19 cases, 70 new deaths
Mumbai's Dharavi slum sprawl adds 12 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 2,492: BMC
Kerala reports 794 new Covid-19 cases
Kerala reported 794 new Covid-19 cases today, taking active cases to 7,611. A total of 5,618 patients have been discharged so far in the state: CMO
In a first, 2 private hospitals in Patna get nod for Covid-19 treatment: Official
Community transmission of Covid-19 recorded in a few areas in West Bengal: Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Delhi reports 954 new Covid-19 cases
954 new Covid-19positive cases, 1784 recovered/discharged/migrated & 35 deaths reported in Delhi today. The total number of positive cases now rises to 1,23,747 including 1,04,918 recovered/discharged/migrated and 3,663 deaths: Government of Delhi
West Bengal govt announces total lockdown across state for two days every week amid spike in Covid-19 cases
There'll be a 2-day complete lockdown every week from this week. In current week, on Thursday & Saturday the state govt imposes, in addition to running broad-based containment zone approach, a complete lockdown all over the state: West Bengal Home Secy Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Not much evidence about community transmission in India, says AIIMS Director
There is not much evidence that there is community transmission happening at a national level. But there are hotspots, even in cities where there is a spike of cases & it very likely that local community transmission in those areas is happening: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria
India's morality rate much lower than other countries: AIIMS
If you look at the data from Southeast Asia, not just India, the mortality rate is much lower than what happened in Italy & Spain or what is happening in the United States: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria
Vaccine trial will be done on people aged 18-55 years: AIIMS Director
Phase 1 of the vaccine trial will be done on healthy people aged 18-55 years who have no co-morbidity. A total of 1125 samples have been collected of which 375 will be studied in first phase&in second phase 750 ppl will be recruited between 12-65 years: Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director
1076 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 27455: State Health Department
Covid-19 in UP can't be controlled by 'jugad', says Mayawati
Covid-19 assuming horrible shape in UP, it's a matter of serious concern; the pandemic can be controlled not by 'jugaad', but by making proper arrangements: BSP president Mayawati
2 private hospitals in Patna get nod for Covid-19 treatment as cases surge
Two private hospitals in Patna were given the approval on Monday to treat Covid-19 patients amid the rising number of cases in the city.
France says up to 500 coronavirus clusters but no 'second wave' yet
French authorities have reported 400 to 500 active coronavirus outbreak clusters but there are no signs of an imminent "second wave," Health Minister Olivier Veran said Monday.
As COVID cases rise, Ker gears up to treat 50K patients at a time
Kerala has made arrangements to treat around 50,000 COVID-19 patients at a time, doubling the first line treatment centres to 56 as it battles the third wave of the infections that has pushed the active cases to over 7,000 in the last over two months.
State Health Minister K K Shailaja said experts have forecast a surge in the number of cases next month but sounded confident that the government can manage any such situation with the measures being taken by it.
Mylan launches generic version of Remdesivir in India for COVID-19 patients
Pharma major Mylan on Monday said it has commercially launched the generic version of Remdesivir drug under the brand name 'Desrem'in India for treatment of coronavirus patients.
The company had earlier said thatits Remdesivirwill be availablein July in India at a price of Rs 4,800 per 100 mg vial.
COVID-19 tally crosses 50,000-mark in Pune
The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra's Pune district crossed the 50,000-mark after 473 more people tested positive for the disease, a health official said on Monday.
The district now has total 51,885 COVID-19 cases, while the death toll due to the disease has reached 1,343, the official said.
Out of the total cases, over 37,000 have been reported from Pune city, as per the figures.
Indian Commercial Pilots' Assoc. writes to Air India CMD
Indian Commercial Pilots' Assoc. writes to Air India CMD stating that "any unilateral change by AI from agreed-upon wage settlement would be illegal & won't be in the interest of our national carrier... Such a situation has the potential to flair to an unprecedented magnitude"
Bengaluru's Victoria hospital contract workers demonstrate against improper facilities.
Victoria hospital contract workers who have been on Covid duty for months have not been given proper facilities, workers allege. Workers have tested positive, their houses are small and can't get home quarantined, they say.
Former Tirupati Temple head priest succumbs to Covid-19
The former head priest of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that manages the famous Lord Venkateswara temple at nearby Tirumala, died due to coronavirus at a Covid care facility here on Monday, a hospital official said.
No lockdown will be imposed in Belagavi to fight Covid-19: Ramesh Jarkiholi
Water Resources and District Incharge Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said that lockdown will not be implemented in Belagavi district as it was no solution to prevent the spread of Covid-19. People have to take precautionary measures and follow social distancing guidelines announced by the government to prevent the spread of the pandemic, he added.
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Sharad Pawar's statement is against Lord Ram, not against PM Modi: Uma Bharti
This statement is against Lord Ram, not against PM Modi: BJP leader Uma Bharti on NCP leader Sharad Pawar's remark, 'We are thinking of how to fight coronavirus while some people think that corona will go by building a temple' (ANI)
Bihar is gradually going to become a global hotspot of Covid-19: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav
"Bihar is gradually going to become a global hotspot of Covid-19, as state govt is not worried about the rising number of cases. They are doing nothing to increase testing. The number of COVID deaths is also increasing in Bihar," says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
"Different Covid-19 numbers are being given for Bihar by Centre&state. Ppl are receiving test report even when they have not given any sample for test. Medical staff at COVID centres do not have PPE kits. We demand that state govt must give a clear picture," he said. (ANI)
Devotees offer prayers at Shiv temple on the occasion of Sawan Shivaratri, in Muzzaffarnagar, Sunday, July 19, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
Covid-19 crisis: Assam struggles to stay afloat
"On one hand, people are troubled due to Covid-19 & on the other hand, there are challenges arising out of #AssamFloods. Still, the people of our state continue to fight the battle. Central&state govt is providing all kinds of assistance to the people: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
WATCH | Karnataka: Asymptomatic Covid-19 positive patients organise a flash mob at a COVID care centre in Bellary where they are admitted.
India's Covid-19 case tally crosses 11 lakh mark with highest single day spike of 40,425 new cases & 681 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Total cases stand at 11,18,043 including 3,90,459 active cases, 7,00,087 discharged & 27,497 deaths
1,40,47,908 samples tested for Covid-19 up to 19th July. Of these 2,56,039 were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on July 20
Here’s the tally of Covid-19 positive cases in India and the state-wise impact:
Bengaluru adds 2,156 new coronavirus cases
The new numbers increase the city’s total cases to 31,777, out of which 76.52% (or 24,316 cases are active). The new deaths increase the fatality total to 667.
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Inside Johnson & Johnson's hunt for Covid-19 vaccine
Each workday morning in March, Noe Mercado drove through the desolate streets of Boston to a tall glass building on Blackfan Circle, in the heart of the city’s biotech hub. Most residents had gone into hiding from the coronavirus, but Mercado had an essential job: searching for a vaccine against this new, devastating pathogen.
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Will the approaching festival season turn out to be a washout?
The Covid-19 situation is showing no signs of receding in the volume of damage it has done. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has predicted that Covid cases will peak in November which means one of India’s money-spinners - the festival season - will be whitewashed.
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Harsh Vardhan urges recovered Covid-19 people to donate plasma
Despite India having one of the highest Covid-19recovery rates, plasma donations yet to pick up, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, urging recovered people to come forward to help fight the pandemic
Telangana records 1,296 new Covid-19 cases
Telangana recorded 1296 new Covid-19positive cases and 6 deaths today. Total number of cases rise to 45,076 including 12,224 active cases, 415 deaths and 32,438 recovered cases: State Government
Coronavirus cases in J&K near 14,000
701 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today of which 100 from Jammu division and 601 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases stand at 13899 including 5844 active cases, 7811 recovered cases and 244 deaths: J&K Govt
Rajasthan reports 934 new Covid-19 cases
934 new Covid-19have been reported in Rajasthan till 8:30 pm today, taking the total number of cases to 29434 including 7145 active cases. Death toll rises to 559 after 6 deaths were reported today: State Health Department.
West Bengal reports 2,278 new Covid-19 cases
2,278 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in West Bengal today, taking the total number of cases to 42,487. Death toll rises to 1112 after 36 deaths were reported today: State Health Department
Maharashtra reports nearly 10k new Covid-19 cases
9,518 new Covid-19 positive cases, 258 deaths and 3906 discharged in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 3,10,455 including 1,69,569 discharged and 11,854 deaths: State health department
With 4,120 new Covid-19 cases, Karnataka's tally rises to 63,772
4120 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Karnataka today, of which 2156 cases are from Bengaluru. A total number of cases rise 63772 including 39370 active cases. Death toll rises to 1331 after 91 deaths were reported today: State Health Department
Andhra Pradesh reports 5,041 new Covid-19 cases
In last 24 hours, 5041 new Covid-19 positive cases and 56 deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of cases rise to 49650 including 26118 active cases, 22890 discharges and 642 deaths: State Covid-19 Nodal Officer
70 Covid-19 cases reported in Assam Raj Bhavan
Seventy Covid-19 cases have been reported from Assam's Raj Bhavan here, already declared a containment zone, an official said on Sunday.
Punjab reports 310 new Covid-19 cases
310 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Punjab today, taking the total of cases to 10,100. Number of active cases stand at 3311. Death toll rises to 254 after 8 deaths were reported today: Punjab Govt
Priority on reviving economy in state: Sharad Pawar
We are thinking of how to fight the battle against coronaviruswhile some people think that corona will go by building a temple, there might be a reason behind it. But our priority is to see how to improve the economy which has been affected due to lockdown: Sharad Pawar, NCP
Kerala reports 821 new Covid-19 cases
821 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Kerala today. There are 7063 active cases and 5373 patients have recovered till date: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Delhi reports 1,211 new Covid-19 cases
1211 new Covid-19positive cases, 1860 recovered/discharged/migrated & 31 deaths reported in Delhi today. The total number of positive cases now rises to 1,22,793 including 1,03,134 recovered/discharged/migrated and 3,628 deaths: Government of Delhi
BJP has 'institutionalised lies' over Covid-19 deaths, GDP figures and Chinese aggression at the border: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Tamil Nadu records 4,979 new Covid-19 cases
4,979 new Covid-19positive cases and 78 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases rise to 1,70,693 including 50,294 active cases and 2,481 deaths: State Health Department
Covid-19 cases may rise during monsoon: IIT-AIIMS Study
The spread of coronavirusmay pick up the pace during monsoon, winter with fall in temperatures: Study conducted jointly by IIT-AIIMS researchers in Bhubaneswar
Covid-19 cases in Bihar rise to 26,379
1412 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 26,379: State Health Department
Covid-19 community transmission in India has begun: Dr Arvind Kumar
Community transmission has been there from quite some time. It was localised to pockets, for instance- in Dharavi & several areas of Delhi. I 100% agree with IMA that there is community transmission in India: Dr Arvind Kumar, Chairman, Centre for Chest Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Not the time to play blame game over waterlogging in parts of Delhi as all agencies have been busy combating coronavirus. All have to fulfil their responsibilities together: CM Arvind Kejriwal
PM Modi speaks to Tamil Nadu CM on Covid-19 prevention
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on Covid-19prevention measures and aspects related to treatment in the state: Statement
109 new Covid-19 cases in Puducherry, tally 1,999, active cases 817: Health Dept
Arunachal Pradesh extends lockdown in Itanagar for two more weeks
Arunachal Pradesh govt extends total lockdown in Capital Complex, including Itanagar, for another two weeks till August 3 amid rising Covid-19 cases: Chief secretary
Covid-19 fatality rate 'progressively falling' and it's 2.49% currently in India, one of the lowest in the world: Health Ministry
Uttar Pradesh reports 2,250 new Covid-19 cases
2,250 new Covid-19positive cases reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Total active cases now stand at 18,256. A total of 19,845 people have been discharged after recovering from the disease. The death toll is at 1,146: Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad
A Christian Pastor offers prayers during a Sunday service at Wesley Church in Hyderabad on July 19, 2020.
A Christian Pastor offers prayers during a Sunday service at Wesley Church in Hyderabad on July 19, 2020. - Coronavirus cases inIndiapassed one million on July 17, official data showed as authorities struggle to check the spread of the deadly pandemic across the world's second-most populous nation. Credit: AFP Photo
Meet Shanthi, one of the 75 women auto rickshaw drivers in Chennai
2,532 personnel of Delhi Police got infected with Covid-19 while dozen died due to it: Harsh Vardhan
2,532 personnel of Delhi Police got infected with Covid-19 while dozen died due to it. Those recovered have donated their plasma here. I thank these Corona Warriors, they have now become 'Plasma Warriors'. A COVID recovered person can donate plasma twice a month, saidUnion Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (ANI)
India’s CFR for Covid-19 falls below 2.5%
India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for Covid-19 falls below 2.5% for the first time.
The reported case fatality rate (CFR) is a measure of the severity of a disease and is defined as the proportion of reported cases of a specified disease or condition which are fatal within a specified time, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
India releases world's most affordable Covid-19 kit
Giving Make In India a new lift, here's all you need to know about Corosure, world's most affordable Covid-19 kit.
Bihar: A three-member team, including Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal, arrives in Patna to assess the Covid-19 situation in the state. (ANI)
The Congress govt in Punjab is a great example of how to run an empathetic & determined govt. during a national crisis: INC
PM took stock of floods, Covid-19 situation in state: Assam CM
"Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji took stock of the contemporary situation regarding #AssamFloods2020, #COVID19 and Baghjan Oil Well fire scenario over phone this morning.Expressing his concern & solidarity with the people, the PM assured all support to the state," saidAssam CM Sarbananda Sonowal.
193 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths reported in Rajasthan
193 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today, taking total cases to 28,693 including 21,266 recoveries and 556 deaths: State Health Department
In Pics | Karnataka observes complete lockdown today. Visuals from Chennamma circle, Hubli.
Karnataka observes complete lockdown today. Visuals from Chennamma circle, Hubli. State govt is imposing complete lockdown every Sunday till August 2 due to Covid-19.
Weddings already fixed on Sundays&essential activities allowed during night curfew permitted on Sunday lockdown. (ANI)
23,672 recoveries from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, as on 19th July, 8 am
India's recovery rate is 62.86% amongst Covid-19 patients: MoHFW
Kasimedu Fish Market: Chennai's new Covid-19 super-spreader in the making?
A security personnel punishes people for not wearing face masks during the total lockdown imposed by the state government due to surge in COVID-19 cases, in Patna. Credit: PTI Photo
15 Mantras to overcome Covid-19 pandemic.
US records 60,207 cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
The United States on Saturday recorded 60,207 newcoronaviruscases in the previous 24 hours, Johns Hopkins University reported in its real-time tally.
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 10,77,866; death toll stands at 26,821 as of July 19 at 10:00 am
Highest single day spike of 38,902 new Covid-19 cases and 543 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours.
What if antibody is taken from a recovered patient whose body has already produced it to fight the virus?
As body takes time to form #antibodies, Covid-19 virus may get enough time to spread itself more & worsen a person's health
What if antibody is taken from a recovered patient whose body has already produced it to fight the virus?
India’s focus on early case detection & saving lives: MoHFW
The 11 most Covid-19 affected countries in the world (U.S, Brazil, Russia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, U.K, Iran, Pakistan, Spain) together reported 8 times more cases and 14 times more deaths than India: MoHFW
In Pics | Complete lockdown being observed in the Lucknow, UP, this weekend, to curb the spread of Covid-19 (ANI)
IIT-B scientist predicts Covid-19 toll may peak in hotspots in 2.5 months but others disagree
A disease prediction model proposed by a Nobel laureate and tailored for India by an IIT Bombay professor suggests that the peak of Covid-19 death count in Indian hotspot states would be over in another 2-2.5 months barring Karnataka where the toll has begun to rise.
A woman holds a rose during the funeral procession of Honduran journalist David Romero
A woman holds a rose during the funeral procession of Honduran journalist David Romero, the head of Globo radio and TV station who was sentenced in 2019 to nearly 11 years in prison for defamation, in Tegucigalpa on July 18, 2020. Romero died of complications from COVID-19 at the Thorax Hospital to where he was transferred from jail earlier in the month, local media informed. Credit: AFP Photo
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says coronavirus restrictions kill economy
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday saidthat lockdown measures used to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus "kill" and have "suffocated" the country's economy.
In Pics | Himachal Pradesh:Vegetable traders in Shimla say they are facing difficulties due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Himachal Pradesh:Vegetable traders in Shimla say they are facing difficulties due to Covid-19 pandemic.A vegetable trader says,"There is shortage of labourers,so production is low. Sudden decisions by authorities&imposition of lockdown in other states are also affecting us." (ANI)
Coronavirus: Herd immunity with just 10% infections?
As Karnataka battles to contain Covid-19, an interesting new study suggests that herd immunity can be achieved if only 10% of the effective population is infected, a marked departure from the commontheorythat a wide section of the population needs to be infected to develop immunity.
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Are these the leaders who will usher in a new world post-Covid?
Christiane Amanpour started off the Friday edition of her absolutely brilliant show Amanpour with a segment on the pandemic in Brazil with this telling comment: “America, Brazil and India are now the top three countries in the world with Covid-19 cases. The common link between the three countries – their populist leaders!”
Bihar emerging as new Covid-19 hotspot, Karnataka third in daily new cases
India’s Covid-19 numbers have been galloping after crossing the 10 lakh mark as new patients were being reported from across the country at rising speed with Bihar emerging as the latest hotspot adding in excess of 1800 cases every day.
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Bharat Biotech announces commencement of phase 1 clinical trials of India's first Covid-19 vaccine
It may be recalled that Bharat Biotech International Limited has, on 29 June, announced that it had “successfully developed Covaxin, India’s first vaccine candidate for Covid-19”, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV).
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441 new Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, tally 13,198, active cases 5,797; toll rises to 236 with 5 more deaths: Officials
750 new Covid-19 cases in Haryana, tally 25,547; active cases 5,885; toll rises to 344 with 17 more deaths: Health Dept
Assam govt prohibits inter-district movement of individuals from July 22 till further orders to contain Covid-19 spread: Chief secretary
Madhya Pradesh's Covid-19 tally reaches 21,763
682 Covid-19 cases and 9 deaths reported in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 21,763 including 14,864 recoveries and 706 deaths. 5,83,655 samples have been tested in the state till date: State Health Department
Goa records 180 new Covid-19 cases
Goa recorded 180 new Covid-19 cases today, taking total cases to 3,484 out of which 1,425 cases are active. A total of 21 patients have died due to the disease in the state till date: State Health Department
West Bengal's coronavirus cases cross 40,000-mark
2,198 Covid-19 cases & 27 deaths have been recorded in West Bengal in last 24 hours, taking total cases to 40,209 including 23,539 recoveries & 1,076 deaths. Recovery rate among Covid-19 patients stands at 58.54%. 6,89,813 samples have been tested so far: State Health Department
Gujarat reports highest one day rise of 960 Covid-19 cases, taking count to 47,476; toll up by 19 to 2,127: Health department
Karnataka reports 4,537 new Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra reports 8,348 new Covid-19 cases
8,348 new Covid-19positive cases, 144 deaths and 5,307 discharged in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 3,00,937 including 1,65,663 discharged and 11,596 deaths: State health department
Calcutta High Court to remain suspended from July 20 to July 22
All judicial and administrative works of the Calcutta High Court shall remain suspended from July 20 till July 22 and also on July 24: Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court
8 BESCOM helpline staff test Covid-19 positive
Eight BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) 24x7 helpline staff have tested positive for Covid-19, so the BESCOM helpline 1912 is completely sealed down and will not be operational for 48 hours: BESCOM
Punjab reports 350 new Covid-19 cases
Punjab reported 350 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state now stands at 9,792 including 6,454 recoveries 246 deaths: State Health Department
22 new Covid-19 cases in Nagaland, tally 978, active cases 573: Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom
Kerala govt to implement 'cluster care' method to contain Covid-19 spread
Kerala govt to implement 'cluster care' method to contain Covid-19spread; testing, treatment and quarantining will be strengthened inside clusters: Health Minister KK Shailaja
Recovery rate among Covid-19 patients stands at 63%
Recovery rate among Covid-19 patients stands at 63%. 3,61,024 samples have been tested in the country in the last 24 hours; the cumulative number of 1,34,33,742 samples tested has raised the testing per million for India to 9734.6: Govt of India
Tamil Nadu reports 4,807 new Covid-19 cases
4,807 new Covid-19 positive case, 88 deaths and 3,049 people discharged today in Tamil Nadu. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1,65,714 including 2,403 deaths and 1,13,856 discharged: Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Delhi records 1,475 fresh Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 1,21,582; death toll increases to 3,597: Authorities
Covid-19 situation in West Bengal under control: Rajiva Sinha
Covid-19 situation in West Bengal under control. Death rate that was very high earlier has come down to 2.7%, which is very close to national average of 2.5%: Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha
Kerala reports 593 new Covid-19 cases, tally in the state rises to 11,659
Kerala reported 593 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 11,659 out of which 6,416 patients are undergoing treatment. 173 cases have been reported in Thiruvananthapuram in the last 24 hours: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Devotees from outside MP won't be allowed to enter Mahakal temple
Devotees from outside Madhya Pradesh will not be allowed to enter Mahakal temple in Ujjain from Monday in view of risingcases: Temple administrator
Gujarat govt decides on Covid-19 treatment protocol
On the second day of a 2-day visit to Gujarat, the central team held discussions with officials, doctors from across the state on Covid-19 treatment protocol: Health commissioner
Himachal Pradesh reports 2 new COVID-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1,430 including 383 active cases, 1,021 recoveries and 9 deaths: State Heath Department. (ANI)
State government announces toll-free number 1800313444222 for home isolation service, for the people living in West Bengal: West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha
Ahmedabad Medical Association has moved Gujarat HC seeking direction to the state govt to ramp-up Covid-19 testing
Scientists identify six distinct 'types' of Covid-19 with particular clusters of symptoms in patients
Scientists have claimed that there are six distinct 'types' of Covid-19, each distinguished by a particular cluster of symptoms in patients, findings, if validated, can help physicians better diagnose and monitor those infected with the novel coronavirus.
No plan for further lockdown in West Bengal: Rajiva Sinha
The state government has no plans for introducing lockdown in the state but there will be strict lockdown only in containment zones. There is no plan for further lockdown: West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha.
Andhra Pradesh records 3,963 new Covid-19 cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 3,963 new Covid-19 cases and 52 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 44,609 including 21,763 recoveries and 586 deaths: State Health Department
Uttar Pradesh records 1,986 new Covid-19 cases
1,986 new Covid-19positive cases reported in the state in the last 24 hours. The total active cases now stand at 17,264. A total of 28,664 people have been discharged after recovering from the disease, death toll 1,108: Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad
JD(U) legislator Khalid Anwar says he has tested Covid-19 positive and under home quarantine in Patna
Bihar reports 739 new Covid-19 cases today, taking the total number of positive cases to 24,967: State Health Department
Bachchan family responding well to Covid-19 treatment: Hospital sources
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan are responding well to the treatment to Covid-19, hospital sources said on Saturday.
Patients at CWG village COVID-19 Care Centre, near Akshardham in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
New studies clarify drugs that do and don't work against Covid-19
Coronavirus: Donald Trump says he will not consider a national mask mandate
USPresident Donald Trump said he would not consider a national mandate requiring people to wear masks to combat the spread of thecoronavirus.
Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple's Aadi Mulaikathu
Aadi Mulaikathu festival to be held from July 20 to July 30 at Meenakshi Amman temple. The entry of devotees not allowed at the temple due to Covid-19 pandemic, said the Temple management, Madurai
27 States and Union Territories testing more than the WHO norms
27 States and Union Territories testing more than the WHO norms of 140 tests per million per day Major focus on testing so as to aid early identification of cases, according to the MoHFW.
We are trying to break the chain of transmission from one cluster to another. We are thoroughly locking the clusters. We need to give more attention to coastal areas: Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja
Today, there are 84 clusters in Kerala. Inside the clusters, local transmission is more than 50%, but outside the clusters it is below 10%. We should prevent cluster forming & community spread of infection, said Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja.
We are trying to break the chain of transmission from one cluster to another. We are thoroughly locking the clusters. We need to give more attention to coastal areas, she said.
591 Covid-19 cases, 453 recovered and 3 deaths reported in Odisha
591 Covid-19cases, 453 recovered and 3 deaths reported in Odisha on 17th July (yesterday). Total number of cases in the state is now at 16,701, including 5,259 active cases, 11,330 recovered and 86 deaths: State Health Department
184 Covid-19 cases, 88 recovered/discharged & 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan
184 Covid-19 cases, 88 recovered/discharged & 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 10:30 am. Total number of cases in the state is now at 27,973, including 6,737 active cases & 550 deaths: State Health Department
Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan spotted at Andheri, in Mumbai, Friday, July 17, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
World records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours
Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours.
United States passenger flights to India can resume starting July 23
The government of India has agreed to allow US air carriers to resume passenger services in the US-India market starting July 23, the US Transportation Department said on Friday.
Karnataka: Ranebennur wedding turns super-spreader; 32 test Covid-19 positive
A wedding at Marutinagar in Ranebennur of Haveri district, held a fortnight ago, has turned tragic for a family. After the parents of the groom succumbed to Covid-19 in July first week, as many as 32 of the groom’s relatives have tested positive for novel coronavirus on Friday.
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 10,39,166; death toll stands at 26,275 as of July 18
India's recovery rate further increases to 63.33% while the actual caseload of Covid-19 in the country is less than 35%: MoHFW
Covid-19 testing in Bihar lowest in the country: Tejashwi Yadav
Covid-19 testing in Bihar is the lowest in the country. The situation is bad. The state govt is also manipulating COVID19 numbers. Centre is sending a 3-member team to Bihar to review the situation as cases are rising, saysRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. (ANI)
US divided over masks, schools as coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 again
Americans debated mask mandates and the reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic on Friday as state and local officials imposed conflicting orders and cases rose by more than 70,000 across the nation for the second day in a row.
The United States recorded a total of at least 70,674 new Covid-19 infections on Friday after climbing by a record 77,499 a day earlier, the largest increase posted by any country since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.
USdeaths on Friday rose by at least 912, the fourth day in a row that fatalities have exceeded 900 a day. (Reuters)
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt crisis
G20 finance ministers and central bankers are set to hold talks Saturday aimed at spurring global economic recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession amid growing calls to widen debt relief for crisis-hit poor countries.
The virtual talks, hosted by Saudi Arabia, come as the surging pandemic continues to batter the global economy and campaigners warn of a looming debt crisis across poverty-wracked developing nations.
The ministers and bankers will "discuss (the) global economic outlook and coordinate collective action for a robust and sustained global economic recovery," G20 organisers in Riyadh said in a statement. (AFP)
Mexico says its COVID-19 deaths surpass 7,200
Mexico has registered 736 more Covid-19 deaths and 7,257 more confirmed cases of coronavirus infections.
Mexico now has 7,257 deaths from the pandemic, the fourth highest total in the world. It also has recorded over 324,000 cases, somewhere around the seventh-highest level. (AP)
People wearing face masks worship at the Buddhist Jing'an Temple in Shanghai as it reopens following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, China July 18, 2020. Credit: REUTERS
Dexamethasone trial results confirm Covid-19 benefits but also risks
The keenly-awaited full results from a UK trial of the steroid dexamethasone were published Friday, confirming its life-saving benefits for Covid-19 patients on ventilators but suggesting it may cause harm if given too early.
Passenger flights to Kolkata from six coronavirus hotspot cities banned till July 31
The ban on passenger flights to Kolkata from six cities -- all Covid-19 hotspots -- has been extended till July 31 in view of raging coronavirus cases, airport sources here said on Friday.
Which country will triumph in the post-pandemic world?
Imagine a country, a major Western economic power, where the coronavirus arrived late but the government, instead of denying and delaying, acted early. It was ready with tests and contact tracing to “flatten the curve” swiftly and limited its death rate to orders of magnitude lower than that of any other major Western industrial nation. Containing the virus allowed for a brief and targeted lockdown, which helped limit unemployment to only 6 percent. Amid a shower of international praise, the country’s boringly predictable leader experienced a huge spike in popular approval, to 70 percent from 40 percent.
J&K's Covid-19 screening & sampling centre
Jammu and Kashmir: A Covid-19 screening & sampling centre has been established at Qazigund in Anantnag for migrant labourers coming from outside Kashmir valley. Presently, only migrant labourers who are working at brick kilns in Kashmir valley are allowed to enter.
Close to 23,000 cases cured in the last 24hrs in India
Less than 1.94 per cent of the 3.42 lakh active COVID-19 cases inIndiaare in ICU, 0.35 per cent on ventilators and 2.81 per cent are on oxygen support, while the recovery rate has improved to 63.33 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Friday.
The actual COVID-19 caseload in the country was 3,42,756, while6,35,756 patients haverecoveredtill date, with 22,942 being cured and discharged in the last 24 hours, according to a health ministry data updated at 8 am.
The recovery rate improved to 63.33 per cent withIndiawitnessing a steady rise in the number of patients recuperating from the disease, the ministry highlighted.
On Thursday, the recovery rate was 63.25 per cent. (PTI)
Border of Haridwar district with adjoining UP sealed
Border of Haridwar district with adjoining state of Uttar Pradesh has been sealed from today till 20th July in view of Covid-19 cases. Taking dip in rivers/bathing at ghats will not be allowed on 'Somvati Amavasya': Senthil Avoodai K Raj, SSP #Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Dexamethasone trial results confirm Covid-19 benefits but also risks
The keenly-awaited full results from a UK trial of the steroid dexamethasone were published Friday, confirming its life-saving benefits for Covid-19 patients on ventilators but suggesting it may cause harm if given too early.
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Coronavirus lockdown tests couples as divorce queries rise
Marriageshave come under severe strain during lockdowns, suggests data available with online legal tech companies, with firms witnessing a huge uptick in queries related to divorce, domestic abuse and other matrimonial matters.
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Passenger flights to Kolkata from six coronavirus hotspot cities banned till July 31
"The restriction on arriving flights to #KolkataAirport from 6 cities viz Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur & Ahmedabad has been extended up to 31st July," the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport tweeted.
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4,169 new coronavirus cases take Karnataka's tally above 50,000
With atotal of51,422 cases, Karnataka now stands fourth in the country, only behind Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi.The number of active cases is30,655 while the toll in the state is 1,032, apart from six patients dying due to non-Covid reasons. There have been 19,729 discharges so far.
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Jammu and Kashmir reports 601 new Covid-19 cases
601 new positive cases of Covid-19have been reported from Jammu & Kashmir of which 137 from Jammu division & 464 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases rise to 12757: Govt of J&K
Goa's Covid-19 cases reach 3,304
196 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Goa, taking the total number of cases 3304 including 1946 recovered cases, 1337 active cases and 21 deaths: Directorate of Health Services, Goa
Mumbai: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan admitted at Nanavati Hospital. Earlier, she was home quarantined after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus cases in Rajasthan near 28,000-mark
Gujarat records highest single-day spike of Covid-19 cases
Gujarat reports its highest single-day spike of 949 coronavirus cases taking state's tally to 46,516, death toll rises to 2,108 with 17 more fatalities: health department
Manipur reports 36 new Covid-19 cases
In the last late 24 hours, 36 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur, taking the total number of cases to1800 of which 637 are active cases and 1163 recovered cases: State Govt
IITs to relax admission criterion this year in view of partial cancellation of class 12 exams by various boards: HRD Minister
Candidates clearing JEE-Advanced to be eligible for admission to IITs irrespective of class 12 marks, says HRD Ministry
Covid-19 severely tested resilience of all nations: PM Modi
Covid-19 pandemic has severely tested the resilience of all nations. In India, we have tried to make the fight against the pandemic a people's movement, by combining the efforts of Government and civil society: PM Modi
Kolkata's ban on arrival flights from 6 cities extended till July 31
The temporary restriction on the arrival of flights to Kolkata Airport from 6 cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur & Ahmedabad has been extended upto July 31Kolkata Airport
West Bengal reports 1,894 new Covid-19 cases
West Bengal reports 1,894 new Covid-19cases and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 38,011 including 22,253 recoveries and 1,049 deaths. Discharge rate in the state stands at 58.54 per cent: State Health Department
Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra near 3 lakh
8,308 new Covid-19positive cases and 258 deaths have been reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of positive cases rise to 2,92,589 including 1,60,357 recovered cases, 1,20,480 active cases and 11,452 deaths: State Health Department
Karnataka reports 3,963 new Covid-19 cases
Uttarakhand reports 120 new Covid-19 cases
120 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Uttarakhand today, taking the total number of cases to 4102: State Govt Room Covid-19
Jharkhand revises quarantine guidelines for people coming back to state
Every person coming/returning to Jharkhand by air/rail/road shall stay in home quarantine for a period of 14 days observing guidelines issued by Department of Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education in this regard: Jharkhand Govt
Tamil Nadu's coronavirus cases rise to 1,60,907
4,538 new Covid-19 positive cases and 79 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases rise to 1,60,907 including 47,782 active cases, 1,10,807 discharged cases and 2,315 deaths: State Health Department
19.84 lakh domestic passengers in India travelled in June: Aviation Min
19.84 lakh domestic passengers in India travelled in June, 83.5% lower than the corresponding period last year: Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Covid-19 cases in Delhi crosses 1,20,000-mark
1462 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Delhi, taking the total number of cases 120107. Death toll rises to 3571 after 26 deaths were reported today. There are 17235 active cases and 99301 patients have recovered to date: Delhi Govt
Woman raped at quarantine centre in Navi Mumbai tests Covid-19 positive
A 40-year-old woman raped at a quarantine centre in Navi Mumbai last night. She is Covid-19 positive. Case registered: Police Officer Ashok Rajput, Panvel Police Station.
Kerala records 791 new Covid-19 cases
791 new Covid-19 positive cases, 133 recoveries and one death have been reported in Kerala today: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
Bakri Eid prayers should not be offered in mosques: Maharashtra govt
Bakri Eid prayers should not be offered in mosques or Eidgahs or public places but should be done at home only. Currently, all operating livestock markets will remain closed. If citizens want to buy animals, they should buy it online or by phone: Maharashtra Govt
Mumbai's Dharavi reports 10 new Covid-19 cases
10 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today; taking the total number of cases to 2438 including 102 active cases: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
1,919 new Covid-19 cases in UP, tally 45,363, active cases 16,445; toll rises to 1,084 with record 38 more deaths: Health Dept
Human trial of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine begins in Haryana
Human trial of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19vaccine begins at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij
Uttarakhand govt imposes lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in state
To curb the spread of Covid-19, it has been decided to impose lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in the state. Guidelines for the same to be issued soon: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat
Madhya Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session, which was scheduled to begin from July 20, postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: Official
To curb the spread of #COVID19, it has been decided to impose lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in the state. Guidelines for the same to be issued soon: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat
Andhra Pradesh reported 2,602 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 40,646 including 20,298 and 534 deaths: State Health Department
Human trial with Corona vaccine (COVAXIN) of Bharat Biotech started at PGI Rohtak today. Three subjects were enrolled today. All have tolerated the vaccine very well. There were no adverse efforts: Anil Vij, Haryana Health Minister
Varavara Rao undergoing treatment at St George Hospital
Jailed writer and activistVaravara Rao, undergoing treatment at St George Hospital aftertesting positive for Covid-19, is also suffering fromneurological problem and specialist doctors have been calledto treat him: hospital officials
No plans to stop public darshan at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji temple: TTD top official
People can continue to visit the famous Tirumala Tirupati Balaji temple, the top official of the temple's board said.
There are no plans to stop publicdarshanat Tirumala Tirupati Balaji temple, said YV Subba Reddy, chairperson of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board, according to multiple media reports.
As many as 140 staff members of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that governs Lord Venkateswara's shrine at Tirumala, near here, have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 11. The temple was re-opened on that date due to the coronavirus lockdown, a top functionary of TTD said.
BBMP starts around 200 mobile labs
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) starts around 200 mobile labs to conduct antigen tests in containment zones & Covid-19 hotspots in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has reported 25,288 Covid-19 cases and 507 deaths so far, as per the health bulletin released last night.
People are still not aware and wandering outside their houses aimlessly. Keeping this in view, government may extend the lockdown by a week to contain the spread of Covid-19, said Bengaluru Mayor Gautham Kumar
PM to address High-Level Segment of ECOSOC today
"At 8:30 this evening, I would be addressing the High-Level Segment of ECOSOC. Would be speaking on various issues including this year’s theme of multilateralism after COVID-19, at a time when we mark 75 years of the @UN," said PM Modi in a tweet.
Puducherry reported 91 new COVID-19 cases
Puducherry reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 1,832 including 1,014 recoveries and 25 deaths: Puducherry Health Department
A 60-year-old female Covid-19 patient died by hanging herself in Bengaluru
A 60-year-old female Covid-19 patient died by hanging herself at KC General hospital, Malleshwaram around 5 am today, says the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (North) (ANI)
Here's how a struggling company won $1.6 billion to make a coronavirus vaccine
Executives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which helped found and finance the nonprofit, were on the line, enthusiastic about Novavax.
Patients break out of Covid care centre in Assam; block highway over food, water
Around hundred patients broke out of a Covid Care Centre in Assam's Kamrup district and blocked National Highway 31 on Thursday, alleging that they were not provided with proper food and water, officials said.
It will be better if we get more time to tackle Covid-19 cases, we wish for the extension lockdown of lockdown for one more week. We have given the proposal to government: M Gautham Kumar, BBMP Mayor
Odisha reported 718 Covid-19 cases yesterday, taking total number of cases to 16,110 out of which 5,124 cases are active. A total of 3,69,738 tests were conducted in the state till yesterday: State Health Department
Odisha reported 718 Covid-19 cases yesterday, taking total number of cases to 16,110 out of which 5,124 cases are active. A total of 3,69,738 tests were conducted in the state till yesterday: State Health Department
Brazil on Thursday passed the 2 million mark for confirmed coronavirus cases, a grim milestone in the country with the worst outbreak after the United States. (Reuters)
India to see over 2 lakh cases by August 10: Rahul Gandhi
"TheCOVID19 10,00,000-mark is crossed. By August 10, more than 20,00,000 will be infected in the country. The Government should take concrete, planned steps to prevent the epidemic," says Rahul Gandhi.
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 10,05,999; death toll stands at 25,604 as of July 17 at 9:00 am
Under Vande Bharat Mission, total number of citizens repatriated is 687,467 as on 15.07.2020.
Covid-19 Vaccine ZyCoV-D designed & developed by Zydus, begins Adaptive Phase1/ Phase2 clinical trials. Representative image/Credit: AP/PTI Photo
Did this hospital show wrong bed occupancy details?
On a surprise visit to CV Raman General hospital, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar found that the hospital was showing incorrect bed occupancy details as far as high flow oxygen beds were concerned. The hospital, however, refuted all allegations.
Covid-19: K Sudhakar holds meeting through video conference
Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar held a meeting through video conference with private/govt establishments involved in testing and treatment of Covid-19 in State, yesterday.
Total 51, 422 cases including 19,729 recoveries&1032 deaths were reported in the state.
India crosses 10 lakh Covid-19 cases
For the second consecutive day, India added more than 30,000 new cases as theDH Covid-19 Trackerput the total infections reported across the country at 10,01,504 at 9:00 p.m. The disease had also claimed 25,565 lives so far.
US coronavirus cases shatter records and rise by 75,000 in single day
The United States reported at least 75,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, a record daily increase for the seventh time this month, according to a Reuters tally.
USdeaths are also rising and have recently reached the highest levels since early June, led by Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, according to the tally.
More than half of all states - 30 out of 50 - have reported record one-day increases in cases this month. Infections are rising in almost all states, based on a Reuters analysis of cases the past two weeks compared with the prior two weeks. (Reuters)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) writes to all states and UTs to apply to obtain district-wise login credentials for data entry of testing data into ICMR portal
Rajasthan reports 737 new Covid-19 cases
737 new Covid-19 positive cases and 8 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases stand at 27174 including 6666 active cases and 538 deaths: State Health Department
Odisha govt announces 14-day complete lockdown from July 17
Odisha government has announced 14-day complete lockdown in Ganjam, Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur district and Rourkela Municipal Corporation area from 9 pm of July 17 to July 31 midnight: State Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy
Covid-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh cross 20k
735 new Covid-19positive cases reported in Madhya Pradesh today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 20378, of which 5562 are active cases. The death toll stands at 689: State Health Department
Coronavirus cases in Manipur rise to 1,764
In the last late 24 hours, 64 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Manipur, taking the total number of cases to 1764 including 635 active cases and 1129 recoveries: Manipur Govt
Karnataka records 4,169 new Covid-19 cases
4,169 new Covid-19 cases and 104 deaths reported in Karnataka today, taking a total number of cases to 51,422 cases including 19,729 recoveries and 1032 deaths. Bengaluru reported 2344 new cases and 70 deaths in the last 24 hours: State Health Department
Maharashtra records 8,641 new Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra reported 8,641 new Covid-19 cases and 266 in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 1,14,648 and death toll to 11,194. A total of 1,58,140 patients have recovered so far. Mumbai has the highest number of cases at 97,950: State Health Department
Jammu and Kashmir records 490 fresh Covid-19 cases, 16 deaths in last 24 hours: Officials
Accused in Bhima Koregaon violence tests Covid-19 positive
Varavara Rao, an accused in a case related to Bhima Koregaon violence, has tested positive for Covid-19. He was admitted in Mumbai's JJ Hospital on Monday night & will be shifted to St George Hospital which has a Covid-19 treatment facility: JJ Hospital Dean Dr Ranjeet Mankeshwar
Haven't been paid 70% of our salary since April: Commercial Pilots write to Air India CMD
Indian Commercial Pilots' Association writes a letter to Air India CMD Rajiv Bansal over a proposed cut in payments to pilots. "We have not been paid 70 per cent of our pay since April 2020," the letter reads.
Delhi records 1,652 fresh coronavirus cases, taking tally to 1,18,645; death toll mounts to 3,545: Authorities
EC decides not to extend postal ballot facility to citizens above 65 yrs in Bihar
EC decides not to extend postal ballot facility to citizens above 65 yrs of age in Bihar & other impending by-polls. But specially-abled voters who are above 80 yrs&those in essential services&the Covid-19positive patients in-home/institutional quarantine, can vote by postal ballot
With 2,083 new Covid-19 cases in UP, tally in state rises to 15,720
2083 new Covid-19 patients reported and 932 persons discharged in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of Covid-19 active cases in the state is 15,720: State Health Department
Tamil Nadu reports 4,549 new Covid-19 cases
4,549 new Covid-19 positive cases and 69 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases rise to 1,56,369 including 46,714 active cases, 1,07,416 discharged cases and 2,236 deaths: State Health Department
6,87,467 Indians returned home as of July 15: MEA
As of 15th July, 687467 Indian nationals have returned to India; 1,01,014 nationals have returned from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh by land borders: Anurag Srivastava, official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Uttar Pradesh assembly to hold its next session on August 20: Senior official
UP govt says it has cancelled UG and PG exams of all state universities, except those of final year and last semester
Andhra Pradesh records another highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases
Andhra Pradesh witnessed yet another day's new high of 2,593 coronavirus cases as aggregate reaches 38,044. Forty more casualties raise the toll to 492: Government bulletin
India's active cases around a third of country's total tally
India has 3,31,146 active Covid-19 cases, which is around a third of country's tally of 9.68 lakh infections, says Union Health ministry, credits targeted measures for steady decline in active caseload
Punjab govt fixes rates for Covid-19 treatment
Punjab govt has fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment. For moderate sickness requiring isolation beds, including supportive care & oxygen, rates per day of admission are fixed at Rs 10,000 for all private medical colleges & Rs 9,000 for NABH accredited hospitals: State govt
Covid-19 cases increasing in India due to huge population: AIIMS Director
The number of Covid-19cases is increasing in India because of the huge population of our country. But, we have a good recovery rate and the mortality rate is also very low: Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director
UP reports over 2,00 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
UP reports its highest one-day jump of 2,061 Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 43,444, death toll reaches 1,046 with 34 more fatalities; active case count 15,723: Official
Over 650 Kolkata Police personnel diagnosed with Covid-19 in past 4 months
Over 650 Kolkata Police personnel diagnosed with Covid-19 over the past 4 months, around 512 of them recovered, several others undergoing treatment at hospitals: Senior officer
By Diwali we will have 55-60% of Covid-19 domestic flights operating in India: Aviation Min
We are assuming that by Diwali this year, we will have 55-60 per cent of pre-Covid-19 domestic flights operating in India: Aviation Minister
Oppn spreading fake news over Covid-19: Goa CM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant accuses opposition parties of spreading incorrect information about Covid-19through mainstream media, social media platforms
Air France to operate 28 flights between Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru: Civil Aviation Min
Our negotiations are at an advanced stage with 3 countries. Air France will operate 28 flights from July 18 to Aug 1 b/w Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Paris. The US will be flying 18 flights b/w July 17-31 but this is an interim one. We have a request from Germany too: Civil Aviation Min
147 new Covid-19 cases take tally to 1,743 in Puducherry; death toll mounts to 22: Officials
14 priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams test Covid-19 positive
Andhra Pradesh: 14 priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have tested positive for Covid-19. Anil Kumar Singhal, Executive officer of TTD today held a meeting with temple priests, health and vigilance officials.
Till July 13, Air India & Air India Express operated 1103 flights to bring back stranded Indians
As on July 13, Air India & Air India Express operated 1103 flights, bringing back 2,08,000 Indians under Vande Bharat Mission.On many of these flights, we ferried back 85289 passengers to various countries across the world: Air India CMD Rajiv Bansal
Either God can, or people should make themselves aware: B Sriramulu, Karnataka Minister for Health and Family on Covid-19 situation in state
"Blaming ministers and govt & allegations of a divide between cabinet ministers leading to mismanagement of Covid-19, are baseless. Who can help us at this time? Either God can, or people should make themselves aware," saidB Sriramulu, Karnataka Minister for Health and Family.
"Congress is involved in political mudslinging. It's not fine & it won't help them. It's a crucial time. I request Congress leaders to not indulge in loose talk about the issue. It leads to panic among people. We're ready for punishment if we did anything wrong," he said.
Pakistan's coronavirus cases reach 257,914
Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Thursday reached 257,914 after 2,145 more people tested positive for the Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the health ministry reported.
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 9,69,888; death toll stands at 24,923 as of July 16
China firm uses workers to 'pre-test' Covid-19 vaccine in global race
In the global race to make a coronavirus vaccine, a state-owned Chinese company is boasting that its employees, including top executives, received experimental shots even before the government approved testing in people.
Indian pharma industry capable of producing Covid-19 vaccines for entire world: Bill Gates
India's pharmaceutical industry will be able to produce Covid-19 vaccines not just for the country but also for the entire world, according to Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.
Body of Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj, who died due to coronavirus arrives for his last rites at Smruti Temple premises in Ahmedabad
Devotees wearing personal protective equipment pray as the body of Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj, head priest of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), arrives for his last rites at Smruti Temple premises in Ahmedabad, India, July 16, 2020. Credit: REUTERS
BJP's irresponsible attitude endangered the lives of the entire country, slams Congress
"Corona cases are increasing day by day. The forthcoming estimates are frightening. At that time, the BJP's irresponsible attitude endangered the lives of the entire country," said Congress in a tweet.
Puducherry reports 147 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1743 including 774 active cases, 947 discharged cases and 22 deaths: Puducherry Health Department
In just 15-days, Covid-19 deaths double in J&K; Govt bars hospitals from issuing coronavirus info to media
The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir in July as the deadly virus has claimed 108 lives in the Union Territory in the last fortnight.
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Market indices have tanked, and then rallied. Mutual funds are struggling against headwinds. Investors have moved their money into bank deposits. Gold has spiked and bond yields have crashed. Indians are struggling with pay cuts and job cuts.
In Pics: Bihar: Shops closed & streets deserted as lockdown is being observed in Patna today. The state government has imposed a lockdown in the state from today till 31st July due to rise in Covid-19 cases.
A passenger who had arrived in Kolkata from Delhi via Guwahati on a SpiceJet flight on July 14 was found to be carrying his test report showing him to be Covid-19 positive. During thermal screening, his temperature came out normal: Kolkata Airport Dept
Walloped by pandemic and controversy, Trump faces political turmoil
Pummeled from all sides, US President Donald Trump appears increasingly desperate to turn the page on the unrelenting coronavirus pandemic eating away at his prospects for re-election in November.
Doubts raised over govt data credibility amid Covid-19
A State Bank of India research has questioned the government’s data credibility and said the extrapolation of certain macro-economic numbers due to non-availability of data in Covid-19-related lockdown has led to a “distortion” and “underreporting” of a crucial data on retail inflation, which forms the basis of setting interest rates by the RBI.
Centre and states to work together to scale up mobilisation of 1 crore volunteers to help in India’s fight against Covid 19.
Highest single day spike of 32,695 Covid-19 cases and 606 deaths reported in the last 24 hours in India.
1,27,39,490 samples tested for Covid-19 till 15th July, of these 3,26,826 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
US coronavirus cases hit new record high 24-hour spike with 67,632 fresh infections, south and west worst hit
Johns Hopkins University, which tracks the spread of the disease, said late Wednesday that 67,632 new cases of the disease had been reported across the country in the previous 24 hours, a new national record.
DH Podcast | The Lead: The state of Covid-19 pandemic in Bengaluru
In this episode, Ahmed Shariff talks to DH Journalist Suraksha P about the state of the pandemic in Bengaluru.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after elder brother Snehasish tests positive for Covid-19
Snehasish, a former Bengal first-class player, has been admitted to the Belle Vue hospital in Kolkata after his COVID report came positive.
29 new Covid-19 positive cases confirmed in the state in last 24 hours: Mizoram
29 new Covid-19 positive cases confirmed in the state in last 24 hours, taking the total positive cases' tally to 267 including 159 cured/discharged: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram
Telangana reports 1,597 new Covid-19 cases
1597 Covid-19 positive cases, 1159 discharged and 11 deaths in Telangana today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 39,342 including 25,999 discharged and 386 deaths: Government of Telangana
40 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran due to coronavirus lockdown, return home: Tamil Nadu govt
West Bengal Assembly premises to remain closed for 10 days after an employee tested Covid-19 positive
Deputy CM Nitin Patel says Gujarat's Covid-19 mortality rate, which was 6.5 per cent in March-April, has now fallen to 1.5 per cent
Manipur reports 28 new Covid-19 cases
In the last late 24 hours, 28 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Manipur, taking the total number of cases to 1700 including 620 active cases and 1080 recovered cases: Manipur Govt
West Bengal records highest single-day tally of Covid-19 cases
Bengal Covid-19 death toll reaches 1,000 with 20 more fatalities; state records highest single-day rise of 1,589 cases: Health dept
India's first fully indigenously developed vaccine against pneumonia gets DCGI approval: Union Health Ministry
11 more test positive for Covid-19 in Sikkim, taking state's tally to 209; number of active cases stands at 12: Health official
With 1,647 new Covid-19 cases, Delhi's tally rises to 1,16,993
1647 new Covid-19positive cases and 41 deaths have been reported in Delhi today. Total number of cases rise to 116993 including 17807 active cases, 95699 Recovered/Discharged/Migrated cases and 3487 deaths: Delhi Govt
Bengaluru records nearly 2,000 new Covid-19 cases
3176 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Karnataka today of which 1975 cases are from Bengaluru, taking the total number of cases to 47253. Death toll rises to 928 after 87 deaths were reported today: State Health Department
Gujarat reports 925 new Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths
Gujarat reported 925 Covid-19 cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours. With this, state tally has risen to 44,648 including 31,346 discharges and 2,081 deaths: State Health Department
Coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh nears 20,000
638 new Covid-19 cases and nine deaths have been reported in Madhya Pradesh today, taking active cases to 5,053 and death toll to 682. 18,783 samples have been tested for the disease today: State Health Department
Uttarakhand reports 104 new Covid-19 cases
104 new Coronavirus cases reported in Uttarakhand today, taking total cases in the state to 3785 including 2948 recovered and 754 active cases: State Health Department
Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra near 3 lakh with 7,975 new cases
233 deaths & 7975 new Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra state today, taking the total no. of positive cases in the state to 2,75,640. 3606 patients discharged today; 1,52,613 Covid-19 patients discharged after full recovery until today; Recovery rate in the state is 55.37%: State Health Dept
Punjab's Covid-19 case tally rises to 8799 with 288 new positive cases reported today.
With 4,496 new Covid-19 cases, Tamil Nadu's tally crosses 1,50,000
4,496 new Covid-19 positive cases and 68 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases rise to 1,51,820 including 47,340 active cases, 1,02,310 discharged cases and 2,167 deaths: State Health Department
Jammu and Kashmir HC asks Amarthnath Shrine Board to take urgent decision on holding annual pilgrimage in view of Covid-19 pandemic
Uttarakhand govt denies reports of complete lockdown in state
Uttarakhand govt denies reports of complete lockdown in state from July 16 to July 31, says no such decision has been taken yet
Meghalaya borders to be sealed from July 24
Government has decided to close all entry points of the State (Byrnihat, Ratacherra, Bajengdoba, Tikrikilla, Mirjumla & Hallidayganj) fromJuly 24-31 2020: Conrad Sangma, Meghalaya Chief Minister.
IIT Delhi launches "Corosure" claimed to be world's most affordable Covid-19 diagnostic kit
Kerala reports 623 new Covid-19 cases
623 new Covid-19positive cases have been reported in Kerala today of which 157 cases are from Thiruvananthapuram. Total number of cases rise to 9553 including 4880 active cases: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Tripura registers 90 fresh Covid-19 cases, virus count rises to 2,184; number of active cases now 630: Officials
Nagaland reports 6 new Covid-19 cases
Nagaland reports 6 new Covid-19cases, taking the tally to 902, active case count stands at 554: Health and Family Welfare minister S Pangnyu Phom
29 more Covid-19 deaths take toll to 1,012 in UP, 1,659 fresh cases raise infection tally to 41,383; active case count now 14,628: Official
Sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 patients recovering, says Govt
The last 24 hours have seen a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 patients recovering. 20,572 people were cured which has taken the total number of recovered cases among Covid-19 patients to 5,92,031. The recovery rate has climbed up to 63.24% today: Government of India
Andhra Pradesh reports 2,432 new Covid-19 cases
A new day's record of 2,432 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh as Covid-19 tally crosses 35,000-mark. Also, 44 deaths confirmed, pushing the toll to 452. Government bulletin
Covid-19: Karnataka makes it mandatory for private hospitals to display bed allocation boards
ICMR tested more than 3.2 lakh samples for Covid-19
More than 3.2 lakh samples tested for Covid-19,the highest so far on a day, taking the cumulative number of tests conducted in the country till July 14 to1,24,12,664: ICMR
Puducherry reports 67 new Covid-19 cases
Puducherry reports 67 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1596 including 686 active cases and 21 deaths: Puducherry Health Department
'Ishqbaaz' star Shrenu Parikh tests positive for Covid-19
TV actor Shrenu Parikh, best known for featuring on the hit showIshqbaaz, on Wednesday said she has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently in a hospital in Gujarat.
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) gives approval to Serum Institute of India, Pune, to manufacture domestically developed first fully indigenously developed Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine.
Bihar reported 1,320 more Covid-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 20,173. So far, 13,019 persons have recovered, says the State Health Department.
BMTC staff who worked during lockdown to get incentive
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) said in a circular the incentive will be given to 3,397 employees who worked between March 26 and April 20 by risking their lives to provide bus services to thousands of people working in the essential services sector.
Hospitals in Karnataka are henceforth directed to display at the counter: the total number of beds at the hospital and the total number of beds allocated for Covid-19.
'Janta Curfew' to be observed in Goa from 8 pm to 6 am till August 10 in the view of rising Covid-19 cases. Only medical services will be allowed, says CM Pramod Sawant.
Masks prevent major coronavirus outbreak at US hair salon: Study
Two US hairstylists who wore masks while infected with the coronavirus did not pass on Covid-19 to nearly 140 clients they saw over the course of several days, a study said Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which released the report, said the findings added weight to universal face-covering policies as a means of slowing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Hetero Healthcare starts supply of generic remdesivir
Hetero Healthcare Ltd is supplying 60,000 vials of Covifor, generic version of remdesivir injection in the country from July 13 to 20, the company website said. Covifor is the first generic brand of remdesivir, which is meant for treatment of Covid-19 patients that are adults and children, hospitalised with severe symptoms of the disease. The drug is available in 100 mg vial (Injectable). It needs to be administered intravenously in a hospital, critical care setting, under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner. (PTI)
Rajasthan records three more Covid-19 deaths
Three more deaths due to coronavirus infection were recorded in Rajasthan on Wednesday, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the state to 527, an official said. With 235 new cases reported, the total number of people infected with this deadly virus in the state has increased to 25,806. (PTI)
Odisha's Covid-19 death toll mounts to 77; infection tally rises to 14,898
Odisha's death toll due to coronavirus mounted to 77 with three more patients succumbing to the disease on Wednesday, while the infection tally rose to 14,898 with 618 fresh cases, a health department official said. Two men from Ganjam district, aged 65 and 86 years, and a 72-year-old man from Bhubaneswar city, died of the disease, he said. (PTI)
Millions are back in coronavirus confinement, but hope on US vaccine
With countries and cities across the globe reimposing restrictions in the face of new outbreaks of the disease, infections in India have continued to soar.The country of 1.3 billion people had been easing its lockdown to lessen the economic impact -- particularly on vast numbers of poor Indians who lost their jobs.
Covid-19: 10-day lockdown begins in Dharwad district
Police officials of various ranks have been deployed on major roads to restrict the movement of vehicles and public moving around unnecessarily. Barricades have been erected on main roads and only government vehicles on Covid duty have been allowed to ply.
Kejriwal says the Covid-19 situation is under control, but we do not have to be complacent. "We will continue our preparations," he adds.
If the Delhi Government had decided to battle Covid-19 alone, we would have failed. That is why we went to everyone including the central government, NGOs and religious organisations. I thank all parties including the BJP and the Congress, says CMArvind Kejriwal.
There are 18,600 active cases of Covid-19 in Delhi, says Kejriwal.
As per estimates, 2.25 lakh cases were predicted by July 15 in Delhi but after united efforts, the cases today are half of the prediction. Today we have 1.15 lakh cases, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Around 20 staff members at Governor's house in Bihar tested positive for Covid-19.
In the latest development in the race for Covid-19 vaccine, the US biotech firm Moderna said Tuesday it would enter the final stage of its human trials for its Covid-19 vaccine on July 27, after promising early results were published in a journal. The Phase 3 trial will recruit 30,000 participants in the US, with half to receive the vaccine at 100 microgram dose levels, and the other half will receive a placebo.
PM Modi says skill is timeless. "It keeps getting better with time and it makes you different from others."
"I extend my best wishes to youngsters on World Youth Skill Day today. During this time of coronavirus pandemic, along with work culture, the nature of the job has also changed and the ever-changing new technology has also been affected, but youth is gaining new skills in the changing times," says PM Modi.
Skill, reskill & upskill, PM Modi's mantra to stay relevant amid Covid-19
People ask me that in these times when businesses and markets are changing so fast how to stay relevant. This question is even more important during this Covid-19 pandemic. Mantra to be relevant is to skill, reskill & upskill, says Prime Minister Modi at an address on World Youth Skills Day. The day marks the 5th anniversary of the launch of Skill India Mission.
Daily growth rate of coronavirus cases declined to 3.24%: Government
Despite being the second-most populous country in the world, the daily growth rate of novel coronavirus cases in India has been coming down continuously from around 31 percent in March to 3.24 percent on July 12, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing, Rajesh Bhushan, officer on special duty in the ministry, said: "There has been a progressive decline in the daily growth rate of new cases."
Asian shares jumped on Wednesday as optimism about a coronavirus vaccine bolstered risk appetite while the euro rose to a four-month top on the prospect of stimulus ahead of a crucial EU summit.
Odisha reports 618 Covid-19 cases and 609 recoveries on July 14. The total number of cases in the state stood at 14,898, including 9,864 recovered and 4,933 active cases.
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First human trials of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine shows early promise
Moderna’s vaccine, developed by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was the first coronavirus vaccine to be tested in humans, and the company announced on Tuesday that large Phase 3 tests of it would begin on July 27, involving 30,000 people. Half of the participants will be a control group who will receive placebos.
Rajasthan Police has launched a campaign, ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ in Jodhpur, against the spread of Covid-19. Jodhpur Commissioner Police says, "Under this campaign, policemen will visit residences of the citizens infected with the virus and check if quarantine norms are followed or not."
In Maharashtra, shops are closed, and police personnel are checking vehicles in Pune. Municipal Corporation has ordered lockdown in Pune in two phases till July 18, to control the spread of Covid-19.The second phase of lockdown will commence from July 18 till July 23. Medical stores, dairies, hospitals and essential services will be allowed to remain open as per Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner of Pune Municipal Commission.
The recovery rate among Covid-19 patients has increased to 63.20%. The recoveries/deaths ratio is 96.05:3.95 now, says the Ministry of Health.
India records a spike of 29,429 Covid-19 cases and582 deaths in the last 24 hours in India, according to the Ministry of Health. The total number of positive cases in the country stands at 9,36,181 including 3,19,840 active cases, 5,92,032 cured/discharged/migrated and 24,309 deaths.
At least 1,24,12,664 samples have been tested for Covid-19 till July 14, of these 3,20,161 samples were tested yesterday, says Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Maharashtra is the worth-affected state in India with 2,67,665 Covid-19 positive cases and 10,695 deaths. Tamil Nadu, the second worst-hit state, has 1,47,324 positive coronavirus cases and 2,032 deaths.
86% of active coronavirus cases confined to 10 states; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu account for 50% of them: Govt
With the number of Covid-19 cases crossing the nine lakh-mark on Tuesday, the health ministry said that 86 percent of the total active cases are confined to 10 affected states with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu accounting for 50 percent of them.
Despite being the second-most populous country of the world, the daily growth rate of new Covid-19 cases in India has been coming down continuously from around 38.2 percent in March to 3.24 percent on July 12, Rajesh Bhushan, the officer on special duty in the Health Ministry, told a press briefing. He said Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the two most affected states contributing to 50 percent of the total active cases (amounting to 1,54,134 cases). PTI
New studies say coronavirus outbreak will peak by mid-August and plateau
The evolving assessment comes even as scientists and epidemiologists across institutes are divided about when the potential peak will happen and what will be the shape of the curve in the aftermath.
22 states doing over 140 Covid-19 tests per day per million: Health Ministry
Explaining if India was testing adequately, Rajesh Bhushan, officer on special duty in the Health Ministry, said a guidance note by the World Health Organization underlined the need for comprehensive surveillance and testing of suspected cases.
Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on July 15
The total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 9,33,073; death toll stands at 24,136 as of July 15.
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Mathematical model points to Covid-19 outbreak extending into 2021
The new mathematical model considers various parameters such as new infections, spread, impact of quarantine, government policies, health infrastructure, recovery and deaths, but hinges upon one key parameter — how well people follow social distancing norms.
Mizoram reports 5 new Covid-19 positive cases. The total number of cases in the state stands at 238 including 79 active cases and 159 cured/discharged: State Chief Minister, Zoramthanga.
Good morning readers and welcome to our live coverage of coronavirus cases in India. Yesterday, India saw over 28,000 new Covid-19 cases, which took the country's tally to 9.3 lakh-mark. Many states including Karnataka have opted for selective lockdown in cities, districts with a high number of coronavirus cases.Stay tuned for live updates.
170 new Covid-19positive cases and 67 recovered cases reported in Goa today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2753 including 18 deaths: Government of Goa
757 patients discharged today in Assam. The total Covid-19 positive cases in the state stand at 17,807 including 12,173 discharged and 46 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
1524 Covid-19 positive cases, 1161 discharged and 10 deaths in Telangana today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 37,745 including 24,840 discharged and 375 deaths: Government of Telangana
247 Covid-19 positive cases, 3 deaths and 77 recovered cases reported in Jharkhand today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 4,225 including 36 deaths and 2428 recovered cases: Government of Jharkhand
Covid-19: Thinking of traveling in the US? These states have travel restrictions
Americans are planning millions of trips this summer within the United States, according to a forecast released by the AAA last month. But packing a face mask and hand sanitizer aren’t the only things these travelers need to consider, as a third of states have restrictions in place for visitors, from mandatory testing to quarantine requirements.
9 more Covid-19 deaths in Punjab push toll to 213, infection count reaches 8,511 with 340 fresh cases; active case count stands at 2,635
Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has announced Rs 15,000 for the last rites of Covid-19 deceased patients in AP
Dharavi slum sprawl adds 11 new COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 2,392: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Tami Nadu records 4,526 new Covid-19 cases, 67 fatalities, bringing infection tally to 1,47,324 and death count to 2,099; number of active cases stands at 47,912
635 Covid-19 positive cases, 6 deaths, 539 recovered and 488 discharged in Rajasthan today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 25,571 including 524 deaths, 19169 recovered and 18687 discharged
346 Covid-19 positive cases and 128 cases of recovery reported in Jammu and Kashmir today. The total number of positive cases in the union territory rises to 11,173 including 6223 recovered cases and 195 deaths: Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
969 new Covid-19 cases reported in Mumbai, Maharashtra today, taking active cases to 22,828. Death toll has reached 5,402, with 70 more patients losing their lives in the last 48 hours in Mumbai. Recovery rate stands at 70 per cent: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Lockdown imposed in containment zones of West Bengal extended till 19th July
Four more Covid-19 deaths in Haryana, toll rises to 312, record one-day jump of 699 cases pushes infection tally to 22,628; active case count now 5,226
1,390 Covid-19 positive cases, 718 dischargesand 24 deaths reported in West Bengal today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 32,838 including 19,931 cases of discharge and 980 deaths.
Covid-19 death toll in West Bengal rises to 980 with 24 more fatalities; 1,390 fresh cases take tally to 32,838, reports the health department.
Gujarat reported 915 cases of Covid-19 & 14 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking state's tally to 43,723 including 30,555 discharges & 2,071 deaths
6741 new Covid-19positive cases, 4500 cases of discharge and 213 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2,67,665 including 1,49,007 recovered cases, 10,695 deaths and 1,07,665 active cases
Number of Covid-19 active cases has risen to 144 in Chandigarh. Ten patients have succumbed to the infection so far in the Union Territory: Chandigarh Administration
Delhi Covid-19 Update July 14
Fresh Cases 1606
Total 115346
In July: 29294 (25.39% of total)
Deaths 35
Total 3446
Discharged 1924
Total 93236
Under treatment 18664 (10695 in home isolation)
Samples tested 713908 (21603 fresh samples - 5650 RTPCR etc/15413 Rapid tests)
Punjab recorded 340 new Covid-19 cases and nine deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 8,511 and death toll to 5,663 recoveries and 213 deaths.
78 new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Uttarakhand today, 11 cured. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 3,686 including 2,867 recovered and 50 deaths, saysUttarakhand State Covid-19 Control Room
Odisha govt to start plasma therapy to treat critically ill patients in 3 dedicated Covid-19 hospitals in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack from tomorrow: Officials
Srisailam temple will be closed for darshan for a week, beginning tomorrow, as 31 persons including the staff, their family members test Covid-19 positive
Karnataka reports 2,496 new cases, Bengaluru records 1,267 cases
Kerala Covid-19 Updates - July 14
Total infected so far: 8930
Now under treatment : 4454
Recovered so far :4438
34 have died so far
608 fresh cases today
181 recovered today
1,80,594 in home and institutional quarantine
4,376 in hospital observation
3.76 lakh samples tested so far
7,745 results pending
IIT Delhi's low-cost Covid-19 test kit to launch on July 15
A low-cost Covid-19 test kit developed by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi that uses an alternative testing method will be launched on Wednesday, according to the IIT director here.
Number of Covid-19 cases reaches 1,302 in Himachal Pradesh out of which 345 cases are active, says the state's health department
608 new Covid-19 positive cases and one death reported in Kerala today. Total number of positive cases rises to 8930, active cases stand at 4454, says Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
ITBP releases the Helpline number Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Call Centre at Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre & Hospital, Chhatarpur (New Delhi). Those who can't maintain social distancing at home or any help related to admission at Covid Care Centre, please contact:-
011- 26655547
011- 26666949
011- 26655549
011- 26655548
011-26655959
011-26655969
Adm Control Room: 011- 26655530
E-mail id: spcccdelhi@itbp.gov.in
UP reports 28 more Covid-19 deaths, 1,594 new cases, bringing toll to 983 and virus count to 39,724; number of active cases stands at 13,760, says the state's health department
Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rises to 387 with 27 more people, including 10 ITBP personnel, testing positive, another fatality pushes death toll to 3: Health official
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav quarantines self
BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekar quarantines self
The Covid-19 toll mounts to 408 in Andhra Pradesh with record 43 deaths in a day. Another 1,916 positives take coronavirus aggregate to 33,019. Government bulletin
Covid-19 is a droplet infection. There have been hypotheses & suggestions by several scientists that there may be some airborne transmission with microdroplets. What remains key is physical distancing and use of masks, says ICMR DG Balram Bhargava.
Mos Jitendra Singh in self quarantine
WHO says if you're testing 140 people per day, per 10 lakhs, that would be indicative of comprehensive testing. There are 22 states who test 140 or more tests per day, per million. We advise the states/UTs to increase testing to meet WHO criteria, says Rajesh Bhushan, Ministry of Health
There are 2 Indian indigenous candidate vaccines. They have undergone successful toxicity studies in rats, mice and rabbits. Data was submitted to DCGI gollowing which both these got clearance to start early phase human trials early this month, says Balram Bhargava, DG-ICMR.
Of the states with a high recovery rate, Uttar Pradesh has a recovery rate of 64%, Odisha 67%, Assam 65%, Gujarat 70%, Tamil Nadu has a recovery rate of 65%, says health ministry OSD
There are 20 states that have a recovery rate which is more than the national average. India's national average is 63%, says Rajesh Bhushan, OSD, Ministry of Health
86% of the total cases are confined to 10 states. Two of these have 50% of these cases - Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu - and eight other states have 36% cases: Rajesh Bhushan, OSD, Ministry of Health.
Lockdown to remain imposed in Dakshina Kannada district from 8 pm of 15th July 2020 to 5 am of 23rd July 2020 in the wake of Covid-19: Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada.
432 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Bihar
Taking the total number of cases to 18853. So far, 12364 patients have recovered in the state, says the state's Health Department
Karnataka's Yadgir district Deputy Commissioner Kurma Rao M orders lockdown for one week in the district, starting July 15
WB didn't handle migrants' issue properly says Bombay HC
West Bengal didn't handle migrants' issue properly in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government at one point of time even refused to permit labourers from other parts of country to return to their homes, says Bombay High Court
BMTC suspends bus services from July 15 to July 21 in lockdown period, essential services for permitted activities will be operated. (ANI)
Bihar to impose lockdown from July 16 to July 31: DyCM Sushil Kumar
Plasma bank inaugurated at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital
The chief minister had inaugurated the first such facility at the state-run Institute of Liver and BiliarySciences on July 2.
"Plasma therapy is really helpful in saving lives.We cannot say it is 100 percent successful... but the death ratehas reduced in Delhi and plasma has a role in it," the chief minister said at the launch.
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Over 80 labourers working on the Nagavara-Gottigere lane of Namma Metro phase two in Bengaluru have tested positive for coronavirus.
Silent screams: Japan rollercoaster virus guide wins hearts
It might be the unlikeliest instructional video ever, but footage of two Japanese amusement park executives demonstrating how to "scream inside your heart" to avoid spreading Covid-19 while on a rollercoaster has been a roaring success.
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States and UTs must prepare database of children who have left local areas during COVID-19 pandemic: HRD Ministry (PTI)
Covid-19 has hit poor children and their education very hard
We are collectively witnessing a crisis that has turned the world upside down. The Covid-19 pandemic has infected nearly 12 million people worldwide and taken the lives of around 5,50,000. As I finish writing this article, that number may be inaccurate.
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Scientists find a common element in human antibodies that neutralises coronavirus
While multiple vaccine candidates have entered clinical trials, the researchers, including those from the Scripps Research Institute in the US, said the features of human antibodies which contribute to the most effective immune response against the novel coronavirus -- SARS-CoV-2 -- remain unclear.
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Rahul Gandhi predicts India's coronavirus tally will cross 10 lakh-mark this week
Gandhi also tagged a news report quoting the WHO chief who had said that if concrete steps were not taken, the coronavirus situation in the world would turn from bad to worse.
543 new Covid-19 positive cases and 505 recoveries have been reported in Odisha. The total number of cases now at 14,280 including 4,929 active cases, 74 deaths and 9,255 recoveries: State Health Department.
Paradise regained then lost: Mediterranean mammals mourn lockdown end
When Europeans retreated into their homes to observe strict stay-at-home rules to contain the coronavirus, dolphins and whales on the Mediterranean coast basked and thrived in a hitherto unknown calm.
But the return of tourists, noisy boats and heavy sea transport with the end of lockdowns in France and other Mediterranean littoral countries has signalled the return of danger and harm caused by human activity for underwater creatures.
Puducherry reports 63 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1,531 including 684 active cases and 18 deaths: Puducherry Health Department
Puducherry reports 63 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 1,531 including 684 active cases and 18 deaths: Puducherry Health Department
33 new Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed today, taking the total number of cases to 878 including 538 active cases and 340 recoveries: S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Health Minister.
98 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today. Total number of positive cases stands at 25,034 including 5,759 active cases and 521 deaths: State Health Department.
98 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today. Total number of positive cases stands at 25,034 including 5,759 active cases and 521 deaths: State Health Department.
What are the penalties for violating Bengaluru lockdown rules?
Any persons found violating lockdown will be booked under Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which states that an individual may be imprisoned up to one year or fines for failure to comply with directions given by the state government.
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The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has increased to 63.02%. The recoveries/deaths ratio is 96.01%:3.99% now: Government of India
India's Covid-19 case tally crosses 9 lakh mark with 28,498 new cases and 553 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
Total positive cases stand at 9,06,752 including 3,11,565 active cases, 5,71,460 cured/discharged/migrated and 23,727 deaths: Ministry of Health
1,20,92,503 samples tested for Covid-19 till 13th July, of these 2,86,247 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
US grapples with coronavirus pandemic as WHO warns 'no return to normal'
“It's going to get worse and worse and worse.” Meanwhile, two WHO experts were in China for a mission to trace the origin of the pandemic. The virus was first detected in central China's city of Wuhan late last year. Beijing had been reluctant to allow a probe but relented after scores of countries called on the WHO to conduct a thorough investigation.
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United States' coronavirus testing programme biggest in world: President Donald Trump
The United States has the biggest Covid-19 testing programme in the world, better than big countries like Russia, China, India and Brazil, President Donald Trump said on Monday, asserting that America has "just about the lowest mortality rate" due to the disease in the world.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hong Kong Disney park closes again after new restrictions
For the second time this year, Hong Kong Disneyland Park is closing temporarily following the city's decision to ban public gatherings of more than four people because of the coronavirus pandemic, Disney officials said Monday.
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Coronavirus lockdown: WHO urges against politicising school reopenings
The World Health Organisation says decisions to reopen schools should be part of a broad strategy for the fight against Covid-19, adding: “we can't turn schools into yet another political football in this game.”
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Fast walkers may have lower risk for severe Covid-19; Coronavirus inflammatory syndrome now seen in adults
How quickly people generally walk may be linked to their risk of developing severe Covid-19, a new study suggested. Researchers analyzed data on more than 400,000 participants in the UK Biobank, a British registry that closely tracks people's health over many years. Overall, 973 participants developed a coronavirus infection severe enough to require hospitalization.
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Anthony Fauci blames coronavirus surge on US not shutting down completely
He stressed basic protections including physical distancing, wearing masks, avoiding crowds and washing hands. "Those things, as simple as they are, can turn it around. I think we can do that and that's what we've got to do," he said.
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Global coronavirus infections top 13 million: AFP tally
More than 13 million coronavirus infections have now been recorded across the world, with more than half in the United States and Latin America, according to an AFP tally of official sources at 2000 GMT on Monday.
At least 13,000,166 cases and 569,990 deaths have been recorded and the United States is the worst-hit country with 3,341,838 cases and 135,425 deaths, the tally showed.
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DH Podcast | The Lead: Squash player Joshna Chinappa on status of sports amid coronavirus pandemic
In this episode, DH Journalist Roshan Thyagarajan talks to Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa about the sport and its status during the pandemic.
Listen to the entire podcast here
Bengaluru lockdown from July 14: What is allowed and what is not
Bengaluru will be under lockdown from July 14 till July 22 to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the government has allowed some relaxations during the period.
Here is what will remain open:
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Real-time data key to fighting Covid-19: Kant
Amid rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday said real-time data would be key in fighting coronavirus, as it helps in contact tracing which is essential for preventing further spread of the disease.
Andhra Pradesh govt issues new guidelines for quarantine of people coming from other states
Andhra Pradesh govt issues fresh guidelines for quarantine of people coming into the state from other parts of the country, abroad as measures to fight Covid-19; categorises Telangana, Karnataka as 'high-risk' states
J&K reports 314 new Covid-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir records 314 fresh Covid-19cases, taking UT's tally to 10,827, eight more fatalities push toll to 187; active case count stands at 4,545: Officials
Odisha govt allows home isolation for Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms: Chief Secretary A K Tripathy
Lockdown in Karnataka's Raichur to remain imposed from July 15 to July 22
Lockdown to remain imposed in Raichur city and Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district fromJuly 15 to July 22 in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic: R Venkatesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Raichur
Rajasthan reports 544 new Covid-19 cases
544 Covid-19cases and 8 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 8:30 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 24,936, including 5,788 active cases & 518 deaths: State Health Department
Rail Bhawan headquarters of India Railways to stay shut on July 14, 15
Rail Bhawan, headquarters of Indian Railways in central Delhi, will remain shut on July 14, 15 as some more Covid-19 cases have been detected on its premises, according to an order issued today
No Ganesh pandals, mass Eid prayers this year in Madhya Pradesh
No public Ganesh pandals, mass Eid prayers this year due to Covid-19 outbreak, says MP govt, also lays down attendance restrictions for functions like marriages and funerals
12 more BSF personnel test Covid-19 positive
12 more people, including 10 BSF personnel, test positive for Covid-19 in Meghalaya, raising state's virus count to 319; active case count now 271: Health Minister A L Hek
UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar records 90 new Covid-19 cases
UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar district records 90 new Covid-19 patients, tally now 3,495, highest for any district in state so far, number of active cases stands at 872: Official data
Haryana reports 7 new Covid-19 cases
Haryana reports 7 more Covid-19 deaths, pushing the toll to 308, while 689 fresh cases raise infection tally to 21,929; active case count stands at 4,984: Health department
Delhi reports 1,246 new Covid-19 case
1246 Covid-19positive cases, 1344 recovered/discharged/migrated and 40 deaths in Delhi today. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 1,13,740 including 91,312 recovered/discharged/migrated and 3,411 deaths: Government of Delhi
CRPF Sub-inspector posted in Kulgam dies due to Covid-19
A CRPF Sub-Inspector posted in Kulgam died due to Covid-19. Cremation will take place in Srinagar. This is the 12th death in CRPF due to Covid-19: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Covid-19 death toll in West Bengal reaches 956 with 24 more fatalities; 1,435 new cases push tally to 31,448: Health dept
Gujarat's Covid-19 tally nears 43,000-mark with 902 new cases
902 Covid-19 cases & 10 deaths reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state is now at 42,808, including 29,806 cured/discharged and 2,057 deaths: State Health Department
71 new Covid-19 positive cases detected in Uttarakhand today
The total number of Covid-19 positive cases in the state stands at 3,608 after 71 positive cases were reported and 70 patients were cured today. Total death toll stands at 49: Uttarakhand State Control Room Covid-19
Maharashtra reports 6,497 new Covid-19 cases, 193 more deaths
6,497 Covid-19 cases, 4,182 discharged & 193 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 2,60,924, including 1,44,507 discharged, 1,05,637 active cases & 10,482 deaths: State Health Department
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks officials to ramp up Covid-19 testing capacity to 50,000 per day
GoAir repatriates over 18,000 Indian citizens in 1 month
Budget carrier GoAir on Monday said it operated over 100 international charter flights and repatriated 18,195 stranded Indians in one month amidst thecoronaviruspandemic.
PTI
Delhi govt allows restro-bars, hotels and clubs in city to sell their beer stock expiring by July 31 to liquor shops: Official
18,850 people recovered from Covid-19 in last 24 hrs: Govt
18,850 people recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the total cumulative number of recovered cases among Covid-19 patients to 5,53,470. The recovery rate has further improved to 63.02% today. 19 states have a recovery rate higher than the national average: Government of India
Maharashtra CM's focus on containing Covid-19: Balasaheb Thorat
Coordination between Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents good, the focus of administration under CM Uddhav Thackeray entirely on containment of Covid-19outbreak: Maharashtra Revenue Minister and state Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat
People spreading lies about Kerala's Covid-19 related activities: CM
Some people are spreading lies regarding Kerala's Covid-19related activities. Another allegation is that Kerala is not doing enough tests. Test Positivity Rate is 2.27% in Kerala which is better than that of the country: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala reports 449 new Covid-19 cases
449 new Covid-19cases and two deaths reported in Kerala today. The fatality rate in Kerala is 0.39% which is better than that in other states: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Volunteers carry Covid-19 patient's body to burial ground
4,328 new Covid-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu
4,328 Covid-19cases, 3,035 discharged & 66 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 1,42,798, including 92,567 discharged, 48,196 active cases & 2,032 deaths: State Health Department
Lockdown won’t be extended in Bengaluru: CM
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday made it clear that the government had no plans to extend the lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts beyond July 22.
Sikkim reports 2 more Covid-19 cases
Two more testpositive for Covid-19 in Sikkim, raising infection tally to 153 in the state, the number of active cases stands at 71: Health department
TN govt extends suspension of bus services till July 31
Tamil Nadu extends suspension of bus services till July 31 in view of a spike in Covid-19 cases. Earlier, bus services were suspended till July 15.
'Dakshina Kannada to be under complete lockdown from July 16'
We have decided to impose complete lockdown in Dakshina Kannada district from July 16for one week. Lockdown norms will be issued soon by Deputy Commissioner: Kota Srinivas Poojary, District in-charge Minister
Andhra reports highest single-day spike of 37 Covid-19 deaths
Andhra Pradesh reports record single-day high of 37 Covid-19 deaths, taking the toll to 365. Coronavirus tally touches 31,103 with the addition of 1,935 more cases, also a new high: Govt
Deputy magistrate in WB dies of Covid-19
A deputy magistrate in West Bengal dies of Covid-19; first senior government official to succumb to the disease in the state: Health department
Karnataka govt orders 'strict isolation' for people awaiting Covid-19 test results
Karnataka Health Department issues circular advising 'strict isolation/quarantine at home' for people who have undergone Covid-19testing until their results are declared.
Covid-19 cases in UP cross 38,000
Record 1,654 Covid-19cases in past 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh push count to over 38,000, death toll reaches 955 with 21 more fatalities; the number of active cases 12,972: Official
Karnataka Dy CM urges CM to cancel licence of pvt hospitals which didn't hand over 50% beds to govt
Karnataka Deputy CM Dr CN Ashwath Narayan urged CM BS Yediyurappa to cancel the licence of private hospitals and private medical colleges which did not hand over their 50% beds, which needed to be given, to the govt: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister's Office
Punjab govt puts complete bar on all public gatherings
Punjab government has put a complete bar on all public gatherings while restricting social gatherings to five and marriages/other social functions to 30 instead of the current 50: Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO)
39-yr-old Covid-19 patient becomes first patient to recover from Sardar Patel Covid-19 care in Delhi
Delhi: 39-year-old man discharged from newly set up Sardar Patel Covid-19 care centre becomes the first patient to be completely recovered of the disease at the facility.
Thailand plans $3.2 bn soft loans to boost tourism
Thailand plans 100 billion baht ($3.2 billion) of new soft loans to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourist and services sector hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the finance minister said on Monday.
Actor Amit Sadh tests negative for coronavirus
SC refuses to entertain a plea seeking restriction on Shri Amarnath Yatra 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic
India at good position in Covid-19 battle, asks Rahul Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds meeting to review Covid-19 situation in his Lok Sabha constituency Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
India's GDP to contract 7.5% if Covid-19 vaccine is delayed, 4% in base case: Report
A longer wait for a vaccine against Covid-19 virus may lead to a contraction of up to 7.5 per cent in the Indian GDP in FY21, a foreign brokerage said on Monday.
Include yoga and meditation to reduce the stress: Govt
Taking care of your mental health is the most important, especially during the lockdown period.
Let us be kind to ourselves and try to include yoga and meditation to reduce the stress.
For concerns related to mental health, call NIMHANS 08046110007.
1st cured patient discharged from Sardar Patel Centre: ITBP
The first cured patient discharged today from Sardar Patel Covid-19 Care Centre, Radha Soami Beas, Chhatarpur. Total 147 positive patients admitted to the centre till date. ITBP is looking after the facility: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) (ANI)
Karnataka CM holds meet with District Officers, Police Superintendents
"A video conversation was held today with the District Officers, Chief Operating Officers and Police Superintendents of various districts including Bengaluru City, Kalaburgi and Mysore. Senior ministers and officials were present," said Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa.
Second 'Plasma Bank' at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital: Sisodia
Preparations are underway to set up a second 'Plasma Bank' at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital. It will begin operations soon, says Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
Himachal Pradesh reports no new Covid-19 positive case today till now. Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 1,213 including 266 active cases, 923 recoveries and 9 deaths: State Health Department
Congress slams PM over PM CARES Fund
"Only the BJP could think it's okay to receive thousands of crores in donations & then shut off all scope for inquiry into the fund," says Congress in a tweet.
Covid-19: PM Modi and Sundar Pichai interact over leveraging the power of technology
"During our interaction, @sundarpichai and I spoke about the new work culture that is emerging in the times of COVID-19. We discussed the challenges the global pandemic has brought to areas such as sports. We also talked about the importance of data security and cyber safety," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet.
"I was delighted to know more about the efforts of @Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, @_DigitalIndia, furthering digital payments and more," he said.
COVID-19: CBSE not to announce merit list for class 12 examination
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exam results announced. Overall Pass Percentage is 88.78%.
CBSE not to announce merit list for class 12 examination
A company based in Dilshad Garden Delhi named Xi.in is sending out emails on COVID-19 with heading - MyGov Notification is fraudulent and FAKE! These emails and the company is not associated with MyGov.
Strict lockdown restrictions reimposed in most parts of Kashmir after sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in valley over last one week: Official
One in three South Korean Covid-19 patients improve with remdesivir
One in three South Korean patients seriously ill with Covid-19 showed an improvement in their condition after being given Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral remdesivir, health authorities said.
Total number of Covid-19 cases in Jharkhand rise to 3,774 including 1,433 active cases, 2308 recovered/discharged and 33 deaths: State Health Department
95 new Covid-19 cases, 133 recovered/discharged and 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 10.30am. Total number of cases in the state is now at 24,487, including 5,753 active cases and 514 deaths: State Health Department
Covid-19 crisis takes global corporate debt to nearly $1 trillion
The unprecedented increase will see total global corporate debt jump by 12% to around $9.3 trillion, adding to years of accumulation that has left the world's most indebted firms owing as much as many medium-sized countries.
Record spike of 28,701 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, India's tally crosses 8.78 lakh
India saw yet another record single-day jump of 28,701 Covid-19 cases, pushing its tally to 8,78,254 on Monday, while the death toll climbed to 23,174 with 500 people succumbing to the infection, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
In Pics: Pune: Large number of people at a vegetable market as 10-day lockdown will be imposed in Pune from midnight today. (ANI)
Harsh Vardhan visits Radha Soami Satsang Beas
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan visits the 10,200-bedded Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre (SPCCC) developed at Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), in Chhattarpur, New Delhi, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (PIB/PTI Photo)
For the first time across the Indian Railways loads Special Parcel Train beyond the country borders from Andhra Pradesh to Bangladesh. Representative image/Credit: PTI Photo
Record single-day spike of 28,701 Covid-19 cases takes India's tally to 8,78,254; death toll rises to 23,174 with 500 more fatalities:Govt
1,18,06,256 samples tested for Covid-19 till 12th July, of these 2,19,103 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Man dies due to coronavirus infection after attending a ‘Covid party,’ says Texas hospital
A 30-year-old man who believed the coronavirus was a hoax and attended a “Covid party” died after being infected with the virus, according to a Texas hospital.
Karnataka Minister CT Ravi tests positive for Covid-19. His wife and staff members test negative.
Karnataka Minister CT Ravi tests positive for Covid-19. He is the first minister in the state to test positive. His wife tested negative.
Bachchans testing positive for Covid-19 an alarm bell for India?
When India’s biggest film star, Amitabh Bachchan, announced Saturday night that he had contracted the coronavirus, a loud alarm bell rang across India.
COVID-19 recovered cases exceed active cases by 2,42,362. Recovery rate rises to 62.93%
Argentina passes 100,000 Covid-19 cases
Argentina has registered more than 100,000COVID-19cases, its Ministry of Health said Sunday, despite the Buenos Aires area -- the country's coronavirus hot spot -- being under extended shutdown.
The country now has recorded 1,845 deaths from the pandemic with 100,153 positive cases and almost 43,000 people recovered.
(AFP)
Vande Bharat Mission flight from Sharjah, UAE carrying 152 passengers including an infant arrived at Indore Airport
A Vande Bharat Mission flight from Sharjah, UAE carrying 152 passengers including an infant arrived at Indore Airport (MP). All passengers were found to be asymptomatic&will remain under institutional quarantine as per norms of govt: Amit Malakar, Indore nodal officer
Fans worship for speedy recovery of Amitabh Bachchan
A member of All Bengal Amitabh Bachchan Fans' Association offers tilak on his statue while worshiping for his speedy recovery after he tested positive with coronavirus, at Amitabh Bachchan temple in Kolkata, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (PTI Photo)
Kerala gold smuggling case accused test negative for Covid-19
Kerala gold smuggling case: Accused Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair have tested negative for Covid-19. They will be produced before Special NIA Court today (13th July); the Court will consider NIA's demand for their 10-day custody.
More cities to come under lockdown as India's Covid-19 tally surges to nearly 8.5 lakh
As the country's Covid-19 tally rose to nearly 8.5 lakh, authorities were getting ready to reimpose lockdown for varying periods in more cities, including in Bengaluru and Pune, in the coming days, while there appeared to be an improvement in the situation in the national capital.
WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 230,000
The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 230,370 in 24 hours.
Lockdown in Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation limits extended by a week
The Thiruvananthapuram district administration on Sunday extended the lockdown in the city Corporation limits till July 20 to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Kiren Rijiju to hold 2-day online meet with state sports ministers to discuss way forward amid Covid-19
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will hold discussions with sports ministers of all states and union territories from July 14 to figure a way forward as sporting activities begin to resume amid the gradual lifting of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Punjab to have stricter lockodwn to curb Covid-19: CM Amarinder Singh
The Punjab government will on Monday announce more stringent restrictions in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the state, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said.
Covid-19 tally rises to 7,873 in Kerala with 435 new cases
Kerala on Sunday reported more than 400 positive coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day, taking the tally of infections in the state to 7,873.
DST start-up launches indigenous fluorescence probes used in RT-PCR tests
The VNIR Biotechnologies Private Limited, a spin-off by JNCASR under the Department of Science and Technology, has launched indigenous fluorescence probes, one of the critical components in RT-PCR test kits used in coronavirus diagnosis, a statement said on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh's Covid-19 tally reaches 36,476; death toll rises to 934
The death toll due to Covid-19 in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday mounted to 934 after 21 more people succumbed to the disease, while 1,384 fresh infections pushed the tally to 36,476, health officials said.
Recovery rate nears 80% in Delhi; plans to use stadiums as Covid-19 facilities put on hold
Delhi's daily Covid-19 case count on Sunday remained below the 2,000-mark for the second consecutive day and with the recovery rate improving to nearly 80 per cent, authorities have for now put on hold plans to use stadiums as makeshift coronavirus care facilities.
West Bengal's Covid-19 tally crosses 30,000-mark with record 1,560 new cases
West Bengal's Covid-19 tally crossed the 30,000-mark on Sunday with record 1,560 new cases reported from different parts of the state, according to a bulletin issued by the health department.
BCG vaccination can reduce Covid-19 incidence, lower death rates, new study finds
Putting life into a much talked about theory, two independent studies including one carried out by researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru University, here have shown that countries with an active Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination programme have much reduced Covid-19 incidence and lower death rates.
Kasargod witnesses spike in Covid-19 local spread; two more deaths in Kerala take toll to 31
Kerala's Kasargod seems to be witnessing a fresh wave of concern with41 of the 56 newCovid-19-infected persons in the district getting infected through local contacts.
48 persons, including 28 policemen, test positive at Telangana Raj Bhavan; Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan test negative
48 persons, including 28policemen, have tested positive in the Covid-19 tests conducted at the Telangana Raj Bhavan.
Telangana governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan who also took the test is negative.
Sunday lockdown brings Karnataka to a standstill
Roads wore a deserted look and shops remained shut during the second Sunday curfew to help fight Covid-19, bringing Karnataka to a virtual standstill.
Tamil Nadu reports 4,244 Covid-19 cases, 69 fatalities
After a gap of a few days, the number of Covid-19 cases shot past the 4,000 mark on Sunday in Tamil Nadu with 4,244 fresh infections being reported, taking the tally to 1,38,470, the health department said. Sixty nine fatalities pushed the death count to 1,966, it said in a bulletin.
85 Covid-19 positive cases, 59 patients cured in Goa today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2,453, including 1,487 recovered cases and 14 deaths: Directorate of Health Services, Goa. (ANI)
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa to take call on extending lockdown to other districts
Guidelines for the lockdown announced in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts will be issued on Monday morning. Chief minister B S Yediyurappa will also hold a video conference with DCs from all districts on Monday, following which the government will decide whether to extend the lockdown to other districts.
Sri Lanka polls: Election rallies of president, PM cancelled temporarily after spike in Covid-19 cases
All election rallies of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have been cancelled temporarily, the SLPP announced on Sunday, following a spike in coronavirus cases in the country.
Karnataka reports 2,627 fresh cases and 71 deaths, Bengaluru accounts for 1,525 cases and 45 deaths
World seeing India's successful battle against Covid-19 under PM Narendra Modi: Amit Shah
India is in a "good position" in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic and the country will fight the disease with determination and enthusiasm, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.
PIL in SC for compensation to kin of Covid-19 victims
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking adequate ex-gratia monetary compensation to the next of kin of all Indian citizens who succumb to Covid-19, especially for the financially weaker sections of society.
India’s Covid-19 recovery rate improves to 62.93%: Health ministry
Focussed and coordinated action by the Centre along with states and UTs, effective clinical management of coronavirus and timely diagnosis led to a consistent increase in the number of recovered cases in the country, the Union health ministry said on Sunday.
Gujarat minister's son, friends arrested for violating lockdown
The son of a Gujarat minister and his two friends were arrested on Sunday for allegedly violating the lockdown and the night curfew orders in Surat, a senior police official said.
Maharashtra reported 7,827 new Covid-19 cases and 173 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 2,54,427 including 1,40,325 recoveries and 10,289 deaths: State Health Department - ANI
Akhilesh Yadav suggests four-day workweek to UP government
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday suggested the Uttar Pradesh government to implement a four-day working week to contain coronavirus instead of imposing a stricter lockdown on weekends.