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India has reported over 50,000 coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period for the first time, government data shows.This is the biggest one-day spike in cases so far. At least 52,123 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 15,83,792. Government data shows 775 have died in the last 24 hours; the total fatalities are now 34,968. The total number of people who have recovered is 10,20,582 and recovery rate is 64.43 per cent, while the positivity rate is 11.67 per cent. The total samples tested till this morning is 1,81,90,382, while 4,46,642 samples were tested on Wednesday.
The Centre on Wednesday issued Unlock 3 guidelines, allowing reopening of gyms and revoking night curfew from August. But restrictions remained in place in all other spheres that involve large gatherings - be it educational institutions, public parks or cinema halls. According to guidelines, activities in the containment zones shall be monitored strictly by state and Union Territory authorities and the guidelines relating to containment measure in these zones shall be strictly implemented.
Here are the Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:
COVID-19 news: Jammu and Kashmir issues fresh protocols for passengers
Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Thursday issued protocols for passengers arriving in the Union Territory through the air, rail or road.
"All passengers arriving by air, rail or road into the UT of Jammu and Kashmir shall be 100 per cent tested for COVID-19 antigent using the RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test or prescribed method," an official release said.
The release said all in case of air or rail passengers who have a valid contactable phone number with the Aarogya Setu app downloaded on their phones, they will be sent to home quarantine for 14 days or till their test results are reported negative, ANI reported.
COVID-19 test reports sent through SMS to ensure timely communication, Says Punjab health minister
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Thursday said that COVID-19 test reports are being sent through SMS to ensure timely communication.
"In order to ease out the communication of the results of the COVID test, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab has tied up with the Department of Governance Reforms which once the labs update results on the ICMR portal, the results are communicated to the persons via SMS through the COVA platform," said a press statement from Information & Public Relations Department, Punjab.
The Punjab Health Minister said that the messages are being sent by the Department of Governance Reforms on behalf of the Health Department. The Governance Reforms team has integrated with ICMR portal and on the update of results on the portal by the labs, messages are sent to the persons who got themselves tested.
The said process of communication through messages has already been started and till now over 1.37 lakh people have received results through SMS, ANI reported.
Coronavirus news: COVID death count in Jharkhand crosses 100-mark; 371 fresh cases found
Four more persons died due to COVID-19 in Jharkhand in the last 24 hours, taking the death count due to the disease in the state to 103, a government bulletin said.
The state also reported 371 more coronavirus infections raising the caseload to 10,399, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Asok Gehlot reviews COVID situation in state
All religious places in Rajasthan will be allowed to open for public from September 1 as a part of COVID-19 Unlock 3.0 guidelines announced on Thursday.
The Department of Home will release separate guidelines for religious places considering the COVID-19 situation, an official statement said.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed all district collectors to start preparations to open religious places with social distancing and health protocols, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Florida hits another record virus death count as storm looms
Florida registered a record 253 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, setting a grim new high for the third day in a row as the state closes down some COVID-19 test centers due to a looming tropical storm.
The state's daily count has leapt over the last week, bringing the overall deaths to 6,586, according to the Florida department of health.
As the pandemic wreaks havoc, the state is readying for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is approaching with sustained winds of 95 kilometers (59 miles) an hour and stronger gusts, AFP reported.
Coronavirus news: Record 2,112 fresh COVID-19 cases push Assam's tally to 38,407
Assam reported 2,112 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest single-day spike so far, pushing the tally to 38,407, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Two more fatalities, meanwhile, took the death count to 94 in the state, PTI reported.
COVID-19 death count mounts to 1,536 in West Bengal with 46 more fatalities
West Bengal reported 46 COVID-19 fatalities on Thursday, the highest number of single-day deaths so far, pushing the count to 1,536, the health department said.
The state's caseload shot up to 67,692 with a record 2,434 fresh cases, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: No second wave of coronavirus in Spain, says health ministry
There is no second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain despite a fresh surge in infections in the country, a top health ministry official said Thursday.
There were 1,229 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 285,430, according to health ministry data.
The average daily count is more than 1,900 cases per day over the past seven days -- a figure which has more than tripled in two weeks, prompting Spain's autonomous regions to step up measures.
But while there have been fresh outbreaks of the virus, the health ministry's emergencies coordinator, Fernando Simon, there was no sign of a second wave of the pandemic, AFP reported.
Coronavirus news: Railways arrange special train for stranded passengers in Bhubaneswar
Railways arranged a train on Thursday for hundreds of passengers who were stranded in Bhubaneswar due to the termination of Falaknuma Express, following the lockdown in West Bengal.
Railways said that timely and widespread publicity was given through media about short termination of the train along with bulk SMS generated by CRIS, ANI reported.
Coronavirus news: 3 more COVID patients die in Manipur; count rises to 4
Imphal: Manipur registered three more COVID-19 fatalities on Thursday, taking the states death count to four, the health department said.
It said that 47 more people tested positive for coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours and the states tally rose to 2,505.
The fresh fatalities came a day after the state registered its first COVID-19 death, PTI reported.
COVID-19: Bihar govt imposes additional restrictions in state from Aug 1
The Bihar government imposed additional restrictions in state headquarters, district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters, block headquarters and all municipal areas in the state from August 1 to August 16 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
The additional restrictions came a day after the Home Ministry issued "Unlock 3" guidelines removing restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night (night curfew) and allowing Yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 while schools, metro and cinema halls will continue to remain closed.
The lockdown announced by Bihar government earlier this month ends on July 31, ANI reported.
Coronavirus news: Rajasthan reports highest single-day spike of 1,156 new COVID-19 cases; death count reaches 667
Rajasthan reported its highest single-day spike of 1,156 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking the tally over 40,000 as 13 more fatalities pushed the death count in the state to 667.
The total number of confirmed cases stands at 40,936, of which 10,817 are active, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Over 10 lakh tests conducted in Delhi so far, nearly half of it in July
Delhi has conducted over 10 lakh coronavirus tests so far, nearly half of which were done in the last 30 days, data shows.
According to a health department bulletin on Thursday, 10,13,694 tests have been conducted in the national capital so far -- accounting for 53,352 tests per million population.
Last month saw the daily coronavirus figures touching the range of 2,000-3,000. With the situation deteriorating, Delhi ramped up testing, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Sikkim reports 14 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 610
Sikkim on Thursday reported 14 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the state's tally to 610, an official said.
Of the new cases, ten were detected in East Sikkim district and four in South Sikkim, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Dr Pempa T Bhutia said.
There are 395 active cases in the state at present, while 214 patients have recovered from the disease, PTI reported.
Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad ahead of festival season
Ahead of upcoming festivities, prohibitory measures under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in Ghaziabad district with the restrictions set to be in effect till August 31, the district information officer Rakesh Chauhan told PTI on Thursday.
The prohibitory measures have been taken by District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey keeping in view Eid, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami festivals along with Independence Day to check the spread of coronavirus. No person will be allowed to carry licensed weapons.
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) prohibits assembly of more than four people in an area.
West Bengal extends lockdown in containment zones till Aug 31
The West Bengal government on Thursday said the lockdown in containment zones in the state will be extended till August 31.
Earlier, the state had said the shutdown in containment zones will be in force till July 31.
There will be a complete lockdown across the state on August 5, August 8, August 16-17, August 23-24 and August 31, as announced earlier, a notification issued by Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha said.
Educational centres, coaching institutes, cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums and assembly halls will remain closed till August 31, it said.
157 new coronavirus cases in Ahmedabad; 5 die, 119 recover
Gujarat's Ahmedabad district recorded 157 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the count to 26,341 on Thursday, while the deaths inched towards the 1,600-mark with five more fatalities, the state Health Department said.
Out of these 157 new cases, 143 were from Ahmedabad city and the remaining 14 from rural parts of the district, said a release by the Health Department. Ahmedabad deaths rose to 1,593 with five more infected person succumbing in the last 24 hours, it said.
Also, 119 patients undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the district were discharged during the same period following recovery, the release added. With this, the number of recovered cases rose to 21,237.
These 119 recoveries, the second highest after Surat, include 104 from the city and 15 from different villages of Ahmedabad district.
Four more COVID-19 patients die in Uttarakhand, cases cross 7,000-mark
Uttarakhand's COVID-19 deaths rose to 76 on Thursday with four more patients died due to the infection while the pandemic tally shot up to 7,065 as 199 more people tested positive, an official bulletin stated.
A 21-year-old COVID patient died at AIIMS Rishikesh. He died of refractory septic shock, a state health department bulletin said quoting the death summary provided by the hospital.
A 36-year-old COVID infected woman passed away at Haldwani's Sushila Tiwari Hospital due to renal failure, acute respiratory failure, uremic and anoxic encephalopathy and bilateral pneumonitis, the bulletin said.
A 53-year-old man suffering from the virus died at the same hospital due to acute respiratory distress and shock.
No public immersion for Ganpatis in Mumbai's containment zones
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Thursday said Ganesh "mandals'' located in COVID-19 containment zones in the city will have to conduct idol immersions inside their own pandals. Ganesh mandals install idols in public, usually in roadside pandals.
As per the guidelines issued by the civic body for the Ganesh festival which begins from August 22, the same rule will apply for idols installed by individual devotees if their homes lie in a containment zone.
UCO Bank's zonal office sealed after COVID-19 cases among staff
Public sector lender UCO Bank's zonal office was sealed indefinitely on Thursday after several employees tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. Kamrup Metropolitan Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu declared the complex as a "containment zone" and ordered it to
be sealed with immediate effect "until further order" to prevent further spread of virus in the area.
He, however, did not mention how many employees of the bank have tested positive for novel coronavirus. The order stated that "in view of the detection of COVID-19 positive patients" at UCO bank zonal office, located at MD Road of Silpukhuri area, the stringent step has been taken.
Arvind Kejriwal meets family of NHM doctor who died of COVID-19, hands over Rs 1 crore compensation
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met the family members of "Corona Warrior" Dr Javed Ali, who succumbed to COVID-19, and provided them financial assistance of Rs one crore.
The Delhi government will do everything it can to support the family of Ali, a National Health Mission (NHM) doctor who helped people without caring for his own life, he said.
Ali, 42, had contracted the infection in June while performing his duties at a coronavirus facility here. He tested positive for COVID-19 on June 24 and had to be put on ventilator support. He died on July 20.
"Without caring for his own life, Dr Javed Ali kept helping people. The people of Delhi salute his service. Today I met his family members and handed over financial assistance of Rs one crore," the chief minister said after meeting the family.
This money cannot compensate the value of life but it will at least bring some relief to Dr Ali''s family, he said.
1,223 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, 1,058 recover; 53 die
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai rose to 1,13,187 with the single-day rise of 1,223 cases on Thursday, the civic body said.
The death in the metropolis went up to 6,297 as 53 people died due to the infection during the day, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
With 1,058 patients being discharged from hospitals on Thursday, the number of recovered persons in the city went up to 86,385, the BMC said.
Mumbai's recovery rate is now 96 per cent, it added.
The average growth rate of COVID-19 cases declined to 9.93 per cent and the average doubling rate improved to 75 days, it added.
Coronavirus News: Himachal Pradesh Lifts Night Curfew, Gyms To Reopen Soon
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to lift the night curfew in the entire state from August 1, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Talking to the media, Mr Bhardwaj said the state cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur decided to do away with the night curfew as per guidelines of the centre. The cabinet also decided to open gyms for which guidelines will be issued soon, he added.
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to lift the night curfew in the entire state from August 1, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Talking to the media, Mr Bhardwaj said the state cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur decided to do away with the night curfew as per guidelines of the centre. The cabinet also decided to open gyms for which guidelines will be issued soon, he added.
Coronavirus News: Andhra Pradesh Crosses 1.3 Lakh-Mark, Reports Over 10,000 COVID Case For Second Consecutive Day
The exponential growth of coronavirus cases continued in Andhra Pradesh for a second straight day as it recorded 10,000 plus cases today, taking the cumulative figure to 1,30,557, reported news agency PTI.
The state, only the second in the country after Maharashtra to post daily cases in excess of 10,000 so far, recorded a new single day high of 10,167 cases today. It had posted 10,093 cases on Wednesday.
In the last 24 hours, ending at 9 AM, the state also saw a new days high of 68 deaths, pushing the overall count to 1,281, according to the latest bulletin.
Over the past two days, a record number of 1,40,652 samples were tested, of which 20,260 tested positive.
The exponential growth of coronavirus cases continued in Andhra Pradesh for a second straight day as it recorded 10,000 plus cases today, taking the cumulative figure to 1,30,557, reported news agency PTI.
The state, only the second in the country after Maharashtra to post daily cases in excess of 10,000 so far, recorded a new single day high of 10,167 cases today. It had posted 10,093 cases on Wednesday.
In the last 24 hours, ending at 9 AM, the state also saw a new days high of 68 deaths, pushing the overall count to 1,281, according to the latest bulletin.
Over the past two days, a record number of 1,40,652 samples were tested, of which 20,260 tested positive.
Nagaland Extends Coronavirus Lockdown Till August 31 As Cases RiseThe Nagaland government on Thursday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown measures in the state by a month till August 31 in view of the rising cases of coronavirus in the state, a senior minister said.
Karnataka Records Biggest 24-Hour Jump With 6,128 New COVID-19 CasesKarnataka on Thursday reported the biggest single-day spike of 6,128 new cases of COVID-19 and 83 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 1,18,632 and the death count to 2,230, the health department said.
Coronavirus News: CISF Personnel In Bengal, CRPF Jawan In Srinagar Die Of Coronavirus
Two personnel of the country's paramilitary forces -- a 57-year-old from the CISF and a 56-year-old from the CRPF -- have died due to coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Assistant Sub Inspector SK Poddar, posted at the Farakka Super Thermal Power Plant in West Bengal, died during treatment on Wednesday in Malda. In the second such incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub Inspector posted in Srinagar died due to coronavirus on Wednesday.
Two personnel of the country's paramilitary forces -- a 57-year-old from the CISF and a 56-year-old from the CRPF -- have died due to coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Assistant Sub Inspector SK Poddar, posted at the Farakka Super Thermal Power Plant in West Bengal, died during treatment on Wednesday in Malda. In the second such incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub Inspector posted in Srinagar died due to coronavirus on Wednesday.
Coronavirus News: Maharashtra Allows Outdoor Gyms To Reopen From August 5
Outdoor centres for exercise and gymnastics will be allowed to reopen from August 5 while following social distancing and all hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maharashtra government said, reported news agency PTI.
However, indoor gymnasiums and other fitness centres shall remain closed in the next phase of 'Mission Begin Again', the state government said.
The Home Ministry on Wednesday issued Unlock3 guidelines removing restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night and allowing yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 while schools, metro and cinema halls will continue to remain closed.
Outdoor centres for exercise and gymnastics will be allowed to reopen from August 5 while following social distancing and all hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maharashtra government said, reported news agency PTI.
However, indoor gymnasiums and other fitness centres shall remain closed in the next phase of 'Mission Begin Again', the state government said.
The Home Ministry on Wednesday issued Unlock3 guidelines removing restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night and allowing yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 while schools, metro and cinema halls will continue to remain closed.
Coronavirus News: Kerala Allows Home Treatment Of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients
The Kerala government issued an order today allowing asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Thiruvananthapuram to undergo treatment from their homes, reported news agency ANI. The order has been issued only for Thiruvananthapuram at present. The city currently has more than 3,000 COVID patients.
The Kerala government issued an order today allowing asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Thiruvananthapuram to undergo treatment from their homes, reported news agency ANI. The order has been issued only for Thiruvananthapuram at present. The city currently has more than 3,000 COVID patients.
Coronavirus News: 11 New COVID-19 Cases In Himachal Pradesh Takes Tally To 2,415
Himachal Pradesh reported 11 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the tally to 2,415 in the state, an official said, reported news agency PTI. Among the fresh cases, three each were reported from Shimla and Una and one each in Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Bilaspur and Solan, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman said. In Shimla, three members of a family in the upscale Jakhu area tested positive for novel coronavirus, a district official said, adding that they are family members of a Delhi returned woman and her daughter who already tested positive for the virus.
Himachal Pradesh reported 11 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the tally to 2,415 in the state, an official said, reported news agency PTI. Among the fresh cases, three each were reported from Shimla and Una and one each in Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Bilaspur and Solan, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman said. In Shimla, three members of a family in the upscale Jakhu area tested positive for novel coronavirus, a district official said, adding that they are family members of a Delhi returned woman and her daughter who already tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus News: Chattisgarh Performing Better Than Other States, Says Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh is performing better than many states in terms of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said today, reported news agency ANI.
He further appealed to the people to take lockdown seriously in order to avoid any further spread of the coronavirus.
"Despite Chhattisgarh performing better than many states, there is a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the last few days in the state. This happened because people did not follow the precautionary measures during the lockdown," Mr Baghel said.
The recovery rate of COVID patients in the state is better with a minimal causality rate, the chief minister said.
"For now, we are testing more than 5,000 samples daily, but our target is to soon increase this number to 10,000," he added.
Chhattisgarh is performing better than many states in terms of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said today, reported news agency ANI.
He further appealed to the people to take lockdown seriously in order to avoid any further spread of the coronavirus.
"Despite Chhattisgarh performing better than many states, there is a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the last few days in the state. This happened because people did not follow the precautionary measures during the lockdown," Mr Baghel said.
The recovery rate of COVID patients in the state is better with a minimal causality rate, the chief minister said.
"For now, we are testing more than 5,000 samples daily, but our target is to soon increase this number to 10,000," he added.
Coronavirus News: Centre Received 131 Claims Under Rs 50 Lakh COVID Insurance Scheme
131 claims have been received so far under Rs 50 lakh COVID insurance scheme for healthcare providers, the health ministry said, adding that payment has been made in 20 cases, reported news agency PTI.
131 claims have been received so far under Rs 50 lakh COVID insurance scheme for healthcare providers, the health ministry said, adding that payment has been made in 20 cases, reported news agency PTI.
Coronavirus News: Maharashtra Police Report 138 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
As many as 138 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths were reported in the Maharashtra Police Force, informed the police in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the force has reached 9,096, including 1,912. While 7,084 police officers have recovered so far, 100 deaths have been reported in the force, reported news agency ANI. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the active COVID-19 cases in the state are 1,46,433. The death count stands at 14,463.
As many as 138 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths were reported in the Maharashtra Police Force, informed the police in the last 24 hours. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the force has reached 9,096, including 1,912. While 7,084 police officers have recovered so far, 100 deaths have been reported in the force, reported news agency ANI. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the active COVID-19 cases in the state are 1,46,433. The death count stands at 14,463.
Coronavirus News: 24 Vaccines In Clinical Evaluation Stage Globally, Says Health Ministry
There are currently 24 vaccine candidates that are in the clinical evaluation stage globally. There are 3 vaccines that are in phase 3 clinical trials - one in UK, one in US and one in China. This means if they pass, they will seek approval from concerned authorities and only after that manufacturing and distribution will begin, the health ministry said.
There are currently 24 vaccine candidates that are in the clinical evaluation stage globally. There are 3 vaccines that are in phase 3 clinical trials - one in UK, one in US and one in China. This means if they pass, they will seek approval from concerned authorities and only after that manufacturing and distribution will begin, the health ministry said.
Coronavirus News: Heard Immunity Not An Option In India, Says Health Ministry
Herd immunity is an indirect protection from a disease. This saves a population from a disease. But it developes when a vaccine is developed or when a population has already suffered and recovered from it. Heard immunity in India is not an option. It can only happen after a vaccine has been developed, the health ministry said.
Herd immunity is an indirect protection from a disease. This saves a population from a disease. But it developes when a vaccine is developed or when a population has already suffered and recovered from it. Heard immunity in India is not an option. It can only happen after a vaccine has been developed, the health ministry said.
Coronavirus News: Close To One Crore COVID Tests Done In One Month, Health Ministry Says
India has ramped up testing facilities. In one month, nearly one crore tests were conducted. There are currently 2,400 labs in the country, including 900 government labs. Over 4 lakh tests were conducted on Wednesday, the health ministry said.
India has ramped up testing facilities. In one month, nearly one crore tests were conducted. There are currently 2,400 labs in the country, including 900 government labs. Over 4 lakh tests were conducted on Wednesday, the health ministry said.
Coronavirus News: Fatality Rate In 24 States Less Than 1%, Healthy Ministry Says
Our coronavirus fatality rate today is 2.21%. Major countries, except Russia, have a much higher rate. 24 states have less than 1% fatality rate. This includes state like Odisha, Bihar and Assam, the health ministry said.
Our coronavirus fatality rate today is 2.21%. Major countries, except Russia, have a much higher rate. 24 states have less than 1% fatality rate. This includes state like Odisha, Bihar and Assam, the health ministry said.
Coronavirus News: India's Case Load 5.28 Lakh, Says Health Ministry
16 states have worked way better than national average in terms of recovery rate. The active cases stand at 5,28,242. This is the active case load of India. It is not the 15.5 Lakhs cases as 10.20 lakh people have been discharged. Death rate is also declining. It was 3.33% in June and now it is 2.21%.
16 states have worked way better than national average in terms of recovery rate. The active cases stand at 5,28,242. This is the active case load of India. It is not the 15.5 Lakhs cases as 10.20 lakh people have been discharged. Death rate is also declining. It was 3.33% in June and now it is 2.21%.
Coronavirus News: Manipur Reports Second COVID-19 Death
A 48-year-old COVID-19 patient at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital in Imphal died early morning around 2.30 am, reported news agency ANI. This is the second COVID-19 death in Manipur. The patient, a resident of Leimakhong, was admitted to the nephrology department of RIMS on June 8. He was reportedly suffering from chronic kidney disease, lung infection and other complications. He later tested positive for coronavirus on July 26. The first death due to COVID-19 was also reported from RIMS on Wednesday after a 56-year-old man succumbed to the infection, the Superintendent of RIMS confirmed.
A 48-year-old COVID-19 patient at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital in Imphal died early morning around 2.30 am, reported news agency ANI. This is the second COVID-19 death in Manipur. The patient, a resident of Leimakhong, was admitted to the nephrology department of RIMS on June 8. He was reportedly suffering from chronic kidney disease, lung infection and other complications. He later tested positive for coronavirus on July 26. The first death due to COVID-19 was also reported from RIMS on Wednesday after a 56-year-old man succumbed to the infection, the Superintendent of RIMS confirmed.
Coronavirus News: Highest Single-Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases, Fatalities In Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh witnesses record 57 COVID-19 deaths and highest single-day spike of 3,705 cases, news agency PTI reported quoting health officials.
Uttar Pradesh witnesses record 57 COVID-19 deaths and highest single-day spike of 3,705 cases, news agency PTI reported quoting health officials.
Coronavirus News: Rajasthan Reports Nine More COVID-19 Deaths, 365 Fresh Cases
The death count due to COVID-19 in Rajasthan has reached 663 on Thursday after nine more people died due to the disease, while the infection tally mounted to 40,145 with 365 fresh cases, a health department official said, reported news agency PTI. Three deaths were reported from Ajmer, two each from Bikaner and Nagaur, one each from Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur, he said.
In Jaipur alone, the death count is 184, followed by Jodhpur (81), Bharatpur (53), Ajmer (41), Bikaner (38), Kota (34), Pali (30), Nagaur (25) and Dholpur (15). At present, there are 11,097 active cases in the state, while 27,108 people have been discharged after recovering from the infection.
The death count due to COVID-19 in Rajasthan has reached 663 on Thursday after nine more people died due to the disease, while the infection tally mounted to 40,145 with 365 fresh cases, a health department official said, reported news agency PTI. Three deaths were reported from Ajmer, two each from Bikaner and Nagaur, one each from Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur, he said.
In Jaipur alone, the death count is 184, followed by Jodhpur (81), Bharatpur (53), Ajmer (41), Bikaner (38), Kota (34), Pali (30), Nagaur (25) and Dholpur (15). At present, there are 11,097 active cases in the state, while 27,108 people have been discharged after recovering from the infection.
Tamil Nadu Government Extends COVID-19 Lockdown Till August 31 With Relaxations
The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced the extension of coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till August 31, but with more relaxations, including scaling up workforce in private establishments and allowing dine-in services in hotels and restaurants, reports PTI.
All India Institute Of Ayurveda Starts Providing Free Testing, Treatment To COVID-19 Patients
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has started providing free testing and treatment to patients in its COVID-19 Health Centre (CHC), announced the Shripad Yesso Naik, Union AYUSH Minister, reports ANI.
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey inspects the Patliputra Ashok Hotel, which has been converted into a 75-bedded coronavirus Hospital.
Patna: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey inspects the Patliputra Ashok Hotel, which has been converted into a 75-bedded COVID Hospital. pic.twitter.com/0XUaMtMthk
- ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2020
Conduct Covid Tests For Children Staying At Care Institutions: High Court Directs Delhi Government
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to carry out COVID-19 tests for children in need of care and protection who are staying at different homes or child care institutions under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, reports ANI.
Priest, 16 Cops Involved In Ayodhya Ram Temple Event Test Covid Positive
A priest and 16 policemen on duty at Ayodhya, where the groundbreaking ceremony is expected to be held on August 5, have tested positive for coronavirus, sources said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the ceremony along with 50 VIPs. Read Here
Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown across the state till August 31 midnight, with certain relaxations. Complete lockdown on Sundays.
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 Caseload Rises To 1,410
Eighty more people, including 26 security personnel, tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the northeastern state's tally to 1,410 on Thursday, a senior health official said.
Seventeen Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and eight Assam Rifles personnel and an Army jawan are among the new patients, he said, reports PTI.
Faridabad: Gymnasiums to reopen in the country from August 5 following Unlock 3 guidelines issued by Centre.
Faridabad: Gymnasiums to reopen in the country from August 5 following Unlock 3 guidelines issued by Centre.
- ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2020
A gym owner says, "We welcome govt's decision as gyms are a source of income for us & our trainers. We will take precautions in order to curb the spread of #COVID19." pic.twitter.com/PIXMNRlB4U
Amid COVID-19 lockdown in Bhubaneswar, police officials deployed at various check posts were seen checking commuters today morning. The capital city will be under the lockdown till July 31.
Odisha: Amid #COVID19 lockdown in Bhubaneswar, police officials deployed at various check posts were seen checking commuters today morning.
- ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2020
The capital city will be under the lockdown till July 31. pic.twitter.com/69OB9AQ7Io
Over 50,000 Covid Cases In 24 Hours For 1st Time, 10 Lakh Recoveries
India reported over 50,000 coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period for the first time, government data shows. This is the biggest one-day spike in cases so far. At least 52,123 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 15,83,792. Government data shows 775 have died in the last 24 hours; the total fatalities are now 34,968. Read Here
Rajasthan reports 365 new COVID-19 positive cases and 9 deaths, taking the total positive cases and death toll to 40,145 and 663 respectively. The state has 11,097 active cases, 28,385 recoveries and 27,108 discharges: State Health Department.
Rajasthan reports 365 new #COVID19 positive cases and 9 deaths, taking the total positive cases and death toll to 40,145 and 663 respectively. The state has 11,097 active cases, 28,385 recoveries and 27,108 discharges: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Y2ocbk3yP1
- ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2020
Coronavirus News: Mizoram's COVID-19 Tally Reaches 398
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 398 in Mizoram as of Wednesday, the Department of Information and Public Relations of Mizoram government informed.
Maharashtra Lockdown Extended Till Aug 31, Restaurants To Be Allowed
Maharashtra's COVID-19 lockdown, which has been progressively eased over the past two months, will be extended till August 31 because of the rising coronavirus cases, which crossed the four lakh mark on Wednesday, the state government said. Read More
Coronavirus Latest News: Over 50,000 Cases In India In 24 Hours
India reported over 50,000 coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period for the first time, government data shows. This is the biggest one-day spike in cases so far. At least 52,123 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases to 15,83,792.
105-Year-Old Kerala Woman Recovers From COVID-19 In 9 Days
A 105-year-old woman in Kerala's Kollam district has recovered from coronavirus and was discharged on Wednesday. She had been admitted to the Government Medical College in the district on July 20, after she tested positive with symptoms of fever and cough.
Unlock3: Curfew Ends, No Schools Till End-August, Gyms Can Reopen
Night curfew has been scrapped altogether and gyms and yoga institutes that are not in containment zones have been allowed to reopen in Unlock3 -- the third phase of lifting of coronavirus-related restrictions across the country -- declared by the government today. But restrictions remained in place in all other spheres that involve large gatherings - be it educational institutions, public parks or cinema halls. Read Here
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 398 in Mizoram including 215 discharged cases and 183 active cases: Department of Information and Public Relations, State Government
The total number of #COVID19 positive cases is 398 in Mizoram including 215 discharged cases and 183 active cases: Department of Information and Public Relations, State Govt pic.twitter.com/ELV7Z1pIBv
- ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2020
Unlock3: What Will Reopen, What Stays Shut
The third phase of "unlock" will ease more restrictions starting Saturday, including the night curfew and curbs on gyms, the government said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic showed little signs of slowing down in the country. Read Here
Coronavirus news: 5 wedding attendees test positive for COVID-19 in Kerala
At least five people who attended a wedding at Trikaripurnear have tested positive for COVID-19 with the authorities deciding to screen all participants.
Kasaragod District Medical authorities on Wednesday confirmed the development and said efforts were to trace all the contacts.
Kasaragod reported 49 positive cases on Wednesday out of which 32 had contracted the virus through contact, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Romania imposes new restrictions after virus surge
Romania on Wednesday adopted new measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, including shortening working hours for bars and restaurants and mandatory face masks in outdoor crowded spaces, after a surge in cases.
In the past eight days, the number of infections exceeded 1,000 new daily cases in Romania, bringing the total to over 48,000. The country also reported 2,269 deaths so far.
Masks are already mandatory in enclosed public spaces while restaurants and pubs can serve their clients only outdoors with no more than four people at the same table, AFP reported.
Coronavirus news: Over 1,500 arrested in Kolkata for defying total lockdown
More than 1,500 people were arrested in Kolkata on Wednesday for defying the total lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus, police said.
At least 1,054 people were held for violating restriction orders, while others were prosecuted for not wearing masks, a police officer said.
A total of 38 people were apprehended for spitting in public, he said.
Besides, police also impounded 44 vehicles, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: 41 more COVID-19 patients die in Bengal; 2,294 fresh cases detected
The COVID-19 death count in West Bengal rose to 1,490 on Wednesday after 41 people died due to the disease, the state health department said in a bulletin.
A total of 2,294 fresh cases of coronavirus infection pushed the state's tally to 65,258, PTI reported.
Coronavirus news: Delhi reports 1,035 new COVID-19 cases; hotels delinked from hospitals as situation appears improving
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced delinking of hotels from hospitals in view of the improving COVID-19 situation in the national capital, but directed officers to ensure strict compliance with existing testing guidelines.
Meanwhile, the city reported 1,035 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the total count to 1,33,310, while the death count rose by 26 to reach 3,907, PTI reported.
